
WELCOME!!!
Hello everyone,
Welcome to Mr. McDowell's classroom blog. I am very excited to have a classroom webpage and I hope that you will find it useful. The purpose of this blog is to provide a convenient (and reliable) communication link between students, parents, the school and Mr. McDowell. I invite you to check this blog on a daily basis as I will be posting valuable information about the classroom and the school - including daily homework assignments, important dates, classroom/school news, etc.
For your convenience, you can also sign-up to receive "daily updates" from this blog that automatically gets sent to your email every day there is a new posting. Simply type in your email address into the 'submit' box found on the right side of this blog.
More importantly, if you ever have any questions or concerns about your son/ daughter, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone, email, or this blog:
M.C. Knoll School - 786-5540
Email - benson.mcdowell@gssd.ca
Welcome to Mr. McDowell's classroom blog. I am very excited to have a classroom webpage and I hope that you will find it useful. The purpose of this blog is to provide a convenient (and reliable) communication link between students, parents, the school and Mr. McDowell. I invite you to check this blog on a daily basis as I will be posting valuable information about the classroom and the school - including daily homework assignments, important dates, classroom/school news, etc.
For your convenience, you can also sign-up to receive "daily updates" from this blog that automatically gets sent to your email every day there is a new posting. Simply type in your email address into the 'submit' box found on the right side of this blog.
More importantly, if you ever have any questions or concerns about your son/ daughter, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone, email, or this blog:
M.C. Knoll School - 786-5540
Email - benson.mcdowell@gssd.ca
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 19

Thanks a lot to everyone who has made 2008 an awesome year in our 6/7M classroom, and throughout the entire M.C. Knoll School. I am confident that 2009 will be that much better!
Have a joyful, safe and worthwhile Holiday!!!
We will see everyone in the new year - January 5th, 2009 to be exact...
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 Vocabulary, Questions, Journal and Activities (x4 sheets) (due Monday, Jan. 5)
Have a joyful, safe and worthwhile Holiday!!!
We will see everyone in the new year - January 5th, 2009 to be exact...
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 Vocabulary, Questions, Journal and Activities (x4 sheets) (due Monday, Jan. 5)
Career Guidance 6 - Present "My Life Timeline PowerPoint" to the class (Tuesday, Jan. 6)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehensive Test (Friday, Jan. 9)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehensive Test (Friday, Jan. 9)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 18
I believe another congrats is in order for the students who participated in the Christmas concert last night. Awesome job!!!
Reminders: our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium tomorrow (Friday) - students are invited to bring snacks. Their will be an early dismissal tomorrow (2:30 pm) as well.
Ask your son/daughter about our 6/7M classroom Rewards Program the students enjoyed today. It was a lot of fun!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of school until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Health - Resisting Peer Pressure Vocabulary and Questions (due Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - December "What in the World" (x3 sheets) (overdue Friday, Dec. 19)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 Vocabulary, Questions, Journal and Activities (x4 sheets) (due Monday, Jan. 5)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehensive Test (sometime the first week of January)
Reminders: our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium tomorrow (Friday) - students are invited to bring snacks. Their will be an early dismissal tomorrow (2:30 pm) as well.
Ask your son/daughter about our 6/7M classroom Rewards Program the students enjoyed today. It was a lot of fun!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of school until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Health - Resisting Peer Pressure Vocabulary and Questions (due Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - December "What in the World" (x3 sheets) (overdue Friday, Dec. 19)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 Vocabulary, Questions, Journal and Activities (x4 sheets) (due Monday, Jan. 5)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Comprehensive Test (sometime the first week of January)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Adventure Education
Here are a few pictures of the Grade 7 students enjoying the Adventure Education program at the Gallagher Center Swim Park.
Classroom News - Dec. 17
Wednesday Reminders:
- The second viewing of the Christmas concert is tonight. Showtime is approximately 7:00 pm.
- Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 18), our class will be enjoying (weather pending) a sleigh ride around the M.C. Knoll community.
- Lastly, on Friday, Dec. 19, our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium - students are invited to bring snacks.
- Their will be an early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 19 (2:30 pm) as well.
Also, our classroom November/December Rewards Program will be sometime tomorrow!?!?!
Only 2 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Health - Resisting Peer Pressure Vocabulary and Questions (due Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - December "What in the World" (x3 sheets) (due Friday, Dec. 19)
- The second viewing of the Christmas concert is tonight. Showtime is approximately 7:00 pm.
- Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 18), our class will be enjoying (weather pending) a sleigh ride around the M.C. Knoll community.
- Lastly, on Friday, Dec. 19, our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium - students are invited to bring snacks.
- Their will be an early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 19 (2:30 pm) as well.
Also, our classroom November/December Rewards Program will be sometime tomorrow!?!?!
Only 2 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (overdue Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Health - Resisting Peer Pressure Vocabulary and Questions (due Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - December "What in the World" (x3 sheets) (due Friday, Dec. 19)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 16
Tuesday Reminders:
- Grade 7 students should remember to bring their 'swimming gear' tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 17) as they will be enjoying the Adventure Education program at the Gallagher Center.
- Also, tomorrow is the Christmas Concert. Showtime is approximately 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
- On Thursday, Dec. 18, our class will be enjoying (weather pending) a sleigh ride around the M.C. Knoll community.
- Lastly, on Friday, Dec. 19, our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium - students are invited to bring snacks.
- Their will be an early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 19 (2:30 pm).
Also, our classroom November/December Rewards Program will be sometime Thursday!?!?!
Only 3 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Health - Resisting Peer Pressure Vocabulary and Questions (due Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - December "What in the World" (x3 sheets) (due Friday, Dec. 19)
- Grade 7 students should remember to bring their 'swimming gear' tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 17) as they will be enjoying the Adventure Education program at the Gallagher Center.
- Also, tomorrow is the Christmas Concert. Showtime is approximately 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
- On Thursday, Dec. 18, our class will be enjoying (weather pending) a sleigh ride around the M.C. Knoll community.
- Lastly, on Friday, Dec. 19, our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium - students are invited to bring snacks.
- Their will be an early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 19 (2:30 pm).
Also, our classroom November/December Rewards Program will be sometime Thursday!?!?!
Only 3 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Health - Resisting Peer Pressure Vocabulary and Questions (due Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Social - December "What in the World" (x3 sheets) (due Friday, Dec. 19)
Monday, December 15, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 15
Happy Monday,
Just a few things to pass along this 'cold' Monday afternoon:
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 16) is Winter/Christmas Hat Day. Bring your wildest hat.
- Wednesday, Dec. 17, is the Christmas Concert. Showtime is approximately 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
- On Thursday, Dec. 18, our class will be enjoying (weather pending) a sleigh ride around the M.C. Knoll community.
- Lastly, on Friday, Dec. 19, our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium. Their will also be an early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 19 (2:30 pm).
Only 4 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #2 (overdue Monday, Dec. 15)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Just a few things to pass along this 'cold' Monday afternoon:
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 16) is Winter/Christmas Hat Day. Bring your wildest hat.
