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.

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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, November 30, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 30

Ask your son/daughter about today's music assessment...

The "CP Holiday Train" permission form is now OVERDUE:

- LA             - TP                 - AP                - JNM

The Term 1 report cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 1).  As a result, the Term 1 parent-teacher-student interviews will follow on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7.  Some information was sent home earlier in the week.  Please contact the school ASAP about any changes.

Students are encouraged to practice the Christmas concert performance by using the following website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10TUPkt2ez0

Homework:

Music - Nutcracker Assessment (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 3.7 Estimating Quotients (Friday, Dec. 1)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story (Friday, Dec. 1)

Reminders:
- Gr. 6 Band rehearsal is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 1) from 12:50-2:00 at Yorkdale.
- Good Taste Fundraiser pickup is Monday, Dec. 4 from 4:00-6:00.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                 - MM                    - TP              
- AP                  - BS                   

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Winter Fun!

Classroom News - Nov. 29

Ask your son/daughter about today's "marble party" celebration!

Please sign and return the "CP Holiday Train" permission form by tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 30).  The "Holiday Train" is coming through Yorkton on Monday, Dec. 4 (from 12:00-1:00).

The Term 1 report cards will be handed-out Friday, Dec. 1.  As a result, the Term 1 parent-teacher-student interviews will follow on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7.  Some information was sent home earlier in the week.  Please contact the school ASAP about any changes.

Students are encouraged to practice the Christmas concert performance by using the following website: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10TUPkt2ez0

Homework:

Music - Nutcracker Assessment (Thursday, Nov. 30)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story (Friday, Dec. 1)

Reminders:
- Gr. 5 Band rehearsal is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 30) from 12:50-2:00 at Yorkdale.
- Gr. 6 Band rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1 (from 12:50-2:00) at Yorkdale.

- Good Taste Fundraiser pickup is Monday, Dec. 4 from 4:00-6:00.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                 - MM                    - TP              
- AP                  - BS                    - KS    

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 28

As a way of celebrating our hard work in 5/6ME, we are having a "marble party" tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 29).  Students are encouraged to bring a drinking mug, baking to share with the class (optional), outdoor clothing, and skates/helmet/hockey stick and/or a toboggan.  YAHOO!

With the CP "Holiday Train" coming through Yorkton on Monday, Dec. 4 (from 12:00-1:00), we would like to share this experience with our 5/6ME class.  Some information was sent home yesterday.  Please sign and return the permission form by Thursday, Nov. 30.

The Term 1 report cards will be handed-out Friday, Dec. 1.  As a result, the Term 1 parent-teacher-student interviews will follow on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7.  Some information was sent home yesterday.  Please contact the school ASAP about any changes.

Students are encouraged to practice the Christmas concert performance by using the following website: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10TUPkt2ez0

Homework:

Social 5 - Physical Regions of Canada Booklet (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Decimals Intro (Wednesday, Nov. 29)
Music - Nutcracker Assessment (Thursday, Nov. 30)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story (Friday, Dec. 1)

Reminders:
- Gr. 5 Band rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30 (from 12:50-2:00) at Yorkdale.
- Gr. 6 Band rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1 (from 12:50-2:00) at Yorkdale.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

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

Monday, November 27, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 27

Happy Monday!

The CP "Holiday Train" is coming through Yorkton on Monday, Dec. 4 (from 12:00-1:00).  Please sign and return the permission form by Thursday, Nov. 30.

The Term 1 report cards will be handed-out Friday, Dec. 1.  As a result, the Term 1 parent-teacher-student interviews will follow on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7.  Some information was sent home today.  Please contact the school ASAP about any changes.

As a way of celebrating our hard work in 5/6ME, we are having a "marble party" on Wednesday, Nov. 29.  Students are encouraged to bring a drinking mug, baking to share with the class (optional), outdoor clothing, and skates/helmet/hockey stick and/or a toboggan.  YAHOO!


