Welcome! My name is Ms. Byrne and I teach 7th & 8th grade social studies. Prior to becoming a teacher, I attended Carthage College where I earned my degree in Secondary Education and History while playing collegiate soccer. In addition to teaching, I also coach the 6th grade school soccer team & formerly coached two club teams with Celtic FC Chicago. I am thrilled to be a part of such a welcoming, supportive community and look forward to my fifth year at St. Giles School.
MAJOR CURRICULAR TOPICS
7th Grade Social Studies: United States Constitution, Manifest Destiny, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Slavery, & the Civil War
8th Grade Social Studies: Illinois State Constitution, History Fair, Civil Rights Movement, Industrialization, World War I, & World War II
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK
- Posted in my classroom & on school webpage
- Recorded in assignment notebooks
- Entered in Powerschool
- Returned in mailboxes weekly
- Deducted points for late submission
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION 
Social Studies assessments alternate between tests & projects designed to meet the needs of all students.
COMMUNICATION
Email: bbyrne@stgilesschool.org
Availability:
- Monday through Friday
- 7:00am-8:00am & 3:30-5:30
- Meetings by Appointment Only
IMPORTANT DATES 2019-20
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 21st
Curriculum Night: Wednesday, August 28th
Lions Leap Pep Rally: Monday, September 23rd
School Picture Day: Thursday, September 13th
Lions Leap Fun Run: Wednesday, October 2nd
Irons Oaks Field Trip: Monday, September 30th
Springfield Field Trip: Friday, October 11th
Book Fair: Wednesday, October 16th-Friday, October 18th
Fall Conferences: Thursday, October 17th & Friday, October 18th
Halloween Dance: TBD
Holy Fire Field Trip: TBD
Christmas Dance: TBD
U.S. Constitution Test: TBD
Christmas Pageant: TBD
Graduation Pictures: Tuesday, January 7th
Curriculum Fair: Thursday, January 24th
Catholic Schools Week Open House: Sunday, January 26th
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, February 6th
Black & Gold Gala: TBD
ASPIRE Testing: TBD
Spring Dance: TBD
Grandparents’ Day: TBD
Variety Show: TBD
Alumni Welcome: TBD
8th Grade Breakfast & Clap-Out: Wednesday, May 27th
8th Grade Dinner & Dance: Wednesday, May 27th
Six Flags Great America Field Trip: Thursday, May 28th
Class of 2020 Graduation: Thursday, May 28th
Last Day of School: Friday, June 5th