Friday, February 6, 2026

 Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/9:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northwest Climate Change (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1030L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

no homework 

(if you ever lose an assignment, you can go to google classroom and print out another copy)

Math

-Review Sheet #11 due Tues. 2/10

-Assessment #11 on Thurs. 2/12

 

*How To read math homework problems assigned from the textbook:

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #8-8 means chapter 8, problem 8

**Copies of math homework worksheets are posted in Math files.

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due this Thurs. 2/5

- finish Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns activity with the associated maps

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz this Friday on Alternative Energy Sources

- watch these videos about how slight warming could impact the planet

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start narrowing down your climate change topic for the My Place in This Changing World project;   contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

DUE Fri. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!    

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

  Important Reminders

- Remind your parent to fill out the WEB Social Permission Slip sent via ParentSquare (need to fill it out even if you are not going) — WEB Social is this Fri. 2/6 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.

- California Academy of Sciences field trip this Thursday, 2/5 — don't forget to bring a lunch

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/9:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northwest Climate Change (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1030L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

no homework 

(if you ever lose an assignment, you can go to google classroom and print out another copy)

Math

-HW #51:  CC1: 5.2.2 #5-55, 56, 58, 61, and 64

-HW #52:  CC1: 5.3.1 #5-71 thru 74 due Fri. 2/6/26

 

*How To read math homework problems assigned from the textbook:

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #8-8 means chapter 8, problem 8

**Copies of math homework worksheets are posted in Math files.

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due this Thurs. 2/5

- finish Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns activity with the associated maps

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz this Friday on Alternative Energy Sources

- watch these videos about how slight warming could impact the planet

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start narrowing down your climate change topic for the My Place in This Changing World project;   contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

DUE Fri. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!    

Monday, February 2, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Remind your parent to fill out the WEB Social Permission Slip sent via ParentSquare (need to fill it out even if you are not going) — WEB Social is this Fri. 2/6 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.

- California Academy of Sciences field trip this Thursday, 2/5 — don't forget to bring a lunch

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/9:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northwest Climate Change (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1030L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

- NoRedInk Quiz #8 this Wed. 2/4!!!

covers: 
Identifying Verbs in Simple, Progressive, and Perfect Tenses
Forming Present Participles
Identifying Progressive Tenses
Forming Past Participles
Identifying Perfect Tenses
Forming Singular Possessives 1
Apostrophe with "Others," Others'," and "Each Other's"
Forming Possessives with Regular Plurals

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

(if you ever lose an assignment, you can go to google classroom and print out another copy)

Math

-Finish all CW from 1/29 and 1/30 (posted in google classroom).  Then correct them all and attach into your math journal.  Answers posted in math files Unit 6.

-HW #50 Land Section packet.  Due Wed. 2/4

 

*How To read math homework problems assigned from the textbook:

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #8-8 means chapter 8, problem 8

**Copies of math homework worksheets are posted in Math files.

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due this Thurs. 2/5

- finish Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns activity with the associated maps

- read the "Hydrogen" handout and be ready for a quiz this Friday on Alternative Energy Sources

- watch these videos about how slight warming could impact the planet

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start narrowing down your climate change topic for the My Place in This Changing World project;   contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

DUE Fri. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!    

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

  Important Reminders

- Remind your parent to fill out the WEB Social Permission Slip sent via ParentSquare (need to fill it out even if you are not going) — WEB Social is next Fri. 2/6 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.

- California Academy of Sciences field trip next Thursday, 2/5 — don't forget to bring a lunch

Language Arts

- I Am Malala slide deck work due this Fri. 1/30 (see directions on Google Classroom)

DUE next Mon. 12/15:

- Newsela article: U.S. Southeast Climate Change (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1030L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

-Israel packet due Friday 1/30

(if you ever lose an assignment, you can go to google classroom and print out another copy)

Math

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

*How To read math homework problems assigned from the textbook:

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #8-8 means chapter 8, problem 8

**Copies of math homework worksheets are posted in Math files.

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Fronts" Investigation due TOMORROW

- BrainPOP "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due next Thurs. 2/5

- finish Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns activity with the associated maps

- read the "Uranium" handout and be ready for a quiz in the near future

- watch these videos about how slight warming could impact the planet

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read over the My Place in This Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!    

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

 Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip next Thursday, 2/5 — don't forget to bring a lunch

Language Arts

- I Am Malala slide deck work due this Fri. 1/30 (see directions on Google Classroom)

DUE next Mon. 12/15:

- Newsela article: U.S. Southeast Climate Change (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1030L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

-Israel packet due Friday 1/30

(if you ever lose an assignment, you can go to google classroom and print out another copy)

Math

-HW #49:  CC1 5.1.4 #5-34 thru 38

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

*How To read math homework problems assigned from the textbook:

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #8-8 means chapter 8, problem 8

**Copies of math homework worksheets are posted in Math files.

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Fronts" Investigation Thurs. 1/29

- BrainPOP "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due next Thurs. 2/5

- finish Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns activity with the associated maps

- read the "Natural Gas" handout and be ready for a quiz in the near future

- watch these videos about how slight warming could impact the planet

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read over the My Place in This Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!    

Monday, January 26, 2026

Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip next Thursday, 2/5 — don't forget to bring a lunch

Language Arts

- I Am Malala slide deck work due this Fri. 1/30 (see directions on Google Classroom)

DUE next Mon. 12/15:

- Newsela article: U.S. Southeast Climate Change (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1030L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

-Israel packet due Friday 1/30

(if you ever lose an assignment, you can go to google classroom and print out another copy)

Math

-HW #48:  Estimating practice worksheet (math files).  Do all work in your journal and copy down the original problem.  

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

*How To read math homework problems assigned from the textbook:

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #8-8 means chapter 8, problem 8

**Copies of math homework worksheets are posted in Math files.

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Fronts" Investigation Thurs. 1/29

- BrainPOP "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due next Thurs. 2/5

- finish Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns activity with the associated maps

- read the "Petroleum" handout and be ready for a quiz in the near future

- watch these videos about how slight warming could impact the planet

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read over the My Place in This Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!    

Friday, January 23, 2026

 Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday, 2/5 

Language Arts

- I Am Malala slide deck work due next Fri. 1/30 (see directions on Google Classroom)

Social Studies

-Elements of a synagogue diagram due tomorrow.

(if you ever lose an assignment, you can go to google classroom and print out another copy)

Math

-Review Sheet due Mon. 1/26

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

*How To read math homework problems assigned from the textbook:

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #8-8 means chapter 8, problem 8

**Copies of math homework worksheets are posted in Math files.

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Coal" handout and be ready for a quiz in the near future

- watch these videos about how slight warming could impact the planet

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read over the My Place in This Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!