WELCOME!!!

Hello everyone,

Welcome to Mr. McDowell's classroom blog. I am very excited to have a classroom webpage and I hope that you will find it useful. The purpose of this blog is to provide a convenient (and reliable) communication link between students, parents, the school and Mr. McDowell. I invite you to check this blog on a daily basis as I will be posting valuable information about the classroom and the school - including daily homework assignments, important dates, classroom/school news, etc.

For your convenience, you can also sign-up to receive "daily updates" from this blog that automatically gets sent to your email every day there is a new posting. Simply type in your email address into the 'submit' box found on the right side of this blog.

More importantly, if you ever have any questions or concerns about your son/ daughter, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone, email, or this blog:

M.C. Knoll School - 786-5540
Email - benson.mcdowell@gssd.ca



Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 30

I look forward to the partent-teacher interviews today (Wednesday, Nov. 30.), as well as tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 1). Again, your son/daughter is encouraged to come as the conversations we will be having are about their education.

Be sure to return the report card envelope, as well as the 'pink' slip identifying that your parents have read the report card ASAP.

Reminders:
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 1).
- Students will be starting P.A.A. once again this Friday, Dec. 2.

Homework:
Health - Page 8/10/11 Handouts (OVERDUE)
Career G. - My Wish List (Thursday, Dec. 1)
Math - 2.10 Worksheet (Thursday, Dec. 1)
Math - Fractions UNIT TEST (Thursday, Dec. 1)
Social - Compass Rose (Friday, Dec. 2)
CARS - Bullying Skits (Thursday, Dec. 8)
Art - Remembrance Day Poster (Thursday, Dec. 8)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time.  Yahoo!!!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 29

The partent-teacher interviews take place tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 30) and Thursday, Dec. 1. Your son/daughter is encouraged to come as the conversations we will be having are about their education.

Be sure to return the report card envelope, as well as the 'pink' slip identifying that your parents have read the report card ASAP.

Reminders:
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
Health - Page 8/10/11 Handouts (OVERDUE)
Math - Add/Subtract Mixed Numbers Practice (Wednesday, Nov. 30)
Career G. - My Wish List (Thursday, Dec. 1)
Math - Fractions UNIT TEST (Thursday, Dec. 1)
Social - Compass Rose (Friday, Dec. 2)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- TT

Monday, November 28, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 28

Happy Monday!

Be sure to return the report card envelope, as well as the 'pink' slip identifying that your parents have read the report card ASAP.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 29).
- The partent-teacher interviews take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1. Please contact the school if you are unsure of your appointed interview time.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
Health - Page 8/10/11 Handouts (OVERDUE)
Math - Adding/Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Tuesday, Nov. 29)
Career G. - My Wish List (Thursday, Dec. 1)
Math - Fractions UNIT TEST (Thursday, Dec. 1)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- KL                  - TT

Friday, November 25, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 25

Yahooooo - report card day!!!

Hopefully there are more smiles than tears this weekend...

Be sure to return the report card envelope, as well as the 'pink' slip identifying that your parents have read the report card ASAP.

Have an enjoyable weekend.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- The partent-teacher interviews take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1. Please contact the school if you are unsure of your appointed interview time.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
Math - 2.9 Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 28)
Health - Page 8/10/11 Handouts (Monday, Nov. 28)
Career G. - My Wish List (Thursday, Dec. 1)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF              - EZ

Adventure Ed - Archery

Here are some photo's from the last Adventure Ed class of the term.  Students will be starting P.A.A next week!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 24

The term 1 report cards will be sent out tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 25).

As well, don't forget the Grade 7 students will be hosting the next MC Knoll bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 25). Please bake around 18 individually wrapped items (trying to stay away from allergy foods).

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- The partent-teacher interviews take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1. Please contact the school if you are unsure of your appointed interview time.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
LA - Bring "Sticky Story" (OVERDUE)
Social - Map Comparisons (Friday, Nov. 25)
Math - 2.9 Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 28)
Health - Page 8/10/11 Handouts (Monday, Nov. 28)
Career G. - My Wish List (Thursday, Dec. 1)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF                  - EZ

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Some information regarding parent-teacher interviews was sent home earlier this week. If there are any concerns with the interview times, please contact the school ASAP. The actual interviews themselves take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1.

