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 29, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 29

School pictures were sent home yesterday.  If interested, picture orders are due Monday, Nov. 9.

Also, Picture Retake Day is next Wednesday, November 4.

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5/6, ELA and Career Ed.

Homework:
Social 5 - Province Poster (OVERDUE)
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude (Atlas/Google Earth) (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Intro to Division Booklet (Friday, Oct. 30)
Math 6 - Dividing Numbers (Friday, Oct. 30)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Friday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Our 5/6ME Halloween Celebration is set for tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 30).  Here are some important details regarding the festivities:


The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- TR                - MS              - CW

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 28

School pictures were sent home today.  If interested in ordering, picture orders are due Monday, Nov. 9.

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

Homework:
Art - Desk Name Tags (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Intro to Division (Thursday, Oct. 29)
Math 6 - Dividing Numbers (Thursday, Oct. 29)
Social 5 - Province Poster (Thursday, Oct. 29)
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude (Atlas/Google Earth) (Thursday, Oct. 29)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Friday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Our 5/6ME Halloween Celebration is set for Friday, Oct. 30.  Here are some important details regarding the festivities:


The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AM                  - TR                - MS

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 27

Happy Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend (plus a day)!

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

Homework:
Art - Desk Name Tags (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Intro to Division (Wednesday, Oct. 28)
Math 6 - Multiplying Numbers (Wednesday, Oct. 28)
Social 5 - Province Poster (Thursday, Oct. 29)
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude (Atlas/Google Earth) (Thursday, Oct. 29)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Friday, Nov. 6)

Reminders:
- Don't forget about the Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 30.  Here is some 5/6ME information pertaining to the event:


The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AM                  - TR         
    

Friday, October 23, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 23

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about today's Math test - Multiplication.

Monday, October 26 is a Professional Development day for GSSD Staff.  There will be NO SCHOOL for students on this day.  YAHOO!

Have a wonderful (extra long) weekend!

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Multiplying Numbers (Tuesday, Oct. 27)
Science 5 - Lung Capacity LAB (Optional)

Reminders:
- Don't forget about next week's Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 30.  Please refer to the GSSD Halloween Guidelines for more information.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- Mr. Nobody              

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 22

One more day to go...!

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Science 5 - Lung Capacity LAB (Optional)
Math 6 - Adding/Subtracting Numbers (Friday, Oct. 23)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Friday, Oct. 23)
Math 5 - Multiplication TEST (Friday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- Grade 6 students were given their Math "Factors and Multiples" test scores yesterday.  Please go through the test with your son/daughter, sign and return it ASAP.
- Monday, October 26 is a Professional Development day for GSSD Staff.  There will be NO SCHOOL for students on this day.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- Mr. Nobody              

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 21

Our grade 5 students were given an "optional" extension task in Science - the Lung Capacity LAB.  This activity can be done with the entire family!

Also, the grade 6 students were given their Math "Factors and Multiples" test scores today.  Please go through the test with your son/daughter, sign and return it ASAP.

Mrs. Erhardt and I thought to share our Lunch Hour Expectations with everyone.  This was co-created with all of the students.


There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude Grid (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Rounding Numbers (Thursday, Oct 22)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Friday, Oct. 23)
Math 5 - Multiplication TEST (Friday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- Some new Knowledgehook Math Missions were uploaded last week.  Check them out...
- I sent home some Scholastic Book Order information last week - including an introductory letter and x2 pamphlets.  New this year: your order will now ship to your home and you can order online at scholastic.ca/clubshop.  If interested in ordering, please use our class code RC178758.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- Mr. Nobody     
        

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 20

Let it snow....let it snow....let it snow!

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude Grid (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Arrays and Base-10 Blocks (Wednesday, Oct. 21)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Friday, Oct. 23)
Math 5 - Multiplication TEST (Friday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- Some new Knowledgehook Math Missions were uploaded last week.  Check them out...
- I sent home some Scholastic Book Order information last week - including an introductory letter and x2 pamphlets.  New this year: your order will now ship to your home and you can order online at scholastic.ca/clubshop.  If interested in ordering, please use our class code RC178758.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- Mr. Nobody        
      

Monday, October 19, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 19

Happy Monday!

