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, February 28, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 28

Where did the time go (in February)!?!?

With February now over, it is that time to start thinking about report cards.  ALL Term 2 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Wednesday, March 13.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:

Health - Term Goal (OVERDUE)
Math - 11.1 Substituting Variables (Friday, March 1)
Science - Earth's Seasons (x2) (Friday, March 1)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, March 6)

Reminders:

- Kinsmen Telemiracle 43 is happening this weekend in Saskatoon.  MC Knoll is selling helping hands all week. Donations would be greatly appreciated to support this great event.

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

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 27

Great job to everyone who participated in PINK day! 

With February soon coming to an end, it is that time to start thinking about report cards.  ALL Term 2 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Wednesday, March 13.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:
Math - Algebra Intro (x2) (OVERDUE)

Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)
Science - Earth's Seasons (x2) (Friday, March 1)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, March 6)

Reminders:

- Kinsmen Telemiracle 43 is happening this weekend in Saskatoon.  MC Knoll is selling helping hands all week. Donations would be greatly appreciated to support this great event. 

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

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 26

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 27) is PINK day.  Students are encouraged to wear PINK to raise awareness of bullying.

With February soon coming to an end, it is that time to start thinking about report cards.  ALL Term 2 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Wednesday, March 13.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card. 

Homework:
Math - Algebra Intro (x2) (Wednesday, Feb. 27)

Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, March 6)

Reminders:

- Kinsmen Telemiracle 43 is happening this weekend in Saskatoon.  MC Knoll is selling helping hands all week. Donations would be greatly appreciated to support this great event.  

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

Monday, February 25, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 25

Welcome back!

I hope the February Break was enjoyable and you were able to "recharge the battery"...

With February soon coming to an end, it is that time to start thinking about report cards.  ALL Term 2 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Wednesday, March 13.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card. 

Homework:
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, March 6)

Reminders:
- Wednesday, Feb. 27 is PINK day - to raise awareness of bullying.

- Kinsmen Telemiracle 43 is happening this weekend in Saskatoon.  MC Knoll is selling helping hands all week. Donations would be greatly appreciated to support this great event.  

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

Friday, February 15, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 15

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test - Probability...

Have a wonderful February Break!

We will see everyone again on Monday, Feb. 25!

Homework:
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, March 6)

Reminders:
- The Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms are now OVERDUE.

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

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 14

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ask your son/daughter about today's MC Knoll "Cardboard Challenge"!

One more day to go...

Homework:
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (OVERDUE)

Science - Lunar/Solar Eclipses (OVERDUE)
Career G. - "Things I Can/Cannot Afford" Booklet (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability TEST (Friday, Feb. 15)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home last week.  Please return the form and $25 fee by tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 15).
- There is also another Bake Sale set tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 15).  Baking is $0.50/item.  YUMMY!

- There is also a #20for20 fundraiser tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 15).  For $2.00, students can wear a toque/hat for the day (and they get a bonus MCK tatoo).

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

- JK               - KM             - HM
- HN              - SP              - AP   

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 13

Our Gr. 7's and Gr. 8's are hard at work putting together activities for our first ever MC Knoll "Cardboard Challenge".  The fun and games are scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14). 

The date for the Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled to Monday, March 18.  If there are any concerns about this date change, please do not hesitate to contact the school ASAP.  Otherwise, the permission form and fees are now OVERDUE:
- AC               - KM               - SP               - AP                - AR

Homework:
Math - Experimental/Theoretical Probability (x2) (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (Thursday, Feb. 14)

Science - Lunar/Solar Eclipses (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Career G. - "Things I Can/Cannot Afford" Booklet (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Math - Probability TEST (Friday, Feb. 15)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home last week.  Please return the form and $25 fee by Friday, Feb. 15.
- There is also another Bake Sale set for Friday, Feb. 15 ($0.50/item).  YUMMY!

- There is also a #20for20 fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 15.  For $2.00, students can wear a toque/hat for the day (and they get a bonus MCK tatoo).

