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



Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Classroom News - May 31

The June Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home yesterday.  Please sign and return the permission form by Friday, June 3.  Activities for the month of June include tennis, canoe safety and golfing.

The annual "Walk and Roll" event is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1).  Students are encouraged to use active transportation to/from school (ex: walking, biking, skate boarding, etc.).  You might even win a FREE BIKE for participating!


Any students interested in cherishing this year's memories, yearbook orders were sent home last week.  Orders and $23 fee are due by tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1).

Homework:
Math - Circle Graph TEST (Thursday, June 2)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)

Reminders:

- The last Band Concert of the year is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) at the YRHS.
- The BBQ hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3 (for those people who pre-ordered).
- The next Adventure Ed. is set for Friday, June 3.  Students must bring a bike and helmet (tennis equipment is optional as it will be provided).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- KS

Monday, May 30, 2016

Classroom News - May 30

Happy Monday!

The June Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home today.  Please sign and return the permission form by Friday, June 3.  Activities for the month of June include tennis, canoe safety and golfing.

The annual "Walk and Roll" event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1.  Students are encouraged to use active transportation to/from school (ex: walking, biking, skate boarding, etc.).  You might even win a FREE BIKE for participating!


Homework:
Math - Graphing Practice (Tuesday, May 31)
Math - Circle Graph TEST (Thursday, June 2)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)

Reminders:

- Any students interested in cherishing this year's memories, yearbook orders were sent home last week.  Orders and $23 fee are due by Wednesday, June 1.
- The last Band Concert of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1 at the YRHS.
- The BBQ hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3 (for those people who pre-ordered).
- The next Adventure Ed. is set for Friday, June 3.  Students must bring a bike and helmet (tennis equipment is optional as it will be provided).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- KS

Friday, May 27, 2016

Adventure Ed. - City Walk

Classroom News - May 27

Great job to the ECDAA Track Meet athletes over the passed few days!  MC Knoll is VERY proud of your accomplishments!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - City of Yorkton Walking Tour!

The following person needs to sign and return the "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter:
- BMc             

Have a wonderful weekend!     

Homework:
Health - Self-Esteem Fill-in-the-Blank and Skits (OVERDUE)
Math - 11.3 Circle Graph Template (Monday, May 30)
Math - Circle Graph TEST (Thursday, June 2)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)

Reminders:

- Any students interested in cherishing this year's memories, yearbook orders were sent home earlier in the week.  Orders and $23 fee are due by Wednesday, June 1.
- The last Band Concert of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1 at the YRHS.
- The BBQ hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3 (for those people who pre-ordered).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ND              - CL                 - KS

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Classroom News - May 26

Students will need to dress appropriately for outdoor weather for tomorrow's (Friday, May 27) Adventure Ed. class.  Students can also bring some spare change to spend on a tasty treat!

The following people need to sign and return the "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter:
- BMc            - KS         

Homework:
Art - Creative Pointillism (OVERDUE)
Math - Circle Graph Template Practice (OVERDUE)
Health - Self-Esteem Fill-in-the-Blank and Skits (Friday, May 27)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)

Reminders:

- Any students interested in cherishing this year's memories, yearbook orders were sent home yesterday.  Orders and appropriate fees are by due Wednesday, June 1.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CL               - BMc                 - KS

Classroom News - May 25

I hope everyone's May long weekend was great!

For those athletes who qualified for the East Central Track and Field Meet, good luck today and tomorrow (as the meet is scheduled for today - Wednesday, May 25 - and tomorrow - Thursday, May 26).  


For those students interested in cherishing this year's memories, yearbook order forms were sent home today!

The following people need to sign and return the "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter:
- BMc            - KS         

Homework:
Math - 4.6 Circle Graph (OVERDUE)
Art - Creative Pointillism (OVERDUE)
Math - Circle Graph Template Practice (Thursday, May 26)
Health - Self-Esteem Fill-in-the-Blank and Skits (Friday, May 27)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)

Reminders:

- Students will need to dress appropriately for outdoor weather for the next Adventure Ed. class on Friday, May 27.  Students can also bring some spare change to spend on a tasty treat!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CL               - BMc                 - KS

Friday, May 20, 2016

Classroom News - May 20

I think I speak for everyone when I say, "the annual GSSD Track & Field Meet was a GREAT success!"  Great job to all of the MC Knoll athletes today!

For those athletes who performed tremendously today and qualified for the East Central Track and Field Meet, the meet is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26.  Mr. Schendel will be in contact with you sometime over the weekend.

The following people need to sign and return the "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter:
- BMc            - KS         

Have a wonderful long weekend!  

Homework:
Math - 4.6 Circle Graph (OVERDUE)
Art - Creative Pointillism (OVERDUE)
Health - Self-Esteem Fill-in-the-Blank and Skits (Friday, May 27)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)

Reminders:

- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (School PD).  YAHOO!
- Students will need to dress appropriately for outdoor weather for the next Adventure Ed. class on Friday, May 27.  Students can also bring some spare change to spend on a tasty treat!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CL               - BMc                 - KS

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Classroom News - May 19

The GSSD Track & Field Meet has been rescheduled to tomorrow (Friday, May 20).  Come on out and enjoy some running, jumping and throwing!

The following people need to sign and return the "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter:
- BMc            - KS            

Homework:
Math - 4.6 Circle Graph (OVERDUE)
Art - Creative Pointillism (OVERDUE)
Health - Self-Esteem Fill-in-the-Blank and Skits (Friday, May 27)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (x8) (Thursday, June 16)

Reminders:

- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (School PD).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CL               - BMc                 - KS

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Classroom News - May 18

The GSSD Track & Field Meet has been rescheduled to Friday, May 20.  A short newsletter was sent home yesterday with information including the track schedule!

The following people need to sign and return the "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter:
- KB           - CL           - BMc            - KS            

The BBQ Hot Lunch Orders are now OVERDUE!  The actual lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3.

Homework:
Science - Rocks and Minerals Webquest (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - Skeletal System (OVERDUE)
Math - 4.6 Circle Graph (Thursday, May 19)
Art - Creative Pointillism (Thursday, May 19)
ELA - ALL "Courage" Dialogical Unit Assignments (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (School PD).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CL               - BMc                 - KS

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Classroom News - May 17

The GSSD Track & Field Meet has been rescheduled to Friday, May 20.  A short newsletter was sent home today with information including the track schedule!

The following people need to sign and return the "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter:
- KB            - CB                - JC            - ND             - CL
- BMc          - KS                - RSp          - JT

If interested, please sign and return the BBQ Hot Lunch Order Form by Wednesday, May 18.  The actual lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3.  

Homework:
Math - Circle Graph Practice (Wednesday, May 18)
Science - Rocks and Minerals Webquest (Wednesday, May 18)
Phys. Ed. - Skeletal System (Wednesday, May 18)
Art - Creative Pointillism (Thursday, May 19)

Reminders:

- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (School PD).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CL               - BMc                 - KS

Monday, May 16, 2016

Adventure Ed. - Nature Trail

Classroom News - May 16

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - biking to the Yorkton Nature Trail!

Two items were sent home last week:
- "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter (please sign and return ASAP as it is now OVERDUE)
- BBQ Hot Lunch Order Form (please return by Wednesday, May 18...if interested; the actual lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3).  

Homework:
Math - 11.1 Interpreting Circle Graphs (Tuesday, May 17)

Science - Rocks and Minerals Webquest (Wednesday, May 18)
Art - Creative Pointillism (Thursday, May 19)

Reminders:

The GSSD Track & Field Meet has been rescheduled to Friday, May 20.
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (School PD).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- JC             - CL            - BMc                 - KS

Friday, May 13, 2016

Classroom News - May 13

Ask your son/daughter about our ELA Dialogical Unit.  In particular, how we have been learning how to have proper conversations!

Two items were sent home yesterday:
- "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter (please sign and return by Monday, May 16)
- BBQ Hot Lunch Order Form (please return by Wednesday, May 18...if interested; the actual lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3).  

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
ELA - Writing Folder (CSI and Poetry) (OVERDUE)

Art - Pointillism Coloring Sheet (OVERDUE)
Math - Review of Graphs TEST (OVERDUE)
Science - Rocks and Minerals Webquest (Wednesday, May 18)

Art - Creative Pointillism (Thursday, May 19)

Reminders:

- Students will again need a bike and helmet for the Monday, May 16 Adventure Ed. class.
The GSSD Track and Field Meet has been postponed until next Friday, May 20

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- JC            - ND          - CL            - BMc                 - KS

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Classroom News - May 12

Great job to all of the basketball athletes over the previous few days.  MC Knoll is VERY proud of your accomplishments!

Due to the cold weather predicted for tomorrow (Friday, May 12), the GSSD Track and Field Meet has been postponed until next Friday, May 20!?!?!  Tomorrow, will be a regular school day for ALL students.

Two items were sent home today:
- "Courage" Book Club Parental Consent Letter (please sign and return by Monday, May 16)
- BBQ Hot Lunch Order Form (please return by Wednesday, May 18...if interested; the actual lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 3).  

Homework:
ELA - Writing Folder (CSI and Poetry) (OVERDUE)

Art - Pointillism Coloring Sheet (OVERDUE)
Math - Review of Graphs TEST (OVERDUE)
Science - Rocks and Minerals Webquest (Wednesday, May 18)

Art - Creative Pointillism (Thursday, May 19)

Reminders:

- Students will again need a bike and helmet for the Monday, May 16 Adventure Ed. class.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- JC               - ND               - SD             - CL         
- BMc           - RQ               - KS

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Classroom News - May 11

The last day of the annual City Basketball Tournament is today (Wednesday, May 11) at MC Knoll, St. Mikes, Gloria Hayden, St. Pauls, and Yorkdale.  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll Knights!

Homework:
Art - Picture for Drawing Your Own Pointillism (ASAP)

ELA - Writing Folder (CSI and Poetry) (OVERDUE)
Math - Graphing Review (Thursday, May 12)
Art - Pointillism Coloring Sheet (Friday, May 13)
Math - Review of Graphs TEST (Friday, May 13)
Science - Rocks and Minerals Webquest (Wednesday, May 18)

Reminders:

- The GSSD Track and Field Meet is scheduled for Friday, May 13.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- JC               - ND               - CL         
- BMc           - RQ               - KS
            

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Classroom News - May 10

Ask your son/daughter about the powerful true-life drama performance the students experienced today called, "The Shape of a Girl".  

More information can be found at: 
http://www.chrysalistheatre.ca/tour.html

Day 2 of the annual City Basketball Tournament is today (Tuesday, May 10) and tomorrow (Wednesday, May 11) at MC Knoll, St. Mikes, Gloria Hayden, St. Pauls, and Yorkdale.  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll Knights!

Homework:
Art - Picture for Drawing Your Own Pointillism (ASAP)

ELA - Writing Folder (CSI and Poetry) (OVERDUE)
Art - Pointillism Coloring Sheet (Friday, May 13)
Math - Review of Graphs TEST (Friday, May 13)
Science - Rocks and Minerals Webquest (Wednesday, May 18)

Reminders:
- The GSSD Track and Field Meet is scheduled for Friday, May 13.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

 - BMc               

Monday, May 9, 2016

Classroom News - May 9

Happy Monday!

The annual City Basketball Tournament is scheduled for today (Monday, May 9) to Wednesday, May 11 at MC Knoll, St. Mikes, Gloria Hayden, St. Pauls, and Yorkdale.  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll Knights!

The GSSD Track and Field Meet "permission form" is now OVERDUE.  


Homework:
Art - Picture for Drawing Your Own Pointillism (ASAP)

ELA - Writing Folder (CSI and Poetry) (OVERDUE)
Math - Circle Graphs "Pre-Test" and "Ch. 11 Circle Graphs" Worksheet (Tuesday, May 10)

Reminders:

- The GSSD Track and Field Meet is scheduled for Friday, May 13.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

 - BMc               

Friday, May 6, 2016

Adventure Ed. - Biking to Logan Green

Classroom News - May 6

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - biking to the Logan Green.

Also, ask your son/daughter about today's Geometry math test.

The GSSD Track and Field Meet "permission form" is now OVERDUE.  


Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Art - Picture for Drawing Your Own Pointillism (ASAP)

ELA - Writing Folder (CSI and Poetry) (Monday, May 9)

Reminders:

- The annual City Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 9 to Wednesday, May 11 at MC Knoll, St. Mikes, Gloria Hayden, and St. Pauls.  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll Knights!
- Also, the GSSD Track and Field Meet is scheduled for Friday, May 13.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

   - BMc               

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Classroom News - May 5

Please sign and return the "May Adventure Ed. Permission Form" by tomorrow (Friday, May 6).  Activities this month include biking to the Logan Green, biking to the Nature Trail, and doing the City of Yorkton Walking Tour.

Students will need a bike and helmet for the tomorrow's (Friday, May 6) Adventure Ed class.  Also, if students have some extra money sitting around, they may want to bring it (to enjoy a tasty "cool" treat)!

New this year, students will need parental permission to attend the GSSD Track and Field Meet.  Please sign and return the permission form by tomorrow (Friday, May 6).


Homework:
Art - Picture for Drawing Your Own Pointillism (ASAP)
Science - Earth's Crust Webquest (OVERDUE)

Math - 8.4 Angle Bisector (OVERDUE)
Math - Geometry Math TEST (Friday, May 6)
ELA - Writing Folder (CSI and Poetry) (Monday, May 9)

Reminders:

- Another delicious bake sale is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, May 6).  YUMMY!
- Tomorrow (Friday, May 6) is also "Twin Day"!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

   - BMc