Classroom News - Oct. 30

Great job with the Halloween Spirit shown today during the MC Knoll Halloween Parade...

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Homework:
Math - Simplifying Fractions Practice (OVERDUE)
Art - Halloween Face Sketch (Monday, Nov. 2)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Friday, Nov. 6)
ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (Monday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:
- The grade 7 students are responsible for providing baking for the next MC Knoll Bake Sale (scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6).  A short newsletter was sent home yesterday with details...
- Students will be participating in the annual Harvest Showdown Thursday, Nov. 5 from around 9:30 - 2:00.  Students must bring a bag lunch, as well as appropriate warm clothing (ie: a hoody). 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK               - TR               

Classroom News - Oct. 29

The grade 7 and 8 invitational MC Knoll Halloween dance is scheduled for tonight from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  Come on out and have a SPOOKtacular time.  PS...I heard the DJ is the BEST EVER!!!

On a different note, the grade 7 students are responsible for providing baking for the next MC Knoll Bake Sale (scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6).  A short newsletter was sent home with details about what to bring...

Homework:
Social - Treaty Project (OVERDUE)
Math - Simplifying Fractions Practice (OVERDUE)
Art - Halloween Face Sketch (Monday, Nov. 2)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Friday, Nov. 6)
ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (Monday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:
- There will be an MC Knoll Halloween parade tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 30) shortly after 1:00 p.m.  Thereafter, we will be having a Grade 7 Halloween Party.  Students are encouraged to bring "healthy snacks".

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD           - TK               - TR               

Pumpkin Carving

Classroom News - Oct. 28

Pumpkin carving was AWESOME!

Homework:
ELA - Small Group Reading #2 (OVERDUE)
Social - Treaty Project (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.9/3/10 Decimals and Fractions (Thursday, Oct. 29)
ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (Monday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:
- A grade 7 and 8 invitational MC Knoll Halloween dance is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 29) from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  Dance tickets are being sold for $4.00 each (including your own ticket and all of your guests).
- There will be an MC Knoll Halloween parade Friday, Oct. 30 (shortly after 1:00 p.m.).  Thereafter, we will be having a Grade 7 Halloween Party.  Students are encouraged to bring "healthy snacks".

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- JC            - SD           - TK               - TR              - KS              

Buddy Activity - Halloween Art

Classroom News - Oct. 27

Ask your son/daughter about today's buddy activity with grade 2!

Homework:
Science - Biotic and Abiotic Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals/Fractions Practice (Wednesday, Oct. 28)
ELA - Small Group Reading #2 (Wednesday, Oct. 28)
Social - Treaty Project (Wednesday, Oct. 28)
ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (Monday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:
- Our grade 7 class is hoping to do some "pumpkin carving" tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 28).  We ask the you bring a pumpkin to participate in the festivities...
- A grade 7 and 8 invitational MC Knoll Halloween dance is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  All tickets are $4.00 each and must be paid by Wednesday, Oct. 28 (including your own ticket and all of your guests).
- There will be an MC Knoll Halloween parade Friday, Oct. 30 (shortly after 1:00 p.m.).  Thereafter, we will be having a Grade 7 Halloween Party.  Students are encouraged to bring "healthy snacks".

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD              - TK               - TR                     

Classroom News - Oct. 26

Happy Monday!

We have a busy week in front of us.  Please review the "reminders" section of the blog for the upcoming events this week...

Homework:
ELA - Small Group Reading #2 (Tuesday, Oct. 27)
Science - Biotic and Abiotic Activity (Tuesday, Oct. 27)
Math - Percentage Pre-Test (Tuesday, Oct. 27)
Social - Treaty Project (Wednesday, Oct. 28)
ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (Monday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:
- School pictures are now OVERDUE.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 27).
- Our grade 7 class is hoping to do some "pumpkin carving" Wednesday, Oct. 28.  We ask the you bring a pumpkin to participate in the festivities...
- A grade 7 and 8 invitational MC Knoll Halloween dance is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  All tickets are $4.00 each and must be paid by Wednesday, Oct. 28 (including your own ticket and all of your guests).
- There will be an MC Knoll Halloween parade Friday, Oct. 30 (shortly after 1:00 p.m.).  Thereafter, we will be having a Grade 7 Halloween Party.  Students are encouraged to bring "healthy snacks".

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD              - TK            - BMc                - TR                  - KS    

Classroom News - Oct. 23

It was nice to see some "early birds" for the mug and muffin this morning.  I enjoyed the conversations!

Ask your son/daughter about the "decimals" math test they accomplished today...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
ELA - Small Group Reading #2 (Before/During/After) (Monday, Oct. 26)
Science - Biotic and Abiotic Activity (Tuesday, Oct. 27)
ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (Monday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering school picture, please return the order form and appropriate money by Monday, Oct. 26.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.
- Our grade 7 class is hoping to do some "pumpkin carving" next Wednesday, Oct. 28.  We ask the you bring a pumpkin to participate in the festivities...
- A grade 7 and 8 invitational MC Knoll Halloween dance is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  All tickets are $4.00 each and must be paid by Wednesday, Oct. 28 (including your own ticket and all of your guests).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD              - TK            - BMc                - TR                  - KS         

Classroom News - Oct. 22

A grade 7 and 8 invitational MC Knoll Halloween dance is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  All tickets are $4.00 each and must be paid by Wednesday, Oct. 28 (including your own ticket and all of your guests).  A newsletter was sent home today with more details.

Homework:
Art - Caricatures (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 23)
Science - Biotic and Abiotic Activity (Tuesday, Oct. 27)
ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (Monday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:
- If you are interested in volunteering at our MC Knoll school (S.C.C member, swish program, etc.), please read and return the School Community Council newsletter ASAP.
- If interested in ordering school picture, please return the order form and appropriate money by Monday, Oct. 26.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.
- Our grade 7 class is hoping to do some "pumpkin carving" next Wednesday, Oct. 28.  We ask the you bring a pumpkin to participate in the festivities...

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD              - TK             - TR                - KS      

Classroom News - Oct. 21

Thanks to everyone who donated to the FCC Drive Away Hunger program.  Your thoughtfulness is extremely appreciated!

Our grade 7 class is hoping to do some "pumpkin carving" next Wednesday, Oct. 28.  We ask the you bring a pumpkin to participate in the festivities...

Ask your son/daughter about the "spine poem" activity...

Homework:
Math - Order of Operations 3.8 Activity (Thursday, Oct. 22)
Art - Caricatures (Thursday, Oct. 22)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- If you are interested in volunteering at our MC Knoll school (S.C.C member, swish program, etc.), please read and return the School Community Council newsletter ASAP.
- If interested in ordering school picture, please return the order form and appropriate money by Monday, Oct. 26.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD              - TK             - TR                - KS      

Classroom News - Oct. 20

The FCC Drive Away Hunger program ends tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 21).  As mentioned for the passed few weeks, students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.

Great job to those students who signed-up for the MC Knoll Choir!

Our grade 7 class is hoping to do some "pumpkin carving" next Wednesday, Oct. 28.  We ask the you bring a pumpkin to participate in the festivities...

Homework:
LA - Reading Group Assignment #1 (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.6/3.7 Division of Decimals (OVERDUE)
Math - Order of Operations Practice (Wednesday, Oct. 21)
Art - Caricatures (Thursday, Oct. 22)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- If you are interested in volunteering at our MC Knoll school (S.C.C member, swish program, etc.), please read and return the School Community Council newsletter ASAP.
- This week is Education Week in the GSSD!  As part of the celebration, MC Knoll will be hosting a "mug and muffin" on Friday, Oct. 23 around 8:00 a.m.
- If interested in ordering school picture, please return the order form and appropriate money by Monday, Oct. 26.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- KB             - SD              - TK             - TR                - KS              

Classroom News - Oct. 19

Happy Monday!

This week is Education Week in the GSSD!  As part of the celebration, MC Knoll will be hosting a "mug and muffin" on Friday, Oct. 23 around 8:00 a.m.

The MC Knoll Choir group is looking for members to sing at the MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service.  Sign-up end tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 20).

