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, May 31, 2011

Classroom News - May 31

WOW...June already!!! 

Lets hope the good weather comes with it.

Finally some good news in regards to the 'teacher action'.  A newsletter was sent home today with more information.

Reminders:
- Hot Dog lunch orders are due tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1).
- Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) is "Walk and Roll" to school day!
- Gr. 7 students will be learning canoe safety at the Gallagher Center during the Friday, June 3 Adventure Ed. class. Students will need the appropriate attire for this event.

Homework:
Social - May "What in the World" (OVERDUE)
Math - Area of Parallelogram 5.1 W/S (Wednesday, June 1)
French - Kitchen Booklet (Wednesday, June 1)
LA - Reader Response (pg 13-24) (Thursday, June 2)
Health - Communicable Diseases W/S (x3) (Wednesday, June 8)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (Monday, June 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- GD              - DP              - SP                  - KSM

Monday, May 30, 2011

Classroom News - May 30

I hope you had an enjoyable weekend!

Reminders:
- Yearbook orders are due tomorrow (Tuesday, May 31).
- Hot Dog lunch orders are due Wednesday, June 1.
- Wednesday, June 1 is "Walk and Roll" to school day!
- Gr. 7 students will be learning canoe safety at the Gallagher Center during the Friday, June 3 Adventure Ed. class. Students will need the appropriate attire for this event.

Homework:
Math - Measurement Worksheet (Tuesday, May 31)
LA - Reader Response (pg 7-12) (Tuesday, May 31)
Social - May What in the World (Tuesday, May 31)
French - Kitchen Booklet (Wednesday, June 1)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (Monday, June 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- GD                - DP                - SP                       - KSM

Friday, May 27, 2011

Classroom News - May 27

It sure is good to be back...despite the weekend being here already. 

Yet another newsletter was sent home about the 'teacher action'.  Lets hope to find a solution sooner than later.

The last MC Knoll hot lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7.  Forms were handed out today and are due back by Wednesday, June 1.

Reminders:
- Yearbook orders are due Tuesday, May 31
- Gr. 7 students will be learning canoe safety at the Gallagher Center during the Friday, June 3 Adventure Ed. class.  Students will need the appropriate attire for this event.

Homework:
LA - "FI Case Report" Questions (OVERDUE)
LA - Reader Response (pg 1-6; 56-64) (Monday, May 30)
Math - Measurement Worksheet (Monday, May 30)
Social - May What in the World (Tuesday, May 31)
French - Kitchen Booklet (Wednesday, June 1)
Art - Sketchbook (x8) (Monday, June 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- GD                 - DP                 - SP                - KSM

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Classroom News - May 19

Ask your son/daughter about the math test and health test they completed today.

I will be away from school tomorrow (Friday, May 20) at a teacher professional development day. Therefore, enjoy the long weekend!

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher Inservice)

Homework:
LA - "FI Case Report" Questions (Wednesday, May 24)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- AC                - GD                   - DP
- SP                 - KSM

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Classroom News - May 18

Our grade 7 students were greeted by a surprise performance from Sacred Heart's "Channel 22". Ask your son/daughter about the music.

Also, ask your son/daughter about the "Be Heard" conference that some attended this afternoon.

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher Inservice)

Homework:
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (OVERDUE)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, May 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- AC           - GD                 - DP               
- SP            - KSM              

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Classroom News - May 17

Ask your son/daughter about the 'garbage' experience...

Reminders:
- The grade 7 "Be Heard" conference at Yorkdale is Wednesday, May 18 (if you have submitted your permission forms).
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher Inservice)

Homework:
Math - 7.4 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Social - Saskatchewan Resource Map (OVERDUE)
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (Wednesday, May 18)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, May 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- ZA             - AC            - GD             - DP
- SP              - JP              - KSM          - LW

Monday, May 16, 2011

Adventure Ed. - Weight Lifting

Here are some pictures of the grade 7 students lifting weights and exercising at the Yorkton Regional High School!

Classroom News - May 16

Happy Monday!

Thanks a ton to all of the great participation in last weeks Outdoor Track and Field Meet.  Go Knights Go!

Reminders:
- The grade 7 "Be Heard" conference at Yorkdale is Wednesday, May 18 (if you have submitted your permission forms).
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day)
- There is NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher Inservice)

Homework:
Math - 7.3 Worksheet (outliers) (OVERDUE)
Social - Saskatchewan Resource Map (Tuesday, May 17)
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (Wednesday, May 18)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, May 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- ZA               - AC           - GD               - GM              - SO
- DP                - SP           - JP                 - KSM            - LW

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Classroom News - May 12

Enjoy the afternoon!

The Outdoor Track Meet has been rescheduled for tomorrow (Friday, May 13). Students must prepare for ALL types of weather conditions.

Reminders:
- Students interested in the "Be Heard" conference at Yorkdale on Wednesday, May 18 need to return the permission form to Mr. Coomber by tomorrow (Friday, May 13).

Homework:
LA - "Roll Call" Reader Response (Monday, May 16)
Math - 7.3 Worksheet (outliers) (Monday, May 16)
Social - Saskatchewan Resource Map (Tuesday, May 17)
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (Wednesday, May 18)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, May 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- ZA             - AC                 - SO                  - DP
- SP             - JP                    - KSM

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Classroom News - May 11

Students interested in the "Be Heard" conference at Yorkdale on Wednesday, May 18 need to return the permission form to Mr. Coomber by Friday, May 13.

Reminders:
- The next noon hour early dismissal is tomorrow (Thursday, May 12).
- The Outdoor Track Meet has been rescheduled for Friday, May 13.  Students must prepare for ALL types of weather conditions.

Homework:
Music - Wizard of Oz Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Social - Saskatchewan Resource Map (Tuesday, May 17)
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (Wednesday, May 18)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, May 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- ZA             - AC             - SO               - DP
- SP              - JP               - KSM

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Classroom News - May 10

The "Outdoor Track Meet" has been postponed to a later date due to weather. Friday is looking like a possible option. I will keep everyone posted...

Reminders:
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 12.

Homework:
Music - Wizard of Oz Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.4 Worksheet (review) (OVERDUE)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- ZA             - AC                  - SO             - DP              
- SP              - JP                    - KSM

Monday, May 9, 2011

Classroom News - May 9

Happy Monday!

Big congrats to all students who participated in our MC Knoll Spelling Bee.  Nikki was our grade 7 champion with the words 'migraine' and 'alphabetize'.  I hope I spelled them correctly...

Reminders:
- Outdoor Track and Field Meet is Wednesday, May 11.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 12.

Homework:
Music - Wizard of Oz Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.4 Worksheet (review) (Tuesday, May 9)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
-  ZA               - AC                  - GD            - MF
- SO                - DP                  - SP             - JP            - KSM

Friday, May 6, 2011

Classroom News - May 6

Have a wonderful weekend!

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll "Spelling Bee" will continue Monday, May 9.
- Harvest Meats orders are due Monday, May 9.
- Outdoor Track and Field Meet is Wednesday, May 11.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 12.

Homework:
Math - 8.3 Worksheet (mean) (Monday, May 9)
Music - Wizard of Oz Worksheet (Monday, May 9)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- AC                 - SP                               - KSM

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Classroom News - May 4

Keep in mind there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Thursday, May 5) due to the 'teacher strike'. 

School will be back in session Friday, May 6.

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll "Spelling Bee" will continue Monday, May 9.
- Harvest Meats orders are due Monday, May 9.
- Outdoor Track and Field Meet is Wednesday, May 11.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 12.

Homework:
Math - 8.2 Worksheet (median and mode) (Friday, May 6)
Music - Wizard of Oz Worksheet (Monday, May 9)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- AC             - SP                  - JP                 - KSM

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Classroom News - May 3

A VERY important letter was sent home today about Thursday, May 5.  Please read through this carefully.

The annual Outdoor Track and Field Meet is next Wednesday, May 11. Students MUST fill out the registration form that was sent home earlier this week and return it by tomorrow (Wednesday, May 4).

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll "Spelling Bee" is Wednesday, May 4 from 1:00 - 2:10.
- Harvest Meats orders are due Monday, May 9.
- Outdoor Track and Field Meet is Wednesday, May 11.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 12.

Homework:
Art - "Your Picture" Pointillism Art (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.1 Worksheet (range) (Wednesday, May 4)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- AC              - SP               - JP
- JSP              - KSM

Monday, May 2, 2011

Classroom News - May 2

Welcome back! I hope the break was relaxing...

I can't believe it is May already. Why is there still snow???

The May newsletter was sent home today. 

Also, the annual Spelling Bee (for grade 7) is this Wednesday, May 4.  Some information was sent home today to 'prepare' for this.  Keep in mind, this is intended to be a "fun" event for everyone in our MC Knoll building.

Lastly, the annual Outdoor Track and Field Meet is next Wednesday, May 11.  Students MUST fill out the registration form that was sent home today and return it by Wednesday, May 4.

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll "Spelling Bee" is Wednesday, May 4 from 1:00 - 2:10.
- Harvest Meats orders are due Monday, May 9.
- Outdoor Track and Field Meet is Wednesday, May 11.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 12.

Homework:
Art - "Your Picture" Pointillism Art (OVERDUE)
Math - Intro to Statistics Worksheet (Tuesday, May 3)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- AC                - SP                  - JP
- JSP                - KSM