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, November 29, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 29

Thank you to EVERYONE who was able to make the Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews the last few days.  I look forward to working with your son/daughter in helping them become the "best version of themselves"!

The following people need to return their report card envelopes:

- JH                - EM             - LB                  - CS               - TS


Our Gr. 6 students in our classroom (along with 6K) will be responsible for the upcoming "Bake Sale" on Friday, Dec. 6.  A small newsletter was sent home regarding this important event.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Skeleton (Monday, Dec. 2)
Social 6 - Vinicius Questions (Monday, Dec. 2)
Math 5 - Fractions TEST (Monday, Dec. 2)

Reminders:
- For those who ordered, the “In Good Taste” fundraiser pickup will be this Monday, December 2, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
 - AC               -AHi             - JM              - TS             

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 28

Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews continue tonight.  Again, Mrs. Erhardt and I look forward to the conversations.

The following people need to return their report card envelopes:

- JH                - EM                  - AA                   - LB
- SG               - AHi                 - CS                    - TS

Homework:
Science 6 - 2.1-2.6 Booklet: Electricity Sources (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Comparing Fractions (Friday, Nov. 29)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (Friday, Nov. 29)
Math 5 - Fractions TEST (Monday, Dec. 2)

Reminders:
- The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during our Student-Parent-Interviews tonight.  YAHOO! 
- Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 29) is the "Dominoes Pizza" lunch.  YUMMY!
- For those who ordered, the “In Good Taste” fundraiser pickup will be this Monday, December 2, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
 - AC               -AHi             - JM              - TS               

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 27

Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 28).  Mrs. Erhardt and I look forward to the conversations.

Also, please return the report card envelopes ASAP.


Homework:
Science 6 - 2.1-2.5 Booklet: Electricity Sources (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Lesson 3: Comparing Fractions (Thursday, Nov. 28)
Math 6 - Multiplying Decimals (Thursday, Nov. 28)
Math 5 - Fractions TEST (Friday, Nov. 29)

Dance - Just Dance Assignment (Friday, Nov. 29)

Reminders:
- The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during our Student-Parent-Interviews.  YAHOO! 
- Friday, Nov. 29 is the "Dominoes Pizza" lunch.  YUMMY!
- For those who ordered, the “In Good Taste” fundraiser pickup will be this Monday, December 2, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
 - AC               -AHi             - JM              - TS                 

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 26

Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 27) and Thursday, Nov. 28.  Mrs. Erhardt and I look forward to the conversations.

Also, please return the report card envelopes ASAP.


Homework:
Math 5 - Activity 8: Equivalent Fractions (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - 9.2 Multiplying Money (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Skeleton Quiz and Diagram (Wednesday, Nov. 27)
Science 6 - 2.1-2.5 Booklet: Electricity Sources (Wednesday, Nov. 27)

Math 5 - Fractions TEST (Friday, Nov. 29)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (Friday, Nov. 29)

Reminders:
- The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during our Student-Parent-Interviews in the coming days.  YAHOO! 
- Friday, Nov. 29 is the "Dominoes Pizza" lunch.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
 - AC            -AH             - EM              - JM                      

Monday, November 25, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 25

Happy Monday!

Please return the report card envelopes ASAP!

Homework:
Math 5 - Activity 8: Equivalent Fractions (Tuesday, Nov. 26)
Math 6 - 9.2 Multiplying Money (Tuesday, Nov. 26)
Science 5 - Skeleton Quiz and Diagram (Wednesday, Nov. 27)
Science 6 - 2.1-2.5 Booklet: Electricity Sources (Wednesday, Nov. 27)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (Friday, Nov. 29)

Reminders:
- Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28.  If there are any concerns about the scheduled time, please contact the school ASAP.
- Friday, Nov. 29 is the "Dominoes Pizza" lunch.  YUMMY!

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

Friday, November 22, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 22

The Term 1 Report Cards were handed-out today.  As always, I encourage some reflective conversation about the previous few months, as well as goal-setting conversations for the months ahead!

Speaking of conversations...Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28.  If there are any concerns about the scheduled time, please contact the school ASAP.

Enjoy the weekend!

Homework:

Social 6 - Canada's Atlantic Neighbours (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Recognizing and Writing Equivalent Fractions (Monday, Nov. 25)
Math 6 - Multiplying Decimals by 10, 100, etc. (Monday, Nov. 25)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (TBD)

Reminders:
- A delicious "Domino Pizza" hot lunch is set for Friday, Nov. 29.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and appropriate fees by Monday, Nov. 25.

