Halloween Costumes

Pumpkin Carving

Classroom News - Oct. 31

Wow! What a way to start the week - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Ask your son/daughter about the great day.

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:
LA - "Gearing Up for the Cold" Questions/Activities (Tuesday, Nov. 1)
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

Classroom News - Oct. 28

Brianne F. is our 7M class SRC representative.  Yahoo!

Our grade 7M class has been invited to the "Harvest Showdown" on Friday, Nov. 3.   More details to come next week.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Reminders:
- Students will need to bring pumpkin carving tools (and pumpkin if you would like) for Monday, Oct. 31.
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is Monday, Oct. 31 at about 1:15 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Homework:
Math - 4.5 Worksheet (Monday, Oct. 31)
LA - "Gearing Up for the Cold" Questions/Activities (Tuesday, Nov. 1)
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                           

Adventure Ed. - Billiards at Pockets

Classroom News - Oct. 27

Reminders:
- If you are interested in being an SRC member, create a short "letter" describing WHY you would be a good candidate. Be prepared to present this letter to the class tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 28).
- Also, if interested in the "Subway hot lunch", the form and appropriate money needs to be returned by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 28).  The actual lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 9.
- Students will need to bring pumpkin carving tools (and pumpkin if you would like) for Monday, Oct. 31.
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is Monday, Oct. 31 at about 1:15 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Homework:
Art - Halloween Sketches (Thursday, Nov. 3)
Math - Percent Unit TEST (Thursday, Nov. 3)
Art - Term 1 Sketches (x6) (Tuesday, Nov. 15)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

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

Buddy Time - Halloween Spiders

Here are some photos of our 7M class having some fun with 1B making 'spooky' spiders!

Classroom News - Oct. 26

Grade 7 students will be enjoying Adventure Ed. tomorrow.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in being an SRC member, create a short "letter" describing WHY you would be a good candidate. Be prepared to present this letter to the class on Friday, Oct. 28.
- If interested in the "Subway hot lunch", the form and appropriate money needs to be returned by Friday, Oct. 28 (the actual lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 9).
- Students will need to bring pumpkin carving tools (and pumpkin if you would like) for Monday, Oct. 31.
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is Monday, Oct. 31 at about 1:15 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Homework:
Math - 4.4 Worksheet (Thursday, Oct. 27)
LA - Choose book for book report (Thursday, Oct. 27)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Thursday, Nov. 3)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

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

Classroom News - Oct. 25

Ask your son/daughter about "nutritional food labels".

Our school is looking for students to be a part of the SRC (School Representative Council). If you are interested in being an SRC member, create a short "letter" describing WHY you would be a good candidate. Be prepared to present this letter to the class on Friday, Oct. 28.

Reminders:
- If interested in the "Subway hot lunch", the form and appropriate money needs to be returned by Friday, Oct. 28 - the actual lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 9.
- Students will need to bring pumpkin carving tools (and pumpkin if you would like) for Monday, Oct. 31.
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is Monday, Oct. 31 at about 1:15 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Homework:
LA - Choose book for book report (Thursday, Oct. 27)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Thursday, Nov. 3)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF               - TG              - TT                - MW

Classroom News - Oct. 24

I love 'warm' weekends!!!

A newsletter was sent home today about the first MC Knoll 'hot lunch' scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9.   If interested, the form and appropriate money needs to be returned by Friday, Oct. 28. 

Reminders:
- Students will need to bring pumpkin carving tools (and pumpkin if you would like) for Monday, Oct. 31.
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is Monday, Oct. 31 at about 1:15 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Homework:
Math - Math 4.1 Worksheet (Tuesday, Oct. 25)
LA - Letter and Envelope to a School (Tuesday, Oct. 25)
LA - "KWL" Chart (Tuesday, Oct. 25)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF              - TG              - TT              - MW

Classroom News - Oct. 21

Have a good weekend!

Reminders:
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
Math -  Converting Fractions, Decimals, Percent (Monday, Oct. 24)
LA - Letter (and address) to a School (Monday, Oct. 24)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF             - TG              - TT                  - JT             - MW           

Classroom News - Oct. 20

One more day to go!

