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, May 31, 2013

Classroom News - May 31

For Monday's (June 3) Adventure Ed. class, students MUST BRING their swimming gear, along with a t-shirt that can get wet, as students will be learning about "canoe skills and safety".

The "hot dog hot lunch" is scheduled for Monday, June 10. If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and money by Monday, June 3.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework
Phys. Ed. - Term 3 Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.4 Angle Bisector (Monday, June 3)
Math - Geometry Unit TEST (Monday, June 3)
LA - Book Club Assignment #2 (Monday, June 3)
Art - Pointillism Art (Friday, June 7)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders
- The annual "Walk and Roll" to school is Wednesday, June 5.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Classroom News - May 30

Great job to all of the athletes at the East Central Track and Field Meet over the passed few days.

The city-wide school dance is tonight (Thursday, May 30) from 7:00 - 10:00 at the YRHS. 

The "hot dog hot lunch" is scheduled for Monday, June 10. If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and money by Monday, June 3.

Ask your son/daughter about the Grade 5 Science Fair.

Homework
Phys. Ed. - Term 3 Assignment (Friday, May 31)
Math - Geometry Unit TEST (Monday, June 3)
LA - Book Club Assignment #2 (Monday, June 3)
Art - Pointillism Art (Friday, June 7)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders
- The annual "Walk and Roll" to school is Wednesday, June 5.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Classroom News - May 28

And the rain continues...

For those students who qualified, the East Central Track and Field Meet is this afternoon (Tuesday, May 28) and tomorrow (Wednesday, May 29)...

Also, a "hot dog lunch form" was sent home today.  The actual lunch is scheduled for Monday, June 10.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and money by Monday, June 3.

Homework
Math - 8.3 Perpendicular Bisector (Wednesday, May 29)
Phys. Ed. - Term 3 Assignment (Friday, May 31)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders
- There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each. You must return the admission money and permission form by tomorrow (Wednesday, May 29).

Monday, May 27, 2013

Classroom News - May 27

Happy 'rainy' Monday!

For those students who qualified, the East Central Track and Field Meet is tomorrow (Tuesday, May 28) and Wednesday, May 29...

Homework
LA - Book Club Assignment #1 (Tuesday, May 28)
Science - Total Volume Mini-Lab (Tuesday, May 28)
Phys. Ed. - Term 3 Assignment (Friday, May 31)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders
- If anyone is interested in a great keepsake for the school year, an official 2012-2013 MC Knoll School Yearbook is available to order for $20 - forms and fees are now OVERDUE.
- There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each. You must return the admission money and permission form by Wednesday, May 29.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Classroom News - May 24

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. activity - orienteering.

Thanks to the short week...we are already at the weekend.

Enjoy!

Homework
Math - 8.2 Perpendicular Lines (Monday, May 27)
Science - Total Volume Mini-Lab (Tuesday, May 28)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders
- If anyone is interested in a great keepsake for the school year, an official 2012-2013 MC Knoll School Yearbook is available to order for $20 - forms and fees are now OVERDUE.
- There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each.  You must return the admission money and permission form by Wednesday, May 29.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Classroom News - May 23

We are now into the "home stretch" of the school year. Although we are starting to come to the end of grade 7, we still have a lot of things to accomplish. I am asking that everyone stay focused and continue to work extra hard over the remaining weeks. It will be Summer before we know it...

Homework
LA - Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Art - Practice Pointillism (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - Term 3 Assignment (Friday, May 24)
Math - 8.1 Parallel Lines (Friday, May 24)
Science - Total Volume Mini-Lab (Tuesday, May 28)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders
- The "Pita Pit" lunch is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, May 24).
- If anyone is interested in a great keepsake for the school year, an official 2012-2013 MC Knoll School Yearbook is available to order for $20 - forms and fees are due by tomorrow (Friday, May 24).
- Get your dancing shoes on. There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each. I will be selling them until tomorrow (Friday, May 24).

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Classroom News - May 22

Hello everyone!

I hope the May-long weekend treated you well. 

We are now into the "home stretch" of the school year.  Although we are starting to come to the end of grade 7, we still have a lot of things to accomplish.  I am asking that everyone stay focused and continue to work extra hard over the remaining weeks.  It will be Summer before we know it...

Homework
LA - Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Art - Practice Pointillism (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders
- The "Pita Pit" lunch is scheduled for Friday, May 24.
- If anyone is interested in a great keepsake for the school year, an official 2012-2013 MC Knoll School Yearbook is available to order for $20 -  forms and fees are due by Friday, May 24.
- Get your dancing shoes on. There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each. I will be selling them until Friday, May 24.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Classroom News - May 17

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 20 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 21 (teacher in-service day). School resumes on Wednesday, May 22.

