Classroom News - Sept. 28

As part of our Health curriculum, students are asked to "analyze advertisements" over the next 7 days.  In particular, students are to keep track of how many different advertisements they are exposed to from today until next Friday, Oct. 5 - including advertisements found in TV, radio, internet, magazine, billboard, etc.  Students can collect their data using either the "Advertisement LAB" handout, or using their own data collection tool.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Health - 1.3 Health Skills (OVERDUE)
Math - N6.2 - Pre-Test, Banner, Math Facts (Monday, Oct. 1)
Health - Advertisement LAB (Friday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 5.  You can also order online at Scholastic Canada -  https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home
- Please return the "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser" order form by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                       

Classroom News - Sept. 27

Ask your son/daughter about today's VERY busy day:
* The Math "Place Value Test"
* A surprise visit by the Sunrise Health Region (ie: students received their immunization needles)
* The Terry Fox Walk
* Orange Shirt Day 
* Author Sigmund Brower 

One more (less busy) day to go!

Homework:
Health - 1.3 Health Skills (Friday, Sept. 28)

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 5.  You can also order online at Scholastic Canada -  https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home
- Please return the "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser" order form by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                       

Classroom News - Sept. 26

Everyone looked quite impressive today for our school pictures!!

Tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 27) is a VERY busy day, including:
* The annual Terry Fox Walk.  Please consider donating a toonie for Terry!
* Orange Shirt Day - to create an awareness of residential schools and to recognize that EVERY CHILD MATTERS!
* Famous author Sigmund Brower visiting MC Knoll to discuss the importance of reading and writing.


A variety of Scholastic book orders were sent home yesterday.  If interested in ordering, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 5.  You can also order online at Scholastic Canada -  https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home


Homework:
Math - Place Value TEST (Thursday, Sept. 27)
Health - 1.3 Health Skills (Friday, Sept. 28)

Reminders:
- Please return the "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser" order form by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              - AC            

Classroom News - Sept. 25

It was sure nice to see a little bit of sunshine today!?!?

A variety of Scholastic book orders were sent home today.  If interested in ordering, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Oct. 5.  You can also order online at Scholastic Canada -  https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home

MC Knoll picture day is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 26).  Don't forget to bring your SMILE!

Homework:
Music - Rhapsody in Blue (OVERDUE)
Math - 2.8 Using Decimals (Wednesday, Sept. 26)
Math - Place Value TEST (Thursday, Sept. 27)

Reminders:
- Thursday, Sept. 27 is the annual Terry Fox Walk.  Please consider donating to this worthy cause!
- Thursday, Sept. 27 is "Orange Shirt Day" - to create an awareness of residential schools and to recognize that EVERY CHILD MATTERS!
- Famous author Sigmund Brower will be visiting MC Knoll on Thursday, Sept. 27 to discuss the importance of reading and writing.
- Please return the "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser" order form by Wednesday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              - AC            

Classroom News - Sept. 24

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Fitness Assessment...

Homework:
Math - 3.1 Numbers Beyond Thousandths (Tuesday, Sept. 25)
Music - Rhapsody in Blue (Tuesday, Sept. 25)
Math - Place Value TEST (Thursday, Sept. 27)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 26.  SMILE!
- Thursday, Sept. 27 is the annual Terry Fox Walk.  Please consider donating to this worthy cause!
- Thursday, Sept. 27 is "Orange Shirt Day" - to create an awareness of residential schools and to recognize that EVERY CHILD MATTERS!
- Famous author Sigmund Brower will be visiting MC Knoll on Thursday, Sept. 27 to discuss the importance of reading and writing.
- Please return the "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser" order form by Wednesday, Oct. 10. 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              - AC            

Classroom News - Sept. 21

Unfortunately, the "Storm Hunter" had to cancel his presentation today!?!?

The following people need to return the Gr. 6 Health Immunizations and the "Getting Acquainted" activity:
- LA              - AC         
    
Thursday, Sept. 26 is the annual Terry Fox Walk.  Please consider donating to this worthy cause!

Have a great weekend!   

Homework:
Math - 2.6 Representing Millionths (Monday, Sept. 24)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 26.  SMILE!
- Thursday, Sept. 27 is "Orange Shirt Day" - to create an awareness of residential schools and to recognize that EVERY CHILD MATTERS!
- Famous author Sigmund Brower will be visiting MC Knoll on Thursday, Sept. 27 to discuss the importance of reading and writing.
- Please return the "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser" order form by Wednesday, Oct. 10. 

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              - AC              - RFS    

Classroom News - Sept. 20

Students will be enjoying a presentation from the "Storm Hunter" tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 21) from 1:00-2:00.  Everyone is welcome to come!

Also, a newsletter was sent home today regarding the upcoming "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser".  Please return the order form by Tuesday, Oct. 10.

The following people need to return the Gr. 6 Health Immunizations:
- LA              - AC                  - KM                 

The following people have yet to return the "Getting Acquainted" activity:
- LA             - AC                - MD           

Homework:
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Career Survey (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Picture day is coming - Wednesday, Sept. 26!  Some information was sent home earlier in the week.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              - AC                  - KM               - EMc            - RFS    

Classroom News - Sept. 19

Our 6ME class have paired-up with the 2B class to enjoy some buddy activities together.  Today, students read books together!

The following people need to return the Gr. 6 Health Immunizations:
- LA              - AC                  - KM                   

The following people have yet to return the "Getting Acquainted" activity:
- LA             - AC                - MD             

Homework:
Health - Lesson 1:Your Total Health (OVERDUE)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Career Survey (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Picture day is coming - Wednesday, Sept. 26!  Some information was sent home yesterday...

