Wednesday, October 30, 2024

  Important Reminders

- Make sure a parent responds to the movie permission slip (it was e-mailed to them today)

- Halloween Costume Contest in 3rd period this Thurs. 10/31

- No School this Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 11/4:

- finish the work posted to Google Classroom if you did not finish in class today; be ready for class discussion on "A Long Walk to Water" Chapters 4-6 (use the text to help you prepare)

DUE next Mon. 11/4:

- Newsela article: Antarctic landscape (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 970L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #9: Adjectives vs. Adverbs

Social Studies

1.)  Sumerian City-state advertisement.  Turn into g. class by Tues. 11/5

2.)  Lesson 5 reading notes due Thurs. 10/31

3.)  Make sure you are correcting your homework.  If you don't have access to the answers, you need to turn in a late slip before getting access.  

    -people of the delta

    -lesson 4 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

1.)  Assessment #5 on Thurs. 10/31

2.)  Haunted House project.  Due Tues. 11/5

**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

Science

DUE next Mon. 11/4:

- Brainpop "The Water Cycle" Investigation

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

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Make sure a parent responds to the movie permission slip (it was e-mailed to them today)

- Halloween Costume Contest in 3rd period this Thurs. 10/31

- No School this Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE Wed. 10/30:

- finish Narrative Session #4 writing on Google Classroom and embed the doc onto the Language Arts subpage of your Google Sites portfolio

DUE next Mon. 11/4:

- Newsela article: Antarctic landscape (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 970L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #9: Adjectives vs. Adverbs

- NoRedInk Quiz #4 TOMORROW!!!

Covers the following topics:

Is the Thought Complete or Incomplete?

Identifying Dependent Clauses

Recognizing Fragments in Dialogue

Recognizing Sentences with Pronoun Subjects

Sentences and Fragments with "That," "Which," and "Especially"

Identifying Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Identifying Subordinating Conjunctions (SWABIs)
Identifying THAMOs (Conjunctive Adverbs)

Social Studies

1. Sumerian City-state advertisement.  Turn into g. class by Tues. 11/5

2. Lesson 5 reading notes due Thurs. 10/31

3. Make sure you are correcting your homework.  If you don't have access to the answers, you need to turn in a late slip before getting access.  

    -people of the delta

    -lesson 4 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

1. Assessment #5 on Thurs. 10/31

2. HW #21:  Lesson 15 - central tendency (facing math)

3. Haunted House project.  Due Tues. 11/5

**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

Science

DUE next Mon. 11/4:

- Brainpop "The Water Cycle" Investigation

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

Monday, October 28, 2024

Important Reminders

- Halloween Costume Contest in 3rd period this Thurs. 10/31

- No School this Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE Wed. 10/30:

- finish Narrative Session #4 writing on Google Classroom and embed the doc onto the Language Arts subpage of your Google Sites portfolio

DUE next Mon. 11/4:

- Newsela article: Antarctic landscape (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 970L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #9: Adjectives vs. Adverbs

- NoRedInk Quiz #4 this Wed. 10/30!!!

Covers the following topics:

Is the Thought Complete or Incomplete?

Identifying Dependent Clauses

Recognizing Fragments in Dialogue

Recognizing Sentences with Pronoun Subjects

Sentences and Fragments with "That," "Which," and "Especially"

Identifying Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Identifying Subordinating Conjunctions (SWABIs)
Identifying THAMOs (Conjunctive Adverbs)

Social Studies

1. Sumerian City-state advertisement.  Turn into g. class by Tues. 11/5

2. Make sure you are correcting your homework.  If you don't have access to the answers, you need to turn in a late slip before getting access.  

    -people of the delta

    -lesson 4 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

1. Assessment #5 on Thurs. 10/31

**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

Science

DUE next Mon. 11/4:

- Brainpop "The Water Cycle" Investigation

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

Friday, October 25, 2024

 Important Reminders

- No School next Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE Wed. 10/23:

- finish Narrative Session #3 writing on Google Classroom AND your Life Map and embed both onto the Language Arts subpage of your Google Sites portfolio

DUE next Mon. 10/28:

- Newsela article: Speed up clean energy (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1070L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #8: Components of a Sentence II

Social Studies

1. Sumerian City-state advertisement.  Turn into g. class by Tues. 11/5

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

1. Review Sheet #5 due Mon 10/28

2. Assessment #5 on Thurs. 10/31

**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

Science
- finish the Chasing the Storm activity charts and graphs

- August Science World packet due this Thurs. 10/24

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

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

 Important Reminders

- No School next Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE Wed. 10/23:

- finish Narrative Session #3 writing on Google Classroom AND your Life Map and embed both onto the Language Arts subpage of your Google Sites portfolio

