Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

- finish your Narrative Writing entry for Session #2 in Google Classroom (make sure your notes are complete according to the lesson slides) 

- finish your life map (see Jack Gantos' as an example)

DUE next Mon. 10/6:

- Newsela article: Towering dust storm in Phoenix (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #4: Identifying Parts of Speech II

Social Studies

-Otzi corroboration write-up.  Due Wed. 10/1

-Fossil forensics due Thurs. 10/2

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

Math

-Homework #14 - CC1: 2.2.1 #2-24 thru 28

-Review Sheet #3

-Assessment #3 on Fri. 10/3

*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

DUE next Mon. 10/6:

- EdPuzzle Movement of Molecules assignment

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

Monday, September 29, 2025

Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

- finish your life map (see Jack Gantos' as an example)

DUE next Mon. 10/6:

- Newsela article: Towering dust storm in Phoenix (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1010L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #4: Identifying Parts of Speech II

Social Studies

-Otzi corroboration write-up.  Due Wed. 10/1

-Fossil forensics due Thurs. 10/2

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

Math

-Homework #13: Statistical Questions worksheet (math files)

-Review Sheet #3

-Assessment #3 on Fri. 10/3

*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

DUE next Mon. 10/6:

- EdPuzzle Movement of Molecules assignment

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

Friday, September 26, 2025

 Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/29:

- Newsela article: Total lunar eclipse creates blood 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #3: Components of a Sentence I

- How to Transform an Everyday Ordinary Hoop Court and The Difficult Path Reading Quiz this Fri. 9/23!!!

Social Studies

No homework 

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

Math

-Review Sheet #3 due Tues. 9/30

-Assessment #3 on Fri. 10/3

*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 Cycles of the Earth, Sun, and Moon handout and check your answers

- finish the Try Now and What Do You Think? sections of the Earth, Sun and Moon System guided notes (pg. 45-46 of your Science binder)

- BrainPOP Eclipses Investigation due TOMORROW

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

Thursday, September 25, 2025

  Important Reminders

- Minimum Day this Fri. 9/26

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/29:

- Newsela article: Total lunar eclipse creates blood 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #3: Components of a Sentence I

- How to Transform an Everyday Ordinary Hoop Court and The Difficult Path Reading Quiz this Fri. 9/23!!!

Social Studies

-Read Lesson 2 in HA texbook and complete Lesson 2 reading notes

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

Math

-Homework #12: CC1: 8.1.4 #8-50 (a-e), 56; AND 8.1.5 #8-66 (a-c), 67, and 68.

*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 Cycles of the Earth, Sun, and Moon handout and check your answers

- finish the Try Now and What Do You Think? sections of the Earth, Sun and Moon System guided notes (pg. 45-46 of your Science binder)

- BrainPOP Eclipses Investigation due TOMORROW

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

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

  Important Reminders

- Minimum Day this Fri. 9/26

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/29:

- Newsela article: Total lunar eclipse creates blood 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #3: Components of a Sentence I

- How to Transform an Everyday Ordinary Hoop Court and The Difficult Path Reading Quiz this Fri. 9/23!!!

Social Studies

Read Lesson 2 in HA texbook and complete Lesson 2 reading notes

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

Math

Homework #11: Mean of Absolute deviation workhsheet.

*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 Cycles of the Earth, Sun, and Moon handout and check your answers

- finish the Try Now and What Do You Think? sections of the Earth, Sun and Moon System guided notes (pg. 45-46 of your Science binder)

- BrainPOP Eclipses Investigation due TOMORROW

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

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

 Important Reminders

- Minimum Day this Fri. 9/26

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/29:

- Newsela article: Total lunar eclipse creates blood 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional.

- NoRedInk Assignment #3: Components of a Sentence I

- NoRedInk Quiz #1 TOMORROW!!!

Covers the following topics:

Forming Regular Plurals with "-s"

Recognizing Plurals and Possessives

Forming Singular Possessives 1

Is the Possession Shared or Unshared?

