Friday, September 4, 2026

Important Reminders

- No School next Mon. 9/7 (Labor Day)

Language Arts

- finish writing at least two paragraphs for Language Arts notebook Entry #3

DUE Mon. 9/14:

- Newsela article: Turf war — synthetic vs. natural grass (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 950L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations and WRITE Prompt are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

*** Make sure your Language Arts Notebook is complete according to the Table of Contents!

Social Studies

-Archaeological specialist character drawing due Fri. 9/4

Math

-Assessment #1 on Thur. 9/3 

Make sure you are studying the review sheet #1 and have checked your answers.  

*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 Phases of the Moon Investigation — due Fri. 9/11

- check out the Lunar Phases Simulator (click the link on the right hand side of the webpage)

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

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Important Reminders

- No School next Mon. 9/7 (Labor Day)

Language Arts

- finish writing at least two paragraphs for Language Arts notebook Entry #3

DUE Mon. 9/14:

- Newsela article: Turf war — synthetic vs. natural grass (read the article and take the quiz at the end whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to 950L even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations and WRITE Prompt are required.

- NoRedInk Assignment #1: Plural vs. Possessive Nouns

*** Make sure your Language Arts Notebook is complete according to the Table of Contents!

Social Studies

-Archaeological specialist character drawing due Fri. 9/4

Math

-Assessment #1 on Thur. 9/3 

Make sure you are studying the review sheet #1 and have checked your answers.  

*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 pg. 20-21 of your Science binder TONIGHT

- check out the Lunar Phases Simulator (click the link on the right hand side of the webpage)

- finish the Conclusion section of M&M Investigation #1 and M&M Investigation #2

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

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

 Important Reminders

- finish organizing your iPad homescreen according to this list (skip all apps you cannot find in Mosyle School app)

- fill out Student Technology Agreement on StudentSquare if you have not

Language Arts

- finish doing both Reading Comprehension annotations and Active Reading annotations for the cow article

Social Studies

-Archaeological specialist character drawing due Fri. 9/4

Math

-Assessment #1 on Thur. 9/3 

Make sure you are studying the review sheet #1 and have checked your answers.  

*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 Conclusion section of M&M Investigation #1 and M&M Investigation #2

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

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

  Important Reminders

- finish organizing your iPad homescreen according to this list (skip all apps you cannot find in Mosyle School app)

- fill out Student Technology Agreement on StudentSquare if you have not

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

-Archaeological specialist character drawing due Fri. 9/4

Math

-Assessment #1 on Thur. 9/3 

Make sure you are studying the review sheet #1 and have checked your answers.  

*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 Conclusion section of M&M Investigation #1 and M&M Investigation #2

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

Monday, August 31, 2026

 Important Reminders

- finish organizing your iPad homescreen according to this list (skip all apps you cannot find in Mosyle School app)

- fill out Student Technology Agreement on StudentSquare if you have not

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

-Lesson 1 reading notes due Tues. 9/1

-Archaeological specialist character drawing due Fri. 9/4

Math

-HW #5: CC1 2.1.2 #2-15, 16, 17, and 19

-Review Sheet #1 due Tues. 9/1.  Answers will be posted in google classroom tomorrow.  Check answers only after you have attempted the review sheet on your own.

-Assessment #1 on Thur. 9/3 

Make sure you are studying the review sheet #1 and have checked your answers.  

*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 Conclusion section of M&M Investigation #1 and M&M Investigation #2

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

Friday, August 28, 2026

 Important Reminders

- finish organizing your iPad homescreen according to this list (skip all apps you cannot find in Mosyle School app)

- fill out Student Technology Agreement on StudentSquare if you have not

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

-Lesson 1 reading notes due Tues. 9/1

Math

-HW #5: CC1 2.1.2 #2-15, 16, 17, and 19

Review Sheet due Tues. 9/1.  Answers will be posted in google classroom tomorrow.  Check answers only after you have attempted the review sheet on your own.

-Assessment #1 on Thur. 9/3

*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

No Homework

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz next Mon. 8/31!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

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

Thursday, August 27, 2026

 Important Reminders

- finish organizing your iPad homescreen according to this list (skip all apps you cannot find in Mosyle School app)

- fill out Student Technology Agreement on StudentSquare if you have not

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

-Lesson 1 reading notes due Tues. 9/1

Math

-Review Sheet due Tues. 9/1.  Answers will be posted in google classroom tomorrow.  Check answers only after you have attempted the review sheet on your own.

-Assessment #1 on Thur. 9/3

*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

No Homework

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz next Mon. 8/31!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

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

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

 Important Reminders

- finish organizing your iPad homescreen according to this list (skip all apps you cannot find in Mosyle School app)

- fill out Student Technology Agreement on StudentSquare if you have not

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

no homework

Math

-Homework #4: Judge (Venn diagram) worksheet.  Make sure you read the directions at the top of the worksheet.

-Attach your homework into your 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

No Homework

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz next Mon. 8/31!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

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

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Important Reminders

- Back to School Night TONIGHT (only for parents—no kids)

- finish organizing your iPad homescreen according to this list (skip all apps you cannot find in Mosyle School app)

- fill out Student Technology Agreement on StudentSquare if you have not

Language Arts

- E-mail Etiquette Assignment due TODAY

Social Studies

-Finish Understanding History worksheet and Examining Sources worksheet.  DUE Wed 8/26

-Find the reading materials for the worksheets in Social studies google classroom.  

Math

-finish your classwork

*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

- Parent Survey PASTDUE

- Student Survey PASTDUE

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.1C: What's Your Hypothesis?

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.2E: Observations vs. Opinions

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz next Mon. 8/31!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

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

Monday, August 24, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Back to School Night TOMORROW NIGHT (only for parents—no kids)

Language Arts

- E-mail Etiquette Assignment due TOMORROW

Social Studies

-Finish Understanding History worksheet and Examining Sources worksheet.  DUE Wed 8/26

-Find the reading materials for the worksheets in Social studies google classroom.  

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

- Parent Survey due TODAY

- Student Survey due TODAY

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.1C: What's Your Hypothesis?

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.2E: Observations vs. Opinions

- CPO Chapter 1 Quiz next Mon. 8/31!!! (review with your guided notes or the textbook)

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

Friday, August 21, 2026

Important Reminders

- Back to School Night next Tuesday (only for parents—no kids)

Language Arts

- finish About Me booklet over the weekend, due next Mon. 8/25

- E-mail Etiquette Assignment due next Tues. 8/26

Social Studies

no homework

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

- Parent Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- Student Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.1C: What's Your Hypothesis?

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.2E: Observations vs. Opinions

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

Thursday, August 20, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Back to School Night next Tuesday (only for parents—no kids)

Language Arts

- E-mail Etiquette Assignment due next Tues. 8/26

Social Studies

no homework

Math

-Homework #3: [CC1 1.1.4]  #1-25, 29 through 31

-check your previous night's homework answers in math files - You need to log into your school account to access the answers.  

*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

- Parent Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- Student Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- complete Science Drawing handout

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.1C: What's Your Hypothesis?

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

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Back to School Night next Tuesday (only for parents—no kids)

Language Arts

- E-mail Etiquette Assignment due next Tues. 8/26

Social Studies

no homework

Math

-Homework #2: Prime factorization worksheet

-check your previous night's homework answers in math files

-Bring signed book contract

-Graph notebook (see Math syllabus materials)

*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

- Parent Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- Student Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- complete Science Drawing handout

- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 1.1C: What's Your Hypothesis?

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

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Important Reminders

- keep bringing your name tent to school

Language Arts

- E-mail Etiquette Assignment due next Tues. 8/26

Social Studies

-Finish Assembling an Archaeological Team worksheet

-Bring signed book contract

Math

-Homework #1: CC1 1.1.3 #1-19, 20, 23 *(SEE NOTES BELOW #1-19 DOES NOT mean problems 1 through 19)

-Bring signed book contract

-Graph notebook (see Math syllabus materials)

*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

- Parent Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- Student Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- complete Science Drawing handout

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

Monday, August 17, 2026

  Important Reminders

- keep bringing your name tent to school

Language Arts

No Homework

Social Studies

-Bring signed book contract

Math

-Graph of Me activity

-Birthday Bar Graph

-Bring signed book contract

-Graph notebook (see Math syllabus materials)

Science

- Parent Survey due next Mon. 8/24

- Student Survey due next Mon. 8/24

Thursday, May 14, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Make sure you fill out the permission slips to Blackberry Farm

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 5/8:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 21-25 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 21-25 textual evidence in your responses)

Social Studies

-Polis Presentations on Tues. 5/26

-Greek Olympics will happen after lunch (during 6th and 7th period) on Thur. 5/21

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

Math

-HW #80: CC1 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 problems #9-35, 36, 43, 44, and 47

*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 TODAY

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

 Important Reminders

- Make sure you fill out the permission slips to Blackberry Farm

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 5/8:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 21-25 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 21-25 textual evidence in your responses)

Social Studies

-Polis Presentations on Tues. 5/26

-Greek Olympics will happen after lunch (during 6th and 7th period) on Thur. 5/21

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

Math

-HW #79: Boxy builders (volume and surface area)

*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 TODAY

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (tomorrow)

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 5/8:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 21-25 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 21-25 textual evidence in your responses)

Social Studies

-Bring in a twin-sized flat sheet (any color, any design) and two extra large safety pins if you have not done so yet.

(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 #78: Box to net worksheet (rectangular prisms)

*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 TODAY

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Schedule (this Tues/Thurs)

Language Arts

DUE this Fri. 5/8:

- Freak the Mighty Chapters 21-25 packet (make sure to refer to Chapter 21-25 textual evidence in your responses)

Social Studies

-Bring in a twin-sized flat sheet (any color, any design) and two extra large safety pins if you have not done so yet.

(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 #78: Box to net worksheet (rectangular prisms)

*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 TODAY

- Media Component due by Fri. 5/22

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

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!