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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.

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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, 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:

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