Thursday, April 30, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Minimum Day Schedule TOMORROW

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (next Tues/Thurs)

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 5/5:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 16-20 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 16-20 textual evidence in your responses)
- 

- NoRedInk Assignment #26: Hyphens

Social Studies

-Complete lesson 24 video activity in TCI online

-Bring in a twin-sized flat sheet (any color, any design) and two extra large safety pins by Fri. 5/1

(if you don't have a twin sized then bring the size up)

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

Math

-Assessment #15 on Fri. 5/1

*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):

- complete the Bill Nye "Earth's Crust" video if you did not finish it in class

- finish watching the Argument vs. Information Essay video and pay attention to the footnote citations at the end

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Climate Change project website due in Google Classroom by Tues. 5/5

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

Wednesday, April 28, 2026

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (Try to not schedule appointments or absences during these days; make sure you bring WIRED HEADPHONES/EARBUDS)

- look at tips for ELA PT writing

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 4/28:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 11-15 textual evidence in your responses)

DUE next Tues. 5/5:

- Newsela article: Record-breaking heat in March 2026 (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1000L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #26: Hyphens

Social Studies

-Lesson 23 reading notes due Thu. 4/29

-Bring in a twin-sized flat sheet (any color, any design) and two extra large safety pins by Fri. 5/1

(if you don't have a twin sized then bring the size up)

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

Math

-HW #77 -  solving inequalities and graphing worksheet (choose one level to complete)

-Assessment #15 on Fri. 5/1

*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 watching the Argument vs. Information Essay video and pay attention to the footnote citations at the end

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Climate Change project website due in Google Classroom by Tues. 5/5

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

- CPO Chapter 7 Quiz TOMORROW!!!

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

Monday, April 27, 2026

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (Try to not schedule appointments or absences during these days; make sure you bring WIRED HEADPHONES/EARBUDS)

- look at tips for ELA PT writing

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 4/28:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 11-15 textual evidence in your responses)

DUE next Tues. 5/5:

- Newsela article: Record-breaking heat in March 2026 (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 1000L even if you start off at a lower level). 

- NoRedInk Assignment #26: Hyphens

Social Studies

-Lesson 23 reading notes due Thu. 4/29

-Bring in a twin-sized flat sheet (any color, any design) and two extra large safety pins by Fri. 5/1

(if you don't have a twin sized then bring the size up)

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

Math

-HW #76 - CC1 8.3.3 #8-101 thru 105

-Review Sheet due Tue. 4/28

-Assessment #15 on Fri. 5/1

*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 watching the Argument vs. Information Essay video and pay attention to the footnote citations at the end

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Climate Change project website due in Google Classroom by Tues. 5/5

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

- CPO Chapter 7 Quiz TOMORROW!!!

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

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (Try to not schedule appointments or absences during these days; make sure you bring WIRED HEADPHONES/EARBUDS)

Language Arts

DUE next Tues. 4/28:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 11-15 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 11-15 textual evidence in your responses)

DUE next Mon. 4/27:

- Newsela article: Drought squeezes Everglades (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 #25: Connecting clauses with colons and semicolons

Social Studies

no homework

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

Math

- HW #75 - geo figures on a coordinate plane (posted in math files). Do all work in math journal.

*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 watching the Argument vs. Information Essay video and pay attention to the footnote citations at the end

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Climate Change project website due in Google Classroom by Tues. 5/5

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

- CPO Chapter 7 Quiz next Tues. 4/28!!!

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (Try to not schedule appointments or absences during these days; make sure you bring WIRED HEADPHONES/EARBUDS)

Language Arts

DUE this Thurs. 4/23:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 6-10 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 6-10 textual evidence in your responses)

DUE next Mon. 4/27:

- Newsela article: Drought squeezes Everglades (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 #25: Connecting clauses with colons and semicolons

Social Studies

-Lesson 22 video activity due tomorrow.

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

Math

- HW #74 - solving expressions (2-step equations) worksheet.  Choose one level to complete.

*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):

- Climate Change project website due in Google Classroom by Tues. 5/5

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (Try to not schedule appointments or absences during these days; make sure you bring WIRED HEADPHONES/EARBUDS)

Language Arts

DUE this Thurs. 4/23:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 6-10 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 6-10 textual evidence in your responses)

DUE next Mon. 4/27:

- Newsela article: Drought squeezes Everglades (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 #25: Connecting clauses with colons and semicolons

Social Studies

-Lesson 21 reading notes due Wed. 4/22

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

Math

- HW #73 - solving expression 2 worksheet.  Choose one level to complete.