Reminders:
- The first MC Knoll "bake sale" is tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 21). Items will be sold for $0.25 each.
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
Math - Simplifying/Equivalent Fractions Practice (Friday, Oct. 21)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Friday, Oct. 21)
LA - Superhumans Questions + Activities (Friday, Oct. 21)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

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

Adventure Ed - Volleyball and Wallyball

Here, students are enjoying the first Adventure Ed experience of the year - volleyball/wallyball in the Gloria Hayden.

Classroom News - Oct. 19

Ask your son/daughter about the presentation they enjoyed today.

Reminders:
- The last day for the Scholastic Book Fair is tomorrow (Thursday, October 20).
- The first MC Knoll "bake sale" is Friday, Oct. 21. Items will be sold for $0.25 each.
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
LA - October Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.9 + 3.10 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Friday, Oct. 21)
LA - Superhumans Questions + Activities (Friday, Oct. 21)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- TB             - BF              - TG               - KL           
- TT             - JT               - MW             - BW

Classroom News - Oct. 18

An important "Halloween Newsletter" was sent home today about pumpkin carving.

Also, a newsletter about the monthly bake sale was sent home today too.

Students will be starting Adventure Ed tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 19).

There is also a 'special' presentation coming to our school tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 19) at about 1:00. Come on out and enjoy the surprise!

Reminders:
- The Scholastic Book Fair is at MC Knoll from October 18-20.
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
LA - October Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.9 + 3.10 Worksheet (Wednesday, Oct. 19)
French - French Definitions (Wednesday, Oct. 19)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Friday, Oct. 21)
LA - Superhumans Questions + Activities (Friday, Oct. 21)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- KA             - TB              - SC                - BF              - TG       
- CL              - KL             - HS                - TT              - JT
- TW             - MW           - ZW               - BW    

Classroom News - Oct. 17

Happy Monday.

Students will be starting Adventure Ed on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Reminders:
- The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to MC Knoll Oct. 18-20.
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
LA - October Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricature Sketches (OVERDUE)
Social - "Location" Unit Title Page (OVERDUE)
French - French Definitions (Wednesday, Oct. 19)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Friday, Oct. 21)

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

Classroom News - Oct. 14

Ask your son/daughter about the math test they wrote today.

Also, remind your son/daughter about the importance of getting things handed in "on-time" and "to the best of their ability". As the year progresses, some students forget the importance of these two ideas.

Classroom pictures were sent home today (free of charge).  I also posted the "good looking class" at the bottom of the blog.

Have another great weekend!

Reminders:
- The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to MC Knoll Oct. 18-20.
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
Math - 3.8 Worksheet (Order of Op.) (OVERDUE)
LA - October Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricature Sketches (Monday, Oct. 17)
LA - Read "Superhumans" (Monday, Oct. 17)
Social - "Location" Unit Title Page (Monday, Oct. 17)
French - French Definitions (Wednesday, Oct. 19)

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

Classroom News - Oct. 13

Enjoy the afternoon!

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 14).
- The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to MC Knoll Oct. 18-20.
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
Math - 3.8 Worksheet (Order of Op.) (Friday, Oct. 14)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 14)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)
Art - Caricature Sketches (Monday, Oct. 17)

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

Classroom News - Oct. 12

Thanks to everyone for donating to the Yorkton Soup Haven. The "Drive Away Hunger" was a success!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to MC Knoll Oct. 18-20. Some information was sent home today with details.

The next noon hour early dismissal is tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 13).

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 14.
- Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Homework:
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 14)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)
Art - Caricature Sketches (Monday, Oct. 17)

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

Classroom News - Oct. 11

I hope the weekend was full of family, friends, and food!

I will be sending away the October Scholastic book orders earlier than expected as no other students have shown interest in ordering.

Picture retakes are Monday, Oct. 24

Reminders:
- If there are any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate to the Yorkton Soup Haven, please return the "Drive Away Hunger" food bags by tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 12).
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 13.
- If interested in ordering school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 14.

