Classroom News - Sept. 30

The students will be enjoying another wonderful Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 1) from 12:00 - 3:15 - Canora Corn Maze.  Students will need to dress for appropriate outdoor weather and bring a bagged lunch to school.

Great job to everyone who participated in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities.  Ask your son/daughter about the many different teachings they have experienced this week.

In addition, I encourage everyone to participate in the 2021 School Reconciliation Challenge:

Homework:

Math - Review of Decimals (Friday, Oct. 1)

Art - Art Folders (Friday, Oct. 1)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the October Adventure Ed. Permission Form by tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 1).

- Say, "cheese"!  MC Knoll Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7.

- The Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser order forms and money are due back by Friday, Oct. 8.  

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) 

- KC                    - TL 

OVERDUE ELA (Writing Folder Collage):

- TL

OVERDUE Social (Map of Canada):
- DC               -TL              - SM               - JP

OVERDUE Science (Surtsey Poster):

- DB               - DC               - LD              - TL                - JP

Classroom News - Sept. 29

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 30).  We invite all Knights to wear orange shirts to school in recognition of this day.  Also, families are encouraged to join some of our Indigenous guest speakers via Zoom. 

In addition, I encourage everyone to participate in the 2021 School Reconciliation Challenge:

Homework:

Social - Map of Canada (OVERDUE)

Science - Surtsey Questions Poster (Thursday, Sept. 30)

Art - Art Folders (Friday, Oct. 1)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the October Adventure Ed. Permission Form by Friday, Oct. 1.

- Say, "cheese"!  MC Knoll Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7.

- The Old Dutch Chip Fundraiser order forms and money are due back by Friday, Oct. 8.  

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) and or ELA (Writing Folder Collage):

- KC                    - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 28

Great job to everyone who participated in the MC Knoll Spirit Day!  

A few important items were sent home yesterday, including:

- October Adventure Ed. Permission - please return by Friday, Oct. 1.

- Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser - due by Friday, Oct. 8.

- Picture Day Pamphlet 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Thursday, Sept. 30.  We invite all Knights to wear orange shirts to school in recognition of this day.  In addition, I encourage everyone to participate in the 2021 School Reconciliation Challenge:

Homework:

Math - Decimal Pre-Test (Wednesday, Sept. 29)

Social - Map of Canada (Wednesday, Sept. 29)

Science - Surtsey Questions Poster (Thursday, Sept. 30)

Art - Art Folders (Friday, Oct. 1)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) and or ELA (Writing Folder Collage):

- KC                    - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 27

Happy Monday!

There will be a MC Knoll Spirit Day tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 28).  Wear your MC Knoll gear or colors - teal, white or black! 

A few important items were sent home today, including:

- October Adventure Ed. Permission - please return by Friday, Oct. 1.

- Old Dutch Halloween Fundraiser - due by Friday, Oct. 8.

- Picture Day Pamphlet 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Thursday, Sept. 30.  We invite all Knights to wear orange shirts to school in recognition of this day.  In addition, I encourage everyone to participate in the 2021 School Reconciliation Challenge:

Homework:

ELA - Goal Setting Activity (OVERDUE)

Math - Intro to Decimals (Tuesday, Sept. 28)

Social - Map of Canada (Wednesday, Sept. 29)

Art - Art Folders (Friday, Oct. 1)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) and or ELA (Writing Folder Collage):

- KC                   - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 24

Ask you son/daughter about today's Math test - Divisibility Rules & Number Relationships.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to "Toonies for Terry" as part of the Terry Fox Relay.  Way to go Knights!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

ELA - Goal Setting Activity (OVERDUE)

Social - Map of Canada (Wednesday, Sept. 29)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- There will be a M.C. Knoll Spirit Day on Tuesday, September 28th!  Wear your M.C. Knoll gear or wear teal, white or black! 

- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Thursday, September 30.  We invite all Knights to wear orange shirts to school in recognition of this day.

