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Hello and welcome back to school! I hope you had an incredible Summer filled with fun and adventures. My name is Mrs. Schiff and I am delighted to write to you as your child’s Math, Science and Social Studies teacher. We're going to learn, explore, and grow together in our wonderful classroom.

 

A little about myself: I have been married for 21 years and have lived in Libertyville for 23 years. I have four children: Amanda, who has been married for almost a year now; Olivia, who is a Freshman at Indiana University Kelley School of Business; Ty, who is a Junior at LHS and recently made the Sophomore Basketball team; and Audrina, who is in 4th grade here at SJCS.

 

Throughout my 12 years at St. Joseph Catholic School, I have been furthering my education. I earned my Education degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2019. Last year, I assumed the role of 5th - 8th grade Middle School Resource Teacher and worked with students who hold ISP’s and 504 plans. I am currently working towards earning my Special Education credential as well.

 

As this new school year starts, I will be working closely with each student to ensure their success. During my time as the 5-8 Resource Teacher, I gained a strong understanding of the Middle School Math, Science, and Social Studies curriculum. I will continue to work closely with these teachers to ensure the 5th graders are prepared for 6th grade.

 

I am grateful for your trust and support as their teacher, and feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

Many Blessings!

 

Also...I have created a new Amazon wish list of items that will help grow our library of knowledge and also improve my new way of teaching math and ensuring that each student continues to grow and learn in many different ways. We will also be learning study skills and I need supplies from my wish list to make this happen as well. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Link is here or under Amazon tab on the side... thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share

 

 

Posts

Thursday, May 18, 2023 Homework

Tomorrow afternoon we have our Pep Rally, so please wear Black & Gold or Spirit Wear dress down!
 
Math - None (Today we focused on our iReady Math again as the window closes tomorrow for taking it. We are taking it slowly and also taking our time to think and work out problems. Please be patient as I will not assign homework today due to iReady. It stresses a lot of the kids out and I want them to be relaxed and not worry about homework these days. We are right on target, so we will still finish the text book and year strong. The students that were done with iReady were able to work on other work that is due by tomorrow or read a book.)
 
Science - None - but, the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by Friday. (Today we did our Lesson Check 1 & 2 quizzes. Grades are in PowerSchool by 2pm. We then started to discuss Science fair topics in-class.)
 
Social Studies - Read chapters 15 & 16 in Escape By Night if not finished in class and please do packet pages for these chapters as well. Also, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due by Friday.  (Today we read chapters 15 & 16 in our Escape By Night book. Some questions to ask;  How does Red say goodbye to Tommy?...He said a poem to him.  Who does Tommy hear calling him at the end of the chapter?...He heard his father calling him.  Who is standing in the road waiting for Tommy?...His father and Annie were waiting in the intersection for him. Was the Reverend upset when he saw Tommy?...No, he actually was relieved to know he was safe from the danger he put himself in.)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on Monday....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ Food Pantry Collection for Thursday, May 25th. 5th grade has been chosen to donate Chef Boyardee canned foods please. Any donation is much appreciated!
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and room parents have sent out a Sign Up genius for it. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Homework

After much thinking, I am moving the math placement test from Mrs. Hojnacki to Monday and Tuesday of next week...15 problems a day. We have been working hard on Math iReady this week and I don't want to overdo it with all these tests in one week. It's not fair to the students.
 
Math - None (Today we focused on our iReady Math. We are taking it slowly and also taking our time to think and work out problems. Please be patient as I will not assign homework today due to iReady. It stresses a lot of the kids out and I want them to be relaxed and not worry about homework these days. We are right on target, so we will still finish the text book and year strong.)
 
Science - None - but, the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by Friday. (Drum roll please....today was the BIG day!! We did our Earthworm dissection and learned so much...not to mention, FUN too! It was a great experience and I can't wait for you to talk to your child about it. I want to thank all the parent volunteers that gave their time to help us with this lab today. It wouldn't have possible with out you all. Thank you!)
 
