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



Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 31

Happy Halloween!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Halloween celebration - "Water Olympics"...

ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Wednesday, Nov. 7.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.  

Homework:
Math - 2.7 Order of Operations (Thursday, Nov. 1)

Science - Static Electricity Uses (Thursday, Nov. 1)
Math - Order of Operations TEST (Friday, Nov. 2)

Art - Halloween Sketch (Tuesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 7)

Reminders:

- Any Gr. 6-8 students who are interested in singing the Remembrance Day songs, the first practice will be Friday, Nov. 2 during lunch recess.

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

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 30

With October coming to an end, it is also that time of the year to start thinking about Term 1 report cards.  That is, Term 1 Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, Nov. 16.  As a result, ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Wednesday, Nov. 7.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.  

Any Gr. 6-8 students who are interested in singing the Remembrance Day songs, there will be a short meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 31) during the first recess.

Homework:
Math - Order of Operations Practice (Wednesday, Oct. 31)

Math - Order of Operations TEST (Friday, Nov. 2)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 7)

Reminders:
- The Gr. 6-8 students will be enjoying a Halloween celebration tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 31).  Students will be participating in "Water Olympics" at the Gallagher Center from 1:15-2:45.  Students will need appropriate swimming gear.  Please return the permission form ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KH                 - KM            - AP  

Monday, October 29, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 29

Happy Monday!

With October coming to an end, it is also that time of the year to start thinking about Term 1 report cards.  That is, Term 1 Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, Nov. 16.  As a result, ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Wednesday, Nov. 7.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.  

Homework:
Math - Division Booklet (OVERDUE)

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 7)

Reminders:

- The Gr. 6-8 students will be enjoying a Halloween celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 31.  Students will be participating in "Water Olympics" at the Gallagher Center from 1:15-2:45.  Students will need appropriate swimming gear.  Please return the permission form ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KH                 - KM            - AP  

Friday, October 26, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 26

Sorry about the "no post" yesterday - as I was away at a teacher professional development.

There will be a Halloween-themed school dance tonight 7:00-9:00.  Prizes will be awarded for Halloween costumes!

For those people who ordered, the "Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser" pickup is scheduled for today (Friday, Oct. 26) from 4:00-5:30.

Homework:
Math - Division Booklet (Monday, Oct. 29)

Reminders:

- The Gr. 6-8 students will be enjoying a Halloween celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 31.  Students will be participating in "Water Olympics" at the Gallagher Center from 1:15-2:45.  Students will need appropriate swimming gear.  Please return the permission form ASAP.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KH                 - KM            - AP  

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 24

The following people need to sign and return the N6.2 Math Test (Factors/Multiples) that was sent home last week:
- KM               - SP                    - AP               

Homework:

Art - Caricatures (OVERDUE)
Science - SaskPower Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - Multiplication Booklet (Thursday, Oct. 25)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll is hosting a "Family Pumpkin Carving" night tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 25) from 5:00-8:00.  Pumpkins will be provided.  Bring your own carving tools.
- There will be a Halloween-themed school dance on Friday, Oct. 26 from 7:00-9:00 ($2 admission).

- For those people who ordered, the "Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser" pickup is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26 from 4:00-5:30.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KH                 - KM            - AP  

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 23

The following people need to sign and return the N6.2 Math Test (Factors/Multiples) that was sent home last week:
- KM               - SP                    - AP                   - SQ

Homework:

Art - Caricatures (OVERDUE)
Science - SaskPower Assignment (OVERDUE)

Math - Adding/Subtracting (Wednesday, Oct. 24)

Reminders:

- MC Knoll is hosting a "Family Pumpkin Carving" night on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:00-8:00.
- There will be a Halloween-themed school dance on Friday, Oct. 26 ($2 admission).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KH                 - KM            - AP  

Monday, October 22, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 22

Happy Monday!

The following people need to sign and return the N6.2 Math Test (Factors/Multiples) that was sent home last week:
- MD                  - KM                 - EMc                
- SP                    - AP                   - SQ

Homework:

Art - Caricatures (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
Science - SaskPower Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:

- Picture retakes are scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 23).
- MC Knoll is hosting a "Family Pumpkin Carving" night on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:00-8:00.
- There will be a Halloween-themed school dance on Friday, Oct. 26 ($2 admission).

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

Friday, October 19, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 19

Please discuss with your child the N6.2 Math Test (Factors/Multiples) that was sent home today.  Please sign and return the test - to show evidence of this conversation. 

The Scholastic book orders (for those who purchased) were distributed today...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricatures (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
Science - SaskPower Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- For those who pre-ordered, the Boston Pizza "hot lunch" is Monday, Oct. 22.

- Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 23.
- MC Knoll is hosting a "Family Pumpkin Carving" night on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:00-8:00.
- There will be a Halloween-themed school dance on Friday, Oct. 26.

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

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 18

One more day to go!!

Homework:

Math - Order of Operations Pre-Test (Friday, Oct. 19)

Health - Decision-Making Scenarios (Friday, Oct. 19)

Reminders:
- There is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 19) - items are $0.50 each.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KM             - HN               - AP       

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 17

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Factors/Multiples" Math assessment...

