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



Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Racquetball Fun

Classroom News - Feb. 28

Great job to everyone who wore PINK today - to raise awareness of bullying.

The Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 16.  As a result, ALL Term 2 assignment will be due Wednesday, March 7.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may receive an IE on their Term 2 Report Cards.

Homework:

Art - Elements/Principles of Art Poster (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 2.6 Decimal Place Value (Thursday, March 1)
Math 6 - Ratio Worksheets (x2) (Thursday, March 1)
Social 6 - Cultures and Traditions Activities/Q's (Friday, March 2)
Math 6 - Ratios Unit TEST (Monday, March 5)

Reminders:

- We are collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle.  Please be generous.
- Another delicious hot lunch is coming (Friday, March 16) compliments of "Pita Pit".  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees by Friday, March 2.  YUMMY!
Also, Yearbook orders were sent home yesterday.  If interested in treasuring the memories of this 2017-2018 school year, please return the form and $25.00 by Monday, March 5.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                 - LE                - NK               -  MM              - JM

- RP                  TP                  - AP                - SQ                 - KS

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 27

Tanner Prentice from "Saskatchewan Racquetball Association" showed our 5/6ME students some introductory racquetball skills today.  If interested in learning more, he is offering a racquetball clinic at the Gloria Hayden tonight from 5:30-7:30 ($5 per person).

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 28, students are encouraged to wear PINK - to raise awareness of bullying.

Another delicious hot lunch is coming (Friday, March 16) compliments of "Pita Pit".  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees by Friday, March 2.  YUMMY!

Also, Yearbook orders were sent home today.  If interested in treasuring the memories of this 2017-2018 school year, please return the form and $25.00 by Monday, March 5.

Lastly, the Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 16.  As a result, ALL Term 2 assignment will be due Wednesday, March 7.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may receive an IE on their Term 2 Report Cards.

Homework:
Art - Elements/Principles of Art Poster (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Space Exploration/Canada Astronauts (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Math 5 - 5.6 Exploring Thousandths (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- We are collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle.  Please be generous.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                 - NK             -  RP                  - JM
- TP                  - AP             - SQ                    - KS

Monday, February 26, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 26

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a restful February break.  It is hard to believe, but we are almost through another month!

Speaking of hard to believe, Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 16.  As a result, ALL Term 2 assignment will be due Wednesday, March 7.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may receive an IE on their Term 2 Report Cards.


Ask your son/daughter about Mr. McDowell's "welcome back" gift in Phys. Ed. class!?!?!

Homework:

Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Asteroids, Meteors and Comets (OVERDUE)
Art - Elements/Principles of Art Poster (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Place Value (Tuesday, Feb. 27)
Math 6 - Ratio PreTest (Tuesday, Feb. 27)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- We will continue collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle event after the break as well.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                 - NK             -  RP                  - JM
- TP                  - AP             - SQ                    - KS

Friday, February 16, 2018

Cross-Country Skiing

Classroom News - Feb. 16

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Marble Jar" party...(and check out the photo's on the blog).

Have a wonderful February Break!

Homework:

Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Asteroids, Meteors and Comets (OVERDUE)
Art - Elements/Principles of Art Poster (Monday, Feb. 26)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- Students return back to school after the Feb. Break on Monday, Feb. 26.  YAHOO!

- We will continue collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle event after the break as well.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                 - NK             -  RP             
- TP                  - AP             - SQ                    - KS

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 15

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about today's "Percents" Math test.

With one day left before the February Break, we were hoping to have our 5/6ME "Marble Jar Party" tomorrow.  Students may be baking, playing board games, doing art, or playing BINGO.  Students will also have to dress appropriately for "outdoor weather"...for a surprise activity!

Homework:

Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Decimal Place Value (Friday, Feb. 16)
Science 6 - Asteroids, Meteors and Comets (Friday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Non-Fiction Rough Copy (Friday, Feb. 16)

Art - Elements/Principles of Art Poster (Monday, Feb. 26)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- If interested, please return the Hoop Skool Mini-Basketball Pamphlet and $25 by tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 16).
- We are also collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle event.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                 - NK             -  RP                

- TP                  - AP             - SQ                    - KS

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 14

Happy Valentine's Day!

Speaking of Valentine's Day, ask your son/daughter about today's AWESOME "Valentine's Day" carnival.

The City Basketball Tournament final is scheduled tonight
.  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll basketball athletes!