Social Studies - Read chapters 13 & 14 in Escape By Night if not finished in class and please do packet pages for these chapters as well. Also, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due by Friday.  (Today we read chapters 13 &14 in our Escape By Night book. Some questions to ask;  How did Tommy know the coast was clear?...He knew because Samson would have barked is someone was there.  Who does Tommy say Red is?...He said Red was his mother's cousin named Redmond Porter.  How does Tommy describe Mr. Barrett?...He said he was the meanest and most determined man in town. Who discovers Tommy and Red hiding?...It was Annie who discovers them. )
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on Monday....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ Food Pantry Collection for Thursday, May 25th. 5th grade has been chosen to donate Chef Boyardee canned foods please. Any donation is much appreciated!
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and room parents have sent out a Sign Up genius for it. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Homework

Earthworm Dissection is TOMORROW and ALL students must have safety goggles in order to participate. Thank you!
 
Math - None (Today we focused on starting our iReady Math. We are taking it slowly and also taking our time to think and work out problems. Please be patient as I will not assign homework today or tomorrow due to iReady. It stresses a lot the kids out and I want them to be relaxed and not worry about homework these days. We are right on target, so we will still finish the text book and year strong.)
 
Science - None - Also, the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by Friday. (We did not have Science today due to the Tuesday Mass schedule)
 
Social Studies - Read chapters 11 & 12 in Escape By Night if not finished in class and please do packet pages for these chapters as well. Also, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due by Friday.  (Today we read chapters 11 & 12 in our Escape By Night book. Some questions to ask;  What is Red's plan to escape and how will Tommy help?...Red has to cross a lot of main streets through Augusta to get to the river, but Tommy offered to help because he knows shortcuts through yards and such.  What two things does Red read to Tommy from his commonplace book?...Red read Tommy a two line poem from his book and a story of a man named Jonathan Walker.   What items did Tommy put in the sack for Red's journey?...An old t-shirt of his father's from the mending pile and some food, which was not easy to get.)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on Monday....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ Food Pantry Collection for Thursday, May 25th. 5th grade has been chosen to donate Chef Boyardee canned foods please. Any donation is much appreciated!
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and room parents have sent out a Sign Up genius for it. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

Monday, May 15, 2023 Homework

Earthworm Dissection is this Wednesday and ALL students must have safety goggles in order to participate. Thank you!
 
Math - pgs 919 & 920, 927 & 928 , and Check My Progress WS (Today we learned a few lessons in Math. We worked hard! We learned about scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles and what each one means. We also learned about acute, obtuse and right angle triangles and what they mean. I also have them working on a Check My Progress WS to see how they understand lessons 1 through 3 so far on geometry.)
 
Science -Read pages 265 - 275 in book and answer all questions if not finished in class. Also, the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by Friday. (We started our class with going over the PowerPoint on the earthworm dissection on Wednesday. We discussed and expectations and safety rules. We then started our unit on Earth and Space today with reading 2 lessons. Here are some questions:  Why do stars appear to be moving in the sky?...The stars appear to be moving because Earth is spinning.  Name two ways the Earth moves?...Earth revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis.  How many hours does it take for Earth to make a complete rotation?...It takes 24hrs to make a complete rotation.   What is the North Pole?...The North Pole is northern end of Earth's axis.)
 
Social Studies - Read chapters 9 & 10 in Escape By Night if not finished in class and please do packet pages for these chapters as well. Also, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due by Friday.  (Today we chapters 9 & 10 in our Escape By Night book. Some questions to ask;  What deal does Tommy make with Annie?... He told Annie that Samson can sleep with her for a week.  Why do you think Annie changed her mind about telling about Red?...I think once she found our he had a two-year old he hadn't seen in awhile, she felt bad.  Why does Tommy suddenly feel relief while singing?...He saw his father singing with passion and the congregation was singing loudly with joy and then he felt this relief because he knew what he needed to do and what mercy meant.)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on today....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ Food Pantry Collection for Thursday, May 25th. 5th grade has been chosen to donate Chef Boyardee canned foods please. Any donation is much appreciated!
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and room parents have sent out a Sign Up genius for it. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

