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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.

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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



Monday, January 19, 2009

Classroom News - Jan. 19

I hope everyone had a terrific weekend.

Just a few reminders to pass along:
- Grade 6 students will be providing the baking for the Bake Sale on Friday, Jan. 23.
- We are collecting empty milk containers and kleenex boxes for Survivor Habitat on Jan. 26 + 27. In addition, we are hoping students will lend lego sets for that special day.
- Please return Ski forms (with the appropriate fees) no later than Friday, Jan. 30. The grade 6-8 ski adventure to the Asessippi Ski Area is on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

For Homework:
Math 6 - Geometric Computer Activity (Exploring Geometric Solids) (due Tuesday, Jan. 20)
Math 7 - Section 1.4 (pg. 18 #1-9 as needed) and 1.4 Homework Worksheet (due Tuesday, Jan. 20)
Social - Pacific Rim Neighbors Assignment (due Wednesday, Jan. 21)
Math 7 - Divisibility Rules mini-quiz (div. by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) (Thursday, Jan. 22)
Math 6 - Geometric Solids Test (Friday, Jan. 23)
LA - Island of the Blue Dolphins Final Projects (x4) (Friday, Jan. 23)

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