Learning Activities Blog- Spring Break 2020

Dear Students and Families, 

I know this break was unexpected and many of you might be home without books or learning activities.  I am going to post here 3 times a week throughout our extended Spring Break.  No activities are required, but I will respond to anyone who completes one of the activities!  You can comment here or in the case of a padlet you can leave a comment.  If parents or students need to contact me, you can contact me by email.  


I look forward to seeing what my amazing gifted students can do.  

I wish you all health and patience during this trying time.

-Mrs. Carney

Update from CMSD

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Based on Governor Dewine's latest guidance, all Parent Teacher Conferences for Monday, March 16 are canceled. Our student food program will start Monday as planned. Visit http://clevelandmetroschools.org/Coronavirus for more information.

On Thursday, March 12th, Governor DeWine ordered the closure of all Ohio schools beginning at the close of business on Monday, March 16^th for a three-week period.  While there are many implications and details to be worked out in this closure, CMSD is going to operate on the following modified schedule.

Friday, March 13^th was the last day of school for CMSD students before the break. School-based staff members reminded students to take all important supplies, personal belongings, medications, and other materials home with them.  They also might have sent home instructional materials for students to work on during this closure. 

Tuesday, March 17^th will be used for polling locations as planned.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

For the latest information and resources on the coronavirus, click here.

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AVISO IMPORTANTE: Basado en la directriz más recién del Gobernador DeWine, las Reuniones Padres-Maestros programadas para mañana, lunes, 16 de marzo quedan canceladas.  El programa de nutrición comenzará mañana, así como previsto.  Visite http://clevelandmetroschools.org/Coronavirus para más información.

El jueves, 12 de marzo, el Gobernador DeWine ordenó el cierre de todas las escuelas en Ohio, comenzando al final del día laboral el lunes, 16 de marzo por un periodo de tres semanas. Mientras que este anuncio tiene varias implicaciones y hay muchos detalles que quedan por determinar, CMSD seguirá el siguiente calendario modificado:

Viernes, 13 de marzo fue el último día de clases para estudiantes de CMSD. El personal escolar ayudó a los estudiantes a recoger sus útiles importantes, pertenecías, medicamentos y otros materiales y llevárselos a casa. Quizás también hayan enviado materiales educativos a casa con los estudiantes para que sigan trabajando y aprendiendo durante el periodo de cierre.

Martes, 17 de marzo—Las escuelas servirán como centros de votación, como estaba previsto.

Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo.

Para la información más actualizada y recursos sobre el coronavirus, haga clic aquí

Sherlock Holmes Meets the Bully of Baker Street

Today the 3rd and 5th graders at LMM had the opportunity to watch a play called "Sherlock Holmes Meets the Bully of Baker Street".  In this play, we see our smart young heroine, Vicky.  Vicky meets Sherlock Holmes and a cast of characters who lead Vicky and Sherlock on a caper to discover an art thief.  The play was well received by the students.  It was such a pleasure to watch a classic brought to life!

Happy Valentines Day!

Amazing New Products!

This week the students were entrepreneurs creating new products. The students made cool products by thinking outside of the box!  Here are a few amazing products that these gifted learners are ready to share:

Ringgit:  A small toothbrush hidden inside a ring!

Wash'n'Brush: A Hairbrush that has shampoo inside!

Mag Gloves: Magnetic Gloves for people who need help picking up metal objects!

3D-Pens: Pens to use on skin to create cool 3D looks in amazing vibrant colors!

Banky the Bear: A teddy bear with a secret bank inside!

Yum Yum Jewels: Jewelry with secret spots for your candy!

Detectives: Hard at Work!

Students this week were busy solving MATH MYSTERIES!  These students were solving a Valentine's Day mystery. They solve Math problems to get clues and eliminate the suspects.  These young detectives love using their Math skills!

Getting Personal!

Students this week had the chance to personalize either folders and water bottles this week with vinyl stickers.  The students chose their favorite colors and design with their names.  The students smiles show how much they love their personalized projects!

How Much Do Animals Sleep?

Did you know that a horse only sleeps (on average) 3 hours a day?  These students are reading about different animals and then turning the sleeping hours into fractions.  If a horse sleeps 3 hours a day, that is 1/8 of the day!  These students also are working on adding and subtracting fractions using these same animal numbers.  

Check out the five animals that sleep the most, on average.

1. Brown Bat: 19.9 hours per day.
2. Giant Armadillo: 18.1 hours per day.
3. North American Opossum: 18 hours per day.
4. Python: 18 hours per day.
5. Owl Monkey: 17 hours per day.

Jean Labadie's Big Black Dog

2nd and 3rd Graders at Walton can't wait to hear a good story!  Here they are reading about Jean Labadie's Big Black Dog!  You want to know the secret?  Jean doesn't actually own a dog.  He just makes up the story to keep his pesky neighbors away from his property after some of his chickens have gone missing.  The real problem is that the crazy neighbor believes in the Big Black dog and convinces everyone in town to believe in the Big Black Dog, too!  Crazy!  

Happy New Year!