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 18, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 18

As I talked with the students today, despite the challenges that we have ALL experienced this year...it is important to remain optimistic and reflect back on all of the "positives" throughout 2020.  We ALL have a lot to be thankful for!

Speaking of being thankful, Mrs. Erhardt and I want to thank everyone for the VERY generous gifts today.  Much appreciated!  

Have a wonderful Holiday Break - enjoy the time with your family!

We will see you back on Monday, January 4.   

Homework:
- Complete as many of the "30 Random Acts of Family, Fitness, and Fun"

Reminders:
- Here is the weblink to the MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Video.  Enjoy!


Thursday, December 17, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 17

In addition to our "Secret Santa", our 5/6ME students will be enjoying some Christmas Holiday FUN tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 18).  Students will be enjoying an art craft and a short movie - bring some healthy snacks.  YAHOO!

1 School Day Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Science 5 - Return Human Body TEST (Friday, Dec. 18)
Math 5 - Fractions TEST (Friday, Dec. 18)
Math 6 - Ratios TEST (Friday, Dec. 18)

Reminders:
- Our Knights have been busy putting together a Christmas Celebration Video for our families.  The finished video will be shared with families tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 18) and will be available until January 1.  Stay tuned!
- The last day of our MC Knoll "Spirit Days" is tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 18):

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 16

Christmas came early!  MC Knoll clothing orders were sent home today...  

In addition to our "Secret Santa", our 5/6ME students will be enjoying some Christmas Holiday FUN this Friday, Dec. 18.  Students will be enjoying an art craft and a short movie - bring some healthy snacks.  YAHOO!

2 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Math 5 - Comparing Fractions (Thursday, Dec .17)
Math 6 - Equivalent Ratios (Thursday, Dec. 17)
Math 5 - Fractions TEST (Friday, Dec. 18)
Math 6 - Ratios TEST (Friday, Dec. 18)

Reminders:
- Our Knights have been busy putting together a Christmas Celebration Video for our families.  The finished video will be shared with families on Friday, Dec. 18 and will be available until January 1.  Stay tuned!
- Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" continue this week:

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 15

In Good Taste orders arrive today.  Families can pick up their orders from 3:45 - 6:00 p.m.  Please call or text the school phone...(306) 516-7818...when you arrive.  Families can remain in their vehicles at the front of the school.

For those students who forgot to bring their "Secret Santa" gift, please return it ASAP.  Students will exchange their gifts on Friday, Dec. 18!

3 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Science 5 - Digestive System Story "Final Copy" (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Electrical Circuits (Section 6-9) (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Intro to Ratios (Wednesday, Dec. 16)
Math 5 - Fractions TEST (Friday, Dec. 18)
Math 6 - Ratios TEST (Friday, Dec. 18)

Reminders:
- Our Knights have been busy putting together a Christmas Celebration Video for our families.  The finished video will be shared with families on Friday, Dec. 18 and will be available until January 1.  Stay tuned!
- Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" continue this week:


Monday, December 14, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 14

Happy Monday!

Our 5/6ME class completed their video recording for the MC Knoll Christmas Celebration.  Stay tuned for the presentation in the coming days!

Also, for those students who forgot to bring their "Secret Santa" gift, please return it ASAP.  Students will exchange their gifts on Friday, Dec. 18!

4 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Science 6 - Electrical Circuits (Section 6-9) (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Ratios Pre-Test (Tuesday, Dec. 15)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story "Final Copy" (Tuesday, Dec. 15)

Reminders:
- Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" continue this week:

Friday, December 11, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 11

Great job to everyone who participated in the 5/6ME "Twin Day"!

On Monday, Dec. 14, students will be video recording there presentation for the MC Knoll Christmas Celebration.  Students are encouraged to dress in a "festive" fashion - Christmas colors, "Sunday's Best Dress", etc.

Also, please return your 5/6ME "Secret Santa" gift by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures).  Reminder to keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Students will exchange their gifts on Friday, Dec. 18!

Have a great weekend!