Have a wonderful long weekend.

Homework
LA - Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Art - Practice Pointillism (Wednesday, May 22)

Reminders
- Get your dancing shoes on. There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each. I will be selling them until Friday, May 24.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Classroom News - May 16

Great job to everyone at yesterday's Outdoor Track and Field Meet.  Our young athletes had an awesome day running, jumping and throwing.  Stay tuned for those students who qualified for the East Central Track Meet on May 28-29.

Ask your son/daughter about the band from Winston Knoll...

Homework
LA - Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - Geometry Booklet (Friday, May 17)
Art - Practice Pointillism (Wednesday, May 22)

Reminders
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 20 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 21 (teacher in-service day).  School resumes on Wednesday, May 22.
- Get your dancing shoes on. There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each. I will be selling them until Friday, May 24.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Classroom News - May 14

Ask your son/daughter about their reading assessment test.

The annual Yorkton Outdoor Track and Field Meet is tomorrow (Wednesday, May 15). Be sure to prepare for an entire day of being outdoors running, jumping and throwing!

Homework
LA - "Know Yourself..." Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Science - Big Idea 3 Quiz (Thursday, May 16)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- Get your dancing shoes on. There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00. Tickets are $7 each. I will be selling them until Friday, May 24.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Classroom News - May 13

Happy Monday!

Sorry for the missing blog entries last week - I was away from school the last few days.

Ask your son/daughter about math problem solving...

Also, ask your son/daughter about their Measurement Math test.

A couple of important items were handed-out last week including:
- Pita Pit Lunch forms are due tomorrow (Tuesday, May 14) with the actual lunch happening on Friday, May 24.
- Get your dancing shoes on.  There will be a city-wide school dance on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 - 10:00.  Tickets are $7 each.  I will be selling them until Friday, May 24.

Homework
LA - "Know Yourself..." Questions and Activities (Tuesday, May 14)
Science - Big Idea 3 Quiz (Thursday, May 16)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- The annual Yorkton Outdoor Track and Field Meet is Wednesday, May 15.  Be sure to prepare for an entire day of being outdoors running, jumping and throwing!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Classroom News - May 8

The next noon hour early dismissal is tomorrow (Thursday, May 9).
Also tomorrow, students are encouraged to dress as their favourite character/superhero as part of an MC Knoll Spirit Day.

Homework
Math - Problem Solving #2 (Thursday, May 8)
LA - "Know Yourself..." Questions and Activities (Tuesday, May 14)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- The annual Yorkton Outdoor Track and Field Meet reschedule to Wednesday, May 15.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Classroom News - May 7

The annual Yorkton Outdoor Track and Field Meet has been officially moved from tomorrow (Wednesday, May 8) to Wednesday, May 15 due to the long winter we had...

Homework
Math - Problem Solving #2 (Thursday, May 8)
LA - "Know Yourself..." Questions and Activities (Tuesday, May 14)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 9.
- Also on Thursday, May 9, students are encouraged to dress as their favourite character/superhero as part of an MC Knoll Spirit Day.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Adventure Ed. - Fitness at YRHS


Classroom News - May 6

Happy Monday!

Students will be working through a mini math unit this week on "Problem Solving".

The annual Yorkton Outdoor Track and Field Meet has been officially moved from Wednesday, May 8 to Wednesday, May 15 due to the long winter we had...

Homework
Math - Problem Solving #1 (Tuesday, May 7)
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, May 7)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 9.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Classroom News - May 3

Ask your son/daughter about the "Measurement Unit" Math test.

Homework
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, May 7)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- As of today, Wednesday, May 8 is the annual Yorkton Outdoor Track and Field Meet.  Stay posted about whether or not we are switching the track meet to a later date.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, May 9.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Classroom News - May 2

The City of Yorkton "May Newsletter" was sent home today.

Homework
Music - Band PowerPoint (OVERDUE)
Math - Measurment Unit TEST (Friday, May 3)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- Tomorrow (Friday, May 3) is the next bake sale. Items are $0.50 each.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Classroom News - May 1

Happy May!

Homework
Math - 5.6 Area of a Circle (Thursday, May 2)
Music - Band PowerPoint (Thursday, May 2)
Math - Measurment Unit TEST (Friday, May 3)
LA - Writing Folder (Thursday, May 16)

Reminders
- Friday, May 3 is the next bake sale. Items are $0.50 each.