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, January 31, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 31

Wow...where did January go?

Homework:

Science - Diameter vs Mass LAB (Friday, Feb. 1)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, Feb. 4.
- The YRHS is hosting an elementary school dance for grade 6 to 8 students on February 11. Tickets are available for $5 from Mr. Trost. The deadline to get your ticket is Friday, Feb. 1.

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

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 30

I hope everyone enjoyed the mid-week "day off"...

We are now officially on the "downhill" part of our school year - as we are now half done Gr. 6!

Homework:
Art - Elements of Art Poster (OVERDUE)

Math - Percents Intro and Pre-Test (Thursday, Jan. 31)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, Feb. 4.
- The YRHS is hosting an elementary school dance for grade 6 to 8 students on February 11. Tickets are available for $5 from Mr. Trost. The deadline to get your ticket is Friday, Feb. 1.

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

- KH                - JK                - SP                     

Monday, January 28, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 28

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's "fractions" math test...

There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 29) as there is a teacher PD.  YAHOO!

Homework:
Art - Elements of Art Poster (OVERDUE)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, Feb. 4.
The YRHS is hosting an elementary school dance for grade 6 to 8 students on February 11. Tickets are available for $5 from Mr. Trost. The deadline to get your ticket is Friday, Feb. 1.

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

- JK                  - KM             - SP                   - AP        

Friday, January 25, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 25

Another set of Scholastic Book Orders was sent home today.  If interested, please return the form and fees by Monday, Feb. 4.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - 5.3 Comparing Fractions (OVERDUE)
Health - Your Health & Decision-Making TEST (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions TEST (Monday, Jan. 28)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Monday, Jan. 28)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.

- There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, Jan. 29 (teacher PD).  YAHOO!

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

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 24

If you haven't already asked, talk to your son/daughter about the "Monthly Budget Activity" in Career Guidance.

For those who pre-ordered, the Pita Pit lunch is tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 25).  YUMMY!

Homework:
Math - 5.3 Comparing Fractions (Friday, Jan. 24)
Health - Your Health & Decision-Making TEST (Friday, Jan. 25)
Math - Fractions TEST (Monday, Jan. 28)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Monday, Jan. 28)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.

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

- AP                  - RF-S            

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 23

We have decided to move both the Health Test and Math Test to different dates (see below)...

Also, don't forget to work on your term 2 health goal.

Homework:
Science - Solar System Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - Convert Mixed Numbers/Improper Fractions (OVERDUE)

Career Guidance - Monthly Budget Activity (Thursday, Jan. 24)
Math - 7.6 Comparing Fractions (Thursday, Jan. 24)
Health - Your Health & Decision-Making TEST (Friday, Jan. 25)
Math - Fractions TEST (Monday, Jan. 28)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Monday, Jan. 28)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- For those who pre-ordered, the Pita Pit lunch is Friday, Jan. 25.
- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.

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

- AP                 - RF-S            

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 22

Homework:
Science - Solar System Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - Convert Mixed Numbers/Improper Fractions (Wednesday, Jan. 23)
Health - Your Health & Decision-Making Unit TEST (Wednesday, Jan. 23)
Career Guidance - Monthly Budget Activity (Wednesday, Jan. 23)

Math - Fractions TEST (Friday, Jan. 25)

Art - Elements of Art Poster (Monday, Jan. 28)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- For those who pre-ordered, the Pita Pit lunch is Friday, Jan. 25.
- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.

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

Monday, January 21, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 21

Happy Monday!

Homework:

Math - Mixed Numbers/Improper Fractions (Tuesday, Jan. 22)
Science - Solar System Activity (Tuesday, Jan. 22)

Health - Your Health & Decision-Making Unit TEST (Wednesday, Jan. 23)
Career Guidance - Monthly Budget Activity (Wednesday, Jan. 23)

Math - Fractions TEST (Friday, Jan. 25)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- For those who pre-ordered, the Pita Pit lunch is Friday, Jan. 25.

- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.

