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



Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Classroom News - June 26

Wow!  What a wonderful year.  Thanks to everyone who made this year one to remember.

Have a safe and happy summer.

We will see you back in the 2013-2014 school year...

YAHOO!

Reminders
- Students will be able to pick-up their grade 7 report cards on Friday, June 28.  See you then.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Camp Whitesand


Classroom News - June 25

Ask your son/daughter about Camp Whitesand.  It was a little wet...but we made the most of it!

The last day of school is tomorrow (Wednesday, June 26). Yahoo!

1 days of school remaining!

Homework
ALL assigments/projects are now OVERDUE

Reminders
- Students will be able to pick-up their grade 7 report cards on Friday, June 28.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Classroom News - June 24

Happy "last week of school"!

Ask your son/daughter about their Math Final.

For Camp Whitesand tomorrow (Tuesday, June 25), students will be participating in horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, and high ropes. Therefore, students will need appropriate outdoor items including shoes, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, lunch, etc. Students may also want an extra change of clothes and swimming gear if they decide to 'get wet'. We are planning to leave at 8:45 a.m. and return around 3:30 p.m.

2 days of school remaining!

Homework
ALL assigments/projects are now OVERDUE

Reminders
- Last day of school is Wednesday, June 26. Yahoo!
- Students will be able to pick-up their grade 7 report cards on Friday, June 28.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Classroom News - June 21

Sorry for the "no-post" yesterday as I was camping with the grade 8 students.

Ask your son/daughter about the ELA Final Exam.

Have a wonderful

3 days of school remaining!

Homework

ALL assigments/projects are now OVERDUE

Math - FINAL EXAM (Monday, June 24)

Reminders
- For Camp Whitesand on Tuesday, June 25, students will be participating in horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, and high ropes. Therefore, students will need appropriate outdoor items including shoes, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, lunch, etc. Students may also want an extra change of clothes and swimming gear if they decide to 'get wet'.  We are planning to leave at 8:45 a.m. and return around 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Adventure Ed. - Golfing at Cherrydale


Classroom News - June 19

Ask your son/daughter about Adventure Ed.

Also, a student in our school has the opportunity to win a free bicycle - compliments of the "Walk and Roll" to school. Simply do a "good deed" for someone, have them sign and return the entry form to be able to win the bike.

5 days of school remaining!

Homework
LA - Speech and Collage (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Assignment #8 (Thursday, June 20)

Reminders
- For all of this week, MC Knoll is looking to collect any spare pennies you have for a "Free the Children - Penny Collection" campaign. BRING THOSE PENNIES!
- The ELA Final Exam is scheduled for Friday, June 21, while the Math Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, June 24. Study, study, study!!!

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework. The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21. Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Classroom News - June 18

Ask your son/daughter about the Science test...

For all of this week, MC Knoll is looking to collect any spare pennies you have for a "Free the Children - Penny Collection" campaign. BRING THOSE PENNIES!

Also, a student in our school has the opportunity to win a free bicycle - compliments of the "Walk and Roll" to school.  Simply do a "good deed" for someone, have them sign and return the entry form to be able to win the bike.

6 days of school remaining!

Homework
Art - Finish the Doodle (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Assignment #7 (Wednesday, June 19)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- The Camp Whitesand form and $15 fee is now OVERDUE.
- Students will be golfing at Cherrydale for the last Adventure Ed. class of the year tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19).
- The ELA Final Exam is scheduled for Friday, June 21, while the Math Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, June 24. Study, study, study!!!

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework. The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21. Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%

Monday, June 17, 2013

Classroom News - June 17

Happy Monday!

For all of this week, MC Knoll is looking to collect any spare pennies you have for a "Free the Children - Penny Collection" campaign. BRING THOSE PENNIES!

Ask your son/daughter about the last buddy activity of the year...

7 days of school remaining!

Homework
Math - 4.6 Reading Circle Graphs (OVERDUE)
Art - Finish the Doodle (OVERDUE)
Science - Mixtures/Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, June 18)
LA - Book Assignment #7 (Wednesday, June 19)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- The Camp Whitesand form and $15 fee is now OVERDUE. 
- Students will be golfing at Cherrydale for the last Adventure Ed. class of the year on Wednesday, June 19.
- The ELA Final Exam is scheduled for Friday, June 21, while the Math Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, June 24. Study, study, study!!!

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework. The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21. Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%.

Friday, June 14, 2013

First Nations Celebrations


Classroom News - June 14

Ask your son/daughter about the "First Nations" presentation they enjoyed this afternoon.

For all of next week, MC Knoll is looking to collect any spare pennies you have for a "Free the Children - Penny Collection" campaign.  BRING THOSE PENNIES!

Have a great weekend...

8 days of school remaining!

