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, January 30, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 30

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the "Slacker - Speed Pagging" event!  There was a lot of great information shared today by our various presentators.  

Enjoy the long-weekend!

Homework:
5 Math - Patterns: Exercise 1 (Tuesday, Feb. 3)

6 Math - Comparing Mixed/Improper Fractions (Tuesday, Feb. 3)

Reminders:

There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 31) and Monday, Feb. 3  - due to teacher professional development.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:

- LB               - AC                - SG                - AHil             

- JP                - MPre             - CS                 - EM            

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 29

Our Gr. 4-6 students are excited for the "Slacker - Speed Pagging" event taking place tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 30) from 12:00-1:30!  

Homework:
6 Math - Comparing Mixed/Improper Fractions (Thursday, Jan. 30)

Reminders:

- The Boston Pizza Hot Lunch fundraiser are due tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 30).  YUMMY!

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, Jan. 31 and Monday, Feb. 3 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:

- LB               - AC                - SG                - AHil             - JP    
- MPre            - CS                - TS                 - EM            

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 28

Ask your son/daughter about today's 'racquetball clinic'...

Homework:

5 Social - First Nations FlipBook (OVERDUE)
6 Science - Diameter vs Mass LAB (OVERDUE)
6 Math - 5.3 Converting Mixed/Improper Fractions (Wednesday, Jan. 29)

Reminders:

The Boston Pizza Hot Lunch fundraiser are due by Thursday, Jan. 30.  YUMMY!
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, Jan. 31 and Monday, Feb. 3 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                - DB                
- AC                 
- SG                - AHil             - JP                   
- MPre            - CS                - TS                 - EM            

Monday, January 27, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 27

Happy Monday!

We are just about at the 'halfway' point of the school year.  To celebrate (sort of...), there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, Jan. 31 and Monday, Feb. 3.  YAHOO!

Ask your Gr. 5 son about today's Math test - adding/subtracting decimals.

Homework:
6 Social - History/Issues of Atlantic Country (OVERDUE)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (OVERDUE)

5 Social - First Nations FlipBook (Tuesday, Jan. 28)
6 Math - Converting Mixed/Improper Fractions (Tuesday, Jan. 28)
6 Science - Diameter vs Mass LAB (Tuesday, Jan. 28)

Reminders:

- The Scholastic Book Orders (paper and online) are now OVERDUE. 

The Boston Pizza Hot Lunch fundraiser are due by Thursday, Jan. 30.  YUMMY!

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

- AH              - JP                   - EM           

Friday, January 24, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 24

Do you like Boston Pizza?  If so, please consider ordering from the Boston Pizza Hot Lunch fundraiser.  Forms were sent home today and are due by Thursday, Jan. 30.  YUMMY!

Homework:
6 Social - History/Issues of Atlantic Country (OVERDUE)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (OVERDUE)

5 Math - Add/Subtract Decimals TEST (Monday, Jan. 27)

Reminders:

- If interested, the Scholastic Book Orders (paper and online) are due by Monday, Jan. 27.  

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

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 23

Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home earlier in the week.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees (or order online) by Monday, Jan. 27.  YAHOO!

Also, an important newsletter was sent home yesterday regarding the "Slacker" book and a SPEED pagging event on Thursday, Jan. 30.  Please return the form by tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 24).

Homework:
6 Science - Solar Systems Activity (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Mixed Numbers (Friday, Jan. 23)
6 Social - History/Issues of Atlantic Country (Friday, Jan. 24)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Jan. 24)

5 Math - Add/Subtract Decimals TEST (Monday, Jan. 27)

Reminders:
Our Gr. 5 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll Bake Sale tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 24).  Items will be sold for $0.50 each.  YUMMY!

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

- JP                  - TS                - EM           

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 22

Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home yesterday.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees (or order online) by Monday, Jan. 27.  YAHOO!

Also, an important newsletter was sent home regarding the "Slacker" book and a SPEED pagging event on Thursday, Jan. 30.

Homework:
6 Science - Solar Systems Activity (OVERDUE)

5 Math - Subtracting Decimals (Thursday, Jan. 23)
6 Math - Improper Fractions (Thursday, Jan. 23)
6 Social - History/Issues of Atlantic Country (Friday, Jan. 24)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Jan. 24)

Reminders:
Our Gr. 5 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Jan. 24.  A short newsletter was sent home last week.

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

- CS                 - TS                - EM           

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 21

Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees (or order online) by Monday, Jan. 27.  YAHOO!

Homework:

6 Science - Solar Systems Activity (OVERDUE)

5 Math - Adding Decimals (Wednesday, Jan. 22)
6 Math - Comparing Fractions (Wednesday, Jan. 22)
6 Social - History/Issues of Atlantic Country (Friday, Jan. 24)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Jan. 24)

Reminders:

Our Gr. 5 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Jan. 24.  A short newsletter was sent home last week.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC               - EM           

Monday, January 20, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 20

Happy Monday!