Correcting Errors with Shared and Unshared Possessions

Identifying Pronouns

Social Studies

Read Lesson 2 in HA texbook and complete Lesson 2 reading notes

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

Math

Homework #10: Box plot analysis worksheet

*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 the Try Now and What Do You Think? sections of the Earth, Sun and Moon System guided notes (pg. 45-46 of your Science binder)

- BrainPOP Eclipses Investigation due this Thurs. 9/25

- complete all of the Eclipses handouts and check your answers

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

Thursday, September 18, 2025

  Important Reminders

- No School on Monday, 9/22 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 9/23:

- finish your Narrative Session #1 writing (posted in Google Classroom)

- Newsela article: Uranus has hidden new 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Social Studies

1. Early Hominid Vocabulary.  Due Fri 9/19
2. Key Characteristics of five hominid Chart.  Due Fri 9/19

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

Math

1. HW #9 Box plot practice.  Title hw #9 in journal and attach the wksht into journal when done.
2. Facing Math - Lesson 15.  Due Tues 9/23. (extra copy posted in math files) 
3. Assessment #2 on Fri. 9/19

*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

- BrainPOP Earth's Seasons Investigation due next Tues. 9/23

- BrainPOP Eclipses Investigation due next Thurs. 9/25

- complete all of the Eclipses handouts and check your answers

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

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

 Important Reminders

- No School on Monday, 9/22 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 9/23:

- Newsela article: Uranus has hidden new 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Social Studies

1. Archaeology test on Thurs. 9/18.  Study guide and vocabulary are posted in g.  class.  Make sure you have all your papers completed, stamped, and corrected to turn in on day of the test.
2. Early Hominid Vocabulary.  Due Fri 9/19
3. Key Characteristics of five hominid Chart.  Due Fri 9/19

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

Math

1. Facing Math - Lesson 15.  Due Tues 9/23. (extra copy posted in math files) 
2. Assessment #2 on Fri. 9/19

*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
- complete Bill Nye "Earth's Seasons" handout with video

- complete all of the Seasonal Tilt and Whirl handouts and check your answers

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

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

  Important Reminders

- No School on Monday, 9/22 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 9/23:

- Newsela article: Uranus has hidden new 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Social Studies

1. Archaeology test on Thurs. 9/18.  Study guide and vocabulary are posted in g.  class.  Make sure you have all your papers completed, stamped, and corrected to turn in on day of the test.
2. Early Hominid Vocabulary.  Due Fri 9/19
3. Key Characteristics of five hominid Chart.  Due Fri 9/19

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

Math

1. Finish classwork if you haven't finished today's worksheet.  Attach into your math journals when finished.
2. Facing Math - Lesson 15.  Due Tues 9/23. (extra copy posted in math files) 
3. Assessment #2 on Fri. 9/19

*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
- complete Bill Nye "Earth's Seasons" handout with video

- complete all of the Seasonal Tilt and Whirl handouts and check your answers

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

Monday, September 15, 2025

 Important Reminders

- No School on Monday, 9/22 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 9/23:

- Newsela article: Uranus has hidden new 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 890L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #2: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Social Studies
1.) Archaeology test on Thurs. 9/18.  

      -study guide and vocabulary are posted in g.  class.

      -also make sure you have all your papers completed, stamped, and corrected to turn in on day of the test.

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

Math

1)   Complete CW 9/15/25.  Complete ALL the problems on the page.  

2)   Review Sheet #2 due Tues. 9/16 (extra copies posted in g. class)

3)   Assessment #2 on Fri. 9/19

*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
- complete Bill Nye "Earth's Seasons" handout with video

- complete all of the Seasonal Tilt and Whirl handouts and check your answers

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

Friday, September 12, 2025

Important Reminders

- No School on Monday, 9/22 (Staff Learning Day)

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/15:

- Newsela article: Nuclear plant shut down by jellyfish (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 990L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

Social Studies
1.) Archaeology test on Thurs. 9/18.  

      -study guide and vocabulary are posted in g.  class.

      -also make sure you have all your papers completed, stamped, and corrected to turn in on day of the test.

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

Math

1)   Review Sheet #2 (extra copies posted in g.  class)

2)   Assessment #2 on Fri. 9/19

*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
- complete Bill Nye "Moon" handout with video

- complete all of the Seasonal Tilt and Whirl handouts and check your answers

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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

 Important Reminders

- make sure your parents sign the WEB Social Permission Slip on ParentSquare (WEB Social is on Fri. 9/12 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.) — see this map for a list of activities

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/15:

- Newsela article: Nuclear plant shut down by jellyfish (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 990L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

Social Studies
1. ) Pottery Write-up.  Due Fri. 9/12.  

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

Math

1)   Homework #8: holt 7-1b worksheet (mathfiles)

2)   Finish CW and submit picture of your work to g. class assignment

*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
- complete Bill Nye "Moon" handout with video

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

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

 Important Reminders

- make sure your parents sign the WEB Social Permission Slip on ParentSquare (WEB Social is on Fri. 9/12 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.) — see this map for a list of activities

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/15:

- Newsela article: Nuclear plant shut down by jellyfish (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 990L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

Social Studies
Read the article "Examing Sources" (in g.class), then complete the worksheet.  Due. Wed. 9/10

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

Math

1)   Homework #7: holt 7-1b worksheet (mathfiles)

2)   Finish CW and submit picture of your work to g. class assignment

*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
- complete Bill Nye "Moon" handout with video

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

Monday, September 9, 2025

 Important Reminders

- make sure your parents sign the WEB Social Permission Slip on ParentSquare (WEB Social is on Fri. 9/12 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.) — see this map for a list of activities

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 9/15:

- Newsela article: Nuclear plant shut down by jellyfish (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 990L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

Social Studies
1).  Finish Pottery drawings.  Due Tues. 9/9

2).  Read the article "Examing Sources" (in g.class), then complete the worksheet.  Due. Wed. 9/10

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

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

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

Science
- bring a lego person for the lab tomorrow

- BrainPOP Phases of the Moon Investigation due TOMORROW

- complete all of the Lunar Cycle handouts and check your answers

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

Friday, September 5, 2025

Important Reminders

- make sure your parents sign the WEB Social Permission Slip on ParentSquare (WEB Social is on Fri. 9/12 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.)

Language Arts
No Homework

Social Studies
Finish Pottery drawings.  Due Tues. 9/9

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

Math

*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
- bring a lego person for the lab on Monday

- BrainPOP Phases of the Moon Investigation due next Tues. 9/4

- complete all of the Lunar Cycle handouts and check your answers

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

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Important Reminders

- make sure your parents sign the WEB Social Permission Slip on ParentSquare (WEB Social is on Fri. 9/12 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.)

Language Arts
- Venn Heads Poster project due this Fri. 9/5

Social Studies
Read the "Understanding History" article in g.class and complete the worksheet (2 sided). Due Fri 9/5

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

Math

Assessment #1 on Fri 9/5

*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

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

Science
- BrainPOP Phases of the Moon Investigation due next Tues. 9/4

- complete all of the Lunar Cycle handouts and check your answers

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

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

 Important Reminders

- make sure your parents sign the WEB Social Permission Slip on ParentSquare (WEB Social is on Fri. 9/12 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.)

Language Arts
- Venn Heads Poster project due this Fri. 9/5

Social Studies
Read the "Understanding History" article in g.class and complete the worksheet (2 sided). Due Fri 9/5

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

Math
1. Homework #6: Venn/Bar word problem (posted in math files)

2. Assessment #1 on Fri 9/5

*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

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

Science
No Homework

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

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

 Important Reminders

- make sure your parents sign the WEB Social Permission Slip on ParentSquare (WEB Social is on Fri. 9/12 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.)

Language Arts
- Venn Heads Poster project due this Fri. 9/5

Social Studies
Read Lesson 1 in HistoryAlive texbook and complete all Lesson 1 reading notes. Due Thurs. 9/4

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

Math
1. Complete 9/2/25 classwork if you were not able to finish in class.

2. Review Sheet #1 

3. Assessment #1 on Fri 9/5

*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

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

Science
No Homework

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