Homework
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Club Assignment #1-6 (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.6 Reading Circle Graphs (Monday, June 17)
Art - Finish the Doodle (Monday, June 17)
Science - Mixtures/Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, June 18)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- The Camp Whitesand form and $15 fee is due before Monday, June 17. The trip is not until Tuesday, June 25.
- The ELA Final Exam is scheduled for Friday, June 21, while the Math Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, June 24.  Study, study, study!!!

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework. The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21. Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Classroom News - June 13

Have a great afternoon!

9 days of school remaining!

Homework
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (OVERDUE)
Math - 11.1 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Club Assignment #1-6 (OVERDUE)
Art - Finish the Doodle (Monday, June 17)
Science - Mixtures/Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, June 18)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- The Camp Whitesand form and $15 fee is due before Monday, June 17.  The trip is not until Tuesday, June 25.
- A review package for the ELA and Math Final Exams were handed-out yesterday.  The ELA Final Exam is scheduled for Friday, June 21, while the Math Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, June 24.

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework. The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21. Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Classroom News - June 12

A very important newsletter was sent home today about the year-end school trip to Camp Whitesand on Tuesday, June 25.  Please return the form and $15 fee by Monday, June 17.

Also, a review package for the ELA and Math Final Exams were handed-out today.  YAHOO!

Ask your son/daughter about the surprise Sasktel presentation we enjoyed today at school.

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework. The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21. Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%.

10 days of school remaining!

Homework
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (OVERDUE)
Math - 11.1 Worksheet (Thursday, June 13)
LA - Book Club Assignment #6 (Thursday, June 13)
Art - Finish the Doodle (Monday, June 17)
Science - Mixtures/Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, June 18)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- Tomorrow (Thursday, June 13) is the next noon hour early dismissal.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Adventure Ed. - Safety Day


Classroom News - June 11

Ask your son/daughter about the "safety day" presentations we enjoyed today at the Gallagher Center.

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework. The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21. Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%.

11 days of school remaining!

Homework
Art - Pointillism Art (OVERDUE)
Math - Graphing Review (11.6 - 11.8) (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Club Assignment #5 (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Finish the Doodle (Monday, June 17)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

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

Monday, June 10, 2013

Classroom News - June 10

I hope the weekend treated everyone wonderfully!

Students will be participating in a "Safety Day" tomorrow (Tuesday, June 11), sponsored by the Yorkton Gallagher Center, that focuses on being safe during the summer holidays. Lunch will be provided. Also, be prepared to be outdoors. 

As the year is coming to an end, I will need to collect all upcoming/overdue homework.  The deadline for handing-in assignment will be by Friday, June 21.  Students who do not hand-in assignments by this date may earn a 0%.

12 days of school remaining!

Homework
Art - Pointillism Art (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Club Assignment #4 (OVERDUE)
Math - Graphing Review (11.6 - 11.8) (Tuesday, June 11)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

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

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Classroom News - June 6

I will be away from the school tomorrow (Friday, June 7) at a School Division Professional Development opportunity. 

Tomorrow (Friday, June 7), is the last bake sale of the year.  Items will be sold for $0.50 each.

Here is a fun Science link from today's lesson on the Particle Theory of Matter (and in particular, molecules):

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gas-properties

Homework
Math - Circle Graph Intro (Friday, June 7)
Art - Pointillism Art (Friday, June 7)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- Monday, June 10 is the "hot dog" lunch (for those that pre-ordered)
- Students will be participating in a "Safety Day", sponsored by the Yorkton Gallagher Center, that focuses on being safe this summer holidays.  Lunch will be provided.  Be prepared to be outdoors.  YAHOO!
- Thursday, June 13 is the next noon hour early dismissal.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Classroom News - June 5

Great job to everyone who participated in "Walk and Roll".

Homework
Science - Marble LAB (Thursday, June 6)
LA - Destination Reading Booklets (Thursday, June 6)
Art - Pointillism Art (Friday, June 7)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- Friday, June 7 is the last bake sale of the year ($0.50 each)

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Classroom News - June 4

Ask your son/daughter about the Geometry Test.

Also, the last writing folder project of the year in ELA was provided today.  Students are asked to accomplish two things -  create a personal collage of themselves and write a 2-minute speech (about a topic of their choosing) that they will be presenting to the class.

Homework
LA - Book Club Assignment #3 (Wednesday, June 5)
Art - Pointillism Art (Friday, June 7)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Wednesday, June 12)
LA - Speech and Collage (Wednesday, June 19)

Reminders
- The annual "Walk and Roll" to school is tomorrow (Wednesday, June 5).  For those students who use active transportation, they will be entered into a contest to win a bicycle. AWESOME!

Monday, June 3, 2013

Adventure Ed. - Canoe/Water Safety


Classroom News - June 3

It is amazing to think that we are ALREADY into June.  Wow!

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

Homework
Math - 8.4 Angle Bisector (OVERDUE)
Math - Geometry Unit TEST (OVERDUE)
LA - Book Club Assignment #3 (Wednesday, June 5)
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.