Tuesday, April 30, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule for this week and next week — bring a book to read for when you're done

- have your parents fill out the permission slip for Blackberry Farm 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start working on the Media Component of the My Place in This Changing World project; 

mini-deadlines for filming groups:

DUE Mon. 4/29 — script

DUE Fri. 5/3 — storyboards

Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10 — filming in class

Mon. 5/13 - Fri. 5/17 — editing in class

DUE Fri. 5/24 — final film and digital portfolio

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class:

DUE Fri. 5/3:

• Zeus and His Family (Part 2)
• Hera
• Hephaestus
• Aphrodite

DUE Tues. 5/7:

• Ares
• Athena (Part 1)

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper — each response should be 1-2 paragraphs long.

DUE Tues. 5/7:

- Newsela article: Cicada-geddon (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 #26: Hyphens

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1.  Correct review sheet #15 answers in g. Classroom under topic "review sheets"

2. Assessment #15 on THURS. 5/2 

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

Monday, April 29, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule for this week and next week — bring a book to read for when you're done

- have your parents fill out the permission slip for Blackberry Farm 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start working on the Media Component of the My Place in This Changing World project; 

mini-deadlines for filming groups:

DUE Mon. 4/29 — script

DUE Fri. 5/3 — storyboards

Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10 — filming in class

Mon. 5/13 - Fri. 5/17 — editing in class

DUE Fri. 5/24 — final film and digital portfolio

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class: (finish them by Fri. 5/3)

• Zeus and His Family (Part 2)
• Hera
• Hephaestus
• Aphrodite

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper — each response should be 1-2 paragraphs long.

DUE Tues. 5/7:

- Newsela article: Cicada-geddon (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 #26: Hyphens

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1. Complete Review Sheet #15 by Tues 4/29 (you can complete either on Notability, print it out, or in your journals.

2. Assessment #15 on THURS. 5/2 

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

Friday, April 26, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule starting next week.  Bring a book to read.  

- have your parents fill out the permission slip for Blackberry Farm 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start working on the Media Component of the My Place in This Changing World project; 

mini-deadlines for filming groups:

DUE Mon. 4/29 — script

DUE Fri. 5/3 — storyboards

Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10 — filming in class

Mon. 5/13 - Fri. 5/17 — editing in class

DUE Fri. 5/24 — final film and digital portfolio

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class: (finish them by Mon. 4/29)

• Introduction
• The Titans
• Cronus
• Zeus and His Family (Part 1)

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper — each response should be 1-2 paragraphs long.

DUE Mon. 4/29:

- Newsela article: Brazil's Atlantic forest (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Power Words REQUIRED.

- NoRedInk Assignment #25: Connecting Clauses with Colons and Semicolons

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1. Complete Review Sheet #15 by Tues 4/29 (you can complete either on Notability, print it out, or in your journals.

2. Assessment #15 on THURS. 5/2 

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

Thursday, April 25, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule starting next week

- have your parents fill out the permission slip for Blackberry Farm 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start working on the Media Component of the My Place in This Changing World project; 

mini-deadlines for filming groups:

DUE Mon. 4/29 — script

DUE Fri. 5/3 — storyboards

Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10 — filming in class

Mon. 5/13 - Fri. 5/17 — editing in class

DUE Fri. 5/24 — final film and digital portfolio

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class: (finish them by Mon. 4/29)

• Introduction
• The Titans
• Cronus
• Zeus and His Family (Part 1)

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper — each response should be 1-2 paragraphs long.

DUE Mon. 4/29:

- Newsela article: Brazil's Atlantic forest (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Power Words REQUIRED.

- NoRedInk Assignment #25: Connecting Clauses with Colons and Semicolons

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1. Complete unfinished classwork from today.  (posted in g.Classroom)

2. Hw #73  Coordinate Plane Worksheet

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

3.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule starting next week

- have your parents fill out the permission slip for Blackberry Farm 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start working on the Media Component of the My Place in This Changing World project; 

mini-deadlines for filming groups:

DUE Mon. 4/29 — script

DUE Fri. 5/3 — storyboards

Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10 — filming in class

Mon. 5/13 - Fri. 5/17 — editing in class

DUE Fri. 5/24 — final film and digital portfolio

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class: (finish them by Mon. 4/29)

• Introduction
• The Titans
• Cronus
• Zeus and His Family (Part 1)

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper — each response should be 1-2 paragraphs long.

DUE Mon. 4/29:

- Newsela article: Brazil's Atlantic forest (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Power Words REQUIRED.

- NoRedInk Assignment #25: Connecting Clauses with Colons and Semicolons

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1. Complete unfinished classwork from today.

2. Hw #72  CC1: 7.3.1 #7-86 through 90

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

3.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule starting next week

- have your parents fill out the permission slip for Blackberry Farm 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start working on the Media Component of the My Place in This Changing World project; 

mini-deadlines for filming groups:

DUE Mon. 4/29 — script

DUE Fri. 5/3 — storyboards

Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10 — filming in class

Mon. 5/13 - Fri. 5/17 — editing in class

DUE Fri. 5/24 — final film and digital portfolio

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class: (finish them by Mon. 4/29)

• Introduction
• The Titans
• Cronus
• Zeus and His Family (Part 1)

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper — each response should be 1-2 paragraphs long.

DUE Mon. 4/29:

- Newsela article: Brazil's Atlantic forest (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Power Words REQUIRED.

- NoRedInk Assignment #25: Connecting Clauses with Colons and Semicolons

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1. Hw #71  CC1: 7.2.4 #7-74,75, 77, and 78

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

2.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Monday, April 22, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule starting next week

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Hydropower" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- start working on the Media Component of the My Place in This Changing World project; 

mini-deadlines for filming groups:

DUE Mon. 4/29 — script

DUE Fri. 5/3 — storyboards

Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10 — filming in class

Mon. 5/13 - Fri. 5/17 — editing in class

DUE Fri. 5/24 — final film and digital portfolio

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

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/29:

- Newsela article: Brazil's Atlantic forest (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). Power Words REQUIRED.

- NoRedInk Assignment #25: Connecting Clauses with Colons and Semicolons

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1. Hw #70  CC2: 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 Packet

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

2.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

   Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Biomass" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

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)

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

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/22:

- Newsela article: Solar eclipse confuses animals (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1040L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #24: Commas for Formatting

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

*All components of your presentation is due on Friday.  You should be ready to present when called on.

Math

1. Hw #69  CC2:4.2.3 #4-65,66,67, and 69 

2. Assessment #14 on Friday 4/12. (review sheet #14 answers posted in g. Classroom)

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

3.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Uranium" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

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)

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

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/22:

- Newsela article: Solar eclipse confuses animals (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1040L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #24: Commas for Formatting

Social Science

City-State Presentations on Friday 5/17

Math

1. HW #68- CC2 4.2.3 #4-61 through 64  

2. Review Sheet #14 answers posted in g.Classroom 

3. Assessment #14 on Friday 4/12

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

4.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Monday, April 8, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Natural Gas" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

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)

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

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/22:

- Newsela article: Solar eclipse confuses animals (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1040L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #24: Commas for Formatting

Social Science

Bring in twin sized flat bedding sheet AND at least 2 LARGE safety pins by TUES. 4/9.  Preferably a twin sized flat, BUT if you don't have it, bring in the next best thing.   Sheets can be any color. 

Math

1. Complete test corrections for assess #13 if you haven't finished yet and bring it in by tomorrow.   For those who received a second chance retake on only problems indicated by teacher, you will be taking it on this Thursday during personal learning day.  

2. Review Sheet #14 due Tues. 4/9

3. Assessment #14 on Friday 4/12

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

4.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Friday, April 5, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Petroleum" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

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)

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

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/1:

- Newsela article: U.S. Great Plains 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 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences

Social Science

Bring in twin sized flat bedding sheet AND at least 2 LARGE safety pins by TUES. 4/9.  Preferably a twin sized flat, BUT if you don't have it, bring in the next best thing.   Sheets can be any color. 

Math

1. Review Sheet #14 due Tues. 4/9

2. Assessment #14 on Friday 4/12

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

3.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Thursday, April 4, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Coal" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

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)

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

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/1:

- Newsela article: U.S. Great Plains 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 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences

Social Science

1. Silk Road Choose your adventure project due Fri 4/5

2. Bring in twin sized flat bedding sheet AND at least 2 LARGE safety pins by TUES. 4/9.  Preferably a twin sized flat, BUT if you don't have it, bring in the next best thing.   Sheets can be any color. 

Math

1. HW #67: CC2 4.2.3 #4-49 through 53

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

2.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

  Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Energy Consumption" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

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)

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

- CPO Chapter 8 Quiz TOMORROW!!!

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/1:

- Newsela article: U.S. Great Plains 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 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences

Social Science

1. Silk Road Choose your adventure project due Fri 4/5

2. Bring in twin sized flat bedding sheet AND at least 2 LARGE safety pins by TUES. 4/9.  Preferably a twin sized flat, BUT if you don't have it, bring in the next best thing.   Sheets can be any color. 

Math

1. HW #66: CC2 4.2.2 #4-39, 41, and 43 AND punchline "Who drank 8 sodas" worksheet (copies are posted in g. classroom) 

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

2.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for. 

 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

 Important Reminders

- special CAASPP schedule 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Introduction to Energy" handout and be ready for a quiz TOMORROW

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)

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

- CPO Chapter 8 Quiz this Thurs. 4/4!!!

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 4/1:

- Newsela article: U.S. Great Plains 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 1020L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #23: Building Compound and Complex Sentences

- NoRedInk Quiz #11 this Wed. 4/3!!!

Social Science

Silk Road Choose your adventure project due Fri 4/5

Math

1. HW #65: CC2 4.2.1 #4-27, 29 through 33

**How To read math homework problems assigned....

# before "dash(-)" means the chapter, and #s after "dash(-)" mean problem numbers;   so #7-7a means chapter 7, problem 7a

              

2.  Math playlists are posted in "Math Files" on the Village A website.  Send me an email indicating which playlist # you are ready for.