Homework:

5 Science - Properties of Matter LAB (OVERDUE)
6 Science - Solar Systems Activity (OVERDUE)
6 Social - History/Issues of Atlantic Country (Friday, Jan. 24)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Jan. 24)

Reminders:

Our Gr. 5 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Jan. 24.  A short newsletter was sent home last week.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC            - KG             - EM            -  TS         

Friday, January 17, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 17

Our Gr. 5 students will be responsible for the next MC Knoll Bake Sale on Friday, Jan. 24.  A short newsletter was sent home today...

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

6 Math - Common Denominator (Monday, Jan. 20)

5 Science - Properties of Matter LAB (Monday, Jan. 20)
6 Science - Solar Systems Activity (Monday, Jan. 20)

Reminders:
- Brrrrr...it is sure cold outside!  Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor weather.

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

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 16

One more (hopefully warmer) day to go!

Homework:

6 Math - 5.2 Equivalent Fractions (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Estimating Decimals (x2) (Friday, Jan. 17)

Reminders:
- Brrrrr...it is sure cold outside!  Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor weather.

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

- EM            -  TS               - DT 

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 15

Due to the cold weather tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 16), ALL urban and rural buses are again cancelled.

Homework:
5 Math - Adding/Subtracting Decimals (Thursday, Jan. 16)
6 Math - 5.2 Equivalent Fractions (Thursday, Jan. 16)

Reminders:
- Brrrrr...it is sure cold outside!  Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor weather.

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

- EM             - JP              - CS                -  TS         

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 14

Ask your Gr. 5 son about today's math test - estimation.

An important newsletter was sent home regarding tomorrow's (Wednesday, Jan. 15) bus cancellations.

Homework:
6 Science - Outer Space Glossary (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Equivalent Fractions (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Brrrrr...it is sure cold outside!  Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor weather.


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

 - JM                - EM             - JP              - CS                -  TS         

Monday, January 13, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 13

Happy Monday!

Homework:
5 Science - Mass and Volume LAB (OVERDUE)
6 Science - Outer Space Glossary (OVERDUE)
5 Math - Estimation TEST (Tuesday, Jan. 14)
6 Math - Equivalent Fractions (Tuesday, Jan. 14)

Reminders:
- Mrs. Blenkin (our newest MC Knoll intern) is starting up a drama club!  There will be a sign-up and information meeting tomorrow (
Tuesday, January 14) at 12:25...

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

 - JM                - EM             - JP              - CS                -  TS         

Friday, January 10, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 10

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

6 Math - Equivalent Fractions (8A-8H Booklet) (Monday, Jan. 13)
5 Science - Mass and Volume LAB (Monday, Jan. 13)
6 Science - Outer Space Glossary (Monday, Jan. 13)
5 Math - Estimation TEST (Tuesday, Jan. 14)

Reminders:
- Mrs. Blenkin (our newest MC Knoll intern) is starting up a drama club!  There will be a sign-up and information meeting on Tuesday, January 14 at 12:25...

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

- RH                 - JM             - EM              - TS             

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 9

The first school week of the new year has zoomed by!?!?

One more day to go!

Homework:
Art - Face Sketch (OVERDUE)

6 Social - Pick a Country for Research (Friday, Jan. 10)

5 Math - Estimation TEST (Tuesday, Jan. 14)

Reminders:
- As the weather forecast predicts many cold days ahead, be sure your son/daughter is dressed appropriately - winter jacket, ski pants, touque, mitts, winter boots, etc.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- LB                  - AC            - SG
- AHi               - RH             - AHor
- JM                 - EM             - TS             

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 8

The snow has arrived!?!?

Homework:
Art - Face Sketch (OVERDUE)

6 Math - Meaning of Fraction (Thursday, Jan. 9)
6 Social - Pick a Country for Research (Friday, Jan. 10)


Reminders:

- As the weather forecast predicts many cold days ahead, be sure your son/daughter is dressed appropriately - winter jacket, ski pants, touque, mitts, winter boots, etc.

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

- KH                 - AHi               - RH            - AHor
- EM                  - JM                   - JP                  - TS             

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 7

Be sure to enjoy the book "Slacker" by Gordon Korman this evening with your son/daughter...

Homework:
Art - Face Sketch (OVERDUE)

Reminders:

- As the weather forecast predicts many cold days ahead, be sure your son/daughter is dressed appropriately - winter jacket, ski pants, touque, mitts, winter boots, etc. 

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

- KH                 - AHi               - RH            - AHor          - EM
- JM                   - JP                 - MPr           - TS               - DT

Monday, January 6, 2020

Classroom News - Jan. 6

Welcome back!

I hope everyone had a restful winter holiday - full of family, food, and relaxation!

It is hard to believe we are already into 2020!

Another exciting "One Community, One Book Reading Program" started today!  Ask you son/daughter about "Slacker" by Gordon Korman.

Homework:
Art - Face Sketch (OVERDUE)
6 Math - Fractions Intro (Ch. 7) (Tuesday, Jan. 7)

Reminders:
Today is the last day to register for the Yorkton Junior NBA Program.  Flyers were sent home in December (via Remind).  If you are interested in basketball, this is a great opportunity for you!  Register on the website skybasketball.ca.
- As the weather forecast predicts many cold days ahead, be sure your son/daughter is dressed appropriately - winter jacket, ski pants, touque, mitts, winter boots, etc. 

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