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



Friday, February 27, 2015

Adventure Ed. - Archery

Classroom News - Feb. 27

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

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 yesterday.  If interested in making a donation, please return it to the school by Wednesday, March 4.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.3 Mean (Monday, March 2)
Art - Grey Scale & Interpretation (Tuesday, March 3)
Music - Produce a Record Flowchart (Tuesday, March 3)
Art - Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 6)
LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

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

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 26

A short Telemiracle 39 newsletter was sent home today.  If interested in making a donation, please return it to the school by Wednesday, March 4.

Ask your son/daughter about the new ELA unit we started this week - crime scene investigation!

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)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 27)
Math - 8.2 Mode and Median (Friday, Feb. 27)
Art - Grey Scale & Interpretation (Tuesday, March 3)
Music - Produce a Record Flowchart (Tuesday, March 3)
Art - Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 6)
LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Asessippi Ski Trip

Classroom News - Feb. 25

It sounds like the Asessippi ski trip was AWESOME yesterday...

...despite some students being a little "tired" 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.

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)
Math - 8.1 Range (Thursday, Feb. 26)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 27)
Art - Grey Scale & Interpretation (Tuesday, March 3)
Music - Produce a Record Flowchart (Tuesday, March 3)
Art - Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 6)
LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

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

Monday, February 23, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 23

Welcome back!

I hope everyone's break was restful and relaxing...

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.



As well, we started a "Puberty/Growth and Change" unit in health.  If you have any questions or concerns about this topic, please contact me.

Reminders:
The annual Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 24).  As before, the bus is leaving at 7:30 a.m. and should return before 5:00 p.m.  Prepare for an entire day of wonderful winter weather!

Homework:

Art - Magazine/Calendar Picture (ASAP)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 27)
Art - Grey Scale & Interpretation (Tuesday, March 3)
Art - Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, March 6)
LA - Book Talk (Friday, March 13)

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

Friday, February 13, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 13

Great job to everyone who participated in this week's "Spirit Activities"!

If you are interested in your son/daughter being a part of the "Dental Sealant Program", please return the consent form ASAP.

The February Break runs from Feb. 14 - Feb. 22.  School resumes on Monday, Feb. 23 (Day 3).

Have  a wonderful break!

Reminders:
The annual Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Homework:

- NO HOMEWORK!  YAHOO!

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

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 12

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Battle of the Gender's" basketball game!

If you are interested in your son/daughter being a part of the "Dental Sealant Program", please return the consent form ASAP.


Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 13) is "Purple, Pink, and Red" Day.
- Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 13) is also another wonderful MC Knoll bake sale.  Items are sold for $0.50.
- The February Break runs from Feb. 14 - Feb. 22.  School resumes on Monday, Feb. 23 (Day 3)!
The annual Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Homework:

Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (Friday, Feb. 13)
Math - Linear Relations Test (Friday, Feb. 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AB                 - BH                    - LT

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 11

The bad news - the weather did not cooperate today for the annual Asessippi Ski Trip...  :(   :(   :(

The good news - the annual Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24...  :)   :)   :)

Tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 12) is the annual "Battle of the Gender's" boys basketball game.  Game starts around 3:00 p.m.  If you are cheering for the boys, you are encouraged to wear "teal-colors".  If you are cheering for the girls, you are encouraged to wear "orange-colors".

Reminders:
- Friday, Feb. 13 is "Purple, Pink, Red" Day.
- Friday, Feb. 13 is also another wonderful MC Knoll bake sale.  Items are sold for $0.50.

Homework:
LA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (Friday, Feb. 13)
Math - Linear Relations Test (Friday, Feb. 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AB                 - LT

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 10

Students started a new mini-unit in math today.  Ask your son/daughter about it.

The annual gr. 6-8 Asessippi ski trip is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 11).  We will leave for Asessippi at 7:30 a.m. and plan to return to the school between 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.  Be sure to bring everything needed for a full day of being outdoors.  YAHOO!


Reminders:
- Thursday, Feb. 12 is the annual "Battle of the Gender's" boys basketball game.  Game starts around 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 13 is "Purple, Pink, Red" Day.
-Friday, Feb. 13 is also another wonderful MC Knoll bake sale.  Items are sold for $0.50.

Homework:

LA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.5 Table of Values (Thursday, Feb. 12)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (Friday, Feb. 13)
Math - Linear Relations Test (Friday, Feb. 13)

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

Monday, February 9, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 9

Happy Monday!


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

Tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 10) is Twin Day.  Dress-up as your favourite movie/book/real person!


Reminders:
- The annual gr. 6-8 Asessippi ski trip is scheduled for next Wednesday, Feb. 11.  YAHOO!
- Thursday, Feb. 12 is the annual "Battle of the Gender's" boys basketball game.  Game starts around 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 13 is "Purple, Pink, Red" Day.
-Friday, Feb. 13 is also another wonderful MC Knoll bake sale.  Items are sold for $0.50.

Homework:

LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (Friday, Feb. 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AD           - KK          - BM           - CP          - AS           - LT

Friday, February 6, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 6

Ask your son/daughter about today's health test - mental/emotional health.

There is a variety of "spirit" activities going on next week at MC Knoll.  Refer to the reminders section below...


Have a wonderful weekend!


Reminders:
- Monday, Feb. 9 is "Have a Heart" Day.  Students who do good deeds will receive stickers!
-Tuesday, Feb. 10 is Twin Day.  Dress-up as your favourite movie/book/real person!
- The annual gr. 6-8 Asessippi ski trip is scheduled for next Wednesday, Feb. 11.  YAHOO!
- Thursday, Feb. 12 is the annual "Battle of the Gender's" boys basketball game.  Game starts around 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 13 is "Purple, Pink, Red" Day.
-Friday, Feb. 13 is also another wonderful MC Knoll bake sale.  Items are sold for $0.50.

Homework:

LA - Small Group Reading #4 (OVERDUE)
Music - Nimbus Sky Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Test (Monday, Feb. 9)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (Friday, Feb. 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ASB         - AD            - BH              - KK                   
- BM           - CP             - AS              - LT

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 4

The students appear to be ready for the math test a day early.  As a result, the algebra test has been moved to Monday, Feb. 9.


There is a variety of "spirit" activities going on next week at MC Knoll.  A newsletter was sent home today with information.


Reminders:
- There will be a WE ACT bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 6).  Items will be sold for $0.50 each.
- The annual gr. 6-8 Asessippi ski trip is scheduled for next Wednesday, Feb. 11.  YAHOO!

Homework:

Math - Type I Equations (OVERDUE)
LA - Small Group Reading #4 (Friday, Feb. 6)
Health - Mental/Emotional Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 6)
Music - Nimbus Sky Sketch (Friday, Feb. 6)
Math - Algebra Test (Monday, Feb. 9)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)
Health - Mental/Emotional Health Poster (Friday, Feb. 13)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP               - AS               - LT

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Adventure Ed. - Darts

Classroom News - Feb. 3

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


Reminders:
- The annual city badminton tournament is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 4) from 4:00 - 7:30.  Come on out to MC Knoll and enjoy the action!
- There will be a WE ACT bake sale on Friday, Feb. 6.  Items will be sold for $0.50 each.
- The annual gr. 6-8 Asessippi ski trip is scheduled for next Wednesday, Feb. 11.  YAHOO!

Homework:

Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (OVERDUE)
LA - Small Group Reading #4 (Friday, Feb. 6)
Health - Mental/Emotional Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 6)
Music - Nimbus Sky Sketch (Friday, Feb. 6)
Math - Algebra Test (Tuesday, Feb. 10)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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

Monday, February 2, 2015

Classroom News - Feb. 2

Happy Monday!

The February City of Yorkton newsletter was sent home today.


Reminders:
- Students will need to have a positive attitude and willingness to try something new for tomorrow's (Tuesday, Feb. 3) Adventure Ed. class.

Homework:

Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (OVERDUE)
Math - 6.2 Balance Scales (Tuesday, Feb. 3)
Health - Mental/Emotional Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 6)
Music - Nimbus Sky Sketch (Friday, Feb. 6)
LA - Picture Book (Tuesday, Feb. 10)

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