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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.

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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



Monday, October 28, 2013

Classroom News - Oct. 28

Happy Monday!

Please carefully read through the "reminders section" of this post as there are some very important events happening this week.

A classroom photo was sent home today.  We look great!

I also handed-out another set of Scholastic book orders.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fee by Friday, Nov. 15.

Homework
Health - Week 1 Goal Journals (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals/Fractions/Percents (Tuesday, Oct. 29)
Science -  Basic Needs Drawing (Wednesday, Oct, 30)
Music - CD Cover (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- There will be an MC Knoll Halloween Dance on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. for grades 7 and 8 only.  Dress up...and bring your dancing shoes.  PS - I heard the DJ is AWESOME!
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31. Bring your scary/wacky outfits for around a 1:00 p.m. start.
- We will also be having a Halloween classroom celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31.  We will be watching a movie.  Bring some "healthy" snacks and a drink to enjoy. 
- Students will be participating in the Yorkton Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 1.  Students will need to pack a lunch as we will be at the Gallagher Center from around 9:30 - 3:00 p.m.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR              - JW   

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