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, October 31, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 31

Ask your son/daughter about the "Halloween Swimming Carnival"...

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!


Homework:
5 Math - Division Worksheet (Friday, Nov. 1)
6 Math - Division Practice (Friday, Nov. 1)
6 Science - SaskPower Presentation (Monday, Nov. 4)

Music - Fantasia TEST (Tuesday, Nov. 5)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 1), from 10:00-2:30, is the "Girls in Sport" event at the Gallagher Center.  Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing.  Food and transportation will be provided

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC              - CS             - DT 

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 30

Tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 31) is the 3rd annual "Halloween Swimming Carnival". Be sure to bring an appropriate swimsuit and a towel.  YAHOO!

Homework:
6 Math - Division Practice (Thursday, Oct. 30)
5 Math - Division Practice (Thursday, Oct. 30)
6 Science - SaskPower Presentation (Monday, Nov. 4)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Friday, Nov. 1, from 10:00-2:30, is the "Girls in Sport" event at the Gallagher Center.  Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing.  Food and transportation will be provided

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC            - CS                 - DT 

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 29

Homework:
6 Math - Division Practice (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
5 Math - Estimating Quotients (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Thursday, Oct. 31 is the 3rd annual "Halloween Swimming Carnival".  Be sure to bring an appropriate swimsuit and a towel.
- Friday, Nov. 1, from 10:00-2:30, is the "Girls in Sport" event at the Gallagher Center.  Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing.  Food and transportation will be provided

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC            - DT 

Monday, October 28, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 28

Happy Monday!

Ask your Gr. 5 son about their Social Studies Test about "Canada".

Homework:
6 Math - Multiplication Practice (Tuesday, Oct. 29)
5 Math - Dividing Tens and Hundreds (Tuesday, Oct. 29)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Thursday, Oct. 31 is the 3rd annual "Halloween Swimming Carnival".  Be sure to bring an appropriate swimsuit and a towel.
- Friday, Nov. 1, from 10:00-2:30, is the "Girls in Sport" event at the Gallagher Center.  Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing.  Food and transportation will be provided

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

Friday, October 25, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 25

Have a wonderful weekend!

Some important Math information was sent home last week about "Prodigy Math" and "Reflex Math" - two websites designed to help students reinforce their math skills.  I would encourage everyone to download the two apps to their personal/family device.  Students can practice their math skills anytime...and anywhere!

When you get the chance, can you please update your REMIND app "username" to include your son/daughter's name (ex: Benson McDowell - Carter's Dad).  To be honest, there are some people who subscribe to the REMIND app....but I don't know exactly who you are (ie: mom, dad, grandma, step-dad, etc.).  Thanks in advance!

Homework:
6 Math - Multiplication Practice (Monday, Oct. 28)
5 Math - Doubling/Halving Division (x2 W/S) (Monday, Oct. 28)
5 Social - Canada TEST (Monday, Oct. 28)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Thursday, Oct. 31 is the 3rd annual "Halloween Swimming Carnival"

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

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 24

The "Halloween Swimming Carnival" permission form was sent home last week.  Please return the form and $4 by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 25).

When you get the chance, can you please update your REMIND app "username" to include your son/daughter's name (ex: Benson McDowell - Carter's Dad).  To be honest, there are some people who subscribe to the REMIND app....but I don't know exactly who you are (ie: mom, dad, grandma, step-dad, etc.).  Thanks in advance!

The following person needs to return the "Girls in Sport Jumpstart Games" permission form:
- TS

Homework:
6 Math - Adding/Subtracting (Friday, Oct. 25)
5 Social - Canada TEST (Monday, Oct. 28)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Some important Math information was sent home last week about "Prodigy Math" and "Reflex Math" - two websites designed to help students reinforce their math skills.  I would encourage everyone to download the two apps to their personal/family device.  Students can practice their math skills anytime...and anywhere!

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

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 23

When you get the chance, can you please update your REMIND app "username" to include your son/daughter's name (ex: Benson McDowell - Carter's Dad).  To be honest, there are some people who subscribe to the REMIND app....but I don't know exactly who you are (ie: mom, dad, grandma, step-dad, etc.).  Thanks in advance!

The following person need to return the "Girls in Sport Jumpstart Games" permission form:
- TS

Homework:
5 Math - 9.1 Division Facts (Thursday, Oct. 24))
6 Math - Rounding (Thursday, Oct. 24)

Reminders:
- Some important Math information was sent home last week about "Prodigy Math" and "Reflex Math" - two websites designed to help students reinforce their math skills.  I would encourage everyone to download the two apps to their personal/family device.  Students can practice their math skills anytime...and anywhere!
- A "Halloween Swimming Carnival" permission form was sent home last week.  Please return the form and $4 by Friday, Oct. 25.

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

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 22

The following people need to return the "Girls in Sport Jumpstart Games" permission form:
- AC                 - KH                  - TS

Homework:
5 Math - Division Activities (x2) (Wednesday, Oct. 23)
6 Math - Order of Operations Pre-Test (Wedensday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- Some important Math information was sent home last week about "Prodigy Math" and "Reflex Math" - two websites designed to help students reinforce their math skills.  I would encourage everyone to download the two apps to their personal/family device.  Students can practice their math skills anytime...and anywhere!
- A "Halloween Swimming Carnival" permission form was sent home last week.  Please return the form and $4 by Friday, Oct. 25.

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

Monday, October 21, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 21

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math Test - Multiplication (Gr. 5) and Factors/Multiples (Gr. 6).

The following people need to return the "Girls in Sport Jumpstart Games" permission form:
- AA               - AC                 - KH                  - TS

Some important Math information was sent home last week about "Prodigy Math" and "Reflex Math" - two websites designed to help students reinforce their math skills.  I would encourage everyone to download the two apps to their personal/family device.  Students can practice their math skills anytime...and anywhere!

In addition, a "Halloween Swimming Carnival" permission form was sent home last week.  Please return the form and $4 by Friday, Oct. 25.

Homework:
Art - Art Folder (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Science Timeline (OVERDUE)
Socal 5 - Provincial Poster (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Picture retakes are scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 22). 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                 - AC                    - KG                 
- SG                  - AHil                 - DK                
- KM                  - TS                 - DT 

Friday, October 18, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 18

The following people need to return the "Girls in Sport Jumpstart Games" permission form:
- AA               - AC                 - KH                  
- AHi              - JP                   - TS

Some important Math information was sent home today about "Prodigy Math" and "Reflex Math" - two websites designed to help students reinforce their math skills.  I would encourage everyone to download the two apps to their personal/family device.  Students can practice their math skills anytime...and anywhere!

In addition, a "Halloween Swimming Carnival" permission form was sent home today.  Please return the form and $4 by Friday, Oct. 25.

Homework:
Art - Art Folder (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Science Timeline (OVERDUE)
Socal 5 - Provincial Poster (Monday, 21)
Math 5 - Multiplication TEST (Monday, Oct. 21)
Math 6 - Factors/Multiples TEST (Monday, Oct. 21)

Reminders:
- Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22. 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                 - DB                   - AC               

- KG                 - SG                  - AHil              
- DK                 - KM                  - TS                 - DT 

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 17

An important permission form was sent home yesterday to the Gr. 6 girls - regarding the "Girls in Sport Jumpstart Games" event scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1.  Please sign and return the form by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 18).

The first MC Knoll bake sale is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 18).  Items are sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!

Homework:
Art - Art Folder (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Science Timeline (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Factor Trees (Friday, Oct. 18)
Math 5 - Multiplication TEST (Monday, Oct. 21)
Math 6 - Factors/Multiples TEST (Monday, Oct. 21)

Reminders:
- Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22. 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                 - DB                   - AC                 - KG                 - SG 
- KH                 - AH                  - DK                 - KM                 - EM   
- JP                   - TS                   - KS                  - DT 

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 16

Happy Wednesday!

I hope the Thanksgiving weekend was full of food, family/friends, and relaxation.

If interested, school picture orders are due tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 17).

An important permission form was sent home today to the Gr. 6 girls - regarding the "Girls in Sport Jumpstart Games" event scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1.  Please sign and return the form by Friday, Oct. 18.

Homework:
Art - Art Folder (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Science Timeline (Thursday, Oct. 17)
Math 5 - Multiplication TEST (Monday, Oct. 21)
Math 6 - Factors/Multiples TEST (Monday, Oct. 21)

Reminders:
 - The first MC Knoll bake sale is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18.  Items are sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!
- Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22. 

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

Friday, October 11, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 11

Thee first ever MC Knoll Fall Family Feast was a great success.  Big thanks to everyone who made it possible!  

Have a wonderful THANKSGIVING!

We will see everyone back on Wednesday, Oct. 16...    

Homework:
5 Math - Double Digit Multiplication (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Factors (OVERDUE)
5 Math - 3.5 Mental Math to Multiply (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
6 Math - Prime and Composite Numbers (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Art - Art Folder (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Science 6 - Science Timeline (Thursday, Oct. 17)

Reminders:
- If interested, Scholastic Book Orders are now OVERDUE.
School picture orders are due Thursday, Oct. 17.  
- Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22. 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- DB               - AC              - EM                   - DT 

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 10

Thee first ever MC Knoll Fall Family Feast is scheduled for tonight from 5:00-7:00.  I look forward to seeing everyone come to this great event and enjoy some great food together!  

School picture proofs were sent home earlier in the week.  If interested, please return the order form by next Thursday, Oct. 17.  Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22.  

The following person needs to return their "SK Heath Immunization Forms":
- DK            

Homework:
6 Math - Factors (Friday, Oct. 11)
Art - Art Folder (Wednesday, Oct. 16)

Reminders:
- If interested, Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 11).

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC              - EM                      - DT 

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 9

Thank you to everyone who donated to the FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program!

School picture proofs were sent home yesterday.  If interested, please return the order form by Thursday, Oct. 17.  Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22.  

Speaking of school pictures, a FREE 5/6ME class picture was sent home today!

The following people need to return their "SK Heath Immunization Forms":
- AC                - DK            

Thee first ever MC Knoll Fall Family Feast is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 10).  I look forward to seeing everyone come to this great event and enjoy some great food together!  

Homework:
5 Math - 2-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication (Thursday, Oct. 11)
6 Math - Factors 3.1 (Thursday, Oct. 11)
Art - Art Folder (Wednesday, Oct. 16)

Reminders:
- If interested, Scholastic Book Orders are due Friday, Oct. 11.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC                - DT 

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 8

The last day to make a donation to the FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program is tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 9).  Please kindly consider making a difference...

School picture proofs were sent home today.  If interested, please return the order form by Thursday, Oct. 17.  Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22.  

The following people need to return their "SK Heath Immunization Forms":
- AC                - DK               - MPon                - TS           

Homework:
5 Math - Double-Digit Multiplication (Wednesday, Oct. 11)
6 Math - Multiples (x2) (Wednesday, Oct. 11)
Art - Art Folder (Wednesday, Oct. 16)

Reminders:
- If interested, Scholastic Book Orders are due Friday, Oct. 11.
- If you haven't done so already, don't forget to sign-up for the first ever MC Knoll Fall Family Feast (scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10).  YUMMY!

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

Monday, October 7, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 7

Happy Monday!

The following people need to return their "SK Heath Immunization Forms":
- AA                 - LB                 - AC             - AH
- DK                - JP                   - MPon
- TS                  - KS                 - DT

Homework:
5 Math - Double-Digit Multiplication (Tuesday, Oct. 8)
6 Math - Multiples (practice) (Tuesday, Oct. 8)

Reminders:
- Please consider donating to the FCC "Drive Away Hunger" program by Wednesday, Oct. 9.  
- If interested, Scholastic Book Orders are due Friday, Oct. 11.
- If you haven't done so already, don't forget to sign-up for the first ever MC Knoll Fall Family Feast (scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10).  YUMMY!

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

Friday, October 4, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 4

If you haven't done so already, don't forget to sign-up for the first ever MC Knoll Fall Family Feast (scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10).  YUMMY!

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
5 Math - Estimating Multiplication (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Intro to Factors/Multiples (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
A few important items were sent home yesterday:
- SK Health Immunization Form (please return ASAP whether you want your son/daughter to have them or not)
- FCC "Drive Away Hunger" information and bags (please donate by Wednesday, Oct. 9)
- Scholastic Book Orders (due Friday, Oct. 11)

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC              - EM               - JP                   - DT 

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 3

A few important items were sent home today:
- SK Health Immunization Form (please return ASAP whether you want your son/daughter to have them or not)
- FCC "Drive Away Hunger" information and bags (please donate by Wednesday, Oct. 9)
- Scholastic Book Orders (due Friday, Oct. 11)

Homework:
5 Math - Estimating Multiplication (Friday, Oct. 4)
6 Math - Intro to Factors/Multiples (Friday, Oct. 4)

Reminders:
- As the weather continues to get colder, please ensure that you are dressed for appropriate outdoor weather!

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

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 2

The FCC "Drive Away Hunger" is underway!  Please consider donating non-perishable food items and/or making a monetary donation.  More information and collection bags will be sent home tomorrow...

Ask your Gr. 5 son about their Social Studies quiz - provinces/territories and capital cities.

Homework:
6 Math - Ch. 3 Number Relationships (Thursday, Oct. 3)

Reminders:
- As the weather continues to get colder, please ensure that you are dressed for appropriate outdoor weather!

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

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Classroom News - Oct. 1

Happy October!

I hope everyone had a chance to reflect over the weekend regarding Truth and Reconciliation and how "every child matters".

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about today's Math test - place value.

Homework:
6 Social - World Map (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Multiplying by 10/100/1000 (Wednesday, Oct. 2)
5 Social - Provinces/Capital Cities Quiz (Wednesday, Oct. 2)

Reminders:
- The Old Dutch Chip Halloween Fundraiser is now OVERDUE...

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB               - DB               - AC              - KG                - SG
- DK              - KM               - JP               - MPr               - CS
- TS                - KT               - DT