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My name is Ms. Bubis, and I am the fifth grade reading, language arts, and religion teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School. This is my sixth year at St. Joe's and my 22nd year teaching.  Prior to teaching at St. Joe's, I spent eight years at St. Paul of the Cross School in Park Ridge teaching language arts – the first four years in seventh grade and the last four years in sixth grade. I began my teaching career at St. John Brebeuf School in Niles where I taught computer class to students in grades kindergarten through eighth. I am a 2003 graduate of Northeastern Illinois University where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education with an endorsement in both language arts and social studies.
 
In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. I love palm trees and vacation in places that have them whenever possible. I enjoy watching and attending Blackhawks games and am a die-hard White Sox fan.
 

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Week at a Glance: April 21-25

Week of April 21 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Show understanding of figurative language by correctly identifying different types in A Night Divided
  • Show understanding of Ch. 45-47 of A Night Divided with good class discussion about the events that take place
  • Show understanding of the vocabulary words from Ch. 41-47 of the novel with correct answers during our Kahoot review for the vocabulary quiz (scheduled for Monday, April 28)

Language Arts: 

  • Complete the weekly grammar spiral review worksheet daily at the beginning of L.A. (due Thursday this week)
  • Learn about adverbs
  • Show understanding of how to identify adverbs with correct answers on the accompanying assignment
  • Show comprehension of Week 28 spelling words (Greek words parts)

Religion: 

  • Evaluate ways for promoting a culture of life
  • Appreciate God’s plan for vocations
  • Learn about the vocation of parenthood
  • See and honor the beauty of all human life
  • Show understanding of Unit 3 (Lessons 5 and 6) with correct answers on the Unit 3 review
  • Explore how friendships help us mature in love
  • Understand that sexuality is a gift from God

Thursday, April 17

  • L.A.: Reflexive and indefinite pronouns packet and worksheet due Wednesday
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • No school Friday, April 18: Good Friday
  • No school Monday, April 21: Easter Monday
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school on Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 16

  • L.A.: Week 27 spelling packet and games due tomorrow; spelling test tomorrow; reflexive and indefinite pronouns packet and worksheet due next Wednesday, April 23
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Scenes from Holy Week worksheet due tomorrow
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
    Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 15

  • L.A.: Week 27 spelling packet and games due Thursday; spelling test Thursday
  • Reading: Read p. 274-280 in A Night Divided (5S only)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Family Life Unit 2 review due tomorrow
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
    Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.

Monday, April 14

  • L.A.: Week 27 spelling packet and games due Thursday; spelling test Thursday
  • Reading: Ch. 41-47 word journal due tomorrow; Ch. 33-40 Interesting Inferences and Joint Journals worksheets due tomorrow
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Family Life Unit 2 review due Wednesday
Reminder:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.

Week at a Glance: April 14-18

Week of April 14 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Continue learning about and correctly identifying the different types of figurative language used throughout A Night Divided
  • Make inferences about the events in Ch. 33-40 of the novel
  • Make text-to-world connections by responding to a journal prompt related to the events of Ch. 33-40 of the novel
  • Learn new vocabulary words from Ch. 41-47 of the novel
  • Show understanding of the events of Ch. 41-45 of A Night Divided with good class discussions

Language Arts: 

  • Complete the weekly grammar spiral review worksheet daily at the beginning of L.A. (due Friday)
  • Learn about reflexive and indefinite pronouns
  • Show understanding of reflexive and indefinite pronouns with correct answers on the corresponding assignment related to the lesson
  • Show comprehension of Week 27 spelling words

Religion: 

  • Practice reflective ways of developing a sense of self-awareness
  • Show understanding of the information presented in Unit 2 with correct answers on the unit review
  • See that all human life is sacred
  • Understand the need to protect and preserve human life
  • Tell the story of Jesus and the good criminal
  • Explain the importance of Holy Week
  • Show understanding of the events of Holy Week with correct answers on the open-book assessment with tablemates
  • Complete a daily Gratitude Journal (worth two points per day)

Friday, April 11

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: Ch. 41-47 word journal due Tuesday (*Students will have class time on Monday to work on this.)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminder:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school on Monday.

Thursday, April 10

  • L.A.: Week 26 spelling packet and games due tomorrow; spelling test tomorrow
  • Reading: Ch. 33-40 vocabulary quiz tomorrow
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminder:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.

Wednesday, April 9

  • L.A.: Week 26 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday; possessive pronouns packet due tomorrow
  • Reading: Ch. 33-40 vocabulary quiz Friday; Ch. 33-40 word search due tomorrow
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 1 Family Life review due tomorrow
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 8

  • L.A.: Week 26 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday, worksheet, p. 101 (possessive pronouns) due tomorrow
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • Food pantry collection tomorrow: crackers

Monday, April 7

  • L.A.: Week 26 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday, two worksheets on pronouns and antecedents due tomorrow
  • Reading: Ch. 29-37 questions and figurative language packet due tomorrow (*Students had about 45 minutes of class time to work on these.)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Food pantry collection Wednesday: crackers

Week at a Glance: April 7-11

Week of April 7 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Continue learning about and correctly identifying the different types of figurative language used throughout A Night Divided
  • Show understanding of the events in Ch. 38-40 of the novel with good class discussion
  • Show understanding of the vocabulary words from Ch. 33-40 with correct answers on the quiz (scheduled for Friday, April 11)

Language Arts:  

  • Complete the weekly grammar spiral review worksheet daily at the beginning of L.A.
  • Learn about possessive pronouns and reflexive & indefinite pronouns
  • Show understanding of possessive pronouns and reflexive & indefinite pronouns with correct answers on the follow-up assignment given after each lesson
  • Show comprehension of Week 26 spelling words (multisyllabic words)

Religion: 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of family identity
  • See how moods within the family affect each family member
  • Demonstrate ways of showing respect to self and others when handling any mood
  • Apply skills and strategies when responding to others based on our moods
  • Show understanding of Unit 1 (Lessons 1 and 2) with correct answers on the unit review
  • Critically examine messages communicated in the media
  • Recognize the value of honesty and respect in communication
  • Practice good listening skills
  • Recognize the changes that occur during puberty
  • Learn the importance of dealing with the stress of maturing
  • Complete a daily Gratitude Journal (worth two points per day)

Friday, April 4

  • L.A.: Two worksheets on pronouns and antecedents due Tuesday
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school on Monday.
  • Food pantry collection Wednesday: crackers

Thursday, April 3

  • L.A.: Week 25 spelling packet and games due tomorrow; spelling test tomorrow; two worksheets on pronouns and antecedents due Tuesday
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Food pantry collection Wednesday: crackers

Wednesday, April 2

  • L.A.: Week 25 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: Ch. 33-40 word journal due tomorrow
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 4 Session 16 quiz tomorrow
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • Food pantry collection next Wednesday, April 9: crackers