DUE next Mon. 10/28:

- Newsela article: Speed up clean energy (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1070L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #8: Components of a Sentence II

Social Studies

1. Sumer Video activity (posted in g. class)

2. Lesson 4 reading notes 

3. People of the delta packet due Thurs. 10/24

If you have not turned in the following Early Hominid packet, them make sure you do it as soon as possible:

    -Early Hominid Vocabulary

    -Key characteristics of the 5 hominid chart

    -Lesson 3 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

HW #19: Rounding worksheet (math files)

Review Sheet #5 due Mon 10/28

**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

Science
- finish the Chasing the Storm activity charts and graphs

- August Science World packet due this Thurs. 10/24

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

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Important Reminders

- No School next Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE TOMORROW:

- finish the work posted to Google Classroom if you did not finish in class today; be ready for class discussion on "A Long Walk to Water" Chapters 1-3 (use the text to help you prepare)

DUE next Mon. 10/28:

- Newsela article: Speed up clean energy (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1070L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #8: Components of a Sentence II

Social Studies

People of the delta packet due Thurs. 10/24

If you have not turned in the following Early Hominid packet, them make sure you do it as soon as possible:

    -Early Hominid Vocabulary

    -Key characteristics of the 5 hominid chart

    -Lesson 3 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

HW #18: tape diagram packet AND CC1: 3.1.2 #3-33 and 35

**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

Science
- finish the Chasing the Storm activity charts and graphs

- August Science World packet due this Thurs. 10/24

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

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

 Important Reminders

- No School next Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE Wed. 10/23:

- finish Narrative Session #3 writing on Google Classroom AND your Life Map and embed both onto the Language Arts subpage of your Google Sites portfolio

DUE next Mon. 10/28:

- Newsela article: Speed up clean energy (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1070L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #8: Components of a Sentence II

Social Studies

People of the delta packet due Thurs. 10/24

If you have not turned in the following Early Hominid packet, them make sure you do it as soon as possible:

    -Early Hominid Vocabulary

    -Key characteristics of the 5 hominid chart

    -Lesson 3 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

HW #18: tape diagram packet AND CC1: 3.1.2 #3-33 and 35

**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

Science
- finish the Chasing the Storm activity charts and graphs

- August Science World packet due this Thurs. 10/24

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

Monday, October 21, 2024

  Important Reminders

- No School next Fri. 11/1 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE Wed. 10/23:

- finish Narrative Session #3 writing on Google Classroom AND your Life Map and embed both onto the Language Arts subpage of your Google Sites portfolio

DUE next Mon. 10/28:

- Newsela article: Speed up clean energy (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1070L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #8: Components of a Sentence II

Social Studies

1. Mesopotamia Map due Tues. 10/22

2. People of the delta packet due Thurs. 10/24

If you have not turned in the following Early Hominid packet, them make sure you do it as soon as possible:

    -Early Hominid Vocabulary

    -Key characteristics of the 5 hominid chart

    -Lesson 3 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

No homework 

**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

Science
- finish the Chasing the Storm activity charts and graphs

- August Science World packet due this Thurs. 10/24

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

Thursday, October 17, 2024

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 10/21:

- Newsela article: Hurricane Helene (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 910L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. 

- NoRedInk Assignment #7: Identifying Sentences and Fragments

Social Studies

Mesopotamia Map due Tues. 10/22

If you have not turned in the following Early Hominid packet, them make sure you do it as soon as possible:

    -Early Hominid Vocabulary

    -Key characteristics of the 5 hominid chart

    -Lesson 3 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

Assessment #4 on Mon. 10/21

**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

Science
- August Science World packet due next Thurs. 10/24

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

- Mid-Semester Notebook Check this Thurs. 10/17!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 1-38 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: 2, 9, 15-18, 25-27, 30)

Wednesday, October 16 2024

 Important Reminders

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 10/21:

- Newsela article: Hurricane Helene (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 910L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. 

- NoRedInk Assignment #7: Identifying Sentences and Fragments

Social Studies

If you have not turned in the following Early Hominid packet, them make sure you do it as soon as possible:

    -Early Hominid Vocabulary

    -Key characteristics of the 5 hominid chart

    -Lesson 3 reading notes

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

No homework 

2. Assessment #4 on Mon. 10/21

**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

Science
- August Science World packet due next Thurs. 10/24

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

- Mid-Semester Notebook Check this Thurs. 10/17!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 1-38 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: 2, 9, 15-18, 25-27, 30)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Important Reminders

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 10/21:

- Newsela article: Hurricane Helene (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 910L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. 

- NoRedInk Assignment #7: Identifying Sentences and Fragments

- Newsela Reading Quiz TOMORROW!!!

- NoRedInk Quiz #3 TOMORROW!!!

Covers the following topics:

What Does the Adjective Describe?

What Does the Adverb Describe?

Identifying Adverbs of Time, Place, and Manner

What Part of the Collective Noun Subject Agrees with the Verb?

Agreement with Collective Nouns

Agreement with Parts of a Whole

Agreement with Math, Money, and Time

Agreement with Tricky Nouns

Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns

Social Studies

Lesson 3 Reading Notes (complete sentences ) due Wed 10/16

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

1. Homework #17:  CC1 3.1.1 and 3.2.2  #3-12, 17, 31, and 32

2. Assessment #4 on Fri. 10/18

**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

Science
- August Science World packet due next Thurs. 10/24

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

- Mid-Semester Notebook Check this Thurs. 10/17!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 1-38 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: 2, 9, 15-18, 25-27, 30)

Monday, October 14, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

- finish Narrative Session #2 personal narrative if you did not complete it in class

DUE next Mon. 10/21:

- Newsela article: Hurricane Helene (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 910L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. 

- NoRedInk Assignment #7: Identifying Sentences and Fragments

- Newsela Reading Quiz this Wed. 10/16!!!

- NoRedInk Quiz #3 this Wed. 10/16!!!

Covers the following topics:

What Does the Adjective Describe?

What Does the Adverb Describe?

Identifying Adverbs of Time, Place, and Manner

What Part of the Collective Noun Subject Agrees with the Verb?

Agreement with Collective Nouns

Agreement with Parts of a Whole

Agreement with Math, Money, and Time

Agreement with Tricky Nouns

Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns

Social Studies

Lesson 3 Reading Notes (complete sentences ) due Wed 10/16

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

1. Homework #16:  CC1 2.3.4 #2-86 thru 90

2. Review Sheet #4 due Tues. 10/15

3. Assessment #4 on Fri. 10/18

**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

Science
No Homework

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

- Mid-Semester Notebook Check this Thurs. 10/17!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 1-38 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: 2, 9, 15-18, 25-27, 30)

Friday, October 11, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Kennedy Fall Festival this Friday from 5-9 p.m.

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

- finish Narrative Session #1 personal narrative if you did not complete it in class

DUE next Mon. 10/14:

- Newsela article: Earth's mini-moon (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 870L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #6: Subject-Verb Agreement II

Social Studies

No homework 

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

Review Sheet #4 due Tues. 10/15

Assessment #4 on Fri. 10/18

**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

Science
No Homework

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

Thursday, October 11, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Kennedy Fall Festival this Friday from 5-9 p.m.

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

- finish Narrative Session #1 personal narrative if you did not complete it in class

DUE next Mon. 10/14:

- Newsela article: Earth's mini-moon (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 870L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #6: Subject-Verb Agreement II

Social Studies

Paleolithic to Neolithic Skits.  Groups will present on Friday 10/11

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

HW #15: CC1 2.3.1 #2-55 and 56; 2.3.2 #2-65 thru 67

**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

Science
No Homework

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Important Reminders

- Kennedy Fall Festival this Friday from 5-9 p.m.

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

- finish Narrative Session #1 personal narrative if you did not complete it in class

DUE next Mon. 10/14:

- Newsela article: Earth's mini-moon (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 870L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #6: Subject-Verb Agreement II

Social Studies

Paleolithic to Neolithic Skits.  Groups will present on Friday 10/11

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

HW #14: GCF worksheet - for problems1-21 choose to do either all the even problems or all the odd problems, AND then do both 22 and 23 

**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

Science
No Homework

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

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

 Important Reminders

- Kennedy Fall Festival this Friday from 5-9 p.m.

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 10/14:

- Newsela article: Earth's mini-moon (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 870L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #6: Subject-Verb Agreement II

Social Studies

1.) Otzi Corroboration due Tues. 10/8 (end of day)

2.) Paleolithic to Neolithic Skits.  Groups will present on Friday 10/11

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

HW #13: CC1 2.2.3 #2-46, 47, 49 and 50 

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

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

Science
No Homework

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

Monday, October 7, 2024

  Important Reminders

- Kennedy Fall Festival this Friday from 5-9 p.m.

- Disaster Drill Schedule on Thurs. 10/17

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 10/14:

- Newsela article: Earth's mini-moon (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 870L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. POWER WORDS activity is required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #6: Subject-Verb Agreement II

Social Studies

1.) Otzi Corroboration due Tues. 10/8

2.) Paleolithic to Neolithic Skits.  Groups will present on Friday 10/11

*all digital assignments and classwork posted in g.classroom

Math

No homework 

**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

Science
No Homework

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