- Wednesday, Dec. 17, is the Christmas Concert. Showtime is approximately 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
- On Thursday, Dec. 18, our class will be enjoying (weather pending) a sleigh ride around the M.C. Knoll community.
- Lastly, on Friday, Dec. 19, our entire school will be watching a movie in the gymnasium. Their will also be an early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 19 (2:30 pm).
Only 4 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #2 (overdue Monday, Dec. 15)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Friday, December 12, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 12
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Only 5 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (overdue Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (overdue Friday, Dec. 12)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #2 (due Monday, Dec. 15)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Only 5 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (overdue Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (overdue Friday, Dec. 12)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #2 (due Monday, Dec. 15)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Thursday, December 11, 2008
M.C. Knoll Sports
Classroom News - Dec. 11
Ask your Grade 7 son/daughter about the awesome Youth Knowledge Conference they attended today here at M.C. Knoll.
Also, there will be candy canes for sale tomorrow - .50 cents each.
6 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (sometime late next week)
Also, there will be candy canes for sale tomorrow - .50 cents each.
6 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life So Far PowerPoint Timeline (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (sometime late next week)
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Email Update
Just to make everyone aware, my school/work email has been recently changed. My new address is:
bmcdowell@mail.gssd.ca
Please send any questions and concerns to this new email address.
THANK YOU
bmcdowell@mail.gssd.ca
Please send any questions and concerns to this new email address.
THANK YOU
Classroom News - Dec. 10
Reminders:
- Grade 7 will enjoy the Youth Knowledge Conference all day tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 11) at M.C. Knoll. A letter was sent home earlier this week with details.
- There is early dismissal tomorrow (2:30)
- Students can also have their picture taken with Santa tomorrow (.50 cents per picture)
7 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Career Guidance 6 - Significant Events for the Timeline (due Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (sometime late next week)
- Grade 7 will enjoy the Youth Knowledge Conference all day tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 11) at M.C. Knoll. A letter was sent home earlier this week with details.
- There is early dismissal tomorrow (2:30)
- Students can also have their picture taken with Santa tomorrow (.50 cents per picture)
7 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
Career Guidance 6 - Significant Events for the Timeline (due Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (sometime late next week)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 9
8 days of school left until Christmas Holidays!!!
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 questions, vocabulary and venn diagram activity (due Wednesday, Dec. 10)
Career Guidance 6 - Significant Events for the Timeline (due Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (sometime late next week)
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 questions, vocabulary and venn diagram activity (due Wednesday, Dec. 10)
Career Guidance 6 - Significant Events for the Timeline (due Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Art - Wacky Animal Sketches (due Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Social - Social Studies Test (sometime late next week)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 8
I hope everyone had a terrific weekend! It is amazing to think that we only have 9 days of school left until Christmas Holidays. How time fly's when we are having fun?!?!?
Just a few reminders:
- It is Red and Green Day tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 9) at M.C. Knoll. Obviously wear as much red/green as possible.
- Grade 7 students should also bring their outdoor winter gear tomorrow for Adventure Ed.
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 questions, vocabulary and venn diagram activity (due Wednesday Dec. 10)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Just a few reminders:
- It is Red and Green Day tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 9) at M.C. Knoll. Obviously wear as much red/green as possible.
- Grade 7 students should also bring their outdoor winter gear tomorrow for Adventure Ed.
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 questions, vocabulary and venn diagram activity (due Wednesday Dec. 10)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 24-29 and Author's Note (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - Structural Adaptation Web Challenge (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Science - "Create-a-Fish" Activity (due Friday, Dec. 12)
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 4
Thanks to those parents who attended the family noon hour picnic today. It means a lot to the staff and students here at M.C. Knoll to see so many families show their support.
PLEASE ask your son/daughter about the 'powerful' speaker the grade 7 students witnessed today at Yorkdale. The topic was about drugs and alcohol...
Just a reminder: tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5), our 6/7M class will have the opportunity to enjoy some physics demo's put on by students from YRHS.
Also, I will not be at school tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5). Have a wonderful day tomorrow and into the weekend!!!
Oh ya...there is no homework today and over the weekend either (yeehhh!).
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Activity #1 (overdue Thursday, Dec. 4)
Science - Built for Survival In-class Handout (overdue Thursday, Dec. 4)
PLEASE ask your son/daughter about the 'powerful' speaker the grade 7 students witnessed today at Yorkdale. The topic was about drugs and alcohol...
Just a reminder: tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5), our 6/7M class will have the opportunity to enjoy some physics demo's put on by students from YRHS.
Also, I will not be at school tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5). Have a wonderful day tomorrow and into the weekend!!!
Oh ya...there is no homework today and over the weekend either (yeehhh!).
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Activity #1 (overdue Thursday, Dec. 4)
Science - Built for Survival In-class Handout (overdue Thursday, Dec. 4)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 3
Three things to pass along:
Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 4), the Grade 7 students will be heading to Yorkdale to listen to a motivational speaker. In addition, there is the family noon-hour picnic lunch.
Also, on Friday, Dec. 5, our 6/7M class will have the opportunity to enjoy some physics demonstrations put on by students from YRHS.
All of these events should be a lot of fun!
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Health - Peer Pressure Notebook Entry (Band 7 only) (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Activity #1 (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
Science - Built for Survival In-class Handout (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 4), the Grade 7 students will be heading to Yorkdale to listen to a motivational speaker. In addition, there is the family noon-hour picnic lunch.
Also, on Friday, Dec. 5, our 6/7M class will have the opportunity to enjoy some physics demonstrations put on by students from YRHS.
All of these events should be a lot of fun!
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Health - Peer Pressure Notebook Entry (Band 7 only) (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Activity #1 (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
Science - Built for Survival In-class Handout (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 2
Please refer to the 'upcoming events' heading for a very busy December at M.C. Knoll (found at the right side of the blog).
On Friday, Dec. 5, our 6/7M class will have the opportunity to enjoy some physics demonstrations put on by students from YRHS. This should be a lot of fun!
Also, I have attached a Math Games link for both grade 6 + 7 students (found at the right side of the blog). These webpages are extremely useful as students are engaged, have fun, and learn all at the same time!
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #9 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #10 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Math 6 - Multiplication Test (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Activity #1 (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
On Friday, Dec. 5, our 6/7M class will have the opportunity to enjoy some physics demonstrations put on by students from YRHS. This should be a lot of fun!
Also, I have attached a Math Games link for both grade 6 + 7 students (found at the right side of the blog). These webpages are extremely useful as students are engaged, have fun, and learn all at the same time!
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (overdue Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #9 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #10 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Math 6 - Multiplication Test (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Activity #1 (due Thursday, Dec. 4)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Classroom News - Dec. 1
Happy Monday,
First off, I would like to thank you and your children for the very special wishes that you passed along on my birthday. It means a lot to me...
In addition, please refer to the 'upcoming events' heading for a very busy December at M.C. Knoll (found at the right side of the blog).
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #9 Spelling Test (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #9 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #10 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Math 6 - Multiplication Test (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 (Thursday, Dec. 4)
First off, I would like to thank you and your children for the very special wishes that you passed along on my birthday. It means a lot to me...
In addition, please refer to the 'upcoming events' heading for a very busy December at M.C. Knoll (found at the right side of the blog).
For Homework:
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #9 Spelling Test (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #9 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #10 (due Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Math 6 - Multiplication Test (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 20-23 (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 27
It was a real pleasure meeting/talking with you (the parents) during these last couple of days.
Have a wonderful long weekend...
For Homework:
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (overdue Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (overdue Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 7 - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Dec. 1)
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Math 6 - Multiplication Test (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Have a wonderful long weekend...
For Homework:
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (overdue Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (overdue Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 7 - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Dec. 1)
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 questions and vocabulary (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Math 6 - Multiplication Test (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 26
Reminders:
- Parent-Teacher Interviews today (Thursday, Nov. 26) and tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 27)
- There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 28 in lieu of the Parent-Teacher Interviews.
Enjoy the pictures below...
For Homework:
Math 7 - 4.6 Homework Worksheet (Percents and decimals) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 6 - Page R88 (multiplication) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 7 - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Dec. 1)
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
- Parent-Teacher Interviews today (Thursday, Nov. 26) and tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 27)
- There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 28 in lieu of the Parent-Teacher Interviews.
Enjoy the pictures below...
For Homework:
Math 7 - 4.6 Homework Worksheet (Percents and decimals) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 6 - Page R88 (multiplication) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 7 - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Dec. 1)
Science - Structural Adaptation Creative Story (due Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Adventure Education Program
Here is quick glimpse into the Adventure Education Program the Grade 7 and Grade 8 students are enjoying here at M.C. Knoll. Thus far, we have experienced fitness training at Benno's Fitness and billiards at Pockets.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 25
Sorry about the delay in posting today's message. I just finished (with a lot of help from a student) an interactive poster for bullying. You will be able to admire the handy work during the interviews Wednesday and Thursday evening.
Also, our 6/7M class will now recieve some extra help from the school's educational assistants during some of our Math classes. This should now optimize students learning and understanding with the subject area.
Reminder: there will be no school on Friday, Nov. 28 in lieu of the parent-teacher interviews.
See some of you tomorrow :)
For Homework:
Math 7 - Section 4.6: Page 178, #3-8 (Percents and decimals) (due Wednesday, Nov. 26)
Math 6 - Page 91 (multiplication with multiples of 100) (due Wednesday, Nov. 26)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 7 - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Dec. 1)
Also, our 6/7M class will now recieve some extra help from the school's educational assistants during some of our Math classes. This should now optimize students learning and understanding with the subject area.
Reminder: there will be no school on Friday, Nov. 28 in lieu of the parent-teacher interviews.
See some of you tomorrow :)
For Homework:
Math 7 - Section 4.6: Page 178, #3-8 (Percents and decimals) (due Wednesday, Nov. 26)
Math 6 - Page 91 (multiplication with multiples of 100) (due Wednesday, Nov. 26)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Math 7 - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Dec. 1)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 24
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.
Just a reminder:
- There will be parent-teacher interviews this Wednesday and Thursday evening (Nov. 26 + 27). A newsletter was sent home last week in regards to the specific time you are scheduled to meet with me.
- There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 28 in lieu of the parent-teacher interviews.
For Homework:
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
Math 6 - Page R84 (Multiplication: 2 digit) (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Just a reminder:
- There will be parent-teacher interviews this Wednesday and Thursday evening (Nov. 26 + 27). A newsletter was sent home last week in regards to the specific time you are scheduled to meet with me.
- There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 28 in lieu of the parent-teacher interviews.
For Homework:
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
Math 6 - Page R84 (Multiplication: 2 digit) (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Friday, November 21, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 21
Make sure to check your son's/daughter's report card this weekend. Maybe even take them out for supper?!?!
In addition, make sure to ask your son/daughter about the awesome day we had today - including pink day, the pep rally, and also the bake sale.
Be sure to come out and cheer the boys and girls volleyball teams this weekend. Play continues tomorrow (Saturday) at 9 a.m.
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #10 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
English 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 6 - Page 87 #1-25 (Multiplying) (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 7 - Section 4.5: page 172 #4-12 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
In addition, make sure to ask your son/daughter about the awesome day we had today - including pink day, the pep rally, and also the bake sale.
Be sure to come out and cheer the boys and girls volleyball teams this weekend. Play continues tomorrow (Saturday) at 9 a.m.
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #10 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
English 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 6 - Page 87 #1-25 (Multiplying) (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 7 - Section 4.5: page 172 #4-12 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
Social Studies - November What in the World assignment (x3) (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Art - Elements of Art Project (due Thursday, Nov. 27)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 20
Here's what is coming tomorrow:
- Report cards will be handed out
- Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month
- Students are encouraged to raise awareness of bullying by wearing pink
Also, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships tournament. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's. Games start immediately after school.
For Homework:
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
English 6 - Lesson #10 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
English 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 6 - Page 87 #1-25 (Multiplying) (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 7 - Section 4.5: page 172 #4-12 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
- Report cards will be handed out
- Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month
- Students are encouraged to raise awareness of bullying by wearing pink
Also, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships tournament. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's. Games start immediately after school.
For Homework:
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
English 6 - Lesson #10 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
English 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 6 - Page 87 #1-25 (Multiplying) (due Monday, Nov. 24)
Math 7 - Section 4.5: page 172 #4-12 (due Monday, Nov. 24)
LA - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 16-19 (due Tuesday, Nov. 25)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 19
Sorry about the delay with posting today's message. No "new news" to pass along...
- Report cards will be handed out on Friday.
- Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month on Friday.
- Students are encouraged to raise awareness of bullying by wearing pink on Friday.
Also, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships tournament. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's.
For Homework:
Math 7 - Destination Math Activities x2 (access through this blog on the right column) (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 questions, definitions, and building/illustrating activity (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-15 Comprehensive Quiz (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
- Report cards will be handed out on Friday.
- Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month on Friday.
- Students are encouraged to raise awareness of bullying by wearing pink on Friday.
Also, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships tournament. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's.
For Homework:
Math 7 - Destination Math Activities x2 (access through this blog on the right column) (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 questions, definitions, and building/illustrating activity (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-15 Comprehensive Quiz (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 18
Just a reminder about the busy upcoming Friday, Nov. 21:
- Report cards will be handed out on Friday.
- Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month on Friday.
- Students are encouraged to raise awareness of bullying by wearing pink on Friday.
Also, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships tournament. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's.
For Homework:
Math 7 - 4.3 Worksheet (Estimating Percents) (due Wednesday, Nov, 19)
Math 7 - Destination Math Activities x2 (access through this blog on the right column) (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 questions, definitions, and building/illustrating activity (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-15 Comprehensive Quiz (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
- Report cards will be handed out on Friday.
- Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month on Friday.
- Students are encouraged to raise awareness of bullying by wearing pink on Friday.
Also, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships tournament. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's.
For Homework:
Math 7 - 4.3 Worksheet (Estimating Percents) (due Wednesday, Nov, 19)
Math 7 - Destination Math Activities x2 (access through this blog on the right column) (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 questions, definitions, and building/illustrating activity (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-15 Comprehensive Quiz (due Thursday, Nov. 20)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
Monday, November 17, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 17
Happy Monday,
A very busy week (or two) is ahead of us here at the school. First off, report cards will be handed out on Friday, Nov. 21. Thus, a newsletter should have been sent home today in regards to parent-teacher interviews. If there are any problems with the timetable for the interviews, please contact the office.
Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month on Friday, Nov. 21 as well. A small green-colored information slip was sent home last week.
Friday, Nov. 21 is also anti-bullying day here at M.C. Knoll. Students are encouraged to raise awareness by wearing pink.
Lastly, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's.
For Homework:
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (overdue Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (overdue Monday, Nov. 17)
Math 6 - Page 81 #1-37 (Multiplication) (due Tuesday, Nov, 18)
Math 7 - Section 4.3: page 162 #3-11 (Estimating %) (due Tuesday, Nov. 18)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
A very busy week (or two) is ahead of us here at the school. First off, report cards will be handed out on Friday, Nov. 21. Thus, a newsletter should have been sent home today in regards to parent-teacher interviews. If there are any problems with the timetable for the interviews, please contact the office.
Grade 7 students will be hosting the bake sale for this month on Friday, Nov. 21 as well. A small green-colored information slip was sent home last week.
Friday, Nov. 21 is also anti-bullying day here at M.C. Knoll. Students are encouraged to raise awareness by wearing pink.
Lastly, the boys and girls volleyball teams will be wrapping up their season this weekend. Both teams will be participating in the city championships. Come cheer the teams on at M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's.
For Homework:
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (overdue Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (overdue Monday, Nov. 17)
Math 6 - Page 81 #1-37 (Multiplication) (due Tuesday, Nov, 18)
Math 7 - Section 4.3: page 162 #3-11 (Estimating %) (due Tuesday, Nov. 18)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #8 and Test (Friday, Nov. 21)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #9 (due Friday, Nov. 21)
Friday, November 14, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 14
Be careful with the 'icy' weather this weekend. Try to stay warm!
For Homework:
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (overdue Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
L.A. - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 (due Monday, Nov. 17)
For Homework:
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (overdue Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
L.A. - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 (due Monday, Nov. 17)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 13
I hope the students enjoyed the short day to go along with the short week.
For Homework:
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Ecosystems and Basics of Life Mid-Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 14)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life Career Posters (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
L.A. - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 (due Monday, Nov. 17)
For Homework:
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Ecosystems and Basics of Life Mid-Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 14)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life Career Posters (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
L.A. - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 (due Monday, Nov. 17)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 12
Howdy everyone,
I hope that you had a great long weekend - one that was enjoyable, fun, relaxing, and appreciated. We have a very short week this week...so the students and I got right down to business today!
Keep in mind there is an early dismissal tomorrow (2:30).
Also, ask you Grade 7 son/daughter about the "adventure education" program the students participated in today.
For Homework:
Spelling - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-11 Spelling Test (Thursday, Nov. 13)
French - Math Crossword (due Thursday, Nov. 13)
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Ecosystems and Basics of Life Mid-Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 14)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life Career Posters (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
L.A. - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 (due Monday, Nov. 17)
I hope that you had a great long weekend - one that was enjoyable, fun, relaxing, and appreciated. We have a very short week this week...so the students and I got right down to business today!
Keep in mind there is an early dismissal tomorrow (2:30).
Also, ask you Grade 7 son/daughter about the "adventure education" program the students participated in today.
For Homework:
Spelling - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-11 Spelling Test (Thursday, Nov. 13)
French - Math Crossword (due Thursday, Nov. 13)
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Ecosystems and Basics of Life Mid-Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 14)
Career Guidance 6 - My Life Career Posters (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
L.A. - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 12-15 (due Monday, Nov. 17)
Friday, November 7, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 7
Ask your son/daughter about the "rewards auction" that our 6/7M class enjoyed today, as well as the Remembrance Day service...
Just a reminder: please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only). We start the new program on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Also, check out our new class picture at the bottom of this blog (don't we look good!).
HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!!! SEE YOU AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY!!!
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #9 worksheet (overdue Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (overdue Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - 6 drawings completed in Sketchbook (overdue Friday, Nov. 7)
Music 6 - Music Test (Wednesday, Nov. 12)
Math 6 - Page 79 #2-24 even - Multiplication (due Wednesday, Nov. 12)
Spelling - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-11 Spelling Test (Thursday, Nov. 13)
French - Math Crossword (due Thursday, Nov. 13)
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
Just a reminder: please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only). We start the new program on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Also, check out our new class picture at the bottom of this blog (don't we look good!).
HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!!! SEE YOU AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY!!!
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #9 worksheet (overdue Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (overdue Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - 6 drawings completed in Sketchbook (overdue Friday, Nov. 7)
Music 6 - Music Test (Wednesday, Nov. 12)
Math 6 - Page 79 #2-24 even - Multiplication (due Wednesday, Nov. 12)
Spelling - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 1-11 Spelling Test (Thursday, Nov. 13)
French - Math Crossword (due Thursday, Nov. 13)
L.A. - Island of the Blue Dolphins Ch. 9-11 questions, definitions, and journal (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Health - Bill Cosby Article Questions (due Monday, Nov. 17)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 6
We had an awesome Rider Pride day today. GO RIDERS!
Just a reminder: we will be having the Remembrance Day service tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 7) at about 10:00 a.m. Please ensure that your son/daughter is dressed appropriately. Donations are encouraged as well.
In addition, please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only).
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #9 worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (*due earlier - Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - 6 drawings completed in Sketchbook (due Friday, Nov. 7)
French - Math Crossword (due Thursday, Nov. 13)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Just a reminder: we will be having the Remembrance Day service tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 7) at about 10:00 a.m. Please ensure that your son/daughter is dressed appropriately. Donations are encouraged as well.
In addition, please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only).
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #9 worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (*due earlier - Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - 6 drawings completed in Sketchbook (due Friday, Nov. 7)
French - Math Crossword (due Thursday, Nov. 13)
Science - Science Review worksheet (due Friday, Nov. 14)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 5
Just a reminder:
We will be celebrating the Saskatchewan Roughrider's playoff game appearance by wearing all green and white tomorrow - Thursday, Nov. 6. In addition, M.C. Knoll School will be having the Remembrance Day service on Friday, Nov. 7 at about 10:00 a.m. - please ensure that your son/daughter is dressed appropriately.
Please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only).
