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.

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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, December 20, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 20

Great job to everyone who made the MC Knoll Christmas concert a success yesterday!

Have a wonderful Winter Holiday Break!  Enjoy the the time off with family and friends to re-energize!

We will see everyone back on Wednesday, Jan. 4....2017!!

Homework:

ELA - Cereal Box Book Report (Monday, Jan. 16)

Reminders:

- The Holiday Break is scheduled from Wednesday, Dec. 21 until Tuesday, Jan. 3.  School resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                
- KeP                  - SP             - JaP                
- JeP                - KP                    - HS             

Monday, December 19, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 19

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test on "Fractions".

The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is tonight at 7:00 p.m..  Come on out to enjoy some holiday cheer!

1 more school day until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (OVERDUE)
Art - Elements/Principles of Art (Tuesday, Dec. 20)
ELA - "Mary's Secrets" Reading Assessment (Tuesday, Dec. 20)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 20) is "PJ and a Movie Day".

- The Holiday Break is scheduled from Wednesday, Dec. 21 until Tuesday, Jan. 3.  School resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                
- KeP                  - JaP                
- JeP                - KP                    - HS              

Friday, December 16, 2016

Adventure Ed. - Bowling

Classroom News - Dec. 16

Ask your son/daughter about today's Science test on "Ecosystems".

Also, ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - bowling.

The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is on Monday, Dec. 19 (1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.).  Come on out to enjoy some holiday cheer!

Have a great weekend!

2 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 19)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Art - Elements/Principles of Art (Tuesday, Dec. 20)

Reminders:
- Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items as a donation to Salvation Army.  Donations will be accepted until Tuesday, Dec. 20.

- Tuesday, Dec. 20 is "PJ and a Movie Day".
- The Holiday Break is scheduled from Wednesday, Dec. 21 until Tuesday, Jan. 3.  School resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                
- KeP                  - JaP                
- JeP                - KP                    - HS              

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 15

3 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Math - 2.10 Add/Subtract Mixed Numbers (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - "History and Culture" Assignment (OVERDUE)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 16)

Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 19)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Art - Elements/Principles of Art (Tuesday, Dec. 20)

Reminders:
- Students will be enjoying Bowling tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 16) as part of Adventure Ed.
- Santa is coming...and he wants a picture with you!  "Pictures with Santa" will be tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 16) ($0.50 each).  HO HO HO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                
- ED                - HK              
- HM               - KeP
- JaP                - JeP                - KP               - HS               - TW

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 14

Again. continue working hard over the next few days.  The reward will come in the form of the Christmas Break (and the feeling that you will have after working hard to accomplish everything)!

4 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Math - 2.10 Add/Subtract Mixed Numbers (Thursday, Dec. 15)
Phys. Ed. - "History and Culture" Assignment (Thursday, Dec. 15)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec. 15)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 16)

Math - Fractions Unit TEST (Monday, Dec. 19)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Art - Elements/Principles of Art (Tuesday, Dec. 20)

Reminders:
- Students will be enjoying Bowling on Friday, Dec. 16 (as part of Adventure Ed.)
- Santa is coming...and he wants a picture with you!  "Pictures with Santa" will be on Friday, Dec. 16 ($0.50 each).  HO HO HO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- GD               - AJ                - HK         

- HM               - KeP              - SP               - JaP
- JeP                - KP               - HS               - TW

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 13

Continue working hard over the next few days.  The reward will come in the form of the Christmas Break (and the feeling that you will have after working hard to accomplish everything)!

5 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

ELA - "Nightboat to Freedom" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (OVERDUE)
Science - Human Impact Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math - 2.9 Add/Subtract Proper Fractions (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - "History and Culture" Assignment (Thursday, Dec. 15)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec .15)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 16)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Art - Elements/Principles of Art (Tuesday, Dec. 20)

Reminders:
- Students will be enjoying Bowling on Friday, Dec. 16 (as part of Adventure Ed.)
- Santa is coming...and he wants a picture with you!  "Pictures with Santa" will be on Friday, Dec. 16 ($0.50 each).  HO HO HO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              
- GD               - AJ                - HK               - SK

- HM               - KeP              - SP                - CO               - JaP
- JeP                - KP                - NS                - HS               - TW

Monday, December 12, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 12

Happy Monday!