Reminders:
- The term 1 report cards will be sent out on Friday, Nov. 25.
- Don't forget, Grade 7 students will be hosting the next MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 25. Please bake around 18 individually wrapped items (trying to stay away from allergy foods).
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
LA - Bring "Sticky Story" (OVERDUE)
Math - Adding/Subtracting Fractions (x2) (Thursday, Nov. 24)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF                        - EZ

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Classroom New - Nov. 22

We have been working through a "fraction unit" in math.

Also, some information regarding parent-teacher interviews was sent home today.  If there any concerns with the interview times, please contact the school ASAP.  The actual interviews themselves take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1.

Reminders:
- The term 1 report cards will be sent out on Friday, Nov. 25.
- Don't forget, Grade 7 students will be hosting the next MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 25. Please bake around 18 individually wrapped items (trying to stay away from allergy foods).
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
LA - Bring "Sticky Story" (Wednesday, Nov. 23)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF                 - TG                 - EZ

Monday, November 21, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 21

Happy 'report card week' - that is, the term 1 report cards will be sent out on Friday, Nov. 25. 

Don't forget, Grade 7 students will be hosting the next MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 25. Please bake around 18 individually wrapped items (trying to stay away from allergy foods).

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
Math - Comparing Fractions 2.1 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF            - TG              - CL            - TT           - MWin           - EZ

Friday, November 18, 2011

Violence Awareness Conference

Ask your son/daughter about the "Violence Awareness Conference" the students attended today at Dr. Brass.

Classroom News - Nov. 18

Have a great 'snowy' weekend!

Grade 7 students will be hosting the next MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 25. Some information was sent home today with details.

The term 1 report cards will be sent out on Friday, Nov. 25.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
Math - Comparing Fractions 2.1 Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 21)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF                - CL                 - TW      

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 17

Great job to all of the MC Knoll volleyball athletes at the Yorkton City Championships. Our school is VERY proud of you!!!

ALL term 1 assignments will be due tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 18). Any overdue assignments handed-in passed this date, will earn a mark of 0%.

Grade 7 students will be going to Dr. Brass tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 18) for a "Violence Awareness Conference". Lunch will be provided.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- Please return the "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Homework:
Math - Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers (Monday, Nov. 21)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- TB            - BF               - TG                - CL
- TT             - TW             - MW               - BW

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Adventure Ed. - Curling

Ask your son/daughter about their "awesome" curling experience.

Classroom News - Nov. 16

ALL term 1 assignments will be due this Friday, Nov. 18. Any overdue assignments handed-in passed this date, will earn a mark of 0%.

The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms were sent home today.  Please ask your friends, family, and neighbors if they are interested in ordering.  Please return the completed form and necessary fees by Thursday, Dec. 1.

Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll volleyball teams to victory at the Yorkton city-wide championships today (Wednesday, Nov. 16) - games take place a MC Knoll, St. Mikes and the Gloria Hayden.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- Grade 7 students will be going to Dr. Brass on Friday, Nov. 18 for a "Violence Awareness Conference". Lunch will be provided.

Homework:
Math - Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers (Thursday, Nov. 17)
Social - Nov. What in the World (Thursday, Nov. 17)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- TB           - SC           - BF                - TG               - CL
- TM          - TT           - TW              - MW              - BW

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 15

As always, I hope the 'extra' long-weekend was enjoyable.

It is worth noting that as the term 1 report cards are coming soon (Friday, Nov. 25 to be exact), ALL term 1 assignments will be due this Friday, Nov. 18. Any overdue assignments handed-in passed Friday, Nov. 18, will earn a mark of 0%.

Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll volleyball teams to victory at the Yorkton city-wide championships today (Tuesday, Nov. 15) and tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 16) - games take place a MC Knoll, St. Mikes and the Gloria Hayden.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.
- Grade 7 students will be going to Dr. Brass on Friday, Nov. 18 for a "Violence Awareness Conference".  Lunch will be provided.

Homework:
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (OVERDUE)
Health - Health Test (Wednesday, Nov. 16)
Social - Nov. What in the World (Thursday, Nov. 17)
LA - November/December Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- PF             - BF            - TG            - CL
- KL            - TM           - TT             - JT
- TW           - MW          - BW

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 10

Thank you to all of those students who dressed accordingly for the Remembrance Day service.

Have a great long-weekend - we will see everyone back on Tuesday, Nov. 11 (as their is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 11 as well as Monday, Nov. 14).

LEST WE FORGET

Reminders:
- Picture (retake) orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 15.
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Math - Review of Fractions Worksheets (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Health - Health Test (Wednesday, Nov. 16)
Social - Nov. What in the World (Thursday, Nov. 17)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF            - TG             - TM             - TW

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 9

Sorry about the "no post" yesterday - I left school in the morning a little under the weather.

Yummy - the Subway 'hot lunch' was great!

Reminders:
- Students should dress appropriately for tomorrow's (Thursday, Nov. 10) Remembrance Day service. Our school's service starts at 9:30.
- Also, students wanting to make a donations for Remembrance Day can bring them for tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 10) as well.
- Tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 10) is noon hour early dismissal
- There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, Nov. 11 as well as Monday, Nov. 14.
- Picture (retake) orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 15.
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
Math - Review of Fractions Worksheets (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Health - Health Test (Wednesday, Nov. 16)
Social - Nov. What in the World (Thursday, Nov. 17)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF              - TG              - KL             
- TM             - HSey           - TW    

Monday, November 7, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 7

Happy Monday.

I suppose "winter" has arrived.

Reminders:
- Subway "hot lunch" is Wednesday, Nov. 9 (if you pre-ordered).
- Students should dress appropriately for the Thursday, Nov. 10 Remembrance Day service. Our school's service starts at 9:30.
- Also, students wanting to make an donations for Remembrance Day can bring them for Thursday, Nov. 10 as well.
- Thursday, Nov. 10 is noon hour early dismissal
- There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, Nov. 11 as well as Monday, Nov. 14.
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
LA - Underground Adv. Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
French - French Test (Tuesday, Nov. 8)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Health - Health Test (Wednesday, Nov. 16)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF              - TG               - KL                  - TM

Friday, November 4, 2011

Harvest Showdown

Ask your son/daughter about their day at the Yorkton Harvest Showdown!!!

Classroom News - Nov. 4

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Subway "hot lunch" is Wednesday, Nov. 9 (if you pre-ordered).
- Students should dress appropriately for the Thursday, Nov. 10 Remembrance Day service.  Our school's service starts at 9:30.
- Also, students wanting to make an donations for Remembrance Day can bring them for Thursday, Nov. 10 as well.
- Thursday, Nov. 10 is noon hour early dismissal
- There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, Nov. 11 as well as Monday, Nov. 14.
- If you are interested in ordering from the November/December Scholastic book order, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
LA - Underground Adv. Questions and Activities (Monday, Nov. 7)
French - French Test (Tuesday, Nov. 8)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Health - Health Test (Wednesday, Nov. 16)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF                - TG               - KL                      - TM

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 3

Ask your son/daughter about the "Percent Math Test" they wrote today.

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

As mentioned yesterday, all students NEED to return their step pedometers!

Reminders:
- The November/December Scholastic book orders were sent home yesterday. If you are interested in ordering, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Homework:
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Nov. 4)
LA - Underground Adv. Questions and Activities (Monday, Nov. 7)
French - French Test (Tuesday, Nov. 8)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Music - Fantasia Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
Health - Health Test (Wednesday, Nov. 16)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BW        

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 2

The November/December Scholastic book orders were sent home today (7 different orders to choose from). If you are interested in ordering, please return the form(s) and appropriate fees by Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Also, students NEED to return their step pedometers!

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

Homework:
Math - 4.6 Worksheet (Thursday, Nov. 3)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Thursday, Nov. 3)
Math - Percent Unit TEST (Thursday, Nov. 3)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Nov. 4)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF                 - HSey

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Classroom News - Nov. 1

November is here!  November is here!

The November MC Knoll newsletter was sent home today (youngest and only).

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

Homework:
Math - Tax/Discount Problem (Wednesday, Nov. 2)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Thursday, Nov. 3)
Math - Percent Unit TEST (Thursday, Nov. 3)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Nov. 4)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF              - KL               - HSey                     - BW