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



Friday, December 21, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 21

Have a great Christmas holiday!

We will see everyone back on Thursday, Jan. 3...2013!

Homework
- No homework.  Yahoo!

Reminders
- Nothing at this time...

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 20

Only 1 day of school left before Christmas holidays!

Come on out this evening to enjoy the annual MC Knoll Christmas concert.  Showtime is 7:00 pm.

Homework
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 21)

Reminders
- Tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 21) is "PJ and a Movie" Day
- Tomorrow is also a 2:30 pm early dismissal

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Asham Stompers Red River Jigging


Classroom News - Dec. 19

2 days of school left before Christmas holidays!

Homework

LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 20)
Math - Probability Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 21)

Reminders
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is the MCK Christmas concert (1:00 and 7:00 pm)
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is also "Wish for the World" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is "PJ and a Movie" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is also 2:30 pm early dismissal

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 18

3 days of school left before Christmas holidays!

Homework
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 20)
Math - Probability Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 21)

Reminders
- Candy grams will continue to be sold tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 19) for $0.25 each
- Tomorrow is "Christmas Color/Character" Day
- Tomorrow is also the Asham Stompers performance
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is the MCK Christmas concert (1:00 and 7:00 pm)
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is also "Wish for the World" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is "PJ and a Movie" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is also 2:30 pm early dismissal

Monday, December 17, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 17

4 days of school left before Christmas holidays!

A school newsletter was sent home today about how to talk to your son/daughter about the horrific events that occurred in Connecticut on Friday.

This week is a VERY busy "last week of school for 2012", including:
- Tuesday, Dec. 18 is pictures with Santa ($1.00 each)
- Wednesday, Dec. 19 is candy grams for sale ($0.25 each)
- Wednesday, Dec. 19 is also the Asham Stompers performance
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is the MCK Christmas concert (1:00 and 7:00 pm)
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is also "Wish for the World" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is "PJ and a Movie" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is also 2:30 pm early dismissal

Homework
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - 10.1 and 10.2 Math Worksheets (Tuesday, Dec. 18)
LA - "Nightboat" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Dec. 18)
Math - Probability Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 20)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 20)

Reminders
- Grade 7's will be attending the Asham Stompers concert on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Students are asked to bring $2 to help offset the cost of the performance.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 14

Next week is a VERY busy "last week of school for 2012", including:
- Tuesday, Dec. 18 is pictures with Santa ($1.00 each)
- Wednesday, Dec. 19 is candy grams for sale ($0.25 each)
- Wednesday, Dec. 19 is also the Asham Stompers performance
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is the MCK Christmas concert (1:00 and 7:00 pm)
- Thursday, Dec. 20 is also "Wish for the World" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is "PJ and a Movie" Day
- Friday, Dec. 21 is also 2:30 pm early dismissal

Homework
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)
Social - Climate Change Pamphlets (Monday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)
LA - "Nightboat" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Dec. 18)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 20)

Reminders
- Grade 7's will be attending the Asham Stompers concert on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Students are asked to bring $2 to help offset the cost of the performance.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 13

Grade 7's will be attending the Asham Stompers concert on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Students are asked to bring $2 to help offset the cost of the performance.

Students are encouraged to bring board games for tomorrow's Phys. Ed. class.

Have a great afternoon off...

Homework
Science - Before/After Activity (OVERDUE)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Posters (Friday, Dec. 14)
Social - Climate Change Pamphlets (Monday, Dec. 17)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)
LA - "Nightboat" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Dec. 18)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 20)

Reminders
- Keep up the hard work. Holidays are coming soon!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 12

Ask your son/daughter about the fraction test they wrote today in Math.

Students will be attending the Asham Stompers on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Students are asked to bring $2 to help offset the cost of the performance.

Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 13) is the next noon hour early dismissal.

Homework
Science - Before/After Activity (Thursday, Dec. 13)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Posters (Friday, Dec. 14)
Social - Climate Change Pamphlets (Monday, Dec. 17)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 20)

Reminders
- Keep up the hard work.  Holidays are coming soon!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 11

Students will be attending the Asham Stompers on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Students are asked to bring $2 to help offset the cost of this activity. A newsletter was sent home yesterday with specific details.

Homework
Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Social - Climate Change Pamphlets (Thursday, Dec. 13)
Science - Before/After Activity (Thursday, Dec. 13)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Posters (Friday, Dec. 14)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Thursday, Dec. 13 is the next noon hour early dismissal.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Adventure Ed. - Curling (Day 2)

Classroom News - Dec. 10

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about the "Fast Food" activity the students did today.

Also, ask your son/daughter about the curling experience students' gained during Adventure Ed.

Lastly, students will be attending the Asham Stompers on Wednesday, Dec. 19.  Students are asked to bring $2 to help offset the cost of this activity.  A newsletter was sent home today with specific details.

Homework
Science - Food Web Lab (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Social - Climate Change Pamphlets (Thursday, Dec. 13)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Posters (Friday, Dec. 14)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Thursday, Dec. 13 is the next noon hour early dismissal.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 7

Students will be curling once again on Monday, Dec. 10 (as Adventure Ed. is switched from Tuesday to Monday).

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Science - Food Web Lab (Monday, Dec. 10)
Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 12)
Social - Climate Change Pamphlets (Thursday, Dec. 13)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Posters (Friday, Dec. 14)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)
Music - Nutcracker Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Thursday, Dec. 13 is the next noon hour early dismissal.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 6

One more day to go!

Homework
LA - "Telling Stories..." Blogging (OVERDUE)
Science - Food Web Lab (Monday, Dec. 10)
Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 11)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- The next bake sale is tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 7).   Items are sold for $0.50.

* JShi has not handed-in the report card envelope.
* JShi needs to return 2 school forms (technology and authorization).

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 5

Any students interested in singing for this years Christmas Concert, please sign-up for choir by the office.  The first practice is Friday, Nov. 7 at 12:25 pm.

Homework
Math - 2.9 Add/Subtracting Fractions (Thursday, Dec. 6)
LA - "Telling Stories..." Blogging (Thursday, Dec. 6)
Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 11)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- The next bake sale is Friday, Dec. 7. Items are sold for $0.50.

* JShi has not handed-in the report card envelope.
* JShi needs to return 2 school forms (technology and authorization).

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Classroom News - Dec. 4

Two newsletters were sent home today:
- MC Knoll December Newsletter
- City of Yorkton Upcoming Events for Decemeber

Ask your son/daughter about today's PAA experience...

Homework
Health - Healthy Living Goal Journal (OVERDUE)
Math - Practice Add/Subtracting Fractions (Wednesday, Dec. 5)
LA - "Telling Stories..." Blogging (Thursday, Dec. 6)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- The next bake sale is Friday, Dec. 7.  Items are sold for $0.50.

* JG, MK and JShi have not handed-in their report card envelopes.
* JShi needs to return 2 school forms (technology and authorization).

Monday, December 3, 2012

Adventure Ed. - Curling (Day 1)

Classroom News - Dec. 3

Wow - December already!

As we still have 3 weeks until Christmas Holidays, students are encouraged to stay focused and on-task for this month. 

Ask your son/daughter about their Curling experience from today's Adventure Ed. class.

Homework
Math - Add/Subtract with Fraction Circles (Tuesday, Dec. 4)
Health - Healthy Living Goal Journal (Tuesday, Dec. 4)
LA - Nov./Dec. Writing Folder (Monday, Dec. 17)

Reminders
- Students will need a sealable container for tomorrow's PAA class (Tuesday, Dec. 4).