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) and or ELA (Writing Folder Collage):

- DB                 - KC                   - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 23

Please consider signing-up to your son/daughter's Math KnowledgeHook account.  By linking your email to KnowledgeHook, you will be better informed to your child's progress with the program.  An information letter was sent home today with sign-in details.   

Tomorrow (Friday, September 24), our MC Knoll School is participating in the Terry Fox Relay.  To recognize the significance of this day, we will be collecting “Toonies for Terry” prior to the relay event.  To meet our fundraising goal, we are asking each student to bring a toonie to support cancer research.  We are also sending each student a sticker to wear on the walk on Friday as a tribute to those who have been affected by the disease.  Thank you!  #tryliketerry

Homework:

ELA - Writing Folder Collage (OVERDUE)

Math - Divisibility Rules/Number Relationships TEST (Friday, Sept. 24)

ELA - Goal Setting Activity (Friday, Sept. 24)

Social - Map of Canada (Wednesday, Sept. 29)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- With the updated changes to the provincial masking policy, students are encouraged to bring their own masks from home.  However, disposable masks will still be provided as needed.

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster):

- KC                   - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 22

Thanks to everyone who was able to contribute to our playground improvement project by fueling up at the Co-op Gas Station yesterday. 

Homework:

Math - 1.7 Greatest Common Factors (Thursday, Sept. 23)

ELA - Writing Folder Collage (Thursday, Sept. 23)

Math - Divisibility Rules/Number Relationships TEST (Friday, Sept. 24)

ELA - Goal Setting Activity (Friday, Sept. 24)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- With the updated changes to the provincial masking policy, students are encouraged to bring their own masks from home.  However, disposable masks will still be provided as needed.

- On Friday, September 24, our MC Knoll School is participating in the Terry Fox Relay.  To recognize the significance of this day, we will be collecting “Toonies for Terry” prior to the relay event.  To meet our fundraising goal, we are asking each student to bring a toonie to support cancer research.  We are also sending each student a sticker to wear on the walk on Friday as a tribute to those who have been affected by the disease.  Thank you!  #tryliketerry

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) and/or Social (Canada Map):

- DB                 - KC                   - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 21

Don't forget to support our playground improvement project by fueling up at participating Co-op gas stations (Yorkton, Kamsack, Churchbridge, Theodore) today - Tuesday, September 21.  10 cents per litre will be donated to the project. Let’s go Knights!

Homework:

Math - 1.6 Lowest Common Multiples (Wednesday, Sept. 22)

ELA - Writing Folder Collage (Thursday, Sept. 23)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- With the updated changes to the provincial masking policy, students are encouraged to bring their own masks from home.  However, disposable masks will still be provided as needed.

- On Friday, September 24, our MC Knoll School is participating in the Terry Fox Relay.  To recognize the significance of this day, we will be collecting “Toonies for Terry” prior to the relay event.  To meet our fundraising goal, we are asking each student to bring a toonie to support cancer research.  We are also sending each student a sticker to wear on the walk on Friday as a tribute to those who have been affected by the disease.  Thank you!  #tryliketerry

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) and/or Social (Canada Map):

- DB                 - KC                   - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 20

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's PAA class - their 2nd time attending.

Support our playground improvement project by fueling up at participating Co-op gas stations (Yorkton, Kamsack, Churchbridge, Theodore) tomorrow (Tuesday, September 21st). 10 cents per litre will be donated to the project. Let’s go Knights!

Homework:

Math - 1.5 Divisibility by 0 (Tuesday, Sept. 21)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- With the updated changes to the provincial masking policy, students are encouraged to bring their own masks from home.  However, disposable masks will still be provided as needed.

- On Friday, September 24, our MC Knoll School is participating in the Terry Fox Relay.  To recognize the significance of this day, we will be collecting “Toonies for Terry” prior to the relay event.  To meet our fundraising goal, we are asking each student to bring a toonie to support cancer research.  We are also sending each student a sticker to wear on the walk on Friday as a tribute to those who have been affected by the disease.  Thank you!  #tryliketerry

The following people have OVERDUE Science (Scientist Poster) and/or Social (Canada Map):
- DB                 - PD                  - KC                   - TL 

Classroom News - Sept. 17

Unfortunately, some unforeseen circumstances didn't allow our students to enjoy a tasty treat from DQ or Scoops.  However, on a positive note, the bike trip and disc golfing was AWESOME!  