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

Friday, January 18, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 18

In case you missed it...ask your son/daughter about there Term 2 Health Goal (that most students plan on completing by the end of January and/or that most students plan on having their parents sign a sheet to show evidence of them working on the goal).

Have a wonderful (and hopefully warmer) weekend!

Homework:

Math - 5.1 Mixed Numbers (Monday, Jan. 21)
Science - Solar System Activity (Tuesday, Jan. 22)
Career Guidance - Monthly Budget Activity (Wednesday, Jan. 23)

Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- For those who pre-ordered, the Pita Pit lunch is Friday, Jan. 25.

- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.

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

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 17

Ask your son/daughter about there Term 2 Health Goal (that most students plan on completing by the end of January and/or that most students plan on having their parents sign a sheet to show evidence of them working on the goal).

There is another "bake sale" scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 18).  Items are $0.50 each.  YUMMY!

Homework:

Health - Term 2 Goal "First Draft" (OVERDUE)

Math - Improper Fractions (Friday, Jan. 18)
Science - Solar System Activity (Tuesday, Jan. 22)
Career Guidance - Monthly Budget Activity (Wednesday, Jan. 23)

Reminders:

- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.  

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

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 16

Just a reminder to dress for appropriate "outdoor" weather - toque, mitts, ski pants, jacket, etc.

Homework:

Health - Term 1 Goal (Thursday, Jan. 17)
Science - Solar System Activity (Tuesday, Jan. 22)
Career Guidance - Monthly Budget Activity (Wednesday, Jan. 23)

Reminders:
- There is another "bake sale" scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18 ($0.50/item)

- If interested, "bullying-awareness t-shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.  

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

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 15

If interested, "Pink T-Shirt" orders are due Monday, Jan. 28.  Information was sent home today.

Homework:
Math - Compare Fractions/Common Denominators (Wednesday, Jan. 16)

Health - Term 1 Goal (Thursday, Jan. 17)

Reminders:

- There is another "bake sale" scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18 ($0.50/item)

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

Monday, January 14, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 14

Happy Monday!

Another delicious hot lunch, compliments of Pita Pit, is coming.  If interested, please return the order from by tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 15). YUMMY!

Homework:
Science - Space Definitions (OVERDUE)

Reminders:

- There is another "bake sale" scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18 ($0.50/item)

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

Friday, January 11, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 11

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - 5.2 Equivalent Fractions (Monday, Jan. 14)

Science - Space Definitions (Monday, Jan. 14)

Reminders:
Another delicious hot lunch, compliments of Pita Pit, is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 25.  If interested, please return the order from by Tuesday, Jan. 15. YUMMY!

- Speaking of delicious, there is also another "bake sale" scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18 ($0.50/item)

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

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 10

One more day to go...

Homework:
Math - Equivalent Fractions (OVERDUE)

Science - Space Definitions (Monday, Jan. 14)

Reminders:
Another delicious hot lunch, compliments of Pita Pit, is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 25.  If interested, please return the order from by Tuesday, Jan. 15. YUMMY!

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

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 9

Another delicious hot lunch, compliments of Pita Pit, is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 25.  If interested, please return the order from by Tuesday, Jan. 15. YUMMY!

Homework:
Math - Equivalent Fractions (Thursday, Jan. 9)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress appropriately for outside recess - toque, mitts, ski pants, jacket, etc.

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

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 8

Don't forget to look into the "Remind App service disruption for Rogers and Bell customers in Canada" - noted in yesterday's Remind post.

Homework:
Math - 5.1 Intro to Fractions (Wednesday, Jan. 8)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress appropriately for outside recess - toque, mitts, ski pants, jacket, etc.

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

Monday, January 7, 2019

Classroom News - Jan. 7

Welcome back!

I hope the break was restful, yet full of family, friends, and making lifelong memories...

Homework:
Art - Pointillism Sketch (OVERDUE)
Science - Electricity Test/Assignment (OVERDUE)
Science - Career in Electricity Presentation (OVERDUE)


Reminders:
- Be sure to dress appropriately for outside recess - toque, mitts, ski pants, jacket, etc.

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