Homework:
Social - Sept. What in the World (OVERDUE)
LA - "Living Life to the Extreme" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.6/3.7 Division of Decimals (OVERDUE)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)
Art - Caricature Sketches (Monday, Oct. 17)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF           - TG             - BH         
- BJ            - TT             - TW

Buddy Reading

Our grade 7M class once again met with our 1B buddies - this time we enjoyed reading stories together!

Classroom News - Oct. 7

Have a wonderful long-weekend.  We will see everyone back on Tuesday, Oct. 11 (as there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct. 10).   Don't eat too much turkey!!!

The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 13.

Reminders:
- The "Drive Away Hunger" food bags were sent home earlier this week. If there are any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate to the Yorkton Soup Haven, please return the items in the food bag by Wednesday, Oct. 12.
- If interested in ordering school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 14.
- If interested in ordering from the October Scholastic book order, please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, October 14.

Homework:
Social - Sept. What in the World (OVERDUE)
LA - "Living Life to the Extreme" Q's and Activities (Tuesday, Oct. 11)
Math - 3.6/3.7 Division of Decimals (Tuesday, Oct. 11)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)
Art - Caricature Sketches (Monday, Oct. 17)

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

Classroom News - Oct. 6

Remember to "vote for an improvement/addition to Yorkton's skatepark, bike and walking parks" - go to www.yorkton.ca to cast your vote.

Reminders:
- The "Drive Away Hunger" food bags were sent home earlier this week. If there are any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate to the Yorkton Soup Haven, please return the items in the food bag by Wednesday, Oct. 12.
- If interested in ordering school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 14.
- If interested in ordering from the October Scholastic book order, please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, October 14.

Homework:
Math - Division of Decimals (3.6) (Friday, Oct. 7)
Social - Sept. What in the World (Friday, Oct. 7)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)
Art - Caricature Sketches (Monday, Oct. 17)

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

Classroom News - Oct. 5

I look forward to talking with everyone at the MC Knoll "open house" tonight from 5:30-7:00. Come on out and enjoy our barbecue!

Picture proofs were sent home today. If interested in ordering, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 14.

Also, a pamphlet was sent home today about "voting for an improvement/addition to Yorkton's skatepark, bike and walking parks".

Reminders:
- The "Drive Away Hunger" food bags were sent home yesterday. If there are any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate to the Yorkton Soup Haven, please return the items in the food bag by Wednesday, Oct. 12.
- If interested in ordering from the October Scholastic book order, please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, October 14.

Homework:
Math - Division of Decimals (2 q's) (Thursday, Oct. 6)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue (Thursday, Oct. 6)
Social - Sept. What in the World (Friday, Oct. 7)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)

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

The Turkeys are Coming!

Here are some photos of our grade 7M class enjoying some 'buddy time' with the grade 1B class.  We were helping the grade 1 students create 'finger-paint turkeys'!!!

Classroom News - Oct. 4

The MC Knoll "open house" is tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 5) from 5:30-7:00. Come on out and enjoy our barbecue!

Reminders:
- The "Drive Away Hunger" food bags were sent home yesterday. If there are any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate to the Yorkton Soup Haven, please return the items in the food bag by Wednesday, Oct. 12.
- If interested in ordering from the October Scholastic book order, please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, October 14.

Homework:
Math - Multiplication of Decimals (Wednesday, Oct. 5)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue (Thursday, Oct. 6)
Social - Sept. What in the World (Friday, Oct. 7)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- TB           - BF              - TG             - HS
- TT           - TW             - EZ       

Classroom News - Oct. 3

Happy October!!!

Sorry about the 'no post' on Friday - I was feeling under the weather at the end of the week.

The October newsletter was sent home today.

In addition, the "Drive Away Hunger" food bags were sent home today too. If there are any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate to the Yorkton Soup Haven, please return the items in the food bag by Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Reminders:
- There will be an MC Knoll "open house" on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 5:30-7:00. Come on out and enjoy our barbecue!
- If interested in ordering from the October Scholastic book order, please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, October 14.

Homework:
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
LA - "Extreme Survival Stories" Questions and Comic (OVERDUE)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue (Thursday, Oct. 6)
LA - October Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 14)

* The following people have overdue homework:
- TB           - BF           - TG             - KL             - HS
- TT           - TW          - MW           - ZW            - EZ