Ms MacInnes' Cedar Grove Blog

Good Morning Division 1! If you are coming to school this next week, please make sure you have pre-arranged your attendance with the office.  Remember to dress for the weather.  We will be spending as much time outside as possible.  Bring snacks and a lunch that is "picnic style".  You will pack out what you pack in.  In other words, you will take your garbage/recycling home with you and will need your own utensils if necessary.  Bring a water bottle, full.   Please make sure you also bring your school supplies back with you.  We will also be doing some writing, math, and crafts.  I look forward to seeing your faces in person! Library Day – Go to the Library Page for more information.   Shape of the Day – Thank Goodness It’s Friday! 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs a...

Good Morning Division 1! Shape of the Day – Thursday (Friday Eve)  8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. 9:00 – 10:15am – Math – Check the Math Page or see the riddle below: 10:15 – 11:15 – Go Outside.  Be active.  Be mindful.  11:15 – 12:00 – Science  or  Social Studies – Check out the Science Page for Links. *Science Fair* - We will likely have our science fair (Please let me know if you are going to participate so we can set up a station outside) in the SECOND week of June (8 th  – 12 th ).  We don’t have an exact date yet, as we will wait until closer to ensure dry weather. 12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch Break 1:00 – 2:00 – Language Arts.  Remember to check the Language Arts Page.  The theme this week for Creative Writing is ANXIETY.   2:...

Good Morning Division 1! Grade 7s, please remember you have a zoom meeting today with Elphinstone staff at 11:00am. Shape of the Day – Wednesday 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. 9:00 – 10:15am – Math – Check the Math Page or try to solve the question below: 10:15 – 11:15 – Go Outside.  Be active.     Be mindful.   Grade 7s, you need to be inside by 10:50 to prepare for your zoom call with Elphinstone Staff. (11:00 – 12:00) – Zoom call for Grade 7s.  I sent out the link again yesterday. 11:15 – 12:00 – Science  or  Social Studies – Check out the stuff featured on either the science or social studies pages. 12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch Break 1:00 – 2:00 – Language Arts.  Remember to check the Language Arts Page.  You could also check out the book bingo co...

Good Morning Division 1! Library Day – Go to the Library Page for more information.   Try to win your hat at Book Bingo! Grade 7s, please remember you have a zoom meeting tomorrow with Elphinstone staff at 11:00am. You were asked yesterday to create your own day plan for today, but if you’d prefer to use the one below, feel free! Shape of the Day – Tuesday 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. 9:00 – 10:15am – Math – Check the Math Page  10:15 – 11:15 – Go Outside.  Be active.  Be mindful.  11:15 – 12:00 – Science  or  Social Studies – Check out the stuff featured on either the science or social studies pages. 12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch Break 1:00 – 2:00 – Language Arts.  Remember to check the Language Arts Page.  The theme this week for Creative Writing ...

Good Morning Division 1! Shape of the Day – Just Another Manic Monday Many of you may be feeling anxious about the idea of returning to school for June.  I will remind you, this is a choice for your family and it is important that you make this as a family.  I would wish you to feel no pressure from me either way.  If you choose to come back, great!  I will welcome you with physically distanced arms.  If you choose to continue with home study, that is also great.  We can continue to communicate through email.  Please be sure to submit your survey from Ms Cowan by noon today.😀 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. 9:00 – 10:15am – Math.  Remember to check the Math Page or see the riddle below: If 9999 = 4, 8888 = 8, 1816 = 6, 1212 = 0, then 1919 = Answer: https://www.mathwarehouse.com/riddles/mat...

Good Morning Division 1! Today I will be unavailable to connect with you.  Sadly, I am attending my grandfather’s funeral, who passed away in April.  We had to wait until now to have a small family gathering.  We are relieved to be able to celebrate his life, together in person, even if still physically distanced.  This pandemic has impacted us all, good, bad, and sad.  And, I have a great deal of hope for our future and know that this will pass.  Chin up!  Have a fabulous weekend. Library Day – Go to the Library Page for more information.   Try to win your hat at Book Bingo! Shape of the Day – Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Grade 7s, check out the video link below to help inform you on taking band next year: https://youtu.be/76Dkz6sar6w 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. ...

Good Morning Division 1! Shape of the Day – Thursday (Friday Eve) – Extra Walk Day for those who have pre-arranged it with me. Thanks to those of you who came out for a walk yesterday! 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. 9:00 – 10:15am – Math – Check the Math Page or see the riddle below: A farmer is trying to cross a river. He is taking with him a rabbit, carrots and a fox, and he has a small raft. He can only bring 1 item a time across the river because his raft can only fit either the rabbit, the carrots or the fox. He knows, if left alone, the rabbit will eat the carrots and the fox will eat the rabbit.  How does he cross the river?   (You can assume that the fox does not eat the rabbit if the man is present, nor would the rabbit eat the carrots, you can also assume that the fox and the rabbit are not trying to escape and run aw...

Good Morning Division 1! Shape of the Day – Wednesday – Walk Day for those who have pre-arranged it with me. 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. 9:00 – 10:15am – Math – Check the Math Page or try the question below: A merchant can place 8 large boxes or 10 small boxes into a carton for shipping. In one shipment, he sent a total of 96 boxes. If there are more large boxes than small boxes, how many cartons did he ship? Read more:   https://www.mathwarehouse.com/riddles/math-riddles.php#ixzz6MvNTDB4r 10:15 – 11:15 – Go Outside.  Be active.  Be mindful.  11:15 – 12:00 – Science or Social Studies – What is the greatest technology of all time?  I have posted the assignment and some links on the Social Studies Page.  We will debate this once we head back into the classroom! 12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch ...

Good Morning Division 1! Library Day – Go to the Library Page for more information.   Try to win your hat at Book Bingo! Shape of the Day – Tuesday 8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns. 8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around. 9:00 – 10:15am – Math – Check the Math Page or investigate the problem below: 10:15 – 11:15 – Go Outside.  Be active.  Be mindful.  11:15 – 12:00 – Science  or  Social Studies – Does technology fit under the umbrella of science or social studies?  Create a paragraph that describes your thoughts. 12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch Break 1:00 – 2:00 – Language Arts.  Remember to check the Language Arts Page.  The theme this week for Creative Writing is TECHNOLOGY.   2:00 – 2:30 – Choice Activity – Head to the Choice Activity page and go for it!   Please...

Good Morning Division 1! Library Day – Go to the Library Page for more information.    Try to win your hat at Book Bingo! Don’t forget that Monday is Victoria Day.    Long Weekend!! Shape of the Day – Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Let me know if you are interested in a walk on this coming Wednesday.    You need your parents’ permission and then email me the following information by Tuesday morning at 11:00am: 1)      morning or afternoon 2)      Friend grouping preference (if any) 3)      The phone # of the parent I can speak with ahead of time to answer the required questions (if your parent is dropping you off, they can answer them for me then – please indicate if this is your plan) I will then put groups together (I can only have groups up to 6 students, so first come, first serve) and have the information out to you Tuesday evening.    If the demand is h...