Great job to our Knight cross-country participants.  MC Knoll is proud of you!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)

Social - Mental Map of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math - 1.1 and 1.2 Divisibility Rules Review (OVERDUE)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- With the updated changes to the provincial masking policy, students are encouraged to bring their own masks from home.  However, disposable masks will still be provided as needed.

Classroom News - Sept. 16

For tomorrow's (Friday, Sept. 17) Adventure Ed. class - Disc Golfing, students will need a bike and helmet.  Also, students are encouraged to bring a few dollars along for a tasty treat on our way back from the disc golf course - as we will be stopping by Scoops or DQ.

Also, tomorrow is the first cross-country meet of the season.  All of the runners in Grades 5 to 8 will travel to Cherrydale Golf Course for a day of fun, competition, and exercise.  Please make sure you have everything you need for the day (ex. jersey, lunch, plenty to drink).  The team will leave by bus shortly after 9:00 a.m. and should be back at the school by the afternoon recess.  

We invite all Knights to wear their MC Knoll School clothing or colours tomorrow to celebrate our cross country runners.  GO KNIGHTS GO!

Homework:

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)

Social - Mental Map of Canada (OVERDUE)

Math - 1.1 and 1.2 Divisibility Rules Review (Friday, Sept. 17)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the OVERDUE September Adventure Ed. Permission Form - which includes permission needed for attending Disc Golf and the Canora Corn Maze. 

Classroom News - Sept. 15

For our upcoming Adventure Ed. class (Disc Golfing) this Friday, Sept. 17, students will need a bike and helmet.  Also, students are encouraged to bring a few dollars along for a tasty treat on our way back from the disc golf course - as we will be stopping by Scoops or DQ.

Homework:

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)

Math - Divisibility by 4 and 8 (Thursday, Sept. 16)

Social - Mental Map of Canada (Thursday, Sept. 16)

ELA - September Writing Folder - x7 Paragraphs, x3 Terse Verse, and Sticky Story (Wednesday, Oct. 6)

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the OVERDUE September Adventure Ed. Permission Form - which includes permission needed for attending Disc Golf and the Canora Corn Maze. 

The following people have OVERDUE ELA - Getting to Know You Poster:
- DB                  - JP

Classroom News - Sept. 14

For our upcoming Adventure Ed. class (Disc Golfing) this Friday, Sept. 17, students will need a bike and helmet.  Also, students are encouraged to bring a few dollars along for a tasty treat on our way back from the disc golf course - as we will be stopping by Scoops or DQ.

Homework:

ELA - Getting to Know You Newspaper (OVERDUE)

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (OVERDUE)

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the OVERDUE September Adventure Ed. Permission Form - which includes permission needed for attending Disc Golf and the Canora Corn Maze. 

Classroom News - Sept. 13

Happy Monday!

Students were introduced to x2 important academic items today, including:

1. ELA September Writing Folder - x7 Types of Paragraphs, Terse Verse, & Sticky Story
2. Art Sketchbook

Ask your son/daughter about them!

Homework:

ELA - Getting to Know You Newspaper (OVERDUE)

Math - 1.3 Divisibility by 6 (Tuesday, Sept. 14)

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 14)

Reminders:

- The September Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home last week - which includes Disc Golf and the Canora Corn Maze.  Please sign and return the form by tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 14).

Classroom News - Sept. 10

Ask your son/daughter about their first ever PAA experience at Yorkdale - sewing and woodshop!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Math - 1.2 Divisibility by 3 and 9 (Monday, Sept. 13)

ELA - Getting to Know You Newspaper (Monday, Sept. 13)

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 14)

Reminders:

- The September Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home yesterday - which includes Disc Golf and the Canora Corn Maze.  Please sign and return the form by Tuesday, Sept. 14.

- The following items are now OVERDUE:

         * Mr. McDowell's Classroom Guidelines - AB

         * Getting Acquainted - AB

Classroom News - Sept. 9

The first Adventure Ed. class was today - Social Games (Bocce, Ladderball, Spikeball and Croquet). 

In addition, the September Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home today - which includes Disc Golf and the Canora Corn Maze.  Please sign and return the form by Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Homework:

Art - Locker Name Tag (OVERDUE)

ELA - Getting to Know You Newspaper (Monday, Sept. 13)

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 14)

Reminders:

- The following items are now OVERDUE:

         * Mr. McDowell's Classroom Guidelines - AB

         * Adventure Ed. $40 fee - MD

         * Getting Acquainted - AB

Classroom News - Sept. 8

The first practices of cross-country running and volleyball are getting underway.  Encourage your son/daughter to "get involved" in the many different activities that we offer at MC Knoll!  GO KNIGHTS GO!

Homework:

Math - Review of Essential Skills and Pre-Test (Thursday, Sept. 9)

Science - Scientist Wanted Poster (Tuesday, Sept. 14)

Reminders:

- The following items are now OVERDUE:

         * Mr. McDowell's Classroom Guidelines - AB, DC

         * Adventure Ed. $40 fee - KC, MD, TL, MR

         * Mobile Device Classroom Contract - TL, DS 

         * Getting Acquainted - AB, MR

         * Student Information Verification - AB, DB, KC, TL

Classroom News - Sept. 7

Happy Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  

As I mentioned to the students today, they can now expect to "hit the ground running" with their school work - as we will get all of our subjects/assignments/projects going in the coming days.  YAHOO!

Homework:

Math - Mystery Campsite Activity (Wednesday, Sept. 7)

Reminders:

- Please sign/return the following forms ASAP:

         - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)

         - Mr. McDowell's Classroom Guidelines (yellow)

         - Adventure Ed. Form and $40 fee (white)

         - Mobile Device Classroom Contract (pink)

         - Getting Acquainted (white)

         - Student Information Verification (white)

Classroom News - Sept. 3

We made it!  We ALL survived the first week "back to the grind"!  😀

As I mentioned to everyone, it was a great first few days back at school...with many more great days to come!  

I wish everyone a wonderful long-weekend.  We will see everyone back on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Homework:
Read a good book

Reminders:

- Read through all of the handouts that were sent home earlier in the week.

- Please sign/return the following forms ASAP:
         - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)

         - Mr. McDowell's Classroom Guidelines (yellow)

         - Adventure Ed. Form and $40 fee (white)

         - Mobile Device Classroom Contract (pink)

         - Getting Acquainted (white)

         - Student Information Verification (white)

Classroom News - Sept. 2

Some additional items were sent home today, including:

- Student Information Verification (please check that the information is correct and return ASAP)

- Fair Notice Newsletter

- Attendance Newsletter

Homework:
Math - Gr. 7 Screener (Friday, Sept. 3)

Reminders:

- Read through the all of the handouts that were sent home yesterday.

- Please sign/return the following forms by tomorrow (Friday, Sept, 3): 
         - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)

         - Mr. McDowell's Classroom Guidelines (yellow)

         - Adventure Ed. Form and $40 fee (white)

         - Mobile Device Classroom Contract (pink)

         - Getting Acquainted (white)

Classroom News - Sept. 1

WELCOME BACK!

It is sure WONDERFUL to be back!  I hope everyone had a great summer - full of friends, family, and FUN!

I am excited for another fantastic school year - my 14th here at MC Knoll!

Homework:
- Read through the all of the handouts that were sent home today

Reminders:

- Please sign and return the following forms by Friday, Sept, 3: 
         - Classroom Blog sheet (blue)

         - Mr. McDowell's Classroom Guidelines (yellow)

         - Adventure Ed. Form and $40 fee (white)

         - Mobile Device Classroom Contract (pink)

         - Getting Acquainted (white)