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



Thursday, March 29, 2018

Classroom News - March 29

Thanks to all of the students tried-out for the MC Knoll Badminton Team over the previous few days...

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about today's Math test - Algebra.

Have a wonderful Easter Break!

Homework:

Music - Band/Musician Presentation (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - Explorer Poster (OVERDUE)
Art - Black/White Sketch (Monday, April 9)

Reminders:
- There will be an "MC Knoll Movie Night" tonight starting at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will be "Coco" and the whole family is invited for $10.
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8.  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AA              - PR                  -
 SQ               - TW             

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Classroom News - March 28

Ask your grade 5 son/daughter about their Math test - adding/subtracting decimals.

If interested, please return the Scholastic Book form and appropriate $$$ by tomorrow (Thursday, March 29) or complete the information through the Scholastic website (https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/).


One more day to go!

Homework:

Music - Band/Musician Presentation (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - Explorer Poster (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Algebra TEST (Thursday, March 29)

Art - Black/White Sketch (Monday, April 9)

Reminders:
- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.
- For those Gr. 6 students who signed-up, the last day of MC Knoll badminton try-outs are scheduled for today (mixed-doubles).  Good luck!
- There will be an "MC Knoll Movie Night" tomorrow (Thursday, March 29) starting at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will be "Coco" and the whole family is invited for $10.
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8.  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AA               - LE               - NK              - PR                         

- SQ               - TW              - SW

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Classroom News - March 27

Ask your son/daughter about today's BINGO fun!

If interested, please return the Scholastic Book form and appropriate $$$ by Thursday, March 29 (or complete the information through the Scholastic website -https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/)

Homework:

Music - Band/Musician Presentation (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Add/Subtract Decimals Worksheets (Wednesday, March 28)
Math 5 - Add/Subtract Decimals TEST (Wednesday, March 28)
Math 6 - Algebra Type II Questions (Wednesday, March 28)
Art - Easter Egg (OPTIONAL) (Wednesday, March 28)
Social 5 - Explorer Poster (Wednesday, March 28)
Math 6 - Algebra TEST (Thursday, March 29)

Reminders:
- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.
- For those Gr. 6 students who signed-up, the MC Knoll badminton try-outs are scheduled for today (doubles) and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 27 - mixed-doubles).  Good luck!
- There will be an "MC Knoll Movie Night" on Thursday, March 29 starting at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will be "Coco" and the whole family is invited for $10.
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8.  YAHOO!

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

- SQ              - KS               - TW              - SW

Monday, March 26, 2018

Classroom News - March 26

Happy Monday!

As a celebration of all of our hard work over Term 2, our Gr. 5/6 students will be enjoying some BINGO fun tomorrow (Tuesday, March 27).  Students are encouraged to bring a small prize - either a gently-used item from home or a homemade item.  FUN, FUN, FUN!

If interested, please return the Scholastic Book form and appropriate $$$ by Thursday, March 29 (or complete the information through the Scholastic website -https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/)

Homework:

Art - Grey Scale/Texture Scale (OVERDUE)
Health - Personal Food Journal (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Subtracting Decimals (Tuesday, March 27)

Math 6 - Algebra Type I Questions (Tuesday, March 27)
Music - Band/Musician Presentation (Tuesday, March 27)
Math 5 - Add/Subtract Decimals TEST (Wednesday, March 28)
Art - Easter Egg (OPTIONAL) (Wednesday, March 28)
Social 5 - Explorer Poster (Wednesday, March 28)
Math 6 - Algebra TEST (Thursday, March 29)

Reminders:
- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

- For those Gr. 6 students who signed-up, the MC Knoll badminton try-outs are scheduled for today (singles), tomorrow (Tuesday, March 27 - doubles), and Wednesday, March 28 (mixed-doubles).  Good luck!
- There will be an "MC Knoll Movie Night" on Thursday, March 29 starting at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will be "Coco" and the whole family is invited for $10.
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8.  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LE             
  - PR                 - SQ

Friday, March 23, 2018

Classroom News - March 23

Thanks for ALL of the great conversations over the passed few days at parent-teacher interviews.  Mrs. Erhardt and I look forward to working with your son/daughter in the coming months to help them be the best person they can be!

As a celebration of all of our hard work, our Gr. 5/6 students will be enjoying some BINGO fun on Tuesday, March 27.  Students are encouraged to bring a small prize - either a gently-used item from home or a homemade item.  FUN, FUN, FUN!

Also, some Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.  If interested, please return the form and appropriate $$$ by Thursday, March 29 (or complete the information through the Scholastic website - https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/)

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Flyer Higher Webquest (Monday, March 26)
Art - Grey Scale/Texture Scale (Monday, March 26)
Health - Personal Food Journal (Monday, March 26)
Music - Band/Musician Presentation (Tuesday, March 27)

Art - Easter Egg (OPTIONAL) (Wednesday, March 28)
Social 5 - Explorer Poster (Wednesday, March 28)

Reminders:
- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

- For those Gr. 6 students who signed-up, the MC Knoll badminton try-outs are scheduled for Monday, March 26 (singles), Tuesday, March 27 (doubles), and Wednesday, March 28 (mixed-doubles).  Good luck!
- There will be an "MC Knoll Movie Night" on Thursday, March 29 starting at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will be "Coco" and the whole family is invited for $10.
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 8.  YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LE            - MM     
        - PR              - KS             - SQ

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Classroom News - March 22

The Term 2 Parent-Teacher Interviews continue tonight.  I am again looking forward to reflecting on the previous few months and setting goals for the remaining few months.

Homework:

Math 5 - Estimating Decimals 3.3 (Friday, March 23)
Math 6 - Solving Equations 6.1 (Friday, March 23)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary and Bill Nye (Friday, March 23)
Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (Friday, March 23)

Art - Grey Scale/Texture Scale (Monday, March 26)
Health - Personal Food Journal (Monday, March 26)
Music - Band/Musician Presentation (Tuesday, March 27)
Social 5 - Explorer Poster (Wednesday, March 28)

Reminders:
- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LE              - BK              - AP              - PR

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Classroom News - March 21

The Term 2 Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow (Thursday, March 22).  I know your son/daughter is excited to share all of the hard work that they have done over the previous few months...and look forward to setting goals for Term 3.

Homework:

Math 5 - Going to the Movies Activity (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Estimating Decimals (Thursday, March 22)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary and Bill Nye (Friday, March 23)
Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (Friday, March 23)

Health - Personal Food Journal (Monday, March 26)
Music - Band/Musician Presentation (Tuesday, March 27)

Social 5 - Explorer Poster (Wednesday, March 28)

Reminders:
- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LE            - BK          -
 AP            - SQ              - PR

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Classroom News - March 20

Happy Tuesday...

Sorry for the "no post" yesterday - as I was away from the school battling an illness.

The Term 2 Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22.  I look forward to the conversations!

Homework:

Math 5 - Going to the Movies Activity (Wednesday, March 21)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary and Bill Nye (Friday, March 23)
Art - Color Wheel Interpretation (Friday, March 23)
Music - Band/Musician Presentation (Tuesday, March 27)

Social 5 - Explorer Poster (Wednesday, March 28)

Reminders:

- Please return the report card envelopes ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LE            - BK             - HM          

- AP            - SQ              - PR

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Classroom News - March 15

Great job to everyone who wore GREEN today for St. Patrick's Day...

The Term 2 Report Cards were handed-out today.  Please read through them with your son/daughter.  Most importantly, lets ALL plan to set goals for Term 3 and work towards them in the coming months.


Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Art - Color Wheels (x4) (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Adding/Subtracting Decimals (Monday, March 19)
Math 6 - Language of Algebra (page 199) (Monday, March 19)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary and Bill Nye (Friday, March 23)
Music - Band/Musician Presentation (Tuesday, March 27)

Reminders:

- Trina Markusson will be visiting our school on Monday, March 19 to speak to our students about stress-reducing strategies and skills.  Students are encouraged to bring a "yoga mat" to help with the presentation.
- Term 2 Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22.  I look forward to the conversations!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- BK               - AP                  - SQ              - PR

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Classroom News - March 14

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about today's "Decimal/Fraction Relationship" Math Test...

With Term 2 Report Cards coming soon (Friday, March 16), Term 2 Parent-Teacher Interviews will soon follow - Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22 to be exact.  An interview spot has been assigned and a newsletter was sent home today with specific information.  Please contact the school ASAP if the time/date do not work for you and your family.  Otherwise, I look forward to the conversations.

Homework:

Math 6 - Algebra Pre-Test (Thursday, March 15)
Science 5 - Manufactured Products Presentation (Thursday, March 15)
Science 6 - Solar Systems Open-Book Test (Thursday, March 15)

Art - Color Wheels (x4) (Friday, March 16)

Reminders:

Grade 5/6 Yoga is tomorrow morning (Thursday, March 15) at 8:10 in the morning in the main gym.
- The Pita Pit hot lunch is set for Friday, March 16.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SQ   

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Classroom News - March 13

As I'm sure you are already aware, the Asessippi Ski Trip was AWESOME!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Sarcan field trip...

Homework:

Math 5 - Fractions/Decimals Relationship TEST (Wednesday, March 14)
Social 5 - Champlain and Hudson Activities (Wednesday, March 14)
Social 6 - Cultural Changes (Pages 24-28) (Wednesday, March 14)
Science 5 - Manufactured Products Presentation (Thursday, March 15)
Science 6 - Solar Systems Open-Book Test (Thursday, March 15)

Reminders:

- Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out Friday, March 16.
- The Pita Pit hot lunch is also set for Friday, March 16.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SQ   

Friday, March 9, 2018

Classroom News - March 9

The Asessippi Ski Trip is scheduled for Monday, March 12.  The school doors will be open at 7:00 a.m. and the bus will be departing at 7:30 a.m.  DO NOT BE LATE!  Dress and prepare for an entire outdoor day of Phys. Ed. - warm clothing, bagged lunch, money (if buying lunch), etc.  We plan on returning back to MC Knoll between 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.  YAHOO!

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Health - Canada's Food Guide (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Comparing Decimals (x2) (Tuesday, March 13)
Math 6 - Integer Unit TEST (Tuesday, March 13)

Math 5 - Fractions/Decimals Relationship TEST (Wednesday, March 14)
Social 5 - Champlain and Hudson Activities (Wednesday, March 14)
Social 6 - Cultural Changes (Pages 24-28) (Wednesday, March 14)
Science 5 - Manufactured Products Presentation (Thursday, March 15)
Science 6 - Solar Systems Open-Book Test (Thursday, March 15)

Reminders:
- The 
Mini-Basketball permission form is now OVERDUE.
- The Sarcan Field Trip is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13.
- Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out Friday, March 16.
- The Pita Pit hot lunch is also set for Friday, March 16.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SQ   

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Classroom News - March 8

The following people need to return the Sarcan field trip (scheduled for Tuesday, March 13) newsletter ASAP:
- LA               - LE              - BK             - NK               - JNM

A Mini-Basketball permission form newsletter was sent home earlier in the week.  Please sign and return it by tomorrow (Friday, March 9).


There is also another delicious bake sale tomorrow (Friday, March 9) - $0.50/item.