For those students who are interested in joining the MC Knoll curling team, be sure to get permission from your parents.  Hurry, hard!

6 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

ELA - "Nightboat to Freedom" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (OVERDUE)
Science - Human Impact Sketch (Tuesday, Dec. 13)
Math - 2.9 Add/Subtract Proper Fractions (Tuesday, Dec. 13)
Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec .15)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 16)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Reminders:
- Students will be enjoying Bowling on Friday, Dec. 16 (as part of Adventure Ed.)

- Santa is coming...and he wants a picture with you!  "Pictures with Santa" will be on Friday, Dec. 16 ($0.50 each).  HO HO HO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                -
 AJ               - HK        

- DM              - HM              - KeP            - JaP
- JeP               - KP               - HS               - TW

Friday, December 9, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 9

Have a wonderful weekend!

7 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Health - 4.5/4.6 Body Image/Eating Disorders (OVERDUE)
Science - Succession Sketch (OVERDUE)

Math - Add/Subtract Proper Fractions Practice (Monday, Dec. 12)
ELA - "Nightboat to Freedom" Q's and Activities (Monday, Dec. 12)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec .15)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 16)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Reminders:
- Students will be enjoying Bowling on Friday, Dec. 16 (as part of Adventure Ed.)

- Santa is coming...and he wants a picture with you!  "Pictures with Santa" will be on Friday, Dec. 16 ($0.50 each).  HO HO HO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- ED               - AJ             - HK        

- DM              - HM              - KeP             - SP             
- JaP               - JeP               - HS               - TW

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 8

Ask your son/daughter about the St. Mike's Christmas Concert they enjoyed today.  Our MC Knoll concert will be coming next!

8 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Health - 4.5/4.6 Body Image/Eating Disorders (Friday, Dec. 9)
Science - Succession Sketch (Friday, Dec. 9)

ELA - "Nightboat to Freedom" Q's and Activities (Monday, Dec. 12)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec .15)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 16)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 9) is another delicious MC Knoll "bake sale".  YUMMY!
- Also, tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 9) is also "Red and Green Day".

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP      

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- ED               - HK            - DM
- HM              - KeP             - SP            - JaP        
- JeP               - TW

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 7

Students will be enjoying the St. Mike's Christmas Concert tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 7).

9 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Math - 2.1 Comparing Fractions (OVERDUE)
Health - 4.5/4.6 Body Image/Eating Disorders (Friday, Dec. 9)
Science - Succession Sketch (Friday, Dec. 9)

ELA - "Nightboat to Freedom" Q's and Activities (Monday, Dec. 12)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Health - Nutrition Unit TEST (Thursday, Dec .15)
Science - Ecosystems Unit TEST (Friday, Dec. 16)
ELA - "Everyday is Earth Day" Play (Monday, Dec. 19)

Reminders:
- Friday, Dec. 9 is another delicious MC Knoll "bake sale".  YUMMY!
- Friday, Dec. 9 is also "Red and Green Day".

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP        

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- ED               - HK            - DM
- HM              - SP               - KeP            - JaP             

- JeP              - NS                - HS             - TW

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 6

10 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Math - 2.1 Comparing Fractions (Wednesday, Dec. 7)
ELA - "Nightboat to Freedom" Before/During (Wednesday, Dec. 7)
Science - Succession Sketch (Friday, Dec. 9)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Friday, Dec. 9 is another delicious MC Knoll "bake sale".  YUMMY!
- Friday, Dec. 9 is also "Red and Green Day".

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP          

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- ED               - HK            - DM

- HM              - SP               - KeP            - JaP             

- JeP              - NS                - HS             - TW

Monday, December 5, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 5

Happy Monday!

There is a "Winter Band Concert" tonight (Monday, Dec. 5) at the YRHS at 7:00 p.m.   Good luck to everyone!

11 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Math - Common Denominator Practice (Tuesday, Dec. 5)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Friday, Dec. 9 is another delicious MC Knoll "bake sale".  YUMMY!
- Friday, Dec. 9 is also "Red and Green Day".

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP            

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- ED              - HK

- HM              - KeP            - JaP             - JeP      
- KP                - TW

Friday, December 2, 2016

Classroom News - Dec. 2

The Dec. City of Yorkton Newsletter was sent home today...

Have a wonderful weekend!

12 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Art - Google Doodle (OVERDUE)
Math - 5.3 Mixed Numbers/Improper Fractions (Monday, Dec. 5)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

There is a "Winter Band Concert" on Monday, Dec. 5 at the YRHS at 7:00 p.m.

- Friday, Dec. 9 is another delicious MC Knoll "bake sale".  YUMMY!

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP               - TW

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- ED           
    - KeP            - JaP             - TW

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Adventure Ed. - Wrestling

Classroom News - Dec. 1

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes!

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

13 more school days until Winter Holidays!

Homework:

Social - Natural Disasters Inquiry Project (OVERDUE)
Math - 5.2 Equivalent/Simplyfing Fractions (Friday, Dec. 2)
Art - Google Doodle (Friday, Dec. 2)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

There is a "Winter Band Concert" on Monday, Dec. 5 at the YRHS at 7:00 p.m.

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP               - TW

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               
- ED          
    - KeP            - JaP             - TW

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 30

Students will be enjoying wrestling tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 1) as part of Adventure Ed.  Students will need appropriate gym clothing/shoes.

PS.  I heard it was someone's "birthday" tomorrow???

Homework:
Social - Natural Disasters Inquiry Project (OVERDUE)
Math - Meaning of Fractions (Thursday, Dec. 1)
Art - Google Doodle (Friday, Dec. 2)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

The "December Adventure Ed. Permission Form" is now OVERDUE.
- If interested, there will be the first ever "Guitar Club" meeting tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 1) from 3:30-4:30.  Mr. Adams will be leading the "shredding".  No experience required to enjoy!

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP                - NS               - TW

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              
- GD              - ED            -
 AJ                - HK                
- CL               - DM            - HM           - KeP              - JaP 
- JeP               - NS             -  HS           - CT                - TW

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 29

Homework:
ELA - Everyday is Earth Day Q's and Parentheses (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 2 Goal (First Draft) (OVERDUE)
ELA - Idioms Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Social - Natural Disasters Inquiry Project (Wednesday, Nov. 30)
Art - Google Doodle (Friday, Dec. 2)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

The "December Adventure Ed. Permission Form" is now OVERDUE.
- Students will be enjoying wrestling on Thursday, Dec. 1 (as part of Adventure Ed.).  Students will need appropriate gym clothing/shoes.
- If interested, there will be the first ever "Guitar Club" meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 (from 3:30-4:30).  Mr. Adams will be leading the "shredding".  No experience required to enjoy!

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP                - NS               - TW

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              
- KB                      - ED                  - TG

- DH              - AJ                      - HK                  - CL
- DM              - HM                   - KeP                 - JaP 
- JeP               - NS                 -  HS                - CT               - TW

Monday, November 28, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 28

Happy Monday!

The "December Adventure Ed. Permission Form" is now OVERDUE.


Homework:

ELA - Everyday is Earth Day Q's and Parentheses (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 2 Goal (First Draft) (OVERDUE)
ELA - Idioms Worksheet (Tuesday, Nov. 29)
Math - Fractions Pre-Test and Ch. 2 Fractions W/S (Tuesday, Nov. 29)
Social - Natural Disasters Inquiry Project (Tuesday, Nov. 29)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Students will be enjoying wrestling on Thursday, Dec. 1 (as part of Adventure Ed.).  Students will need appropriate gym clothing/shoes.
- If interested, there will be the first ever "Guitar Club" meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1 (from 3:30-4:30).  Mr. Adams will be leading the "shredding".  No experience required to enjoy!

* The following people need to return their OVERDUE report card envelopes:
- HK                - KeP              - JaP                - NS               - TW

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                  
- KB                      - AJ                     - HK                   

- KeP                - JaP                      - JeP                     - NS
- CT                  - HS                     - TW

Friday, November 25, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 25

Thanks to everyone who attended the "parent-teacher interviews" over the passed few nights.  I really enjoyed the conversations and look forward to learning and growing together in Term 2.

Also, if you have nothing to do tonight (at 7:30), the Yorkton Terrier's are hosting a "Teddy Bear Toss" at tonight's game.  Bring a "stuffy" from home to donate to children in need of some Christmas cheer!