Classroom News - Sept. 18

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

The following people need to return the Gr. 6 Health Immunizations:
- LA              - AC                  - KM                    - EMc

The following people have yet to return the "Getting Acquainted" activity:
- LA             - AC                - MD               - HM              - SQ

Homework:
Health - Lesson 1:Your Total Health (OVERDUE)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Career Survey (Wednesday, Sept. 19)

Reminders:
- Picture day is coming - Wednesday, Sept. 26!  Some information was sent home today...

Classroom News - Sept. 14

Some important information was sent home earlier in the week about Gr. 6 Health Immunizations.  Please complete the package and return it to the school by Monday, Sept. 17.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - 2.1 Large Numbers and 2.4 Renaming Numbers (Monday, Sept. 17)
Health - Lesson 1:Your Total Health (Monday, Sept. 17)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Monday, Sept. 17)

Reminders:
- Please return the "Getting Acquainted" Activity ASAP.
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies classes properly. 
- Another exciting Cross-Country Meet is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 17 at Deer Park. 

Classroom News - Sept. 13

Some important information was sent home yesterday about Gr. 6 Health Immunizations.  Please complete the package and return it to the school by Monday, Sept. 17.

Ask your son/daughter about their Art Sketchbook...

Homework:
Math - 2.1 Numbers in the Millions (Friday, Sept. 14)
Music - Abstract Sketch (Friday, Sept. 14)
Health - Lesson 1:Your Total Health (Monday, Sept. 17)
Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Monday, Sept. 17)

Reminders:
- Please return the "Getting Acquainted" Activity ASAP.
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies classes properly.  

Classroom News - Sept. 12

Some important information was sent home today about Gr. 6 Health Immunizations.  Please complete the package and return it to the school by Monday, Sept. 17.

The first Cross-Country Meet is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13) at Cherrydale.  Good luck to those athletes!
     
Homework:
Math - Place Value Review Booklet (Thursday, Sept. 13)
Music - Abstract Sketch (Friday, Sept. 14)
Health - Lesson 1:Your Total Health (Monday, Sept. 17)

Reminders:
- Please return the "Getting Acquainted" Activity ASAP.
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies classes properly.  

Classroom News - Sept. 11

We are slowly getting back into routine.  Students have made it through their first 6-day cycle of classes!

A few items were sent home last week:
        - Getting Acquainted Activity (please complete and return)
        - MC Knoll Clothing Order (due tomorrow - Wednesday, Sept. 12)
     
Homework:
Career G. - Multiple Intelligence Survey (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies classes properly.  Please provide this ASAP.  Thanks in advance!
- Cross-Country season is upon us!  The first meet is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13 at Cherrydale.

Classroom News - Sept. 10

Happy Monday!

The following forms are now OVERDUE (LA, AC, RFS):
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)
        - Safety Patrol form (optional)
        - Milk Purchase form (optional)

A few other items were sent home last week:
        - Getting Acquainted Activity (please complete and return)
        - MC Knoll Clothing Order (optional)
       
Homework:
Math - N6.1 Pre-Test (Tuesday, Sept. 11)
Career G. - Multiple Intelligence Survey (Tuesday, Sept. 11)

Reminders:
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies classes properly.  Please provide this ASAP.  Thanks in advance!
- Cross-Country season is upon us!  The first meet is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13 at Cherrydale.

Classroom News - Sept. 7

Thanks to everyone who came out to the MC Knoll "Open House" yesterday.  I enjoyed the conversations!

The following forms are now OVERDUE (LA, AC, RFS):
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)
        - Safety Patrol form (optional)
        - Milk Purchase form (optional)

A few other items were sent home today including:
        - Getting Acquainted Activity (please complete and return)
        - MC Knoll Clothing Order (optional)
        - Meet the Teacher Letters

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Art - Locker Name Tag (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies classes properly.  Please provide this ASAP.  Thanks in advance!

Classroom News - Sept. 6

Come on out to the MC Knoll "Open House" today from 3:30-5:30!

Please sign/return the following forms by tomorrow (Friday, Sept, 7): 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)
        - Safety Patrol form (optional)
        - Milk Purchase form (optional)

Homework:
Art - Locker Name Tag (Friday, Sept. 7)

Reminders:
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies classes properly.  Please provide this ASAP.  Thanks in advance!

Classroom News - Sept. 5

Students have successfully setup accounts using the "Google Classroom" platform, as well as "Math Prodigy".  Ask your son/daughter about them!

Also, students accomplished their first math assessment of the year - the Gr. 6 Math Screener.

Come on out to the MC Knoll "Open House" tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 6) from 3:30-5:30. 

Homework:
Art - Locker Name Tag (Friday, Sept. 7)

Reminders:
- Students will need an extra 2" binder to help setup their Science/Social Studies properly.  Please provide this ASAP.  Thanks in advance!
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 

- Some items that were sent home yesterday:        
        - Fair Notice Letter (tan)
        - Attendance Letter (green)
   
- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 7: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)
        - Safety Patrol form (optional)
        - Milk Purchase form (optional)

Classroom News - Sept. 4

WELCOME BACK!

I hope everyone had a fantastic summer - full of rest and relaxation!

I am very excited for another wonderful school year - this time as your son/daughter's Grade 6 teacher!

Homework:
All About Me Activity (Wednesday, Sept. 5)

Reminders:
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 

- Some items that were sent home today include:        
        - Fair Notice Letter (tan)
        - Attendance Letter (green)
        - Open House Information (scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 6)
   
- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 7: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)
        - Student Contact Information Sheet (white)