Homework:
LA - Reading Group Assignment #1 (Tuesday, Oct. 20)
Math - 3.6/3.7 Division of Decimals (Tuesday, Oct. 20)
Art - Caricatures (Thursday, Oct. 22)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 23)


Reminders:
- If you are interested in volunteering at our MC Knoll school (S.C.C member, swish program, etc.), please read and return the School Community Council newsletter ASAP.
- As part of the FCC Drive Away Hunger program, students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.  We will be collecting items until Wednesday, Oct. 21.
- If interested in ordering school picture, please return the order form and appropriate money by Monday, Oct. 26.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD                  - TK             - TR                - KS              

Adventure Ed. - Western Development Museum

Classroom News - Oct. 16

Ask your son/daughter about the exciting day we had - the "Masked Messenger" arts performance in the morning and a trip to the Western Development Museum in the afternoon!

Also, if you are interested in volunteering at our MC Knoll school (S.C.C member, swish program, etc.), please read and return the School Community Council newsletter that was sent home yesterday.

Homework:
Math - Dividing Decimals Practice (Monday, Oct. 19)
Art - Caricatures (Thursday, Oct. 22)

Reminders:
- As part of the FCC Drive Away Hunger program, students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.  We will be collecting items until Wednesday, Oct. 21.
- If interested in ordering school picture, please return the order form and appropriate money by Monday, Oct. 26.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK             - TR                - KS               - AW

Classroom News - Oct. 15

Ask your son/daughter about today's motivational presentation at the YRHS...

Tomorrow is another exciting day!  In the a.m. (9:30ish), students will be attending an arts performance by Faustwork.  In the p.m. (from 12:45-3:15), students will be heading to the Western Development Museum to participate in the "Better Science" program.  YAHOO!

School picture orders did not go home yesterday (totally forgot to send them out!?!?!), but instead, were sent home today.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the order form and appropriate money by Monday, Oct. 26.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Lastly, if you are interested in volunteering at our MC Knoll school (S.C.C member, swish program, etc.), please read and return the School Community Council newsletter that was sent home today.

Homework:
Math - Dividing Decimals Practice (Friday, Oct. 16)
Art - Caricatures (Thursday, Oct. 22)

Reminders:
- As part of the FCC Drive Away Hunger program, students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag (that was sent home yesterday) with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.  We will be collecting items until Wednesday, Oct. 21.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK              - CL                - TR                - KS               - AW

Classroom News - Oct. 14

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving weekend was full of food, family and friends!

Grade 7 students will be attending a motivational presentation at the YRHS tomorrow (from 12:45-2:15).

Homework:
LA - "Extreme Survival Stories" Questions/Comic (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
LA - Writing Folder Design (OVERDUE)
Math - Division Practice (Thursday, Oct. 15)

Reminders:
- As part of the FCC Drive Away Hunger program, students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag (that was sent home yesterday) with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.  We will be collecting items until Wednesday, Oct. 21.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- KB               - JC                 - ND               - SD               
- TK                - KL               - CL                 - BMc  
- TR                - KS               - AW

Classroom News - Oct. 9

Have a wonderful long-weekend - as there is NO SCHOOL Monday, Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving), as well as Tuesday, Oct. 13 (School In-Service).  YAHOO!!

Homework:
LA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
LA - Courage Collage (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.3/3.4 Multiplication (OVERDUE)
LA - "Extreme Survival Stories" Questions/Comic (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
Social - What in the World Questions (x2) (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Oct. 14)

Reminders:
- As part of the FCC Drive Away Hunger program, students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag (that was sent home yesterday) with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.  We will be collecting items until Wednesday, Oct. 21.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- SD               - TK                - CL                 - BMc              
- TR               - KT                 - KS               

Classroom News - Oct. 8

Great job to all of the Cross-Country participants this year!  MC Knoll is proud!

Thanks to everyone who made donations to the annual Terry Fox Walk.  It was a great success!

