Classroom News - Nov. 30

Thanks for all of the great conversations over the passed couple days during parent-teacher interviews.

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Health - Healthy Living Goal (OVERDUE)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Adventure Ed. starts-up again Monday, Dec. 3 with "curling".

Classroom News - Nov. 29

Parent-Teacher Interviews continue today.   See you after school!

School photos were sent home today.  What a "good looking" group of students!

Please return the report card envelope by tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 30).

Homework
Math - 2.1 Fractions (Friday, Nov. 30)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Any students interested in being a part of the MC Knoll "Chess Club", the form and $5 fee is now OVERDUE.
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are now OVERDUE. 

Classroom News - Nov. 28

Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for today and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 29). Your son/daughter is encouraged to come to the meeting to discuss Term 1 and set goals for Term 2. See you either today or tomorrow!

Homework
Social - South America Map (Thursday, Nov. 29)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Any students interested in being a part of the MC Knoll "Chess Club", the form and $5 fee is now OVERDUE.
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 29). The date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.
- Please return the report card envelope by Friday, Nov. 30.

Classroom News - Nov. 27

Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 28) and Thursday, Nov. 29.   Your son/daughter is encouraged to come to the meeting to discuss Term 1 and set goals for Term 2.  See you then!

Homework
Science - Decomposer PowerPoint (OVERDUE)
Math - "Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers" (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Art - Remembrance Day Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Social - South America Map (Thursday, Nov. 29)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Any students interested in being a part of the MC Knoll "Chess Club", please return the permission form and $5 fee by tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 28).
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.
- Please return the report card envelope by Friday, Nov. 30.

Classroom News - Nov. 26

Happy Monday - I hope the weekend was great!

Any students interested in being a part of the MC Knoll "Chess Club", please return the permission form and $5 fee by Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Homework
Science - Decomposer PowerPoint (Tuesday, Nov. 27)
Math - "Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers" (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Art - Remembrance Day Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Social - South America Map (Thursday, Nov. 29)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.
- Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for this week - Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 29. Your son/daughter is encouraged to come to the meeting to discuss Term 1 and set goals for Term 2. If your designated interview time is inconvenient or you are unaware of your interview time, please contact the school ASAP.
- Please return the report card envelope by Friday, Nov. 30.

Violence Awareness Conference

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Ask your son/daughter about the great "Violence Awareness Conference" at Dr. Brass.

Be sure to congratulate your son/daughter on a great Term 1 Report Card.  Keep up the great work in Term 2.  You can keep the report card for your records, however please return the report card envelope by Friday, Nov. 30.

Also, a newsletter was sent home today about a great fundraiser the MC Knoll basketball teams are doing for breast cancer.  

Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next week - Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 29. Your son/daughter is encouraged to come to the meeting to discuss Term 1 and set goals for Term 2. If your designated interview time is inconvenient or you are unaware of your interview time, please contact the school ASAP.

Homework
Math - "Simplifying/Equivalent Fractions" Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 26)
Science - Decomposer PowerPoint (Tuesday, Nov. 27)
Art - Remembrance Day Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 22

Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 23) is a very exciting day:
- "Scholastic Book Orders" are due.
- Grade 7 students will be attending the "Violence Awareness Conference" at Dr. Brass.  Lunch is provided free of charge.
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed out.

A class photo of our wonderful 7M class was sent home today.  You can also admire the great photo on the bottom part of this blog.

Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next week - Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 29. Your son/daughter is encouraged to come to the meeting to discuss Term 1 and set goals for Term 2. If your designated interview time is inconvenient or you are unaware of your interview time, please contact the school ASAP.

Homework
Math - "Simplifing/Equivalent Fractions" Worksheet (Monday, Nov. 26)
Science - Decomposer PowerPoint (Tuesday, Nov. 27)
Art - Remembrance Day Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Buddy Phys. Ed. with Kindergarten

Classroom News - Nov. 21

We started our first big term 2 assignment in English Language Arts today - the Nov./Dec. Writing Folder which involves students completing a shape poem, spelling story, and research essay.