5 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Math 5 - Equivalent Fractions (Booklet 8 and (Monday, Dec. 14)
Math 6 - Integers TEST (Monday, Dec. 14)
Science 5 - Digestive System Story (Monday, Dec. 14)
Science 6 - Electrical Circuits (Section 6-9) (Monday, Dec. 14)

Reminders:
- Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" are coming next week:

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 10

Tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 11) will be another fun Gr. 5/6 dress-up event - "Twin Day".  Coordinate your outfits with a classmate (or two)...and see if Mrs. Erhardt and Mr. McDowell can tell you apart!

Here is some IMPORTANT information regarding our upcoming "MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Video".  Please follow the weblink below - to give permission for your child to be part of the Christmas video.  

MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Permission Form

On Monday, Dec. 14, students will be video recording there presentation for the MC Knoll Christmas Celebration.  Students are encouraged to dress in a "festive" fashion - Christmas colors, "Sunday's Best Dress", etc.

6 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Social Studies 6 - Vinicius Q's and "Come, Stay, Go?" Interview (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Equivalent Fractions (math strategies) (Friday, Dec. 11)
Math 6 - Comparing Integers (Friday, Dec. 11)
Science 5 - Digestive System Fill-in-the-Blank Booklet (Friday, Dec. 11)
Science 6 - Electrical Circuits (Section 6-9) (Monday, Dec. 14)
Math 6 - Integers TEST (Monday, Dec. 14)

Reminders:
Students have now picked names for our 5/6ME "Secret Santa" activity.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  Please return your gift by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures). Also, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  
- Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" are coming next week:

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 9

Here is some IMPORTANT information regarding our upcoming "MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Video".  Please follow the weblink below - to give permission for your child to be part of the Christmas video.  Ask your son/daughter about what our 5/6ME class will be doing for the Christmas Celebration...

MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Permission Form

7 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Social Studies 6 - Vinicius Q's and "Come, Stay, Go?" Interview (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Equivalent Fractions (using pictures) (Thursday, Dec. 10)
Science 5 - Bill Nye: Digestive System (Thursday, Dec. 10)

Reminders:
- Friday, Dec. 11 will be another fun Gr. 5/6 dress-up event - "Twin Day".  Coordinate your outfits with a classmate (or two)...and see if Mrs. Erhardt and Mr. McDowell can tell you apart!
Students have now picked names for our 5/6ME "Secret Santa" activity.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  Please return your gift by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures). Also, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  
- Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" are coming next week:

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 8

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

Here is some IMPORTANT information regarding our upcoming "MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Video".  Please follow the weblink below - to give permission for your child to be part of the Christmas video.  Ask your son/daughter about what our 5/6ME class will be doing for the Christmas Celebration...

MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Permission Form

8 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Social Studies 6 - Vinicius Q's and "Come, Stay, Go?" Interview (Wednesday, Dec. 9)

Reminders:
- Friday, Dec. 11 will be another fun Gr. 5/6 dress-up event - "Twin Day".  Coordinate your outfits with a classmate (or two)...and see if Mrs. Erhardt and Mr. McDowell can tell you apart!
Students have now picked names for our 5/6ME "Secret Santa" activity.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  Please return your gift by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures). Also, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  
- Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" are coming next week:


Monday, December 7, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 7

Happy Monday!

Some exciting MC Knoll "Spirit Days" are coming next week:

Also, here is some information regarding our upcoming "MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Video".  Please follow the weblink below - to give permission for your child to be part of the Christmas video.

MC Knoll Christmas Celebration Permission Form

9 School Days Until Christmas Holidays!

Homework:
Science 6 - Summary 2.6 Sources of Electricity (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Review of Fractions (Activity 7) (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
Math 6 - Multiplication and Division of Decimals TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
Science 5 - Bill Nye Bones and Muscles (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
Social Studies 6 - Vinicius Q's and "Come, Stay, Go?" Interview (Wednesday, Dec. 9)

Reminders:
- Friday, Dec. 11 will be another fun Gr. 5/6 dress-up event - "Twin Day".  Coordinate your outfits with a classmate (or two)...and see if Mrs. Erhardt and Mr. McDowell can tell you apart!
Students have now picked names for our 5/6ME "Secret Santa" activity.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  Please return your gift by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures). Also, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  

Friday, December 4, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 4

Great job to everyone who participated in the 5/6ME "Mad for Plaid" day.  There were some WONDERFUL patterns on display!


Next Friday, Dec. 11 will be another fun Gr. 5/6 dress-up event - "Twin Day".  Coordinate your outfits with a classmate (or two)...and see if Mrs. Erhardt and Mr. McDowell can tell you apart!

Have a wonderful weekend!

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5 and Science 5.

Homework:
Science 6 - Summary 2.6 Sources of Electricity (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Review of Fractions (Activity 6) (Monday, Dec. 7)
Math 6 - Dividing "Teeny" Decimals 3.7 W/S (Monday, Dec. 7)
Science 5 - Bill Nye Bones and Muscles (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
Math 6 - Multiplication and Division of Decimals TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 8)

Reminders:
 Students have now picked names for our 5/6ME "Secret Santa" activity.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  Please return your gift by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures). Also, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 3

Students have now picked names for our 5/6ME "Secret Santa" activity.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  Please return your gift by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures). Also, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5 and Social Studies 5.

Homework:
Math 5 - Review of Fractions (Activity 5) (Friday, Dec. 4)
Math 6 - Dividing Decimals (Friday, Dec. 4)
Science 5 - Muscular System Activities (Friday, Dec. 4)
Science 6 - Summary 2.6 Sources of Electricity (Friday, Dec. 4)
Math 6 - Multiplication and Division of Decimals TEST (Tuesday, Dec. 8)

Reminders:
Tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 4) will be "Mad for Plaid" day in our 5/6ME classroom - wear your best plaid shirt, pants, etc.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 2

Our 5/6ME class have decided to go ahead with the festive "Secret Santa" activity.  Students will draw names tomorrow.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  However, please return your gift idea by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures).  Lastly, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5 and Science 5.

Homework:
Math 6 - Dividing Decimals (Thursday, Dec. 3)
Science 5 - Muscular System Activities (Friday, Dec. 4)
Science 6 - Summary 2.6 Sources of Electricity (Friday, Dec. 4)

Reminders:
- The SCC "In Good Taste" fundraiser is now OVERDUE.
This Friday, Dec. 4 will be "Mad for Plaid" day in our 5/6ME classroom - wear your best plaid shirt, pants, etc.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Classroom News - Dec. 1

Our 5/6ME class has chosen to add some "Holiday Cheer" to our school days for the month of December.  This Friday, Dec. 4 will be "Mad for Plaid" day - wear your best plaid shirt, pants, etc. 

Also, students have asked to have a 5/6ME Secret Santa.  This will be an optional activity for those who choose to participate.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  However, please return your gift idea by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures).  Lastly, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5 and Math 6 

Homework:
Math 5 - Fractions Pre-Test (Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Math 6 - Dividing Decimals (Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Science 5 - Create-a-Skeleton (Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Science 6 - Sources of Electricity (Wednesday, Dec. 2)

Reminders:
- If interested, the SCC "In Good Taste" fundraiser is due tomorrow (Wednesday, December 2).  If you are paying by e-Transfer, our School Community Council will now accept payment via mcknollscc@gmail.com.  YUMMY!

Monday, November 30, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 30

Happy Monday!

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of another month of school.  Where has the time gone!?!?

Please return the report card envelope (you can keep the actual report card), as well as the Term 1 "portfolio" binder.

Our 5/6ME class has chosen to add some "Holiday Cheer" to our school days for the month of December.  This Friday, Dec. 4 will be "Mad for Plaid" day - wear your best plaid shirt, pants, etc. 

Also, students have asked to have a 5/6ME Secret Santa.  This will be an optional activity for those who choose to participate.  The gifts will be exchanged on the last day of school (Friday, Dec. 18).  However, please return your gift idea by Monday, Dec. 14 (to allow for proper COVID procedures).  Lastly, please keep your costs between $8 - $10.  Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  HO HO HO!  

