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



Monday, November 30, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 30

Happy Monday (I'm trying to be optimistic considering the result of the football game)!

Reminders:
- Report card envelopes and yellow forms are now overdue.

Homework:
LA - "Feathers in the Wind" Questions (due, Tuesday, Dec. 1)
Math 8 - 5.4 Worksheet (Sales Tax) (due Tuesday, Dec. 1)
Spelling - Lesson 10 (due Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Science 8 - 3D Cell (due Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Math 7 - Decimals Test (Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Math 8 - Percents Test (Thursday, Dec. 3)
LA - Booktalk Write-up and Presentation (Due Friday, Dec. 18)

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 26

Thanks to all of those parents who attended the parent-teacher meetings.  It is always a great pleasure to have the good conversations about your son/daughters success and future goals.

GO RIDERS GO!

Reminders:
- There is no school tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 27). Yipppeeee!
- Report card envelopes and yellow forms are now overdue.

Homework:
Math 7 - Order of Operations (pg 130) #1-3, 7(due Monday, Nov. 30)
Math 8 - Sales Tax (pg 260) #4-8 (due Monday, Nov. 30)
LA - "Feathers in the Wind" Questions (due, Tuesday, Dec. 1)
Spelling - Lesson 10 (due Wednesday, Dec. 2)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 25

Report card envelopes and yellow forms are due back by tommorrow (Thursday, Nov. 26).

Parent-teacher interviews continue today (Nov. 25). Your son/daughter is encouraged to come. I look forward to the meetings.

Reminders:
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Thursday, Nov. 26.
- H1N1 Flu clinic information was sent home last week. The date for students to recieve the shot at M.C. Knoll is Thursday, Nov. 26.
- There is no school Friday, Nov. 27. Yipppeeee!

Homework:
Math 7 - Order of Operations Questions (due Thursday, Nov. 26)
Math 8 - Sales Tax "Investigation" (pg 256) (due Thursday, Nov. 26)
Spelling - Lesson 10 (due Wednesday, Dec. 2)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Adventure Ed. - Grade 7 Curling

Here are some pictures of the grade 7 students curling today during their Adventure Education class. Fun, fun, fun!



Classroom News - Nov. 24

Report card envelopes and yellow forms are due back by Thursday, Nov. 26.

Parent-teacher interviews are today and tomorrow (Nov. 24 + 25). Your son/daughter is encouraged to come. I look forward to the meetings.

Reminders:
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Thursday, Nov. 26.
- H1N1 Flu clinic information was sent home last week. The date for students to recieve the shot at M.C. Knoll is Thursday, Nov. 26.
- There is no school Friday, Nov. 27. Yipppeeee!

Homework:
Math 8 - 5.3 Worksheet (#1-5, 7) (overdue Monday, Nov. 23)
Math 7 - 3.5 Worksheet (#1-3, 7, 9) (overdue Monday, Nov. 23)
LA - Read "Feathers in the Wind" (due Wednesday, Nov. 25)
Math 7 - Order of Operations Questions (due Thursday, Nov. 26)
Math 8 - Sales Tax "Investigation" (pg 256) (due Thursday, Nov. 26)

Monday, November 23, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Happy Monday!

Report card envelopes and yellow forms are due back by Thursday, Nov. 26.

Parent-teacher interviews are tomorrow and Wednesday (Nov. 24 + 25).  Your son/daughter is encouraged to come.  I look forward to the meetings.

Reminders:
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Thursday, Nov. 26.
- H1N1 Flu clinic information was sent home last week. The date for students to recieve the shot at M.C. Knoll is Thursday, Nov. 26.
- There is no school Friday, Nov. 27. Yipppeeee!

Homework:
Social - Canada and USA Government Assignment (overdue Friday, Nov. 20)
Math 8 - 5.3 Worksheet (#1-5, 7) (overdue Monday, Nov. 23)
Math 7 - 3.5 Worksheet (#1-3, 7, 9) (overdue Monday, Nov. 23)
LA - Read "Feathers in the Wind" (due Wednesday, Nov. 25)
Math 8 - Sales Tax "Investigation" (pg 256) (due Thursday, Nov. 26)

Friday, November 20, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 20

Come out and enjoy some AWESOME volleyball action this weekend at the City Volleyball Tournament.

Great job showing your school spirit today wearing green and white!

H1N1 Flu clinic information was sent home today.  The date for students to recieve the shot at M.C. Knoll is Thursday, Nov. 26.

Be sure to talk with your son/daughter about their term 1 report card.

