Adventure Ed. - Volunteering at Yorkton Senior Housing

Classroom News - Nov. 28

Thanks to everyone for the great conversations over the passed couple of days at parent-teacher interviews.  I look forward to seeing improvements in term 2!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - volunteering at Yorkton Senior Housing.

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:

LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- KK             - PM            - BM              CP           

Classroom News - Nov. 27

The student-parent-teacher term 1 interviews continue tonight (Thursday, Nov. 27).  Your son/daughter is strongly encouraged to attend - as it is about their learning.  I look forward to the another great evening of conversations!

Please return the report card envelopes ASAP!

Reminders:
- There is another MC Knoll bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 28).  Items are sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!
- Also, for tomorrow's (Friday, Nov. 28) Adventure Ed. class, students will be volunteering at "Yorkton Housing" setting up for the Xmas season.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
Math - 2.1 Comparing Fractions (Friday, Nov. 28)

LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (Friday, Nov. 28)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- CP           

Classroom News - Nov. 26

The student-parent-teacher term 1 interviews are scheduled for today and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 27).  Your son/daughter is strongly encouraged to attend - as it is about their learning.  I look forward to the conversations!

Please return the report card envelopes ASAP!

Students started a new math unit today on "Fractions".  Ask them about it...


Reminders:
- There is another MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 28.  Items are sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!
- Also, for the Friday, Nov. 28 Adventure Ed. class, students will be volunteering at "Yorkton Housing" setting up for the Xmas season.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
Math - Meaning of Fraction Review and Equivalent Fractions Review (Thursday, Nov. 27)

LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (Friday, Nov. 28)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP               

Classroom News - Nov. 25

The student-parent-teacher term 1 interviews are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 26) and Thursday, Nov. 27.  Your son/daughter is strongly encouraged to be there (as it is about their learning).  I look forward to the conversations!

Please return the report card envelopes ASAP!

A small pamphlet was handed-out today about the YRHS's "Hairspray" musical.

Reminders:
- There is another MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 28.  Items are sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!
- Also, for the Friday, Nov. 28 Adventure Ed. class, students will be volunteering at "Yorkton Housing" setting up for the Xmas season.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (Friday, Nov. 28)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP             

Classroom News - Nov. 24

Happy Monday!

Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

Ask your son/daughter about today's "percentage" math test.

Reminders:
- The student-parent-teacher term 1 interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 27.  Your son/daughter is strongly encouraged to be there (as it is about their learning).  If there are any problems with the appointed interview times, please let the school know ASAP.
- There is another MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 28.  Items are sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!
- Also, for the Friday, Nov. 28 Adventure Ed. class, students will be volunteering at "Yorkton Housing" setting up for the Xmas season.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
Art - Google Doodle (OVERDUE)
LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (Friday, Nov. 28)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ASB            - AD              - CP             

Adventure Ed. - Curling (part 2)

Adventure Ed. - Curling (part 1)

Classroom News - Nov. 21

Report cards!  Report cards!  Report cards!  

Check out your son/daughter's term 1 report card that was handed-out today.  Hopefully there is a lot of "congratulations" to be had.

Also, ask about today's curling action in Adventure Ed. class.

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- The student-parent-teacher term 1 interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 27.  Your son/daughter is strongly encouraged to be there (as it is about their learning).  If there are any problems with the appointed interview times, please let the school know ASAP.
- There is also another MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Nov. 28.  Items are sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
Social - "What in the World" (x2) (Monday, Nov. 24)
Art - Google Doodle (Monday, Nov. 24)
Math - Percentage Unit TEST (Monday, Nov. 24)
LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (Friday, Nov. 28)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP              - AS

Classroom News - Nov. 20

School pictures, for those who ordered, were handed-out today.

If there are any problems with the appointed parent-student-teacher interview times, please let the school know ASAP (a newsletter was sent home earlier this week with specific info).

  Reminders:
- Term 1 report cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 21).
- Students will once again be curling for tomorrow's (Friday, Nov. 21) Adventure Ed. class.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
Math - 4.6 Real-Life Percents (Friday, Nov. 21)
Social - "What in the World" (x2) (Monday, Nov. 24)
Art - Google Doodle (Monday, Nov. 24)
Math - Percentage Unit TEST (Monday, Nov. 24)
LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (Friday, Nov. 28)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP              - AS

Classroom News - Nov. 19

If there are any problems with the appointed parent-student-teacher interview times, please let the school know ASAP (a newsletter was sent home yesterday with specific info).

  Reminders:
- Term 1 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 21.
- Students will once again be curling for the Friday, Nov. 21 Adventure Ed. class.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
Math - Real Life Percents Practice (Thursday, Nov. 20)
Art - Google Doodle (Monday, Nov. 24)
Math - Percentage Unit TEST (Monday, Nov. 24)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP

Classroom News - Nov. 18

OMG (as the students would say)!!  The flu that my family had last week apparently didn't go away when I thought it had.  Sorry for all of the days missed.  In talking to the students, it sounded like everything went well in my absence...

Good luck to all of the MC Knoll volleyball athletes at the annual city tournament.  GO KNIGHTS GO!

Two items were sent home today:
- MC Knoll basketball donation newsletter
- Student-Parent-Teacher Interview newsletter

  Reminders:
- Term 1 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 21.
- Students will once again be curling for the Friday, Nov. 21 Adventure Ed. class.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Homework:
LA - Before, During and After Q's/Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - Calculating Percents Practice (Wednesday, Nov. 19)
Math - Percentage Unit TEST (Monday, Nov. 24)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- BJ            - KK            - BM                - CP

Classroom News - Nov. 13

Sorry for the "no post" yesterday - the flu found my house!?!?!?

