Classroom News - Dec. 22

WOW - it is amazing to think that yet another year has come and gone. Thanks for all of the memories.  Although 2010 has been great, I know that 2011 will be that much better! 

I will be updating the 'online report cards' for the Christmas break.  Hopefully this brings positive conversations over the holidays. 

Enjoy the time off with family and friends!!!

See everyone back Wednesday, January 5!!!

Homework:
Math - Probability Board Game Project (Monday, January 10)

Classroom News - Dec. 21

Last day of school (for 2010) tomorrow!

Ask your son/daughter about the 'snow sculpture' contest.

Reminders:
- We will be watching a school movie tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 22). Students are invited to bring snacks for the occasion!
- Also, students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 22). Christmas Holidays!!!

Homework:
Social - Lat./Longitude Activity #2 (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Talk (OVERDUE)
Art - All Projects (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability Board Game Project (Monday, January 10)

Classroom News - Dec. 20

Happy Monday - only 2 days of school left for 2010!

Reminders:
- Students will need to bring a spray bottle for the "Snow Sculpture Contest" tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 21).
- We will be watching a school movie on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Students are invited to bring snacks for the occasion!
- Also, students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Christmas Holidays!!!

Homework:
Social - Lat./Longitude Activity #2 (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Talk (OVERDUE)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)
Math - Probability Board Game Project (Monday, January 10)

Engineers Without Borders

Last Friday, along with today, our 7M class had some special visitors from the University of Regina - Engineers Without Borders. Ask your son/daughter about the awesome presentations!

Classroom News - Dec. 17

Thanks to everyone who brought baking for the bake sale.  YUMMMMYYY!

Have a great weekend - only 3 days of school left for 2010!

Reminders:
- Students will need to bring a spray bottle for the "Snow Sculpture Contest" on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
- We will be watching a school movie on Wednesday, Dec. 22.  Students are invited to bring snacks for the occasion!
- Also, students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 22.  Christmas Holidays!!!

Homework:
Social - Lat./Longitude Activity #2 (Monday, Dec. 20)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)
Math - Probability Board Game Project (Monday, January 10)

Classroom News - Dec. 16

It was sure nice to be back into routine after a busy couple of weeks with the Christmas concert. Great job to everyone who made the concert possible yesterday.

Reminders:
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the MC Knoll bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 17). You are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.
- Students will be able to get a picture with Santa ($0.50) tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 17).

Homework:
French - Numbers Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Suite Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 17)
Social - Lat./Longitude Activity #2 (Monday, Dec. 20)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 15

Our annual Christmas concert is tonight at 7:00 pm. Come on out and enjoy the show.

Reminders:
- $0.25 candy canes will be on sale tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 16).
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17. They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.
- Students will be able to get a picture with Santa ($0.50) Friday, Dec. 17.

Homework:
French - Numbers Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Suite Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 17)
Social - Lat./Longitude Activity #2 (Monday, Dec. 20)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 14

Our annual Christmas concert is tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 15) at 1:00 and 7:00. Come on out and enjoy the show.

Reminders:
- $0.25 candy canes will be on sale Thursday, Dec. 16.
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17. They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.
- Students will be able to get a picture with Santa ($0.50) Friday, Dec. 17.

Homework:
French - Numbers Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Suite Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 17)
Social - Lat./Longitude Activity #2 (Monday, Dec. 20)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 13

A newsletter was sent home today in regards to some upcoming Christmas activities.

Reminders:
- Our annual Christmas concert is Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 1:00 and 7:00.  Come on out and enjoy the show.
- $0.25 candy canes will be on sale Thursday, Dec. 16.
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17. They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.
- Students will be able to get a picture with Santa ($0.50) Friday, Dec. 17.

Homework:
French - Numbers Unit Booklet (OVERDUE)
Health - Fitness Activity Sheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
Math - Exp./Theory Probability Worksheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
Math - Probability Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 10

Good Taste Fundraiser items will be ready for pick-up Monday, Dec. 13.

Enjoy the "cool" weekend!

Reminders:
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17. They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.

Homework:
French - Numbers Unit Booklet (OVERDUE)
Health - Fitness Activity Sheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
Math - Exp./Theory Probability Worksheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
Math - Probability Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 9

Enjoy the afternoon off!

Reminders:
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17. They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.

Homework:
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #1 (Friday, Dec. 10)
French - Numbers Unit Booklet (Friday, Dec. 10)
Health - Fitness Activity Sheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
Math - Probability Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 8

Tomorrow will be "red and green" day.

Ask your son/daughter about St. Mike's Christmas concert.

Reminders:
- Our next noon hour early dismissal is tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 9).
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17. They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.

Homework:
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (OVERDUE)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #1 (Friday, Dec. 10)
French - Numbers Unit Booklet (Friday, Dec. 10)
Health - Fitness Activity Sheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 7

Continue to work hard for the month of December so that you don't have much homework over the Christmas break!

Reminders:
- Our next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Dec. 9.
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17. They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.

Homework:
Math - 10.2 Worksheet (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
Math - 10.3 Worksheet (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #1 (Friday, Dec. 10)
French - Numbers Unit Booklet (Friday, Dec. 10)
Health - Fitness Activity Sheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)
Art - All Projects (Tuesday, Dec. 21)

Classroom News - Dec. 6

Happy Monday...

Gr. 7 students will be going tobogganing for tomorrow's (Tuesday, Dec. 7) Phys. Ed. class.

Their will be a "staff vs student" volleyball game after school tomorrow.  Feel free to come on out and cheer on the staff!!!

Reminders:
- Our next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Dec. 9.
- The grade 7 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll bake sale Friday, Dec. 17.  They are expected to bring individually wrapped baking for the event.

Homework:
Math - Phone Tree Problem Solving (Tuesday, Dec. 7)
Math - 10.2 Worksheet (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
Social - Latitude/Longitude Assignment #1 (Friday, Dec. 10)
Health - Fitness Activity Sheet (Tuesday, Dec. 14)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)

Classroom News - Dec. 3

We sure had an interesting morning in our 'new' classroom!

If you have signed-up to recieve "email information" from the school, be sure to continue to check your email as you will no longer be recieving paper newsletters.

The December Newsletter was sent home today.

Also, our 7M class will be hosting the next bake sale on Friday, Dec. 17.  Students are encouraged to bring baking for this event.  A newsletter was sent home today with more specific information.

Enjoy the weekend...

Reminders:
- Our next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Dec. 9.

Homework:
Math - Page 434 #2, 5-8 (Monday, Dec. 6)
Social - Latitud/Longitude Worksheet (Monday, Dec. 6)
Math - Phone Tree Problem Solving (Tuesday, Dec. 7)
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)

Classroom News - Dec. 2

Thanks for all of the great conversations we had at the parent-teacher interviews.

Ask your son/daughter about the 'gambling presentation' they listened to today.

Reminders:
- The report card envelope and brown note need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:
Math - Lucky 7 and Math 10.1 (Friday, Dec. 3)
Math - Phone Tree Problem Solving (Tuesday, Dec. 7)
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)

Classroom News - Dec. 1

December has arrived!

Thanks to everyone for all of the wonderful birthday wishes!

