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



Friday, September 29, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 29

Thanks to everyone who wore an Orange shirt as part of Orange Shirt Day today.  We recognize that every child matters!

5/6ME students have an opportunity to expand their Math knowledge by participating in an online program called "Prodigy" (www.prodigygame.com).  It is completely FREE and students can practice their Math skills at school and at home.  A newsletter was sent home today with specific login information.  If prompted, the Gr. 5 "class code" is B7D5C0 and the Gr. 6 "class code" is D871F2.  Have FUN learning!

The following people owe Mrs. Erhardt a whopping 15 cents for their ELA personal journal booklet:
- JMN           - SQ


Have a great weekend!

Homework:

ELA - Connections Ch. 2 (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - World Map (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folder (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - 2.3 Representing Numbers (Monday, Oct. 2)
Math 6  2.8 Using Decimals (Monday, Oct. 2)
Social 5 - Canada Activity 2+3 (Monday, Oct. 2)
Math 5 - Place Value TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 4)
Math 6 - Place Value TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 4)

Reminders:

- If you haven't bought your Halloween treats yet, please consider buying from the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser.  Forms and money are due back by Tuesday, Oct. 3.
- The Gr. 6 Public Health Immunization day is Thursday, Oct. 5.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP             - AP       
 - BS             - KS            - JNM

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 28

Thanks to everyone who donated to the "Terry Fox Walk", as well as dressed-up in red and white today!

Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 29), wear an Orange shirt as part of Orange Shirt Day. This day is used to draw attention to the legacy of residential schools. On Orange Shirt Day we recognize that every child matters.

The following people owe Mrs. Erhardt a whopping 15 cents for their ELA personal journal booklet:
- JMN           - SQ

Homework:

Math 5 - 2.4 Rounding Numbers (Extension) (Friday, Sept. 29)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folder (Friday, Sept. 29)

Social 5 - Canada Activity 2+3 (Monday, Oct. 2)

Reminders:

-The "Urban School Bus Registration Form" is now OVERDUE.
- If you haven't bought your Halloween treats yet, please consider buying from the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser.  Forms and money are due back by Tuesday, Oct. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA            - BK              - TP             - AP       
- PR              - BS             - KS            - JNM

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 27

Our Terry Fox Walk will be tomorrow (Thursday, September 28th) at 1:30. We will also be having Red and White day that day. Dress up in red and white, bring a "Toonie for Terry", and join us for this important event.

The following people owe Mrs. Erhardt a whopping 15 cents for their ELA personal journal booklet:
- JMN               - RP               - SQ

Homework:

Social 5 - "Our Canada" Questions (OVERDUE)
ELA - Denotation/Connotation (Thursday, Sept. 28)
Math 5 - Rounding/Estimating (Thursday, Sept. 28)
Math 6 - 3.1 Thousandths and Beyond (Thursday, Sept. 28)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folder (Friday, Sept. 29)

Reminders:

-The "Urban School Bus Registration Form" is now OVERDUE.
- On Friday, Sept. 29 wear an Orange shirt as part of Orange Shirt Day. This day is used to draw attention to the legacy of residential schools. On Orange Shirt Day we recognize that every child matters.
- If you haven't bought your Halloween treats yet, please consider buying from the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser.  Forms and money are due back by Tuesday, Oct. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 26

An important form was sent home yesterday - "Urban School Bus Registration Form".  If you are a new bus rider (or have changed your location), please sign and return the form by tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 27).

Check out the bottom of the blog for our student/teacher co-constructed "5/6ME Classroom Expectations".  The students, Mrs. Erhardt and I refer to it often as a reminder about "our jobs" at MC Knoll.


The following people owe Mrs. Erhardt a whopping 15 cents for their ELA personal journal booklet:
- OB          - JMN               - RP               - SQ

Homework:

Social 5 - "Our Canada" Questions (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - 2.6 Representing Millionths (Wednesday, Sept. 27)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folder (Friday, Sept. 29)

Reminders:
- Our Terry Fox Walk will be on Thursday, September 28th at 1:30. We will also be having Red and White day that day. Dress up in red and white, bring a "Toonie for Terry", and join us for this important event.