Reminders:
- Parent-teacher Interviews are on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (Nov. 24 + 25).
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Thursday, Nov. 26.
- There is no school Friday, Nov. 27.  Yipppeeee!

Homework:
Social - Canada and USA Government Assignment (overdue Friday, Nov. 20)
Spelling - Lesson #9 (due Monday, Nov. 23)
Math 8 - 5.3 Worksheet (#1-5, 7) (due Monday, Nov. 23)
Math 7 - 3.5 Worksheet (#1-3, 7, 9) (due Monday, Nov. 23)

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 19

The staff at M.C. Knoll are asking for volunteers to help out at this weekends City Volleyball Tournament. A newsletter was sent home Wednesday with the specifics. Thanks for your help!

Have a warm afternoon off! 

Reminders:
- All grade 7 students are encouraged to bring baking for the bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 20).
- Report cards will be sent home tomorrow. Yahooooo!
- Tomorrow is also "green and white day" in celebration of our Saskatchewan Roughriders!

Homework:
Art - Grid Art Picture (overdue Wednesday, Nov. 18)
Social - Canada and USA Government Assignment (due Friday, Nov. 20)
Spelling - Lesson #9 (due Monday, Nov. 23)
Math 8 - 5.3 Worksheet (#1-5, 7) (due Monday, Nov. 23)

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 18

The staff at M.C. Knoll are asking for volunteers to help out at this weekends City Volleyball Tournament. A newsletter was sent home yesterday with the specifics. Thanks for your help!

Reminders:
- There will be another noon-hour early dismissal tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 19).
- All grade 7 students are encouraged to bring baking for the bake sale Friday, Nov. 20
- Report cards will be sent home Friday, Nov. 20. Yahooooo!
- Friday, Nov. 20 is also "green and white day" in celebration of our Saskatchewan Roughriders!

Homework:
Art - Grid Art Picture (overdue Wednesday, Nov. 18)
Social - Canada and USA Government Assignment (due Friday, Nov. 20)
Spelling - Lesson #9 (due Monday, Nov. 23)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 17

The staff at M.C. Knoll are asking for volunteers to help out at this weekends City Volleyball Tournament.  A newsletter was sent home today with the specifics.  Thanks for your help!

Reminders:
- An M.C. Knoll pizza hot lunch will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 18).
- There will be another noon-hour early dismissal Thursday, Nov. 19.
- All grade 7 students are encouraged to bring baking for the bake sale Friday, Nov. 20
- Report cards will be sent home Friday, Nov. 20. Yahooooo!
- Friday, Nov. 20 is also "green and white day" in celebration of our Saskatchewan Roughriders!

Homework:
Math 7 - 3.4 Worksheet (multiplication) (due Wednesday, Nov. 18)
Math - Problem Solving #9 (due Wednesday, Nov. 18)
Art - Grid Art Picture (due Wednesday, Nov. 18)
Spelling - Lesson #9 (due Monday, Nov. 23)

Monday, November 16, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 16

Happy Monday!

Reminders:
- An M.C. Knoll pizza hot lunch will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18.
- There will be another noon-hour early dismissal Thursday, Nov. 19.
- All grade 7 students are encouraged to bring baking for the bake sale Friday, Nov. 20
- Report cards will be sent home Friday, Nov. 20. Yahooooo!
- Friday, Nov. 20 is also "green and white day" in celebration of our Saskatchewan Roughriders!

Homework:
Math 7 - 3.4 Worksheet (multiplication) (due Wednesday, Nov. 18)
Art - Grid Art Picture (due Wednesday, Nov. 18)

Friday, November 13, 2009

Harvest Showdown



Classroom News - Nov. 13

A couple of newsletters were sent home today including a fundraiser pamphlet, bake sale information (gr. 7 only), and parent-teacher interview information.

Picture orders were also sent home today.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Reminders:
- An M.C. Knoll pizza hot lunch will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18.
- There will be another noon-hour early dismissal Thursday, Nov. 19.
- All grade 7 students are encouraged to bring baking for the bake sale Friday, Nov. 20
- Report cards will be sent home Friday, Nov. 20. Yahooooo!

Homework:
Art - Sept.-Nov. Art Sketches (x6) (overdue Friday, Nov. 13)
Health - 12 min. Run Goal Reflection Paragraph (overdue Friday, Nov. 13)
Math 7 - Page 102, #2 (due Monday, Nov. 16)
Art - Grid Art Picture (due Wednesday, Nov. 18)

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 12

Ask your son/daughter about the Harvest Showdown that the students enjoyed today!

