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



Thursday, May 31, 2012

Classroom News - May 31

Another month down...one more to go!

Reminders:
- Wednesday, June 6 is the annual "Walk and Roll" to school.  Active transportation to and from school is encouraged.
- We will have some special visitors from the YRHS Science class coming to our building Thursday, June 7.
- Friday, June 8 will by the MC Knoll "Mini-Mall".  Bring any spare change you have to spend on the inventive items.
- The hot dog lunch will also be on Friday, June 8.

Homework:
Art - Optical Illusion Art (OVERDUE)
Music - Musicals TEST (Friday, June 1)
Phys. Ed. - Term Project (Friday, June 1)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Friday, June 15)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB             - TB            - BF          - TW            - MWin

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Classroom News - May 30

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by tomorrow (Thursday, May 31).
- The hotdog hot lunch forms are due by tomorrow (Thursday, May 31). The actual lunch is Friday, June 8.

Homework:
Art - Optical Illusion Art (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.6 Interpreting Circles Worksheet (Thursday, May 31)
Phys. Ed. - Term Project (Friday, June 1)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Friday, June 15)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB        - TB            - BF         - TW            - MWin

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Classroom News - May 29

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.
- The hotdog hot lunch forms are due by Thursday, May 31. The actual lunch is Friday, June 8.

Homework:
Math - Interpreting Circles Questions (Wednesday, May 30)
Science - Earthworms (Wednesday, May 30)
Art - Optical Illusion Art (Wednesday, May 30)
Phys. Ed. - Term Project (Friday, June 1)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Friday, June 15)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB          - TB         - BF       - TW        - MWin

Classroom News - May 28

Happy Monday. 

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.
- The hotdog hot lunch forms are due by Thursday, May 31. The actual lunch is Friday, June 8.

Homework:
Social - "Mexico" Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - Graphing Review Sheets (OVERDUE)
LA - Reader Response (pg 35-42 or pg 44) (Tuesday, May 29)
Science - Earthworms (Wednesday, May 30)
Art - Optical Illusion Art (Wednesday, May 30)
Phys. Ed. - Term Project (Friday, June 1)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Friday, June 15)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB         - TB           - BF           - TW           - MWin

Friday, May 25, 2012

Adventure Ed. - Biking and Disc Golf

Ask your son/daughter about the awesome Adventure Ed. class the students participated in today. We biked throughout Yorkton and then played disc-golf at Patrick Park. FUN, FUN, FUN!

Classroom News - May 25

Hello again...

Great job to all of the track and field athletes over the last few days.  It sure was a "cold" one to remember!

Have a great weekend.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.
- The hotdog hot lunch forms are due by Thursday, May 31.  The actual lunch is Friday, June 8.

Homework:
Social - "Mexico" Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - Graphing Review Sheets (Monday, May 28)
Art - Optical Illusion Art (Wednesday, May 30)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Friday, June 15)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB         - TB          - BF      - TW           - MWin

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Classroom News - May 23

Welcome back!

I hope the long weekend was an enjoyable one.  We are now in the "home stretch" of our school year!

Any students who have qualified for the East Central Track and Field Meet, the meet will continue tomorrow (Thursday, May 24).

Students will NEED a bike and helmet for Friday's Adventure Ed. class.  Beg...borrow...(but please do not steal)...

I will not be at school tomorrow (Thursday, May 24) as I will be at the Track and Field Meet.

Reminders:
- Friday, May 25 is the next Bake Sale ($0.25/item).
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Homework:
Social - May "What in the World" (OVERDUE)
LA - Page 25-34 Reader Response (OVERDUE)
Social - "Mexico" Questions (Friday, May 25)
Math - Graphing Review Sheets (Monday, May 28)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Friday, June 15)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB          - TB           - BF          - MH
- KL          - HSey       - TW        - MWin

Friday, May 18, 2012

Classroom News - May 18

There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 21 (Victoria Day), as well as Tuesday, May 22 (School In-Service). 

Any students who have qualified for the East Central Track and Field Meet, the meet will take place Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Homework:
Social - May "What in the World" (OVERDUE)
LA - Page 25-34 Reader Response (Wednesday, May 23)
Math - Intro to Circle Graphs Worksheets x2 (Wednesday, May 23)
Social - "Mexico" Questions (Friday, May 25)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Friday, June 15)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB             - TB                - BF              - MH
- KL             - MP                - TW            - MWin          

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Classroom News - May 17

Ask your son/daughter about their math test.
The City-Wide Dance is tonight MC Knoll from 7:00 - 10:00.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 21 (Victoria Day), as well as Tuesday, May 22 (School In-Service). Yahoo!

Homework:
Social - May "What in the World" (OVERDUE)
LA - Page 13-24 Reader Response (Friday, May 18)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB          - TB            - BF
- TW         - MWin               

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Classroom News - May 16

Students were given their last ELA Writing Folder assignment of the year!

There will be a "DQ Dilly Bar" sale tomorrow (Thursday, May 17) for $2 each.

Also, there is a City-Wide Dance tomorrow at MC Knoll from 7:00 - 10:00.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 21 (Victoria Day), as well as Tuesday, May 22 (School In-Service). Yahoo!

Homework:
Math - 8.4 Angle Bisectors (OVERDUE)
LA - Page 7-12 Reader Response (Thursday, May 17)
Social - May "What in the World" (Thursday, May 17)
Math - Geometry Test (Thursday, May 17)
LA - May/June Writing Folder (Wednesday, June 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB         - TB            - BF
- TW        - MWin       - ZW

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Adventure Ed - Fitness Training

Here are some photos of students enjoy "fitness training" during today's Adventure Ed. class at the YRHS.

Classroom News - May 15

Ask your son/daughter about Adventure Ed. today at the Yorkton Regional High School.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 21 (Victoria Day), as well as Tuesday, May 22 (School In-Service).  Yahoo!

Homework:
Math - 8.4 Angle Bisectors (Wednesday, May 16)
LA - Book Club Reader Response (Wednesday, May 16)
Social - May "What in the World" (Thursday, May 17)
Math - Geometry Test (Thursday, May 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB            - TB           - BF      
- HSey        - TW         - MWin        

Monday, May 14, 2012

Classroom News - May 14

Happy Monday!

Students will be starting Adventure Ed. again tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15). Students will need a pair of gym clothes and indoor shoes.

Reminders:
- The Scholastic Half-Price Book Fair continues tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15).
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Homework:
Math - 8.3 Perpendicular Bisectors (OVERDUE)
LA - "FI Case Study" Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - Practice 8.4 Angle Bisectors (Tuesday, May 15)
LA - Book Club Reader Response (Wednesday, May 16)
Social - May "What in the World" (Thursday, May 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB             - TB               - BF            - HSey
- TW            - MWin          - BW

Friday, May 11, 2012

Classroom News - May 11

Students will be starting Adventure Ed. again on Tuesday, May 15.  Students will need a pair of gym clothes and indoor shoes for this date.

Have a great "warm" weekend!

Reminders:
- Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15 is the Scholastic Half-Price Book Fair.
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Homework:
Math - 8.3 Perpendicular Bisectors (Monday, May 14)
LA - "FI Case Study" Questions (Monday, May 14)
Social - May "What in the World" (Thursday, May 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB             - TB              - BF  
- HSey          - TW
- MWin        - BW

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Classroom News - May 10

Between the track meet, a teacher meeting and early dismissal, it has been a VERY quick week!

Speaking of track and field, great job to all of the participants at the Outdoor Track and Field Meet yesterday. Even though we are ALL a little red from too much sun, you made MC Knoll proud!!!

Enjoy the afternoon...

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Homework:
Math - Practice creating Perpendicular Bisectors (Friday, May 11)
Social - May "What in the World" (Thursday, May 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CB           - TB             - BF                - PF       
- KL           - TM            - HSey            - TT   
- TW          - MWel        - MWin          - BW 

Monday, May 7, 2012

Classroom News - May 7

Happy Monday!

Great job to all of the participants over the weekend at the annual Showcase Indoor Track and Field Meet.  You made MC Knoll proud!

Speaking of track and field; ALL grade 6-8 students will be participating in the GSSD Outdoor Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, May 9.  Be sure to have the appropriate items for the entire day including proper clothing, food, water, etc.

Also, I will be out of the building tomorrow at a teacher meeting.  Therefore, there will be "no post" tomorrow.
 
Reminders:
- Thursday, May 10 is the next noon hour early dismissal.
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Homework:
Social - "Living Together" Unit Title Page (OVERDUE)
Art - Finish the Doodle (OVERDUE)
Math - Parallel Lines (OVERDUE)

* The following people have not handed-in their "LA Picture Book":
- CB          - TB            - BF                                                       
- HSey      - TW           - MWin

* The following people have "other" overdue homework:
- BF            - MWin  

Friday, May 4, 2012

Classroom News - May 4

Enjoy the weekend!

Reminders:
- The annual Showcase Indoor Track and Field Meet is tomorrow (Saturday, May 5) at the Gallagher Center.
- If you are interested in ordering from the last Scholastic Book Orders of the year, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Homework:
Health - Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Monday, May 7)
Social - "Living Together" Unit Title Page (Monday, May 7)
Art - Finish the Doodle (Monday, May 7)
Math - Parallel Lines (Monday, May 7)

* The following people have not handed-in their "LA Picture Book":
- CB         - TB          - BF          - MH
- KL         - HSey      - TW        - MWin

* The following people have "other" overdue homework:
- BF            - MWin    

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Classroom News - May 3

Two different newsletters were sent home today including the "May MC Knoll School Newsletter" as well as the "May City of Yorkton Upcoming Events Newsletter".

Also, the last issues of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.  If you are interested in ordering from any of the catalogues, please submit the appropriate fees by Thursday, May 31.

Reminders:
- The annual Showcase Indoor Track and Field Meet is Saturday, May 5 at the Gallagher Center.

Homework:
Health - Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Monday, May 7)
Social - "Living Together" Unit Title Page (Monday, May 7)
Art - Finish the Doodle (Monday, May 7)

* The following people have not handed-in their "LA Picture Book":
- CB        - TB           - BF        - MH
- KL        - HSey      - TW       - MWin

* The following people have "other" overdue homework:
- BF         - MWin         

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Classroom News - May 2

Ask your son/daughter about the new "crime investigation" book club we started today in LA.

Reminders:
- The annual Showcase Indoor Track and Field Meet is Saturday, May 5 at the Gallagher Center.

Homework:
Math - Review of Geometry (Thursday, May 3)
Health - Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Monday, May 7)
Social - "Living Together" Unit Title Page (Monday, May 7)

* The following people have not handed-in their "LA Picture Book":
- CB          - TB            - BF             - MH
- KL          - HSey        - TW            - MWin         

* The following people have "other" overdue homework:
- BF         - KL           - MWin        - TW

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Classroom News - May 1

Hello May - everyone is excited you have arrived!

Reminders:
- The annual Showcase Indoor Track and Field Meet is Saturday, May 5 at the Gallagher Center.

Homework:
French - Weather Quiz (Wednesday, May 2)
Health - Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 (Monday, May 7)

* The following people have not handed-in their "LA Picture Book":
- CB        - TB        - BF         - MH
- KL        - HSey    - TW        - MWin       - BW

* The following people have "other" overdue homework:
- BF         - KL            - MWin