Our Gr. 6 students started another math outcome today - Order of Operations.

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Art - Caricatures (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 3.5 Multiplication Strategies (Tuesday, Oct. 20)
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude Grid (Tuesday, Oct. 20)
Science 6 - Electricity Timeline (Friday, Oct. 23)
Math 5 - Multiplication TEST (Friday, Oct. 23)

Reminders:
- Some new Knowledgehook Math Missions were uploaded last week.  Check them out...
- I sent home some Scholastic Book Order information last week - including an introductory letter and x2 pamphlets.  New this year: your order will now ship to your home and you can order online at scholastic.ca/clubshop.  If interested in ordering, please use our class code RC178758.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC           
    

Friday, October 16, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 16

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about their Social Studies Quiz - Canada Geography.

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

I sent home some Scholastic Book Order information today- including an introductory letter and x2 pamphlets.  New this year: your order will now ship to your home and you can order online at scholastic.ca/clubshop.  If interested in ordering, please use our class code RC178758.

Some new Knowledgehook Math Missions were uploaded today.  Check them out...

Have a wonderful weekend!

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Math 5 - Multiplying 3 Digit x 3 Digit (optional) (Monday, Oct. 19)
Art - Caricatures (Monday, Oct. 19)
Social 6 - Latitude/Longitude Grid (Tuesday, Oct. 20)

Reminders:
- Here is some information regarding Halloween Celebrations throughout the GSSD:


The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC                

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 15

Brrrr....it was sure "windy" today?!?!?  As I've said before, as the weather continues to turn, please dress for appropriate outdoor weather - touque, mitts, jacket, etc.

One more day to go...!

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Math 5 - Multiplying 2 Digit x 2 Digit (Friday, Oct. 16)
Social 5 - Canada Quiz (Friday, Oct. 16)
Math 6 - Factors/Multiples TEST (Friday, Oct. 16)
Art - Caricatures (Monday, Oct. 19)

Reminders:
- Here is some information regarding Halloween Celebrations throughout the GSSD:


The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC                

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 14

"Say cheese"!  Picture day is tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 15).  Bring your smile! 

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Math 5 - Multiplying 2 Digit x 1 Digit (Thursday, Oct. 15)
Math 6 - Factor Trees (Thursday, Oct. 15)
Science 5 - The Amazing Human Body Visualization (Thursday, Oct. 15)
Social 5 - Canada Quiz (Friday, Oct. 16)
Math 6 - Factors/Multiples TEST (Friday, Oct. 16)

Reminders:
- Here is some information regarding Halloween Celebrations throughout the GSSD:


The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC                

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 13

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

As I said to the students today, one of my favourite parts about a long weekend, is knowing that we have a short work week ahead...!

There was nothing added to the Google Classroom today - as EVERYONE was at school today!

Homework:
Math 5 - Review/Preview of Multiplying Numbers (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
Math 6 - Prime/Composite Numbers (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
Social 5 - Canada #4, #5, #6 (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
Science 5 - The Amazing Human Body Visualization (Thursday, Oct. 15)
Social 5 - Canada Quiz (Friday, Oct. 16)
Math 6 - Factors/Multiples TEST (Friday, Oct. 16)

Reminders:
"Say cheese"!  Picture day is coming - Thursday, Oct. 15.  Bring your smile! 
- There was some information regarding our MC Knoll "Halloween Celebrations" in today's announcements.  More specific 5/6ME information will follow soon.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem           - IS      

Friday, October 9, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 9

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend!

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving). 

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5, Social Studies 6, Career Ed. and ELA.

Homework:
Social 6 - World Map (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 6.6 Multiplying Numbers Close to Ten (Tuesday, Oct. 13)
Social 5 - Canada #4, #5, #6 (Wednesday, Oct. 14)
Math 6 - Factor Booklet (Tuesday, Oct. 13)
Social 5 - Canada Quiz (Friday, Oct. 16)

Reminders:
- We have asked students to "monitor their own supply of hand sanitizer".  If they are running low on supplies, we have encouraged them to get a refill from home (rather than rely on the school's supply).  Thanks in advance!
- Also, "say cheese"!  Picture day is coming next week - Thursday, Oct. 15.  Bring your smile! 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem           - IS      

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 8

One more day...!

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5/6, Science 5/6, Art, Career Ed. and ELA.

Homework:
Math 5 - Estimating Products (Friday, Oct. 9)
Math 6 - Factor Rainbow (Friday, Oct. 9)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Oct. 9)

Reminders:
- We have asked students to "monitor their own supply of hand sanitizer".  If they are running low on supplies, we have encouraged them to get a refill from home (rather than rely on the school's supply).  Thanks in advance!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving).  Gobble....gobble...
- Also, "say cheese"!  Picture day is coming next week - Thursday, Oct. 15.  Bring your smile! 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem           - IS      

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 7

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5/6, Social Studies 5, and ELA.

Homework:
Math 6 - Multiples Worksheets (x2) (Thursday, Oct. 8)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Oct. 9)

Reminders:
- We have asked students to "monitor their own supply of hand sanitizer".  If they are running low on supplies, we have encouraged them to get a refill from home (rather than rely on the school's supply).  Thanks in advance!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving).  Gobble....gobble...
- Also, "say cheese"!  Picture day is coming next week - Thursday, Oct. 15.  Bring your smile! 

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem            - TRou                - IS      

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 6

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

Homework:
Math 5 - Multiplying by 10's, 100's, etc. (Wednesday, Oct. 7)
Social 5 - Canada Worksheet #2 and #3 (Wednesday, Oct. 7)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Oct. 9)

Reminders:
- We have asked students to "monitor their own supply of hand sanitizer".  If they are running low on supplies, we have encouraged them to get a refill from home (rather than rely on the school's supply).  Thanks in advance!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem            - TRou                - IS           
 

Monday, October 5, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 5

Happy Monday!

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5/6, Social Studies 5/6, Health and ELA.

Homework:
Math 5 - MF 6.1-6.3 Worksheets (Tuesday, Oct. 6)
Math 6 - Intro to Factors/Multiples (Tuesday, Oct. 6)
Social 5 - Canada Worksheet #2 and #3 (Wednesday, Oct. 7)
Social 6 - World Map (Friday, Oct. 9)

Reminders:
- As the weather continues to get colder, be sure that you are dressed appropriately - jacket, mitts, touque, etc.
- Some new "missions" were assigned to KnowledgeHook last week.  Check them out!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem              - IS         
   

Friday, October 2, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 2

Ask your son/daughter about today's presentation from the Tornado Hunter - Chris Chittick.  

Also, ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about today's math test - Place Value.

For those students who ordered, the 2019-2020 MC Knoll Yearbooks were sent home today!  

Great job on another wonderful week!  Have a fantastic weekend!

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5/6, Social Studies 5/6, Health and ELA.

Homework:
Math 5 - Multiplication Strategies (Monday, Oct. 5)

Reminders:
- As the weather continues to get colder, be sure that you are dressed appropriately - jacket, mitts, touque, etc.
Some new "missions" were assigned to KnowledgeHook yesterday.  Check them out!

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem               IS     
       

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Classroom News - Oct. 1

An information pamphlet regarding picture day was sent home today...

Some new "missions" were assigned to KnowledgeHook today.  Check them out!

Our 5/6ME students will be enjoying a presentation from the "Tornado Hunter" tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 2).  Yahoo!         

For those students who were absent today, check out the Google Classroom - Math 5/6, Career Ed. and ELA.

Homework:
Math 5 - Multiplication Facts (Friday, Oct. 2)
Math 6 - Place Value TEST (Friday, Oct. 2)

Reminders:
- As the weather continues to get colder, be sure that you are dressed appropriately - jacket, mitts, touque, etc.

The following people have OVERDUE assignments:
- AC             - TRem               IS