I look forward to the conversations at today's parent-teacher interviews.

Reminders:
- Parent-teacher interviews will continue tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 2).
- The report card envelope and brown note need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:
Math - Phone Tree Problem Solving (Tuesday, Dec. 7)
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)

Classroom News - Nov. 30

I hope the conversations about the reports cards went well yesterday.  Again, just as a reminder, student marks are available online via our MC Knoll website - a login is required.

Ask our non-band students about the 'visitor' we had during music class.

Reminders:
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 1) and Thursday, Dec. 2.
- The report card envelope and brown note need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:
Social - Latitude/Longitude Fun Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - Phone Tree Problem Solving (Tuesday, Dec. 7)
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)

Classroom News - Nov. 29

I hope the long weekend treated everyone well (despite the Roughrider loss).

REPORT CARDS were handed out today!!!

Reminders:
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 2. 
- The report card envelope and brown note need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:
Social - Latitude/Longitude Fun Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.6 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
LA - Musician/Band PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, Dec. 20)

Classroom News - Nov. 25

Enjoy the long weekend!

This is it - GO RIDERS GO!!!

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 26).
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Social - Latitude/Longitude Fun Activity (OVERDUE)
French - Number Booklet (Section D) (Monday, Nov. 29)
Math - 4.6 Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 29)
Math - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Nov. 29)
LA - PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

Violence Awareness Conference

Here is a glimpse into today's "Violence Awareness Conference" the grade 7 students attended at Dr. Brass.

Classroom News - Nov. 24

Will this snow ever stop???

Tomorrow will be our last "Rider Pride/Green" Day.  Obviously our grade 7 students will not be in the building (Violence Awareness Conference at Dr. Brass), but they are still encouraged to dress up!

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will be attending the "Violence Awareness Conference" at Dr. Brass tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 25).  Lunch will be provided.
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 26.
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Social - Latitude/Longitude Fun Activity (Thursday, Nov. 25)
French - Number Booklet (Section D) (Monday, Nov. 29)
Math - 4.6 Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 29)
Math - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Nov. 29)
LA - PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

Classroom News - Nov. 23

A parent-teacher interview newsletter was sent home yesterday. If there are any problems with the schedule, please contact the school ASAP.  The actual conversations take place Wednesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 2.

Reminders:
- Pizza Hut hot lunch is tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 24) for those who pre-ordered.
- Gr. 7 students will be attending the "Violence Awareness Conference" at Dr. Brass Thursday, Nov. 25.
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 26.
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
French - Number Booklet (Section D) (Monday, Nov. 29)
Math - Percents Unit Test (Monday, Nov. 29)
LA - PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

Classroom News - Nov. 22

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about their curling experience.

A parent-teacher interview newsletter was sent home today.  If there are any problems with the schedule, please contact the school ASAP.

Reminders:
- MC Knoll clothing order forms are OVERDUE
- Pizza Hut hot lunch is Wednesday, Nov. 24 for those who pre-ordered.
- Gr. 7 students will be attending the "Violence Awareness Conference" at Dr. Brass Thursday, Nov. 25.
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 26.
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Math - 4.5 Worksheet (Percent) (OVERDUE)
French - Number Booklet (Section B+C) (Tuesday, Nov. 23)
LA - PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

Classroom News - Nov. 19

GO RIDERS GO!

Gr. 7 students will be participating in curling for Monday's Adventure Ed. class.  Students MUST bring a clean pair of indoor shoes!

Reminders:
- MC Knoll clothing order forms are due Monday, Nov. 22.
- Pizza Hut hot lunch is Wednesday, Nov. 24 for those who pre-ordered.
- Gr. 7 students will be attending the "Violence Awareness Conference" at Dr. Brass Thursday, Nov. 25.
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 26.
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Math - 4.5 Worksheet (Percent) (Monday, Nov. 22)
French - Number Booklet (Section B+C) (Tuesday, Nov. 23)
LA - PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

Classroom News - Nov. 18

Great job to everyone who participated in 'wacky hair day'.

Some information about a babysitting course was sent home today.

Enjoy the afternoon off!

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 19) will be yet another "Rider Pride/Green" day.  GO RIDERS GO!
- MC Knoll clothing order forms are due Monday, Nov. 22.
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 19)
LA - Bell Work Binder and Journal (Friday, Nov. 19)
LA - Punctuating Dialogue Worksheet (Friday, Nov. 19)
Math - 4.5 Worksheet (Percent) (Monday, Nov. 22)
French - Number Booklet (Section B+C) (Tuesday, Nov. 23)
LA - PowerPoint Project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

Classroom News - Nov. 17

Ask your son/daughter how they did on their Writing Folder project...

Reminders:
- There is a noon hour early dismissal tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 18).
- Tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 18) is also "Wacky Hair" day.
- Friday, Nov. 19 will be yet another "Rider Pride/Green" day.
- MC Knoll clothing order forms are due Monday, Nov. 22.
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Music - Firebird CD Covers (Thursday, Nov. 18)
Art - Halloween Sketch (Thursday, Nov. 18)
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 19)
LA - Bell Work Binder and Journal (Friday, Nov. 19)
Math - 4.5 Worksheet (Percent) (Monday, Nov. 22)
LA - PowerPoint project (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

Classroom News - Nov. 16

Yet another newsletter was sent home today - this newsletter has information about a "Violence Awareness" conference.

Reminders:
- There is a noon hour early dismissal Thursday, Nov. 18.
- Friday, Nov. 19 will be yet another "Rider Pride/Green" day.
- MC Knoll clothing order forms are due Monday, Nov. 22.
- Good Taste Fundraiser forms are due Monday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Math - 4.4 Worksheet (Nutrition) (OVERDUE)
Music - Firebird CD Covers (Thursday, Nov. 18)
Art - Halloween Sketch (Thursday, Nov. 18)
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 19)
LA - Bell Work Binder and Journal (Friday, Nov. 19)

Classroom News - Nov. 15

I hope everyone had an enjoyable long weekend!

Two newsletters were sent home today including:
- an MC Knoll school apparel order form
- an Good Taste Fundraiser form

Reminders:
- There is a noon hour early dismissal Thursday, Nov. 18

Homework:
Math - 4.4 Worksheet (Nutrition) (Tuesday, Nov. 16)
Music - Firebird CD Covers (Thursday, Nov. 18)

Classroom News - Nov. 10

Have a great long weekend - see you back on Monday, Nov. 15

Always remember...

Reminders:
- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12.
- If interested in enjoying the Pizza Hut hot lunch, form and fees are due back Monday, Nov. 15. The actual hot lunch is going to take place Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Homework:
LA - Spelling Story Activity (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Monday, Nov. 15)
Social - Compass Rose (Monday, Nov. 15)
Math - Weighing Liquids Problem Solving (Monday, Nov. 15)
Math - 4.2 Worksheet (Nutrition) (Monday, Nov. 15)
Music - Firebird CD Covers (Thursday, Nov. 18)

Classroom News - Nov. 9

Great job to everyone for all of the "RIDER GREEN" in the school.  Hopefully it brings the team good luck on the weekend!

