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 28, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 28

The "Family Book Trivia" is due by Monday, Feb. 1 (for those students interested in winning an awesome prize!).

Have a wonderful long-weekend - as there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 29) due to a school in-service day.

Homework:

Art - Color Interpretation (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.3 Algebraic Expressions (Monday, Feb. 1)
ELA - Small Group Reading #1 (Monday, Feb. 1)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

ELA - Picture Book (Friday, Feb. 26)

Reminders:

- The "Dental Sealant Program" forms are now OVERDUE!
- The annual Badminton City Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3.  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll Badminton Team!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK              - BMc           - TR              - KH
- CL              - KS               - JT               - JC

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Mary Bishop Author Visit

Classroom News - Jan. 27

Ask your son/daughter about today's fun with "Literacy Day", including:
    - Author Reading (Mary Bishop will was here)
    - Eat, Read and Run (Pita Pit Lunch)

    - Family Book Trivia (return the trivia form by Monday, Feb. 1)

Homework:
Math - 7.1 & 7.2 (Substituting/Algebra Language) (Thursday, Jan. 28)
Art - Color Interpretation (Thursday, Jan. 28)
ELA - Small Group Reading #1 (Monday, Feb. 1)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

ELA - Picture Book (Friday, Feb. 26)

Reminders:

- Information from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health about the "Dental Sealant Program" was sent home last week.  Please review the extensive package and return the consent form by tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 28) (including if you do or do not want your son/daughter to receive the sealant).
- There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, Jan. 29 (school in-service).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK              - BMc           - TR            

Adventure Ed. - Quinzee Building

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 26

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

As part of tomorrow's (Wednesday, Jan. 27) "Literacy Day", MC Knoll is planning a variety of activities to celebrate, including:
    - Family Reading Pictures (send us a photo of you and your family reading together)
    - Book Exchange (bring a book; take a book)
    - Author Reading (Mary Bishop will be here)
    - Eat, Read and Run (Pita Pit Lunch)

    - Book Character Dress-up 
    - Family Book Trivia 

Homework:
Math - Substituting Variables (Wednesday, Jan. 27)
ELA - Small Group Reading #1 (Wednesday, Jan. 27)
Art - Color Interpretation (Thursday, Jan. 28)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

ELA - Picture Book (Friday, Feb. 26)

Reminders:

- Information from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health about the "Dental Sealant Program" was sent home last week.  Please review the extensive package and return the consent form by Thursday, Jan. 28 (including if you do or do not want your son/daughter to receive the sealant).
- There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, Jan. 29 (school in-service).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK              - BMc           - TR            

Monday, January 25, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 25

Happy Monday!

Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing and a good shovel for the upcoming Adventure Ed. class on tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 26).

Information from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health about the "Dental Sealant Program" was sent home last week.  Please review the extensive package and return the consent form by Thursday, Jan. 28 (including if you do or do not want your son/daughter to receive the sealant).

Homework:
Health - Family Relationships (OVERDUE)
Science - Mass LAB (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Pre-Test (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Assignment (Tuesday, Jan. 26)
Art - Color Interpretation (Thursday, Jan. 28)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:

- The Asessippi Ski Trip form and fees is now OVERDUE!
As part of next week's "Literacy Day" (on Wednesday, Jan. 27), MC Knoll is planning a variety of activities to celebrate, including:
    - Family Reading Pictures (send us a photo of you and your family reading together)
    - Book Exchange (bring a book; take a book)
    - Author Reading (Mary Bishop will be here)
    - Eat, Read and Run (Pita Pit Lunch)

    - Book Character Dress-up 
    - Family Book Trivia 
- There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, Jan. 29 (school in-service).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK              - BMc           - TR            - KS              - RSp

Friday, January 22, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 22

Great job to everyone who celebrated "Rainbow Day"!

Good luck to the MC Knoll Curling Team at tonight's bonspiel...

Information from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health about the "Dental Sealant Program" was sent home today.  Please review the extensive package and return the consent form by Thursday, Jan. 28 (including if you do or do not want your son/daughter to receive the sealant).

As part of next week's "Literacy Day" (on Wednesday, Jan. 27), MC Knoll is planning a variety of activities to celebrate, including:
- Family Reading Pictures (send us a photo of you and your family reading together)
- Book Exchange (bring a book; take a book)
- Author Reading (Mary Bishop will be here)
- Eat, Read and Run (Pita Pit Lunch)

- Book Character Dress-up 
- Family Book Trivia 

Homework:
Health - Family Relationships (OVERDUE)
Science - Mass LAB (Monday, Jan. 25)
Math - Algebra Pre-Test (Monday, Jan. 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:

- The Asessippi Ski Trip form and fees is now OVERDUE! 
- Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing and a good shovel for the upcoming Adventure Ed. class on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
- There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, Jan. 29 (school in-service).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK              - BMc           - TR            - KS 

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Adventure Ed. - YRHS Fitness

Classroom News - Jan. 21

Ask your son/daughter about today's math and social studies tests they accomplished today!

