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



Friday, September 27, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 27

Have a wonderful long weekend!

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, Sept. 30 (Truth and Reconciliation).

Homework:

5 Social - Provinces/Capital Cities Quiz (Tuesday, Oct. 1)
6 Social - World Map (Tuesday, Oct. 1)
6 Math - Place Value TEST (Tuesday, Oct. 1)

Reminders:
- Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC              - DK                   - JP

- MPr             - KT               - DT 

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 26

It was a little chilly...but our MC Knoll community still completed the annual Terry Fox Walk!

As part of Canada's recognition of Truth and Reconciliation, M.C. Knoll will be having our "Orange Shirt Day" tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 27).  Wear an orange shirt for this important cause.

Homework:

5 Math - 6.1-6.3 Multiplication Strategies (Friday, Sept. 27)
6 Math - 2.8 Using Decimals (Friday, Sept. 27)
5 Social - Provinces/Capital Cities Quiz (Tuesday, Oct. 1)
6 Social - World Map (Tuesday, Oct. 1)
6 Math - Place Value TEST (Tuesday, Oct. 1)

Reminders:
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, Sept. 30 (Truth and Reconciliation).
- Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - DK                   -MPr             - KT               - DT 

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 25

Our annual Terry Fox Walk will be tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 26) at 2:00 p.m. Please bring a “toonie for Terry” to continue Terry’s legacy for cancer research. 

As part of Canada's recognition of Truth and Reconciliation, M.C. Knoll will be having our "Orange Shirt Day" on Friday, Sept. 27. Wear an orange shirt for this important cause.  


Homework:

Art - Locker Name Tag (OVERDUE)
6 Math - 3.1 Numbers to Thousandths and Beyond (Thursday, Sept. 26)
6 Social - World Map (Tuesday, Oct. 1)

Reminders:
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, Sept. 30 (Truth and Reconciliation).
- Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - DK                   -MPr             - KT               - DT 

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 24

SMILE!  Picture day is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 25).

Our annual Terry Fox Walk will be on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 2:00 p.m. Please bring a “toonie for Terry” to continue Terry’s legacy for cancer research. 

As part of Canada's recognition of Truth and Reconciliation, M.C. Knoll will be having our "Orange Shirt Day" on Friday, Sept. 27. Wear an orange shirt for this important cause.


Homework:
Art - Locker Name Tag (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Multiplication Facts Booklets (x2) (Wednesday, Sept. 25)
6 Math - 2.7 Representing Millionths (Wednesday, Sept. 25)

Reminders:
- Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC              - SG               - DK                 - EM         

-MPr             - KT               - DT 

Monday, September 23, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 23

Happy Monday!

Homework:
5 Math - Multiplication Pre-Test and Intro (OVERDUE)
Art - Locker Name Tag (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Decimal Place Value Review (x2) (Tuesday, Sept. 24)

Reminders:
SMILE!  Picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25.
- Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB            - AC            - DK              -
 KT               - DT 

Friday, September 20, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 20

SMILE!  Picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

6 Social - Map of Canada (OVERDUE)
Science - Scientist Poster (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Exercise 5: Place Value (Monday, Sept. 23)
5 Math - Multiplication Pre-Test and Intro (Monday, Sept. 23)
Art - Locker Name Tag (Monday, Sept. 23)

Reminders:
- Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB               - AC              - KG             - DK              

- JP                - CS                - TS             - KT                - DT     

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 19

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about there "Place Value" Math test.

Homework:

6 Social - Map of Canada (OVERDUE)
Science - Scientist Poster (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Exercise 4: Base 10 (Friday, Sept. 20)

Reminders:
- If you are currently riding the bus, or plan on riding the bus sometime this year, please return the "Urban School Bus" form ASAP.

Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB               - AC              - KG             - DK               - EM

- JP                - CS                - TS             - KT                - DT     

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 18

Great job to all of our cross-country participants.  MC Knoll is VERY proud of you!

Homework:

6 Social - Map of Canada (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Place Value TEST (Thursday, Sept. 19)
6 Math - Review of Place Value (Thursday, Sept. 19)
Science - Scientist Poster (Thursday, Sept. 19)

Reminders:
- If you are currently riding the bus, or plan on riding the bus sometime this year, please return the "Urban School Bus" form ASAP.

Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home yesterday - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC           - KG             - DK               - KT               - DT       

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 17

Our first SCC Fundraiser was sent home today - the Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser.  Please consider purchasing your Halloween treats through this great initiative.  Order forms are due Tuesday, Oct. 1.  YUMMY!

Homework:

6 Social - Map of Canada (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Review of Place Value (Wednesday, Sept. 18)
5 Math - Review of Place Value (Wednesday, Sept. 18)
5 Math - Place Value TEST (Wednesday, Sept. 18)
Science - Scientist Poster (Thursday, Sept. 19)

Reminders:
- If you are currently riding the bus, or plan on riding the bus sometime this year, please return the "Urban School Bus" form ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC              - KG                - DK              

Monday, September 16, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 16

Happy Monday!

What a beautiful day we enjoyed today!

Homework:

5 Math - Review of Place Value (Tuesday, Sept. 17)
6 Math -  2.4 Renaming Numbers (Tuesday, Sept. 17)
5 Social - Canada's Provinces/Territories Map (Tuesday, Sept. 17)
6 Social - Map of Canada (Tuesday, Sept. 17)

5 Math - Place Value TEST (Wednesday, Sept. 18)

Reminders:
- If you are currently riding the bus, or plan on riding the bus sometime this year, please return the "Urban School Bus" form ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC              - KG                - JP                   - KT                 - DT

- EM               - DS         

Friday, September 13, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 13

School pictures are coming - Wednesday, Sept. 25 to be exact.  A small pamphlet was sent home today with more information.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Music - Abstract Sketch (OVERDUE)
5 Social - "Where is Canada?" and "Our Country" (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Estimating/Rounding Numbers (Monday, Sept. 16)
6 Math -  2.2 Large Numbers (Monday, Sept. 16)
5 Social - Canada's Provinces/Territories Map (Tuesday, Sept. 17)
6 Social - Map of Canada (Tuesday, Sept. 17)

Reminders:

- If you are currently riding the bus, or plan on riding the bus sometime this year, please return the "Urban School Bus" form ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- EM               - DS         

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 12

St. John's Ambulance is offering their "Babysitting Course".  Please refer to the attached newsletter for more information.

Homework:
5 Math - 2.2 Expanded Form (OVERDUE)
5 Social - "Where is Canada" and "Our Country" (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Comparing/Ordering Numbers (Friday, Sept. 13)
6 Math -  2.1 Representing Millions (Friday, Sept. 13)

Reminders:

- If you are currently riding the bus, or plan on riding the bus sometime this year, please return the "Urban School Bus" form ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- EM                 - DS

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 11

An important "Urban School Bus" newsletter was sent home today.  If you are currently riding the bus, or plan on riding the bus sometime this year, please return the form ASAP.

Homework:

5 Math - 2.2 Expanded Form (Thursday, Sept. 12)
5 Social - "Where is Canada" and "Our Country" (Thursday, Sept. 12)
6 Math - Place Value Review Booklet (Thursday, Sept. 12)

Reminders:
- Due to poor weather, tomorrow's cross-country meet has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, Sept. 18.   


The following people have OVERDUE assignments: 
- Mr. Nobody

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 10

Be sure to dress for appropriate outdoor weather (ie: cold, rain, sunny, etc.).  The next few days are supposed to be a continuation of today's rain and cold!?!?

Homework:

6 Math - Place Value Pre-Test (OVERDUE)
6 Math - "Ch. 2 Numeration" Worksheet (Wednesday, Sept. 11)

Reminders:
The following people have OVERDUE forms, including: 
* Classroom Guidelines sheet (yellow) 
       -  DK 
* Classroom Blog sheet (pink) 
       -  DK           - KT
Student Contact Information form (white)
        - AA


The following people have OVERDUE assignments: 
- AC               - KT

Monday, September 9, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 9

Happy Monday!

We are close to 'full-swing' now with ALL subjects.  Students have started learning about place value in Math, labeling maps in Social Studies, and researching a famous scientist in Science (to name a few...).

Homework:
6 Math - Place Value Pre-Test (Tuesday, Sept. 10)

Reminders:
The following people have OVERDUE forms, including: 
* Classroom Guidelines sheet (yellow) 

        - EM           - AA           -  DK 
* Classroom Blog sheet (pink) 

        - EM           - AA           -  DK           - KT
Student Contact Information form (white) 
        - AA

Friday, September 6, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 6

Have a wonderful first weekend of the school year!

If you are looking for something to do this evening, the YRHS football team is hosting the annual "Friday Night Lights" football game at 7:00 pm.  Come on out to enjoy some great entertainment!


Homework:
5 Math - Gr. 5 Place Value Intro and Pre-Test (Monday, Sept. 9)

Reminders:
The following people have OVERDUE forms, including: 
* Classroom Guidelines sheet (yellow) 

        - EM           - AA           -  DK 
* Classroom Blog sheet (pink) 

        - EM           - AA           -  DK           - KT
Student Contact Information form (white) 
        - AA

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 5

One more day to go...

Homework:
Math - Gr. 5 or Gr. 6 Math Screener (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Students may have to purchase some extra school supplies (ex: binders, duotangs, etc.).  Talk to them about what they think they need.  Mr. McDowell would be more than happy to help out with the extra supplies too (if needed).

- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 

- Please sign and return the following forms by tomorrow (Friday, Sept, 6): 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)

        - Student Contact Information form (white)
        - School Milk Program (if interested)

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 4

We are slowly working our way back into "school mode".  Ask your son/daughter about today's accomplishments in ELA, Math and Social Studies.

Another important newsletter was sent home today.  Please update and return the "Student Contact Information" form by Friday, Sept. 6.

Also, if interested in participating in the "School Milk Program", please return the form ASAP.

Homework:

All About Me Activity (OVERDUE)
Math - Gr. 5 or Gr. 6 Math Screener (Thursday, Sept. 5)

Reminders:
- Students may have to purchase some extra school supplies (ex: binders, duotangs, etc.).  Talk to them about what they think they need.  Mr. McDowell would be more than happy to help out with the extra supplies too (if needed).

- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 

- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 6: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Classroom News - Sept. 3

WELCOME BACK!

I hope everyone had a great summer - full of friends, family, and FUN!

I am excited for another wonderful school year - my 12th here at MC Knoll!

Homework:

All About Me Activity (Wednesday, Sept. 4)

Reminders:
- Students may have to purchase some extra school supplies (ex: binders, duotangs, etc.).  Talk to them about what they think they need.  Mr. McDowell would be more than happy to help out with the extra supplies too (if needed).

- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found on the bottom of the blog). 

- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 6: 
        - Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow) 
        - Classroom Blog sheet (pink)