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



Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Classroom News - June 26

What an amazing year!

It has been an honor and privilege teaching your son/daughter this year.  Mrs. Erhardt and I want to wish everyone a great summer!


We will see you back in September...as Grade 7 students!

Monday, June 24, 2019

Classroom News - June 24

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's great day at Good Spirit Lake...

Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 25) is "Meet the Teacher".

Only 2 school days remaining...

Reminders:
Please refer to the previous permission forms (sent through Remind) for specific details of the upcoming field trips, including:
           Tuesday, June 25, to the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery
           * Wednesday, June 26 to Weinmaster Park
- Students will be enjoying the MC Knoll Talent Show Wednesday, June 26.  Come on out in the morning to enjoy some good entertainment.
- Wednesday, June 26 is the last day of school.  YAHOO!

Friday, June 21, 2019

Classroom News - June 21

Ask your son/daughter about the last Math test of the year...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Only 3 school days remaining...

Reminders:
Please refer to the previous permission forms (sent through Remind) for specific details of the upcoming field trips, including:
           * Monday, June 24 to Good Spirit Lake 
           * Tuesday, June 25, to the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery
           * Wednesday, June 26 to Weinmaster Park
- Students will be enjoying the MC Knoll Talent Show Wednesday, June 26.  Come on out in the morning to enjoy some good entertainment.
- Wednesday, June 26 is the last day of school.  YAHOO!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Classroom News - June 20

The following people need to return the items below:

* Monday, June 24: Good Spirit Lake (please include a $2 fee)

- RFS          - KH               - AP               

* Tuesday, June 25: Godfrey Dean Art Gallery and 
Wednesday, June 26: Weinmaster Park
 - SQ

Ask your son/daughter about today's Health Test - Conflict Resolution.

Only 4 school days remaining...

Homework:

Art - Grid Art (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.4/8.5 Combining & Designing Transformations (Friday, June 21)
Math - Transformation TEST (Friday, June 21)

Reminders:
- All of our hard work will soon pay off...

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

- HM               - HN              - SP              - AP               - AR

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Classroom News - June 19

The following people need to return the items below:

* Monday, June 24: Good Spirit Lake (please include a $2 fee)

- LA             - AC                - MD              - RFS
- KH            - AH                - KM              - HM
- SP             - AP                  - AR

* Tuesday, June 25: Godfrey Dean Art Gallery and 
Wednesday, June 26: Weinmaster Park
- AC            - MD               - KH               
- KM            - HM               - SQ

Ask your son/daughter about our buddy time celebration with Mrs. Budz's 2B class...

Only 5 school days remaining...

Homework:

Math - 8.3 Successive Transformations (Thursday, June 20)

Science - Classifying (transportation) (Thursday, June 20)
Health - Conflict Resolution TEST (Thursday, June 20)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, June 20)

Math - Transformation TEST (Friday, June 21)

Reminders:
- All of our hard work will soon pay off...

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

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Classroom News - June 18

As we are winding down the year, Mrs. Erhardt and I are planning a few celebratory outings for next week.  Please sign and return the following permission forms ASAP:
- Monday, June 24: Good Spirit Lake (please include a $2 fee)
- Tuesday, June 25: Godfrey Dean Art Gallery
- Wednesday, June 26: Weinmaster Park

Also, speaking of celebration, Mrs. Budz and I are hoping to take the students to Weinmaster Park tomorrow from 2:00 - 3:00 to wrap-up another great year of buddy activities (playing at the park, enjoying a treat, etc.).  If there are any concerns with this celebration, please let me now. 

Only 6 school days remaining...

Homework:

Math - 8.2 Transformations (Wednesday, June 19)
Science - Classifying (x2 activities) (Wednesday, June 19)
Health - Conflict Resolution TEST (Thursday, June 20)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, June 20)

Math - Transformation TEST (Friday, June 21)

Reminders:
- All of our hard work will soon pay off...

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

- HN                - SP                - AP              

Monday, June 17, 2019

Classroom News - June 17

Happy Monday!

As we are winding down the year, Mrs. Erhardt and I are planning a few celebratory outings for next week - Good Spirit Lake, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, and Weinmaster Park.  Please sign and return the x2 permission forms by Friday, June 21.

Only 7 school days remaining...

Homework:
Health - Term 3 Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)

Science - Characteristics of Living Things (OVERDUE)

Math - Rotations (Tuesday, June 18)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, June 20)

Reminders:
- A very busy week at MC Knoll is underway with the Gr. 5 Science Fair (happened today), Gr. 1/2 Author's Tea, Gr. 8 vs Staff Baseball Game, Gr. 8 Farewell, various field trips, etc.  YAHOO!

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

- HN                - SP                - AP

Friday, June 14, 2019

Classroom News - June 14

Have a wonderful weekend!

Only 8 school days remaining...

Homework:
Health - Term 3 Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)

ELA - Research Paper (OVERDUE)
Science - Characteristics of Living Things (OVERDUE)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, June 20)

Reminders:
- With only one full week remaining (and a little), it will be very busy at MC Knoll with Gr. 5 Science Fair, Gr. 1/2 Author's Tea, Gr. 8 vs Staff Baseball Game, Gr. 8 Farewell, various field trips, etc.  YAHOO!

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

- KH              - HM            - HN              - SP              - AP

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Classroom News - June 13

Only 9 school days remaining...

Homework:

Health - Term 3 Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Math - 5.1 Translations (Friday, June 14)

Science - Characteristics of Living Things (Friday, June 14)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, June 20)

Reminders:
- If interested in ordering from the Scholastic book order, please return the form (or complete it online) and appropriate fee by Friday, June 14.

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

- KH              - HN              - SP              - AP

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Classroom News - June 12

Only 10 school days remaining...

Homework:

Health - Term 3 Goal (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Science - Sorting Living/Non-Living Zoo Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - 8.1 Drawing Shapes on a Grid (Thursday, June 13)

Reminders:

- If interested in ordering from the Scholastic book order, please return the form (or complete it online) and appropriate fee by Friday, June 14.

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

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Classroom News - June 11

Although I was not at school today (as I was coaching the Gr. 4/5 Showcase Track and Field Meet), they day looks like it went well!

Only 11 school days remaining...

Homework:

Science - Sorting Living/Non-Living Zoo Activity (OVERDUE)

Math - Transformation Activities (x3) (Wednesday, June 12)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:

- If interested in ordering from the Scholastic book order, please return the form (or complete it online) and appropriate fee by Friday, June 14.

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

Monday, June 10, 2019

Classroom News - June 10

Happy Monday!

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

The last round of Scholastic book orders were sent out today.  If interested in ordering, please return the form (or complete it online) and appropriate fee by Friday, June 14.

Only 12 school days remaining...

Homework:

Science - Sorting Living/Non-Living Zoo Activity (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Despite us reaching the final month of school, students are still encouraged to give 100% effort to their classes!

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

Friday, June 7, 2019

Classroom News - June 7

Have a wonderful weekend!

Only 13 school days remaining...

Homework:
Math - Polygons/Triangles TEST (Monday, June 10)

Science - Sorting Living/Non-Living Zoo Activity (Monday, June 10)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Despite us reaching the final month of school, students are still encouraged to give 100% effort to their classes!

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

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Classroom News - June 6

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Progressive Agricultural Safety Day."  

One more day to go!

Homework:
Math - Congruent Polygons (Friday, June 7)

Math - Polygons/Triangles TEST (Monday, June 10)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Despite us reaching the final month of school, students are still encouraged to give 100% effort to their classes!

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

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Classroom News - June 5

Great job to everyone who participated in “Walk and Roll”.  My challenge to you is to continue choosing active transportation until the end of the school year!

Tomorrow (Thursday, June 6) is the Progressive Agricultural Safety Day.  Students need to prepare for an afternoon (11:30 - 3:00) outdoors.  Reminder, that lunch is provided - hot dog, chips and drink.  

The following students need to return the Safety Day permission form ASAP: 
-  EMc              - HN        

Homework:
Math - Polygons (Thursday, June 6)

Math - Polygons/Triangles TEST (Monday, June 10)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:
- Despite us reaching the final month of school, students are still encouraged to give 100% effort to their classes!

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

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Classroom News - June 4

Although I was away from the school today (coaching the Gr. 4/5 Track Meet), Mrs. Solty's and Co. appeared to have a good day!

Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 5) is the annual “Walk and Roll”.  All staff and students are encouraged to choose an active way of coming to school that day.

On Thursday, June 6, Gr. 6 students have the opportunity to attend the Progressive Agricultural Safety Day on the grounds of the Gallagher Center.  The following students need to return the permission form ASAP: 
- RF-S              - KM              - EMc                 
- HN                  - SP                - AP

Homework:
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:

- Despite us reaching the final month of school, students are still encouraged to give 100% effort to their classes!

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

Monday, June 3, 2019

Classroom News - June 3

Happy June!

Ask your son/daughter about today's "Airplane Olympics"...


On Thursday, June 6, Gr. 6 students have the opportunity to attend the Progressive Agricultural Safety Day on the grounds of the Gallagher Center.  Please return the permission form ASAP.

Good luck to the band students at tonight's Spring Concert!

Homework:

Math - Classifying Triangles by Angles (OVERDUE)
Health - Term 3 Goal (Wednesday, June 12)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Wednesday, June 12)

Reminders:

- Wednesday, June 5 is the annual “Walk and Roll”.  All staff and students are encouraged to choose an active way of coming to school that day.

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