Friday, Jan 24

McQueen Lake MEDICAL FORMS must be completed before we leave
Bring camera if possible (no cell phones)
7:55 band all on Monday - work on sheet music and book
Hand in band practice sheet - signed, commented, and complete
Speech due Feb 3 - 6
Speech contest Feb 10
Math 3.2 due Monday
Don't forget to check the equipment list posted yesterday on blog
(pack lots of socks, gloves, waterproof winter boots and snow gear)
Water bottle and LUNCH for Monday
MCQUEEN LAKE VOLUNTEERS PLEASE BE AT SCHOOL BETWEEN 9:15 AND 9:30 MONDAY MORNING. THE BUS LEAVES AT 10:30
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Thursday Jan 23

McQueen Lake food confirmation
McQueen Lake survival shelter design.
Math - work on
11:10 Band
7:50 Saxophones

McQueen Lake Equipment List

McQueen Lake Overnight Trip

Personal Equipment List

The following items are recommended and should be well labeled. When choosing clothing, please keep in mind that McQueen Lake is at a higher elevation than Kamloops so the temperature will be much cooler in the evenings and mornings. At this time of year we could encounter any type of weather, including very cold.

CLOTHING

__ warm winter jacket

__ snowpants

__ underwear, socks, pants, sweater, and thermal underwear and socks

__ waterproof winter boots for hiking, snow-shoeing (not suede or canvas)

__ hat, mitts (more than one pair); if cold include a face mask, scarf, etc.

__ pj’s and/or sweat suit

EQUIPMENT

__ warm sleeping bag or 2 thinner bags, or bag plus wool blanket

__ pillow

__ foam mattress

__ flashlight (there is no power in the cabins)

__ knife, fork, spoon, cup, plate, bowl - all storage bag with clearly labelled name

__ non-leaking water bottle

__ towel, face cloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb - in labeled

container (ie. Ziploc bag) that will remain in washroom storage area

__ garbage bags for : laundry, wet clothes, sleeping bag

__ cameras (optional and at owner's risk)

__ backpack or bag in which to carry equipment

__ optional: playing cards, journal, books,

__ bagged lunch for the first day

NO: - MUSIC DEVICES, CELL PHONES, ELECTRONIC GAMES – this is a nature trip with lots of social interaction; no cell coverage.

- candy, gum, knives, or matches on site.

BAND LINKS

Sweet Caroline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBdGc3YPfO8
Dr. Rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB1AGLedNEo
Smoke on the Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzPqw-9sYc
Fantasy on an Irish Clogging Tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etIRGRHLCXI

Monday, January 20. 2020

Math 3.1 due Wednesday
Sign Factor quiz
Band - Week 3 of practicing; Sweet Caroline/Dr. Rock (see band entry for links)
No early band tomorrow. Wednesday 7:50 Clarinets AND Flutes
Speech contest
Wri: Paragraph - Life is like (metaphor/simile)