Homework:

Math 5 - 9.3 Dividing by Tens and Hundreds (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - Physical Regions of Canada Booklet (OVERDUE)
Music - Nutcracker Assessment (Thursday, Nov. 30)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story (Friday, Dec. 1)

Reminders:
- Gr. 5 Band rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30 (from 12:50-2:00) at Yorkdale.

- Gr. 6 Band rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1 (from 12:50-2:00) at Yorkdale.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

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

Friday, November 24, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 24

The FRIENDS program (an extension of Health class; taught by Mrs. Harman) has officially ended.  Ask your son/daughter about what they have learned!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Math 5 - 9.3 Dividing by Tens and Hundreds (Monday, Nov. 27)
Math 6 - Decimals Pre-Test (Monday, Nov. 27)
Social 5 - Physical Regions of Canada Booklet (Monday, Nov. 27)
Music - Nutcracker Assessment (Thursday, Nov. 30)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story (Friday, Dec. 1)

Reminders:
- Gr. 5 Band rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30 (from 12:50-2:00) at Yorkdale.

- Gr. 6 Band rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1 (from 12:50-2:00) at Yorkdale.
- Term 1 report cards will be handed-out Friday, Dec. 1.  YAHOO!
- Term 1 parent-teacher-student interviews will follow on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA                - TP              - AP                - PR               - BS              

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Last chance to grab some books at the MC Knoll "book fair" is tonight...

One more day to go!

Homework:

Social 5 - Physical Map (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 3.2 Multiplication/Dividing Strategies (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story (Friday, Dec. 1)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 24) is the delicious DQ Lunch (for those who pre-ordered).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

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

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 22

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about the "Order of Operations" Math test...

All Term 1 assignments are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may have earned an IE on their report card.  Report cards will be sent home next Friday, Dec. 1 (with interviews on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7)

The MC Knoll "book fair" continues tonight and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 23).  YAHOO!

Homework:

Math 5 - 3.2 Multiplication/Dividing Strategies (Thursday, Nov. 23) 

Reminders:
- Friday, Nov. 24 is the delicious DQ Lunch (for those who pre-ordered).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP               - AP              - SQ               - BS            

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 21

As Term 1 is coming to an end, ALL upcoming and overdue assignments MUST be handed-in by tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 22).  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an IE on there report card.

Another MC Knoll "book fair" is schedule for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 22) and Thursday, Nov. 23.  YAHOO!

Homework:

Social 6 - Brazil vs Canada (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 3.1 Pattern in Division (Wednesday, Nov. 22)
Math 6 - Word Problems (Wednesday, Nov. 22)
Math 6 - N6.3 Order of Operations TEST (Wednesday, Nov. 22)
ELA 6 - LP Test (Wednesday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:
- Friday, Nov. 24 is the delicious DQ Lunch (for those who pre-ordered).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - NK              - TP               - AP              
- SQ               - BS              - KS

Monday, November 20, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 20

Happy Monday!

As Term 1 is coming to an end, ALL upcoming and overdue assignments MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an IE on there report card.

Homework:
Social 6 - Brazil vs Canada (Tuesday, Nov. 21)
Math 6 - N6.3 Order of Operations TEST (Wednesday, Nov. 22)
ELA 6 - LP Test (Wednesday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:
- Another MC Knoll "book fair" is schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Thursday, Nov. 23.

- Friday, Nov. 24 is the delicious DQ Lunch (for those who pre-ordered).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - LE               - NK              
- TP               - AP              - SQ        
- PR              - BS              - KS

Friday, November 17, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 17

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about the "National Day of the Child" celebration at the SIGN Building.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the “In Good Taste” fundraiser.  


As Term 1 is coming to an end, ALL upcoming and overdue assignments MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an IE on there report card.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Order of Operations (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Renewable/Non-Renewable (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Uses of Static Electricity (OVERDUE)
ELA - Mystery Story (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - 9.1 Division Strategies (Monday, Nov. 20)
Social 6 - Brazil vs Canada (Tuesday, Nov. 21)
Math 6 - N6.3 Order of Operations TEST (Wednesday, Nov. 22)
ELA 6 - LP Test (Wednesday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:
- Another MC Knoll "book fair" is schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Thursday, Nov. 23.

- Friday, Nov. 24 is the delicious DQ Lunch (for those who pre-ordered).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - LE               - NK              
- TP               - AP              - SQ        
- PR              - BS              - KS

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 16

The annual YESSA City Volleyball tournament wraps-up tonight.  Come on out and cheer on our Gr. 7-8 MC Knoll athletes!

Our Gr. 5 students will be attending the "National Day of the Child" celebration at the SIGN Building tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 17).  The following people need to sign and return the permission form:

- BS             - KS

The “In Good Taste” fundraiser forms are tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 17).  

There will be another MC Knoll 'bake sale' tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 17).  YUMMY!

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Order of Operations (Friday, Nov. 17)
Science 6 - Renewable/Non-Renewable (Friday, Nov. 17)
Science 6 - Uses of Static Electricity (Friday, Nov. 17)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

ELA 6 - LP Test (Wednesday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:
- As Term 1 is coming to an end, ALL upcoming and overdue assignments MUST be handed-in by Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an IE on there report card

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - EE               - LE                  - NK              
- MM            -TP                - AP                  - SQ        
- PR              - BS              - KS

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 15

The annual YESSA City Volleyball tournament is scheduled for today and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 15).  Come on out and cheer on our Gr. 7-8 MC Knoll athletes!

Our Gr. 5 students will be attending the "National Day of the Child" celebration at the SIGN Building on Friday, Nov. 17.  Please sign and return the permission form.

Homework:

Math 5 - Division Pre-Test (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Renewable/Non-Renewable (Friday, Nov. 17)
Science 6 - Uses of Static Electricity (Friday, Nov. 17)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:

- The “In Good Taste” fundraiser forms are due by Friday, Nov. 17.  
- There will be another MC Knoll 'bake sale' on Friday, Nov. 17.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA             - EE               - LE                  - NK              
- MM            -TP                - AP                  - SQ        
- PR              - BS              - KS

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 14

I hope everyone had a great long-weekend!

The annual YESSA City Volleyball tournament is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 14) and Thursday, Nov. 15.  Come on out and cheer on our Gr. 7-8 MC Knoll athletes!

Our Gr. 5 students will be attending the "National Day of the Child" celebration at the SIGN Building on Friday, Nov. 17.  Please sign and return the permission form.

Homework:

Science 5 - Skeleton (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Division Pre-Test (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
Math 6 - Order of Operations (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
Science 5 - Muscular System (x3) (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:

- DQ hot lunch orders are now OVERDUE!
- The “In Good Taste” fundraiser forms are due by Friday, Nov. 17.  
- There will be another MC Knoll 'bake sale' on Friday, Nov. 17.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - EE               - LE                 - NK              
- MM            -TP                - AP                  - SQ        
- PR              - BS              - KS

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 9

There was some great "Rider Pride" in our building today!  GO RIDERS GO!

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about their "Multiplication Math Test".

Have a wonderful long-weekend - as t
here is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 10) due to a teacher PD, as well as Monday, Nov. 13 (In-lieu of Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!

Homework:

ELA - Book Cover (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Skeleton (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:

- DQ hot lunch orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 14.  The actual hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 24.  YUMMY!
- The “In Good Taste” fundraiser forms are due by Friday, November 17.  

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - NK              - MM               -TP           
   - AP              - SQ              - BS             

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 8

In celebration of our Saskatchewan Roughriders, MC Knoll will be having a "Rider Pride" day tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 9).  GO RIDERS GO!

A few items were sent home earlier in the week, including:
- Student school pictures (for those who purchased)
- DQ hot lunch form (orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 14; hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 24)
- The “In Good Taste” fundraiser form (orders are due by Friday, November 17)

Homework:

Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (OVERDUE)
Art - Remembrance Day Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - N5.2 Multiplication TEST (Thursday, Nov. 9)
ELA - Book Cover (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Science 5 - Skeleton (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:

- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 10 (Teacher PD) and Monday, Nov. 13 (In-lieu of Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - NK              - MM               -TP             
   - AP              - SQ              - BS               - TW

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 7

Thanks for paying your respects at this year's MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service.

