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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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)

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)

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)

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.  

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.  

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.  

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:

Classroom News - Nov. 9

Happy Monday!

Brrrr....it sure feels like winter suddenly!?!?

We are now into our final week of "online learning".  In fact, tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 10) is our last day....YAHOO!  In saying that, please go over today's Daily Agenda with your son/daughter.  Let's try to get ALL of our online learning finished up before our Remembrance Day long-weekend!   

Remembrance Day long weekend is coming soon!  There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13. 

Just in case you missed our MC Knoll "Morning Announcements" today:

- If interested, please return your school picture orders by Monday, November 16th.  We will also be booking another Picture Retake Day - to be determined at a later date.

- The deadline for ordering from the SCC School Clothing Fundraiser is Monday November 23rd.  

- Ms. Knight is looking for students to design a cover page for the yearbook.  If you are interested, please submit your design to Ms. Knight by Friday, November 20th.  You should include the following:  M.C. Knoll School or Knights, 2020-2021, our school colours, relevant information that represents MCK.  Be creative!

The last Daily Agenda - Tuesday, Nov. 10 - was sent in a separate email. The schedule is also posted to the Google Classroom - for student reference.  

Homework:

Gr. 5 Reminders:

Gr. 6 Reminders:

Classroom News - Nov. 6

As we wrap-up our first official week of online learning, I want to pass along a BIG "high five" to everyone for an AWESOME week.  Mrs. Erhardt and I are VERY proud of everyone!

As I said in the beginning of this journey, there are some obvious negatives about being away school and each other.  However, I think after this week, everyone would agree that there are a lot of positives too!  Keep up the GREAT WORK!

Here were some important items that came through our MC Knoll "Morning Announcements" this week, including:

- We have extended the deadline for returning your child’s picture orders.  Please return your orders by Monday, November 16th.  We will also be booking another Picture Retake Day - to be determined at a later date.

- Attached to the morning announcements is an SCC clothing fundraiser.  Deadline for ordering is Monday November 23rd.  Copies will also be sent home with youngest in the family.

- Ms. Knight is looking for students to design a cover page for the yearbook.  If you are interested, please submit your design to Ms. Knight by Friday, November 20th.  You should include the following:  M.C. Knoll School or Knights, 2020-2021, our school colours, relevant information that represents MCK.  Be creative!

- Remembrance Day long weekend is coming up next week.  There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13.  Students will return to school on Monday, November 16, which will be a Day 3.

I will look to email everyone the next week's Daily Agenda - Monday, Nov. 9 - sometime this weekend.  You can always refer to the Week-at-a-Glance document for a preview of what's to come!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Gr. 5 Reminders:

Gr. 6 Reminders:

Classroom News - Nov. 5

Here were some important items that came through our MC Knoll "Morning Announcements" today:

- MC Knoll has been in contact with Lifetouch.  They will return at a later date for an extra picture retake day for our three classrooms that have been working remotely (and unable to be at school during the original picture retake day).  Once we have a date, we will let you know.

- Ms. Knight is looking for students to design a cover page for the yearbook.  If you are interested, please submit your design to Ms. Knight by Friday, November 20th.  You should include the following:  M.C. Knoll School or Knights, 2020-2021, our school colours, relevant information that represents MCK.  Be creative!

- Remembrance Day long weekend is coming up next week.  There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13.  Students will return to school on Monday, November 16, which will be a Day 3.

Please go over today's Daily Agenda with your son/daughter.  As the week is nearing an end, let's try to get everything finished up before the weekend!

The last Daily Agenda of the week - Friday, Nov. 6 - was sent in a separate email. The schedule is also posted to the Google Classroom - for student reference.  

One more day to go!

Homework:

Gr. 5 Reminders:

Gr. 6 Reminders:

Classroom News - Oct. 4

During today's Mr. McDowell Zoom, I went over "how to hand-in assignments to the Google Classroom".  Good news...most students have now problem solved how to do this properly!  Smooth sailing ahead...

Similar to yesterday, please go over today's Daily Agenda with your son/daughter - to ensure that ALL tasks were worked on (and hopefully a few more of them were completed).

I have also emailed tomorrow's Daily Agenda (Thursday, Nov. 4) in a separate email. The schedule is also posted to the Google Classroom - for student reference.  

Keep up the wonderful work!

Homework:

Gr. 5 Reminders:

Gr. 6 Reminders:

Classroom News - Nov. 3

Happy Tuesday!

It was WONDERFUL to see everyone today at our first Zoom meetings.  I know it is not our ideal classroom, but it is "our classroom" - and one that we will work hard in and try our best!  

Also, don't be shy to ask for help - from Mrs. Erhardt, Mr. McDowell, Mrs. Bymak and your classmates.  Remember...we are in this together!

Please go over today's Daily Agenda with your son/daughter - to ensure that ALL tasks were worked on (and hopefully a few of them already completed).

Also, please refer to tomorrow's Daily Agenda (Wednesday, Nov. 4) - sent in a separate email.  I have also posted tomorrow's Daily Agenda to the Google Classroom - for student reference.  

Homework:

Gr. 5 Reminders:

Gr. 6 Reminders: