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



Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 28

There goes another month!?!?!

Good luck to the girls basketball team at the YESSA City Basketball Tournament!

There were x3 items sent home yesterday:
1. March Adventure Ed. Permission Form - due Wednesday, March 1.
2. Domino's Pizza Hot Lunch - due Friday, March 3.
3. Dental Sealant Consent Form - due Friday, March 3.

The official "last day of Term 2" is tomorrow (Wednesday, March 1).  As I reminded students, this will be the last day to hand-in any upcoming and OVERDUE Term 2 assignments.  Those students who fail 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)
Math - 1.5 Table of Values (Wednesday, March 1)

Reminders:
- For the next Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Wednesday, March 1), students will be back to Deer Park for one last chance at "cross-country skiing" and "snowshoeing".  YAHOO!
- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause by tomorrow (Wednesday, March 1).

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

Monday, February 27, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 27

Welcome back!

I hope everyone had a fantastic February Break!

There were x3 items sent home today:
1. March Adventure Ed. Permission Form - due Wednesday, March 1.
2. Domino's Pizza Hot Lunch - due Friday, March 3.
3. Dental Sealant Consent Form - due Friday, March 3.

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

Homework:

Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- The next Adventure Ed. class on Wednesday, March 1 will take the students back to Deer Park for one last chance at "cross-country skiing" and "snowshoeing".  YAHOO!
- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause by Wednesday, March 1.

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

Friday, February 17, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 17

Your son/daughter now knows how to read Braille (sort of)!  Ask them about it...

Have a wonderful February Break!

We will see everyone back on Monday, Feb. 27!

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

Homework:

Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause by Wednesday, March 1.

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

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 16

Only 1 more day to go!

Ask your son/daughter about their "Healthy Relationships" Health test.

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

Homework:

Art - Grey & Texture Scale, and Interpretation (OVERDUE)
ELA - Small Group #4 Questions/Activities (OVERDUE)
Music - Canadian Artist Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - Number Tiles (Friday, Feb. 17)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause by Wednesday, March 1.

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

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Adventure Ed. - Tobogganing and Snowshoeing

Classroom News - Feb. 15

Ask your son/daughter about their "Algebra" Math test.

The "Healthy Relationships" Health test has been rescheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 16)

Good luck to the boys basketball team's today at the City Finals!

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

Homework:

Art - Grey & Texture Scale, and Interpretation (OVERDUE)
ELA - Small Group #4 Questions/Activities (OVERDUE)
Health - Healthy Relationships TEST (Thursday, Feb. 16)
Music - Canadian Artist Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause by Wednesday, March 1.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
         - RB             - GD            - DH                - AJ

- KeP            - JaP              - JeP             - NS                - CT

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 14

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - tobogganing and snowshoeing!

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

Homework:

ELA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Art - Grey & Texture Scale, and Interpretation (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
ELA - Small Group #4 Questions/Activities (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Health - Healthy Relationships TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Math - Algebra (Linear Relations) Unit TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Music - Canadian Artist Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
         - GD            - DH                - KeP
- JaP              - JeP             - NS                - CT

Monday, February 13, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 13

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's PEP RALLY - recognizing our boys and girls basketball teams!

For tomorrow's Adventure Ed. (Tuesday, Feb. 14), students are encouraged to bring a toboggan and dress for outdoor weather.  It should be a beautiful day to be outside!

Also, as tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 14) is Valentine's Day, feel free to dress in "Pink, Purple, Red" colors!

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


Homework:

ELA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Math - Type II Algebra (Tuesday, Feb. 13)
Art - Grey & Texture Scale, and Interpretation (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
ELA - Small Group #4 Questions/Activities (Wednesday, Feb. 15)

Health - Healthy Relationships TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Math - Algebra (Linear Relations) Unit TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Music - Canadian Artist Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
        - HK              - DM             - KeP

- JaP              - JeP             - NS                - CT

Friday, February 10, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 10

The Asessippi Ski Trip form and any fee is now OVERDUE...

Ask your son/daughter about today's presentation from Andre Genthon about "The Canada Goal".


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


Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Math - Type I Algebra (OVERDUE)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)
Art - Grey & Texture Scale, and Interpretation (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
ELA - Small Group #4 Questions/Activities (Wednesday, Feb. 15)

Health - Healthy Relationships TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Math - Algebra (Linear Relations) Unit TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Music - Canadian Artist Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
        - HK              - DM                - HM

- KeP            - JaP              - JeP                 - NS                - CT

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 9

An extensive package about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip was sent home last week.  Please return the form and any fees by tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 10).  The actual ski trip is schedule for Tuesday, March 7.

There will be another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 10). YUMMY!

Also, students will be enjoying a presentation from Andre Genthon about "The Canada Goal" tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 10).  Check out the link: http://www.thecanadagoal.ca/

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

Homework:

Math - Type I Algebra (Friday, Feb. 10)
Health - "What Would You Do" Skits (Friday, Feb. 10)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)

Art - Grey & Texture Scale, and Interpretation (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
ELA - ELA - Small Group #4 Questions/Activities (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Music - Canadian Artist Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)


Reminders:

- It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause.