Homework
LA - Goalie's Journey (Destination Reading) (OVERDUE)
Math - "Meaning of Fractions" Worksheet (Thursday, Nov. 22)
Art - Remembrance Day Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out Friday, Nov. 23. Yahoo!
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 20

We started our next math unit on "Fractions" today.

If you pre-ordered in advance, the Subway lunch is tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 21).

Homework
Health - Food Labels Chart (OVERDUE)
LA - Goalie's Journey (Destination Reading) (Wednesday, Nov. 21)
Art - Remembrance Day Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)

Reminders
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out Friday, Nov. 23. Yahoo!
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 19

Happy Monday!

This week at MC Knoll is "Stand Up to Bullying Week".  Grade 7 students had a great introductory presentation to the topic today from the Red Cross, and they will attend a full-day conference on Friday, Nov. 23 at Dr. Brass.

Homework
Health - Food Labels Chart (OVERDUE)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)

Reminders
- Subway lunch (if you pre-ordered) is Wednesday, Nov. 21.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out Friday, Nov. 23.  Yahoo!
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 16

Great job to all the volleyball teams over the passed few days.  Awesome job representing MC Knoll and congratulations to the winning teams!

Thanks to everyone who brought food for the bake sale, as well as donation for "Operation Christmas Tree".

ALL Term 1 marks are due by Monday, Nov. 19 (with Term 1 Report Cards being handed-out on Friday, Nov. 23). As a result, ALL Term 1 assignments (upcoming and overdue) must be handed-in by this date. Otherwise a mark of 0% may be earned for each assignment.

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Math - Percent Unit Test (OVERDUE)
Social - Write on the Blog (OVERDUE)
Health - Food Labels Chart (Monday, Nov. 19)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)

Reminders
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 15

Good luck to all of the volleyball teams at the City Volleyball Tournament. GO KNIGHTS GO!

ALL Term 1 marks are due by Monday, Nov. 19 (with Term 1 Report Cards being handed-out on Friday, Nov. 23). As a result, ALL Term 1 assignments (upcoming and overdue) must be handed-in by this date. Otherwise a mark of 0% may be earned for each assignment.

Homework
Math - Percent Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 16)
Social - Write on the Blog (Friday, Nov. 16)
Health - Food Labels Chart (Monday, Nov. 19)
Health - Healthy Living Goal (Friday, Nov. 30)

Reminders
- Grade 7 students are responsible for the next "bake sale" tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 16). Items will be sold for $0.50 each.
- The MC Knoll SRC is looking for donations for "Operation Christmas Child". Donations are due by tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 16).
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 14

Good luck to all of the volleyball teams at the City Volleyball Tournament.  GO KNIGHTS GO!

ALL Term 1 marks are due by Monday, Nov. 19 (with Term 1 Report Cards being handed-out on Friday, Nov. 23). As a result, ALL Term 1 assignments (upcoming and overdue) must be handed-in by this date. Otherwise a mark of 0% may be earned for each assignment.

Homework
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (OVERDUE)
Health - "My Food Guide Journal" (OVERDUE)
Social - Write on the Blog (Friday, Nov. 16)
Math - Percent Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 16)

Reminders
- Subway Lunch forms are OVERDUE. The actual lunch will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 21.
- Grade 7 students are responsible for the next "bake sale" on Friday, Nov. 16.   Items will be sold for $0.50 each.
- The MC Knoll SRC is looking for donations for "Operation Christmas Child".  Donations are due by Friday, Nov. 16.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 13

Happy Monday.  I hope the long weekend treated you well...

Wow!  Where did ALL of this snow come from?

The MC Knoll SRC is looking for donations for "Operation Christmas Child".  A newsletter was sent home today with details.  Donations are due by Friday, Nov. 16.

Grade 7 students are responsible for the next "bake sale" on Friday, Nov. 16.  Yahoo! 

