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.

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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



Monday, June 28, 2021

Classroom News - June 28

We made it!

Let me be the first to say that Mrs. Erhardt and I are very proud of EVERYONE for all of your hard work, kindness, and overall wonderful personalities that you brought each and every day.  Despite the challenges that we experienced this year, we made the most of our opportunities.  Thanks for the memories!  

Have a great summer!  

We'll see everyone next year!

Friday, June 25, 2021

Classroom News - June 25

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about the "Paper Airplane Olympics".  The official podium winners of the competition will be announced on Monday!

Great job to everyone who were decorated in your best RAINBOW colors today!

We had a wonderful afternoon bike ride to the Patrick Park Disc Golf Course!

For Monday, June 28 (the last day of school), we are hoping to enjoy one last day together by biking to JC Beach to play capture the flag (bike and helmet are again needed), playing some classroom games (ex: Bingo, Kahoot, etc.), enjoying some tasty food (compliments of DQ) and some other wonderful surprises.  YAHOO!

Only 1 day of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
- Read a good book!
 
Reminders:
A few important items were sent home earlier in the week, including:
Mabel's Labels Playground Fundraiser pamphlet
Scholastic Book Order (order online using our class code: RC178758)
- Yorkton Library Summer Reading Club info

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Classroom News - June 24

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about their last Math test of the year - Transformations.

Our 5/6ME class is encouraged to wear RAINBOW colors for tomorrow (Friday, June 25).  Dress up in the most colorful clothing that you have!

A few important items were sent home yesterday, including:
Mabel's Labels Playground Fundraiser pamphlet
Scholastic Book Order (order online using our class code: RC178758)
- Yorkton Library Summer Reading Club info

Only 2 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Science 6 - Paper Airplane Olympics (Friday, June 25)
 
Reminders:
- As we are now into our final few days of school, Mrs. Erhardt and I would like to enjoy a couple of celebration activities with our 5/6ME class - for ALL of the hard work that we have ALL done this school year.  For starters, tomorrow (Friday, June 25), from 12:30-3:15, students will be biking to Yorkton's Disc Golf Course (Patrick Park) to enjoy an afternoon of fun.  Students will need to dress for appropriate outdoor weather, and will need a working bike and helmet for the day; disc golf equipment will be provided.  For Monday, June 28 (the last day of school), we are hoping to enjoy one last day together by biking to JC Beach to play capture the flag (bike and helmet are again needed), playing some classroom games (ex: Bingo, Kahoot, etc.), enjoying some tasty food (compliments of DQ) and some other wonderful surprises.  YAHOO!

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Classroom News - June 23

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about their last Math test of the year - Transformations.

A few items were sent home today, including:
- Mabel's Labels Playground Fundraiser pamphlet
- Scholastic Book Order (order online using our class code: RC178758)
- Yorkton Library Summer Reading Club info

Only 3 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Math 6 - Combining Transformations (Thursday, June 24)
Math 6 - Transformation TEST (Thursday, June 24)
Science 6 - Paper Airplane Olympics (Friday, June 25)
 
Reminders:
- As we are now into our final few days of school, Mrs. Erhardt and I would like to enjoy a couple of celebration activities with our 5/6ME class - for ALL of the hard work that we have ALL done this school year.  For starters, on Friday, June 25, from 12:30-3:15, students will be biking to Yorkton's Disc Golf Course (Patrick Park) to enjoy an afternoon of fun.  Students will need to dress for appropriate outdoor weather, and will need a working bike and helmet for the day; disc golf equipment will be provided.  For Monday, June 28 (the last day of school), we are hoping to enjoy one last day together by biking to JC Beach to play capture the flag (bike and helmet are again needed), playing some classroom games (ex: Bingo, Kahoot, etc.), enjoying some tasty food (compliments of DQ) and some other wonderful surprises.  YAHOO!
        

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Classroom News - June 22

For those students who are interested, and as a small part of year-end celebration on Monday, June 28, our 5/6ME class has the opportunity to enjoy a "Dairy Queen" lunch.  Order forms were sent home yesterday.  Please return the form and $10 by tomorrow (Wednesday, June 23).  YUMMY!

Only 4 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Social 6 - Power/Authority Project (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Transformation TEST (Wednesday, June 23)
Math 6 - Successive Transformations (Wednesday, June 23)
Math 6 - Transformation TEST (Thursday, June 24)
Science 6 - Paper Airplane Olympics (Friday, June 25)
 
Reminders:
- As we are now into our final full week of school, Mrs. Erhardt and I would like to enjoy a couple of celebration activities with our 5/6ME class - for ALL of the hard work that we have ALL done this school year.  For starters, on Friday, June 25, from 12:30-3:15, students will be biking to Yorkton's Disc Golf Course (Patrick Park) to enjoy an afternoon of fun.  Students will need to dress for appropriate outdoor weather, and will need a working bike and helmet for the day; disc golf equipment will be provided.  For Monday, June 28 (the last day of school), we are hoping to enjoy one last day together by playing some games (ex: Bingo, Kahoot, Phys. Ed., etc.), enjoying some tasty food (optional - compliments of DQ) and some other wonderful surprises.  YAHOO!

The following person have OVERDUE Social Studies 6 "Power/Authority Unit Project":
- AB               

Monday, June 21, 2021

Classroom News - June 21

Happy Monday!

For those students who are interested, and as a small part of year-end celebration on Monday, June 28, our 5/6ME class has the opportunity to enjoy a "Dairy Queen" lunch.  Order forms were sent home today.  Please return the form and $10 by Wednesday, June 23.  YUMMY!

Only 5 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Social 6 - Power/Authority Project (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Rotations (off of the shape) (Tuesday, June 22)
Math 6 - Types of Transformations Review (Tuesday, June 22)
Math 5 - Transformation TEST (Wednesday, June 23)
Math 6 - Transformation TEST (Thursday, June 24)
Science 6 - Paper Airplane Olympics (Friday, June 25)
 
Reminders:
- As we are now into our final full week of school, Mrs. Erhardt and I would like to enjoy a couple of celebration activities with our 5/6ME class - for ALL of the hard work that we have ALL done this school year.  For starters, on Friday, June 25, from 12:30-3:15, students will be biking to Yorkton's Disc Golf Course (Patrick Park) to enjoy an afternoon of fun.  Students will need to dress for appropriate outdoor weather, and will need a working bike and helmet for the day; disc golf equipment will be provided.  For Monday, June 28 (the last day of school), we are hoping to enjoy one last day together by playing some games (ex: Bingo, Kahoot, Phys. Ed., etc.), enjoying some tasty food (optional - compliments of DQ) and some other wonderful surprises.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE Social Studies 6 "Power/Authority Unit Project":
- AB                 - SM

Friday, June 18, 2021

Classroom News - June 18

Great job to everyone who participated in wearing RED today...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Only 6 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Social 6 - Power/Authority Project (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Rotations (on the shape) (Monday, June 21)
Math 6 - Rotations (on the shape) (Monday, June 21)
Science 6 - Flight Questions (Monday, June 21)

Reminders:
- As we enter into our final full week of school, Mrs. Erhardt and I would like to enjoy a couple of celebration activities with our 5/6ME class - for ALL of the hard work that we have ALL done this school year.  For starters, on Friday, June 25, from 12:30-3:15, students will be biking to Yorkton's Disc Golf Course (Patrick Park) to enjoy an afternoon of fun.  Students will need to dress for appropriate outdoor weather, and will need a working bike and helmet for the day; disc golf equipment will be provided.  For Monday, June 28 (the last day of school), we are hoping to enjoy one last day together by playing some games (ex: Bingo, Kahoot, Phys. Ed., etc.), enjoying some tasty food (optional - compliments of DQ) and some other wonderful surprises.  More specific details will come next week.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE Art: 
- AB       
  

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Classroom News - June 17

Ask your son/daughter about their epic "Just Dance" skills - as students have been showcasing their dance abilities all week long!

Tomorrow (Friday, June 18), all M.C. Knoll Knights are asked to wear RED to pay tribute to Cst. Shelby Patton - who lost his life while protecting the public.


Only 7 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Social 5 - CPR Question (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Reflections (Friday, June 18)
Social 6 - Power/Authority Project (Friday, June 18)
Science 6 - Flight Questions (Monday, June 21)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll School is very excited that Yorkton Hometown Source for Sports has launched a “My Hometown” clothing line!  With every "My Hometown" clothing purchased from the store, our MC Knoll Playground Project will receive a portion of the proceeds.  Head out and pick up some of the coolest clothing in town!

The following people have OVERDUE Art: 
- AB          

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Classroom News - June 16

On Friday, June 18, all M.C. Knoll Knights are asked to wear RED to pay tribute to Cst. Shelby Patton - who lost his life while protecting the public.

Only 8 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (OVERDUE)
Dance - Just Dance (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - CPR Question (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Reflections (Thursday, June 17)
Math 6 - Reflections (Thursday, June 17)
Social 6 - Power/Authority Project (Friday, June 18)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll School is very excited that Yorkton Hometown Source for Sports has launched a “My Hometown” clothing line!  With every "My Hometown" clothing purchased from the store, our MC Knoll Playground Project will receive a portion of the proceeds.  Head out and pick up some of the coolest clothing in town!

The following people have OVERDUE Art: 
- JS             - AB           - SM

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Classroom News - June 15

Only 9 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (OVERDUE)
Dance - Just Dance (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Translations (Wednesday, June 16)
Math 6 - Translations (Wednesday, June 16)
Social 5 - CPR Question (Wednesday, June 16)
Social 6 - Power/Authority Project (Friday, June 18)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll School is very excited that Yorkton Hometown Source for Sports has launched a “My Hometown” clothing line!  With every "My Hometown" clothing purchased from the store, our MC Knoll Playground Project will receive a portion of the proceeds.  Head out and pick up some of the coolest clothing in town!

The following people have OVERDUE Art: 
- MahW        - JS             
- AB           - SM

Monday, June 14, 2021

Classroom News - June 14

Happy Monday!

Only 10 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Transformation Intro (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Transformation Intro (OVERDUE)
Dance - Just Dance (Tuesday, June 15)
Social 5 - CPR Question (Wednesday, June 16)
Social 6 - Power/Authority Project (Friday, June 18)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll School is very excited that Yorkton Hometown Source for Sports has launched a “My Hometown” clothing line!  With every "My Hometown" clothing purchased from the store, our MC Knoll Playground Project will receive a portion of the proceeds.  Head out and pick up some of the coolest clothing in town!

The following people have OVERDUE Art: 
- MS             - MahW              - JS
- AB              - LD                   - SM

Friday, June 11, 2021

Classroom News - June 11

Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign - by bringing a box of cereal to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Only 11 days of school left until summer holidays!

Homework:
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Transformation Intro (Monday, June 14)
Math 6 - Transformation Intro (Monday, June 14)
Health - Health TEST (Monday, June 14)
Social 5 - The Lost Spike Questions (Monday, June 14)

Reminders:
- MC Knoll School is very excited that Yorkton Hometown Source for Sports has launched a “My Hometown” clothing line!  With every "My Hometown" clothing purchased from the store, our MC Knoll Playground Project will receive a portion of the proceeds.  Head out and pick up some of the coolest clothing in town!

The following people have OVERDUE Social - Confederation Banner:
- MahW

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Classroom News - June 10

Ask your Gr. 5 and Gr. 6 son/daughter about today's Math Test - 2D/3D Shapes or Polygons.

There will be a delicious hot lunch tomorrow (Friday, June 11th).  YUMMY!

Homework:
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)
Health - Health TEST (Monday, June 14)
Social 5 - The Lost Spike Questions (Monday, June 14)

Reminders:
- Our 5/6ME class will be wrapping-up our Phys. Ed. program this year by enjoying some outdoor baseball.  Students are encouraged to bring their ball gloves from home for the remaining weeks.
- Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until tomorrow (Friday, June 11).  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!

The following people have OVERDUE Social - Confederation Banner:
- AM              - ERos               - MahW

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Classroom News - June 9

Ask your Gr. 5 son/daughter about today's Science Test - Forces & Simple Machines.

Homework:
Social 5 - Confederation Banner Project (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - 2D/3D Shapes TEST (Thursday, June 10)
Math 6 - Polygons TEST (Thursday, June 10)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)
Health - Health TEST (Monday, June 14)

Reminders:
Our 5/6ME class will be wrapping-up our Phys. Ed. program this year by enjoying some outdoor baseball.  Students are encouraged to bring their ball gloves from home for the remaining weeks.
- Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until Friday, June 11.  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!
- There will be a delicious hot lunch on Friday, June 11th.  YUMMY!

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Classroom News - June 8

Our 5/6ME class will be wrapping-up our Phys. Ed. program this year by enjoying some outdoor baseball.  Starting tomorrow (Wednesday, June 9), students are encouraged to bring their ball gloves from home for the remaining weeks.

Homework:
Science 5 - Simple Machine Kits (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - Confederation Banner Project (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Congruent Polygons (Wednesday, June 9)
Science 5 - Simple Machines TEST (Wednesday, June 9)
Math 5 - 2D/3D Shapes TEST (Thursday, June 10)
Math 6 - Polygons TEST (Thursday, June 10)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)
Health - Health TEST (Monday, June 14)

Reminders:
- Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until Friday, June 11.  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!
- There will be a delicious hot lunch on Friday, June 11th.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE Social (pages 158-165):
- LD              - CW

Monday, June 7, 2021

Classroom News - June 7

Happy Monday!

Congratulations to our 5/6ME KnowledgeHook "Math Marathon" winners.  These brainiacs worked exceptionally hard to improve their math skills this year using the KnowledgeHook math program.  I hope to keep this program running over the summer months too - so ALL students can continue their math learning journey.  YAHOO!


Our 5/6ME class will be wrapping-up our Phys. Ed. program this year by enjoying some outdoor baseball.  Students are encouraged to bring their ball gloves from home for the remaining weeks.

Homework:
Social 6 - How do Power/Privilege Affect People? (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Simple Machine Kits (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Drawing Shapes (Tuesday, June 8)
Social 5 - Confederation Banner Project (Tuesday, June 8)
Science 5 - Simple Machines TEST (Wednesday, June 9)
Math 5 - 2D/3D Shapes TEST (Thursday, June 10)
Math 6 - Polygons TEST (Thursday, June 10)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)
Health - Health TEST (Monday, June 14)

Reminders:
- Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until Friday, June 11.  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!
- There will be a delicious hot lunch on Friday, June 11th.  YUMMY!

Friday, June 4, 2021

Classroom News - June 4

What a wonderful time we had at the "Extended Physical Education Afternoon" - with a focus on Track and Field.  Ask your son/daughter about all of the running, jumping and throwing!  Cheers and high fives all around!

Have a great weekend!   

Homework:
Social 6 - How do Power/Privilege Affect People? (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Simple Machine Kits (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Classifying Triangles (Monday, June 7)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary (Monday, June 7)
Social 5 - Confederation Banner Project (Tuesday, June 8)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)
Health - Health TEST (Monday, June 14)

Reminders:
- Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until Friday, June 11.  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!
There will be a delicious hot lunch on Friday, June 11th.  YUMMY!

Thursday, June 3, 2021

An exciting "Extended Physical Education Afternoon" is planned for tomorrow (Friday, June 4) - with a focus on Track and Field.  The events that students will participate in include: High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, 100m and 800m.  Students are encouraged to dress for appropriate outdoor weather (running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.)  ON YOUR MARK....GET SET....GO!

There will be a delicious hot lunch on Friday, June 11th. If interested, deadline for orders is tomorrow (Friday, June 4).

   

Homework:
Social 6 - How do Power/Privilege Affect People? (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Simple Machine Kits (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Describing 3D Shapes (Friday, June 4)
Math 6 - Naming Triangles (Friday, June 4)
Science 6 - Flight Vocabulary (Monday, June 7)
Social 5 - Confederation Banner Project (Tuesday, June 8)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)

Reminders:
- Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until Friday, June 11.  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Great job to everyone who wore orange today - Every Child Matters!


Homework:
Social 6 - How do Power/Privilege Affect People? (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Intro to Polygons (Thursday, June 3)
Science 5 - Simple Machine Kits (Thursday, June 3)
Social 5 - Confederation Banner Project (Tuesday, June 8)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)

Reminders:
- There will be a delicious hot lunch on Friday, June 11th. If interested, deadline for orders is this Friday, June 4.
- An exciting "Extended Physical Education Afternoon" is planned for Friday, June 4 - with a focus on Track and Field (specific information was sent home earlier this week in a newsletter).  The events that students will participate in include: High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, 100m and 800m.  Students are encouraged to dress for appropriate outdoor weather (running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.).  YAHOO!  
- Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until Friday, June 11.  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Classroom News - June 1

 Happy June 1st!

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about today's Math test - Measurement (Perimeter, Area, Volume).


Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 2), we encourage all staff and students to wear orange to both honour and pay their respects - Every Child Matters!

There will be a delicious hot lunch on Friday, June 11th. Forms have been sent home with students.  If interested, deadline for orders is this Friday, June 4.

Our school is participating in a "Knocking Down Hunger" campaign until Friday, June 11.  Please send boxes of cereal with your child.  Our goal is to collect 300 boxes to donate to the Yorkton Food Bank.  Thank you in advance!

Lastly, another exciting "Walk and Roll" event is taking place tomorrow (Wednesday, June 2):


Homework:
Social 6 - How do Power/Privilege Affect People? (Wednesday, June 2)
Science 5 - Simple Machine Kits (Thursday, June 3)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook and Statement (Friday, June 11)

Reminders:
An exciting "Extended Physical Education Afternoon" is planned for Friday, June 4 - with a focus on Track and Field (specific information was sent home today in a newsletter).  The events that students will participate in include: High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, 100m and 800m.  Students are encouraged to dress for appropriate outdoor weather (running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.).  YAHOO!