Homework:

Music - Create-a-Song (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Fractions/Decimals (x2) (Thursday, Feb. 15)
Math 6 - Percents TEST (Thursday, Feb. 15)
Science 6 - Asteroids, Meteors and Comets (Friday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Non-Fiction Rough Copy (Friday, Feb. 16)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- If interested, please return the Hoop Skool Mini-Basketball Pamphlet and $25 by Friday, Feb. 16.

- We are also collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle event.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - BK                 - NK                -  RP                

- TP                  - AP             - SQ                    - KS

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 13

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about today's Science activities...

Our Valentine's Carnival is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 14) from 1:00-2:00.  Students can still purchase tickets tomorrow - both in class or at the actual carnival.  YAHOO!

The City Basketball Tournament continues tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 14).  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll basketball athletes!

Homework:
Music - Create-a-Song (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Asteroids, Meteors and Comets (Friday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Non-Fiction Rough Copy (Friday, Feb. 16)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- If interested, please return the Hoop Skool Mini-Basketball Pamphlet and $25 by Friday, Feb. 16.

- We are also collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle event.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - BK                 - NK                 
- RP                 - TP                  - AP                

Monday, February 12, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 12

Happy Monday!

The City Basketball Tournament is scheduled for the next couple of days (Monday, Feb. 12 - Wednesday, Feb. 14).  Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll basketball athletes!

Homework:
Music - Create-a-Song (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Percents Worksheets (x2) (Tuesday, Feb. 13)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Science 6 - Seasons Activities (Tuesday, Feb. 13)
ELA - Non-Fiction Rough Copy (Friday, Feb. 16)
Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- Students can continue to purchase tickets for the MC Knoll "Valentine's Day" tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 13) and Wednesday, Feb. 14.  YAHOO!
- If interested, please return the Hoop Skool Mini-Basketball Pamphlet and $25 by Friday, Feb. 16.

- We are also collecting donations for the annual Telemiracle event.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - BK                 - NK                - MM     
- RP                 - TP                  - AP                

Friday, February 9, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 9

The Gr. 5-8 Asessippi Ski Trip form and fees are now OVERDUE.  Please submit them by Monday, Feb. 12...at the absolute latest.

The Valentine's Day MC Knoll Dance is scheduled tonight from 7:00 - 9:30.   YAHOO!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Science 6 - Solar/Lunar Webquest and Bill Nye Sun/Moon (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Percents Intro (Monday, Feb. 12)
Music - Create-a-Song (Monday, Feb. 12)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- Students can purchase tickets for the MC Knoll "Valentine's Day" Carnival Monday, Feb. 12 and Tuesday, Feb. 13.
- If interested, please return the Hoop Skool Mini-Basketball Pamphlet and $25 by Friday, Feb. 16.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - BK                 - NK                - MM       
- RP                 - TP                  - AP                - KS

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 8

Ask your son/daughter about the "Fractions" Math test...

Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 9) is a VERY busy day:
- The Gr. 5-8 Asessippi Ski Trip form and fees are due.
- There is another YUMMY bake sale (items are $0.50)
- Last chance to purchase "Candy Grams" (also $0.50 each)
- The Valentine's Day MC Knoll Dance is scheduled at night from 7:00 - 9:30.   The music is going to be AWESOME! 

Homework:
Social 5 - First Nations Questions and Summary (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Solar/Lunar Webquest and Bill Nye Sun/Moon (Friday, Feb. 9)
Music - Create-a-Song (Monday, Feb. 12)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- Students can purchase tickets for the MC Knoll "Valentine's Day" Carnival Monday, Feb. 12 and Tuesday, Feb. 13.
- If interested, please return the Hoop Skool Mini-Basketball Pamphlet and $25 by Friday, Feb. 16.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - BK                 - NK                - MM         

- RP                 - TP                  - AP                - KS

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 7

Two other newsletters were sent home today, including:
- Hoop Skool Mini-Basketball Program Pamphlet - if interested, please return the form and $25 by Friday, Feb. 16.
- MC Knoll "Valentine's Day" Carnival Newsletter - $0.25 tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 12 and Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Also, don't forget about the Gr. 5-8 Asessippi Ski Trip (scheduled for Monday, March 12).  Please read over the package and return the form and fees by Friday, Feb. 9.