Please return the "December Adventure Ed. Permission Form" by Monday, Nov. 27.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Health - Food Labels (OVERDUE)
Science - If...Then...Lab (OVERDUE)
Career Ed. - "Robot" What in the World (OVERDUE)
ELA - Everyday is Earth Day Q's and Parentheses (Monday, Nov. 28)
Health - Term 2 Goal (First Draft) (Monday, Nov. 28)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:
- Please sign and return the report card envelope ASAP!

- Students will be enjoying wrestling on Thursday, Dec. 1 (as part of Adventure Ed.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                  
- KB                      - AJ                     - HK                   

- KeP                - JaP                      - JeP                     - NS
- CT                  - HS                     - TW

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 24

Student-parent-teacher conferences continue tonight.  Again, I look forward to the great conversations!

Also, last chance to purchase some sweet books at the annual MC Knoll "Book Fair" is tonight. Come on out and spend your money!


Ask your son/daughter about the Math test (Percentages) they accomplished today!

Please return the "December Adventure Ed. Permission Form" by Monday, Nov. 27.

Homework:

Health - Food Labels (OVERDUE)
Science - If...Then...Lab (Friday, Nov. 25)
ELA - Everyday is Earth Day Q's and Parentheses (Monday, Nov. 28)
Health - Term 2 Goal (First Draft) (Monday, Nov. 28)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:
- Please sign and return the report card envelope ASAP!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                  
- KeP                 - JaP              - TW

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Adventure Ed. - Curling (Part 2)

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 24).  I look forward to the great conversations!

Ask your son/daughter about today's wonderful Adventure Ed. class - Curling (part 2)

Also, the annual MC Knoll "Book Fair" is tonight and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 24).  Come on out and spend your money!

Lastly, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms are now OVERDUE.


Homework:
Science - Bill Nye Biodiversity (OVERDUE)

Math - 4.6 Real Life Percents (OVERDUE)
Health - Food Labels (OVERDUE)
Math - Percentage Unit TEST (Thursday, Nov. 24)

ELA - Everyday is Earth Day Q's and Parentheses (Monday, Nov. 28)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:
- Please sign and return the report card envelope ASAP!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                  
- KeP                 - JaP              - TW

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 22

School picture orders were sent home today (for those students who ordered online/by mail).

Student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 23) and Thursday, Nov. 24.  I look forward to the great conversations!


For tomorrow's Adventure Ed. class (Wednesday, Nov. 23), students will be enjoying curling again!

Also, there will be the annual MC Knoll "Book Fair" tomorrow (Wedensday, Nov. 23) and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Come on out and spend your money!

Lastly, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms are due tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 23).


Homework:

Science - Bill Nye Biodiversity (OVERDUE)

Math - 4.6 Real Life Percents (Wednesday, Nov. 23)
Health - Food Labels (Wednesday, Nov. 23)
Math - Percentage Unit TEST (Thursday, Nov. 24)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the report card envelope ASAP!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                  
- KeP                 - JaP              - TW

Monday, November 21, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 21

Happy Monday!

Student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Information was sent home last week with specific dates and times to your interview.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.

Homework:

Science - Bill Nye Biodiversity (OVERDUE)
Health - Food Labels (Wednesday, Nov. 23)
Math - Percentage Unit TEST (Thursday, Nov. 24)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the report card envelope ASAP!
- For the next Adventure Ed. (Wednesday, Nov. 23), students will be enjoying curling again!
- Also, there will be the annual MC Knoll "Book Fair" on Wedensday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Come on out and spend your money!
- It is that time of the year again, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms were sent home last week.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form by Wednesday, Nov. 23.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                  
- HK                - KeP                 - JaP              - TW

Friday, November 18, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 18

Thanks to ALL of the Gr. 7's who contributed to the MC Knoll Bake Sale.  It was a "delicious" success!

Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out today.  I hope there are some good reflective conversations that occur over the weekend - conversations that will build on everyone's learning in Term 2!


Please sign and return the report card envelope ASAP!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Math - 4.5 Calculating Percents (Monday, Nov. 18)
Science - Bill Nye Biodiversity (Monday, Nov. 18)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:
- Student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Information was sent home last week with specific dates and times to your interview.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.

- Also, there will be the annual MC Knoll "Book Fair" on Wedensday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Come on out and spend your money!
- It is that time of the year again, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms were sent home last week.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form by Wednesday, Nov. 23.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                 
- HK                - KeP                     - JaP          

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 17

Gr. 7 students are responsible for the upcoming bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 11).  YUMMY!  A small newsletter was sent home last week with specifics. 

Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 18).  YAHOO! 

Homework:

Math - 4.3 Estimating Percents (Friday, Nov. 18)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Information was sent home last week with specific dates and times to your interview.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.
- It is that time of the year again, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms were sent home last week.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form by Wednesday, Nov. 23.

The following people need to return the OVERDUE "Noon Hour Permission Form" and/or the "November Adventure Ed. Permission Form":
- KeP                - JaP

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                 
- HK                - KeP                     - 
JaP                

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Adventure Ed. - Curling (Part 1)

Classroom News - Nov. 16

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

Also, there was a newsletter sent home today regarding our "Outcome-Based Report Cards".

Homework:

Health - Personal Food/Activity Journal (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.4 Comparing Percents/Fractions/Decimals (Thursday, Nov. 17)
Science - Carbon Cycle Worksheet (Thursday, Nov. 17)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Gr. 7 students are responsible for the upcoming bake sale on Friday, Nov. 11.  YUMMY!  A small newsletter was sent home last week with specifics. 
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out Friday, Nov. 18.  YAHOO! 
- Student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Information was sent home last week with specific dates and times to your interview.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.
- It is that time of the year again, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms were sent home last week.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form by Wednesday, Nov. 23.  

The following people need to return the OVERDUE "Noon Hour Permission Form" and/or the "November Adventure Ed. Permission Form":
- KeP                - JaP

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                 
- HK                - KeP                     - 
JaP                

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 15

Happy Tuesday!  I hope everyone's long-weekend was FANTASTIC!

ALL Term 1 assignments are now OVERDUE.  As a result, those students who have failed to meet this expectation may receive an "Insufficient Evidence" on their report card.  However, ALL Term 1 assignment MUST still be handed-in...

Homework:

Health - Personal Food/Activity Journal (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.2 Food Label Percents (Wednesday, Nov. 16)
Science - Carbon Cycle Worksheet (Thursday, Nov. 17)
ELA - Writing Folder (5-Paragraph Essay, Shape Poem, Spelling Story) (Monday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- Gr. 7 students are responsible for the upcoming bake sale on Friday, Nov. 11.  YUMMY!  A small newsletter was sent home last week with specifics. 
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out Friday, Nov. 18.  YAHOO! 
- Student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Information was sent home last week with specific dates and times to your interview.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.
- It is that time of the year again, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms were sent home yestoday.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form by Wednesday, Nov. 23.  

The following people need to return the OVERDUE "Noon Hour Permission Form" and/or the "November Adventure Ed. Permission Form":
- KeP                - JaP

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              
- AJ                  - HK               - HM                - KeP      

- SP                - JaP                 - HS                - CT

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Classroom News - Nov. 10

Unfortunatly, due to schedule conflicts, our 7M class missed out on the MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service today.  They instead went to Yorkdale for PAA.

ALL Term 1 assignments are now OVERDUE.  As a result, those students who have failed to meet this expectation may receive an "Insufficient Evidence" on their report card OR may not receive their report card until ALL work is accomplished.

Speaking of Term 1, student-parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24.  Information was sent home today with specific dates and times to your interview.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.

Also, Gr. 7 students are responsible for the upcoming bake sale on Friday, Nov. 11.  YUMMY!  A small newsletter was sent home today with specifics.  

There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 11) as it is Remembrance Day.  As well, there will be NO SCHOOL Monday, Nov. 15 (Day-in-lieu). 

Have a wonderful long-weekend!

Homework:

ELA - PowerPoint Book Report (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.1 Fractions/Decimals/Percents (OVERDUE)
Art - Remembrance Day Sketch (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 1 Goal (OVERDUE)
Health - Personal Food/Activity Journal (Tuesday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- It is that time of the year again, "Good Taste Fundraiser" forms were sent home yestoday.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form by Wednesday, Nov. 23.  YUMMY!

The following people need to return the OVERDUE "Noon Hour Permission Form" and/or the "November Adventure Ed. Permission Form":
- KeP                - JaP 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                  - RB                     
- DH                - AJ                   
- HK                  - HM                    - KeP              - SP     
- JaP                  - JeP                     - HS                - CT