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



Tuesday, November 30, 2010

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)

Monday, November 29, 2010

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)

Thursday, November 25, 2010

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.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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)

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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)

Monday, November 22, 2010

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)

Friday, November 19, 2010

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)

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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)

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

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)

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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)

Monday, November 15, 2010

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)

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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)

Monday, November 8, 2010

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)

Friday, November 5, 2010

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!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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)

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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)

Monday, November 1, 2010

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)