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



Friday, November 30, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 30

Ask your son/daughter about today's "N6.4 Multiplication and Dividing Decimals" TEST...

MC Knoll is looking for some help with our Christmas Concert (scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 19).  Families are encouraged to share their stories around Christmas traditions, memories, etc.  A journal letter was sent home yesterday with details.  Please complete it with your son/daughter and return it by Monday, Dec. 3.


Speaking of Christmas, if you are looking for some Christmas gift ideas, another Scholastic book order was sent home today.  Orders are due by Friday, Dec. 7.  If it is more convenient, you can order online:


Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Career G. - "Where Does the Time Go?" - 1st Page (Thursday, Dec. 6)

Reminders:
- For those who ordered, the "In Good Taste" Fundraiser pickup is on Tuesday, December 4 from 4:00 until 5:30 p.m.

- Our Gr. 6 students are responsible for providing baking for the next bake sale (Friday, Dec. 7).  Students are asked to provide "individually wrapped" items for this delicious event.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AC                   

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 29

Be sure to study, study, study for tomorrow's N6.4 Multiplication and Dividing Decimals TEST...

Also, MC Knoll is looking for some help with our Christmas Concert (scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 19).  Families are encouraged to share their stories around Christmas traditions, memories, etc.  A journal letter was sent home today with details.  Please complete it with your son/daughter and return it by Monday, Dec. 3.

Homework:

Math - N6.4 Multiplying/Dividing Decimals TEST (Friday, Nov. 30)
Career G. - "Where Does the Time Go?" - 1st Page (Thursday, Dec. 6)

Reminders:
- For those who ordered, the "In Good Taste" Fundraiser pickup is on Tuesday, December 4 from 4:00 until 5:30 p.m.


* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AC                   

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 28

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Marble Jar Party"!

The Gr. 6 Band students will be having a full band Christmas Concert practice tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 29) from 12:30-2:00 at Yorkdale.  Transportation will be provided.

Homework:
Math - 3.7 Dividing a Decimal Less than 1 (Thursday, Nov. 29)

Math - N6.4 Multiplying/Dividing Decimals TEST (Friday, Nov. 30)

Reminders:
- For those who ordered, the "In Good Taste" Fundraiser pickup is on Tuesday, December 4 from 4:00 until 5:30 p.m.


* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AC                   

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 27

Our 6ME class is hoping to celebrate the Term 1 success by having a "Marble Jar" party tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, Nov. 28) from 12:45-3:30.  Students will be watching the movie "Holes" (as part of their ELA programming), playing board games, and learning Walleyball.  Students are welcome to bring a board game and/or some healthy snacks/drinks for the festivities - either for themselves or for the class.  Parents are also welcome to come and spend the afternoon with us!

Homework:
Math - 3.6 Dividing Decimals (Wednesday, Nov. 28)

Science - 3.1 Power Lines (Wednesday, Nov. 28)
Math - N6.4 Multiplying/Dividing Decimals TEST (Friday, Nov. 30)

Reminders:
- For those who ordered, the "In Good Taste" Fundraiser pickup is on Tuesday, December 4 from 4:00 until 5:30 p.m.

- The Gr. 6 Band students will be having a full band Christmas Concert practice Thursday, Nov. 29 from 12:30-2:00 at Yorkdale.  Transportation will be provided.

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

Monday, November 26, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 26

Happy Monday!

For those students who signed-up, curling and basketball season has now arrived!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Music test...

Homework:
Math - 3.6 Dividing Decimals (Tuesday, Nov. 27)

Math - N6.4 Multiplying/Dividing Decimals TEST (Friday, Nov. 30)

Reminders:
- Our 6ME class is hoping to celebrate the Term 1 success by having a "Marble Jar" party on Wednesday, Nov. 28.  Ask your son/daughter about it!

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

Friday, November 23, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Thank you to everyone for all of the great conversations over the passed few days.  As we discussed, let's work together to help your child reach their potential!

Have a wonderful weekend...

Homework:
Math - 9.6 and 3.5 Dividing Decimals (Monday, Nov. 26)
Music - Musicals Test (Monday, Nov. 26)

Reminders:
Look out for the MC Knoll float during tomorrow's (Saturday, Nov. 24) "Santa Claus Parade".

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

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 22

The parent/teacher/student interviews continue immediately after school today.  Again, I look forward to the conversations!

Please return the Term 1 report card envelopes ASAP.

Homework:
Math - Division by 10's, 100's, 1000's (Friday, Nov. 23)
Music - Musicals Test (Monday, Nov. 26)

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll Book Fair continues tonight during interviews...


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

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 21

The parent/teacher/student interviews are scheduled immediately after school today and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 22).  I look forward to the conversations!

Please return the Term 1 report card envelopes ASAP.

Homework:
Math - 3.2 & 9.4 Estimate Quotients and Products (OVERDUE)

Science - Electrical Circuits (Section 6-9) (OVERDUE)
Health - Redo "What Would You Do?" Skits (Thursday, Nov. 22)
Music - Musicals Test (Thursday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll Book Fair is scheduled for tonight and will continue until tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 22).

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

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 20

Please return the Term 1 report card envelopes ASAP.

The parent/teacher/student interviews are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 21) and Thursday, Nov. 22.

