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



Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Fun with the Missoula Theatre

Check out the fun our grade 7 and 8 students had at M.C. Knoll learning about drama!


Classroom News - Sept. 30

WOW! It is amazing to think that September has already come and gone!

Reminders:
- Students will be attending an Olympic Torch Kickoff tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 1) at the Flexihall. Come and check out the events shortly after 1:15 pm.
- Also, students will be participating in a mime presentation on Friday, Oct. 2 (at M.C. Knoll). Should be lots of fun!
- The next dilly bar sale will be Friday, Oct. 2. Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.

Homework:
Math 7 - Section 1.6 #1-5 (overdue Tuesday, Sept. 29)
LA - Comic Strip (overdue Tuesday, Sept. 29)
CG - Chance or Choice Partner Activity Questions (due Wednesday, Sept. 30)
Math 8 - Fractions, Decimals, Percent Worksheet (pg. 100) (due Thursday, Oct. 1)
Spelling - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 6)
LA - Sept./Oct. Creative Writing Assignment (due Friday, Oct. 16)

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 29

Students will be attending an Olympic Torch Kickoff on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Flexihall.  Come and check out the events shortly after 1:15 pm.

Also, students will be participating in a mime presentation on Friday, Oct. 2 (at M.C. Knoll).  Should be lots of fun!

Reminders:
- Change in date: The next dilly bar sale will be Friday, Oct. 2. Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.

Homework:
Math 7 - Section 1.6 #1-5 (overdue Tuesday, Sept. 29)
LA - Comic Strip (overdue Tuesday, Sept. 29)
CG - Chance or Choice Partner Activity Questions (due Wednesday, Sept. 30)
Math 8 - Fractions, Decimals, Percent Worksheet (pg. 100) (due Thursday, Oct. 1)
Spelling - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 6)
LA - Sept./Oct. Creative Writing Assignment (due Friday, Oct. 16)

Monday, September 28, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 28

This is more like the September weather I remember.  Bbrrrrr!

Reminders:
- Change in date: The next dilly bar sale will be Friday, Oct. 2. Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.

Homework:
Math 8 - Sign and Return Math Tests (overdue Friday, Sept. 25)
Math 8 - "Investigate" section (pg. 234) (due Tuesday, Sept. 29)
Math 7 - Section 1.6 #1-5 (due Tuesday, Sept. 29)
LA - Comic Strip (due Tuesday, Sept. 29)
Spelling - Lesson #4 (due Tuesday, Oct. 6)
LA - Sept./Oct. Creative Writing Assignment (due Friday, Oct. 16)

Friday, September 25, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 25

The annual M.C. Knoll/St. Mike's Terry Fox Walk was yet another success this year. Way to go knights!

Have yet another great warm weekend!

Reminders:
- The next dilly bar sale will be Wednesday, Sept. 30. Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.

Homework:
Art - Art Folders (front/back) (overdue Friday, Sept. 25)
Math 8 - Sign and Return Math Tests (overdue Friday, Sept. 25)
Math 7 - Section 1.4 Worksheet (due Monday, Sept. 28)
Spelling - Lesson #3 (due Monday, Sept. 28)
LA - Comic Strip (due Tuesday, Sept. 29)
LA - Sept./Oct. Creative Writing Assignment (due Friday, Oct. 16)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 24

Grade 8 students got there Math Square/Square Root Tests back.  Please go through the exam with your son/daughter, sign it and return by tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 24).

Volleyball season is in full swing. Check with Mr. McDowell, Mr. Trost or Mr. Jordan if interested in playing for your M.C. Knoll Knights!

Reminders:
- The next dilly bar sale will be Wednesday, Sept. 30. Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.

Homework:
Math 7 - Pg 18 #1-4 (div. rules - 4 & 8) (overdue Thursday, Sept. 24)
LA - Comic Strip rough copy (due Friday, Sept. 25)
Art - Art Folders (front/back) (due Friday, Sept. 25)
Math 8 - Sign and Return Math Tests (due Friday, Sept. 25)
Spelling - Lesson #3 (due Monday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Creative Writing Assignment (due Friday, Oct. 16)

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 23

Everyone dressed the part today for the class/individual picture. 

