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 20, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 20

Have a wonderful Holiday Break!

We will see you back in 2014!

Homework
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- The "winter break" will run from Saturday, Dec. 21 until Sunday, Jan. 5. School, in the 2014 year, will resume Monday, Jan. 6.

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program. We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause. Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00. Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

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

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 19

Ask your son/daughter about the "Math Test"...for those who wrote it today.

Tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 20) is "Pajama Day".

Also tomorrow, students are encouraged to bring board games from home.

Homework
Math - Theory vs Exp. Probability Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability TEST (if not finished) (Friday, Dec. 20)
LA - "Georgie Radbourn..." Questions and Biography (Friday, Dec. 20)
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- The "winter break" will run from Saturday, Dec. 21 until Sunday, Jan. 5.  School, in the 2014 year, will resume Monday, Jan. 6.

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program. We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause. Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00. Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 18

Ask your son/daughter about the "Health Test".

Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 19) is "Dress as a Christmas Character Day".

Homework
Art - Google Doodle (OVERDUE)
Math - Theory vs Exp. Probability Activity (Thursday, Dec. 19)
Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 19)
LA - "Georgie Radbourn..." Questions and Biography (Friday, Dec. 20)
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- Friday, Dec. 20 is "Pajama Day".
- Also, on Friday, Dec. 20, students are encouraged to bring board games from home.

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program. We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause. Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00. Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

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

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 17

Please note the "reminders" section of the blog for a very busy "last few days before X-mas holidays".

If you are looking for something to do tonight, the MC Knoll Terrier Night is today. The price of admission is $10 for the entire family.

Homework
Math - 10.3 Worksheet (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Art - Google Doodle (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 19)
LA - "Georgie Radbourn..." Questions and Biography (Friday, Dec. 20)
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- Candy grams will continue to be sold tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 18) for $0.25.
- Thursday, Dec. 19 is "Dress as a Christmas Character Day".
- Friday, Dec. 20 is "Pajama Day".
- Also, on Friday, Dec. 20, students are encouraged to bring board games from home.

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program. We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause. Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00. Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

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

Monday, December 16, 2013

Buddy Time - Xmas Activities


Classroom News - Dec. 16

Happy Monday!

Please note the "reminders" section of the blog for a very busy "last week before X-mas holidays".

Homework
Career G. - Career Posters (OVERDUE)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Art - Google Doodle (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 19)
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- Santa is coming tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 17). If you are interested, you can have your picture taken with him for $1.00.
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 17) is also MC Knoll Terrier Night. The price of admission is $10 for the entire family.
- Candy grams are being sold tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 17) and Wednesday, Dec. 18 for $0.25.
- Thursday, Dec. 19 is "Dress as a Christmas Character Day".
- Friday, Dec. 20 is "Pajama Day".
- Also, on Friday, Dec. 20, students are encouraged to bring board games from home.

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program. We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause. Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00. Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- DF        - HF         - KG             - NR

Friday, December 13, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 13

Great job to everyone who was involved in the Christmas concert.  It was awesome!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework
Career G. - Career Posters (OVERDUE)
Math - 10.2 Probability (Monday, Dec. 16)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Art - Google Doodle (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 19)
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- Santa is coming on Tuesday, Dec. 17.  If you are interested, you can have your picture taken with him for $1.00.
- Candy grams are being sold on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and Wednesday, Dec. 18 for $0.25.
- Thursday, Dec. 19 is "Dress as a Christmas Character Day".
- Thursday, Dec. 19 is also MC Knoll Terrier Night.  The price of admission is $10 for the entire family.
- Friday, Dec. 20 is "Pajama Day".
- Also, on Friday, Dec. 20, students are encouraged to bring board games from home.

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program. We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause. Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00. Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
-  KB           - DF         - HF            - KG           - MK         - NR

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 12

Come on out and enjoy the MC Knoll Christmas Concert this evening.  The awesome performance starts at 7:00 pm.

Enjoy the early dismissal.

Homework
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Monday, Dec. 16)
Art - Google Doodle (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- Bring your $1's to enter into the "Gingerbread House Raffle".

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program. We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause. Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00. Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- BG                       

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 11

Our WE ACT Club has chosen to participate in the Free the Children "Brick by Brick" program.  We are asking students to donate any spare change they have to support this cause.  Also, the WE ACT Club will be selling bracelets throughout the year for $2.00.  Their goal is to raise $10 000 by the end of the year - which will build a school in Haiti.

Come on out and enjoy the MC Knoll Christmas Concert tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 12). The awesome performances start at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Homework
Math - 10.1 Probability (Thursday, Dec. 12)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Monday, Dec. 16)
Art - Google Doodle (Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Math - Probability Board Game (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders
- Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 12) is also the next 2:30 pm early dismissal.
- Bring your $1's to enter into the "Gingerbread House Raffle".

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- BG                       

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Adventure Ed. - Darts


Classroom News - Dec. 10

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

Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing for tomorrow's Phys. Ed. class.

Homework
Math - Probability Pre-Test and Lucky 7's (Wednesday, Dec. 11)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Monday, Dec. 16)

Reminders
- Come on out and enjoy the MC Knoll Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12 (1:00 pm and 7:00 pm).
- Thursday, Dec. 12 is also the next 2:30 pm early dismissal.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- HF            - BG          - JW

Monday, December 9, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 9

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Fraction Test in Math.

For those interested in joining the MC Knoll curling team, the only practice is today from 4:00 - 5:30 pm with the bonspiel scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13.

For tomorrow's Adventure Ed., students will be participating in "darts" at the Yorkton Legion.

Homework
LA - "The Birdman" Questions/Text Critic (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Monday, Dec. 16)

Reminders
- Come on out and enjoy the MC Knoll Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12 (1:00 pm and 7:00 pm).
- Thursday, Dec. 12 is also the next 2:30 pm early dismissal.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- WD             - SD           - DF            - HF           -  BG
- KHa            - CJ             - TL           - NR           - JW

Friday, December 6, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 6

Have a wonderful (cold!!!) weekend...

For those interested in joining the MC Knoll curling team, a newsletter was sent home today.  Practice is Monday, Dec. 9 with the bonspiel scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13.

Homework
Math - 2.10 Add/Subtract Mixed Numbers (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions TEST (Monday, Dec. 9)
LA - "The Birdman" Questions/Text Critic (Monday, Dec. 9)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Monday, Dec. 16)

Reminders
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" is now OVERDUE.
- Come on out and enjoy the MC Knoll Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12 (1:00 pm and 7:00 pm).
- Thursday, Dec. 12 is also the next 2:30 pm early dismissal.

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

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 5

Homework
Math - 2.10 Add/Subtract Mixed Numbers (Friday, Dec. 6)
Health - Body Image Worksheet (4.5/4.6) (Friday, Dec. 6)
Math - Fractions TEST (Monday, Dec. 9)
LA - "The Birdman" Questions/Text Critic (Monday, Dec. 9)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)

Reminders
- If interested in ordering from the "Good Taste Fundraiser", please return the form and fees by Friday, Dec. 6.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- BG               - TL           - JW

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 4

The December MCK newsletter was sent home today.

Homework
Math - Mixed Number Practice (Thursday, Dec. 5)
Music - Nutcracker TEST (Thursday, Dec. 5)
Health - Body Image Worksheet (4.5/4.6) (Friday, Dec. 6)
Math - Fractions TEST (Monday, Dec. 9)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)

Reminders
- If interested in ordering from the "Good Taste Fundraiser", please return the form and fees by Friday, Dec. 6.

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

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Classroom News - Dec. 3

Students will be enjoying PAA tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 4).

Homework
Math - 2.9 Adding/Subtracting Fractions (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
Social - Incas Worksheet (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
Music - Nutcracker TEST (Thursday, Dec. 5)
Health - Body Image Worksheet (4.5/4.6) (Friday, Dec. 6)
Math - Fractions TEST (Monday, Dec. 9)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)

Reminders
- If interested in ordering from the "Good Taste Fundraiser", please return the form and fees by Friday, Dec. 6.

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

Monday, December 2, 2013

Classroom News - Billiards


Classroom News - Dec. 2

Snow, snow, snow!  Welcome to December...

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

Homework
LA - November Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Art - Remembrance Sketch (OVERDUE)
LA - "Nightboat to Freedom" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions Practice (Tuesday, Dec. 3)
Social - Incas Worksheet (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
Health - Body Image Worksheet (4.5/4.6) (Friday, Dec. 6)
Career G. - Career Posters (Friday, Dec. 13)

Reminders
- If interested in ordering from the "Good Taste Fundraiser", please return the form and fees by Friday, Dec. 6.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- SD            - HF            - OG           - KHa        - KHo
- TL            - NR           - SR             - JW