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



Thursday, January 29, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 29

A newsletter was sent home today with some sweet deals to attend Yorkton Terrier games.

Ask your son/daughter about today's "new" PAA class.

Have a wonderful long-weekend!

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 30) as there is a school in-service.

Homework:

Math - 6.1 Solving Algebra (Monday, Feb. 2)
Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (Monday, Feb. 2)
Health - Mental/Emotional Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 6)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 28

Reminders:
- Students will be (re)starting P.A.A. tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 29).  Cooking students will need a container to store their baking/cooking.  Both cooking and woodshop students should take a notebook.
- There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, Jan. 30 (school in-service).

Homework:

Math - 1.3 Algebra Expressions (OVERDUE)
Music - School of Music Recommendation (OVERDUE)
Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (Monday, Feb. 2)
Health - Mental/Emotional Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 6)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 27

Reminders:
- Students will be (re)starting P.A.A. on Thursday, Jan. 29.  Cooking students will need a container to store their baking/cooking.  Both cooking and woodshop students should take a notebook.
- There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, Jan. 30 (school in-service).

Homework:
LA - Before, During, and After Q's/Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.3 Algebra Expressions (Wednesday, Jan. 28)
Music - School of Music Recommendation (Wednesday, Jan. 28)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Monday, January 26, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 26

Happy Monday!

Thanks to everyone who got the Asessippi ski/snowboard form and fees, as well as the Subway hot lunch form and fees, in on time.  It makes everyone's job easier!

Reminders:
- Students will be (re)starting P.A.A. on Thursday, Jan. 29.  Cooking students will need a container to store their baking/cooking.  Both cooking and woodshop students should take a notebook.
- There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, Jan. 30 (school in-service).

Homework:

Career G. - Activity Booklet (OVERDUE)
Science - Volume Lab (OVERDUE)
LA - Before, During, and After Q's/Activities (OVERDUE)
Social - News Article Summary (Tuesday, Jan. 27)
Music - School of Music Recommendation (Wednesday, Jan. 28)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Friday, January 23, 2015

Adventure Ed. - Billiards

Classroom News - Jan. 23

A new Career Guidance assignment was introduced today - ask your son/daughter about it...

The annual ski/snowboard Asessippi trip form and fees is OVERDUE.

Have a great (and finally warm) weekend!

Reminders:

- If interested in ordering a Subway hot lunch, the form and fees are due by Monday, Jan. 26.  The actual lunch is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2.  YUMMY!

Homework:
Career G. - Activity Booklet (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Pre-Test (OVERDUE)
Science - Volume Lab (Monday, Jan. 26)
LA - Before, During, and After Q's/Activities (Monday, Jan. 26)
Social - News Article Summary (Tuesday, Jan. 27)
Music - School of Music Recommendation (Wednesday, Jan. 28)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 22

Students will need a positive attitude and a willingness to try something new for tomorrow's (Friday, Jan. 23) Adventure Ed. class!

The annual ski/snowboard Asessippi trip is coming (February 11 to be exact!).  Some information was sent home earlier this week with specific details.  Please return the form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 23).

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering a Subway hot lunch, the form and fees are due by Monday, Jan. 26.  The actual lunch is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2.  YUMMY!

Homework:

Career G. - Activity Booklet (Friday, Jan. 23)
Math - Algebra Pre-Test (Friday, Jan. 23)
Science - Volume Lab (Monday, Jan. 26)
LA - Before, During, and After Q's/Activities (Monday, Jan. 26)
Social - News Article Summary (Tuesday, Jan. 27)
Music - School of Music Recommendation (Wednesday, Jan. 28)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- Mr. Nobody           

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 21

Ask your son/daughter about their last PAA class.  Next week, they will be switching to either cooking or woodshop.

Also, ask your son/daughter about the integer math test.

Subway hot lunch forms were handed-out today.  If you are interested in ordering, the forms and fees are due by Monday, Jan. 26.  The actual lunch is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2.  YUMMY!

Reminders:

- Students will need a positive attitude and a willingness to try something new for the Friday, Jan. 23 Adventure Ed. class.
The annual ski/snowboard Asessippi trip is coming (February 11 to be exact!).  Some information was sent home yesterday with specific details.  Please return the form and fees by Friday, Jan. 23.

Homework:
Career G. - Activity Booklet (Friday, Jan. 23)
Science - Volume Lab (Monday, Jan. 26)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- Mr. Nobody           

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 20

Sorry for the "no-post" yesterday - apparently it got lost in the business of the day?!?!?!

Ask your son/daughter about the interesting "dark" morning we had today.

The annual ski/snowboard Asessippi trip is coming (February 11 to be exact!).  Some information was sent home today with specific details.  Please return the form and fees by Friday, Jan. 23.

Reminders:
- Students will need a positive attitude and a willingness to try something new for the Friday, Jan. 23 Adventure Ed. class.