A Pizza Hut hot lunch newsletter was sent home today.  If interested in enjoying the meal, form and fees are due back Monday, Nov. 15.  The actual hot lunch is going to take place Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Reminders:
- We will be having our Remembrance Day program tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 10) at around 10:00 a.m. Feel free to come and join us in remembering...
- Students are encouraged to bring any donations to Wednesday's Remembrance Day program. ALL students will recieve a poppy.
- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12.

Homework:
LA - Spelling Story Activity (Wednesday, Nov. 10)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Monday, Nov. 15)
Social - Compass Rose (Monday, Nov. 15)
Math - Weighing Liquids Problem Solving (Monday, Nov. 15)
Music - Firebird CD Covers (Thursday, Nov. 18)

Classroom News - Nov. 8

Happy Monday!

An archery newsletter was sent home today...

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 9) will be Rider Pride/Green Day!
- We will be having our Remembrance Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at around 10:00 a.m. Feel free to come and join us in remembering...
- Students are encouraged to bring any donations to Wednesday's Remembrance Day program. ALL students will recieve a poppy.
- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12.

Homework:
Math - 4.1 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
LA - Spelling Story Activity (Wednesday, Nov. 10)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Monday, Nov. 15)
Social - Compass Rose (Monday, Nov. 15)
Math - Weighing Liquids Problem Solving (Monday, Nov. 15)

Classroom News - Nov. 5

Enjoy the warm weekend!

Reminders:
- Tuesday, Nov. 9 will be Rider Pride/Green Day!
- We will be having our Remembrance Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at around 10:00 a.m.  Feel free to come and join us in remembering...
- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12.

Homework:
Math - 4.1 Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 8)
French - Numbers (Section A) (Monday, Nov. 8)
LA - Spelling Story Activity (Wednesday, Nov. 10)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Monday, Nov. 15)
Social - Compass Rose (Monday, Nov. 15)

Harvest Showdown

Here are some pictures from our adventures yesterday at the Harvest Showdown - Yeeehaaawww!

Classroom News - Nov. 3

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will embark on a trip to the Harvest Showdown tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 4). Students will need to bring a lunch (DO NOT send $$$), their outdoor shoes/jacket, and a willingness to have fun!

Homework:
Math - Page 156 #1-5 (Thursday, Nov.4)
French - Numbers (Section A) (Monday, Nov. 8)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Monday, Nov. 15)

Classroom News - Nov. 2

I encourage your son/daughter to get involved in MC Knoll activities - in particular, the Christmas musical and archery are looking for students this week. 

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will embark on a trip to the Harvest Showdown Thursday, Nov. 4. Students will need to bring a lunch (DO NOT send $$$), their outdoor shoes/jacket, and a willingness to have fun!

Homework:
LA - "How to Produce a Record" Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions Worksheet (Wednesday, Nov. 3)

Classroom News - Nov. 1

Welcome to November!!!

As we have entered term 1 report card month, please continue to "check-in" with your son/daughter about homework and the day-to-day things that they do.  If students have any overdue homework, they are required to take home and get you to sign an "Overdue Homework" pink sheet that details what items they NEED to finish that night.

The November School Newsletter was sent home today.

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will embark on a trip to the Harvest Showdown Thursday, Nov. 4.  Students will need to bring a lunch (DO NOT send $$$), their outdoor shoes/jacket, and a willingness to have fun!

Homework:
LA - "How to Produce a Record" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Nov. 2)
Math - Percents Worksheet (Tuesday, Nov. 2)

Happy Halloween!!!

Pumpkin Carving

Classroom News - Oct. 29

Ask your son/daughter about all of the great activities we did today - including the math test (fun, fun, fun), pumpkin carving, Halloween parade, and movie!

A newsletter was sent home today in regards to accessing your son/daughter's report card online.

Have a safe and frightful Halloween weekend!!!

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will embark on a trip to the Harvest Showdown Thursday, Nov. 4.

Homework:
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living and Relationship Goal (Monday, Nov. 1)
LA - "How to Produce a Record" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Nov. 2)

Classroom News - Oct. 28

We are going to have a busy day tomorrow (see reminders below)!

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will be pumpkin carving with a younger grade tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 29). Students are encouraged to bring the necessary 'carving tools' for this project (ie: knives should be stored in a safe container).
- Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 29) at 1:15 will be our annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade. Come on out and enjoy some great fun!
- Also, students are invited to bring some 'healthy' snacks for tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 29) as our 7M class will be enjoying a movie in the afternoon.

Homework:
LA - October Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 29)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living and Relationship Goal (Monday, Nov. 1)
LA - "How to Produce a Record" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Nov. 2)

Classroom News - Oct. 27

Who ordered all of this snow???

Check out our "cool" class picture at the bottom of this blog.

A short pamphlet from the Boys and Girls Club about a Halloween event this weekend was sent home today.

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will be pumpkin carving with a younger grade Friday, Oct. 29. Students are encouraged to bring the necessary 'carving tools' for this project (ie: knives should be stored in a safe container).
- Friday, Oct. 29 at 1:15 will be our annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade. Come on out and enjoy some great fun!
- Also, students are invited to bring some 'healthy' snacks for Friday, Oct. 29 as our 7M class will be enjoying a movie in the afternoon.

Homework:
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)
Math - 3.8 Worksheet (Thursday, Oct. 28)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 29)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living and Relationship Goal (Monday, Nov. 1)

Classroom News - Oct. 26

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will be pumpkin carving with a younger grade Friday, Oct. 29. Students are encouraged to bring the necessary 'carving tools' for this project (ie: knives should be stored in a safe container).
- Friday, Oct. 29 at 1:15 will be our annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade. Come on out and enjoy some great fun!
- Also, students are invited to bring some 'healthy' snacks for Friday, Oct. 29 as our 7M class will be enjoying a movie in the afternoon.

Homework:
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 29)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living and Relationship Goal (Monday, Nov. 1)

Classroom News - Oct. 25

Happy Monday!!!

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will be pumpkin carving with a younger grade Friday, Oct. 29.  Students are encouraged to bring  the necessary 'carving tools' for this project (ie: knives should be stored in a safe container).
- Friday, Oct. 29 at 1:15 will be our annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade.  Come on out and enjoy some great fun!
- Also, students are invited to bring some 'healthy' snacks for Friday, Oct. 29 as our 7M class will be enjoying a movie in the afternoon.

Homework:
Math - Page 130 #1-3 (Tuesday, Oct. 26)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)
Phys. Ed. - Active Living and Relationship Goal (Monday, Nov. 1)

Donation to Skylar

Thanks to everyone for your wonderful support of one of our students - Skylar. Our school community, along with some very generous organizations were able to raise $1650 in support of Skylar and family. GREAT JOB MC KNOLL!

Classroom News - Oct. 22

If you been able to log-on to your son/daughters "online report card", you may have noticed that is acting a little goofy.  Not only can you NOT see every assignment/test/etc. (as I promised), but the Science mark is incorrect.  Mr. Trost and I will look at correcting this error next week.  Thanks for your patience.  (If you have no idea what I am talking about, I will be sending out information next week in regards to you accessing your son/daughters marks online)...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Reminders:
- Picture retakes are on Monday, Oct. 25 (if required)

Homework:
Art - Characture Drawings (OVERDUE)
Social - Location Unit Title Page (OVERDUE)
Social - October "What in the World" (OVERDUE)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 21

Thanks to everyone who came out to our MC Knoll Open House.  I always enjoy the conversations!

