Classroom News - March 30

Great job to everyone who tried-out for the MC Knoll Badminton Team over the previous few days.

Again, I was away from school this afternoon and will also be away all day tomorrow (Friday, March 31).  Mrs. Wonsiak will be filling-in for me!  

Students will be attending the "Power of Ideas" tour at the YRHS on Tuesday, April 11.  A permission form was sent home yesterday.  Please return it by Monday, April 3.

Homework:
Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (OVERDUE)
ELA - Complete x2 Placemats (Monday, April 3)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)
Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest (Thursday, April 6)
ELA - Visual Representation or 5-Paragraph Essay (Tuesday, April 11)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, March 31) is "Retro Day".  Dress up wearing anything from the 70's, 80's or 90's!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - GD              - SK
- DM               - Kep             - JaP               - JeP             
- JS                - HS               - CT

Classroom News - March 29

Sorry, once again, for the "no post" yesterday.  Unfortunately, the "sick bug" found me?!?!

Also, speaking of missing days, I will be away from the school tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, March 30) and all day Friday, March 31.  Mrs. Wonsiak will be filling-in for me!  

Students will be attending the "Power of Ideas" tour at the YRHS on Tuesday, April 11.  A permission form was sent home today.  Please return it by Monday, April 3.

Homework:
Health - Male Reproductive System (OVERDUE)
Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #7 (Thursday, March 30)
Math - 5.2 Area of Triangles (Thursday, March 30)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)
Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest (Thursday, April 6)
ELA - Visual Representation or 5-Paragraph Essay (Tuesday, April 11)

Reminders:
- The last chance to join the MC Knoll Badminton Team is today...as a mixed doubles team!
- Friday, March 31 is "Retro Day".  Dress up wearing anything from the 70's, 80's or 90's!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - GD             - DH               - SK
- DM               - Kep             - JaP               - JeP             
- JS                - HS               - CT

Classroom News - March 27

Happy Monday!

Students will be enjoying another great Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Tuesday, March 21) - Billiards at Yorkton Pockets.

Homework:
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #5 (Tuesday, March 28)
Health - Male Reproductive System (Wednesday, March 29)
Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Wednesday, March 29)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)
ELA - Visual Representation or 5-Paragraph Essay (Tuesday, April 11)

Reminders:
- If interested in joining the MC Knoll Badminton Team, try-outs for singles, doubles, and mixed will be today, tomorrow (Tuesday, March 28) and Wednesday, March 29.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA             - EB             - GD           - ED               - DH
- SK             - DM            - CO           - Kep            - SP
- JaP            - JeP             - JS             - CT

Classroom News - March 24

Have a wonderful (warm) weekend!

Homework:
Health - Term 3 Health Goals (OVERDUE)
Math - Measurement "Geometric Art" Activity (OVERDUE)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (OVERDUE)
Math - Ch. 5 Measurement "Essential Skills" (Monday, March 27)
Health - Male Reproductive System (Wednesday, March 29)
Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Wednesday, March 29)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)
ELA - Visual Representation or 5-Paragraph Essay (Tuesday, April 11)

Reminders:
- If interested in joining the MC Knoll Badminton Team, try-outs for singles, doubles, and mixed will be Monday, March 27, Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA             - EB             - GD           - ED               - DH
- SK             - DM            - CO           - Kep            - SP
- JaP            - JeP             - JS             - HS               - CT

Classroom News - March 23

Sorry about the "no post" yesterday - I was away from the building.

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

Homework:
Health - Term 3 Health Goals (OVERDUE)
Math - Measurement Pre-Test and Activity (Friday, March 24)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #4 (Friday, March 24)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (Friday, March 24)
Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Wednesday, March 29)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)
ELA - Visual Representation or 5-Paragraph Essay (Tuesday, April 11)

Reminders:
- If interested in joining the MC Knoll Badminton Team, try-outs for singles, doubles, and mixed will be Monday, March 27, Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              - RB               - EB             - AJ
- DM              - Kep           - SP              - JaP               
- JeP             - JS                - HS               - CT

Classroom News - March 21

The "MC Knoll Writing Club" will be starting up again soon - led by Ms. Christie-Petrovich.  Encourage your son/daughter to join this awesome club.

