Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Important Reminders

- assembly schedule this Fri. 1/31

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/3:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northeast 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 1040L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. 

- NoRedInk Assignment #15: Verb Tense II — Perfect and Progressive Tenses

Social Studies

1.  Elements of a Synagogue due Thurs. 1/30

2.  Map of Israel due Wed. 2/5

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1. HW #46: CC1 5.1.4 #5-34 thru 38

2. Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/30

3.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

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 Mon. 2/24
- 15 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 1/27-2/14; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

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

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

 Important Reminders

- assembly schedule this Fri. 1/31

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/3:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northeast 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 1040L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. 

- NoRedInk Assignment #15: Verb Tense II — Perfect and Progressive Tenses

- NoRedInk Quiz #7 TOMORROW!!!

covers: 
"It's" vs. "Its"

"Who's" vs. "Whose"

Correcting Errors with "Yours," "Hers," "Theirs," and "Ours"

Forming Comparative Adjectives

Forming Superlative Adjectives

Distinguishing Contractions and Possessives

Identifying Prepositions

Recognizing Titles of Long-Form and Short-Form Works

Capitalizing and Formatting Titles 1

Social Studies

1.  Elements of a Synagogue due Thurs. 1/30

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1. HW #46: CC1 5.1.4 #5-34 thru 38

2. Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/30

3.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

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. 2/24
- 15 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 1/27-2/14; 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, January 27, 2025

Important Reminders

- assembly schedule this Fri. 1/31

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 1/27:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northeast 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 1040L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional. 

- NoRedInk Assignment #15: Verb Tense II — Perfect and Progressive Tenses

- NoRedInk Quiz #7 this Wed. 2/3!!!

covers: 
"It's" vs. "Its"

"Who's" vs. "Whose"

Correcting Errors with "Yours," "Hers," "Theirs," and "Ours"

Forming Comparative Adjectives

Forming Superlative Adjectives

Distinguishing Contractions and Possessives

Identifying Prepositions

Recognizing Titles of Long-Form and Short-Form Works

Capitalizing and Formatting Titles 1

Social Studies

1.  Lesson 11 video activity (follow directions in g.class)

2.  Lesson 11 and 12 reading notes due Tues. 1/28

3.  Elements of a Synagogue due Thurs. 1/30

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1. HW #45: Estimating with fractions worksheet (posted in math files Unit 6).  Choose at least 8 problems to complete on EACH page.  Do your work in your math journal.  

2. Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/30

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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 Extreme Weather Investigation due 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)

DUE Fri. 2/24
- 15 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 1/27-2/14; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

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

Friday, January 24, 2025

 Important Reminder

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 1/27:

- Newsela article: Wildfires in LA (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). Annotations are optional. Required: Guided Highlighting activity.

JOIN NEWSELA CLASSROOM:

Sigma code: 3SRJCA

Eta code: 4KU4FC

- NoRedInk Assignment #14: Capitalizing and Formatting Titles & Prepositional Phrases

DUE this Fri. 1/24:

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1.  Lesson 11 video activity (follow directions in g.class)

2.  Lesson 11 and 12 reading notes due Tues. 1/28

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Review Sheet #10 due Mon. 1/27

2. Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/30

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Extreme Weather Investigation

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

Thursday, January 23, 2025

 Important Reminder

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 1/27:

- Newsela article: Wildfires in LA (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). Annotations are optional. Required: Guided Highlighting activity.

JOIN NEWSELA CLASSROOM:

Sigma code: 3SRJCA

Eta code: 4KU4FC

- NoRedInk Assignment #14: Capitalizing and Formatting Titles & Prepositional Phrases

DUE this Fri. 1/24:

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1.  Lesson 11 video activity (follow directions in g.class)

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  HW #44:  Menu math worksheet.  (print out)

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Extreme Weather Investigation

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

 Important Reminder

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 1/27:

- Newsela article: Wildfires in LA (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). Annotations are optional. Required: Guided Highlighting activity.

JOIN NEWSELA CLASSROOM:

Sigma code: 3SRJCA

Eta code: 4KU4FC

- NoRedInk Assignment #14: Capitalizing and Formatting Titles & Prepositional Phrases

DUE this Fri. 1/24:

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Egypt packet will be collected on Thurs. 1/23

-Below are the following contents in the packet.  Put in the following order.

1. Egypt Video notes
2. Geography challenge
3. Lesson 7 reading notes
4. Lesson 9 reading notes

2. Correct Lesson 9 reading notes.  Read the directions in g. class

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  HW #43:  CC1 4.1.3 #4-36 thru 39

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Extreme Weather Investigation

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

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 Important Reminders

- Tech Museum Field Trip is TOMORROW (arrive to school by 8:15 a.m.) Make sure you bring a disposable lunch so that you don't need to carry anything around after you are done eating.  

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 1/27:

- Newsela article: Wildfires in LA (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). Annotations are optional. Required: Guided Highlighting activity.

JOIN NEWSELA CLASSROOM:

Sigma code: 3SRJCA

Eta code: 4KU4FC

- NoRedInk Assignment #14: Capitalizing and Formatting Titles & Prepositional Phrases

DUE this Fri. 1/24:

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Egypt packet will be collected on Thurs. 1/23

-Below are the following contents in the packet.  Put in the following order.

