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, October 31, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 31

Happy Halloween!

Ask your son/daughter about the MC Knoll Halloween Celebration - "Swimming Challenge"!

The 5/6ME class picture was handed-out today.  We are one good looking group! 

The following people need to purchase their "Writer's Notebook":
- LA                  - TW

Homework:

Science 6 - SaskPower Decade Timeline (Thursday, Nov. 2)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- Picture retake orders are due tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 1).


* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                   - AP                  - BS               

Monday, October 30, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 30

Happy Monday!

The Gr. 5-8 students will be participating in a "Swimming Challenge" tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 31) from 12:30-3:00 - as part of our MC Knoll Halloween celebration!  

The following people need to purchase their "Writer's Notebook":
- LA                  - TW

Homework:

Math 6 - Rounding (Tuesday, Oct. 31)
Science 6 - SaskPower Decade Timeline (Thursday, Nov. 2)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- Picture retake orders are due Wednesday, Nov. 1.


* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                 - AP               - BS                 - KM

Friday, October 27, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 27

Thanks to everyone who participated in our MC Knoll "Spirit Day" - GO KNIGHTS GO!

Ask your son/daughter about their "Fantasia" Music test.


The Grade 5-8 Halloween Dance is scheduled from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.  Come on out and have a "spooktastic" time!  P.S. - I heard the DJ is AWESOME!


Have a great weekend!

The following people need to purchase their "Writer's Notebook":
- LA                  - TW

Homework:

Music - Firebird Suite CD Cover (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Double-Digit x Single Digit (Monday, Oct. 30)
Math 6 - N6.3 Order of Operations Pre-Test (Monday, Oct. 30)

Social 5 - Canada Test (Monday, Oct. 30)
Social 6 - Atlantic Countries Assignment (Monday, Oct. 30)
Phys. Ed. - Fitness Assessment (Monday, Oct. 30)
Science 6 - SaskPower Decade Timeline (Thursday, Nov. 2)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- The Gr. 5-8 students will be swimming on Tuesday, Oct. 31 (from 1:00-3:00) - as part of our MC Knoll Halloween celebration!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                - AP              - BS   

Pumpkin Carving

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 26

Our class had a great time carving pumpkins today!

Tomorrow is a very busy day, with the following activities:
- Pizza Hut hot lunch (for those who pre-ordered)
- MC Knoll Spirit Day (wear MC Knoll clothing/colors)
- Gr. 5-8 Halloween Dance (7:00-9:30)

The following people need to purchase their "Writer's Notebook":

- LA                  - TW

Homework:

Music - Fantasia Test (Friday, Oct. 27)

Social 5 - Canada Test (Monday, Oct. 30)
Social 6 - Atlantic Countries Assignment (Monday, Oct. 30)
Science 6 - SaskPower Decade Timeline (Thursday, Nov. 2)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- The Gr. 5-8 students will be swimming on Tuesday, Oct. 31 (from 1:00-3:00) - as part of our MC Knoll Halloween celebration!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                - AP              - BS   

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 25

Ask your Grade 6 son/daughter about their Math Test - Factors and Multiples.

The "Gr. 5-8 Swimming Pool Carnival" permission form is now OVERDUE.


Our 5/6ME class will be carving pumpkins tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 26) in support of the "Yorkton Pumpkin Walk.  Please bring appropriate carving tools for this FUN event.  Pumpkins will be provided, but students are still welcome to bring their own (which they can take home).

The following people need to purchase their "Writer's Notebook":

- LA                  - TW

Homework:

Social 6 - Hemisphere Practice (OVERDUE)
Music - Fantasia Test (Friday, Oct. 27)
Science 6 - SaskPower Decade Timeline (Thursday, Nov. 2)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- The Pizza Hut hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27.  YUMMY!

- Friday, Oct. 27 is also an "MC Knoll Spirit Day".  Wear your new MC Knoll clothing or MC Knoll school colors!
- There is an MC Knoll Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct. 27 from 7:00-9:30.  Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and dance the night away!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                - AP              - BS            

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 24

Ask your son/daughter about today's motivation speaker - aspiring hip-hop artist Shaun Boothe!

A permission form was sent home last week for the Tuesday, Oct. 31 "Gr. 5-8 Swimming Pool Carnival".  Please sign and return the form by tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 25).

Homework:

Social 6 - Hemisphere Practice (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 3.4 Estimating Products (Wednesday, Oct. 25)
Math 6 - N6.2 Factors/Multiples Unit TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 25)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)

Reminders:

- Our 5/6ME class will be carving pumpkins on Thursday, Oct. 26 (pumpkins for the "Yorkton Pumpkin Walk.  Please bring appropriate carving tools for this FUN event.  Pumpkins will be provided, but students are still welcome to bring their own (which they can take home).
- The Pizza Hut hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27.  YUMMY!

- Friday, Oct. 27 is also an "MC Knoll Spirit Day".  Wear your new MC Knoll clothing or MC Knoll school colors!
- There is an MC Knoll Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct. 27 from 7:00-9:30.  Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and dance the night away!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                - AP            
- PR              - BS                - KS

Monday, October 23, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 23

Happy Monday!

Shaun Boothe, a motivational speaker is coming to MC Knoll tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 24) at 10:00.  Come on out and get "inspired"!

A permission form was sent home last week for the Tuesday, Oct. 31 "Gr. 5-8 Swimming Pool Carnival".  Please sign and return the form by Wednesday, Oct. 25.

We decided to move the Gr. 6 Math Test to Wednesday, Oct. 25 (due to the motivational speaker).

Homework:

Art - Halloween Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Multiplying Numbers Close to Tens (Tuesday, Oct. 24)
Math 6 - Factoring Activites (Tuesday, Oct. 24)
Social 6 - Hemisphere Practice (Tuesday, Oct. 24)
Math 6 - N6.2 Factors/Multiples Unit TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 25)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)

Reminders:

- Our 5/6ME class will be carving pumpkins on Thursday, Oct. 26 (pumpkins for the "Yorkton Pumpkin Walk.  Please bring appropriate carving tools for this FUN event (pumpkins will be provided).
- The Pizza Hut hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27.  YUMMY!
- There is an MC Knoll Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct. 27 from 7:00-9:30.  Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and dance the night away!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - EE                  - LE                  - AP                - TP            

Friday, October 20, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 20

Remember, if you ordered from the "Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser", the chip pickup date is today (Friday, Oct. 20) from 4:00 - 6:00.

A permission form was sent home today for the Tuesday, Oct. 31 "Gr. 5-8 Swimming Pool Carnival".  Please sign and return the form by Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Check out the "reminders" section for some other AWESOME upcoming events!

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Math 5 - 3.3 Multiplying with Multiples of 10 (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Prime and Composite Activities (x2) (OVERDUE)
Art - Halloween Sketch (OVERDUE)

Math 6 - Factor Tree Practice (Monday, Oct. 23)
Social 6 - Hemisphere Practice (Tuesday, Oct. 24)
Math 6 - N6.2 Factors/Multiples Unit TEST (Tuesday, Oct. 24)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering school pictures, please complete the appropriate information by Monday, Oct. 23.

- Shaun Boothe, a motivational speaker is coming to MC Knoll on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 10:00.  Come on out and get "inspired"!
- Our 5/6ME class will be carving pumpkins on Thursday, Oct. 26 (pumpkins for the "Yorkton Pumpkin Walk.  Please bring appropriate carving tools for this FUN event (pumpkins will be provided).
- The Pizza Hut hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27.  YUMMY!
- There is an MC Knoll Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct. 27 from 7:00-9:30.  Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and dance the night away!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA               - JNM                - AP                - TP                - KS         

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 19

Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 20) is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale.  Items are sold for $0.50/item.  YUMMY!

Also, if you ordered from the "Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser", the chip pickup date is tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 20) from 4:00 - 6:00.

Homework:

Math 5 - 3.3 Multiplying with Multiples of 10 (Friday, Oct. 20)
Math 6 - Prime and Composite Activities (x2) (Friday, Oct. 20)
Art - Halloween Sketch (Friday, Oct. 20)

Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)

Reminders:
- School picture proofs were sent home last week.  If interested in ordering, please complete the appropriate information by Monday, Oct. 23.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA               - JNM                  - KS         

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 18

Ask your grade 5 son/daughter about the "Lung Capacity" lab they accomplished today!

Homework:

Art - Caricatures (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 6.5 Halving/Doubling (Thursday, Oct 19)
Art - Halloween Sketch (Friday, Oct. 20)

Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)

Reminders:

- Friday, Oct. 20 is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale ($0.50/item).  YUMMY!
- Also, if you ordered from the "Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser", the chip pickup date is Friday, Oct. 20 (from 4:00 - 6:00)
- School picture proofs were sent home last week.  If interested in ordering, please complete the appropriate information by Monday, Oct. 23.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA               - JNM             - RP                      

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 17

This warm weather is AWESOME!

Homework:

Art - Caricatures (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (OVERDUE)
Art - Halloween Sketch (Friday, Oct. 20)

Reminders:

- Friday, Oct. 20 is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale ($0.50/item).  YUMMY!
- Also, if you ordered from the "Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser", the chip pickup date is Friday, Oct. 20 (from 4:00 - 6:00)
- School picture proofs were sent home last week.  If interested in ordering, please complete the appropriate information by Monday, Oct. 23.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA               - JNM              - MM                
 - RP               - SQ                - PR

Monday, October 16, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 16

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!

Sorry for the "no post" on Friday - I was away from the school.