Also, ask your son/daughter about how hard they worked today at the YRHS (as part of Adventure Ed.)!

Homework:
Health - Family Relationships (OVERDUE)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:

- The annual ski/snowboard trip to Asessippi is coming - Thursday, Feb. 11 to be exact!  An extensive information package was sent home earlier this week.  Please peruse the information and return the appropriate fee and form by tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 22). 
- Tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 22) is "Rainbow Day"!
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, the curling bonspiel will be tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 22) from about 4:00 - 8:00.

Also, our school is looking to post a picture of you and your family reading together on our school's bulletin board.  Feel free to email me a family picture or send an actual copy of the picture with your son/daughter!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- TK              - BMi          - TR  

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 20

The annual ski/snowboard trip to Asessippi is coming - Thursday, Feb. 11 to be exact!  An extensive information package was sent home earlier this week.  Please peruse the information and return the appropriate fee and form by Friday, Jan. 22. 

Also, our school is looking to post a picture of you and your family reading together on our school's bulletin board.  Feel free to email me a family picture or send an actual copy of the picture with your son/daughter!

Homework:

Art - x4 Color/Blending Wheels (OVERDUE)
Health - Family Relationships (Thursday, Jan. 21)
Math - Integer TEST (Thursday, Jan. 21)
Social - Social TEST (Thursday, Jan. 21)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:

- Badminton season is upon us. Try-outs continue today and tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 21).  The annual City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3.
- Students will need appropriate gym clothing for the rescheduled Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 21) from 11:00-1:30.  Students will enjoy their lunches when we return back to the class around 1:30 pm.
- Friday, Jan. 22 is "Rainbow Day"!
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, the curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22 (from about .

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- JC            - SD               TK              - BMi          - TR   

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 19

The annual ski/snowboard trip to Asessippi is coming - Thursday, Feb. 11 to be exact!  An extensive information package was sent home yesterday.  Please peruse the information and return the appropriate fee and form by Friday, Jan. 22. 

Also, our school is looking to post a picture of you and your family reading together on our school's bulletin board.  Feel free to email me a family picture or send an actual copy of the picture with your son/daughter!

Homework:

Math - Subtracting Integers (Wednesday, Jan. 20)
Art - x4 Color/Blending Wheels (Wednesday, Jan. 20)
Health - Family Relationships (Thursday, Jan. 21)
Math - Integer TEST (Thursday, Jan. 21)
Social - Social TEST (Thursday, Jan. 21)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:

- Badminton season is also upon us. Try-outs continue tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 20) and Thursday, Jan. 21.  The annual City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3.
- Students will need appropriate gym clothing for the rescheduled Adventure Ed. class on Thursday, Jan. 21 (from 11:00-1:30).  Students will enjoy their lunches when we return back to the class around 1:30 pm.
- Friday, Jan. 22 is "Rainbow Day"!
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, the curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- JC              - SD                TK                  - TR      

Monday, January 18, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 18

Happy Monday!

The annual ski/snowboard trip to Asessippi is coming - Thursday, Feb. 11 to be exact!  An extensive information package was sent home today.  Please peruse the information and return the appropriate fee and form by Friday, Jan. 22. 

Homework:

Math - Adding Integers (Tuesday, Jan. 19)
Art - x4 Color/Blending Wheels (Wednesday, Jan. 20)
Math - Integer TEST (Thursday, Jan. 21)
Social - Social TEST (Thursday, Jan. 21)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:

- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, their will be an additional practice tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 19).  The actual curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.
- Badminton season is also upon us. Try-outs are scheduled today (Monday, Jan. 18), Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21.  The annual City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3.
- Students will need appropriate gym clothing for the rescheduled Adventure Ed. class on Thursday, Jan. 21 (from 11:00-1:30).  Students will enjoy their lunches when we return back to the class around 1:30 pm.
- Friday, Jan. 22 is "Rainbow Day"!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD                TK                  - TR      

Friday, January 15, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 15

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

ELA - Nightboat to Freedom Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - 2.5 Subtracting using Number Lines (Monday, Jan. 18)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:

- If interested in enjoying a "Pita Pit Hot Lunch", the money and order form are due by Monday, Jan. 18.  YUMMY!
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, their will be an additional practice Tuesday, Jan. 19.  The actual curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.
- Badminton season is also upon us. Try-outs are scheduled Monday, Jan. 18, Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21.  The annual City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3.
- Students will need appropriate gym clothing for the rescheduled Adventure Ed. class on Thursday, Jan. 21 (from 11:00-1:30).  Students will enjoy their lunches when we return back to the class around 1:30 pm.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

- SD               TK                
- KS              - RSp             - TR      

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Science Experiments

Classroom News - Jan. 14

Ask your son/daughter about their science experiments!

If interested in enjoying a "Pita Pit Hot Lunch", order forms were sent home yesterday.  The money and order form are due by Monday, Jan. 18.  YUMMY!

On the back side of the same form is some information about the upcoming MC Knoll Literacy Day on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Homework:

Math - 2.4 Subtracting using Counters (Friday, Jan. 15)
ELA - Nightboat to Freedom Q's and Activities (Friday, Jan. 15)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, their will be additional practices tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 15) and Tuesday, Jan. 19.  The actual curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.

- Badminton season is also upon us.  Sign-up to join the MC Knoll badminton team was yesterday, with try-outs next Monday, Jan. 18, Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21.  The annual City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD             TK                - BM                - TR            

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 13

If interested in enjoying a "Pita Pit Hot Lunch", order forms were sent home today.  The money and order form are due by Monday, Jan. 18.  YUMMY!

On the back side of the same form is some information about the upcoming MC Knoll Literacy Day on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Homework:

Math - Subtracting using Counters Practice (Thursday, Jan. 14)
ELA - Nightboat to Freedom Q's and Activities (Friday, Jan. 15)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, their will be additional practices Friday, Jan. 15, and Tuesday, Jan. 19.  The actual curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.

- Badminton season is also upon us.  Sign-up to join the MC Knoll badminton team was today, with try-outs next Monday, Jan. 18, Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21.  The annual City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD             TK                - TR            

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 12

The last few days sure remind us that it is January.  Brrrrr!

Homework:
ELA - Nightboat to Freedom Q's (Before/During) (OVERDUE)

Math - 2.3 Adding using Number Lines (Wednesday, Jan. 13)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, Feb. 8)

Reminders:
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, their will be practices today (Jan. 12), along with Jan. 15, and 19.  The actual curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD             TK                - TR            

Monday, January 11, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 11

Happy Monday!

Homework:
ELA - Nightboat to Freedom Q's (Before/During) (Tuesday, Jan. 12)

Reminders:
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, their will be practices tomorrow (Jan. 12), along with Jan. 15, and 19.  The actual curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD             TK                - TR               - KT

Friday, January 8, 2016

Math Probability Games

Classroom News - Jan. 8

Ask your son/daughter about their Math Probability Games (McD Math group only)!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Health - Friendship Activity (Monday, Jan. 11)

Reminders:
- For those students who signed-up to the MC Knoll Curling Team, their will be practices Jan. 12, 15, and 19.  The actual curling bonspiel will be Friday, Jan. 22.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD             TK                - TR               - KT

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 7

Just about through the first school week of 2016!

Homework:

Math - 2.2 Adding Integers (Friday, Jan. 8)
Phys. Ed. - Fitness Assignment (Friday, Jan. 8)
Math - Probability Board Game (Friday, Jan. 8)
Health - Friendship Activity (Monday, Jan. 11)

Reminders:

- Tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 8) is the next MC Knoll Bake Sale.  Yummy!
- Students are encouraged to wear workout clothes for tomorrow's "Fitness Friday".

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD              - BMc                 TK                - TR

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 6

Ask your son/daughter about all of the new topics we are learning about - including ELA, Math, Science and Health.

Homework:

Math - 2.1 Representing Integers (Thursday, Jan. 7)
Science - WHMIS Safety Quiz (Thursday, Jan. 7)
Phys. Ed. - Fitness Assignment (Friday, Jan. 8)
Math - Probability Board Game (Friday, Jan. 8)
Health - Friendship Activity (Monday, Jan. 11)

Reminders:

- Friday, Jan. 8 is the next MC Knoll Bake Sale.  Yummy!
- Students are encouraged to wear workout clothes for "Fitness Friday" (Jan. 8).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD              - BMc                 TK                - TR

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Classroom News - Jan. 5

The January MC Knoll Newsletter was sent out today...

Homework:

Math - Integer Assignment (Wednesday, Jan. 6)
Phys. Ed. - Fitness Assignment (Friday, Jan. 8)
Math - Probability Board Game (Friday, Jan. 8)
Health - Friendship Activity (Monday, Jan. 11)

Reminders:

- Friday, Jan. 8 is the next MC Knoll Bake Sale.  Yummy!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:       

 - SD              - BMc                 TK                - TR