Homework:

Music - Firebird Suite CD Cover Sketch (Thursday, Oct. 18)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Thursday, Oct. 18)

Reminders:
- School picture orders are now OVERDUE.
- There is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 19 - items are $0.50 each.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KM             - HN               - AP       

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 16

Be sure to study, study, study for the "Factors/Multiples" Math test tomorrow!

Homework:

Math - N6.2 Factors/Multiples TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 17)
Music - Firebird Suite CD Cover Sketch (Thursday, Oct. 18)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Thursday, Oct. 18)

Reminders:
- If interested, school picture orders are due tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 17).
- Please consider donating any non-perishable food items to the FCC Drive Away Hunger program by tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 17).

- There is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 19 - items are $0.50 each.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - AC             - KM             - HN               - AP               

Monday, October 15, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 15

Happy Monday!

We are just about to finish up another Math unit on Factors/Multiples, finish our first Music unit on Fantasia, and have just started our next Phys. Ed. unit on volleyball.  Many exciting days are still to come! 

Homework:

Math -2.5 Investigating Factors (Tuesday, Oct. 16)
Math - N6.2 Factors/Multiples TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 17)

Music - Fantasia TEST (Thursday, Oct. 18)

Reminders:
- If interested, school picture orders are due Wednesday, Oct. 17.
- Please consider donating any non-perishable food items to the FCC Drive Away Hunger program by Thursday, Oct. 18.

- There is a delicious MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 19 - items are $0.50 each.  YUMMY!

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

- HN                  - SP                 - AP               

Friday, October 12, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 12

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
Science - Scientist Timeline (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.4 Factor Trees (Monday, Oct. 15)
Math - N6.2 Factors/Multiples TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 17)

Music - Fantasia TEST (Thursday, Oct. 18)

Reminders:
- If interested, school picture orders are due Wednesday, Oct. 17.
- Please consider donating any non-perishable food items to the FCC Drive Away Hunger program by Thursday, Oct. 18.

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

- HN                  - SP                 - AP               

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 11

Please check to see if your son/daughter has OVERDUE homework - as there are quite a few students not meeting Gr. 6 expectations and "completing work on-time".

Homework:

Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
Science - Scientist Timeline (OVERDUE)
Math - 2.4 and 3.3 Prime and Composite (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders:
- The Boston Pizza hot lunch forms is now OVERDUE.
- Also, if interested, school picture orders are due Wednesday, Oct. 17.
- Please consider donating any non-perishable food items to the FCC Drive Away Hunger program by Thursday, Oct. 18.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                  - AC                 - RFS            - KH              - 
KM     
- EMc                - HN                - SP               - AP               - TW

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 10

I hope the Thanksgiving long-weekend was enjoyable for you and your family!

Homework:
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)

Math - 3.1 Factors (Thursday, Oct. 11)
Science - Scientist Timeline (Thursday, Oct. 11)

Reminders:
- The "Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser" is now OVERDUE...

- If interested, please return the Boston Pizza hot lunch forms by tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 11).
- Also, if interested, school picture orders are due Wednesday, Oct. 17.
- Please consider donating any non-perishable food items to the FCC Drive Away Hunger program by Thursday, Oct. 18.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                   

Friday, October 5, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 5

Have a wonderful long-weekend!

We will see everyone back on Wednesday, Oct. 10...

Homework:
Health - Advertisement LAB (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 10)

Science - Scientist Timeline (Thursday, Oct. 11)

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

- If interested, please return the Boston Pizza hot lunch forms by Thursday, Oct. 11.
- Also, if interested, school picture orders are due Wednesday, Oct. 17.
- Please consider donating any non-perishable food items to the FCC Drive Away Hunger program by Thursday, Oct. 18.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                - RFS               - SP                  - AR        

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 4

A few important items were sent home today, including:
- Boston Pizza hot lunch (due Thursday, Oct. 11...if interested)
- School Pictures (due Wednesday, Oct. 17...if interested)
- FCC Drive Away Hunger (please consider donating non-perishable food items to this worthy cause ASAP)

Homework:
Math - 2.3 Multiples (Friday, Oct. 5)
Health - Advertisement LAB (Friday, Oct. 5)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 10)

Science - Scientist Timeline (Thursday, Oct. 11)

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the appropriate form and fees by tomorrow (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                       

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 3

Homework:
Math - 3.2 Multiples (Thursday, Oct. 4)

Health - Advertisement LAB (Friday, Oct. 5)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 10)

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                       

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 2

Ask your son/daughter about today's presentation from the Tornado Hunter...

Also, students have finished up their first unit in Phys. Ed. - football.  Students will soon work on their volleyball skills!

Homework:

Health - Advertisement LAB (Friday, Oct. 5)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 10)

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                       

Monday, October 1, 2018

Classroom News - Oct. 1

Happy October 1st!

The Tornado Hunter is scheduled to return to our school tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 2) from 9:00-10:00.  Come on out to learn something new!

Homework:
Math - N6.2 - Pre-Test, Banner, Math Facts (OVERDUE)
Health - Advertisement LAB (Friday, Oct. 5)
Art - Art Folders (Wednesday, Oct. 10)

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