May 15, 2023 to May 19, 2023 Week at a Glance

Math : Chapter 12 - Geometry (one lesson per day) 

  • iReady Math will be administered on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 
  • Math placement test from Mrs. Hojnacki (middle school math teacher) will be administered by me on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 - we will do 15 problems on each day and there is nothing to prepare or study for prior to the test. After the tests are finished, I will give them to Mrs. Hojnacki to grade.
  • Chapter 12, Lesson 3 - Classify Triangles (classify triangles based on attributes, such as side measures and angle measures)
  • Chapter 12, Lesson 4 - Sides and Angles of Quadrilaterals  (Measure the sides and angles of quadrilaterals)
  • Chapter 12, Lesson 5 - Classify Quadrilaterals (classify quadrilaterals based on attributes, such as congruent sides, parallel sides and right angles.)
  • Chapter 12 - Lesson 7 - Three-Dimensional Figures (Describe properties of three-dimensional figures)

Science: Chapter 6 on Earth and Space (two lessons this week)

  • Lesson 1 - We will be focusing on the main question; How does Earth move?
    • How do objects move in space?
      • Students will learn how the Earth rotates and revolves. Students will also learn and be able to  communicate why the sun, moon, and stars appear to move across the sky.
      • Key vocabulary learned in this lesson are; axis, revolution, and rotation
  • Lesson 2 - We will be focusing on the main question; What is a star?
    • How do objects move in space?
      • Students will analyze the sun’s physical characteristics and will investigate why the star Polaris is important.
      • Key vocabulary learned in this lesson are; constellation, solar flare, and sunspots
  • Earthworm Dissection Lab will be on Wednesday, May 17 - all parents and students will receive a PowerPoint presentation on what the Lab will focus on. This will be emailed out on Monday, May 15. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE SAFETY GOGGLES TO PARTICIPATE!!!!
  • Lesson Check 1 & 2  quiz will be given on Thursday, May 18 
  • We will start researching our in-class Science Fair topics as well on Thursday, May 18 and maybe even go into Friday, May 19 
  • Weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) will be passed out on Monday as well - due on Friday

Social Studies: Escape by Night - A Civil War Adventure Book

  • We will be reading chapters 9 - 16 (this finishes our book) this week and answering questions along the way (please read my nightly Edlio for specific questions and summary of each chapter read)
    • Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
    •  Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
    • Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in
      the text.
  • We will be taking the Escape By Night book test on Friday, May 19 and students can use their packets and books on the test.
  • We will continue working on our State Abbreviations by doing multiple worksheets throughout the week in class
  • Weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) will be passed out on Monday as well - due on Friday

*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we specifically did in class that day.*

Friday, May 12, 2023 Homework

Field Trip forms for our next field trip on Thursday, May 25th have been sent home. They are due back on Monday, May 15th. Cash or check is fine. Checks can be made out to - St. Joseph Catholic School. Thank you!
 
I want to thank everyone for their love and support of our classroom. It was such a special Teacher Appreciation Week and I feel so blessed. Thank you very much for everything!
 
Congratulations and Great Job to all of our 5th graders that were part of the Variety Show this afternoon. I was so proud of all of you!!
 
Math - None (Today are class times were shortened because of the Variety Show this afternoon, so I did not have enough time to take out protractors and teach the math lesson we were going to do today. We will do it next week instead during a full class period. Instead, the their played board games, fraction war and other math games for the 22 minutes. Nice Friday treat!)
 
Science - None (In Science today we took our Chapter 5 test and grades are in PowerSchool. Tests are coming home today too. We did great!!) 
 
Social Studies - None  (Today we chapters 7 & 8 in our Escape By Night book. Some questions to ask;  Why does Tommy need to get rid of Annie?...Tommy didn't want Annie to spill the secret about the soldier.  What did Red dream about?...He dreamt about crossing a bridge and that bridge might be a bridge to freedom, but his dream ended before he knew if he got to cross the bridge.  Prediction; What do you think Tommy is going to do about Red?...talk this out and anything reasonable will do for an answer)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on Monday....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and room parents have sent out a Sign Up genius for it. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

Thursday, May 11, 2023 Homework

Field Trip forms for our next field trip on Thursday, May 25th have been sent home. They are due back on Monday, May 15th. Cash or check is fine. Checks can be made out to - St. Joseph Catholic School. Thank you!
 
This week is Spirit Week and tomorrow is Color Wars - please wear RED to represent 5th grade
 
Math - pgs 907 & 908 (Today we learned about Polygons and what they are. We drew many regular and not regular polygon shapes...focusing on triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and octagons. We also learned what congruent sides and congruent angles mean.)
 
Science - None, but the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by tomorrow. (In Science today I lectured notes to them to write in their spiral notebooks about our Chapter 5 test topics to prepare us for our test this tomorrow. These notes can be used on the test as well. I also passed out the 100 Science fair topics yesterday for them to start to look at and choose by Monday, May 15th. Please help them decide on a topic that we will be researching and working on at school together. Have them highlight what they want and write their name on the packet to turn in to me. Thank you! Also, if there is a topic that is not on the list...please feel free to add it on and highlight that and turn in to me. Some students have already decided on their own and turned in their packets to me incase you're missing them at home.)
 
Social Studies - Read chapters 5 & 6 in Escape By Night if not finished in class and please do packet pages for these chapters as well. State Abbreviations WS as well. Also, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due tomorrow.  (Today we chapters 5 & 6 in our Escape By Night book. Some questions to ask;  What happens to Yankee prisoners?...Some are traded back to the North in exchange for our men, but most are sent to prison until the war is over.  What conclusions does Tommy reach about Red and why does he think this?...Tommy starts to think that Red is not a Confederate Soldier and maybe he is a Yankee because he talks and sounds different with his accent from anyone else around.   What news did the Reverend reveal about the war after they finished reading?...The fighting was getting closer and he worried that is Georgia was lost, the Confederacy can scarcely survive.)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on Monday....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and room parents have sent out a Sign Up genius for it. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Homework

Field Trip forms for our next field trip on Thursday, May 25th have been sent home. They are due back on Monday, May 15th. Cash or check is fine. Checks can be made out to - St. Joseph Catholic School. Thank you!
 
This week is Spirit Week and tomorrow is Pajama Day...get comfy!
 
Math - None (Today we ended Chapter 11 Measurement with our differentiated Math test. They were able to use their conversion charts for guidance and also ask me any questions they were confused about. We did great! Grades will be in PowerSchool by 2pm.)
 
Science - None, but the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by Friday. (In Science today, we worked on our review pages in our textbooks for Chapter 5 to prepare us for our test this Friday. I also passed out the 100 Science fair topics for them to start to look at and choose by Monday, May 15th. Please help them decide on a topic that we will be researching and working on at school together. Have them highlight what they want and write their name on the packet to turn in to me. Thank you! Also, if there is a topic that is not on the list...please feel free to add it on and highlight that and turn in to me. Some students have already decided on their own and turned in their packets to me incase you're missing them at home.)
 
Social Studies - Read chapters 3 & 4 in Escape By Night if not finished in class and please do packet pages for these chapters as well. Also, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due on Friday.  (Today we chapters 3 & 4 in our Escape By Night book. Some questions to ask;  Who is the one-armed soldier?...The one-armed soldiers name was, Redmond Porter or Red for short.  What is a commonplace book?...It is book that you can write anything in, like a diary or journal.  What is Big Steve?...Big Steve is the fire bell that rings at noon daily to remind them all to pray.)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on Monday....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and room parents have sent out a Sign Up genius for it. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Homework

Field Trip forms for our next field trip on Thursday, May 25th have been sent home. They are due back on Monday, May 15th. Cash or check is fine. Checks can be made out to - St. Joseph Catholic School. Thank you!
 
