Thursday, March 5, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts
DUE next Mon. 3/9:
Newsela article: U.S. Southwest 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 #20: Commonly Confused Words IV

Social Studies
-Complete Lesson 16 reading notes 

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

Math
-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):
- 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, March 3, 2026

 Important Reminders

None

Language Arts
DUE next Mon. 3/9:
Newsela article: U.S. Southwest 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 #20: Commonly Confused Words IV

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
-Turn in CW from today into g class.
-Homework #60: CC2 3.3.2 #3-107 thru 111
-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):
- 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, March 2, 2026

Monday, March 2, 2026

Important Reminders

None


Language Arts
DUE next Mon. 3/9:
Newsela article: U.S. Southwest 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 #20: Commonly Confused Words IV

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 #59: CC2 3.3.1 #3-93 thru 97
-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):
- 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!    

Friday, February 27, 2026

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):
- 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):
- 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

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):
- 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

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):
- 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!