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



Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Classroom News - Sept. 8

Hello again!

I hope the long-weekend treated everyone well!

Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing for tomorrow's Adventure Ed. class (windy, sunny, etc.)

If your son/daughter would like to join the "MC Knoll Milk Program", please return the form and appropriate money ASAP.  Grade 7 students can still purchase milk through the canteen if this form isn't returned though.

Also, if your son/daughter has volunteered to be a member of the "MC Knoll Safety Patrol", please sign and return the form by Friday, Sept. 11.

As I mentioned last week, I am scheduled for a knee scope tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 9) - with an expected recovery time of two weeks.  Therefore, I am expecting to be out of the building from Wednesday, Sept. 9 until Friday, Sept. 18 (could be earlier or later).  Mrs. Wonsiak will be the students substitute teacher.  I will most likely not be updating the blog during this time.  I trust that your son/daughter will be keeping you informed of the coming events, homework, etc.


I will hopefully see everyone sooner...than later!

Homework:
Science - Scientist Wanted Posters (Friday, Sept. 11)

ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 2)

Reminders:

- The following forms are now OVERDUE
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)

        - Student Registration Form (white booklet)
        - Noon Hour Permission Form (pink)

Friday, September 4, 2015

Classroom News - Sept. 4

Thanks to everyone who came out and attended the MC Knoll Open House last night.

Ask your son/daughter about their first P.A.A. experience!


I have reminded the class that I am scheduled for a knee scope on Wednesday, Sept. 9 - with an expected recovery time of two weeks.  Therefore, I am expecting to be out of the building from Wednesday, Sept. 9 until Friday, Sept. 18 (could be earlier or later).  Mrs. Wonsiak will be the students substitute teacher.

Have a wonderful long-weekend (as there is NO SCHOOL Monday, Sept. 7).  YAHOO!

Homework:
Math - 1.1 Divisibility by 2, 5, 10 (Tuesday, Sept. 8)
Science - Scientist Wanted Posters (Friday, Sept. 11)

ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 2)

Reminders:

There has been a schedule change to the student's timetables.  Refer to the updated timetable at the bottom of the blog.
- The following forms are now OVERDUE: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)

- Please sign & return the following forms by Tuesday, Sept. 8:
        - Student Registration Form (white)
        - Noon Hour Permission Form (pink)

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Classroom News - Sept. 3

There will be an MC Knoll "Open House" and BBQ tonight from 5:30 - 7:00.  Hope to see everyone there!

A handful of additional forms/items were handed out today, including:
- Registration Form (white) - please return by Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- Noon Hour Permission Form (pink) - please return by Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Threat Assessment Letter (green)
- Insurance Pamphlet (optional to purchase)
- GSSD Magnet


There has been a schedule change to the student's timetables.  Refer to the updated timetable at the bottom of the blog.

Grade 7 students will be enjoying their first P.A.A. class of the year tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 4)!

Homework:
Math - N7.1 Pre-Test (Friday, Sept. 4)
Science - Scientist Wanted Posters (Friday, Sept. 11)

Reminders:

- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog).  
- Sign and return the following forms by tomorrow (Friday, Sept, 4): 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Classroom News - Sept. 2

Two days down...a lot more to go!?!?!

Ask your son/daughter about the first math test of the year.


Homework:
Science - Scientist Wanted Posters (Friday, Sept. 11)

Reminders:
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 
- There will be an MC Knoll "Open House" and BBQ tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 3) from 5:30 - 7:00.  Hope to see everyone there! 
- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 4: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Classroom News - Sept. 1

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer!

I think I speak for ALL of the staff and students at MC Knoll - we are glad to be back and look forward to another tremendous school year!

There is no doubt in my mind that this will be one of the best years yet!


Reminders:
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 
- There will be an MC Knoll "Open House" and BBQ on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 5:30 - 7:00.  Hope to see everyone there! 
- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 4: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)