- On Friday, Sept. 29 wear an Orange shirt as part of Orange Shirt Day. This day is used to draw attention to the legacy of residential schools. On Orange Shirt Day we recognize that every child matters.
- If you haven't bought your Halloween treats yet, please consider buying from the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser.  Forms and money are due back by Tuesday, Oct. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                  - AP                 - TP               - BS

Monday, September 25, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 25

Everyone looked WONDERFUL for picture day today!

An important form was sent home today - "Urban School Bus Registration Form".  If you are a new bus rider (or have changed your location), please sign and return the form by Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Check out the bottom of the blog for our student/teacher co-constructed "5/6ME Classroom Expectations".  The students, Mrs. Erhardt and I refer to it often as a reminder about "our jobs" at MC Knoll.

Homework:

Math 6 - Whole Number Place Value Review (Tuesday, Sept. 26)
Math 5 - Ordering/Comparing Numbers (Tuesday, Sept. 26)
Social 5 - "Our Canada" Questions (Tuesday, Sept. 26)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folder (Friday, Sept. 29)

Reminders:
- Our Terry Fox Walk will be on Thursday, September 28th at 1:30. We will also be having Red and White day that day. Dress up in red and white, bring a "Toonie for Terry", and join us for this important event.
- If you haven't bought your Halloween treats yet, please consider buying from the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser.  Forms and money are due back by Tuesday, Oct. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                  - AP                 - TP                   

Friday, September 22, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 22

School photos are set for Monday, Sept. 25.  Bring your SMILE!

Check out the bottom of the blog for our student/teacher co-constructed "5/6ME Classroom Expectations".  The students, Mrs. Erhardt and I refer to it often as a reminder about "our jobs" at MC Knoll.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Science 5 - Medicine Wheel (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - Canada Map (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Practice "Review/Extension Activities" (Monday, Sept. 25)
Social 5 - "Our Canada" Questions (Tuesday, Sept. 26)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Sept. 29)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- Our Terry Fox Walk will be on Thursday, September 28th at 1:30. We will also be having Red and White day that day. Dress up in red and white, bring a "Toonie for Terry", and join us for this important event. 

- If you haven't bought your Halloween treats yet, please consider buying from the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser.  Forms and money are due back by Tuesday, Oct. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                  - AP                 - TP                   

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 21

One more day to go!

Homework:

Science 5 - Medicine Wheel (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 2.2 Using Expanded Form (Friday, Sept. 22)
Math 6 - 2.4 Renaming Numbers (Friday, Sept. 22)
Social 5 - Canada Map (Friday, Sept. 22)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- School photos are set for Monday, Sept. 25.  Bring your SMILE!

- Our Terry Fox Walk will be on September 28th at 1:30. We will also be having Red and White day that day. Dress up in red and white, bring a "Toonie for Terry", and join us for this important event. 

- If you haven't bought your Halloween treats yet, please consider buying from the SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser.  Forms and money are due back by Tuesday, Oct. 3.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                  - KS            

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 20

Ask your son/daughter about the Gr. 6 "Immunization" presentation...

A few items were sent home today, including:
- "Welcome to 5/6ME" Newsletter
- SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser (due back by Oct. 3)

Homework:

Math 5 - 2.1 Representing Numbers (Thursday, Sept. 21)
Math 6 - 2.1 Exploring Large Numbers (Thursday, Sept. 21)
Social 5 - Canada Map (Friday, Sept. 22)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- School photos are coming (Monday, Sept. 25 to be exact)!  Some information was sent home last week!

Our Terry Fox Walk will be on September 28th at 1:30. We will also be having Red and White day that day. Dress up in red and white, bring a "Toonie for Terry", and join us for this important event. 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                           

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 19

Ask your son/daughter about their "Scientist Wanted Poster" presentation...

There will be a short Gr. 6 "Immunization" presentation tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 20).