Homework:
Math - Integer Unit TEST (Wednesday, Jan. 21)
Career G. - Activity Booklet (Friday, Jan. 23)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CL               

Friday, January 16, 2015

Science Lab

Classroom News - Jan. 16

Have a wonderful weekend!

Reminders:
- The annual Curling FUNspiel is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 17) at the Gallagher Center (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.).  Come on out and watch the action!
- If you are interested in joining the MC Knoll badminton team (singles, doubles, mixed), tryouts are scheduled from Monday, Jan. 19 - Wednesday, Jan. 21 after school.

Homework:

LA - Before, During, After Q's & Activities (OVERDUE)
Art - x4 Color Wheels (regular and blending) (Monday, Jan. 19)
Math - Subtracting Integers using Number Lines (Monday, Jan. 19)
Math - Integer Unit TEST (Wednesday, Jan. 21)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- JA               - BH               - CL               

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Adventure Ed. - Quinzee Building (part 2)

Classroom News - Jan. 15

Ask your son/daughter about their Adventure Ed. quinzees!

Reminders:
- The annual Curling FUNspiel is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Gallagher Center (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.).  Come on out and watch the action!
- If you are interested in joining the MC Knoll badminton team (singles, doubles, mixed), tryouts are scheduled from Monday, Jan. 19 - Wednesday, Jan. 21 after school.

Homework:

LA - Before, During, After Q's & Activities (Friday, Jan. 16)
Math - 2.4 Subtracting Integers (Friday, Jan. 16)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 14

Students can expect the integer math test to happen early next week!

Reminders:
- We will be digging out the quinzees during the next Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 15).  Bring your shovels and appropriate outdoor gear.

Homework:

LA - Before, During, After Q's & Activities (Friday, Jan. 16)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 13

Ask your son/daughter about the Science quiz they accomplished today.

Reminders:
- Students should continue to bring their shovels and appropriate outdoor clothing over the next few days to continue to build their quinzees.  We will be digging them out during the next Adventure Ed. class on Thursday, Jan. 15.

Homework:

Math - Adding Integers (Wednesday, Jan. 14)
LA - Before, During, After Q's & Activities (Friday, Jan. 16)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Monday, January 12, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 12

Happy Monday!

Good news - the weather should be warmer tomorrow!

Reminders:
- Students should continue to bring their shovels and appropriate outdoor clothing over the next few days to continue to build their quinzees.  We will be digging them out during the next Adventure Ed. class on Thursday, Jan. 15.

Homework:

Math - 2.3 Adding Number Lines (Tuesday, Jan. 13)
Science - Safety Quiz (Tuesday, Jan. 13)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Friday, January 9, 2015

Probability Math Games

Classroom News - Jan. 9

Ask your son/daughter (if they were in AP Math) about the math probability games they played today.

Have a great (warmer?!?!) weekend!

Reminders:
- Students are encouraged to get involved in a variety of MC Knoll activities including intramurals, curling, badminton, archery and/or basketball - all of which begin this month!

Homework:

LA - Before, During, After Q's and Activities (Monday, Jan. 12)
Science - Safety Quiz (Tuesday, Jan. 13)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 8

The January MC Knoll newsletter was sent out today (either paper copy or email)

Reminders:

- Students are encouraged to get involved in a variety of MC Knoll activities including intramurals, curling, badminton, archery and/or basketball - all of which begin this month!

Homework:
Math - 2.2 Adding Integers with Tiles (Friday, Jan. 9)
LA - Before, During, After Q's and Activities (Monday, Jan. 12)
Science - Safety Quiz (Tuesday, Jan. 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP                

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Adventure Ed. - Quinzee Building

Classroom News - Jan. 7

Ask your son/daughter about today's extra cold (but fun) Adventure Ed. class!

Reminders:
- Keep on keeping on!

Homework:

Math - 2.1 Representing Integers (Thursday, Jan. 7)
LA - Before, During, After Q's and Activities (Monday, Jan. 12)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP                

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 6

Hopefully the weather warms up for tomorrow!!!

Reminders:
- Students will need to dress for outdoor weather, as well as bring a shovel, for tomorrow's (Wednesday, Jan. 7) Adventure Ed. class.  Brrrr!

Homework:

Math - Integer Review (Wednesday, Jan. 6)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP                

Monday, January 5, 2015

Classroom News - Jan. 5

Welcome to the year 2015!!!

As always, I hope the winter break treated everyone well.

Let's make this year...the best year yet!

Reminders:
- Students will need to dress for outdoor weather, as well as bring a shovel, for the Wednesday, Jan. 7 Adventure Ed. class.  Brrrr!

Homework:

LA - December Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
AP Math - Probability Game (OVERDUE)
Math - Integer "Essential Skills" (Tuesday, Jan. 6)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP