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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.

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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, 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

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