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

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 12

The date for the Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled to Monday, March 18.  If there are any concerns about this date change, please do not hesitate to contact the school ASAP.  Otherwise, the permission form and fees are now OVERDUE:
- LA              - AC               - KM             
- SP               - AP                - AR

Homework:
Math - Experimental Probability (x2) (Wednesday, Feb. 13)
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (Thursday, Feb. 14)

Science - Lunar/Solar Eclipses (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Career G. - "Things I Can/Cannot Afford" Booklet (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 7's and Gr. 8's are hard at work putting together activities for our first ever MC Knoll "Cardboard Challenge".  The fun and games are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14. 
- For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home last week.  Please return the form and $25 fee by Friday, Feb. 15.
- There is also another Bake Sale set for Friday, Feb. 15 ($0.50/item).  YUMMY!

- There is also a #20for20 fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 15.  For $2.00, students can wear a toque/hat for the day (and they get a bonus MCK tatoo). 

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

Monday, February 11, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 11

Happy Monday!

The date for the Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled to Monday, March 18.  If there are any concerns about this date change, please do not hesitate to contact the school ASAP.  Otherwise, the permission form and fees are now OVERDUE:
- LA              - AC               - KM               
- SP               - AP                - AR 

Homework:
Math - Theoretical Probability (x2) (Tuesday, Feb. 12)

Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- Our Gr. 7's and Gr. 8's are hard at work putting together activities for our first ever MC Knoll "Cardboard Challenge".  The fun and games are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14.  
- For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home last week.  Please return the form and $25 fee by next Friday, Feb. 15.
- There is also another Bake Sale set for Friday, Feb. 15 ($0.50/item).  YUMMY!

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

Friday, February 8, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 8

The date for the Asessippi Ski Trip has been rescheduled to Monday, March 18.  If there are any concerns about this date change, please do not hesitate to contact the school ASAP.  Otherwise, the permission form and fees are now OVERDUE:
- LA              - AC               - KM               
- SP               - AP                - AR 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Homework:
Math - Intro to Probability (x3) (OVERDUE)

Science - Constellations (OVERDUE)
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- Our Gr. 7's and Gr. 8's are hard at work putting together activities for our first ever MC Knoll "Cardboard Challenge".  The fun and games are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14.  More details to follow...
- For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home earlier in the week.  Please return the form and $25 fee by next Friday, Feb. 15.
- There is also another Bake Sale set for Friday, Feb. 15 ($0.50/item).  YUMMY!

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

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 7

The Asessippi Ski Trip is scheduled for Monday, March 11.  Permission form and fees are due by tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 8).  

Homework:
Math - Intro to Probability (x3) (Friday, Feb. 8)

Science - Constellations (Friday, Feb. 8)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home earlier in the week.  Please return the form and $25 fee by next Friday, Feb. 15.

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

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 6

Ask your son/daugther about today's Math Test - Percents...

Homework:
Science - Constellations (Friday, Feb. 8)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- The Asessippi Ski Trip is scheduled for Monday, March 11.  Permission form and fees are due by Friday, Feb. 8.  

- For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home yesterday.  Please return the form and $25 fee by Friday, Feb. 15.

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

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 5

Remember to study for your Math Test - Percents!

For any interested students, Gr. 4-6 "Hoop Skool" basketball forms were sent home today.  Please return the form and $25 fee by Friday, Feb. 15.

Homework:

Math - Percents TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:

- An important newsletter was sent home yesterday about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip scheduled for Monday, March 11.  Permission form and fees are due by Friday, Feb. 8.  

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

Monday, February 4, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 4

Happy Monday!

I believe I forgot to send a post on Friday.  Sorry!?!?

An important newsletter was sent home today about the upcoming Asessippi Ski Trip scheduled for Monday, March 11.  Permission form and fees are due by Friday, Feb. 8.  YAHOO!

Homework:

Math - Percents, Decimals, Fractions (x2) (Tuesday, Feb. 5)
Math - Percents TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 6)
Health - Term Goal (Thursday, Feb. 28)

Reminders:
- 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 and are now OVERDUE.

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

Friday, February 1, 2019

Classroom News - Feb. 1

Happy February!

Homework:

Science - Diameter vs Mass LAB (OVERDUE)

Math - Understanding Percents (x2) (Monday, Feb. 4)
Math - Percents TEST (Wednesday, Feb. 6)
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 and are now OVERDUE.

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

- KH              - SP               - AP