1. Egypt Video notes
2. Geography challenge
3. Lesson 7 reading notes
4. Lesson 9 reading notes

2. Correct Lesson 9 reading notes.  Read the directions in g. class

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  HW #43:  CC1 4.1.3 #4-36 thru 39

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Extreme Weather Investigation

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

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

 Important Reminders

- Tech Museum Field Trip on Wed. 1/22 (arrive to school by 8:15 a.m.) Make sure you bring a disposable lunch so that you don't need to carry anything around after you are done eating.  

Language Arts

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentations on Thursday 1/16

    Scripts need to be turned into social studies g. classroom (see directions in assignment post)

    - memorize parts at home 

    -bring props by Wed or Thursday (day of presentation)

2. Lesson 9 reading notes.  Friday 1/17

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Assessment #9 on Friday 1/17

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Weather Patterns Investigation

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

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

 Important Reminders

- Tech Museum Field Trip on Wed. 1/22 (arrive to school by 8:15 a.m.) Make sure you bring a disposable lunch so that you don't need to carry anything around after you are done eating.  

Language Arts

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentations on Thursday 1/16

    Scripts need to be turned into social studies g. classroom (see directions in assignment post)

    - memorize parts at home 

    -bring props by Wed or Thursday (day of presentation)

2. Lesson 9 reading notes.  Friday 1/17

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Homework #41: CC2 4.1.2 #4-13, 15, 19, and 20

2.   Assessment #9 on Fri 1/17

3.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Weather Patterns Investigation

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

Monday, January 13, 2025

 Important Reminders

- Tech Museum Field Trip on Wed. 1/22 (arrive to school by 8:15 a.m.) Make sure you bring a disposable lunch so that you don't need to carry anything around after you are done eating.  

Language Arts

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentations on Thursday 1/16

    Scripts need to be turned into social studies g. classroom (see directions in assignment post)

    - memorize parts at home 

    -bring props by Wed or Thursday (day of presentation)

2. Lesson 9 reading notes.  Friday 1/17

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Homework #40: Proportion drawing worksheet (extra copies in math files)

2. Assessment #9 on Fri 1/17

3.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Weather Patterns Investigation

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

Friday, January 10, 2025

  Important Reminders

- Tech Museum Field Trip on Wed. 1/22 (arrive to school by 8:15 a.m.) Make sure you bring a disposable lunch so that you don't need to carry anything around after you are done eating.  

Language Arts

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentations on Thursday 1/16

    Scripts need to be turned into social studies g. classroom (see directions in assignment post)

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Homework #39: CC2 4.1.1 prob#4-6, 9, and 10.  Plus additional problem posted in "homework worksheets" folder in Unit 5 math files.

2. Assessment #9 on Fri 1/17

3.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish BrainPOP Weather Patterns Investigation

- 1st Semester Notebook Check next Mon. 1/13!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 37-64 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: pg. 57-58)

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

Thursday, January 9, 2025

  Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

- A Long Walk to Water Story Recap summaries (all 18 chapters) due Wed. 1/8

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentations on Thursday 1/16

    Scripts need to be turned into social studies g. classroom (see directions in assignment post)

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Homework #39: CC2 4.1.1 prob#4-6, 9, and 10.  Plus additional problem posted in "homework worksheets" folder in Unit 5 math files.

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish Bill Nye "Earth's Seasons" if you did not complete it in class.

- 1st Semester Notebook Check next Mon. 1/13!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 37-64 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: pg. 57-58)

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

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

  Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

- A Long Walk to Water Story Recap summaries (all 18 chapters) due Wed. 1/8

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentations on Thursday 1/16

    Scripts need to be turned into social studies g. classroom (see directions in assignment post)

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Homework #38: CC2 3.2.5 prob. #3-82, 84, and 86

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish Bill Nye "Earth's Seasons" if you did not complete it in class.

- 1st Semester Notebook Check next Mon. 1/13!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 37-64 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: TBD)

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

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

  Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

- A Long Walk to Water Story Recap summaries (all 18 chapters) due Wed. 1/8

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

1. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentations on Tuesday 1/14.  

    Scripts need to be turned into social studies g. classroom (see directions in assignment post)

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Homework #37: Snowman Construction activity (posted in both Unit 4 HW folder and g. class).  Due Wednesday 1/8

2.  Playlists assessments will be offered at lunch every Wednesday, unless cancelled by Ms. Huang.

*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

- finish Bill Nye "Earth's Seasons" if you did not complete it in class.

- 1st Semester Notebook Check next Mon. 1/13!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 37-64 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: TBD)

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

Monday, January 6, 2025

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

- A Long Walk to Water Story Recap summaries (all 18 chapters) due Wed. 1/8

- refer to the Personal Narrative Writing & Podcast Rubric as you work on your personal narrative

Social Studies

Daily Life in Ancient Egypt skit.  Presentation on Tuesday 1/14.  

*all social studies digital assignments and classwork are posted in g.classroom

Math

1.  Homework #37: Snowman Construction activity (posted in both Unit 4 HW folder and g. class)

*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

- finish Bill Nye "Earth's Seasons" if you did not complete it in class.

- 1st Semester Notebook Check next Mon. 1/13!!! (Table of Contents will also be checked; make sure every page from 37-64 is complete and has a stamp—except for guided notes. Pages that qualify for extra credit for very nicely colored drawings: TBD)

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