ALL Term 1 marks are due by Monday, Nov. 19 (with Term 1 Report Cards being handed-out on Friday, Nov. 23).  As a result, ALL Term 1 assignments (upcoming and overdue) must be handed-in by this date.  Otherwise a mark of 0% may be earned for each assignment.

Homework
Social - Write on the Blog (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Health - "My Food Guide Journal" (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Math - Percent Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 16)

Reminders
- If interested, Subway Lunch forms are due by tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 14). The actual lunch will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 21.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Harvest Showdown

Classroom News - Nov. 8

Ask your son/daughter about the great morning we had at the Harvest Showdown. Yahoo!

The MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service will be held tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 9) at 11:00 am. Students are encouraged to dress-up and bring any donations.

I will be out of the building tomorrow - so there will be no blog post.

Have a good afternoon off and an even better long-weekend (as there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Nov. 12 - Remembrance Day).

Homework
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)
LA - "Underground Adventures" Q's and Activities (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Social - "Falling From Space" Worksheet (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Music - Fantasia 2000 Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Music - Firebird Suite CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Health - "My Food Guide Journal" (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Math - Percent Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 16)

Reminders
- If interested, Subway Lunch forms are due by Wednesday, Nov. 14.  The actual lunch will tak place on Wednesday, Nov. 21.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser forms are due by Thursday, Nov. 29. The actual date to pick-up the orders is not until Thursday, Dec. 13.

Classroom News - Nov. 7

Two important things are happening tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 8):
- Grade 7 students will be heading to the Harvest Showdown in the morning
- There is a noon hour early dismissal in the afternoon

Also, two important newsletters were sent home today:
- Subway Lunch form (due by Wednesday, Nov. 14)
- "Good Taste" Fundraiser form (due by Thursday, Nov. 29)

Homework
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)
LA - "Underground Adventures" Q's and Activities (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Social - "Falling From Space" Worksheet (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Music - Fantasia 2000 Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Music - Firebird Suite CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Health - "My Food Guide Journal" (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Math - Percent Unit Test (Friday, Nov. 16)

Reminders
- An MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service will be held on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11:00 am.  Students are encouraged to dress-up and bring any donations.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.

Classroom News - Nov. 6

Students have been busy finishing up term 1.  Keep up all of the hard work!

Homework
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Social - "What's in the Beef" (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Music - Fantasia 2000 Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Music - Firebird Suite CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Health - "My Food Guide Journal" (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Giddy-up! Students will be heading the the Harvest Showdown on Thursday, Nov. 8.
- Thursday, Nov. 8 is also a noon hour early dismissal.
- An MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service will be held on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11:00 am.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.

Classroom News - Nov. 5

Happy Monday!

Homework
Math - 4.2 Worksheet (Food Labels) (Tuesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Social - "What's in the Beef" (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Music - Fantasia 2000 Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
Music - Firebird Suite CD Cover (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Giddy-up! Students will be heading the the Harvest Showdown on Thursday, Nov. 8.
- Thursday, Nov. 8 is also a noon hour early dismissal.
- An MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service will be held on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11:00 am.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.

Classroom News - Nov. 2

School picture orders are now OVERDUE.

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Music - Fantasia 2000 Unit Test (Tuesday, Nov. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Giddy-up!  Students will be heading the the Harvest Showdown on Thursday, Nov. 8. 
- Thursday, Nov. 8 is also a noon hour early dismissal.
- An MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service will be held on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11:00 am.
- If interested in ordering from the "Scholastic Book Orders", please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.

Classroom News - Nov. 1

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Halloween night.

Happy November - it is going to be a busy month!

If you would like to order school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 2). 

A set of Scholastic Book Orders were sent out today.  If you are interested in ordering from any of the catalogues, please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 23.

Homework
LA - "Gearing Up..." Questions and Activity (Friday, Nov. 2)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Check out the "Upcoming Events" section on the right side of this blog