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

- JeP                 - NS                     - CT

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 8

It is close to that time of the year again - Telemiracle!  Please be thoughtful and considerate by providing a donation to this worthy cause.

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

Homework:
Math - 6.2 Algebra Balance Scales (OVERDUE)
Science - "Attractive Separation" LAB (OVERDUE)
ELA - Small Group #4 (Before/During) (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Health - "What Would You Do" Skits (Friday, Feb. 10)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)

Art - Grey & Texture Scale, and Interpretation (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Music - Canadian Artist Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)


Reminders:
- An extensive package about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip was sent home last week.  Please return the form and any fees by Friday, Feb. 10.  The actual ski trip is schedule for Tuesday, March 7.

- There will be another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Feb. 10 ($0.50/item)
- Also, students will be enjoying a presentation from Andre Genthon about "The Canada Goal" on Friday, Feb. 10.  Check out the link: http://www.thecanadagoal.ca/


* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
            - KeP                   - JaP

- JeP                 - NS                     - CT

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 7

Ask your son/daughter about today's Science Lab - "An Attractive Separation".

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

Homework:

Math - 6.2 Algebra Balance Scales (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
Health - Peer Pressure Activity (Test/Vocabulary (Wednesday, Feb. 8)

ELA - Small Group #4 (Before/During) (Thursday, Feb. 9)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- An extensive package about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip was sent home last week.  Please return the form and any fees by Friday, Feb. 10.  The actual ski trip is schedule for Tuesday, March 7.

- There will be another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Feb. 10 ($0.50/item)
- Also, students will be enjoying a presentation from Andre Genthon about "The Canada Goal" on Friday, Feb. 10.  Check out the link: http://www.thecanadagoal.ca/

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
         - HK                - SK                    - KeP           

- JaP            - JeP                 - NS                     - CT

Monday, February 6, 2017

Adventure Ed. - Cross-Country Skiing

Classroom News - Feb. 6

Happy Monday!

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

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

Homework:

Science - Solutions LAB (OVERDUE)
ELA - Small Group #3 Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - 6.1 Algebra (OVERDUE)
Health - Peer Pressure Activity (Test/Vocabulary (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- An extensive package about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip was sent home last week.  Please return the form and any fees by Friday, Feb. 10.  The actual ski trip is schedule for Tuesday, March 7.

- There will be another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Feb. 10 ($0.50/item)
- Also, students will be enjoying a presentation from Andre Genthon about "The Canada Goal" on Friday, Feb. 10.  Check out the link: http://www.thecanadagoal.ca/

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
        - EB             - AB              - HK                - SK
- KeP            - JaP            - JeP               - NS                - CT

Friday, February 3, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 3

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Science - Solutions LAB (OVERDUE)
ELA - Small Group #3 Q's and Activities (Monday, Feb. 6)
Math - 6.1 Algebra (Monday, Feb. 6)
Health - Peer Pressure Activity (Test/Vocabulary (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- The February Adventure Ed. Permission Form is now OVERDUE.
- An extensive package about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip was sent home earlier this week.  Please return the form and any fees by Friday, Feb. 10.  The actual ski trip is schedule for Tuesday, March 7.

- There will be another delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Feb. 10 ($0.50/item)
- Also, students will be enjoying a presentation froAndre Genthon about "The Canada Goal" on Friday, Feb. 10.  Check out the link: http://www.thecanadagoal.ca/

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
        - DH             - HK              

- KeP            - SP       
- JaP            - JeP               - NS   

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 2

Ask your son/daughter about today's (combined 6/7P and 7M) "Solutions" Science Lab.

Homework:

Science - Solutions LAB (Thursday, Feb. 3)
ELA - Small Group #3 Q's and Activities (Monday, Feb. 6)
Health - Peer Pressure Activity (Test/Vocabulary (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- Please sign and return the February Adventure Ed. Permission Form by tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 3).

- An extensive package about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip was sent home earlier this week.  Please return the form and any fees by Friday, Feb. 10.  The actual ski trip is schedule for Tuesday, March 7.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
        - DH             - HK              

- HM            - KeP            - SP       
- JaP            - JeP               - NS       

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Classroom News - Feb. 1

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Floating Colors" Science Lab.

Homework:
Math - 3.1 Algebraic Expressions (Thursday, Feb. 2)
Health - Friendship Worksheet (Thursday, Feb, 2)
ELA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 13)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Tuesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- Please sign and return the February Adventure Ed. Permission Form by Friday, Feb. 3.

- An extensive package about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip was sent home yesterday.  Please return the form and any fees by Friday, Feb. 10.  The actual ski trip is schedule for Tuesday, March 7.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- ZA     
          - KB               - DH                - AJ
- HK              - HM                - KeP
- SP                - JaP                - JeP                 - NS