Wednesday, January 28, 2026

  Important Reminders

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

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

Language Arts

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

DUE next Mon. 12/15:

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

- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

-Israel packet due Friday 1/30

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

Math

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

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

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

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

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Fronts" Investigation due TOMORROW

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

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

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

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

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

 Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

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

DUE next Mon. 12/15:

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

- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

-Israel packet due Friday 1/30

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

Math

-HW #49:  CC1 5.1.4 #5-34 thru 38

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

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

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

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

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Fronts" Investigation Thurs. 1/29

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

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

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

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

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Monday, January 26, 2026

Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

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

DUE next Mon. 12/15:

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

- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

-Israel packet due Friday 1/30

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

Math

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

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

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

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

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

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- BrainPOP "Fronts" Investigation Thurs. 1/29

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

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

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

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

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Friday, January 23, 2026

 Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

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

Social Studies

-Elements of a synagogue diagram due tomorrow.

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

Math

-Review Sheet due Mon. 1/26

-Assessment #10 on Thurs. 1/29 

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

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

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

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

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

Social Studies

-Elements of a synagogue diagram due tomorrow.

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

Math

-HW #47:  CC1 4.1.3 #4-36 thru 39

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

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

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

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

 Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

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

Social Studies

-Elements of a synagogue diagram due tomorrow.

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

Math

-HW #47:  CC1 4.1.3 #4-36 thru 39

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

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

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

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Introduction to Energy" handout and be ready for a quiz in the near future

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

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

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

Social Studies

-Elements of a synagogue discussion questions due tomorrow.

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

Math

-HW #46:  CC1 4.1.1 & 4.1.2 #4-7, 16, 17, and 20

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

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

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

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read the "Global Climate Change" handout and be ready for a quiz in the near future

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

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Friday, January 16, 2026

   Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday, 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

- No School on Mon. 1/19 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Language Arts

- I Am Malala slide deck work due next Fri. 1/23 (see directions on Google Classroom)

Social Studies

-Lesson 11 reading notes due Fri 1/16

-Lesson 12 video activity due Fri 1/16

-Lesson 12 reading notes due Fri 1/16

(you will have time in class to work on your assignments as well)

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

Math

-Assessment #9 on Thu. 1/15

*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):

None

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

  Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

- Minimum Day schedule on Fri. 1/16

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

-Lesson 11 reading notes due Fri 1/16

-Lesson 12 video activity due Fri 1/16

-Lesson 12 reading notes due Fri 1/16

(you will have time in class to work on your assignments as well)

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

Math

-Assessment #9 on Thu. 1/15

*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):

None

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

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

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

 Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

- Minimum Day schedule on Fri. 1/16

Language Arts

- work on the I Am Malala slide deck (see directions in Google Classroom)

Social Studies

-Ancient Israel map project due Tue. 1/13

-Lesson 11 reading notes due Fri 1/16

-Lesson 12 video activity due Fri 1/16

-Lesson 12 reading notes due Fri 1/16

(you will have time in class to work on your assignments as well)

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

Math

-Homework #45: CC2 4.1.2 #4-13, 15, 19, and 20

-Homework #44: Proportional drawing  (math files) due Wed. 1/ 14

-Assessment #9 on Thu. 1/15

*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)

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

Monday, January 12, 2026

 Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

- Minimum Day schedule on Fri. 1/16

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

-Ancient Israel map project due Tue. 1/13

-Lesson 11 reading notes due Fri 1/16

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

Math

-Homework #42:  Snowman project (math files) due Tue. 1/13

-Review Sheet #9 due Tue. 1/13

-Homework #44: Proportional drawing  (math files) due Wed. 1/ 14

-Assessment #9 on Thu. 1/15

*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!   

Friday, January 9, 2026

Important Reminders

- California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

-Minimum Day on Fri 1/16

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 1/12:

- 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). 

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

Social Studies

-Ancient Israel map project due Tue. 1/13

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

Math

-Homework #42:  Snowman project (math files) due Tue. 1/13

-Review Sheet #9 due Tue. 1/13

-Assessment #9 on Thu. 1/15

*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 the Probability and Prediction handout if you did not finish in class

- Mid-Semester Notebook Check next Mon. 1/12!!! (see the Village A Earth Science webpage for the "A+ Notebook Checks" section for what to expect):

• Make sure Table of Contents is complete according to Ms. Sun's model (it needs to be hand-written and not printed)
• All pages should have a stamp on it (unless it's Guided Notes) — if you are missing stamps, come at Brunch/Lunch to get it stamped
• Pages 56, 62, 68-84, 86-91, 93-94 will be checked, and pages that qualify for extra credit (very neat coloring) are pg. 56, 62, 71-73, 87-88

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

Thursday, January 8, 2026

 Important Reminders

-California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 1/12:

- 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). 

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

Social Studies

-Egypt packet due Fri. 1/9

-Ancient Israel map project due Tue. 1/13

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

Math

-Homework #42:  Snowman project (math files) due Tue. 1/13

-Homework #43: CC2 4.1.1 problems #4-6, 9, and 10; AND scaling practice (math files)

*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 the Forecast for Omaha handout if you did not finish in class

- Mid-Semester Notebook Check next Mon. 1/12!!! (see the Village A Earth Science webpage for the "A+ Notebook Checks" section for what to expect):

• Make sure Table of Contents is complete according to Ms. Sun's model (it needs to be hand-written and not printed)
• All pages should have a stamp on it (unless it's Guided Notes) — if you are missing stamps, come at Brunch/Lunch to get it stamped
• Pages 56, 62, 68-84, 86-91, 93-94 will be checked, and pages that qualify for extra credit (very neat coloring) are pg. 56, 71-73, 87-88

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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

  Important Reminders

-California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 1/12:

- 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). 

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

- Newsela Reading Quiz #2 this Wed. 1/7!!!

- NoRedInk Quiz #7 this Wed. 1/7!!!

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

-Egypt packet due Fri. 1/9

-Ancient Israel map project due Tue. 1/13

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

Math

-Homework #42:  Snowman project (math files) due Tue. 1/13

*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 the Forecast for Omaha handout if you did not finish in class

- Optional Extra Credit: Mineta Transportation Institute Poster Contest and California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest

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

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

 Important Reminders

-California Academy of Sciences field trip on Thursday 2/5 (Make sure you remind your parents to fill out the permission slip if they have not done so yet)

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 1/12:

- 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). 

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

- Newsela Reading Quiz #2 this Wed. 1/7!!!

- NoRedInk Quiz #7 this Wed. 1/7!!!

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

-Egypt packet due Fri. 1/9

-Ancient Israel map project due Tue. 1/13

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

Math

-Homework #42:  Snowman project (math files) due Tue. 1/13

*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 the Forecast for Omaha handout if you did not finish in class

- Optional Extra Credit: Mineta Transportation Institute Poster Contest and California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest

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

Monday, January 5, 2026

Important Reminders

None

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 1/12:

- 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). 

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

- Newsela Reading Quiz #2 this Wed. 1/7!!!

- NoRedInk Quiz #7 this Wed. 1/7!!!

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

-Egypt packet due Fri 1/9

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

Math

-Homework #41:  Weight conversion practice (math files)

*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 the Forecast for Omaha handout if you did not finish in class

- Optional Extra Credit: Mineta Transportation Institute Poster Contest and California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest

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