Reminders:
- An M.C. Knoll pizza hot lunch will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18.
- There will be another noon-hour early dismissal Thursday, Nov. 19.
- All grade 7 students are encouraged to bring baking for the bake sale Friday, Nov. 20
- Report cards will be sent home Friday, Nov. 20.  Yahooooo!

Homework:
Math 8 - 5.2 Worksheet (overdue Thursday, Nov. 12)
Social - Nov. What in the World (overdue Thursday, Nov. 12)
Art - Sept.-Nov. Art Sketches (x6) (due Friday, Nov. 13)
Spelling - Lesson #8 (due Friday, Nov. 13)
LA - Writing Journal and Bell Work Binder (due Friday, Nov. 13)
Health - 12 min. Run Goal Reflection Paragraph (due Friday, Nov. 13)

Friday, November 6, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 6


Have a nice long break.  We will see everyone on Thursday, Nov. 12.

And continue to "remember"...

Reminders:
- Students will be attending the Harvest Showdown on Thursday, Nov. 12 (first day back after the long break).
- An M.C. Knoll pizza hot lunch will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18. If students are interested, the appropriate form and money is due by Thursday, Nov. 12.

Homework:
Art - Halloween Art Characters (overdue Thursday, Nov. 5)
Health - Personal Goal Reflection Paragraph (overdue Friday, Nov. 6)
Math 8 - 5.2 Worksheet (due Thursday, Nov. 12)
Social - Nov. What in the World (due Thursday, Nov. 12)
Art - Sept.-Nov. Art Sketches (x6) (due Friday, Nov. 13)
Spelling - Lesson #8 (due Friday, Nov. 13)
LA - Writing Journal and Bell Work Binder (due Friday, Nov. 13)
Health - 12 min. Run Goal Reflection Paragraph (due Friday, Nov. 13)

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Classroom News - Nov. 5

Sorry (once again) about not updating the blog the last couple of days. I was attending a wonderful teacher workshop.

Check out our AWESOME class picture at the bottom of the blog!

Reminders:
- Students will be attending the Harvest Showdown on Thursday, Nov. 12. Forms were sent home earlier this week and NEED to be returned by tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 6)
- We will be accepting donations for Remembrance Day all week. The M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's service is tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 6) at 10:00.
- An M.C. Knoll pizza hot lunch will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18.  If students are interested, the appropriate form and money is due by Thursday, Nov. 12.

Homework:
Math 7 - Multiplication + Division of Decimals Worksheets (odd numbers only) (overdue Thursday, Nov. 5)
Art - Halloween Art Characters (overdue Thursday, Nov. 5)
Career G - Review Questions pg. 28 (key terms, 1-3 + 8, reflection) (due Friday, Nov. 6)
Health - Goal Reflection Paragraph (due Friday, Nov. 6)
Science 7 - House Report (due Friday, Nov. 6)
Social - Nov. What in the World (due Thursday, Nov. 12)
Art - Sept.-Nov. Art Sketches (x6) (due Friday, Nov. 13)
Spelling - Lesson #8 (due Friday, Nov. 13)
LA - Writing Journal and Bell Work Binder (due Friday, Nov. 13)

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween Pictures

Here are a few pictures from Oct. 30 where our M.C. Knoll students enjoyed multiple activities including pumpkin carving, a halloween parade, and a dance.



Classroom News - Nov. 2

Welcome to November!

A newsletter was sent home today about our 7/8M classroom attending the Harvest Showdown on Thursday, Nov. 12.  There is a permission slip to sign and return.

Reminders:
- Please be extra careful with spreading germs as students are becoming overwhelmingly sick lately!
- We will be accepting donations for Remembrance Day all week.  The M.C. Knoll and St. Mike's service is Friday, Nov. 6 at 10:00.

Homework:
Spelling - Lesson #7 (due Wednesday, Nov. 4)
Math 7 - Multiplication + Division of Decimals Worksheets (odd numbers only) (due Thursday, Nov. 5)
Art - Halloween Art Characters (due Thursday, Nov. 5)
Health - Goal Reflection Paragraph (due Friday, Nov. 6)
Science 7 - House Report (due Friday, Nov. 6)
Art - Sept.-Nov. Art Sketches (x6) (due Friday, Nov. 13)
Spelling - Lesson #8 (due Friday, Nov. 13)
LA - Writing Journal and Bell Work Binder (due Friday, Nov. 13)