I hope the long-weekend treated everyone well!

Sounded like the school day (especially curling) went well yesterday.

Ask your son/daughter about the Health Test, as well as the "Tell Them From Me Survey" they completed today (a newsletter was sent home today).

Lastly, it is that time of the year again for the annual "Good Taste" Fundraiser.  Information was sent home today.  Orders must be handed-in by Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 14) is RIDER PRIDE Day!

  Reminders:
- As term 1 reports cards are coming, ALL upcoming and OVERDUE homework items must be handed-in by Monday, Nov. 17 - otherwise a mark of 0% may be earned.

Homework:
LA - Before, During and After Q's/Activities (Friday, Nov. 14)
Career G. - Career Poster (Monday, Nov .17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP

Classroom News - Nov. 7

Ask your son/daughter about today's Harvest Showdown...

Also, as term 1 reports cards are coming (crazy...I know), ALL upcoming and OVERDUE homework items must be handed-in by Monday, Nov. 17 - otherwise a mark of 0% may be earned.

Have a wonderful long-weekend!

  Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Nov. 10 (school holiday) and Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!!!
- For the Wednesday, Nov. 12 Adventure Ed. class, we will be curling at the Gallagher Center.  If you have any gear for the activity, feel free to bring it.

Homework:
LA - Sandwich Book Report (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.3 Estimating Percents (OVERDUE)
LA - Before, During and After Q's (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)
Social - Map Notes (OVERDUE)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Thursday, Nov. 13)
Career G. - Career Poster (Monday, Nov .17)
Health - Healthy Eating Goal (Ongoing: 1-4 weeks)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AD          - JH             - BJ           - KK            
- PM          - BM            - CP

Harvest Showdown

Classroom News - Nov. 6

Tomorrow is a very busy day (see "reminders" below)

  Reminders:
- Our school is looking for $1-$2 donations for Remembrance Day.
- If you are interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 7).
- Gr. 7 students will be heading to the annual Harvest Showdown tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 7).  We will be leaving MC Knoll around 9:30 a.m. and returning anytime after 2:30 p.m.  Students should be prepared by bringing a lunch as well as outdoor shoes and a jacket (as some stations will have students walking outside).
- The MC Knoll Remembrance Day service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 7).  Our grade 7's will not be present as we will be at the Harvest Showdown.
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Nov. 10 (school holiday) and Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!!!

Homework:
LA - Sandwich Book Report (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.3 Estimating Percents (Friday, Nov. 7)
LA - Before, During and After Q's (Friday, Nov. 7)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, Nov. 7)
Social - Map Notes (Friday, Nov. 7)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Thursday, Nov. 13)
Career G. - Career Poster (Monday, Nov .17)
Health - Healthy Eating Goal (Ongoing: 1-4 weeks)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ASB             - PM              - CP

Classroom News - Nov. 5

Reminders:
- Our school is looking for $1-$2 donations for Remembrance Day.
- If you are interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 7.
- Gr. 7 students will be heading to the annual Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 7.  We will be leaving MC Knoll around 9:30 a.m. and returning anytime after 2:30 p.m.  Students should be prepared by bringing a lunch as well as outdoor shoes and a jacket (as some stations will have students walking outside).
- The MC Knoll Remembrance Day service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.  Our grade 7's will not be present as we will be at the Harvest Showdown.

Homework:
LA - Sandwich Book Report (OVERDUE)
LA - Before and During Q's (Thursday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, Nov. 7)
Social - Map Notes (Friday, Nov. 7)
Health - Nutrition TEST (Thursday, Nov. 13)
Career G. - Career Poster (Monday, Nov .17)
Health - Healthy Eating Goal (Ongoing: 1-4 weeks)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ASB             - BJ              - KK        
- PM                - CP

Classroom News - Nov. 4

Our school is looking for $1-$2 donations for Remembrance Day.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 7.
- Gr. 7 students will be heading to the annual Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 7.  We will be leaving MC Knoll around 9:30 a.m. and returning anytime after 2:30 p.m.  Students should be prepared by bringing a lunch as well as outdoor shoes and a jacket (as some stations will have students walking outside).
- The MC Knoll Remembrance Day service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.  Our grade 7's will not be present as we will be at the Harvest Showdown.

Homework:
LA - Before/During/After Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.2 Food Labels (Wednesday, Nov. 5)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, Nov. 7)
Social - Map Notes (Friday, Nov. 7)
Career G. - Career Poster (Monday, Nov .17)
Health - Healthy Eating Goal (Ongoing: 1-4 weeks)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ASB             - AD             - BJ                 CP            

Classroom News - Nov. 3

November already? Where has the last two months gone???

Our school is looking for $1-$2 donations for Remembrance Day.

Reminders:
- If you are interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 7.
- Gr. 7 students will be heading to the annual Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 7.  We will be leaving MC Knoll around 9:30 a.m. and returning anytime after 2:30 p.m.  Students should be prepared by bringing a lunch as well as outdoor shoes and a jacket (as some stations will have students walking outside).
- The MC Knoll Remembrance Day service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.  Our grade 7's will not be present as we will be at the Harvest Showdown.

Homework:
LA - Before/During/After Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.1 Decimals/Fractions/Percent Practice (Tuesday, Nov. 4)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 5)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, Nov. 7)
Health - Healthy Eating Goal (Ongoing: 1-4 weeks)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP