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, March 28, 2013

Buddy Time - Easter Fun!

Classroom News - March 28

Thanks for the great conversations over the passed few days during interviews.

Please return your report card envelopes ASAP.

Have a safe and happy Easter Break!

See everyone back on Monday, April 8.

Homework
Art - Magazine Grid Art (Monday, April 8)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, March 29 until Sunday, April 7. School will resume on Monday, April 8.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Classroom News - March 27

Parent-student-teacher interviews continue tonight. As mentioned in class, I am hoping your son/daughter is present so as to take part in the interview process. See everyone there!

Also, please return your report card envelopes ASAP.

Lastly, in addition to interviews, the last day of the MC Knoll Book Fair is tonight.  Bring your money!

Homework
Career G. - Career Poster (OVERDUE)
Math - Statistics Quiz (Thursday, March 26)
Science - Volume Lab (Thursday, March 26)
LA - Anecdote Story (Thursday, March 26)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (Monday, April 8)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- The Easter Break is coming. There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, March 29 until Sunday, April 7. School will resume on Monday, April 8.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Classroom News - March 26

Parent-student-teacher interviews will be taking place tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 27).  As mentioned in class, I am hoping your son/daughter are present so as to take part in the interview process.  See everyone there!

Also, please return your report card envelopes ASAP.

Lastly, in addition to interviews, an MC Knoll Book Fair is taking place tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 27). Bring your money!

Homework
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
Math - Statistics Quiz (Thursday, March 26)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- The Easter Break is coming. There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, March 29 until Sunday, April 7. School will resume on Monday, April 8.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Classroom News - March 25

Parent-student-teacher interviews will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, March 26) and Wednesday, March 27.  I look forward to the conversations!

Also, please return your report card envelopes ASAP.

Lastly, an MC Knoll Book Fair is taking place tomorrow (Tuesday, March 26) and Wednesday, March 27.  Bring your money!

Homework
LA - FI Case Study Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - Mean Practice (Tuesday, March 26)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- The Easter Break is coming.  There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, March 29 until Sunday, April 7.  School will resume on Monday, April 8.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Classroom News - March 22

Term 2 report cards will be handed-out today. Yahoo!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework
Science - Science News Assignment (OVERDUE)
LA - FI Case Study Questions (Monday, March 25)
Math - 8.2 Mode/Median (Monday, March 25)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Classroom News - March 21

Sorry about the "no post" yesterday as I was away from the building for the end of the day.

Grade 7 band students are off to Regina tomorrow (Friday, March 22).  Have a great trip!

Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on tomorrow (Friday, March 22). Yahoo!

Homework
Science - Science News Assignment (Friday, March 22)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Yorkton Fire Hall

Classroom News - March 19

A parent-teacher interview sheet was sent home yesterday. If there are any problems with the assigned date/time, please contact the school.

Ask your son/daughter about the trip to the fire hall.

Domino's Pizza hot lunch is tomorrow (Wednesday, March 20).

Homework
Math - Intro to Statistics (Wednesday, March 20)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- Grade 7 band students are off to Regina on Friday, March 22.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Classroom News - March 18

Happy Monday!

An indoor track and field form was sent home last week. If interested in being a member of the MC Knoll indoor track and field team, please return the form and fees ASAP as they are now OVERDUE.

Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 19), as part of our grade 7 Health and Career Guidance curriculums, students will be going to the Yorkton Fire Hall in the morning and over lunch.  Students will not need to pack a lunch as lunch will be provided.  Yahoo!

Also, a parent-teacher interview sheet was sent home today.  If there are any problems with the assigned date/time, please contact the school.

Ask your son/daughter about the new ELA unit we started on "Follow the Evidence".

Homework
Math - Intro to Statistics (Wednesday, March 20)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- Domino's Pizza hot lunch is Wednesday, March 20.
- Grade 7 band students are off to Regina on Friday, March 22.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Adventure Ed. - Snowshoeing, Tobogganing and Cross-Country Skiing

Classroom News - March 15

An indoor track and field form was sent home yesterday. If interested in being a member of the MC Knoll indoor track and field team, please return the form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, March 15).

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Classroom News - March 14

Great job to everyone who took part in green day, bring-a-stuffy to school day, and wacky hair day!

An indoor track and field form was sent home today. If interested in being a member of the MC Knoll indoor track and field team, please return the form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, March 15).

Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing and toboggans for tomorrow's (Friday, March 15)Adventure Ed. class.

Have a great afternoon off!

Homework
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Classroom News - March 13

ALL term 2 assignments are now OVERDUE - a mark of "0%" may be earned.

Tomorrow is a busy school spirit day - green day, bring-a-stuffy to school day, and wacky hair day!

Domino's Pizza hot lunch form and appropriate fees are due tomorrow (Thursday, March 14).

Lastly, tomorrow (Thursday, March 14) is another noon hour early dismissal.

Homework
Math - Graphing Linear Relations TEST (Thursday, March 14)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- MC Knoll track and field t-shirt orders are OVERDUE
- Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing and toboggans for the Friday, March 15 Adventure Ed. class.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Science Experiments

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Classroom News - March 12

ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by tomorrow (Wednesday, March 13) - otherwise a mark of "0%" may be earned.

Homework
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- If interested, MC Knoll track and field t-shirt orders are due tomorrow (Wednesday, March 13).
- If interested, the Domino's Pizza hot lunch form and appropriate fees are due Thursday, March 14, with the actual lunch taking place Wednesday, March 20.
- Thursday, March 14 is the next noon hour early dismissal.
- Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing and toboggans for the Friday, March 15 Adventure Ed. class.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Classroom News - March 11

Happy Monday!

ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, March 13 - otherwise a mark of "0%" may be earned.

Homework
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, March 27)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- If interested, the Domino's Pizza hot lunch form and appropriate fees are due Thursday, March 14, with the actual lunch taking place Wednesday, March 20.
- Thursday, March 14 is the next noon hour early dismissal.
- Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing and toboggans for the Friday, March 15 Adventure Ed. class.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Classroom News - March 8

If you are interested in a Domino's Pizza hot lunch, a form was sent home today.  The form and appropriate fees are due Thursday, March 14, with the actual lunch taking place Wednesday, March 20.

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
LA - "Lost Island" Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, March 13.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Adventure Ed. - Snowshoeing

Classroom News - March 7

Ask your son/daughter about the performance "Raven Meets the Monkey King".

Also, just to let you know...Adventure Ed. was definitely an adventure today!?!?!

Homework
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
LA - "Lost Island" Questions and Activities (Friday, March 8)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, March 13.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Classroom News - March 6

Tomorrow (Thursday, March 7) is the next Adventure Ed. class. Students will need toboggans and appropriate "outdoor clothing" for this class.

Also, please send your old phonebooks to school with your son/daughter and we will recycle them for you!

Homework
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.5 Input/Output (Thursday, March 7)
LA - "Lost Island" Questions and Activities (Friday, March 8)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, March 13.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Classroom News - March 5

Ask your son/daughter about the algebra math test...

Thursday, March 7 is the next Adventure Ed. class. Students will need  toboggans and appropriate "outdoor clothing" for this class.

Homework
Science - Lab Safety TEST (Wednesday, March 6)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Wednesday, March 6)
LA - "Lost Island" Questions and Activities (Friday, March 8)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, March 13.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Classroom News - March 4

Happy Monday!

Thursday, March 7 is the next Adventure Ed. class.  Students will need appropriate "outdoor clothing" for this class.

Homework
Math - Type II Algebra (Tuesday, March 5)
Math - Algebra Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 5)
Music - Write/Perform a Song (Tuesday, March 5)
Science - Lab Safety TEST (Wednesday, March 6)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Wednesday, March 6)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, March 13.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Classroom News - March 1

Wow...March already!

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Math - Type II Algebra (Tuesday, March 5)
Math - Algebra Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 5)
Music - Write/Perform a Song (Tuesday, March 5)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Wednesday, March 6)
LA - Picture Book Assignment (Friday, April 12)

Reminders
- ALL term 2 assignments (upcoming and overdue) MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, March 13.
- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 22.
- Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.