This week is Spirit Week and tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday...be creative, but please follow school dress code guidelines.
 
Math - differentiated Math practice test and optional Math Extra Credit (Today we worked on the differentiated practice test for Chapter 11 in preparation for our Math Test tomorrow. They will have this same practice test for homework tonight. They will also be able to use their conversion charts I gave to them in the beginning of learning measurement in Chapter 11 to use on test.)
 
Science - None, but the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by Friday. (No Science today due to the mass schedule)
 
Social Studies - None, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due on Friday.  (Today we did something fun. I gave each student their choice of ten different Wonder models that I had for them to build and keep as a treat to the completion of our Wonders of the World Project. -  I also passed out the State Abbreviations WS to all students to start to look at as we prepare for our test on June 2nd. We will do many worksheets along the way and be super ready for it.)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out on Monday....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and I will reach out to room parents in the next few weeks to find volunteers. Field Trip forms will also come out later this month. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.

Monday, May 8, 2023 Homework

Field Trip forms for our next field trip on Thursday, May 25th are coming home today. They are due back on Monday, May 15th. Cash or check is fine. Checks can be made out to - St. Joseph Catholic School. Thank you!
 
This week is Spirit Week and tomorrow is to wear St. Joe's Spirit Wear
 
Math - differentiated Math practice test (Today we worked on the differentiated practice test for Chapter 11 in preparation for our Math Test this Wednesday. They will have this same practice test for homework tonight and again tomorrow. They will also be able to use their conversion charts I gave to them in the beginning of learning measurement in Chapter 11 to use on test.)
 
Science - finish creating your study guide for Chapter 5 test on this Friday. Include info from pages 245, 247, 249 & 251..along with all vocabulary and definitions. Also, the weekly D.O.S. (Daily Oral Science) has been passed out and is due by Friday. (Today we focused on working on making our study guides for our upcoming Chapter 5 test this Friday. We wrote in spiral note books and created notecards with binder rings to make them as flip cards. All notes can be used on test.)
 
Social Studies - Finish reading chapter 1 & 2 in Escape By Night if not done in class. Please finish chapter 1 & 2 questions in packets as well in complete sentences. Also, the weekly D.O.G. (Daily Oral Geography) was passed out and is due on Friday.  (Today I passed out a new book for us to read called, Escape by Night (a Civil War Adventure). We read chapters 1 & 2 and are enjoying it very much so far. Questions to ask... Where does Tommy's and Anna's dad work, and what is his job?... He was a pastor in a Presbyterian Church and worked at a hospital. Why is Annie upset with Samson?...Samson was the family dog that always wanted to be with Tommy and never slept or went by Annie.  Prediction making....Now that Tommy has found the soldier that the book belongs to, what do you predict will happen in Chapter 3?...any reasonable prediction will do- I also passed out the State Abbreviations WS to all students to start to look at as we prepare for our test on June 2nd. We will do many worksheets along the way and be super ready for it.)
 
Optional weekly EXTRA CREDIT was passed out today....they get to use these points in one of my subjects they choose. Have fun and try them together at home.
 
Reminders:
 
~ I host Office Hours from 5pm to 6pm if needed from Monday - Thursday....just have your child email me and we can meet to discuss any questions they may have 
 
Upcoming Events: 
 
~ I have another fun Field Trip coming on May 25th at the Kenosha Public Museum. We will be learning about and dissecting owl pellets. We will also be learning about the Anishnaabe tribe. It's mixture of Science and Social Studies. We will need Chaperones for this field trip and I will reach out to room parents in the next few weeks to find volunteers. Field Trip forms will also come out later this month. So excited about these programs and the enrichment the students will be receiving!
 
~ Dissection of Earthworms will be on Wednesday, May 17th and the dissection of Crayfish will be on Friday, May 26th. Googles must be worn to participate. Please make sure your child has goggles for the Lab. This is strictly for fun and is totally optional. If they choose to not participate, they can come to the Science lab with us and read a book. I'm very excited about this opportunity for the students.