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)

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)

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.

Pictures from Pink Day (Friday, Nov. 21)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)