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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.

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


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!  
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