Skylar, a student in our 7M class will be heading to Edmonton next week for major heart surgery. As an MC Knoll school community, we thought we could help out Skylar's family by making a small donation to her cause. We will be collecting any donations tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 21).

Reminders:
- Please return the electronic newsletter form (orange-colored) - it is OVERDUE
- "Youth Smoking Survey" permission forms need to be signed and returned by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 22).

Homework:
Health - Fitness Goal Reflection (OVERDUE)
Art - Characture Drawings (Friday, Oct. 22)
Social - Location Unit Title Page (Friday, Oct. 22)
Social - October "What in the World" (Friday, Oct. 22)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 20

I hope to see everyone out at tonights MC Knoll Open House (5:00 -7:00 pm).

Skylar, a student in our 7M class will be heading to Edmonton next week for major heart surgery. As an MC Knoll school community, we thought we could help out Skylar's family by making a small donation to her cause. Some information was sent home today about this...

Reminders:
- Please return the electronic newsletter form (orange-colored) - it is OVERDUE
- "Youth Smoking Survey" permission forms need to be signed and returned by Friday, Oct. 22.
- Book Fair runs this week from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct. 19-21)

Homework:
French - Greetings Test (Thursday, Oct. 21)
Health - Fitness Goal Reflection (Thursday, Oct. 21)
Art - Characture Drawings (Friday, Oct. 22)
Social - Location Unit Title Page (Friday, Oct. 22)
Social - October "What in the World" (Friday, Oct. 22)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 19

A permission form was sent home today about students participating in a "Youth Smoking Survey". Please sign and return this by Friday, Oct. 22.

Reminders:
- Please return the electronic newsletter form (orange-colored) ASAP
- Book Fair runs this week from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct. 19-21)
- There is an MC Knoll Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 20 starting at 5:00 pm. Come on out!

Homework:
French - Greetings Test (Thursday, Oct. 21)
Art - Characture Drawings (Friday, Oct. 22)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 18

Happy Monday!

If students fail to hand in assignments the day they are due, I will be sending a pink form home indicating what assignments are overdue.

Reminders:
- Please return the electronic newsletter form (orange-colored) ASAP
- Book Fair runs this week from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct. 19-21)
- There is an MC Knoll Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 20 starting at 5:00 pm. Come on out!

Homework:
Math - 3.6/3.7 Dividing Decimals Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Math - Robot Factory Problem Solving (OVERDUE)
French - Greetings Test (Thursday, Oct. 21)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 15

Ask your son/daughter about their 'bike trip'.

A book fair pamphlet was sent home today.

Due to the overwhelming number of students failing to get their homework done on time, the grade 7 and 8 teachers are now starting a "Noon Hour Homework Room".  A newsletter was sent home today with information about this.

Also, within my own 7M class, I will be starting a new homework policy as well.  If students fail to hand in assignments the day they are due, I will be sending a pink form home indicating what assignments are overdue.  I will be starting this on Monday, Oct. 18.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Reminders:
- Please return the electronic newsletter form (orange-colored) by Monday, Oct. 18.
- Book Fair runs next week from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct. 19-21)
- There is an MC Knoll Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 20 starting at 5:00 pm.  Come on out!

Homework:
Math - 3.6/3.7 Dividing Decimals Worksheet (Monday, Oct. 18)
Math - Robot Factory Problem Solving (Monday, Oct. 18)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 14

For the grade 7 students' first Adventure Ed. activity tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 15), students will need to bring a bike and helmet as we will be doing 'mountain biking'.

Have a great afternoon off!

Reminders:
- If you would like to order any photos, please sign and return the picture order form and money by Friday, Oct. 15.
- Please return the electronic newsletter form (orange-colored) by Monday, Oct. 18.

Homework:
LA - "Ears Wide Open..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
LA - In the Wild Jungle Descriptive Story (OVERDUE)
Math - Division Worksheet #1-8 (OVERDUE)
Math - Robot Factory Problem Solving (due Monday, Oct. 18)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 13

Sorry about the no post yet again - I have been fighting a bad cold for the last couple of weeks.

Grade 7 students will be participating in Adventure Ed. for the next five weeks (as opposed to going to P.A.A).  For their first activity on Friday, Oct. 15, students will need to bring a bike and helmet as we will be doing 'mountain biking'.

There were two newsletters sent home today including information about an MC Knoll open house on Wednesday, Oct. 20 (yellow), as well as information about electronic newsletters (orange).

Tomorrow is another noon hour early dismissal...Yahoo!

Reminders:
- "Drive Away Hunger" food bag, along with any non-perishable food donations, are now OVERDUE.  Students will be loading up the food tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 14)
- If you would like to order any photos, please sign and return the picture order form and money by tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 14).

Homework:
LA - "Ears Wide Open..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
LA - In the Wild Jungle Descriptive Story (OVERDUE)
Math - Division Worksheet #1-8 (due Thursday, Oct. 14)
Math - Robot Factory Problem Solving (due Monday, Oct. 18)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 8

Have a great Thanksgiving Long Weekend - we will see you back on Tuesday, Oct. 12!

Reminders:- "Drive Away Hunger" food bag, along with any non-perishable food donations, is due sometime before Tuesday, Oct. 12.
- If you would like to order any photos, please sign and return the picture order form and money by Thursday, Oct. 14.

Homework:
LA - "Ears Wide Open..." Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Oct. 12)
Misc. - SRC Speeches/Presentations (optional) (Wednesday, Oct. 13)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 7

The 2009-2010 yearbooks were sent home today (again)...

Reminders:
- "Drive Away Hunger" food bag, along with any non-perishable food donations, is due sometime before Tuesday, Oct. 12.
- If you would like to order any photos, please sign and return the picture order form and money by Thursday, Oct. 14.

Homework:
Math - 3.4 Multiplication Worksheet (Friday, Oct. 8)
Math - American Money Problem Solving (Friday, Oct. 8)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 6

The 2009-2010 yearbooks were sent home today (if you ordered one last year)...

Ask your son/daughter about their last PAA class of the term.

Reminders:
- "Drive Away Hunger" food bag, along with any non-perishable food donations, is due sometime before Tuesday, Oct. 12.
- If you would like to order any photos, please sign and return the picture order form and money by Thursday, Oct. 14.

Homework:
LA - Read "Ears Wide Open" (Thursday, Oct. 7)
Social - Personal Coat of Arms (Thursday, Oct. 7)
Math - Multiplication Worksheet #1-8 (Thursday, Oct. 7)
Math - American Money Problem Solving (Friday, Oct. 8)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 5

Reminders:
- "Drive Away Hunger" food bag, along with any non-perishable food donations, is due sometime before Tuesday, Oct. 12.
- If you would like to order any photos, please sign and return the picture order form and money by Thursday, Oct. 14.

Homework:
Math - 3.2 Worksheet (add/subtract) (OVERDUE)
LA - "Nimbus Sky..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Social - Personal Coat of Arms (Thursday, Oct. 7)
Math - American Money Problem Solving (Friday, Oct. 8)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Oct. 4

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about the African Dancers we had our at school today - they were great!

Picture Order Forms were sent home today.  If you would like to order any photos, please sign and return the appropriate information and money by Thursday, Oct. 14.

Reminders:
- If you would like to make any food donations to those who are less fortunate, we sent home a large "Drive Away Hunger" paper bag last week. Please return the bag, along with any non-perishable food donations, sometime before Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Homework:
LA - Creative Writing Folder Design (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.2 Worksheet (add/subtract) (due Tuesday, Oct. 5)
LA - "Nimbus Sky..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, Oct. 5)
Social - Personal Coat of Arms (Thursday, Oct. 7)
Math - American Money Problem Solving (Friday, Oct. 8)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Turkey Time

Here our some photos of our grade 7M class enjoying some buddy time with our grade 1B friends - making Thanksgiving crafts!

Classroom News - Oct. 1

It is hard to believe that we have already made it through one month of the school year - and a great one at that!

The October Newsletter was sent home today.

Also, if you would like to make any food donations to those who are less fortunate, we have sent home a large "Drive Away Hunger" paper bag for you.  Please return the bag, along with any non-perishable food donations, sometime before Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Have a wonderful weekend...

Reminders:
- There is an African Dance group coming to MC Knoll Monday, Oct. 4 from 2:00-3:00. Come on out and enjoy the entertainment.

Homework:
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue Picture (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - Creative Writing Folder Design (due Monday, Oct. 4)
Math - 3.2 Worksheet (add/subtract) (due Tuesday, Oct. 5)
LA - "Nimbus Sky..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, Oct. 5)
Social - Personal Coat of Arms (Thursday, Oct. 7)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Sept. 30

Ask your son/daughter about the Terry Fox walk we did today.

Reminders:
- There is an African Dance group coming to MC Knoll Monday, Oct. 4 from 2:00-3:00. Come on out and enjoy the entertainment.

Homework:
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
Math - Page 104 #1-3 (due Friday, Oct. 1)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue Picture (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - Creative Writing Folder Design (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Sept. 29

Remember to get all of your homework handed in "on time" - as this is becoming an issue for some of us!

Reminders:- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are now OVERDUE.

Homework:
Math - 3.1 Worksheets (due Thursday, Sept. 30)
Art - Art Folders (due Thursday, Sept. 30)
Science - Evaluation Worksheet (due Thursday, Sept. 30)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue Picture (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - Creative Writing Folder Design (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Sept. 28

What a beautiful, sunny day - let's hope it stays!

Ask your son/daughter about their PAA experience today...

Reminders:
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are now OVERDUE.

Homework:
Health - Fitness Action Plan (OVERDUE)
Social - Sept. What in the World (due Wednesday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folders (due Thursday, Sept. 30)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue Picture (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - Creative Writing Folder Design (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Sept. 27

Happy Monday!

Students were introduced to their first writing folder assignment today.  If your son/daughter tells you about this, they may also mention the unexpected 'oops' we had when I was showing the students about what font size they should use for their writing folders.  It was quite embarrasing!

Reminders:
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are now OVERDUE.
- Subway hot lunch is tomorrow - Tuesday, Sept. 28 (if you pre-ordered).

Homework:
Health - Fitness Action Plan (OVERDUE)
LA - "Off the Cuff's..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, Sept. 28)
Social - Sept. What in the World (due Wednesday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folders (due Thursday, Sept. 30)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue Picture (due Monday, Oct. 4)
LA - October Writing Folder (Thursday, Oct. 28)

Classroom News - Sept. 24

Yet another week down - have a wonderful weekend!

Reminders:
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are due by Monday, Sept. 27.
- Subway hot lunch is Tuesday, Sept. 28 (if you pre-ordered).

Homework:
Math - Number Relationships Unit Test (OVERDUE)
Health - Fitness Action Plan (due Monday, Sept. 27)
LA - "Off the Cuff's..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, Sept. 28)
Social - Sept. What in the World (due Wednesday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folders (due Thursday, Sept. 30)

Classroom News - Sept. 23

Our 7M class looked awesome today for picture day!

Reminders:
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are due by Monday, Sept. 27.
- Subway hot lunch is Tuesday, Sept. 28 (if you pre-ordered).

Homework:
French - Section E and F (pg 7+8) (due Friday, Sept. 24)
Math - Number Relationships Unit Test (due Friday, Sept. 24)
Health - Fitness Action Plan (due Monday, Sept. 27)
LA - "Off the Cuff's..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, Sept. 28)
Social - Sept. What in the World (due Wednesday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folders (due Thursday, Sept. 30)

Classroom News - Sept. 22

Sorry about the 'no post' yesterday - as I was away from school.

Reminders:
- Picture Day is on tomorrow (Thursday, Sept 23). Remember to bring a smile!
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are due by Monday, Sept. 27.

Homework:
Social - Canada/World Maps (OVERDUE)
Health - MET Activity (due Thursday, Sept. 23)
Math - Factors Worksheet (due Thursday, Sept. 23)
French - Section E and F (pg 7+8) (due Friday, Sept. 24)
Math - Number Relationships Unit Test (due Friday, Sept. 24)

Classroom News - Sept. 20

Welcome back - I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Picture Day is on Thursday, Sept 23.  Remember to smile!
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are due by Monday, Sept. 27.

Homework:
Social - Canada/World Maps (due Tuesday, Sept. 21)
Health - MET Activity (due Thursday, Sept. 23)

Classroom News - Sept. 17

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are due by Monday, Sept. 27.

Homework:
Phys. Ed. - Football Test (Monday, Sept. 20)
Social - Canada/World Maps (due Tuesday, Sept. 21)
Health - MET Activity (due Thursday, Sept. 23)

Classroom News - Sept. 16

Reminders:
- The picture day pose form needs to be returned by tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 17).
- Subway lunch orders are also due tomorrow. The actual lunch will take place Tuesday, Sept. 28.
- Terry Fox Fundraiser forms, along with any donations are due by Monday, Sept. 27.

Homework:
Music - Abstract Art (due Friday, Sept. 17)
Math - Skylake Race PS (due Friday, Sept. 17)
Phys. Ed. - Football Test (Monday, Sept. 20)
Social - Canada/World Maps (due Tuesday, Sept. 21)
Health - MET Activity (due Thursday, Sept. 23)

Classroom News - Sept. 15

A Terry Fox Fundraiser form was sent home today. Please return the form, along with any donations, by Monday, Sept. 27.

Reminders:
- The picture day pose form needs to be returned by Friday, Sept. 17.
- Subway lunch orders are due by Friday, Sept. 17. The actual lunch will take place Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Homework:
LA - "International School of Music" Questions and Text Recommendation (due Thursday, Sept. 16)
Math - 1.5 Worksheet (due Thursday, Sept. 16)
French - Section C + D (pg 6 and 7) (due Thursday, Sept. 16)
Social - Canada/World Maps (due Tuesday, Sept. 21)
Health - MET Activity (due Thursday, Sept. 23)

Classroom News - Sept. 14

Reminders:
- The picture day pose form needs to be returned ASAP.
- Subway lunch orders are due by Friday, Sept. 17. The actual lunch will take place Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Homework:
LA - "International School of Music" Questions (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)
Math - 1.5 Worksheet (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)
French - Section C + D (pg 6 and 7) (due Thursday, Sept. 16)

Classroom News - Sept. 13

Happy Monday!

