Friday, February 27, 2026

 Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 3/2:

- Newsela article: Why cities at the same latitude have different climates (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 #19: Commonly Confused Words III

Social Studies

-Mandala assignment due Wed. 3/4

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

Math

-Homework #58:  Bobo the bouncing ball (prompt is posted in math files --> hw). Due Wed 3/4

-Review Sheet #12 due Tues. 3/3

-Assessment #12 on Fri. 3/6

Key dates:  Assessments will be taking during class time as they are timed tests.  

Mon., 3/9/26 - 7+ readiness test

Tue., 3/10/26 - 7/8 algebra test

 

*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):

- check your answers for Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns and Deep Ocean Currents 

- watch the "Ice on Fire" documentary if you missed any portion of it

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

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

Thursday, February 26, 2026

 Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 3/2:

- Newsela article: Why cities at the same latitude have different climates (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 #19: Commonly Confused Words III

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due this Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

No homework 

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

Math

Homework #57:  CC1 6.1.1 #6-5 through 11

Key dates:  Assessments will be taking during class time as they are timed tests.  

Mon., 3/9/26 - 7+ readiness test

Tue., 3/10/26 - 7/8 algebra test

 

*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):

- check your answers for Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns and Deep Ocean Currents 

- watch the "Ice on Fire" documentary if you missed any portion of it

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

 Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 3/2:

- Newsela article: Why cities at the same latitude have different climates (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 #19: Commonly Confused Words III

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due this Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

-Lesson 14 reading notes. due Thu. 2/26

-Finish Video activity for lesson 15.  due Thu. 2/26

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

Math

Key dates:  Assessments will be taking during class time as they are timed tests.  

Mon., 3/9/26 - 7+ readiness test

Tue., 3/10/26 - 7/8 algebra test

 

*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):

- check your answers for Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns and Deep Ocean Currents 

- watch the "Ice on Fire" documentary if you missed any portion of it

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; 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, February 24, 2026

Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 3/2:

- Newsela article: Why cities at the same latitude have different climates (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 #19: Commonly Confused Words III

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due this Fri. 2/27

- NoRedInk Quiz #9 TOMORROW!!!
covers: 
Using Possessive Pronouns with Gerunds

Using "Who" in Various Cases

"Who" vs. "Whom"

Using Subject and Object Pronouns

Using "He," "She," "Him," and "Her" in Compounds

Using Reflexie Pronouns

Identifying Subordinating Conjunctions (SWABIs)

Identifying Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Identifying THAMOs (Conjunctive Adverbs)

Using the Appropriate FANBOYS

Matching Correlative Conjunctions

Correcting FANBOYS Errors

Social Studies

-Lesson 15 reading notes. due tomorrow.

-Lesson 14 reading notes. due Thu. 2/26

-Finish Video activity for lesson 15.  due Thu. 2/26

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

Math

Key dates:  Assessments will be taking during class time as they are timed tests.  

Mon., 3/9/26 - 7+ readiness test

Tue., 3/10/26 - 7/8 algebra test

 

*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):

- check your answers for Ocean Currents and Weather Patterns and Deep Ocean Currents 

- watch the "Ice on Fire" documentary if you missed any portion of it

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; 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, February 23, 2026

Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 3/2:

- Newsela article: Why cities at the same latitude have different climates (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 #19: Commonly Confused Words III

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due this Fri. 2/27

- NoRedInk Quiz #9 this Mon. 2/25!!!
covers: 
Using Possessive Pronouns with Gerunds

Using "Who" in Various Cases

"Who" vs. "Whom"

Using Subject and Object Pronouns

Using "He," "She," "Him," and "Her" in Compounds

Using Reflexie Pronouns

Identifying Subordinating Conjunctions (SWABIs)

Identifying Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Identifying THAMOs (Conjunctive Adverbs)

Using the Appropriate FANBOYS

Matching Correlative Conjunctions

Correcting FANBOYS Errors

Social Studies

No homework 

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

Math

-HW #56:  Park playground problem (composite area practice) - posted in Unit 6 math files -> hw.  Sigma, complete homework in your. math journals.

Key dates:  Assessments will be taking during class time as they are timed tests.  

Mon., 3/9/26 - 7+ readiness test

Tue., 3/10/26 - 7/8 algebra test

 

*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 TODAY

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  Important Reminders

- Minimum Day schedule this Fri. 2/13

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 2/23:

- Newsela article: China plants trees in desert (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 #18: Pronoun Case

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

-Correct lesson 13.  If you don't see it appear in your g class, then it means you did not complete it and will need a late slip.  

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

Math

-HW #55: Area of a trapezoid worksheet (math files)

-Assessment #11 on Thurs. 2/12

 

*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 Mon. 2/23

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; 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, February 10, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Minimum Day schedule this Fri. 2/13

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 2/23:

- Newsela article: China plants trees in desert (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 #18: Pronoun Case

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

-Lesson 13 video notes

-Lesson 13 reading notes due Wed. 2/11

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

Math

-HW #54: Area of a triangle worksheet (math files)

-Assessment #11 on Thurs. 2/12

 

*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 Mon. 2/23

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; 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, February 9, 2026

Important Reminders

- Minimum Day schedule this Fri. 2/13

Language Arts

DUE Mon. 2/23:

- Newsela article: China plants trees in desert (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 #18: Pronoun Case

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

-Lesson 13 video notes

-Lesson 13 reading notes due Wed. 2/11

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

Math

-HW #53: Area of a parallelogram worksheet (math files)

-Review Sheet #11 due Tues. 2/10

-Assessment #11 on Thurs. 2/12

 

*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 Mon. 2/23

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; 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, February 6, 2026

 Important Reminders

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/9:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northwest 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 #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

no homework 

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

Math

-Review Sheet #11 due Tues. 2/10

-Assessment #11 on Thurs. 2/12

 

*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):

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

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

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

Wednesday, February 4, 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 this Fri. 2/6 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.

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

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/9:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northwest 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 #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

Social Studies

no homework 

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

Math

-HW #51:  CC1: 5.2.2 #5-55, 56, 58, 61, and 64

-HW #52:  CC1: 5.3.1 #5-71 thru 74 due Fri. 2/6/26

 

*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 "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due this Thurs. 2/5

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

- read the "Solar" handout and be ready for a quiz this Friday on Alternative Energy Sources

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; 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, February 2, 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 this Fri. 2/6 from 3:05-4:15 p.m.

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

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 2/9:

- Newsela article: U.S. Northwest 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 #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- Malala Inspirational Quote Poster due Fri. 2/27

- NoRedInk Quiz #8 this Wed. 2/4!!!

covers: 
Identifying Verbs in Simple, Progressive, and Perfect Tenses
Forming Present Participles
Identifying Progressive Tenses
Forming Past Participles
Identifying Perfect Tenses
Forming Singular Possessives 1
Apostrophe with "Others," Others'," and "Each Other's"
Forming Possessives with Regular Plurals

Social Studies

-Migration Timeline project due Tues 2/3

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

Math

-Finish all CW from 1/29 and 1/30 (posted in google classroom).  Then correct them all and attach into your math journal.  Answers posted in math files Unit 6.

-HW #50 Land Section packet.  Due Wed. 2/4

 

*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 "Predicting Hurricanes" Investigation due this Thurs. 2/5

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

- read the "Hydrogen" handout and be ready for a quiz this Friday on Alternative Energy Sources

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

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. 3/13
- 25 rows filled out in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) --- you should be doing one row for each school day between 2/2-3/13; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

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