Homework:
LA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
LA - Courage Collage (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.3/3.4 Multiplication (OVERDUE)
Social - What in the World Questions (x2) (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Oct. 14)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving), as well as Tuesday, Oct. 13 (School In-Service).  YAHOO!!
- As part of the FCC Drive Away Hunger program, students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag (that was sent home yesterday) with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.  We will be collecting items until Wednesday, Oct. 21.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- SD               - KL                - CL                 - BMc  

- TR               - KS                 - AW

Classroom News - Oct. 7

Check out the Adventure Ed. photos that I uploaded from the previous few weeks of activities - Social Games, Corn Maze, and Orienteering.  Lots of FUN!

A schedule for the MC Knoll bake sale was sent home today.  Grade 7's will be asked to bring baking for November 6.  I will remind everyone closer to the date.

Also, it is that time of the year to give to others in need - the FCC Drive Away Hunger program.  Students are encouraged to either bring non-perishable food items to school or fill-up the brown paper bag with non-perishable food items to donate to families in need.  Information, including a brown paper bag was sent home today. 

Homework:
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
LA - Courage Collage(OVERDUE)
Math - 3.3/3.4 Multiplication (Thursday, Oct .8)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Oct. 14)

Reminders:
- The Terry Fox Walk was postponed until tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 8).  As a result, we have also extended the donation period (ie: two dollars for Terry) until tomorrow as well.
- For those runners who qualified, the District Cross-Country event at Cherrydale is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 8).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- JC                - SD               - CL

- BMc             - TR               - KS

Adventure Ed. - Orienteering

Adventure Ed. - Corn Trails

Adventure Ed. - Social Games

Classroom News - Oct. 6

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

Homework:
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Health - Test Assignment (OVERDUE)
LA - Courage Collage(Wednesday, Oct. 7)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Oct. 14)

Reminders:
- The Terry Fox Walk was postponed until Thursday, Oct. 8.  As a result, we have also extended the donation period (ie: two dollars for Terry) until Thursday, Oct. 8 as well.
- For those runners who qualified, the District Cross-Country event at Cherrydale is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- JC                - SD               - CL

- BMc             - TR               - KS

Classroom News - Oct. 5

Happy Monday!

The Adventure Ed class was rescheduled for tomorrow.  Again, students will need appropriate outdoor clothing for the activity.

The MC Knoll October newsletter and the City of Yorkton October newsletter were sent home today.

Homework:
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals (Tuesday, Oct. 6)
Health - Test Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 6)
LA - Courage Collage(Wednesday, Oct. 7)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Oct. 14)

Reminders:
- The Terry Fox Walk was postponed until Thursday, Oct. 8.  As a result, we have also extended the donation period (ie: two dollars for Terry) until Thursday, Oct. 8 as well.
- For those runners who qualified, the District Cross-Country event at Cherrydale is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- KB               - JC                - SD               - CL

- BMc             - TR               - KS

Classroom News - Oct. 2

Unfortunately, our MC Knoll Terry Fox Walk was postponed until next week - Thursday, Oct. 8 to be exact.  As a result, we have also extended the donation period (ie: two dollars for Terry) until Thursday, Oct. 8 as well.

For the Monday, Oct. 5 Adventure Ed class, students will need appropriate outdoor clothing.

Please refer to the bottom of each blog post for any students who have OVERDUE assignments.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.1 Estimating Adding and Subtracting (Monday, Oct. 5)
Health - Test Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:
- If you are looking for something to do this evening, the annual "Friday Night Lights" football game at the YRHS is happening!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- KB               - JC                - SD               - CL

- BMc             - TR               - KS

Classroom News - Oct. 1

Well, Hello again!  

I have FINALLY returned back to school after a longer than expected recovery from my knee scope.  In talking to the students, it appears that everything had went well over the previous few weeks.  Hopefully your son/daughter has kept you in the loop.  Needless to say, I am glad to be back and look forward to getting back into routine with the students.

Ask your son/daughter about Picture Day today!

Homework:
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 2)
Math - Rounding Decimals (Friday, Oct. 2)
Health - Test Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 2) is the annual Terry Fox Walk.  Students are encouraged to bring a minimum $2 donations for the cause - two dollars for Terry!