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, December 20, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 20

We had a busy a.m. full of tests and finishing up homework...and an enjoyable p.m. full of board games, movies, and a basketball game!

A newsletter from the Positive Parenting Program was sent home today.

Have a well-earned Winter Break - we will see everyone back on Monday, Jan. 6!

Homework:
Art - Face Sketch (Monday, Jan. 6)

Reminders:
- The Winter Break is scheduled from Saturday, Dec. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 5.  


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

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 19

Ask you son/daughter about today's busy TEST schedule....(PS. Some Gr. 6's decided to write their Integer Test today).

1 school day until winter holidays!

Homework:
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)
Health - Diseases TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Science 5 - Human Body TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Math 6 - Integers TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Art - Face Sketch (Monday, Jan. 6)

Reminders:
- The Winter Break is scheduled from Saturday, Dec. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 5.  First day back is Monday, Jan. 6.  YAHOO!

Spirit Week:

Friday, December 20 - PJ Day

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC            - JM              

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 18

2 school days until winter holidays!

Homework:
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - Decimals/Fractions TEST (Thursday, Dec. 19)
Health - Diseases TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Science 5 - Human Body TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Math 6 - Integers TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Art - Face Sketch (Monday, Jan. 6)

Reminders:
- The Winter Break is scheduled from Saturday, Dec. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 5.  First day back is Monday, Jan. 6.  YAHOO!


Spirit Week:

Thursday, December 19 - Wear Red and Green Christmas apparel
Friday, December 20 - PJ Day

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC            - JM           
  

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 17

Happy Tuesday!

Sorry for the "no post" yesterday - as I was away from the school...

Ask your son/daughter about the St. Mike's Christmas Concert.

3 school days until winter holidays!

Homework:
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - Decimals/Fractions TEST (Thursday, Dec. 19)
Health - Diseases TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Science 5 - Human Body TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Math 6 - Integers TEST (Friday, Dec. 20)
Art - Face Sketch (Monday, Jan. 6)

Reminders:
- For the remaining days until winter holidays, students are asked to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a toboggan during our Phys. Ed. classes.


Spirit Week:
Wednesday, December 18 - Dress up in Christmas Characters Day
Thursday, December 19 - Wear Red and Green Christmas apparel
Friday, December 20 - PJ Day

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC            - JM              

Friday, December 13, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 13

Ask you son/daughter about today's FUN afternoon - tobogganing and "buddy time"....

Have a great weekend!

5 school days until winter holidays!

Homework:
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - Exercise 7 (Decimal Benchmarks) (Monday, Dec. 16)

Math 6 - Integer Pre-Test (Monday, Dec. 16)

Reminders:
- For the remaining days until winter holidays, students are asked to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a toboggan during our Phys. Ed. classes.



Spirit Week - December 16 - 20:
Monday, December 16 - Crazy Hat & Hair Day
Tuesday, December 17 - Santa & Elves Meet & Greet
Wednesday, December 18 - Dress up in Christmas Characters Day
Thursday, December 19 - Wear Red and Green Christmas apparel
Friday, December 20 - PJ Day

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

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 12

Great job to everyone involved in the MC Knoll Christmas Concert!  It was a wonderful evening full of singing, dancing, and laughter!

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about today's Math test - Multiplication/Division of Decimals.

Also...ask your son/daughter about today's "Marble Jar" Party!!


6 school days until winter holidays!

Homework:
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - Rounding Decimals (Friday, Dec. 13)

Reminders:
- For the remaining days until winter holidays, students are asked to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a toboggan during our Phys. Ed. classes.

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 11

The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for tonight at 7:00 p.m.  Our "non-band" students in Gr. 5/6ME and 6KN will be performing a wonderful dance piece!  Come on out to enjoy some great entertainment!

Here is a message from Mrs. Erhardt:

- Marble Jar Party - Thursday afternoon
- We will be watching Holes, a book I have been reading aloud in ELA.
- Students may wear pajamas, bring snacks and a blanket or pillow for themselves, and are asked to bring a mug for hot chocolate. This is a reward for lots of "marbelous" behaviour in the classroom.

7 school days until winter holidays!

Homework:

Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math 6 - Multiplication/Division of Decimals TEST (Thursday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- For the next few weeks, students are asked to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a toboggan during our Phys. Ed. classes.

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

- SG             - JM              - TS       
     

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 10

Great job to all of the band students at yesterday's performance.  It received great reviews!

Speaking of performances, the annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 11).  Our "non-band" students in Gr. 5/6ME and 6KN will be performing a wonderful dance piece!  Come on out to enjoy some great entertainment - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Here is a message from Mrs. Erhardt:
- Marble Jar Party - Thursday afternoon
- We will be watching Holes, a book I have been reading aloud in ELA.
- Students may wear pajamas, bring snacks and a blanket or pillow for themselves, and are asked to bring a mug for hot chocolate. This is a reward for lots of "marbelous" behaviour in the classroom.

8 school days until winter holidays!

Homework:

Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math 5 - Writing Decimals in Different Ways (x2) (Wednesday, Dec. 11)
Math 6 - Division of Decimals (x2) (Wednesday, Dec. 11)
Dance - Xmas Concert Dance (Wednesday, Dec. 11)
Math 6 - Multiplication/Division of Decimals TEST (Thursday, Dec. 12)

Reminders:

- For the next few weeks, students are asked to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a toboggan during our Phys. Ed. classes.

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

- SG             - JM              - TS             

Monday, December 9, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 9

Happy Monday!

Good luck to all of the band students at tonight's performance!

For the next few weeks, students are asked to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a toboggan during our Phys. Ed. classes.

9 school days until winter holidays!

Homework:
Math 6 - Division of Decimals (x2) (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Electrical Circuits Sections 6-9 (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (OVERDUE)
Dance - Xmas Concert Dance (Wednesday, Dec. 11)

Reminders:

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11.  Come on out to enjoy some great entertainment - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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

- AHi             - JM              - TS             - CS

Friday, December 6, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 6

Have a wonderful weekend!

Please return the OVERDUE Tobogganing Permission Form:
 - JM                    - TS

The following people need to return their ELA Writing Folder:
- CS                 - TS

The following person needs to return their ELA Journal:
- TS


The following people need to return their "Mr. McDowell Folder:
- MPr                  - TS

Homework:
Math 6 - Division of Decimals (x2) (Monday, Dec. 9)
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (Monday, Dec. 9)
Science 6 - Electrical Circuits Sections 6-9 (Monday, Dec. 9)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (Monday, Dec. 9)
Dance - Xmas Concert Dance (Wednesday, Dec. 11)

Reminders:
- For the next few weeks, students are asked to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and a toboggan during our Phys. Ed. classes.

- The annual MC Knoll Christmas Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11.  Come on out to enjoy some great entertainment - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 5

If interested, the Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow - Friday, Dec. 6.

Please return the OVERDUE Tobogganing Permission Form:
- SG                 - KH                 - JM                    - TS

The following people need to return their ELA Writing Folders:
- CS                 - TS

The following person needs to return their ELA Journals:
- TS

Homework:
Social 6 - Brazil Summary Organizer (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Division of Decimals Practice (Friday, Dec. 6)
Social 5 - Migration Story Brainstorming (Monday, Dec. 9)
Science 6 - Electrical Circuits Sections 6-9 (Monday, Dec. 9)
Social 6 - Physical Region of Canada (Monday, Dec. 9)
Dance - Xmas Concert Dance (Wednesday, Dec. 11)

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 6 students in our classroom (along with 6K) will be responsible for the upcoming "Bake Sale" tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 6).  YUMMY!

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

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 4

Two important items were sent home yesterday:
- Tobogganing Permission Form (please return by tomorrow - Thursday, Dec. 5)
- Scholastic Book Orders (if interested, please return by Friday, Dec. 6)

The following people need to return their report card envelopes:
 - LB                 - TS


The following people need to return their ELA Writing Folders:
- EM                - KG                  - CS                 - TS

The following people need to return their ELA Journals:
- KG                - TS


Homework:
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Dividing by 10's, 100's, 1000's (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Brazil Summary Organizer (Thursday, Dec. 5)
Dance - Xmas Concert Dance (Wednesday, Dec. 11)

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 6 students in our classroom (along with 6K) will be responsible for the upcoming "Bake Sale" on Friday, Dec. 6.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
 - AC               -AHi             - JH               

- SG                 -  JM              - TS                

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 3

Two important items were sent home today:
- Tobogganing Permission Form (please return by Thursday, Dec. 5)
- Scholastic Book Orders (if interested, please return by Friday, Dec. 6)

The following people need to return their report card envelopes:
 - LB                  - CS               - TS


The following people need to return their ELA Writing Folders:
- EM                - KG                  - MP 
- CS                 - TS

The following people need to return their ELA Journals:
- KG                - TS


Homework:
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Vinicius Questions (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Estimating Quotients (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Dividing by 10's, 100's, 1000's (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
Dance - Xmas Concert Dance (Wednesday, Dec. 11)

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 6 students in our classroom (along with 6K) will be responsible for the upcoming "Bake Sale" on Friday, Dec. 6.  YUMMY!

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

Monday, December 2, 2019

Classroom News - Dec. 2

Happy Monday!  It is crazy to believe it is already December...

Ask your Gr. 5 son about their Math test - Fractions.

The following people need to return their report card envelopes:
- EM             - LB                  - CS               - TS


Homework:
Dance - Just Dance Assignment (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Skeleton (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Vinicius Questions (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Multiplying Decimals (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Estimating Quotients (Tuesday, Dec. 2)
Dance - Xmas Concert Dance (Wednesday, Dec. 11)

Reminders:
- For those who ordered, the “In Good Taste” fundraiser pickup will be tonight (Monday, December 2), from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  
Our Gr. 6 students in our classroom (along with 6K) will be responsible for the upcoming "Bake Sale" on Friday, Dec. 6.  YUMMY!

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