*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):

- Climate Change project website due in Google Classroom by Tues. 5/5

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

Monday, April 20, 2026

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (Try to not schedule appointments or absences during these days; make sure you bring WIRED HEADPHONES/EARBUDS)

Language Arts

DUE this Thurs. 4/23:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 6-10 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 6-10 textual evidence in your responses)

DUE next Mon. 4/27:

- Newsela article: Drought squeezes Everglades (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 #25: Connecting clauses with colons and semicolons

Social Studies

-Lesson 20 reading notes due Tues. 4/21

-Lesson 21 reading notes due Wed. 4/22

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

Math

- HW #72 - solving expression 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

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

None

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Climate Change project website due in Google Classroom by Tues. 5/5

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

Thursday, April 9, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Spring Break next week 4/13-4/17 (No School)

- CAASPP Testing Schedule

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 4/10:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-5 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 1-5 textual evidence in your responses)

Social Studies

no homework 

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

Math

- HW #71 - CC2: 4.2.4  #4-65 thru 67, and 69

*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):

- work on your Climate Change Project website and the information writing on each of your webpages/tabs

- STEMscopes Human Impact on the Environment Quiz TOMORROW!!!

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

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Spring Break next week 4/13-4/17 (No School)

- CAASPP Testing Schedule

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 4/10:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-5 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 1-5 textual evidence in your responses)

Social Studies

no homework 

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

Math

- HW #70 - CC2: 4.2.4  #4-61 thru 64 

*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):

- work on your Climate Change Project website and the information writing on each of your webpages/tabs

- STEMscopes Human Impact on the Environment Quiz TOMORROW!!!

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

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Important Reminders

- Spring Break next week 4/13-4/17 (No School)

- CAASPP Testing Schedule

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 4/10:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-5 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 1-5 textual evidence in your responses)

Social Studies

no homework 

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

Math

- HW #69 - CC2: 4.2.3  #4-48 thru 53

*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):

- work on your Climate Change Project website and the information writing on each of your webpages/tabs

- STEMscopes Human Impact on the Environment Quiz TOMORROW!!!

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

Monday, April 6, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Spring Break 4/13 - 4/17 (No School)

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 4/10:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-5 packet

- NoRedInk Quiz #12 this Wed. 4/9!!!
covers: 
Identifying Active Voice Verbs

Identifying Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Identifying the Function of FANBOYS

Correcting Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

Identifying THAMOs (Conjunctive Adverbs)

Punctuating THAMOS at the Beginning of a Sentence

Punctuating THAMOS in the Middle of a Sentence

Identifying Subordinating Conjunctions (SWABIs)

Punctuating SWABIs at the Beginning of a Sentence

Punctuating SWABIs in the Middle of a Sentence

Commas with Dates

Commas with Items in a Series

Social Studies

-Complete Lesson 19 reading notes

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

Math

- HW #68 - CC2: 4.2.2  #4-39, 41, 43 and "Who drank 8 sodas" 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

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

None

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- work on your Climate Change Project website and the information writing on each of your webpages/tabs

- STEMscopes Human Impact on the Environment Quiz this Thurs. 4/9!!!

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

Thursday, April 2, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Spring Break 4/13 - 4/17 (No School)

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 4/6:

- Newsela article: Hawaii and U.S. tropical islands 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 #24: Commas for Formatting

DUE Tues. 4/7:

- Freak the Mighty Pre-Reading packet

Social Studies

-China relief map data sheets.  Complete your part.  Colored and inked.  

-India packet due Fri. 4/3 

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

Math

- HW #67 - CC2: 4.2.1  #4-27, 29 thru 33

- Assessment #13 on Thu. 4/2

*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):

- work on your Climate Change Project website and the information writing on each of your webpages/tabs

- CPO Chapter 14 Quiz this Wed. 4/1!!!

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

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Spring Break 4/13 - 4/17 (No School)

Language Arts

DUE next Mon. 4/6:

- Newsela article: Hawaii and U.S. tropical islands 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 #24: Commas for Formatting

DUE Tues. 4/7:

- Freak the Mighty Pre-Reading packet

Social Studies

-China relief map data sheets.  Complete your part.  Colored and inked.  

-India packet due Fri. 4/3 

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

Math

- HW #67 - CC2: 4.2.1  #4-27, 29 thru 33

- Assessment #13 on Thu. 4/2

*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):

- work on your Climate Change Project website and the information writing on each of your webpages/tabs

- CPO Chapter 14 Quiz this Wed. 4/1!!!

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