Gr. 7 band students will be heading to Regina tomorrow (Wednesday, March 22) for the Regina Optimist Band Festival.  Enjoy the event!

Homework:
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #3 (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 3 Health Goals (Wednesday, March 22)
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (Wednesday, March 22)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (Friday, March 24)
Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Wednesday, March 29)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)
ELA - Visual Representation or 5-Paragraph Essay (Tuesday, April 11)

Reminders:
- If interested in joining the MC Knoll Badminton Team, try-outs for singles, doubles, and mixed will be Monday, March 27, Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              - EB               - DM              - Kep             
- JaP               - JeP             - HS

Adventure Ed. - Archery

Classroom News - March 20

Happy Monday!

It seems like forever ago...but the ski trip last week was AWESOME!

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

Homework:
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #2 (OVERDUE)
Math - 7.4 Averages (Tuesday, March 21)
Health - Term 3 Health Goals (Wednesday, March 22)
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (Wednesday, March 22)
Art - Magazine Grid Art (Friday, March 24)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)

Reminders:
- Gr. 7 band students will be heading to Regina on Wednesday, March 22 for the Regina Optimist Band Festival.
- If interested in joining the MC Knoll Badminton Team, try-outs for singles, doubles, and mixed will be Monday, March 27, Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              - DM              - Kep             - JaP               - JeP                

Classroom News - March 15

The Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews continue tonight.  Your son/daughter will be presenting a reflective Term 2 PowerPoint Presentation at the interviews.  

The Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been (re)rescheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, March 16).  The weather forecast is looking AWESOME!  Be sure to have ALL supplies and clothing ready for the 7:30 a.m. departure.  We should return sometime between 4:30-5:00 p.m.

Homework:
Music - Elements of Hip-Hop (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 3 Health Goals (Wednesday, March 22)
Math - Statistics Unit TEST (Wednesday, March 22)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll Book Fair continues tonight.  Be sure to bring lots of money!
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, March 17 (teacher in-service).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - RB              - DH               - HK                        
- DM              - Kep             - JaP              - JeP               - JS                    

Classroom News - March 14

The Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 15).  Your son/daughter will be presenting a reflective Term 2 PowerPoint Presentation at the interviews.  They look forward to sharing it with you!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Science Test - Mixtures and Solutions.

Students were also introduced to their "Follow the Evidence" CSI Book Clubs today!

Homework:
Term 2 Interview PowerPoint (OVERDUE)
ELA - FI Case Report (OVERDUE)
Music - Elements of Hip-Hop (OVERDUE)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll Book Fair is scheduled for tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 15).  Be sure to bring lots of money!
- The Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been (re)rescheduled for Thursday, March 16.  The weather forecast is looking AWESOME!
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, March 17 (teacher in-service).  YAHOO!  

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - RB               - EB              - ED               
- DH               - AJ              - HK             - SK                 
- DM              - HM            - Kep             - JaP            
- JeP               - JS               - NS              - HS                    

Classroom News - March 13

Happy Monday!

I hope the weekend (and report cards) brought out some fantastic conversation.

Speaking of conversation, the Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews are scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 14) and Wednesday, March 15.  Your son/daughter will be presenting a reflective Term 2 PowerPoint Presentation at the interviews.  They look forward to sharing it with you!

Ask your son/daughter about our "new" 7M classroom arrangement!

The following people need to return the Dental Sealant Consent Forms:
- KeP             - JaP             - HS

Homework:
Math - 8.3 Mean (OVERDUE)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Story (OVERDUE)
Art - Dinosaur/Sailboat Grid Art (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.4 Stats Quiz (Tuesday, March 14)
Term 2 Interview PowerPoint (Tuesday, March 14)
ELA - FI Case Report (Tuesday, March 14)
Science - Mixtures and Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 14)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)

Reminders:
- Another great MC Knoll Book Fair is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 14) and Wednesday, March 15.  Be sure to bring lots of money!
- The Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been (re)rescheduled for Thursday, March 16.  The weather forecast is looking AWESOME!
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, March 17 (teacher in-service).  YAHOO!  

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - HK             - Kep             - JaP                         
- JeP              - JS                 - NS             - CT

Classroom News - March 10

The Term 2 Report Cards were handed-out today.  YAHOO!  I hope there will be some good constructive conversations about the progress that has been made so far this year, along with what progress can be made going forward in the remaining months.

The Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15.  A specific assigned interview time was sent home earlier this week.  If the interview times do not work, please contact the school ASAP.

Also, if you are willing to help out at the MC Knoll Book Fair scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15, please return the "Book Fair Volunteer Form".

The following people need to return the Dental Sealant Consent Forms:
- KeP             - JaP             - HS

Homework:
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Questions (OVERDUE)
Science - Saturated Solutions LAB (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.3 Mean (Monday, March 13)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Story (Monday, March 13)
Art - Dinosaur/Sailboat Grid Art (Monday, March 13)
ELA - FI Case Report (Tuesday, March 14)
Science - Mixtures and Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 14)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)

Reminders:
- The Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been (re)rescheduled for Thursday, March 16.  

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - HK             - Kep             - JaP                           
- JeP              - JS                 - NS             - CT

Classroom News - March 9

Oh no!?!?!  The Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been postponed, yet again, until Thursday, March 16 (due to the poor weather forecast).  Tomorrow (Friday, March 9) will be a regular day of school...

The Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15.  A specific assigned interview time was sent home earlier this week.  If the interview times do not work, please contact the school ASAP.

Also, if you are willing to help out at the MC Knoll Book Fair scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15, please return the "Book Fair Volunteer Form".

The following people need to return the Dental Sealant Consent Forms:
- KeP             - JaP             - HS

Homework:
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Questions (OVERDUE)
Science - Saturated Solutions LAB (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.2 Mode and Median (Friday, March 10)
Art - Dinosaur/Sailboat Grid Art (Monday, March 13)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Story (Monday, March 13)
Science - Mixtures and Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 14)
ELA - Book Talk (Monday, April 3)

Reminders:
- Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, March 10).  YAHOO!
- Also, tomorrow (Friday, March 10) is another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale (items are $0.50 each) 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - HK             - Kep              - SP                
- JaP              - JeP              - NS             - CT

Classroom News - March 8

The Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15.  A specific assigned interview time was sent home yesterday.  If the interview times do not work, please contact the school ASAP.

Also, if you are willing to help out at the MC Knoll Book Fair scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15, please return the "Book Fair Volunteer Form".

The following people need to return the Dental Sealant Consent Forms:
- HK            - KeP             - JaP              - JeP              - HS

Homework:
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.1 Range (Thursday, March 9)
Science - Mixtures and Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 14)

Reminders:
- Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 10.  YAHOO!
- The Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been postponed to Friday, March 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - RB               - GD               
- DH              - AJ                - HK                - SK    
- DM             - Kep              - SP                
- JaP              - JeP               - KP                - JS                 
- NS               - HS               - CT

Classroom News - March 7

Brrrr...it sure is cold outside!

The Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15.  A specific assigned interview time was sent home yesterday.  If the interview times do not work, please contact the school ASAP.

Also, if you are willing to help out at the MC Knoll Book Fair scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15, please return the "Book Fair Volunteer Form".

The following people need to return the Dental Sealant Consent Forms:
- HK            - KP             - JaP              - JeP              - HS

Homework:
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - Statistics Pre-Test & "Essential Skills" (Wednesday, March 8)
Science - Mixtures and Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 14)

Reminders:
- Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 10.  YAHOO!
- The Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been postponed to Friday, March 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - RB               - KB               - DH              
- HK               - CO               - Kep              - JaP 
- JeP               - NS                - HS               - CT

Classroom News - March 6

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about the "Linear Relations" Math test they accomplished today...