Volleyball season is in full swing.  Check with Mr. McDowell, Mr. Trost, or Mr. Jordan if interested in playing for your M.C. Knoll Knights!

Reminders:
- The next dilly bar sale will be Wednesday, Sept. 30.  Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.

Homework:
Science 8 - Rate of Flow Lab
Social - Newspaper Assignment (overdue Wednesday, Sept. 23)
Math 7 - Pg 18 #1-4 (div. rules - 4 and 8) (due Thursday, Sept. 24)
Art - Art Folders (front/back) (due Friday, Sept. 25)
LA - Sept./Oct. Creative Writing Assignment (due Friday, Oct. 16)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 22

Reminders:
- School picture day is tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 23.  Bring your SMILE!!!
- "Dilly of the Day" sales are tomorrow and Wednesday, Sept. 30.  Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.  A short newsletter was sent home today with information.

Homework:
Science 8 - Rate of Flow Lab
Social - What in the World Sept. (overdue Tuesday, Sept. 22)
Social - Newspaper Assignment (due Wednesday, Sept. 23)
Math 8 - Square/Square Root Test (Wednesday, Sept. 23)
Art - Art Folders (front/back) (due Friday, Sept. 25)
LA - Sept./Oct. Creative Writing Assignment (due Friday, Oct. 16)

Monday, September 21, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 21

Happy Monday!

Reminders:
- School picture day is on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
- "Dilly of the Day" sales are on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 30.  Dilly bars will be sold for $2.00 each.

Homework:
Science 8 - Rate of Flow Lab
Social - What in the World Sept. (due Tuesday, Sept. 22)
Math 8 - Square/Square Root Test (Wednesday, Sept. 23)
Art - Art Folders (front/back) (due Friday, Sept. 25)

Friday, September 18, 2009

Classroom News - Sept 18

Reminders:
- School picture day is on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Homework:
Science 8 - Rate of Flow Lab
LA - Transformation of Cindy R. Questions and Activity (overdue Friday, Sept. 18)
Math 7 - 1.3 Worksheet (div. of 6) (due Monday, Sept. 21)
Math 8 - 1.4 Worksheet (estimating) (due Monday, Sept. 21)
Social - What in the World Sept. (due Tuesday, Sept. 22)
Art - Art Folders (front/back) (due Friday, Sept. 25)
Math 8 - Square/Square Root Test (late next week)

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 17

Reminders:
- School picture day is on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Homework:
Math 7 - Section 1.3 #1-4 (due Friday, Sept. 18)
LA - Transformation of Cindy R. Questions and Activity (due Friday, Sept. 18)
Spelling - Lesson #2 (due Friday, Sept. 18)
Social - What in the World Sept. (due Tuesday, Sept. 22)
Art - Art Folders (front/back) (due Friday, Sept. 25)

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 16

Reminders:
- School picture day is on Wednesday, Sept. 23. A short pamphlet was sent home today with information.

Homework:
Math 8 - Section 1.4 #7-10 (overdue Wednesday, Sept. 16)
LA - Transformation of Cindy R. Questions and Activity (due Friday, Sept. 18)
Spelling - Lesson #2 (due Friday, Sept. 18)
Social - What in the World Sept. (due Tuesday, Sept. 22)

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 15

Reminders:
- School picture day is on Wednesday, Sept. 23.  A short pamphlet will be sent home tomorrow with information.

Homework:
LA - Writing Folders Collage (overdue Monday, Sept. 14)
Math 8 - Section 1.4 #7-10 (due Wednesday, Sept. 16)
Science 7 - Particle Theory Journal (due Wednesday, Sept. 16)
LA - Transformation of Cindy R. Questions and Activity (due Friday, Sept. 18)
Spelling - Lesson #2 (due Friday, Sept. 18)

Monday, September 14, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 14

Happy Monday!

Congratulations to all of the Cross-Country participants.  We are all proud of you!

Reminders:
- ALL early dismissals are now at 12:00 noon. Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 15 is our first early dismissal day.

Homework:
LA - Writing Folders Collage (overdue Monday, Sept. 14)
Science 7 - Particle Theory Journal (due Wednesday, Sept. 16)
Spelling - Lesson #2 (due Friday, Sept. 18)

Friday, September 11, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 11

Have a wonderful weekend!

Reminders:
- ALL early dismissals are now at 12:00 noon. Tuesday, Sept. 15 is our first early dismissal day.

Homework:
Math 8 - Section 1.2 and "Perfect Squares" Worksheets (Monday, Sept. 14)
Math 7 - Section 1.1 and 1.2 Worksheet (Monday, Sept. 14)
LA - Writing Folders Collage (due Monday, Sept. 14)

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 10

Reminders:
- The first cross-country meet is tomorrow at Cherrydale.  Good luck!
- ALL early dismissals are now at 12:00 noon.  Tuesday, Sept. 15 is our first early dismissal day.

Homework:
* Bell Work Binder (due Friday, Sept. 11)
Math 8 - Section 1.2 #5-8, 10, 11, 13-15 (Friday, Sept. 11)
Math 7 - Section 1.1 and 1.2 Worksheet (Monday, Sept. 14)
LA - Writing Folders Collage (due Monday, Sept. 14)

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 9

Homework:
Math 7 - Section 1.2, #1-5 (Thursday, Sept. 10)
Spelling - Lesson #1 (due Thursday, Sept. 10)
LA - Writing Folders Collage (due Monday, Sept. 14)

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 8

I hope that you had a great long weekend!

Homework:
Math 7 - Section 1.1, #1-7 (overdue Tuesday, Sept. 8)
Math 8 - Factors sheet (front page only) (due Wednesday, Sept. 9)
Spelling - Lesson #1 (due Thursday, Sept. 10)
LA - Writing Folders Collage (due Monday, Sept. 14)

Friday, September 4, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 4

Have a great weekend!  We will see you again on Tuesday.

Reminders:
All of the following forms/sheets are OVERDUE:
- Adventure Ed. Form + $20
- Class Guidelines Sheet (yellow)
- Technology Form (green)
- Personal Info Form (blue)
- Noon Hour Form (white)
- Classroom Blog Sheet (beige)

Homework:
Math 8 - Section 1.1, #4-17; not 6,7,13 (due Tuesday, Sept. 8)
Math 7 - Section 1.1, #1-7 (due Tuesday, Sept. 8)
Social - Power Unit Title Page (due Tuesday, Sept. 8)
LA - Writing Folders Collage (due Monday, Sept. 14)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 3

Reminders:
All of the following forms/sheets are due Friday, Sept. 4:
- Adventure Ed. Form + $20
- Class Guidelines Sheet (yellow)
- Technology Form (green)
- Personal Info Form (blue)
- Noon Hour Form (white)
- Classroom Blog Sheet (beige)

Homework:
Career Ed 7/8 - Catherine's Story Questions (due Friday, Sept. 4)
Math 8 - Section 1.1, #4-5 (due Friday, Sept. 4)

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Classroom News - Sept. 2

Ask your grade 8 son/daughter about yet another 'adventure' in the Adventure Education class. 

Reminders:
All of the following forms/sheets are due ASAP:
- Adventure Ed. Form + $20
- Class Guidelines Sheet (yellow)
- Technology Form (green)
- Personal Info Form (blue)
- Noon Hour Form (white)
- Classroom Blog Sheet (beige)

Homework:
Career Ed 7/8 - Experiences + Activities List (due Thursday, Sept. 3)
Math 8 - Section 1.1, #4-5 (due Friday, Sept. 4)

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Welcome Back - Sept. 1

Yet another wonderful year is ahead of us.  Glad to have everyone on board.  Lets get off to a great start!

Feel free to browse around my blog as it changes every day.

Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) begins tomorrow for Grade 7 students.

Adventure Education begins tomorrow for Grade 8 students.  Bring a bike and a helmet!

Reminders:
All of the following forms/sheets are due ASAP:
- Adventure Ed. Form + $20
- Class Guidelines Sheet (yellow)
- Technology Form (green)
- Personal Info Form (blue)
- Noon Hour Form (white)
- Classroom Blog Sheet (beige)