A few items were sent home yesterday including:
- Student school pictures (for those who purchased)
- DQ hot lunch form (orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 14; hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 24)
- The “In Good Taste” fundraiser form (orders are due by Friday, November 17)

Homework:

Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (OVERDUE)
Art - Remembrance Day Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Division Review (Wednesday, Nov. 8)
Math 5 - N5.2 Multiplication TEST (Thursday, Nov. 9)
ELA - Book Cover (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Science 5 - Skeleton (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:
- In celebration of our Saskatchewan Roughriders, MCK will be having a "Rider Pride" on Thursday, Nov. 9.  GO RIDERS GO!

- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 10 (Teacher PD) and Monday, Nov. 13 (In-lieu of Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - NK              - MM            - HM
-TP                 - AP              - SQ              - BS               - TW

Monday, November 6, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 6

Happy Monday!

Let it snow, let is snow, let it snow!  (I feel like I'm saying this too early!?!?!)

Our MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service is scheduled tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 7) @ 10:00 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress-up, as well as make a donation (as poppies will be provided).

A few items were sent home today including:
- Student school pictures (for those who purchased)
- DQ hot lunch form (orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 14; hot lunch is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 24)
- The “In Good Taste” fundraiser form (orders are due by Friday, November 17)

Homework:
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Vinicius Questions (OVERDUE)
Art - Remembrance Day Sketch (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Multiplication (x3 W-S) (Tuesday, Nov. 7)

Math 5 - N5.2 Multiplication TEST (Thursday, Nov. 9)
ELA - Book Cover (Thursday, Nov. 9)

Science 5 - Skeleton (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 10 (Teacher PD) and Monday, Nov. 13 (In-lieu of Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!


* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                   - AP                  - BS      

Friday, November 3, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 3

FYI - A student in our 5/6ME class had lice in their household.  Please be sure to check your own son/daughter.

Our MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7 @ 10:00 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress-up, as well as make a donation (as poppies will be provided).

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Vinicius Questions (OVERDUE)

Math - Multiplication Questions (Monday, Nov. 6)
Art - Remembrance Day Sketch (Monday, Nov. 6)
ELA - Book Cover (Thursday, Nov. 9)

Science 5 - Skeleton (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 10 (Teacher PD) and Monday, Nov. 13 (In-lieu of Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                   - AP                  - BS             

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 2

It suddenly looks like winter!

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

Homework:

Science 6 - SaskPower Decade Timeline (OVERDUE)
ELA - Mystery Story Map (Friday, Nov. 3)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)

Social 6 - Vinicius Questions (Friday, Nov. 3)

Art - Remembrance Day Sketch (Monday, Nov. 6)
ELA - Book Cover (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:
- Our MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7 @ 10:00 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress-up, as well as make a donation (as poppies will be provided).

- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 10 (Teacher PD) and Monday, Nov. 13 (In-lieu of Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                   - AP                  - BS              

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Classroom News - Nov. 1

Wow!  November has arrived!

I hope everyone had a safe Halloween...

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

Homework:

Math 6 - Adding/Subtracting (Thursday, Nov. 2)
ELA 5 - Language Power Test (Thursday, Nov. 2)
Science 6 - SaskPower Decade Timeline (Thursday, Nov. 2)
Social 5 - Province Research Poster Presentation (Friday, Nov. 3)

Social 6 - Vinicius Questions (Friday, Nov. 3)
ELA - Book Cover (Thursday, Nov. 9)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 15)
ELA - Mystery Story (Friday, Nov. 17)

Reminders:
- Our MC Knoll Remembrance Day Service is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7 @ 10:00 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress-up, as well as make a donation (as poppies will be provided).

- There is NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 10 (Teacher PD) and Monday, Nov. 13 (In-lieu of Remembrance Day).  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:

- LA              - TP                   - AP                  - BS