Ms MacInnes' Cedar Grove Blog

Please keep your reading logs up to date.  You will find copies of reading logs at the back of the room.  Please practice being responsibility by picking up a new reading log when you need one and then handing them in on Mondays.  The idea is that you read for 30 minutes each night and then get your parent to sign off.  Finally, you hand this in on Monday morning. This coming Wednesday we will meet with Elphi staff to welcome our grade 7s!  There will be a parent meeting as well.  Please check your email boxes for a zoom invite. Story Plot Diagrams and Character Sketches are now overdue.  Please finish these up if your name is on the board and then hand them in. Your fire safety plans are overdue.  If you still need a booklet, there are copies at the front of the room.  Remember Mr Fachin will be checking in with your family to ensure that you have a plan. In Math, we continued with algebra.  Our pre-test will be Monday.  We will co...

Please keep your reading logs up to date.  You will find copies of reading logs at the back of the room.  Please practice being responsibility by picking up a new reading log when you need one and then handing them in on Mondays.  The idea is that you read for 30 minutes each night and then get your parent to sign off.  Finally, you hand this in on Monday morning. Story Plot Diagrams and Character Sketches are now overdue.  Please finish these up if your name is on the board and then hand them in. Your fire safety plans are overdue.  If you still need a booklet, there are copies at the front of the room.  Remember Mr Fachin will be checking in with your family to ensure that you have a plan. Please get your behaviour contracts in ASAP as well. Please bring in board games for the afternoon! In Math, we continued with algebra.  Our pre-test will be Monday.  We will continue to practice turning words into math equations.  Please try the fol...

Please keep your reading logs up to date.  You will find copies of reading logs at the back of the room.  Please practice being responsibility by picking up a new reading log when you need one and then handing them in on Mondays.  The idea is that you read for 30 minutes each night and then get your parent to sign off.  Finally, you hand this in on Monday morning. Please discuss the difference between knowledge and wisdom with your family: Knowledge: Knowing something and putting it to use. Wisdom: The next step up.  Knowing how to use the knowledge wisely, to help others. Story Plot Diagrams and Character Sketches are now overdue.  Please finish these up if your name is on the board and then hand them in. Your fire safety plans are overdue.  If you still need a booklet, there are copies at the front of the room.  Remember Mr Fachin will be checking in with your family to ensure that you have a plan. Please get your behaviour contracts in ASAP as ...

 Please keep your reading logs up to date.  You will find copies of reading logs at the back of the room.  Please practice being responsibility by picking up a new reading log when you need one and then handing them in on Mondays.  The idea is that you read for 30 minutes each night and then get your parent to sign off.  Finally, you hand this in on Monday morning. Story Plot Diagrams and Character Sketches are now overdue.  Please finish these up if your name is on the board and then hand them in. Your fire safety plans are due tomorrow.  If you still need a booklet, there are copies at the front of the room.  Remember Mr Fachin will be picking these up tomorrow and may make contact with you if you don't have a plan in. Please get your behaviour contracts in ASAP as well. In Math, we continued with algebra.  We will have a pre-test Thursday.  Please feel free to complete the following questions s practice: Today we started our popsicle ...

 Welcome Back to Week 9!  That's right, only 9 weeks left of grade 7. Please keep your reading logs up to date.  You will find copies of reading logs at the back of the room.  Please practice being responsibility by picking up a new reading log when you need one and then handing them in on Mondays.  The idea is that you read for 30 minutes each night and then get your parent to sign off.  Finally, you hand this in on Monday morning. Story Plot Diagrams and Character Sketches are now overdue.  Please finish these up if your name is on the board and then hand them in. Your fire safety plans are due on Wednesday.  If you still need a booklet, there are copies at the front of the room.  Remember Mr Fachin will be picking these up on Wednesday and may make contact with you if you don't have a plan in. Today we had our Drug Awareness Panel.  There were lots of great questions answered and would be a great way to start a discussion in your hous...

Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Make sure that you start your fire safety package with your families.  Remember that these are due on Wednesday of next week.   Please remember that we will not have any more class time to complete your character sketch or your story plot diagram.  These will now have to be done at home or using your SDL. Here are some sample diagrams: Hot Seats are now complete! Today we reviewed algebra again.  We will continue to work on this during the next few weeks. Here are some questions in case you'd like some practice: Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are awesome!

 Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs will be handed out tomorrow and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Please remember that we will not have any more class time to complete your character sketch or your story plot diagram.  These will now have to be done at home or using your SDL. Here are some sample diagrams: Hot Seats will continue tomorrow! Today we reviewed algebra again.  We will continue to work on this during the next few weeks. Here are some questions in case you'd like some practice: Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are awesome!

Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs will be handed out tomorrow and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Please remember that we will not have any more class time to complete your character sketch or your story plot diagram.  These will now have to be done at home or using your SDL. Please see the notes below on what a story plot diagram is: Here are some sample diagrams: Hot Seats will start tomorrow! Today we reviewed algebra again.  We will continue to work on this during the next few weeks. Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are awesome!

 Welcome back! Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs will be handed out tomorrow and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Please just remember that you have to complete your Story Plot Diagrams by Tuesday, April 20th. Please see the notes below on what a story plot diagram is: Here are some sample diagrams: Hot Seats will start on Wednesday! Today we reviewed algebra.  We will continue to work on this during the next few weeks. Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are awesome!

Welcome back! Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs were handed out today and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Tomorrow your Character Sketches are due.  Some of you asked for an extension until the next day (Thursday).  Please just remember that you have to complete your Story Plot Diagrams by Tuesday, April 20th. Please see the notes below on what a story plot diagram is: People completed their math tests today.  If you were not here, you can make this up during recess or lunch tomorrow.   Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are awesome!

 Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs will be handed out Tuesday and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Character Attributes Outlines are due.  Remember that your Character Sketches are due April 14th 2021.  You will have class time to work on these. You will have a math test on area and perimeter of parallelograms and triangles on Tuesday.  We will be practicing these concepts throughout the rest of the week.  You will also have a pre-test tomorrow to practice on.  If you'd like more practice please click on the links: https://www.math-drills.com/measurement/parallelograms_area_perimeter_0109_0decimal_002.1360882009.pdf https://www.math-drills.com/measurement/triangles_area_perimeter_all_upright_003.1436903682.pdf A notice went home today regarding our upcoming drug and substance use panel. ...

Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs were handed out today and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Character Attributes Outlines are due.  Remember that your Character Sketches are due April 14th 2021.  You will have class time to work on these. You will have a math test on area and perimeter of parallelograms and triangles on Tuesday.  We will be practicing these concepts throughout the rest of the week.  You will also have a pre-test tomorrow to practice on.  If you'd like more practice please click on the links: https://www.math-drills.com/measurement/parallelograms_area_perimeter_0109_0decimal_002.1360882009.pdf https://www.math-drills.com/measurement/triangles_area_perimeter_all_upright_003.1436903682.pdf Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are awesome!

 Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs were handed out today and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Character Attributes Outlines are due.  Remember that your Character Sketches are due a week from today: April 14th 2021.  You will have class time to work on these. You will have a math test on area and perimeter of parallelograms and triangles on Friday.  We will be practicing these concepts throughout the rest of the week.  You will also have a pre-test tomorrow to practice on.  If you'd like more practice please click on the links: https://www.math-drills.com/measurement/parallelograms_area_perimeter_0109_0decimal_002.1360882009.pdf https://www.math-drills.com/measurement/triangles_area_perimeter_all_upright_003.1436903682.pdf Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are aweso...

 Welcome back from the four-day weekend! Please remember to bring in your reading logs if you have not done so already.  New logs were handed out today and need to be filled in each night after reading for 30 minutes.  You can do this!  Then, have your parents initial your reading sessions. Tomorrow your Character Attributes Outlines are due.  Please make sure that you are prepared to hand these in by 10:00am. You will have a math test on area and perimeter of parallelograms and triangles on Friday.  We will be practicing these concepts throughout the rest of the week.  You will also have a pre-test to practice on.  If you'd like mer practice please click on the link: https://www.math-drills.com/measurement/parallelograms_area_perimeter_0109_0decimal_001.1360882011.pdf Thanks so much for your dedication to safety.  You are awesome!

 Please remember to bring in your reading logs.  It is expected that you read 30 minutes each day.  Then have your parents sign off on what you've read! Thanks to everyone for a successful math test.  Those of you who were away can complete this on Tuesday, when you return. Many thanks to everyone wearing a mask today.  You are showing a strong sense of community and I appreciate you taking charge of your own responsibility and not making me ask you.  You are awesome! The pranks today were very funny.  Thanks for showing such strong spirit!  April fools! Have a great long weekend!