Classroom News - March 31

Survivor is finally here...!!!

Be sure to read through the Survivor handouts, handed-out over the previous few weeks, to ensure that you know what is needed (and expected) for the event.

The following people need to return their report card envelopes:
- AD              - KM

The following people have permission to leave the school before the Survivor dance:
- AD                 - BJ                - CL               - AS

The following people have handed-in their Survivor donations:
- AD ($100)             - BJ ($30)            - PM ($30)          
- BH ($10)               - CL ($20)           - AS ($10)          
- KK ($10)               - AR ($50)           - SW ($40)

Reminders:

- There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 3 until Sunday, April 12.

Homework:

Music - Musician Powerpoint (Wednesday, April 15)

LA - Crime Visual Representation or Essay (Friday, May 1)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- CP     

Classroom News - March 30

I hope the long-weekend treated everyone well!

Ask your son/daughter about the mark they earned on the measurement math test...

The following people need to return their report card envelopes:
- AD              - KM

The following people need to return their survivor permission form and $30 fee:
- KK                - PM                 - CP

The following people have permission to leave the school before the Survivor dance:
- AD                 - BJ                - CL               - AS

The following people have handed-in their Survivor donations:
- AD ($100)             - BJ ($30)             
- CL ($20)               - AS ($10)

Reminders:

- Please return the Survivor permission form and $30 fee (blue-colored form), any Survivor pledges that you have collected (blue-colored form), the Survivor dance invitee form (beige-colored form), and the Survivor dance leave form (green-colored) by tomorrow (Tuesday, March 31)
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 31) is the DQ hot lunch (for those who pre-ordered).

- Survivor is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2.

- There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 3 until Sunday, April 12.

Homework:

Health - Growth and Development Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 31)

Math - Cartesian Plane Drawing (Tuesday, March 31)
Music - Musician Powerpoint (Wednesday, April 15)
LA - Crime Visual Representation or Essay (Friday, May 1)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- CP                                      

Classroom News - March 26

Ask your son/daughter about their Math test...

Great job to those students who participated in "purple" day today (to raise awareness of epilepsy).

Survivor is scheduled for next Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2.  Another newsletter was sent home today with information about the overnight portion of the event.

There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, March 27) as there is a school PD.  

Have a wonderful long-weekend!

Reminders:

- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

- Please return the Survivor permission form and $30 fee (blue-colored form), any Survivor pledges that you have collected (blue-colored form), and the Survivor dance form (beige-colored form) for those students who want to invite their friends from other schools.

- There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 3 until Sunday, April 12.

Homework:

LA - Reader Response #6 (OVERDUE)

Health - Growth and Development Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 31)
Science - Big Idea 4 Quiz (Tuesday, March 31)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- CP                                      

Classroom News - March 25

The Term 2 parent-teacher interviews continue after school today...

Also, tonight is your last chance to enjoy the MCK Book Fair!

Lastly, students are encouraged to wear "purple" tomorrow to raise awareness of epilepsy.

Reminders:

- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

- Please return the Survivor permission form and $30 fee (blue-colored form), any Survivor pledges that you have collected (blue-colored form), and the Survivor dance form (beige-colored form) for those students who want to invite their friends from other schools.
- There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, March 27 (School PD).

Homework:

LA - Reader Response #6 (OVERDUE)
Math - MP3 Player Design (Thursday, March 26)

Math - Measurement Unit TEST (Thursday, March 26)
Health - Growth and Development Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 31)
Science - Big Idea 4 Quiz (Tuesday, March 31)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- CP                                      

Adventure Ed. - YRHS

Classroom News - March 24

The Term 2 parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for today and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25).  I look forward to the conversations!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. at the YRHS...

Reminders:

- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.
- Please return the Survivor permission form and $30 fee (blue-colored form), any Survivor pledges that you have collected (blue-colored form), and the Survivor dance form (beige-colored form) for those students who want to invite their friends from other schools.
- Another wonderful MCK Book Fair is scheduled for tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25)!
- There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, March 27 (School PD).

Homework:

LA - Reader Response #6 (OVERDUE)

Math - Measurement Unit TEST (Thursday, March 26)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- KK             - CP                                      

Classroom News - March 23

Happy Monday!

As I said on Friday, I hope that there was a lot of conversation about the report cards over the weekend - conversations that were about your child's strengths, challenges and the improvements that are going to be made in Term 3.

Also, the annual MC Knoll Survivor event is just around the corner (Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2).  Two information items were sent out last week including:
- Survivor permission form and $30 fee (blue-colored form)
- Survivor dance form (beige-colored form)

Lastly, students will need appropriate gym clothing for tomorrow's (Tuesday, March 24) Adventure Ed. class.  The class has been scheduled from 11:00-1:45.

Reminders:

- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.
- Term 2 parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24) and Wednesday, March 25.  If you are unable to make the scheduled time, please contact me or the school ASAP.
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24) and Wednesday, March 25 is another wonderful MCK Book Fair!
- There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, March 27 (School PD).

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

LA - Reader Response #6 (OVERDUE)

Art - Grid Art (Dino and Boat) (OVERDUE)

Math - 5.6 Area of Circles (OVERDUE)
Math - Measurement Unit TEST (Thursday, March 26)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AB              - JH                - KK    
- PM              - CP               - AS                

Classroom News - March 20

YAHOO!!!  Term 2 Report Cards were handed out today.  I hope that there is a lot of conversation about the report cards over the weekend - conversations that are about your child's strengths, challenges and the improvements that are going to be made in Term 3.

Term 2 parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25.  Information was sent home earlier this week with specific details about your date/time.  If you are unable to make the scheduled time, please contact me or the school ASAP.

Also, the annual MC Knoll Survivor event is just around the corner (Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2).  Two information items were sent out today (in the report cards) including:
- Survivor permission form and $30 fee (blue-colored form)
- Survivor dance form (beige-colored form)

If students are interested in volunteering to help out at the parent-teacher interviews - either working the book fair or babysitting - please let Mrs. Hall know by Monday, March 23!

Reminders:

- Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25 is another wonderful MCK Book Fair!

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

LA - Reader Response #6 (OVERDUE)

Art - Grid Art (Dino and Boat) (OVERDUE)

Math - 5.6 Area of Circles (Monday, March 23)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AB              - ASB             - AD          - JH             
- KK              - BM              - PM           - KM        
- CP               - AS              - SW

Classroom News - March 19

If students are interested in volunteering to help out at the parent-teacher interviews - either working the book fair or babysitting - please let Mrs. Hall know by tomorrow (Friday, March 20)

Reminders:

- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, March 20).

- If you are interested in ordering from the Dairy Queen hot lunch scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, please return the appropriate form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, March 20).  YUMMY!
- Term 2 parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25.  Information was sent home earlier this week with specific details about your date/time.

- Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25 is another wonderful MCK Book Fair!

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Career G. - Vacation Presentation (OVERDUE)

LA - Reader Response #6 (Friday, March 20)

Math - 5.5 Estimate Area of Circles (Friday, March 20)
Art - Grid Art (Dino and Boat) (Friday, March 20)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AB              - BJ              - BM              - CP                 - AS

Classroom News - March 18

Two items were sent home today including:
- Book Fair volunteer form (please return these by Friday, March 20)
- Book Fair information pamphlet

Reminders:

- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

- If you are interested in ordering from the Dairy Queen hot lunch scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, March 20.  YUMMY!
- Term 2 parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25.  Information was sent home yesterday with specific details about your date/time.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Career G. - Vacation Presentation (OVERDUE)

LA - Reader Response #5 (Thursday, March 19)

Math - 5.4 Circumference (Thursday, March 19)
Art - Grid Art (Dino and Boat) (Friday, March 20)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- Mr. Nobody

Classroom News - March 17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Survivor is coming!  Survivor is coming!  Students were (re)introduced to some of the expectations and responsibilities they need to demonstrate over the next few weeks if they want to be a part of this wonderful event.

Reminders:

- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

- If you are interested in ordering from the Dairy Queen hot lunch scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, March 20.  YUMMY!
- Term 2 parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25.  Information was sent home yesterday with specific details about your date/time.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Social - What in the World (x2) (OVERDUE)

Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Wednesday, March 18)

LA - Reader Response #5 (Thursday, March 19)
Art - Grid Art (Dino and Boat) (Friday, March 20)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- Mr. Nobody

Classroom News - March 16

Happy Monday!

Thanks to everyone who made the annual GSSD Track and Field Meet a success!

Unfortunately, our 7M class did not 'earn' their Adventure Ed. class today.  As a result, we stuck around the school to accomplish other academic work!?!?!

Another Dairy Queen hot lunch is scheduled at MC Knoll (Tuesday, March 31 to be exact).  If you are interested in ordering, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, March 20.  YUMMY!

Lastly, Term 2 parent-teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25.  Information was sent home today with specific details about your date/time.

St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17).  Dress in GREEN!

Reminders:

- Term 2 report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Social - What in the World (x2) (OVERDUE)

Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Wednesday, March 18)

LA - Reader Response #5 (Thursday, March 19)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- Mr. Nobody

Classroom News - March 13

Great job to everyone on working extra hard the previous few weeks in finishing up Term 2.  Term 2 report cards will be handed-out next Friday, March 20.

If you are looking for something to do tonight, the annual GSSD Indoor Showcase Track and Field Meet is scheduled from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Gallagher Center.  GO MCK GO!

Have another wonderfully warm weekend!

Reminders:

- Students will need a toboggan and appropriate outdoor clothing for the Monday, March 16 Adventure Ed. class.  We will once again be visiting the Deer Park area for cross-country skiing, tobogganing, and snowshoeing.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Social - What in the World (x2) (OVERDUE)

Math - 5.2 Area of Triangles (Monday, March 16)

LA - Reader Response #4 (Monday, March 16)
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Wednesday, March 18)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- Mr. Nobody

Classroom News - March 12

Reminders:

- Term 2 is quickly coming to an end.  As a result, ALL upcoming and OVERDUE homework will be due tomorrow (Friday, March 13).  Students may earn a mark of 0% for anything not handed-in.

- Tomorrow (Friday, March 13) is the next MC Knoll bake sale (items are $0.50).

- Term 2 Report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Science - Magnet Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - 5.1 Parallelogram (Friday, March 13)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)
Social - What in the World (x2) (Friday, March 13)

LA - Reader Response #4 (Monday, March 16)
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Wednesday, March 18)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AD             - CP                 - LT   

Classroom News - March 11

Reminders:

- Term 2 is quickly coming to an end.  As a result, ALL upcoming and OVERDUE homework will be due by Friday, March 13.  Students may earn a mark of 0% for anything not handed-in.

- Term 2 Report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

- Friday, March 13 is the next MC Knoll bake sale (items are $0.50).

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

LA - Reader Response #3 (Thursday, March 12)

Science - Magnet Questions (Thursday, March 12)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)
Social - What in the World (x2) (Friday, March 13)
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Wednesday, March 18)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AD             - CP                 - LT          

Classroom News - March 10

Reminders:

- Term 2 is quickly coming to an end.  As a result, ALL upcoming and OVERDUE homework will be due by Friday, March 13.  Students may earn a mark of 0% for anything not handed-in.

- Term 2 Report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

- Friday, March 13 is the next MC Knoll bake sale (items are $0.50).

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Health - Endocrine System Quiz (Wednesday, March 11)

Science - Magnet Questions (Thursday, March 12)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)
Social - What in the World (x2) (Friday, March 13)
Career G. - Vacation Presentation (Wednesday, March 18)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AD             - CP                 - LT          

Classroom News - March 9

Happy Monday!

This weather is AWESOME!!!

Reminders:

- Term 2 is quickly coming to an end.  As a result, ALL upcoming and OVERDUE homework will be due by Friday, March 13.  Students may earn a mark of 0% for anything not handed-in.

- Term 2 Report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

- Friday, March 13 is the next MC Knoll bake sale (items are $0.50).

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Art - Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)

Science - Solutions LAB (OVERDUE)
Math - Statistics Unit Test (OVERDUE)

Health - Endocrine System Quiz (Wednesday, March 11)

Science - Magnet Questions (Thursday, March 12)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AB            - ASB              - AD              
- CL            - CP                 - LT          

Adventure Ed. - Cross-Country Skiing

Classroom News - March 6

Although there were only a small group of students at school today (due to the band clinic), we still had a great day!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - cross-country skiing at Deer Park.

Have a wonderful (and finally warm) weekend!

Reminders:

- Term 2 is quickly coming to an end.  As a result, ALL upcoming and OVERDUE homework will be due by Friday, March 13.  Students may earn a mark of 0% for anything not handed-in.

- Term 2 Report cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 20.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Math - 7.4 Averages (OVERDUE)

Art - Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)

Science - Solutions LAB (Monday, March 9)
Math - Statistics Unit Test (Monday, March 9)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- CP                - LT          

Classroom News - March 5

Sorry for the "no post" yesterday - I was away from the building...

Students will need to prepare to be outdoors for tomorrow's (Friday, March 6) Adventure Ed. class - students will be cross-country skiing at Deer Park!

Reminders:

- If you are interested in your son/daughter being a part of the "Dental Sealant Program", please return the consent form ASAP.  These forms were handed-out before the break.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Math - 7.4 Averages (Friday, March 6)

Art - Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 6)

Science - Solutions LAB (Monday, March 9)
Math - Statistics Unit Test (Monday, March 9)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- CP                - LT          

Classroom News - March 3

The March MC Knoll newsletter was sent home today.

The March City of Yorkton newsletter was also sent home today...

Reminders:

- If you are interested in your son/daughter being a part of the "Dental Sealant Program", please return the consent form ASAP.  These forms were handed-out before the break.
- A short Telemiracle 39 newsletter was sent home last week.  If interested in making a donation, please return it to the school by tomorrow (Wednesday, March 4).

- Students will need to prepare to be outdoors for Friday, March 6 Adventure Ed. class - students will be cross-country skiing at Deer Park!

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Math - 7.3 Outliers (Thursday, March 5)

Art - Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 6)
Math - Statistics Unit Test (Monday, March 9)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AB              - BH            - CP                - LT          - SW

Classroom News - March 2

March...already!

Reminders:

- If you are interested in your son/daughter being a part of the "Dental Sealant Program", please return the consent form ASAP.  These forms were handed-out before the break.
- A short Telemiracle 39 newsletter was sent home last week.  If interested in making a donation, please return it to the school by Wednesday, March 4.

- Students will need to prepare to be outdoors for Friday, March 6 Adventure Ed. class - students will be cross-country skiing at Deer Park!

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)

Health - Changes During Adolescence (Tuesday, March 3) 

Art - Grey Scale & Interpretation (Tuesday, March 3)
Music - Produce a Record Flowchart (Tuesday, March 3)

Art - Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 6)
Math - Statistics Unit Test (Monday, March 9)

LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- AB              - BH            - CP                - LT          - SW