For Homework:
Math 7 - Page 156 #1-10; Percents as Fractions and Decimals (due Thursday, Nov. 6)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (*due earlier - Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - 6 drawings completed in Sketchbook (due Friday, Nov. 7)
We will be celebrating the Saskatchewan Roughrider's playoff game appearance by wearing all green and white tomorrow - Thursday, Nov. 6. In addition, M.C. Knoll School will be having the Remembrance Day service on Friday, Nov. 7 at about 10:00 a.m. - please ensure that your son/daughter is dressed appropriately.
Please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only).
For Homework:
Math 7 - Page 156 #1-10; Percents as Fractions and Decimals (due Thursday, Nov. 6)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (*due earlier - Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - 6 drawings completed in Sketchbook (due Friday, Nov. 7)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 4
Just a reminder that we will be celebrating the Saskatchewan Roughrider's playoff game appearance by wearing all green and white on Thursday, Nov. 6. In addition, M.C. Knoll School will be having the Remembrance Day service on Friday, Nov. 7 - please ensure that your son/daughter is dressed appropriately.
In addition, please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only).
For Homework:
Math 6 - Page 75 (#1-25) in MathQuest: Multiplying (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Math 7 - Simplifying Fractions worksheet (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins read Chapters 9-11 (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (due Wednesday, Nov. 12)
In addition, please sign and return the "Adventure Education" forms ASAP (Grade 7 only).
For Homework:
Math 6 - Page 75 (#1-25) in MathQuest: Multiplying (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Math 7 - Simplifying Fractions worksheet (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins read Chapters 9-11 (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Art - Remembrance Day Posters and Written Explanation (due Wednesday, Nov. 12)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Classroom News - Nov. 3
Happy November,
Please refer to the "upcoming events" heading on the right side of this blog for a couple of important dates that were added today (ex: Rider Day, Parent-Teacher Interviews).
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins definitions Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins review Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
Math 6 - Page 75 (#1-42) in MathQuest: Multiplying (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins read Chapters 9-11 (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Please refer to the "upcoming events" heading on the right side of this blog for a couple of important dates that were added today (ex: Rider Day, Parent-Teacher Interviews).
For Homework:
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins definitions Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins review Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
Math 6 - Page 75 (#1-42) in MathQuest: Multiplying (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins read Chapters 9-11 (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 31
Our 6/7 class, along with the entire school, had a terrific day today - full of fun, food, costumes, laughter, and memories. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
For Homework:
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #7 and Test (Monday, Nov. 3)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins definitions Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins review Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins read Chapters 9-11 (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
For Homework:
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #7 and Test (Monday, Nov. 3)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins definitions Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins review Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins read Chapters 9-11 (due Wednesday, Nov. 5)
MacKenzie Art Gallery
Here are a couple photos of what the Grade 7 and 8 students experienced yesterday in Regina at the MacKenzie Art Gallery. Students enjoyed an exhibit from a well-known Saskatchewan artist by the name of Bob Boyer. Ask your son/daughter about it!
(Note: I was not allowed to take pictures in the actual art gallery)
(Note: I was not allowed to take pictures in the actual art gallery)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 30
Just a reminder about the day tomorrow:
Grade 7 students are off in the a.m. to Yorkdale for Practical and Applied Arts . Grade 6 are with me at M.C. Knoll. Immediately after lunch, their will be a school-wide Halloween parade in the gymnasium. At the conclusion of the parade, Grade 7 students will walk over to St. Mike's for the "sock hop". Grade 6 will be with me enjoying a snack and movie. Grade 6 students are encouraged to bring food/drink to the festivities.
For Homework:
Math 7 - Corn Maze Activity - Percents (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Grade 7 students are off in the a.m. to Yorkdale for Practical and Applied Arts . Grade 6 are with me at M.C. Knoll. Immediately after lunch, their will be a school-wide Halloween parade in the gymnasium. At the conclusion of the parade, Grade 7 students will walk over to St. Mike's for the "sock hop". Grade 6 will be with me enjoying a snack and movie. Grade 6 students are encouraged to bring food/drink to the festivities.
For Homework:
Math 7 - Corn Maze Activity - Percents (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (overdue Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Grade 7 Field Trip
Just another quick reminder:
The grade 7 students will be heading to Regina tomorrow to attend an exhibition at the MacKenzie Art Gallery. We will be departing at about 8:00 and will return about 4:00. Please ensure that your son/daughter is on time, as well as having the appropriate tools to survive the day (jacket, lunch/money, etc.).
The grade 7 students will be heading to Regina tomorrow to attend an exhibition at the MacKenzie Art Gallery. We will be departing at about 8:00 and will return about 4:00. Please ensure that your son/daughter is on time, as well as having the appropriate tools to survive the day (jacket, lunch/money, etc.).
Classroom News - Oct. 29
Remember: their is the school-wide open house and barbeque today from about 5:30 to 7:00. Come on out to to see our wonderful school and classroom.
In addition, on Friday, Oct. 31, I am planning on having a movie and snack party for the Grade 6 students in our class (as the Grade 7 students will be attending the "sock-hop" at St. Mikes). Grade 6 students are encouraged to bring food/drink to the festivities.
Ask your son/daughter about the wonderful pumpkin carving activity, as well as the cattle scale experiment that we did today...
For Homework:
Math 7 - Corn Maze Activity - Percents (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
In addition, on Friday, Oct. 31, I am planning on having a movie and snack party for the Grade 6 students in our class (as the Grade 7 students will be attending the "sock-hop" at St. Mikes). Grade 6 students are encouraged to bring food/drink to the festivities.
Ask your son/daughter about the wonderful pumpkin carving activity, as well as the cattle scale experiment that we did today...
For Homework:
Math 7 - Corn Maze Activity - Percents (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Classrooom News - Oct. 28
Just a reminder - their will be a school-wide open house and barbeque tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 29) from about 5:30 to 7:00. I hope that everyone is able to make it!
In addition, on Friday, Oct. 31, I am planning on having a movie and snack party for the Grade 6 students in our class (as the Grade 7 students will be attending the "sock-hop" at St. Mikes). Grade 6 students are encouraged to bring food/drink to the festivities. A newsletter was sent home today about this event (Grade 6 only)...
For Homework:
Science - "How Wide is Your Handspan" Lab and Questions (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
In addition, on Friday, Oct. 31, I am planning on having a movie and snack party for the Grade 6 students in our class (as the Grade 7 students will be attending the "sock-hop" at St. Mikes). Grade 6 students are encouraged to bring food/drink to the festivities. A newsletter was sent home today about this event (Grade 6 only)...
For Homework:
Science - "How Wide is Your Handspan" Lab and Questions (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Social Studies - "What in the World" activity sheets x3 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Monday, October 27, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 27
Hello everyone,
Just a reminder that their will be a school-wide open house and barbeque Wednesday, Oct. 29 from about 5:30 to 7:00. I look forward to meeting everyone!
