Classroom News - Sept. 30

Thanks to everyone who wore their "Orange Shirts" today - to raise awareness of residential schools and the ongoing reconciliation in Canada.  

Great job cross-country runners!  MC Knoll is VERY proud...once again!

The October "City of Yorkton" Newsletter was sent home today.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Science - Schoolyard LAB (OVERDUE)
ELA - Small Group #1 (Before/During) (Monday, Oct. 3)
Health - Term 1 Health Goal (1st Copy) (Tuesday, Oct. 4)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- Students are encouraged to bring any "non-perishable" food items (as part of the FCC Drive Away Hunger Program).  Items will be collected until Wednesday, Oct. 12.

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

Classroom News - Sept. 29

Everyone sure was wearing some beautiful smiles today!

Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 30) is "Orange Shirt Day" at MC Knoll - to raise awareness of residential schools and the ongoing reconciliation in Canada.  

Good luck to all of the cross-country runners at tomorrow's Saltcoats Meet!

Homework:
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals Essential Skills Worksheet (Friday, Sept. 30)
Science - Schoolyard LAB (Friday, Sept. 30)
ELA - Small Group #1 (Before/During) (Monday, Oct. 3)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA                 - RB                - GD               - AJ
- HK                 - DM               - KeP             - SP
- JaP                 - CT

Adventure Ed. - Corn Maze

Classroom News - Sept. 28

What a great day to get lost in the Corn Maze!  Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed.

Also, ask your son/daughter about their Number Relationships Math Assessment.

Picture day is tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 29)!  Please return the picture pose form (and bring a SMILE!).

Homework:
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals Pre-Test (Thursday, Sept. 29)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SA                   - ZA                 - CT

Classroom News - Sept. 27

Ask your son/daughter about the Terry Fox Walk...

Students will be enjoying another great Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 28) - corn maze near Canora.  Those students who fail to complete their upcoming/OVERDUE homework will be asked to stay at the school and miss out on the fun.  The bus will be departing shortly after 12:00 (noon).  Students need to bring a lunch (as we'll be eating on the bus) and dress appropriately for outdoor weather.

Homework:
ELA - Extreme Survival Stories (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Sept. 28)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.
- Students are encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 28).
- MC Knoll school pictures are coming - Thursday, Sept. 29 to be exact!  Picture Pose Forms were already sent home and need to be returned before picture day.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SA                - ZA               - DH         
-HK                - DM              - KeP          
- JaP                - HS               - CT

Classroom News - Sept. 26

Happy Monday!

Thanks to everyone who donated to the Terry Fox Fundraiser.  7M collected over $200.  YAHOO!

Speaking of Terry Fox, MC Knoll will accomplishing the "Terry Fox Walk" tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 27)...weather permitting.

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math Test - Number Relationships.

Lastly, students will be enjoying another great Adventure Ed. class on Wednesday, Sept. 28 - corn maze near Canora.  Those students who fail to complete their upcoming/OVERDUE homework will be asked to stay at the school and miss the fun.  The bus will be departing shortly after 12:00 (noon).  Students need to bring a lunch and dress appropriately for outdoor weather.

Homework:
ELA - Extreme Survival Stories (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, Sept. 27)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Sept. 28)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.
- Students are encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due Wednesday, Sept. 28.
- MC Knoll school pictures are coming - Thursday, Sept. 29 to be exact!  Picture Pose Forms were already sent home and need to be returned before picture day.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SA                - ZA               - KB              
- AJ                 - HK              - KeP             - SP             
- JaP                - HS               - CT

Classroom News - Sept. 23

Due to poor weather, the annual "Terry Fox Walk" has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Students are still encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.

Are you looking for something to do tonight?  Come on out (and dress appropriately) to the YRHS football team's "Friday Night Lights" game!  

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.7 Factors (OVERDUE)
ELA - Extreme Survival Stories (Monday, Sept. 26)
Science - 7th Generation (Monday, Sept. 26)
Math - Number Relationship Unit TEST (Monday, Sept. 26)
Art - Art Folders (Monday, Sept. 26)
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, Sept. 27)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Sept. 28)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.
- Students are also encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due Wednesday, Sept. 28.
- MC Knoll school pictures are coming - Thursday, Sept. 29 to be exact!  Picture Pose Forms were already sent home and need to be returned before picture day.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SA                - ZA              - RB              - KB              - AJ        
- HK                - CO             - KeP             - SP               - JaP       
- JS                  - NS             - HS               - CT

Classroom News - Sept. 22

The annual "Terry Fox Walk" is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23). 

Students are encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26 - although it would be nice to have the donations in by tomorrow.

Homework:
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.7 Factors (Friday, Sept. 23)
Math - Number Relationship Unit TEST (Monday, Sept. 26)
Art - Art Folders (Monday, Sept. 26)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Sept. 28)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.
- Are you looking for something to do tomorrow night (Friday, Sept. 23)?  Come on out to the YRHS football team's "Friday Night Lights" game!  Small information cards were sent home yesterday.
- Students are also encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due Wednesday, Sept. 28.
- MC Knoll school pictures are coming - Thursday, Sept. 29 to be exact!  Picture Pose Forms were already sent home and need to be returned before picture day.

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

Classroom News - Sept. 21

Great job, once again, cross-country athletes! MC Knoll is VERY proud of you!

Are you looking for something to do this Friday, Sept. 23?  Come on out to the YRHS football team's "Friday Night Lights" game!  Small information cards were sent home today.

Homework:
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (OVERDUE)
Math - Number Relationship Unit TEST (Monday, Sept. 26)
Art - Art Folders (Monday, Sept. 26)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Sept. 28)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.
- The annual "Terry Fox Walk" is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23. 
- Friday, Sept. 23 is also "Be a Hero" Day.  Students are encouraged to dress-up like their favorite superhero (or, even better, create your own superhero)!
- Students are encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.
- Students are also encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due Wednesday, Sept. 28.
- MC Knoll school pictures are coming - Thursday, Sept. 29 to be exact!  Picture Pose Forms were already sent home and need to be returned before picture day.

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

Adventure Ed. - Disc Golf

Classroom News - Sept. 20

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. class - Biking and Disc Golf!

Cross-country athletes will be heading to Deer Park tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 21).  Good luck!

It is not too late to join the GSSD Choir!  Practice will be tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 21) at the YRHS starting at 8:00 a.m.  First performance will be singing at "Friday Night Lights"!

Homework:
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (Wednesday, Sept. 21)
Math - Number Relationship Unit TEST (Friday, Sept. 23)
Art - Art Folders (Monday, Sept. 26)
ELA - Writing Folder Design (Wednesday, Sept. 28)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in being a part of the MC Knoll SCC, please return the "SCC Volunteer Form" ASAP.
- The annual "Terry Fox Walk" is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23. 
- Friday, Sept. 23 is also "Be a Hero" Day.  Students are encouraged to dress-up like their favorite superhero (or, even better, create your own superhero)!
- Students are encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.
- Students are also encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due Wednesday, Sept. 28.
- MC Knoll school pictures are coming - Thursday, Sept. 29 to be exact!  Picture Pose Forms were sent home yesterday.  Please return them before picture day.

* The following person has late items to hand-in:
- JaP needs to return the Adv. Ed. $30 fee
- ZA needs to return Adventure Ed. Permission form
- KeP needs to return Adventure Ed. Permission form   

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

Classroom News - Sept. 19

Happy Monday!

For tomorrow's (Tuesday, Sept. 20) Adventure Ed. class, students MUST bring a bike and helmet.  We will be biking to Patrick Park's "Disc Golf Course".

MC Knoll school pictures are coming - Thursday, Sept. 29 to be exact!  Picture Pose Forms were sent home today.  Please return them before picture day.

Two other items were also sent home, including:
- Bake Sale Schedule and Information
- SCC Volunteer Form (return if interested)

Homework:
Math - Divisibility by 0 (Tuesday, Sept. 20)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (Wednesday, Sept. 21)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)


Reminders:
- It is not too late to join the GSSD Choir!  Practice will be on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the YRHS starting at 8:00 a.m.  First performance will be singing at "Friday Night Lights"!
- Students are encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.
- Students are also encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due Wednesday, Sept. 28.

* The following person has late items to hand-in:
- JaP needs to return the Adv. Ed. $30 fee
- ZA needs to return Adventure Ed. Permission form
- KeP needs to return Adventure Ed. Permission form   

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

Classroom News - Sept. 16

Great job to everyone who participated in the MC Knoll Spirit Day today!

A newsletter in regards to the Red Cross Babysitting Course was sent home today.

For the Tuesday, Sept. 20 Adventure Ed. class, students MUST bring a bike and helmet.  We will be biking to Patrick Park's "Disc Golf Course".

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - 1.4 Divisibility by 4 and 8 (OVERDUE)
Math - Divisibility Rules Quiz (OVERDUE)
Social - What in the World (Monday, Sept. 19)
Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (Wednesday, Sept. 21)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- Students are encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.
- Students are also encouraged to collect pledges for the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser. Forms were already distributed and are due Wednesday, Sept. 28.

* The following person has late items to hand-in:
- JaP needs to return the Adv. Ed. $30 fee
- ZA needs to return Adventure Ed. Permission form
- KeP needs to return Adventure Ed. Permission form   

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

Classroom News - Sept. 15

Great job to all of the Cross-Country athletes who ran at the Cherrdale Meet!

There will be an "MC Knoll Spirit Day" tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 16).  Students are encouraged to wear MC Knoll clothing and/or colors (teal, white, silver, black).

The following people need to return the OVERDUE Sept. Adventure Ed. Permission Form:
- ZA              - KB                 - KeP               

There were x3 items sent home yesterday, including:
- SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser Form (due Wednesday, Sept. 28)
- Yorkton Debate Academy Newsletter
- GSSD Choir Newsletter

Homework:
Math - 1.4 Divisibility by 4 and 8 (Friday, Sept. 16)
Math - Divisibility Rules Quiz (Friday, Sept. 16)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- Students are encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.

* The following person has late items to hand-in:
- JaP needs to return the Adv. Ed. $30 fee

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

Classroom News - Sept. 14

Cross-country season is officially upon us.  The first cross-country meet is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 15) at Cherrydale Golf Course.  Athletes need to be prepared to be outside for most of the day!

The following people need to return the OVERDUE Sept. Adventure Ed. Permission Form:
- ZA              - KB                 - KeP                - HaS

There were x3 items sent home today, including:
- SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser Form (due Wednesday, Sept. 28)
- Yorkton Debate Academy Newsletter
- GSSD Choir Newsletter

Homework:
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)
Math - Divisibility by 4 and 8 Practice (Thursday, Sept. 15)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- There will be an "MC Knoll Spirit Day" on Friday, Sept. 16.  Students are encouraged to wear MC Knoll clothing and/or colors (teal, white, silver, black).
- Students are encouraged to collect donations for the Terry Fox Fundraiser (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.

* The following people have late items to hand-in:
- JaP needs to return the Classroom Guidelines sheet, Classroom Blog sheet, Adv. Ed. form and $30 fee, Parkland College Consent form, Student Contact Information Sheet

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

Adventure Ed. - Bocce, LadderBall and Croquet

Classroom News - Sept. 13

Ask your son/daughter about their first Adventure Ed. class of the year - Social Games!

Terry Fox Fundraiser forms were sent home yesterday.  Students are encouraged to collect donations for the great cause (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.

Homework:
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- The September Adventure Ed. Permission Form, sent home last week, is now OVERDUE!
- Cross-country season is officially upon us.  The first cross-country meet is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15 at Cherrydale Golf Course.

* The following people have late items to hand-in:
- SA needs to return the Classroom Guidelines sheet
- JaP needs to return the Classroom Guidelines sheet, Classroom Blog sheet, Adv. Ed. form and $30 fee, Parkland College Consent form, Student Contact Information Sheet

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

Classroom News - Sept. 12

Happy Monday!

Unfortunately, due to poor weather, students did not participate in Adventure Ed. today.  Good news though, students should get the opportunity tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 13) to enjoy "social games" as part of the Adventure Ed. program. (weather permitting).

The September Adventure Ed. Permission Form, sent home last week, is now OVERDUE!

Terry Fox Fundraiser forms were sent home today.  Students are encouraged to collect donations for the great cause (minimum $2 - "a toonie for Terry").  Pledge forms and donations are due by Monday, Sept. 26.

The first day of "early band" at Yorkdale is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 13).

Homework:
Math - Divisibility by 6 Practice Questions (Tuesday, Sept. 13)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 13)
ELA - Sept. Writing Folder (Paragraphs, Terse Verse, Sticky Story) (Wednesday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- Cross-country season is officially upon us.  The first cross-country meet is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15 at Cherrydale Golf Course.

* The following people have late items to hand-in:
- SA needs to return the Adv. Ed. $30 fee
- JaP needs to return the Classroom Guidelines sheet, Classroom Blog sheet, Adv. Ed. form and $30 fee, Parkland College Consent form, Student Contact Information Sheet

Classroom News - Sept. 9

Thanks to everyone who came out to the MC Knoll "Open House" yesterday.  I very much enjoyed the conversations.

Ask your son/daughter about their first P.A.A experience today - cooking or woodshop!

Two items were sent home today:
- Gr. 7 Welcome Letter (from yesterday's "open house")
- Sept. Adventure Ed. Permission Form (return by Monday, Sept. 12)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - 1.2 Divisibility by 3 and 9 (Monday, Sept. 12)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 13)

Reminders:
- Students will be participating in "social games" as part of the Adventure Ed. program on Monday, Sept. 12.
- Cross-country season is officially upon us.  The first cross-country meet is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15 at Cherrydale Golf Course.

* The following people have late items to hand-in:
- SA needs to return the Adv. Ed. $30 fee
- JaP needs to return the Classroom Guidelines sheet, Classroom Blog sheet, Adv. Ed. form and $30 fee, Parkland College Consent form, Student Contact Information Sheet

Classroom News - Sept. 8

Come on out to tonight's MC Knoll Open House and BBQ - scheduled from 5:00-7:00.  The food and company will be fantastic!

Cross-country season is officially upon us.  The first cross-country meet is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15 at Cherrydale Golf Course.

The following forms that need to be returned are now OVERDUE: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)
        - Parkland College Consent form (optional to participate)
        - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)
        - Safety Patrol Permission Form (for those who volunteered)

Homework:
Math - 1.1 Divisibility by 2, 5, and 10 (Friday, Sept. 9)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 13)

Reminders:
- Students will be attending their first P.A.A. class of the year tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 9) - cooking or woodshop!

Classroom News - Sept. 7

Ask your son/daughter about our new "classmate" (Davis Jr.)!

There will be an MC Knoll Open House and BBQ tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 8) from 5:00-7:00.  Come on out and enjoy some good food and good company.

The following forms that need to be returned are now OVERDUE: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)
        - Parkland College Consent form (optional to participate)
        - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)
        - Safety Patrol Permission Form (for those who volunteered)

Homework:
Math - Mystery Campsite Question (Thursday, Sept. 8)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 13)

Reminders:
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 
- Some items that were sent home last week include:
        - Student Accident Insurance Pamphlet (optional to purchase)
        - Fair Notice Letter 
        - Sept. City of Yorkton Newsletter
        - School Calendar Magnet

Classroom News - Sept. 6

I hope the long-weekend treated everyone well!

As promised, the students now have their daily school schedule (ie: class/subject timetable).  You can review it on the bottom of this blog.

Homework:
Math - Number Relationships Pre-Test (Wednesday, Sept. 7)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 13)

Reminders:
- There will be an MC Knoll Open House and BBQ on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 5:00-7:00.  Come on out and enjoy some good food and good company.
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 

- Some items that were sent home last week include:
        - Student Accident Insurance Pamphlet (optional to purchase)
        - Fair Notice Letter 
        - Sept. City of Yorkton Newsletter
        - School Calendar Magnet

- Please sign and return the following forms by tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept, 7): 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        - Adventure Ed. form and $30 fee (white)
        - Parkland College Consent form (optional to participate)
        - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)
        - Safety Patrol Permission Form (for those who volunteered)