Due to poor weather, the Gr. 6-8 Asessippi Ski Trip has been postponed to Friday, March 10.  Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 7) will be a regular school day.

The Term 2 parent/student/teacher interviews are scheduled for next Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15.  A specific assigned interview time was sent home today.  If the interview times do not work, please contact the school ASAP.

If you are looking for something to do tonight, the "Saskatchewan Stars On Ice" are in town at the Yorkton Farrell Agency Arena.  Showtime is 7:00.  Our very own Sydney Kotzer is one of the athletes performing!

The following people need to return the Dental Sealant Consent Forms:
- EB                      - HK                    - KP             - JaP
- JeP                     - NS                     - HS

Homework:
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Questions (OVERDUE)
Health - Changes During Adolescence Q's (Tuesday, March 7)
Science - Mixtures and Solutions Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 14)

Reminders:
- Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 10.  YAHOO!
- Also, Friday, March 10 is another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale (items are $0.50 each) 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - RB               - KB               - DH              
- HK             - DM                - CO               - Kep                
- JaP              - JeP                - NS                - HS                    - CT

Classroom News - March 3

Don't forget to enjoy the FREE Yorkton Terrier hockey game tonight!

The Gr. 6-8 students will be enjoying the Asessippi Ski Trip on Tuesday, March 7.  The bus is leaving at 7:30 a.m and plans on returning between 4:30-5:00.  Be prepared for an entire day of great outdoor activity (dress appropriately and bring a lunch or $$$...as needed)!

Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 10.  YAHOO!

Also, Friday, March 10 is another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale (items are $0.50 each) 

Homework:
Math - 1.6 Graphing Linear Relations (OVERDUE)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Questions (Monday, March 6)
Math - Linear Relations TEST (Monday, March 6)
Health - Changes During Adolescence Q's (Tuesday, March 7)

Reminders:
- The Dental Sealant Consent Forms are now OVERDUE.

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

Classroom News - March 2

We recently started a Health Unit on "Changes and Development During the Teen Years" (ie: Puberty).  If you have any questions/concerns about the unit, please do not hesitate to contact me.

For those students who requested, I gave away some FREE Yorkton Terrier tickets to tomorrow's (Friday, March 3) hockey game.  SWEET!

ALL Term 2 assignments and homework is now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may have earned an "IE" (Insufficient Evidence) on their Term 2 Report Card.

Band students - enjoy the YRHS Band Retreat tomorrow (Friday, March 3)!

Homework:
Math - 1.6 Graphing Linear Relations (Friday, March 3)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Questions (Monday, March 6)
Math - Linear Relations TEST (Monday, March 6)

Reminders:
-  The March Adventure Ed. Permission Form is now OVERDUE.
- If interested, the Domino's Pizza Hot Lunch form and fees are due tomorrow (Friday, March 3).
- Also, the Dental Sealant Consent Form is due tomorrow (Friday, March 3).
- The Gr. 6-8 students will be enjoying the Asessippi Ski Trip on Tuesday, March 7.  The bus is leaving at 7:30 a.m and plans on returning between 4:30-5:00.  Be prepared for an entire day of great outdoor activity (dress appropriately and bring a lunch or $$$...as needed)!
- Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 10.
- Also, Friday, March 10 is another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale (items are $0.50 each)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA               - KB            - HK             - Kep
- JaP              - JeP            - NS            

Adventure Ed. - Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Classroom News - March 1

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing.

The official "last day of Term 2" is today (Wednesday, March 1).  As I reminded students, this is the last day to hand-in any upcoming and OVERDUE Term 2 assignments.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "IE" (Insufficient Evidence) on their Term 2 Report Card.

Homework:
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (OVERDUE)

Reminders:-  The March Adventure Ed. Permission Form is now OVERDUE.
- If interested, the Domino's Pizza Hot Lunch form and fees are due Friday, March 3.
- Also, the Dental Sealant Consent Form is due Friday, March 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA              - KB            - DH           - HK             - Kep
- JaP              - JeP            - NS               - HS              - CT