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #8 Worksheet (Tuesday, Oct. 28)
Science - "How Wide is Your Handspan" Lab and Questions (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Just a reminder that their will be a school-wide open house and barbeque Wednesday, Oct. 29 from about 5:30 to 7:00. I look forward to meeting everyone!
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #8 Worksheet (Tuesday, Oct. 28)
Science - "How Wide is Your Handspan" Lab and Questions (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 24
Be sure to check out the "upcoming events" heading (on the right side of this blog) for details about a very fun and busy week next week.
I hope everyone has a long and enjoyable weekend!!!
For Homework:
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Test (Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - The Changing Caribou Populations assignment (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
I hope everyone has a long and enjoyable weekend!!!
For Homework:
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Test (Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - The Changing Caribou Populations assignment (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 22
Just to let everyone know, I will not be at school tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 23) as I will be accompanying Mrs. Pfeifer and the Grade 8 students to Saltcoats for a Leadership Conference. I have included Thursday's homework in this blog in case I am not able to get to the school tomorrow evening [note: the students may not have some of the assignments yet].
For Homework:
Math 7 - 3.9 Worksheet: Expressing Fractions as Decimals (due Thursday, Oct. 23)
Math 6 - R82 Worksheet (due Thursday, Oct. 23)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #6 Lesson and Test (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Spelling 7 - Spelling Test Redo (Friday, Oct. 24, Noon Hour)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Test (Monday, Oct. 27)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Thursday's Assigned Homework:
English 7 - Lesson #6 worksheet (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Math 6 - The Changing Caribou Populations assignment (due Monday, Oct. 27)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
For Homework:
Math 7 - 3.9 Worksheet: Expressing Fractions as Decimals (due Thursday, Oct. 23)
Math 6 - R82 Worksheet (due Thursday, Oct. 23)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #6 Lesson and Test (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Spelling 7 - Spelling Test Redo (Friday, Oct. 24, Noon Hour)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Test (Monday, Oct. 27)
Art - Halloween Character Assignment (Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (*extension; due Wednesday, Oct. 29)
Thursday's Assigned Homework:
English 7 - Lesson #6 worksheet (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Math 6 - The Changing Caribou Populations assignment (due Monday, Oct. 27)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 5-8 questions: #1-15 (due Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA 6 - "The Young Maple Tree" questions and definitions (due Friday, Oct. 31)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 21
Our class has been appointed to create posters for when the 'cattle scale' comes to our school on Oct. 29. If you are not aware of what the 'cattle scale' is, ask your son/daughter about it. In addition, please refer to the "upcoming events" heading for new events in our classroom and school (on the right column of the blog).
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (overdue Tuesday, Oct. 21)
Language Arts - Simile and Metaphor Worksheet (due Wednesday, Oct. 24)
Math 7 - 3.9 Worksheet: Expressing Fractions to Decimals (due Thursday, Oct. 25)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #6 Lesson and Test (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Spelling 7 - Spelling Test Redo (Friday, Oct. 24, Noon Hour)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Test (Monday, Oct. 27)
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (overdue Tuesday, Oct. 21)
Language Arts - Simile and Metaphor Worksheet (due Wednesday, Oct. 24)
Math 7 - 3.9 Worksheet: Expressing Fractions to Decimals (due Thursday, Oct. 25)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #6 Lesson and Test (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Spelling 7 - Spelling Test Redo (Friday, Oct. 24, Noon Hour)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Character Webs (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Math 6 - Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers Test (Monday, Oct. 27)
Monday, October 20, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 20
Happy Monday,
I hope everyone had a terrific weekend. In class today we accomplished a number of things. First off, students learned the difference between absolute and relative location in Social Studies. They also learned what a simile and metaphor are in Language Arts. Lastly, Grade 7 started their (short) new unit in math - Relationship between Decimals and Fractions.
Ask your son/daughter about Rod MacIntyre - a speaker that the students had an opportunity to listen to today...
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Oct. 21)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #6 Lesson and Test (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
I hope everyone had a terrific weekend. In class today we accomplished a number of things. First off, students learned the difference between absolute and relative location in Social Studies. They also learned what a simile and metaphor are in Language Arts. Lastly, Grade 7 started their (short) new unit in math - Relationship between Decimals and Fractions.
Ask your son/daughter about Rod MacIntyre - a speaker that the students had an opportunity to listen to today...
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Oct. 21)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #6 Lesson and Test (due Friday, Oct. 24)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #7 (due Monday, Oct. 27)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Secrets of the Underground Railroad Exhibition
Here is a glimpse into the awesome tour that 6S and 6/7M attended in Melville of the Secrets of the Underground Railroad. I think the students are now a little more appreciative of how "good" life is nowadays. Ask your son/daughter about it...
Classroom News - Oct. 17
Have a wonderful weekend!
For Homework:
Social Studies - Compass Rose Drawing (due Monday, Oct. 20)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Oct. 21)
For Homework:
Social Studies - Compass Rose Drawing (due Monday, Oct. 20)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Oct. 21)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
A Typical Day in our Classroom
These are just a few examples of how learning takes place in the 6/7 classroom - in small learning groups. Within each group, students are encouraged to utilize each others strengths. I always tell the students that "three or four brains are better than one"!!!
Classroom News - Oct. 16
Our class trip to Melville for the Secrets of the Underground Railroad exhibition is tomorrow morning - it should be a lot of fun!
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (overdue on Tuesday, Oct. 14)
English 7 - English #5 Lesson (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Health - Adult Interview Form (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Social Studies - Compass Rose Drawing (due Monday, Oct. 20)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Oct. 21)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (overdue on Tuesday, Oct. 14)
English 7 - English #5 Lesson (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Health - Adult Interview Form (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Social Studies - Compass Rose Drawing (due Monday, Oct. 20)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins map assignment + read Chapters 5-8 (due Tuesday, Oct. 21)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 15
Please refer to the right column of this blog for a new gadget that was added today - Mr. McDowell's Internet Links...
Just to remind the already reminded:
The entire 6/7M class will be attending the Secrets of the Underground Railroad exhibition in Melville on Friday, Oct. 17 (a.m.). Please ensure that you have sent back the parental consent forms for this field trip. In addition, picture order forms are due Monday, Oct. 20. Please ensure that you send everything (form, money, etc.) on or before that date if you are interested in ordering photos of your son/daughter.
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (overdue on Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Spelling 6 - Spelling #5 Lesson and Test (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Spelling 7 - Spelling #6 Lesson and Test (Lessons #1-#6) (Thursday, Oct. 16)
English 7 - English #5 Lesson (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Health - Adult Interview Form (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Just to remind the already reminded:
The entire 6/7M class will be attending the Secrets of the Underground Railroad exhibition in Melville on Friday, Oct. 17 (a.m.). Please ensure that you have sent back the parental consent forms for this field trip. In addition, picture order forms are due Monday, Oct. 20. Please ensure that you send everything (form, money, etc.) on or before that date if you are interested in ordering photos of your son/daughter.
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (overdue on Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Spelling 6 - Spelling #5 Lesson and Test (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Spelling 7 - Spelling #6 Lesson and Test (Lessons #1-#6) (Thursday, Oct. 16)
English 7 - English #5 Lesson (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Health - Adult Interview Form (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Aware of Blog???
If you are reading this, then you are already aware of our classroom blog. However, to ensure that I know "who" has visited this webpage, please leave a comment and/or your name (in this post). Leaving a comment will inform me about those students who have communicated the classroom blog to their parents.
PS. You do not need to comment under this post if you have already responded to my previous post in September.
THANK YOU
PS. You do not need to comment under this post if you have already responded to my previous post in September.
THANK YOU
Classroom News - Oct. 14
Welcome back,
I hope that everyone enjoyed the extra long weekend - visiting with friends and family, enjoying the extra day off, and eating, eating, eating.
As a reminder: picture order forms are due Monday, Oct. 20. Please ensure that you send everything (form, money, etc.) on or before that date. In addition, the entire 6/7M class will be attending the Secrets of the Underground Railroad exhibition in Melville on Friday, Oct. 17 (a.m.). Please ensure that you have sent back the parental consent forms for this field trip.
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (overdue on Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Spelling 6 - Spelling #5 Lesson and Test (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Spelling 7 - Spelling #6 Lesson and Test (Lessons #1-#6) (Thursday, Oct. 16)
English 7 - English #5 Lesson (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Health - Adult Interview Form (due Friday, Oct. 17)
I hope that everyone enjoyed the extra long weekend - visiting with friends and family, enjoying the extra day off, and eating, eating, eating.
As a reminder: picture order forms are due Monday, Oct. 20. Please ensure that you send everything (form, money, etc.) on or before that date. In addition, the entire 6/7M class will be attending the Secrets of the Underground Railroad exhibition in Melville on Friday, Oct. 17 (a.m.). Please ensure that you have sent back the parental consent forms for this field trip.
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (overdue on Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Spelling 6 - Spelling #5 Lesson and Test (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Spelling 7 - Spelling #6 Lesson and Test (Lessons #1-#6) (Thursday, Oct. 16)
English 7 - English #5 Lesson (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Health - Adult Interview Form (due Friday, Oct. 17)
Friday, October 10, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 10
Just a quick reminder:
Picture order forms are due Monday, Oct. 20. Please ensure that you send everything (form, money, etc.) on or before that date.
I hope everyone has a long and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend. See you again on Tuesday!!!
Picture order forms are due Monday, Oct. 20. Please ensure that you send everything (form, money, etc.) on or before that date.
I hope everyone has a long and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend. See you again on Tuesday!!!
For Homework:
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Health - Classmate Interview Forms (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Spelling 6 - Spelling #5 Lesson and Test (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Spelling 7 - Spelling #6 Lesson and Test (Lessons #1-#6) (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 9
Hello everyone:
Sorry about the delay in posting today's message; but as you know, there was an early dismissal today for students. However, I stress the word 'students' as us teachers had to stick around for staff meetings.
Just one thing to pass along. Ask your son/daughter about the SWARM performance today. It was a lot of fun...
For Homework:
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Inventory (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Health - Classmate Interview Forms (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Spelling 6 - Spelling #5 Lesson and Test (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Spelling 7 - Spelling #6 Lesson and Test (Lessons #1-#6) (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Sorry about the delay in posting today's message; but as you know, there was an early dismissal today for students. However, I stress the word 'students' as us teachers had to stick around for staff meetings.
Just one thing to pass along. Ask your son/daughter about the SWARM performance today. It was a lot of fun...
For Homework:
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Inventory (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Health - Classmate Interview Forms (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Spelling 6 - Spelling #5 Lesson and Test (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Spelling 7 - Spelling #6 Lesson and Test (Lessons #1-#6) (Thursday, Oct. 16)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 8
Some EXCITING news to pass along this cold Wednesday:
I am very pleased to announce that our 6/7M classroom has officially been given a SmartBoard. It was installed yesterday and is fully operational. This is an extremely useful tool that will make learning that much more fun. Ask your son/daughter about it...
In addition to the field trip to Melville, Grade 7 will also attend a field trip to Regina's MacKenzie Art Gallery on Thursday, October 30. This will be a whole-day affair. Please refer to the new newsletter that I sent home today with your son/daughter about this field trip.
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #5 and #6 (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Inventory (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
I am very pleased to announce that our 6/7M classroom has officially been given a SmartBoard. It was installed yesterday and is fully operational. This is an extremely useful tool that will make learning that much more fun. Ask your son/daughter about it...
In addition to the field trip to Melville, Grade 7 will also attend a field trip to Regina's MacKenzie Art Gallery on Thursday, October 30. This will be a whole-day affair. Please refer to the new newsletter that I sent home today with your son/daughter about this field trip.
For Homework:
English 6 - Lesson #5 and #6 (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Career Guidance 7 - Personal Inventory (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Language Arts - Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and definitions: Chapters 1-4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 14)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 7
Two messages to pass along this Tuesday:
First off, I handed out the student picture order forms today. Make sure that you admire your son's/daughter's smiling face to determine which picture you want to order. Secondly, our class (and Mr. Schendels) is planning on taking a field trip to Melville on Friday, Oct. 17. We will be attending the "Secrets of the Underground Railroad" exhibition for the entire a.m.. I sent home a newsletter today with details about this field trip...
For Homework:
CARS - Teasing Questions #1 and #2 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #5 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Reading 6 - Sarah and Jeremy definitions and questions (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
English 6 - Lesson #5 and #6 (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
First off, I handed out the student picture order forms today. Make sure that you admire your son's/daughter's smiling face to determine which picture you want to order. Secondly, our class (and Mr. Schendels) is planning on taking a field trip to Melville on Friday, Oct. 17. We will be attending the "Secrets of the Underground Railroad" exhibition for the entire a.m.. I sent home a newsletter today with details about this field trip...
For Homework:
CARS - Teasing Questions #1 and #2 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #5 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Reading 6 - Sarah and Jeremy definitions and questions (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
English 6 - Lesson #5 and #6 (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Monday, October 6, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 6
Happy Monday,
I hope everyone had a great weekend!!!
In class today, grade 6 did a great job and completed the CAT-3 (Canadian Achievement Tests, 3rd Edition). We worked hard all morning and got through them (woooo). In addition, the class
would like to wish AK a Happy Birthday (and thank AF for bringing desserts).
For Homework:
Spelling 6 - Lesson #4 Test (Tuesday, Oct. 7)
English 7 - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 7)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #5 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Reading 6 - Sarah and Jeremy definitions and questions (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
English 6 - Lesson #5 and #6 (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
I hope everyone had a great weekend!!!
In class today, grade 6 did a great job and completed the CAT-3 (Canadian Achievement Tests, 3rd Edition). We worked hard all morning and got through them (woooo). In addition, the class
would like to wish AK a Happy Birthday (and thank AF for bringing desserts).