Homework:

Math 5 - Decimal Benchmarks (x2) (Friday, March 9)
Math 6 - Representing Integers (x2) (Friday, March 9)
Health - Canada's Food Guide (Friday, March 9)

Social 5 - Champlain and Hudson Activities (Wednesday, March 14)
Social 6 - Cultural Changes (Pages 24-28) (Wednesday, March 14)
Science 5 - Manufactured Products Presentation (Thursday, March 15)
Science 6 - Solar Systems Open-Book Test (Thursday, March 15)

Reminders:
- Monday, March 12 is the annual Asessippi Ski Trip.  YAHOO!


* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- SQ   

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Classroom News - March 7

The following people need to return the Sarcan field trip (scheduled for Tuesday, March 13) newsletter ASAP:
- LA               - EE                 - LE              - BK             
- NK              - AA                 - JNM

A Mini-Basketball permission form newsletter was sent home today.  Please sign and return it by Friday, March 9.

ALL Term 2 assignments are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may receive an IE on their Term 2 Report Cards.

Homework:

Math 5 - 5.5 Decimal Benchmarks (Thursday, March 8)
Social 5 - John Cabot and Jacque Cartier  Q's (Thursday, March 8)
Social 6 - Pages 20-23: Culture, Place, Identity (Thursday, March 8)
Health - Canada's Food Guide (Friday, March 9)

Reminders:
- The 2017-2018 Yearbook orders ($25.00 each) are now OVERDUE.
- There is another delicious bake sale on Friday, March 9 ($0.50 each)!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- Mr. Nobody    

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Classroom News - March 6

A Mini-Basketball permission form newsletter was sent home today.  Please sign and return it by Friday, March 9.

Yoga with Mrs. Harman will be tomorrow morning (Wednesday, March 7) at 8:10 a.m. All grades 5 and 6 students are welcome to come and try!

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

Homework:

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Renaming and Rounding Decimals (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Integer Pre-Test (Wednesday, March 7)
Career G. - "Can Afford/Can't Afford" Booklet (Wednesday, March 7)

Social 5 - John Cabot and Jacque Cartier  Q's (Thursday, March 8)
Social 6 - Pages 20-23: Culture, Place, Identity (Thursday, March 8)
Health - Canada's Food Guide (Friday, March 9)

Reminders:

- The 2017-2018 Yearbook orders ($25.00 each) are now OVERDUE.
- A Sarcan field trip newsletter was sent home last week.  Please sign and return the form ASAP.  The trip is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13.
- There is another delicious bake sale on Friday, March 9 ($0.50 each)!

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

Monday, March 5, 2018

Classroom News - March 5

Happy Monday - apparently someone ordered a whole bunch of snow!?!?!  

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about their "Ratio's" math test...

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:

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Renaming and Rounding Decimals (Tuesday, March 6)
Social 5 - John Cabot Q's (Tuesday, March 6)
Career G. - "Can Afford/Can't Afford" Booklet (Wednesday, March 7)
Health - Canada's Food Guide (Friday, March 9)

Reminders:

- The 2017-2018 Yearbook orders ($25.00 each) are now OVERDUE.
- A Sarcan field trip newsletter was sent home last week.  Please sign and return the form ASAP.  The trip is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13.
- There is another delicious bake sale on Friday, March 9 ($0.50 each)!

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

Friday, March 2, 2018

Classroom News - March 2

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.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Ratios Unit TEST (Monday, March 5)

Social 5 - John Cabot Q's (Tuesday, March 6)

Reminders:
- A Sarcan field trip newsletter was sent home yesterday.  Please sign and return the form ASAP.  The field trip is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13.
Also, Yearbook orders were sent home earlier in the week.  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             

- RP                  TP                  - AP                - SQ                 - KS

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Classroom News - March 1

Welcome to March!

A Sarcan field trip newsletter was sent home today.  Please sign and return the form ASAP.  The field trip is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13.

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:

Health - Term 2 Health Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6 sketches) (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Fractions/Decimals (x2) (Friday, March 2)
Math 6 - Equivalent Ratio's (x2) (Friday, March 2)
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 tomorrow (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               
- RP                 - TP                 
- AP                - SQ                 - KS                - SW