Homework:
Math - 3.2 & 9.4 Estimate Quotients and Products (Wednesday, Nov. 21)

Science - Electrical Circuits (Section 6-9) (Wednesday, Nov. 21)
Health - Redo "What Would You Do?" Skits (Thursday, Nov. 22)
Music - Musicals Test (Thursday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll Book Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Thursday, Nov. 22.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AC              

Monday, November 19, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 19

Happy Monday!

Please return the Term 1 report card envelopes ASAP...

The parent/teacher/student interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Thursday, Nov. 22.

Homework:
Math - 3.3 and 3.4 Multiplying Decimals (OVERDUE)
Health - "What Would You Do" Skits (Tuesday, Nov. 20)

Music - Musicals Test (Thursday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:
- The MC Knoll Book Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Thursday, Nov. 22.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AC              

Friday, November 16, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 16

The Term 1 Report Cards were distributed today.  I encourage everyone to have thoughtful conversation in reviewing Term 1 and, just as important, setting goals for Term 2.

The parent/teacher/student interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Thursday, Nov. 22.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Math - 3.3 and 3.4 Multiplying Decimals (Monday, Nov. 19)
Health - "What Would You Do" Skits (Tuesday, Nov. 20)

Music - Musicals Test (Thursday, Nov. 22)

Reminders:

- The MC Knoll Book Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Thursday, Nov. 22.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AC               - SP               - AR

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 15

Thanks to everyone who returned the "Good Taste Fundraiser"!

Term 1 Report Cards will be distributed tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 16)

Homework:
Math - Multiplying Decimals Practice (Friday, Nov. 16)

Health - "What Would You Do" Skits (Tuesday, Nov. 20)

Reminders:

- Some important information about "parent/teacher interviews" was sent home last week.  Please contact the school if the assigned time does not work.
- Friday, Nov. 16 will also be "Hat Day" ($1 donation goes towards SPCA)
- The next delicious MC Knoll bake sale is Friday, Nov. 16 ($0.50/item).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AC               - HN               - SP                 - AP                 - AR

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 14

Some important information about "parent/teacher interviews" was sent home last week.  Please contact the school if the assigned time does not work.

Term 1 Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, Nov. 16.

Homework:
Math - 9.2 Multiplying Money (Thursday, Nov. 15)

Health - "What Would You Do" Skits (Tuesday, Nov. 20)

Reminders:

- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.
- Friday, Nov. 16 will also be "Hat Day" ($1 donation goes towards SPCA)
- The next delicious MC Knoll bake sale is Friday, Nov. 16 ($0.50/item).

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

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 13

Happy Tuesday!

Some important information about "parent/teacher interviews" was sent home last week.  Please contact the school if the assigned time does not work.

Term 1 Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, Nov. 16.

Homework:
Science - Sources of Electricity Booklet (OVERDUE)
Math - Multiplying by 10's, 100's, 1000's (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders:

- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.
- Friday, Nov. 16 will also be "Hat Day" ($1 donation goes towards SPCA)
- The next delicious MC Knoll bake sale is Friday, Nov. 16 ($0.50/item).

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

Friday, November 9, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 9

Lest we forget...



Homework:
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Career Poster (OVERDUE)
ELA - Suspense Stories (OVERDUE)

Science - Sources of Electricity Booklet (Tuesday, Nov. 13)

Reminders:
Some important information about "parent/teacher interviews" was sent home yesterday.  Please contact the school if the assigned time does not work.
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Nov. 12 (in lieu of Remembrance Day)
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.
- Term 1 Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, Nov. 16
- Friday, Nov. 16 will also be "Hat Day" ($1 donation goes towards SPCA)
- The next delicious MC Knoll bake sale is Friday, Nov. 16 ($0.50/item).

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

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 8

The MCK Remembrance Day service is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 9) at 10:30 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately and, if possible, make a small poppy donation.

ALL Term 1 assignments are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may have earned an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Some important information about "parent/teacher interviews" was sent home today.  Please contact the school if the assigned time does not work.

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Career Poster (OVERDUE)

ELA - Suspense Stories (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.

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

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 7

ALL Term 1 assignments are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may have earned an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (OVERDUE)
Career G. - Career Poster (OVERDUE)

Math - Adding/Subtracting Decimals (Thursday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:
- The MCK Remembrance Day service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately and, if possible, make a small poppy donation.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.

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

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 6

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

Homework:

Art - Halloween Sketch (OVERDUE)

Math - N6.4 Decimals Pre-Test and Ch. 9 Activity (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Career G. - Career Poster (Wednesday, Nov. 7)

Reminders:
- The MCK Remembrance Day service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately and, if possible, make a small poppy donation.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.

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

Monday, November 5, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 5

Happy Monday!

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:

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

Reminders:

- The MCK Remembrance Day service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately and, if possible, make a small poppy donation.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.

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

Friday, November 2, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 2

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test - Order of Operations...

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. 

Have a great weekend!

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

Reminders:

- The MCK Remembrance Day service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately and, if possible, make a small poppy donation.
- The "Good Taste Fundraiser" are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.

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

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Classroom News - Nov. 1

Happy November!

It is that time of the year again - the annual "Good Taste Fundraiser".  Fundraising forms were sent home today and are due back by Thursday, Nov. 15.

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 - Order of Operations Word Problems (Friday, Nov. 2)

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 tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 2) during lunch recess.

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