Homework:
Math 5 - Intro to Fractions (Tuesday, Dec. 1)
Math 6 - Division by 10, 100, 1000's (Tuesday, Dec. 1)
Social 6 - Atlantic Countries Map (Tuesday, Dec. 1)
Science 5 - Create-a-Skeleton (Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Science 6 - Sources of Electricity (Wednesday, Dec. 2)

Reminders:
- If interested, the SCC "In Good Taste" fundraiser is due on Wednesday, December 2.  If you are paying by e-Transfer, our School Community Council will now accept payment via mcknollscc@gmail.com.  YUMMY!

Friday, November 27, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 27

Thanks to everyone for all of the GREAT conversations over the passed few days during "parent-teacher-student conferences".  Mrs. Erhardt and I look forward to working with your son/daughter in the coming months - in helping them "bring out the best possible version of themselves"!

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about their "Division" math test...

Please return the report card envelope (you can keep the actual report card), as well as the Term 1 "portfolio" binder. Thanks in advance!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math 5 - Ch. Task: Comparing Costs of Video Games (Monday, Nov. 30)
Math 6 - Estimating Quotients (Monday, Nov. 30)
Social 6 - Atlantic Countries Map (Tuesday, Dec. 1)

Reminders:
- Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until Sunday, November 29 (https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975)
- A "delicious" fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the SCC "In Good Taste” fundraiser.  If interested, the orders are due on Wednesday, December 2.  Also, note that if you are paying by e-Transfer, our School Community Council will now accept payment via mcknollscc@gmail.com.  YUMMY!

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 26

The final evening of the Term 1 "parent-teacher-student conferences" is scheduled for today.  A separate email was sent to you earlier in the week with "things to know" before/during the interview, an interview schedule, as well as the McDowell Zoom login information.  

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Benson McDowell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

https://zoom.us/j/8298848248?pwd=RzBGWkNDOFJweUVQbkZIUHlWMnZ4QT09

Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

Password: mck123

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Please return the report card envelope (you can keep the actual report card), as well as the Term 1 "portfolio" binder. Thanks in advance!

Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 27) is an MC Knoll School Spirit Day - "Jersey Day".  Where your favourite sports team or sports clothing!  YAHOO!

Homework:
Music - Beethoven "Abstract Sketch" (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Multiplying Decimals (Friday, Nov. 27)
Social 5 - Canada Shield/Interior Plains Summary (Friday, Nov. 27)
Social 6 - Classifying Countries (Friday, Nov. 27)
Math 5 - Division TEST (Friday, Nov. 27)

Reminders:
- Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until Sunday, November 29 (https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975)
- A "delicious" fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the SCC "In Good Taste” fundraiser.  If interested, the orders are due on Wednesday, December 2.  Also, note that if you are paying by e-Transfer, our School Community Council will now accept payment via mcknollscc@gmail.com.  YUMMY!

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 25

The Term 1 "parent-teacher-student conferences" are scheduled for today and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 26).  A separate email was sent to you yesterday with "things to know" before/during the interview, an interview schedule, as well as the McDowell Zoom login information.  

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Benson McDowell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

https://zoom.us/j/8298848248?pwd=RzBGWkNDOFJweUVQbkZIUHlWMnZ4QT09

Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

Password: mck123

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Please return the report card envelopes (you can keep the actual report cards). Thanks in advance!

For those who ordered, some very BEAUTIFUL school photos were sent home yesterday.

Our second picture retake day has been scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 26). Any students wanting a picture retake can do so...

Homework:
Music - Beethoven "Abstract Sketch" (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers (Thursday, Nov. 26)
Social 5 - Canada Shield/Interior Plains Summary (Friday, Nov. 27)
Social 6 - Classifying Countries (Friday, Nov. 27)
Math 5 - Division TEST (Friday, Nov. 27)

Reminders:
- Friday, Nov. 27 is an MC Knoll School Spirit Day - "Jersey Day".  Where your favourite sports team or sports clothing!  YAHOO!
- Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until Sunday, November 29 (https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975)
- A "delicious" fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week - the SCC "In Good Taste” fundraiser.  If interested, the orders are due on Wednesday, December 2.  Also, note that if you are paying by e-Transfer, our School Community Council will now accept payment via mcknollscc@gmail.com.  YUMMY!

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 24

The Term 1 "parent-teacher-student conferences" are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 25) and Thursday, Nov. 26.  A separate email was sent to you this afternoon with "things to know" before/during the interview, an interview schedule, as well as the McDowell Zoom login information.  See everyone soon!  

Please return the report card envelopes (you can keep the actual report cards). Thanks in advance!

For those who ordered, some very BEAUTIFUL school photos were sent home today.

Homework:
Music - Beethoven "Abstract Sketch" (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Interpret the Remainder (Practice) (Wednesday, Nov. 25)
Math 5 - Division TEST (Friday, Nov. 27)

Reminders:
Our second picture retake day has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26. Any students wanting a picture retake can do so on this day.
- Friday, Nov. 27 is an MC Knoll School Spirit Day - "Jersey Day".  Where your favourite sports team or sports clothing!  YAHOO!
- Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until Sunday, November 29 (https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975)
- A "delicious" fundraiser was sent home yesterday - the SCC "In Good Taste” fundraiser.  If interested, the orders are due on Wednesday, December 2.  Also, note that if you are paying by e-Transfer, our School Community Council will now accept payment via mcknollscc@gmail.com.  YUMMY!

Monday, November 23, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Happy Monday!

With the Term 1 "report cards" handed-out last Friday...the Term 1 "parent-teacher-student conferences" are coming next - Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 26.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Phone calls can also be made if families are unable to access ZOOM.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.

A "delicious" fundraiser was sent home today - the SCC "In Good Taste” fundraiser.  If interested, the orders are due on Wednesday, December 2.  Alos, note that if you are paying by e-Transfer, our School Community Council will now accept payment via mcknollscc@gmail.com.  YUMMY!

Homework:
Science 5 - Our Bones Activity (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 3.9 Division (other strategies) (Tuesday, Nov. 24)
Math 6 - Estimating Products (Tuesday, Nov. 24)
Music - Beethoven "Abstract Sketch" (Tuesday, Nov. 24)

Reminders:
- Please return the report card envelopes (you can keep the actual report cards). Thanks in advance!
- The MC Knoll Clothing order is now OVERDUE. 
Our second picture retake day has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26. Any students wanting a picture retake can do so on this day.
- Friday, Nov. 27 is an MC Knoll School Spirit Day - "Jersey Day".  Where your favourite sports team or sports clothing!  YAHOO!
- Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until Sunday, November 29 (https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975)

Friday, November 20, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 20

Happy "belated" Halloween!  Ask your son/daughter about today's celebration - art/craft, snacks, some Disney shows, and a couple of Kahoot games!

The Term 1 Report Cards were sent home today!  I encourage some reflective conversation about the previous few months, as well as goal-setting conversations for the months ahead!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Science 5 - Our Bones Activity (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 3.8 Division (by Repeated Subtraction) (Monday, Nov. 23)
Math 6 - Adding/Subtracting Decimals (Monday, Nov. 23)
Art - Design a Yearbook Cover (optional) (Monday, Nov. 23)

Reminders:
- If interested in purchasing some very stylish MC Knoll clothing from the SCC School Clothing Fundraiser, payment/forms are due by Monday November 23rd.  
- The Term 1 "parent-teacher-student conferences" are set for next Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 26.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Phone calls can also be made if families are unable to access ZOOM.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.
Our second picture retake day has been scheduled for Thursday, November 26. Any students wanting a picture retake can do so on this day.
- Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until November 29 (https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975)

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 19

Mrs. Erhardt and I would like to have a "belated Halloween Celebration" tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 20) in the afternoon.  Like before, students are welcome to dress-up and bring some snacks.  Happy Halloween!


Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 20th).  YAHOO!

An important newsletter was sent home earlier in the week regarding "parent-teacher-student conferences" - set for next Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 26.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Phone calls can also be made if families are unable to access ZOOM.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.

Homework:
Science 5 - Our Bones Activity (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Division (with remainders) (Friday, Nov. 20)
Art - Design a Yearbook Cover (optional) (Friday, Nov. 20)

Reminders:
- If interested in purchasing some very stylish MC Knoll clothing from the SCC School Clothing Fundraiser, payment/forms are due by Monday November 23rd.  
Our second picture retake day has been scheduled for Thursday, November 26. Any students wanting a picture retake can do so on this day.
- Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until November 29 (https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975)

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 18

Mrs. Erhardt and I would like to have a "belated Halloween Celebration" this Friday, Nov. 20 in the afternoon.  Like before, students are welcome to dress-up and bring some snacks.  If possible, students can also bring a pumpkin for the activity (although these might be VERY hard to find in stores now).  Happy Halloween!


An important newsletter was sent home yesterday regarding "parent-teacher-student conferences" - set for next Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 26.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Phone calls can also be made if families are unable to access ZOOM.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.

All Term 1 assignments/homework are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may have earned an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Just a reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is happening until November 29.   If you place an order under $35 today (Wednesday, Nov. 18) between 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m...shipping is free!  Any orders over $35 is always free shipping.

https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5150975

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5 and Science 5.

Homework:
Math 5 - Division (without remainders) (Thursday, Nov. 19)
Math 6 - Ch. 9 Multiplication/Division (Thursday, Nov. 19)
Science 5 - Our Bones Activity (Thursday, Nov 19)
Art - Design a Yearbook Cover (optional) (Friday, Nov. 20)

Reminders:
- School picture orders are now OVERDUE.
- Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home Friday, Nov. 20th.
- If interested in purchasing some very stylish MC Knoll clothing from the SCC School Clothing Fundraiser, payment/forms are due by Monday November 23rd.  

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 17

An important newsletter was sent home today regarding "parent-teacher-student conferences" - set for next Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 26.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Phone calls can also be made if families are unable to access ZOOM.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the school ASAP.

Thank you to AM and family for the VERY generous birthday treat!  I know the entire 5/6ME class will enjoy the tasty treat!  

All Term 1 assignments/homework are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may have earned an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:
Art - Design a Yearbook Cover (optional) (Friday, Nov. 20)

Reminders:
- School picture orders are now OVERDUE.
- Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home Friday, Nov. 20th.
- If interested in purchasing some very stylish MC Knoll clothing from the SCC School Clothing Fundraiser, payment/forms are due by Monday November 23rd.  

Monday, November 16, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 16

Happy Monday!

It was sure GREAT to see everyone back in the school today - happy and healthy!     

I hope everyone had a wonderful Remembrance Day long-weekend.

For those students who did not have the chance to finish up ALL of their online learning over the previous few weeks, our 5/6ME classroom spent most of the day today "tying any last minute strings".  

With Term 1 Report Cards coming this Friday, Nov. 20th, I have set tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 17) as the FINAL DAY of Term 1.  All Term 1 assignments/homework MUST be handed-in.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:
Art - Design a Yearbook Cover (optional) (Friday, Nov. 20)

Reminders:
- School picture orders are now OVERDUE.
- If interested in purchasing some very stylish MC Knoll clothing from the SCC School Clothing Fundraiser, payment/forms are due by Monday November 23rd.  

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Classroom News - Nov. 10

And that's a wrap!

As I have said many times during this "online learning" experience....great job to everyone for all of your hard work and determination while working from home.  I know it hasn't been easy.  However, I think I speak for everyone when I say that I look forward to FINALLY being back in the classroom again!

Here are some reminders before we head into our Remembrance Day long-weekend:
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13.   
- If interested, please place your school picture orders by Monday, November 16th.  
- The deadline for ordering from the SCC School Clothing Fundraiser is Monday November 23rd.  
- Lastly, if you would like to design a cover page for the next yearbook, please submit your design to Ms. Knight by Friday, November 20.

For those students who did not have the chance to finish up ALL of their online learning, please try your best to get everything done over the next few days.  With Term 1 Report Cards coming next week (Friday, Nov. 20 to be exact), it would be GREAT to completely wrap up our first few months of learning by Monday, Nov. 16....at the latest.  

See everyone soon!

Homework:

Gr. 5 Reminders:


Gr. 6 Reminders: