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.

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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



Friday, December 19, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 19

Great job to everyone who made this year's Christmas Concert a great success!

Have a safe and restful Christmas Holiday.  We will see everyone back on Monday, January 5, 2015!

Reminders:

- Christmas Holidays run from December 20 - January 4.  

Homework:

LA - December Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
AP Math - Probability Game (Monday, Jan. 5)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP                

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 18

The busy "Christmas-themed" week is "wrapping-up" tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 18) with PJ's and a Movie Day.  Students are welcomed to bring healthy snacks for the movie.

1 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for tonight at 7:00 p.m.  Come on out and watch a great performance!

Homework:
LA - December Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)
LA - Nightboat to Freedom Questions/Activities (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Probability Game (Monday, Jan. 5)

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 17

The busy "Christmas-themed" week continues:
* Thursday, Dec. 18 is when the coloring contest is due.
* Friday, Dec. 19 is PJ and a Movie Day

2 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18.  There will be 2 showings - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Homework:
LA - December Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
AP Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)
LA - Nightboat to Freedom Questions/Activities (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Probability Game (Monday, Jan. 5)

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

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Adventure Ed. - Bowling

Classroom News - Dec. 16

The busy "Christmas-themed" week includes:
* Wednesday, Dec. 17 is pictures with Santa (part 2) and Color Day (7M is orange and yellow).
* Thursday, Dec. 18 is when the coloring contest is due.
* Friday, Dec. 19 is PJ and a Movie Day

3 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18.  There will be 2 showings - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Homework:
Phillippi Math - Fractions TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
AP Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)
LA - Nightboat to Freedom Questions/Activities (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)

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

Monday, December 15, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 15

Happy Monday!

Great job to everyone who dressed-up for "Christmas Cheer Day"!

The rest of the busy "Christmas-themed" week, includes:
* Tuesday, Dec. 16 is pictures with Santa ($0.50 each)
* Wednesday, Dec. 17 is pictures with Santa (part 2) and Color Day (7M is orange and yellow).
* Thursday, Dec. 18 is when the coloring contest is due.
* Friday, Dec. 19 is PJ and a Movie Day

4 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18.  There will be 2 showings - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Homework:
AP Math - 10.3 Probability (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
Health - Relationship TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
Phillippi Math - Fractions TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
AP Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)

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

Friday, December 12, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 12

Next week is a busy "Christmas-themed" week, including:
* Monday, Dec. 15 is Christmas Cheer Day
* Tuesday, Dec. 16 is pictures with Santa ($0.50 each)
* Wednesday, Dec. 17 is pictures with Santa (part 2) and Color Day (7M is orange and yellow).
* Thursday, Dec. 18 is when the coloring contest is due.
* Friday, Dec. 19 is PJ and a Movie Day

5 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18.  There will be 2 showings - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Homework:

AP Math - 10.2 Probability (Monday, Dec. 15)
Health - Relationship TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
Phillippi Math - Fractions TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
AP Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)

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

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Adventure Ed. - Grand Slam of Curling

Classroom News - Dec. 11

Did you see us on TV?

Ask your son/daughter about today's exciting "Grand Slam of Curling" action that we enjoyed at the Gallagher Center.  

6 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18.  There will be 2 showings - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Homework:

Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (OVERDUE)
AP Math - Probability Activities (x3) (Friday, Dec. 12)
Health - Relationship TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
Phillippi Math - Fractions TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
AP Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 18)

Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 10

We will be attending the "Grand Slam of Curling" at the Gallagher Center tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 11) from 11:00 - 1:30 - as part of our Adventure Ed. program.  Students will need to bring a lunch as we will be entertained during the lunch hour.  Also, students should wear either MC Knoll clothing or anything bright - as the curling matches that we will be watching are going to be televised nationally on Sportnet East, Ontario, West and Pacific!!!  

Are you still feeling hungry?  A set of "Domino's Pizza" coupons were sent home today!

Also, some exciting Christmas events are happening next week!  Information was sent home today...

7 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- The MC Knoll band students have a band concert tonight at the YRHS at 7:00 p.m.  Come on out and show your support!
- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18.  There will be 2 showings - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Homework:

Music - Nutcracker TEST (Thursday, Dec. 11)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
AP Math - Probability Activities (x3) (Friday, Dec. 12)
Health - Relationship TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 16)

Phillippi Math - Fractions TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
AP Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, Dec. 18)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)

AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AR   

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 9

Are you feeling hungry?  A "Taco Time" coupon was sent home today!

Ask you son/daughter how there AP Math test was...

8 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- We will be attending the "Grand Slam of Curling" at the Gallagher Center on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 11:00 - 1:30 - as part of our Adventure Ed. program.  Students will need to bring a lunch as we will be entertained during the lunch hour!

Homework:

Science - Succession Sketch (OVERDUE)
Music - Nutcracker TEST (Thursday, Dec. 11)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
Health - Relationship TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)

AP Math - Fraction Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AD               - AR   

Monday, December 8, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 8

Happy Monday!

9 school days until Xmas Holidays!

Reminders:

- We will be attending the "Grand Slam of Curling" at the Gallagher Center on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 11:00 - 1:30 - as part of our Adventure Ed. program.  Students will need to bring a lunch as we will be entertained during the lunch hour!

Homework:

Science - Succession Sketch (Tuesday, Dec. 9)
AP Math - Fractions TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 9)
Music - Nutcracker TEST (Thursday, Dec. 11)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
Health - Relationship TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Art - Holiday Project (Friday, Dec. 19)
AP Math - Fractions Chapter Task (Friday, Dec. 19)

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

Friday, December 5, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 5

Ask your son/daughter about the "candlelight vigil" the students attended today at Dr. Brass.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Reminders:

- The Monday, Dec. 8 Adventure Ed. class has been moved to Thursday, Dec. 11 instead.  We will be attending the "Grand Slam of Curling" at the Gallagher Center from 11:00 - 1:30.  Students should bring a lunch as we are entertained watching some of the world's best curlers!

Homework:

AP Math - 2.10 Fractions (Monday, Dec. 8)
AP Math - Fractions TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 9)
Music - Nutcracker TEST (Thursday, Dec. 11)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AB            - CP            - AR   

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 4

Friday tomorrow - YAHOO!

Reminders:

- Our gr. 7 students will be attending a "candlelight vigil" at Dr. Brass tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5) to remember those people in the world who have been a victim of violence.

Homework:

Science - Natural Change Sketch (OVERDUE)
AP Math - Fractions TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 9)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AB            - CP            - AR   

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 3

The December MC Knoll newsletter was sent home today. 

Reminders:

- Round 2 of the annual staff vs student volleyball games are scheduled after school for today.  Come on out (and cheer on the teachers)!
- Our gr. 7 students will be attending a "candlelight vigil" at Dr. Brass on Friday, Dec. 5.

Homework:

AP Math - 2.9 Adding/Subtracting Fractions (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Science - Natural Change Sketch (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AB            - CP            - AR   

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 2

Ask your son/daughter about today's Social TEST...

Reminders:
- The annual staff vs student volleyball games are scheduled after school for today and tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 3).  Come on out (and cheer on the teachers)!
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 3).
- Our gr. 7 students will be attending a "candlelight vigil" at Dr. Brass on Friday, Dec. 5.

Homework:

LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
AP Math - Adding Fractions (Wednesday, Dec. 3)
Science - Natural Change Sketch (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AB           - KK             - CP            - AR   

Monday, December 1, 2014

Classroom News - Dec. 1

Welcome to December - where the weather typically gets colder!?!?!

The monthly City of Yorkton newsletter was sent home today.

Reminders:
- The annual staff vs student volleyball games are scheduled after school for Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Wednesday, Dec. 3.  Come on out (and cheer on the teachers)!
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms and money are due by Wednesday, Dec. 3.
- Our gr. 7 students will be attending a "candlelight vigil" at Dr. Brass on Friday, Dec. 5.

Homework:

LA - "Every Day is Earth Day" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
AP Math - Practice on "Visual Fractions" website (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Social - Relationships Unit TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 2)

Science - Natural Change Sketch (Thursday, Dec. 4)
Art - Elements of Art/Principles of Design Poster (Thursday, Dec. 11)
LA - December Writing Folder (Wednesday, Dec. 17)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Wednesday, Dec. 17)

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