Homework:

Art - Caricatures (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Tuesday, Oct .17)
Art - Halloween Sketch (Friday, Oct. 20)

Reminders:

- Friday, Oct. 20 is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale ($0.50/item).  YUMMY!
- Also, if you ordered from the "Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser", the chip pickup date is Friday, Oct. 20 (from 4:00 - 6:00)
- School picture proofs were sent home last week.  If interested in ordering, please complete the appropriate information by Monday, Oct. 23.  

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - JNM               - SQ

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 12

If interested in enjoying a "Pizza Hut" lunch (on Friday, Oct. 27), please return the form and appropriate fees by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 13).  YUMMY!

Homework:

Math 6 - Scaffolding "Banner Designs" (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Multiples Practice Booklet (Friday, Oct. 13)
Art - Caricatures (Friday, Oct. 13)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Tuesday, Oct .17)

Reminders:

- School picture proofs were sent home yesterday.  If interested in ordering, please complete the appropriate information by Monday, Oct. 23.  Also, please note that "Picture Retake Day" is Monday, Oct. 16.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - JNM               - SQ

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 11

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving weekend was full of great food and fantastic company!

School picture proofs were sent home today.  If interested in ordering, please complete the appropriate information by Monday, Oct. 23.  Also, please note that "Picture Retake Day" is Monday, Oct. 16.

Ask your son/daughter about today's exciting news about Halloween (Tuesday, Oct. 31) at MC Knoll.  Students decided to "change things up" this year!

Homework:

Math - Scaffolding "Banner Designs" (Thursday, Oct. 12)
Art - Caricatures (Friday, Oct. 13)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Tuesday, Oct .17)

Reminders:

If interested in enjoying a "Pizza Hut" lunch (on Friday, Oct. 27), please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, Oct. 13.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - JNM

Friday, October 6, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 6

Thanks to everyone who donated "non-perishable" food items to the FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program.  You made a difference in many people's lives!  

There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Oct. 9 (Thanksgiving) and Tuesday, Oct. 10 (Teacher PD).  

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Homework:

Math 5/6 - Pre-Test and Essential Skills (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricatures (Friday, Oct. 13)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Tuesday, Oct .17)

Reminders:

If interested in enjoying a "Pizza Hut" lunch (on Friday, Oct. 27), please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, Oct. 13.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - JNM

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 5

Our Gr. 6 students were especially 'tough' today after their immunizations.

Please consider donating any "non-perishable" food items to those in need by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 6) - as part of the FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program.  


If interested in enjoying a "Pizza Hut" lunch (on Friday, Oct. 27), please return the form and appropriate fees by Friday, Oct. 13.  YUMMY!

Homework:

Social 5 - Canada Map Quiz (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude Practice Booklet (OVERDUE)
Math 5/6 - Pre-Test and Essential Skills (Friday, Oct. 5)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Tuesday, Oct .17)

Reminders:

- 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 last week with specific login information.  If prompted, the Gr. 5 "class code" is B7D5C0 and the Gr. 6 "class code" is D871F2.  
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Oct. 9 (Thanksgiving) and Tuesday, Oct. 10 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - JNM

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 4

Ask your son/daughter about the Math "Place Value" assessment they accomplished today.

The Gr. 6 Public Health Immunization day is tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 5).

Please consider donating any "non-perishable" food items to those in need by Friday, Oct. 6 - as part of the 
FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program.  

Homework:

Social 5 - Canada Map Quiz (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude Practice Booklet (OVERDUE)

Reminders:

- 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 last week with specific login information.  If prompted, the Gr. 5 "class code" is B7D5C0 and the Gr. 6 "class code" is D871F2.  
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Oct. 9 (Thanksgiving) and Tuesday, Oct. 10 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                 - TP               - JNM

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 3

The SCC "Old Dutch Chip" Fundraiser forms and money are now OVERDUE.

Also, the FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program has started.  Please consider donating any "non-perishable" food items to those in need by Friday, Oct. 6.  Food items can be returned in the brown bags that were sent home yesterday.

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

Homework:

Social 5 - Canada Map Quiz (Wednesday, Oct. 4)
Math 5 - Place Value TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 4)
Math 6 - Place Value TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 4)

Reminders:

- 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 last week with specific login information.  If prompted, the Gr. 5 "class code" is B7D5C0 and the Gr. 6 "class code" is D871F2.  
- The Gr. 6 Public Health Immunization day is Thursday, Oct. 5.

- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Oct. 9 (Thanksgiving) and Tuesday, Oct. 10 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP              - KS              - JNM

Monday, October 2, 2017

Classroom News - Oct. 2

Happy Monday!  I can't believe it is OCTOBER already!

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 tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 3).

Also, the FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program has started.  Please consider donating any "non-perishable" food items to those in need by Friday, Oct. 6.  Food items can be returned in the brown bags that were sent home today.

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


Homework:

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

Reminders:

- 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 last week with specific login information.  If prompted, the Gr. 5 "class code" is B7D5C0 and the Gr. 6 "class code" is D871F2.  
- The Gr. 6 Public Health Immunization day is Thursday, Oct. 5.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

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