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

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 21

We have been enjoying our latest Phys. Ed unit - floor hockey!

Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 22).  YAHOO!

Homework:

Social 6 - Canada's Atlantic Neighbours (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Equivalent Fractions (Friday, Nov. 21)
Math 6 - Estimating Products (Friday, Nov. 21)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (TBD)

Reminders:
- A delicious "Domino Pizza" hot lunch is set for Friday, Nov. 29.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and appropriate fees by Monday, Nov. 25.
- Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28.  If there are any concerns about the scheduled time, please contact the school ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
 - AC                 - SG               - JM                   

- KM                 - JP                 - MPr

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 20

Ask your Gr. 5 son about today's "Rights of a Child" presentation...

A few important items were sent home earlier in the week:
- Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28.  A letter was sent home with specific times.  If there are any concerns, please contact the school ASAP.
- Lastly, a delicious "Domino Pizza" hot lunch is set for Friday, Nov. 29.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and appropriate fees by Monday, Nov. 25.

Homework:

Math 5 - Equivalent Fractions (Thursday, Nov. 21)
Math 6 - Adding/Subtracting Decimals (Thursday, Nov. 21)
Social 5 - Populations (Thursday, Nov. 21)
Social 6 - Canada's Atlantic Neighbours (Thursday, Nov. 21)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (TBD)


Reminders:
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 22.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
 - AC                 - JM                   

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 19

A few important items were sent home yesterday:
- Our Gr. 5 students will be attending the "Rights of a Child" presentation at the SIGN Building tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 20).  Please return the permission form ASAP.
- Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28.  A letter was sent home with specific times.  If there are any concerns, please contact the school ASAP.
- Lastly, a delicious "Domino Pizza" hot lunch is set for Friday, Nov. 29.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and appropriate fees by Monday, Nov. 25.

Homework:

Math 6 - Multiplication/Division of Decimals Pre-Test (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - Populations (Thursday, Nov. 21)
Social 6 - Canada's Atlantic Neighbours (Thursday, Nov. 21)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (TBD)


Reminders:
- The "Good Taste" fundraiser is now OVERDUE...
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 22.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                  - AC                  - KG                 - SG
 - JM                 - JP                    - CS                  - TS     

Monday, November 18, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 18

Happy Monday!

A few important items were sent home today:
- Our Gr. 5 students will be attending the "Rights of a Child" presentation at the SIGN Building on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  Please return the permission form ASAP.
- Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28.  Specific times were sent home today.  If there are any concerns, please contact the school ASAP.
- Lastly, a delicious "Domino Pizza" hot lunch is set for Friday, Nov. 29.  If you are interested in ordering, please return the form and appropriate fees by Monday, Nov. 25.

Homework:

Math 5 - Fraction Booklet 4-7 (Tuesday, Nov. 19)
Math 6 - Multiplication/Division of Decimals Pre-Test (Tuesday, Nov. 19)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (TBD)

Reminders:
- The "Good Taste" fundraiser is due tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 19).  
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 22.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                   - DB                 - AC                  - KG       
 - JM                 - JP                    - TS             

Friday, November 15, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 15

GO RIDERS GO! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Math 6 - Ch. 9: Multiplication/Division of Decimals (Monday, Nov. 18)
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (TBD)

Reminders:
- The "Good Taste" fundraiser is due by Tuesday, Nov. 19.  YUMMY! 
- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 22.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                   - DB                 - AC                  - KG         
 - JM                 
- JP                    - TS             

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 14

To celebrate our Saskatchewan Roughriders, MC Knoll is having a green day tomorrow.  Wear your best Saskatchewan Roughrider gear...or anything that is GREEN.

There is also another delicious MC Knoll bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 15).  Items are $0.50 each.

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricature (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Fractions 4A-4F Booklet (Friday, Nov. 15)
Math 6 - Multiplication/Division of Decimals Intro (Friday, Nov. 15)
Social 6 - Classifying Countries (Friday, Nov. 15)
Dance - Pick a Just Dance Song (Friday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- The "Good Taste" fundraiser is due by Tuesday, Nov. 19.  YUMMY! 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                   - DB               - AC                  - KG           
- KM                  - KM              - DK                  - JM              
- JP                     - TS               - KS                    - DT 

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 13

Happy Wednesday!

I hope everyone enjoyed the extra few days off...

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricature (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - Fractions Intro (Thursday, Nov. 14)
Math 6 - Multiplication/Division of Decimals Intro (Thursday, Nov. 14)
Social 6 - Classifying Countries (Friday, Nov. 15)
Dance - Pick a Just Dance Song (Friday, Nov. 15)

Reminders:
- There is another delicious MC Knoll bake sale this Friday, Nov. 15.  Items are $0.50 each.
- The "Good Taste" fundraiser is due by Tuesday, Nov. 19.  YUMMY! 

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

- KM                  - KM              - DK                  - JM               - JP
- MPr                 - CS                - TS                    - KS              - DT 

Friday, November 8, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 8

Thanks to everyone who was able to make the annual MC Knoll Remembrance Day service today.

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test - Gr. 5 Division and Gr. 6 Order of Operation...

ALL Term 1 assignment are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day) and Tuesday, Nov. 12 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!


Have a wonderful long-weekend!

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricature (Wednesday, Nov. 13)

Reminders:
- The "Good Taste" fundraiser is due by Tuesday, Nov. 19.  YUMMY! 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC                  - KG              - SG
- DK                  - JM               - MPre            - DT 

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 7

Our annual Remembrance Day Program is scheduled for Friday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress-up.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  We are also collecting donations for poppies - please be generous!

ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 8).  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

A delicious "Good Taste" fundraiser was sent home yesterday.  If interested in ordering, please return order form by Tuesday, Nov. 19.  YUMMY!

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Division TEST (Friday, Nov. 8)
Math 6 - Order of Operation TEST (Friday, Nov. 8)
Art - Caricature (Friday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL Monday, Nov. 11 and Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                  - AC              - KG                - SG
- DK                 - KM              - JM              - EM           
- MPre               - TS               - KS               - DT 

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 6

ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Friday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

A delicious "Good Taste" fundraiser was sent home today.  If interested in ordering, please return order form by Tuesday, Nov. 19.  YUMMY!

Homework:

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
6 Math -2.7 and 3.9 Order of Operations  (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Math 5 - Division TEST (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Math 6 - Order of Operation TEST (Friday, Nov. 8)
Art - Caricature (Friday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:
- Our annual Remembrance Day Program is scheduled for Friday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  We are also collecting donations for poppies - please be generous!

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

- DK                 - KM              - JM              - EM              - MPon
- MPre              - CS                - TS               - KS               - DT 

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 5

Ask your son/daughter about today's Music Test - Fantasia...

ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Friday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:

6 Science - SaskPower Presentation (OVERDUE)
5 Math - 3.8 and 3.9 Division (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Order of Operations Practice (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Health - Puberty TEST (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Math 5 - Division TEST (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Math 6 - Order of Operation TEST (Friday, Nov. 8)
Art - Caricature (Friday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:
- Our annual Remembrance Day Program is scheduled for Friday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  We are also collecting donations for poppies - please be generous!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                 - AC              - SG               - DK             
- JM                 - EM              - DS               - TS                 - DT 

Monday, November 4, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 4

Happy Monday!

If you are looking for something to do tonight (and Wednesday, Nov. 6), our MC Knoll Volleyball teams will be competing for this year's Volleyball City Championship.  Come on out to cheer on our student-athletes!

ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Friday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:

6 Science - SaskPower Presentation (OVERDUE)
5 Math - 3.8 and 3.9 Division (Tuesday, Nov. 5)
6 Math - Order of Operations Practice (Tuesday, Nov. 5)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Tuesday, Nov. 5)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Health - Puberty TEST (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Math 5 - Division TEST (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Math 6 - Order of Operation TEST (Friday, Nov. 8)
Art - Caricature (Friday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:
- Our annual Remembrance Day Program is scheduled for Friday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  We are also collecting donations for poppies - please be generous!

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

Friday, November 1, 2019

Classroom News - Nov. 1

Happy November!

It is hard to believe that we are already nearing report card time (distributed Friday, Nov. 22).  As a result, to prepare for thisALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Friday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Ask your daughter about today's "Girls in Sport" event...

For those students who ordered, school pictures were sent home today!


Have a great weekend!

Homework:

6 Math - Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing Practice (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Division (with remainders) (Monday, Nov. 4)
6 Science - SaskPower Presentation (Monday, Nov. 4)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Tuesday, Nov. 5)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Health - Puberty TEST (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Caricature (Friday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:
- Our annual Remembrance Day Program is scheduled for Friday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  We are also collecting donations for poppies - please be generous!

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