Homework:

ELA - Personal Journal (OVERDUE)
Science 5/6 - Scientist "Wanted" Poster (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- School photos are coming (Monday, Sept. 25 to be exact)!  Some information was sent home last week!


* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA               - TP                  - KS             

Monday, September 18, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 18

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone's weekend was great!

Homework:

Social 6 - Canada Map (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 2.1 Numbers to 100 000 (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Math 6 - 2.1 Numbers in the Millions (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Music 5/6 - Abstract Drawing (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Science 5/6 - Scientist "Wanted" Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- There will be a short Gr. 6 "Immunization" presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
- School photos are coming (Monday, Sept. 25 to be exact)!  Some information was sent home last week!


* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA               - JNM

Friday, September 15, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 15

Thanks to everyone who came out to the MC Knoll "Open House" yesterday!

The Saskatchewan Health "Immunization" form (Gr. 6 students) is now OVERDUE.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Math 5/6 - Place Value Review Package (Monday, Sept. 18)
Social 6 - Canada Map (Monday, Sept.  18)
Music 5/6 - Abstract Drawing (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Science 5/6 - Scientist "Wanted" Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- If you are looking for something to do tonight (Friday, Sept. 15), the YRHS football team is playing under the "Friday Night Lights" (game start 7:00).  Students were given "FREE" tickets to the game!
- School photos are coming (Monday, Sept. 25 to be exact)!  Some information was sent home yesterday!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA           - BS              - KS  

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 14

There is an MC Knoll "Open House" tonight from 5:30-7:00.  Come on out to enjoy some good company!  The SCC will also be selling some delicious hotdogs - so bring an appetite too!

School photos are coming (Monday, Sept. 25 to be exact)!  Some information was sent home today.

Also, some VERY important "Immunization" was sent home today to Gr. 6 students.  Please sign and return the forms by tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 15)

Great job to the Cross-Country athletes at today's "smoky" Cherrydale Meet!

The following people have OVERDUE forms:
- LA: Contact Info Sheet
- AP: Contact Info Sheet (white), LLI Permission Form
- TP: LLI Permission Form
      
Homework:

Social 5 - World Map and Canada Q's (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Canada Map (Monday, Sept.  18)
Music 5/6 - Abstract Drawing (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Science 5/6 - Scientist "Wanted" Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- Mrs. Erhardt has asked students to purchase a "writer's notebook" - to start collecting ideas for the writing and other school work.  

- If you are looking for something to do this Friday, Sept. 15, the YRHS football team is playing under the "Friday Night Lights" (game start 7:00).  Students were given "FREE" tickets to the game!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA           - TP               - BS              - KS  

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 13

There is an MC Knoll "Open House" tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 14) from 5:30-7:00.  Come on out to enjoy some good company!  The SCC will also be selling some delicious hotdogs - so bring an appetite too!

Also, the first Cross-Country event of the year is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 14) at Cherrydale.

If you are looking for something to do this Friday, Sept. 15, the YRHS football team is playing under the "Friday Night Lights" (game start 7:00).  Students were given "FREE" tickets to the game!

The following people have OVERDUE forms:
- LA: Contact Info Sheet
- AP: Contact Info Sheet (white), LLI Permission Form

- TP: LLI Permission Form
      
Homework:

Social 5 - World Map and Canada Q's (Thursday, Sept. 14)
Social 6 - Canada Map (Monday, Sept.  18)
Music 5/6 - Abstract Drawing (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Science 5/6 - Scientist "Wanted" Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:
- Mrs. Erhardt has asked students to purchase a "writer's notebook" - to start collecting ideas for the writing and other school work.  


* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- Mr. Nobody

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 12

Some VERY COOL "SaskMilk" stickers were sent home today!

The following people have OVERDUE forms:
- LA: Contact Info Sheet
- AP: Contact Info Sheet (white), Blog Sheet (blue), LLI Permission Form

- TP: LLI Permission Form
      
Homework:

Math - Place Value Pre-Test (N5.1 & N6.1) (Tuesday, Sept. 12)
Social 5 - World Map and Canada Q's (Thursday, Sept. 14)
Social 6 - Canada Map (Monday, Sept.  18)
Science 5/6 - Scientist "Wanted" Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 19)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)

Reminders:

- Mrs. Erhardt has asked students to purchase a "writer's notebook" - to start collecting ideas for the writing and other school work.  
- There is an MC Knoll "Open House" Thursday, Sept. 14 (from 5:30-7:00).  Come on out to enjoy some good company!
- The first Cross-Country event of the year is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14 at Cherrydale.


* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- Mr. Nobody

Monday, September 11, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 11

Happy Monday!

The following people have OVERDUE forms:
- LA: Contact Info Sheet
- AP: Contact Info Sheet (white) and Blog Sheet (blue)
      

Homework:
Math - Place Value Pre-Test (N5.1 & N6.1) (Tuesday, Sept. 12)
Art - Art Folder (TBD)
Social 6 - Canada Map (TBD)
Science - Scientists "Wanted" Poster (TBD)

Reminders:

- Mrs. Erhardt has asked students to purchase a "writer's notebook" - to start collecting ideas for the writing and other school work.  
- There is an MC Knoll "Open House" Thursday, Sept. 14 (from 5:30-7:00).  Come on out to enjoy some good company!
- The first Cross-Country event of the year is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14 at Cherrydale.



* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- Mr. Nobody

Friday, September 8, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 8

Thanks for a great 1st week of school!  We have many more to come!

Mrs. Erhardt has asked students to purchase a "writer's notebook" - to start collecting ideas for the writing and other school work.  Ask your son/daughter about it...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Art - Art Folder (TBD)
Social 6 - Canada Map (TBD)

Reminders:
- There is an MC Knoll "Open House" Thursday, Sept. 14 (from 5:30-7:00).  Come on out to enjoy some good company!
- The first Cross-Country event of the year is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14 at Cherrydale.
- The following forms are now OVERDUE:
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)
        - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)

        - MC Knoll Milk Cart Program (return if interested)
        - Safety Patrol Sign-up (return if interested)
        - MC Knoll Clothing Order (optional to purchase)

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 7

Wow!  The first week of school is just about over!?!?!

Homework:
Nothing today.  YAHOO!

Reminders:
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 

- There are a whole collection of items sent home this week including:
        - Student Accident Insurance Pamphlet (optional to purchase)
        - Fair Notice Letter (pink)
        - Attendance Letter (tan)
        - MC Knoll Sept. Newsletter

        - Singing Lessons Information 
        - Free My Muse Information

- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 8: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)
        - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)

        - MC Knoll Milk Cart Program (return if interested)
        - Safety Patrol Sign-up (return if interested)
        - MC Knoll Clothing Order (optional to purchase)

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 6

Students already accomplished a "math assessment" today, along with setting up their "Google Classroom".  Ask them about it!

Some extra items were sent home today including:
- Singing Lessons Information 
- Free My Muse Information
- MC Knoll Milk Cart Program (return if interested)
- Safety Patrol Sign-up (return if interested)

Homework:
Nothing today.  YAHOO!

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 today include:
        - Student Accident Insurance Pamphlet (optional to purchase)

        - MC Knoll Clothing Order (optional to purchase)
        - Fair Notice Letter (pink)
        - Attendance Letter (tan)
        - MC Knoll Sept. Newsletter

- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 8: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)
        - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Classroom News - Sept. 5

WELCOME BACK!

I hope everyone had a fantastic summer - full of rest and relaxation!

I am very excited for another wonderful school year - this time as a Grade 5/6 teacher!  


Homework:
All About Me Activity (Wednesday, Sept. 6)

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 today include:
        - Student Accident Insurance Pamphlet (optional to purchase)

        - MC Knoll Clothing Order (optional to purchase)
        - Fair Notice Letter (pink)
        - Attendance Letter (tan)
        - MC Knoll Sept. Newsletter

- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 8: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)
   
     - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)