Reminders:
- The picture day pose form needs to be returned ASAP.
- Subway lunch orders are due by Friday, Sept. 17. The actual lunch will take place Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Homework:
Math - Page 18 #1 + 2 (due Tuesday, Sept. 14)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)
French - Section C + D (pg 6 and 7) (due Thursday, Sept. 16)

Classroom News - Sept. 10

Have a great weekend!

A brief newsletter (x2) was sent home today in regards to school pictures.  The picture preference form needs to be returned ASAP.

Reminders:
- ALL forms are now OVERDUE. Please refer to Sept. 3 blog posts for details about the forms.
- Subway lunch orders are due by Friday, Sept. 17.  The actual lunch will take place Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Homework:
Math - 1.3 Worksheets (due Monday, Sept. 13)
LA - Reading Response "Retell, Opinion, Reflect" (due Monday, Sept. 13)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)

Classroom News - Sept. 9

Enjoy the afternoon off!

A newsletter was sent home today in regards to the first fundraiser of the year (Subway lunch).

Reminders:
- An Adventure Ed. newsletter was sent home last week. Please return the appropriate fees ($25) and form ASAP.
- All of last weeks forms are now OVERDUE. Please refer to earlier blog posts for details about the forms.

Homework:
Math - 1.1 and 1.2 Worksheets (OVERDUE)
LA - Reading Response "Retell, Opinion, Reflect" (due Friday, Sept. 10)
Math - Chickens and Goats Problem (due Friday, Sept. 10)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)

Classroom News - Sept. 8

Noon hour early dismissal tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 9).

Reminders:
- An Adventure Ed. newsletter was sent home last week. Please return the appropriate fees ($25) and form ASAP.
- All of last weeks forms are now OVERDUE. Please refer to earlier blog posts for details about the forms.

Homework:
Math - 1.1 and 1.2 Worksheets (OVERDUE)
Math - Chickens and Goats Problem (due Friday, Sept. 10)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)

Classroom News - Sept. 7

I hope everyone enjoyed our first long weekend of the year.

Reminders:
- An Adventure Ed. newsletter was sent home last week. Please return the appropriate fees ($25) and form ASAP.
- All of last weeks forms are now OVERDUE. Please refer to earlier blog posts for details about the forms.
- Thursday, Sept. 9 is the first noon hour early dismissal of the year

Homework:
Math - 1.1 and 1.2 Worksheets (due Wednesday, Sept. 8)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (due Wednesday, Sept. 15)

Classroom News - Sept. 3

Have a great long weekend!!!

An Adventure Ed. newsletter was sent home today.  Please return the appropriate fees ($25) and form ASAP.

Also, a load of newsletters were sent home earlier this week. The following information DOES NOT need to be returned:
- Letter from Dwayne Reeve (green)
- Accident Insurance Info (pink)
- Sept. Newsletter (tan)
- Protection and Privacy Pamphlet (to youngest/only students)

The following information DOES need to be returned:
- Noon Hour Permission Form (white)
- Technology Use Form (blue)
- Accident Insurance Form (white/colored) (Optional Return)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Sept. 6 (Labour Day)
- Thursday, Sept. 9 is the first noon hour early dismissal of the year

Homework:
Math - Pg 9 #1,2,4,8 (due Tuesday, Sept. 7)
Social - Canada Unit Title Page (due Tuesday, Sept. 7)

Classroom News - Sept. 2

A load of newsletters were sent home yesterday. The following information DOES NOT need to be returned:
- Letter from Dwayne Reeve (green)
- Accident Insurance Info (pink)
- Sept. Newsletter (tan)
- Protection and Privacy Pamphlet (to youngest/only students)

The following information DOES need to be returned:
- Noon Hour Permission Form (white)
- Technology Use Form (blue)
- Accident Insurance Form (white/colored) (Optional Return)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Sept. 6 (Labour Day)
- Thursday, Sept. 9 is the first noon hour early dismissal of the year

Homework:
Math - Pg 6 #1,2,4,5 (due Friday, Sept. 3)
LA - Parts of Speech Posters (due Friday, Sept. 3)

Classroom News - Sept. 1

Ask your son/daughter about their first ever PAA experience at Yorkdale.

A load of newsletters was sent home today.  The following information DOES NOT need to be returned:
- Letter from Dwayne Reeve (green)
- Accident Insurance Info (pink)
- Sept. Newsletter (tan)
- Protection and Privacy Pamphlet (to youngest/only students)

The following information DOES need to be returned:
- Noon Hour Permission Form (white)
- Technology Use Form (blue)
- Accident Insurance Form (white/colored) (Optional Return)

Reminders:
- Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) needs to be signed and returned ASAP.
- Classroom Blog sheet (blue) needs to be signed and returned ASAP.
- Read through the agenda with your son/daughter. Please sign and return back to school ASAP.

Homework:
Math - Number Relationships sheet (due Thursday, Sept. 2)

Busy at Work!

Meet our 7M class!

Classroom News - Aug. 31

Students are already getting back into 'the groove of things'.

Grade 7 students will be going to Yorkdale tomorrow afternoon for Practical and Applied Arts (PAA).

Reminders
- Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) needs to be signed and returned ASAP.
- Classroom Blog sheet (blue) needs to be signed and returned ASAP.
- Read through the agenda with your son/daughter. Please sign and return back to school ASAP.

Classroom News - Aug. 30

Welcome Back!

WOW!  It is crazy to think that the summer has already come and gone.  I hope everyone had an fun, safe, and enjoyable summer!

I think I speak for ALL of the staff and students and MC Knoll - we are glad to be back and look forward to yet another great year at MC Knoll. 

Lets make 2010-2011 the best year ever!

Reminders
- Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) needs to be signed and returned ASAP.
- Classroom Blog sheet (blue) needs to be signed and returned ASAP.
- Read through the agenda with your son/daughter.  Please sign and return back to school ASAP.

Have a Great Summer!

Well the year has come and gone. Thanks to everyone who made our 2009-2010 school year a great success!

Have a safe, happy and enjoyable summer!

We will see you back on Monday, August 30!

Classroom News - June 25

The grade 8 farewell was great.  Thanks to everyone for all of the hard work.

Students should be bringing home a good portion of their school stuff today (binders, supplies, etc.).

Last day of school Monday, June 28!!!

Reminders:
- The annual M.C. Knoll Talent Show is on Monday, June 28 (a.m.).  Come on out and cheer on some of our wonderful talent!
- There is also a Student vs Teacher Baseball Game on Monday afternoon.  All signs point to the teachers winning!

Classroom News - June 24

Sorry about the 'no post' yesterday - in the midst of the year-end activities, I simply forgot...

Only two days left!

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 Farewell is tonight (Thursday, June 24) at 5:00 pm.

Homework:
Art - First Nations Art (OVERDUE)
LA - Daniel's Story ALL Chapter Activities, Literature Circle Notebook and Individual Final Reflection (OVERDUE)

Classroom News - June 22

Ask your grade 7 son/daughter about their trip to the grain elevator.

If the weather allows, we will be heading to Heritage Heights Park tomorrow afternoon.  Students are encouraged to bring whatever equipment they need for this experience.

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 Farewell is Thursday, June 24 at 5:00 pm.
- Our 7/8 class will be swimming Thurday, June 24.

Homework:
Math 8 - Algebra 4.3 Worksheet (#1-10) (OVERDUE)
Math 7 - Algebra 4.2 Worksheet (#1-21) (due Wednesday, June 23)
Art - First Nations Art (due Wednesday, June 23)
LA - Daniel's Story ALL Chapter Activities, Literature Circle Notebook and Individual Final Reflection (due Thursday, June 24)

Classroom News - June 21

WOW! We finally made it to the LAST week of the school year - lets make it a great one!

I think the students enjoyed last weeks activities - camping, swimming, fire hall tour, camp whitesand, etc.  These activities are some of the many great opportunities M.C. Knoll students receive at our school.

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 students will be going to P.A.A tomorrow morning (Tuesday, June 22)
- Gr. 7 students will be going on a tour of a grain elevator tomorrow (Tuesday, June 22)
- Gr. 8 Farewell is Thursday, June 24 at 5:00 pm.

Homework:
Math 7 - Algebra 4.1 Worksheet (#1-28) (due Tuesday, June 22)
Math 8 - Algebra 4.3 Worksheet (#1-10) (due Tuesday, June 22)
Art - First Nations Art (due Wednesday, June 23)
LA - Daniel's Story ALL Chapter Activities, Literature Circle Notebook and Individual Final Reflection (due Thursday, June 24)

Classroom News - June 15

There WILL NOT be any posts for the rest of the week as I am camping with our grade 8 students.

Enjoy the remainder of the week, along with the weekend!

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 Camping Trip is this week: Wednesday, June 16 to Friday, June 18.
- Gr. 7 students will be going to the Yorkton Fire Hall for a tour tomorrow (Wednesday, June 16).
- Gr. 7 students will be going swimming Thursday, June 17.
- Gr. 7 students will be enjoying Camp Whitesand Friday, June 18.

Homework:
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (OVERDUE)
LA - Daniel's Story Ch. 11-13 Activities (due Monday, June 21)

Classroom News - June 14

Finally...warm weather!

Ask your gr. 7 son/daughter about their canoeing adventure.

Gr. 8 students will need to bring ALL of their camping equipment to the school tomorrow.

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 students will be heading to Melville tomorrow (Tuesday, June 15) for a town tour.
- Gr. 8 Camping Trip is this week: Wednesday, June 16 to Friday, June 18.
- Gr. 7 students will be going to the Yorkton Fire Hall for a tour Wednesday, June 16.
- Gr. 7 students will be going swimming Thursday, June 17.
- Gr. 7 students will be enjoying Camp Whitesand Friday, June 18.

Homework:
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (OVERDUE)
LA - Daniel's Story Ch. 8-10 Activities (OVERDUE)
Social - June What in the World (due Tuesday, June 15)
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 11-13 (due Tuesday, June 15)

Classroom News - June 11

Gr. 7 students will need their swimming wear, along with a t-shirt (that will get wet), for Monday's Adventure Ed. class.

Gr. 8 students will need to bring ALL of their camping equipment to the school for Monday, June 14.

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 Farewell forms and fees are OVERDUE
- Gr. 7 students will be heading to Melville Tuesday, June 15 for a town tour.
- Gr. 8 Camping Trip is next week: Wednesday, June 16 to Friday, June 18.
- Gr. 7 students will be going to the Yorkton Fire Hall for a tour Wednesday, June 16.
- Gr. 7 students will be going swimming Thursday, June 17.
- Gr. 7 students will be enjoying Camp Whitesand Friday, June 18.

Homework:
Math 7 - 6.1 Worksheet (algebra) (due Monday, June 14)
Math 8 - Type II Equations (due Monday, June 14)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (due Monday, June 14)
LA - Daniel's Story Ch. 8-10 Activities (due Monday, June 14)
Social - June What in the World (due Tuesday, June 15)
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 11-13 (due Tuesday, June 15)

MacKenzie Art Gallery

Here are a couple of pictures of the grade 8 trip to Regina's MacKenzie Art Gallery.

Classroom News - June 10

Sorry about the 'no post' yesterday - as I got "kicked out" of the bus in Melville coming back from the MacKenzie Art Gallery trip with the grade 8 students.  Ask your son/daughter about the details about me getting "kicked out"!

Sunrise Public Health information was sent home today...

Check the 'reminder' section of the blog for some important information upcoming.

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 Farewell forms and fees are due tomorrow (Friday, June 11)
- Last bake sale of the year tomorrow (Friday, June 11)
- Gr. 7 students will be heading to Melville Tuesday, June 15 for a town tour.
- Gr. 8 Camping Trip is next week: Wednesday, June 16 to Friday, June 18.
- Gr. 7 students will be going to the Yorkton Fire Hall for a tour Wednesday, June 16.
- Gr. 7 students will be going swimming Thursday, June 17.
- Gr. 7 students will be enjoying Camp Whitesand Friday, June 18.

Homework:
Math 7 - 7.2 Worksheet (algebra) (OVERDUE)
Math 8 - Type I Equations (OVERDUE)
Spelling - Lesson #28 (due Friday, June 11)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (due Monday, June 14)
LA - Daniel's Story Ch. 8-10 Activities (due Monday, June 14)
Social - June What in the World (due Tuesday, June 15)

Classroom News - June 8

Sorry about the 'no post' yesterday - as I was feeling quite under the weather...

Summer fun program information was sent home today.

Grade 8 farewell information was sent home today as well.

Grade 8 students are heading to Regina tomorrow to the MacKenzie Art Gallery.  The bus rolls out 8:30 a.m. sharp!

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are OVERDUE.
- Hot dog picnic lunch is tomorrow (Wednesday, June 9).
- The last noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, June 10.

Homework:
Math 7 - 7.2 Worksheet (algebra) (due Wednesday, June 9)
Math 8 - Type I Equations (due Thursday, June 10)
Spelling - Lesson #28 (due Friday, June 11)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (due Monday, June 14)

Classroom News - June 4

A small gift from "Stephen Harper" was sent home today with the grade 8 students - ask your son/daughter for details...

Enjoy the weekend!

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are OVERDUE
- Gr. 8 MacKenzie Art Gallery Trip forms are also OVERDUE
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are OVERDUE as well.
- Hot dog picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.
- The last noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, June 10.

Homework:
Math 8 - 6.2 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
LA - Daniel's Story Ch. 5-7 Activities (due Monday, June 7)
CG - "How I Spend My Time" Log Sheet (due Monday, June 7)
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 8-10 (due Tuesday, June 8)
Math 7 - 7.1 Worksheet (algebra) (due Tuesday, June 8)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (due Monday, June 14)

Classroom News - June 3

Reminders:
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are due tomorrow (Friday, June 4).
- Gr. 8 MacKenzie Art Gallery Trip forms are also due tomorrow (Friday, June 4).
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are due tomorrow (Friday, June 4) as well.
- Hot dog picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.

Homework:
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 5-7 (OVERDUE)
Math 8 - 6.2 Worksheet (due Friday, June 4)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (due Monday, June 14)

Mini - Mall

Here is a small glimpse into the wonderful world of the grade 7 and 8 "Mini-Mall"!

Classroom News - June 2

Great job to all of the grade 7 and 8 students who made this years mini-mall a great success!

Reminders:
- Hot dog order forms are due tomorrow (Thursday, June 3). The actual picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are due Friday, June 4. If these forms are not in by this date, I will assume that you are not planning on going.
- Gr. 8 MacKenzie Art Gallery Trip forms are due Friday, June 4.
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are due Friday, June 4. Same policy applies as the grade 8 students - if the forms are not in, you are not participating in the activities.

Homework:
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 5-7 (OVERDUE)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)
Spelling - Lesson #27 (due Thursday, June 3)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Thursday, June 3)

Classroom News - June 1

We finally made it - 1 month left!!!

Mini Mall tomorrow!!!

Ask your grade 7 son/daughter about their science trip...

A couple of different newsletters were sent home today including:
- MacKenzie Art Gallery Trip (grade 8 only)
- Camping Trip Supply List (grade 8 only)
- M.C. Knoll June Newsletter (both grades 7/8)

Reminders:
- Hot dog order forms are due Thursday, June 3. The actual picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are due Friday, June 4. If these forms are not in by this date, I will assume that you are not planning on going.
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are due Friday, June 4. Same policy applies as the grade 8 students - if the forms are not in, you are not participating in the activities.

Homework:
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 5-7 (OVERDUE)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)
Spelling - Lesson #27 (due Thursday, June 3)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Thursday, June 3)

Classroom News - May 31

Happy Monday!

Be sure to keep a close watch on the 'reminders and homework' sections of the blog posts as June is going to be a busy month...

Reminders:
- Hot dog order forms are due Thursday, June 3. The actual picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are due Friday, June 4. If these forms are not in by this date, I will assume that you are not planning on going.
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are due Friday, June 4. Same policy applies as the grade 8 students - if the forms are not in, you are not participating in the activities.

Homework:
LA - Daniel's Story Ch.1-4 Activities (due Tuesday, June 1)
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 5-7 (due Tuesday, June 1)
Math 8 - Algebra MMS pg 331 #5 (due Tuesday, June. 1)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)
Spelling - Lesson #27 (due Thursday, June 3)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Thursday, June 3)

Mini-Mall Presentations

Ask your son/daughter about their Mini-Mall Presentations today!

Classroom News - May 28

Sorry about the 'no post' the last couple of days - I was busy cheering on our M.C. Knoll athletes at the annual East Central Track and Field Meet.

Have a great weekend (please no snow)!

Reminders:
- Hot dog order forms are due Thursday, June 3.  The actual picnic lunch is Wednesday, June 9.
- Gr. 8 Camp Trip form and fees ($10) are due Friday, June 4.  If these forms are not in by this date, I will assume that you are not planning on going.
- Gr. 7 June Activities form and fees ($22.50) are due Friday, June 4.  Same policy applies as the grade 8 students - if the forms are not in, you are not participating in the activities.

Homework:
Math 8 - Algebra 7.1 and 7.2 Worksheets (OVERDUE)
Math 7 - Subtract Integers Worksheet (pg 35) (due Monday, May 31)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Thursday, June 3)

Classroom News - May 26

I hope everyone enjoyed the not so beautiful weather over the long weekend!

A picnic is planned for June at M.C. Knoll.  Information was sent home today.

Good luck to all of the track and field participants!  Our M.C. Knoll athletes are competing today and tomorrow in the annual East Central Track and Field Meet at Century Field.

Reminders:
- No reminders at this time...

Homework:
Math 7 - Adding Integers Worksheet (pg 31) (due Thursday, May 27)
Math 8 - Algebra 7.1 and 7.2 Worksheets (due Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 21

Have a great long weekend!  We will see everyone back on Wednesday, May 26.

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 24 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 25 (Inservice Day)

Homework:
Math 7 - 2.5 Worksheet (subtracting with number line) (due Wednesday, May 26)
Spelling - Lesson #26 (due Wednesday, May 26)
LA - Read Daniel's Story Ch. 1-4 (Wednesday, May 26)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 20

Ask your grade 8 son/daughter about their Science Field Trip.

Also, information was sent home today to the grade 8 students about the Annual Overnight Camping Trip to Good Spirit Lake.

Our 7/8M class is starting a new novel entitled "Daniel's Story".

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is tomorrow (Friday, May 21).
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 24 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 25 (Inservice Day)

Homework:
Math 7 - 2.3 Worksheet (adding - number lines) (OVERDUE)
LA - WWII Fact-Finder (due Friday, May 21)
Spelling - Lesson #26 (due Wednesday, May 26)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 19

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 24 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 25 (Inservice Day)

Homework:
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math 7 - 2.3 Worksheet (adding - number lines) (Thursday, May 20)
Spelling - Lesson #26 (due Wednesday, May 26)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 18

Our grade 7/8 class reviewed the results today from a CARS survey (Caring and Respectful Schools) the students completed a couple of weeks ago.  Ask your son/daughter about the results.

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.

Homework:
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 17

Happy Monday!

Ask your grade 7 son/daughter about their tennis adventure today...

Reminders:
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.

Homework:
Art - Pastel Art #2 (OVERDUE)
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, May 18)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 14

The GSSD Track and Field Meet was a great success!  Ask your son/daughter about how they did today...

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Grade 8 band students are gone to Moose Jaw Tuesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 19.
- The next bake sale is Friday, May 21.

Homework:
Spelling - Lesson #25 (OVERDUE)
Art - Pastel Art #2 (due Monday, May 17)
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, May 18)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)

Classroom News - May 13

Sorry again about the "no post" - I was away again at another teaching seminar.

Dairy Queen coupons were sent home today if you ordered last week.

Also, Harvest Meats pickup forms were sent home today if you ordered last well.

Students should be well prepared for the GSSD track and field meet tomorrow - sun lotion, drink, food, proper clothing, etc.  Students will be at Century Field the majority of the day! 

The weblink to finish the Health Webquest has changed. Refer to the link below:
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/health/health6-9/tobacco_awareness/index2.html

Reminders:
- Last day for locker registration and students fees for grade 9 is tomorrow.

Homework:
Health - Tobacco Webquest (OVERDUE)
Math 8 - Order of Operations #1-19 (OVERDUE)
Spelling - Lesson #25 (due Friday, May 14)
Art - Pastel Art #2 (due Monday, May 17)
LA - "Writing on the Funny Side..." Questions and Activities (due Tuesday, May 18)
Math 8 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 19)
Social - Mini-Mall Classroom Presentations (Friday, May 28)
Social - Mini-Mall Sales Day (Wednesday, June 2)