For Homework:
Spelling 6 - Lesson #4 Test (Tuesday, Oct. 7)
English 7 - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 7)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #5 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Reading 6 - Sarah and Jeremy definitions and questions (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
English 6 - Lesson #5 and #6 (due Thursday, Oct. 9)
Math 7 - Unit Test (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, order of operation) (Friday, Oct. 10)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Friday, October 3, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 3
In class today, students started answering questions from the novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins" (Chapters 1-4). Students are encouraged to continue to read the novel on their own time. In addition, Grade 6 started the CAT-3 today (Canadian Achievement Test, 3rd Edition). Grade 6 will continue to complete the CAT-3 on Monday.
Hope everyone has a terrific weekend!!!
For Homework:
Math 7 - 3.8 take-home worksheet (due Monday, Oct. 6)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #4 Test (Tuesday, Oct. 7)
English 7 - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 7)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #5 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Hope everyone has a terrific weekend!!!
For Homework:
Math 7 - 3.8 take-home worksheet (due Monday, Oct. 6)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #4 Test (Tuesday, Oct. 7)
English 7 - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 7)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #5 (due Wednesday, Oct. 8)
Art - Art folders (due Friday, Oct. 10)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Classroom News - Oct. 2
Hello everyone,
Feel free to comment and/or ask any questions about any my posts. This blog is not only intended for me to communicate to the parents and students, but vice versa as well...
For Homework:
Spelling 6 - Spelling Test 3 Corrections (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Math 7 - Questions 3, 4 and 7 on page 129 (Order of Operations) (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Novel Study - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4 (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Health - Unit I Title Page "Entering the Teen Years..." (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Social Studies - "What in the World" Questions (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Feel free to comment and/or ask any questions about any my posts. This blog is not only intended for me to communicate to the parents and students, but vice versa as well...
For Homework:
Spelling 6 - Spelling Test 3 Corrections (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Math 7 - Questions 3, 4 and 7 on page 129 (Order of Operations) (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Novel Study - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4 (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Health - Unit I Title Page "Entering the Teen Years..." (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Social Studies - "What in the World" Questions (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Classroom Timetable
Please refer to the bottom of this blog for a copy of the 6/7 classroom timetable.
Classroom News - Oct. 1
Happy October to everyone,
Sorry about the delay in responding to today's message. I once again had to attend another teachers meeting this afternoon. I hope that everyone doesn't think I am trying to get away from the students/school on purpose!?!?!
I have also introduced a new classroom 'rewards' program. Ask your son/daughter about it...
For Homework:
Math 6 - Page R79 (subtraction of large numbers) (due Thursday, Oct. 2)
Math 7 - Decimals Quiz (Thursday, Oct. 2)
Novel Study - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4 (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Health - Unit I Title Page "Entering the Teen Years..." (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Social Studies - "What in the World" Questions (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Sorry about the delay in responding to today's message. I once again had to attend another teachers meeting this afternoon. I hope that everyone doesn't think I am trying to get away from the students/school on purpose!?!?!
I have also introduced a new classroom 'rewards' program. Ask your son/daughter about it...
For Homework:
Math 6 - Page R79 (subtraction of large numbers) (due Thursday, Oct. 2)
Math 7 - Decimals Quiz (Thursday, Oct. 2)
Novel Study - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4 (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Health - Unit I Title Page "Entering the Teen Years..." (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Social Studies - "What in the World" Questions (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Classroom News - Sept. 30
For Homework:
Math 6 - Page R78 (subtraction of large numbers) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
Math 7 - Page 120 #1-12 and Page 124 #1-16 (dividing decimals) (students do as many questions as needed for mastery) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
Creative Writing - Island of the Blue Dolphins 'Create-the-First-Chapter' good copy (typed or handwritten) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
Novel Study - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4 (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Health - Unit I Title Page "Entering the Teen Years..." (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Math 6 - Page R78 (subtraction of large numbers) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
Math 7 - Page 120 #1-12 and Page 124 #1-16 (dividing decimals) (students do as many questions as needed for mastery) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
Creative Writing - Island of the Blue Dolphins 'Create-the-First-Chapter' good copy (typed or handwritten) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
Novel Study - Read Island of the Blue Dolphins Chapters 1-4 (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Health - Unit I Title Page "Entering the Teen Years..." (due Friday, Oct. 3)
Monday, September 29, 2008
Classroom News - Sept. 29
Happy Monday to everyone,
I hope that everyone's weekend was great. As for myself, I am glad to be back after attending a conference in Regina on Thursday and Friday. It sounded like the class (and the substitute) enjoyed the two days that I was gone...everyone survived!!!
For Homework:
Spelling 7 - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Sept. 30)
Creative Writing - Island of the Blue Dolphins 'Create-the-First-Chapter' good copy (typed or handwritten) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
I hope that everyone's weekend was great. As for myself, I am glad to be back after attending a conference in Regina on Thursday and Friday. It sounded like the class (and the substitute) enjoyed the two days that I was gone...everyone survived!!!
For Homework:
Spelling 7 - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Sept. 30)
Creative Writing - Island of the Blue Dolphins 'Create-the-First-Chapter' good copy (typed or handwritten) (due Wednesday, Oct. 1)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Substitute Teacher
Just to let everyone know, I will not be at school Thursday and Friday (Sept. 25 + 26). I have to attend a teacher's conference in Regina.
I will not be able to post classroom news during these two days (as I won't know what is going on?!?!)
Mr. McDowell
I will not be able to post classroom news during these two days (as I won't know what is going on?!?!)
Mr. McDowell
Classroom News - Sept. 24
Throughout the day today, we accomplished a number of things:
- Grade 6 started their new math unit "Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers".
- Grade 7 learned how to divide decimals in math (a continuation of their "Decimal Numbers" unit).
- The entire class has just recently started a novel study for "Island of the Blue Dolphins". We have not read anything yet from the book.
- The entire class continued to learn about Ecosystems as part of their science unit.
For Homework:
Math 6 - R73 worksheet (due Thursday, Sept. 25)
Math 7 - Section 3.6 #1-6 (due Thursday, Sept. 25)
Science - Change in Ecosystems worksheet and Ecosystems t-shirt (due Monday, Sept. 29)
Spelling 6 - Lesson 3 Test (Monday, Sept. 29)
- Grade 6 started their new math unit "Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers".
- Grade 7 learned how to divide decimals in math (a continuation of their "Decimal Numbers" unit).
- The entire class has just recently started a novel study for "Island of the Blue Dolphins". We have not read anything yet from the book.
- The entire class continued to learn about Ecosystems as part of their science unit.
For Homework:
Math 6 - R73 worksheet (due Thursday, Sept. 25)
Math 7 - Section 3.6 #1-6 (due Thursday, Sept. 25)
Science - Change in Ecosystems worksheet and Ecosystems t-shirt (due Monday, Sept. 29)
Spelling 6 - Lesson 3 Test (Monday, Sept. 29)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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