Homework:

Social 5 - First Nations Questions and Summary (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions TEST (Thursday, Feb. 8)
Science 6 - Solar/Lunar Webquest and Bill Nye Sun/Moon (Friday, Feb. 9)

Music - Create-a-Song (Monday, Feb. 12)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- There is another YUMMY bake sale Friday, Feb. 9 ($0.50/item)
- There is also a Valentine's Day MC Knoll Dance scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9 from 7:00 - 9:30.  Bring your dancing shoes!
- Speaking of Valentine's Day, our Gr. 7-8 students will be selling "Candy Grams" this week for $0.50 each.  Send one (or more) to all of those "special" people in the school!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - BK                 - NK                - HM             

- RP                 - TP                  - AP                - SW

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 6

An exciting newsletter was sent home yesterday about the Gr. 5-8 Asessippi Ski Trip (scheduled for Monday, March 12).  Please read over the package and return the form and fees by Friday, Feb. 9.

Homework:

Math 5 - Comparing Fractions 7.4 and 7.5 (Wednesday, Feb. 7)
Math 6 - Comparing Fractions 3.5 and 7.6 (Wednesday, Feb. 7)
Social 5 - First Nations Questions and Summary (Wednesday, Feb. 7)

Math - Fractions TEST (Thursday, Feb. 8)
Science 6 - Solar/Lunar Webquest and Bill Nye Sun/Moon (Friday, Feb. 9)

Music - Create-a-Song (Monday, Feb. 12)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (Wednesday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (Wednesday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- There is another YUMMY bake sale Friday, Feb. 9 ($0.50/item)
- There is also a Valentine's Day MC Knoll Dance scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9 from 7:00 - 9:30.  Bring your dancing shoes!

- Speaking of Valentine's Day, our Gr. 7-8 students will be selling "Candy Grams" this week for $0.50 each.  Send one (or more) to all of those "special" people in the school!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - BK                 - NK                - HM                - JM      

- RP                 - TP                  - AP                - KS                  - SW

Monday, February 5, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 5

Happy Monday!

An excited newsletter was sent home today about the Gr. 5-8 Asessippi Ski Trip (scheduled for Monday, March 12).  Please read over the package and return the form and fees by Friday, Feb. 9.

Homework:

Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch / "Off the Cuff" Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - First Nations Questions and Summary (Wednesday, Feb. 7)
Science 6 - Solar/Lunar Webquest and Bill Nye Sun/Moon (Friday, Feb. 9)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- There is another YUMMY bake sale Friday, Feb. 9 ($0.50/item)

- There is also a Valentine's Day MC Knoll Dance scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9 from 7:00 - 9:30.  Bring your dancing shoes!

- Speaking of Valentine's Day, our Gr. 7-8 students will be selling "Candy Grams" this week for $0.50 each.  Send one (or more) to all of those "special" people in the school!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - NK                  - JM               - RP        

- TP                  - AP                - SW

Friday, February 2, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 2

If you ordered from the Boston Pizza hot lunch today, they sent home a FREE kids meal coupon for you to enjoy at the restaurant at a later date.  AWESOME!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch / "Off the Cuff" Worksheet (OVERDUE)

Science 5 - Changes of States LAB (Monday, Feb. 5)
Math 6 - Improper/Mixed Fractions 5.3 (Monday, Feb. 5)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:

- There is another YUMMY bake sale Friday, Feb. 9 ($0.50/item)

- There is also a Valentine's Day MC Knoll Dance scheduled for Friday, Feb. 9 from 7:00 - 9:30.  Bring your dancing shoes!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                   - CB                  - NK                  - TP                   

- AP                 - SQ                     - BS                    - SW

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Classroom News - Feb. 1

Again, sorry for the "no posts" earlier in the week.  As mentioned last week, I had some planned "out-of-school" days booked.  In talking to Mrs. Horsman, it appears that the days went well!

I hope everyone enjoyed the mid-week day off yesterday!

Homework:
Social 5 - First Nation Peoples Questions and Summary (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - MyStory: Evelyn (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Constellations (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Equivalent Fractions 8A-8H Booklet (Friday, Feb. 2)
Math 6 - 5.2 Converting Fractions (Friday, Feb. 2)
Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch / "Off the Cuff" Worksheet (Friday, Feb. 2)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:

- Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 2) is the "Boston Pizza" hot lunch.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                   
- NK                  - TP                   

- RP                    - AP                 - SQ               
- BS                    - SW