Classroom News - Nov. 30

There goes another month of school!  Goodbye November....Hello December!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. class - Alphabet Hunt (Scrabble Edition).

Also, don't forget to ask about today's Math Test - Percents.

Homework:

Social - Cooperate/Interdependence: Pages 8-14 Q's (OVERDUE)

Art - Face Sketch (Friday, Dec. 3)

ELA - Spelling Story (Friday, Dec. 3)

ELA - Earth Day Plays (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

ELA - 5-Paragraph Research Essay (Wednesday, Dec. 15)

Reminders:

-  Please return the Term 1 Portfolio Folder ASAP.

- The "In Good Taste" Fundraiser is due tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 1).  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Food Web LAB":

- DB           - AC           - CJW

Classroom News - Nov. 29

Happy Monday!

Homework:

Math - Percents TEST (Tuesday, Nov. 30)

Social - Cooperate/Interdependence: Pages 8-14 Q's (Tuesday, Nov. 30)

Art - Face Sketch (Friday, Dec. 3)

ELA - Spelling Story (Friday, Dec. 3)

ELA - Earth Day Plays (Wednesday, Dec. 8)

ELA - 5-Paragraph Research Essay (Wednesday, Dec. 15)

Reminders:

-  Please return the Term 1 Portfolio Folder ASAP.

- A delicious "In Good Taste" Fundraiser was sent home last week.  Please do your part and return any orders by next Wednesday, Dec. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Food Web LAB":

- DB           - AC            - MR             - CJW

Classroom News - Nov. 26

Thanks to EVERYONE for the great conversations over the passed few nights at Term 1 Conferences.  I look forward to the continued hard work and growth from your son/daughter over the remainder of the school year!

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

Math - 3.8 Calculating Percents (Monday, Nov. 29)

Social - Cooperate/Interdependence: Pages 8-14 Q's (Tuesday, Nov. 30)

Math - Percents TEST (Tuesday, Nov. 30)

Art - Face Sketch (Friday, Dec. 3)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)

ELA - Earth Day Plays (TBD)

ELA - 5-Paragraph Research Essay (TBD)

Reminders:

-  Please return the Term 1 Portfolio Folder ASAP.

- A delicious "In Good Taste" Fundraiser was sent home earlier in the week.  Please do your part and return any orders by next Wednesday, Dec. 1.  YUMMY!

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Food Web LAB":

- DB           - AC               - LD             

- JP             - MR             - CJW

Classroom News - Nov. 25

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences continue today - Thursday, Nov. 25.  A folder of your child’s work was sent home earlier in the week - which includes a little snapshot of our year so far.  Please have your child read through their “Term 1 Reflection Journal” and take you through the folder’s contents.  Similar to last year, conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Please login to ZOOM during your scheduled time:

Benson McDowell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

https://zoom.us/j/8298848248

Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

Homework:

Science - Food Web LAB (OVERDUE)

Math - Calculating Percents (Friday, Nov. 26)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)

ELA - Earth Day Plays (TBD)

ELA - 5-Paragraph Research Essay (TBD)

Reminders:

- There will be a MC Knoll Spirit Day tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 26) - HAT DAY! Bring $2 to wear your favourite hat. 

-  A delicious "In Good Taste" Fundraiser was sent home yesterday.  Please do your part and return any orders by Wednesday, Dec. 1.  YUMMY!

- The Scholastic Book Fair continues until to Sunday, Nov. 28 -  https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5165035  

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's":

- TL                

Classroom News - Nov. 24

A delicious "In Good Taste" Fundraiser was sent home today.  Please do your part and return any orders by Wednesday, Dec. 1.  YUMMY!

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for today (Wednesday, Nov. 24) and tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 25).  A folder of your child’s work was sent home yesterday - which includes a little snapshot of our year so far.  Please have your child read through their “Term 1 Reflection Journal” and take you through the folder’s contents.  Similar to last year, conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Please login to ZOOM during your scheduled time:

Benson McDowell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

https://zoom.us/j/8298848248

Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

Homework:
Math - Calculating Percents (Thursday, Nov. 25)

Science - Food Web LAB (Thursday, Nov. 25)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)
ELA - Earth Day Plays (TBD)

Reminders:

- There will be a MC Knoll Spirit Day this Friday, Nov. 26 - HAT DAY! Bring $2 to wear your favourite hat. 

- The Scholastic Book Fair continues until to Sunday, Nov. 28 -  https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5165035  

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's":

- KC            - TL                - CJW

Classroom News - Nov. 23

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 24) and Thursday, Nov. 25.  I have sent home a folder of your child’s work as a little snapshot of our year so far.  Please have your child read through their “Term 1 Reflection Journal” and take you through the folder’s contents.  Similar to last year, conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Please login to ZOOM during your scheduled time:

Benson McDowell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

https://zoom.us/j/8298848248

Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

Homework:
Math - Estimating Percents (Wednesday, Nov. 24)

Science - Food Web LAB (Thursday, Nov. 25)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)
ELA - Earth Day Plays (TBD)

Reminders:

- There will be a MC Knoll Spirit Day this Friday, Nov. 26 - HAT DAY! Bring $2 to wear your favourite hat. 

- The Scholastic Book Fair continues until to Sunday, Nov. 28 -  https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5165035  

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's":

- KC            - TL                - CJW

Classroom News - Nov. 22

Happy Monday!

Term 1 Report Cards were sent home last week.  Next up...student-Parent-Teacher Conferences - scheduled for this Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25.  Similar to last year, conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Please login to ZOOM during your scheduled time:

Benson McDowell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

https://zoom.us/j/8298848248

Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. class - curling...as well as a special presentation we enjoyed today about "40 Development Assets"!

Homework:
Math - 4.3 Estimating Percents (Tuesday, Nov. 23)
ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)
ELA - Earth Day Plays (TBD)

Reminders:

- The Scholastic Book Fair continues until to Sunday, Nov. 28 -  https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5165035  

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's":

- KC            - TL                - CJW

Classroom News - Nov. 19

Term 1 Report Cards were sent home today!  As always, go through the document with your son/daughter - discussing the areas of strength and areas still needing improvement.  Maybe even take them out for a "celebratory treat"!

Speaking of discussion, student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held next Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM (I will send out the ZOOM link next week).  If you have any questions/concerns before then, please contact the school ASAP. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:

Math - 4.4 Using Percents to Compare Numbers (Monday, Nov. 22)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)

ELA - Earth Day Plays (TBD)

Reminders:

- The Scholastic Book Fair continues until to Sunday, Nov. 28 -  https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5165035  

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's":

- KC            - TL                - CJW

Classroom News - Nov. 18

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held next Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets were sent home earlier this week.  If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the school ASAP. 

Another set of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home earlier this week.  Use the classroom code to order - RC178758.  Also, don't forget about the Scholastic Book Fair - scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 28.  

Homework:

ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's/Activities (OVERDUE)

Math - 4.2 Food Labels (Friday, Nov. 19)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)

ELA - Earth Day Plays (TBD)

Reminders:

- Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 19).  

- Students are encouraged to "dress appropriately for outdoor weather" - toque, mitts, winter jacket, boots, ski pants, etc. 

Classroom News - Nov. 17

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held next Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets were sent home earlier this week.  If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the school ASAP. 

Another set of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home yesterday.  Use the classroom code to order - RC178758.  Also, don't forget about the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair - scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 18) to Sunday, Nov. 28.  

Homework:

Math - 3.7 Fractions/Decimals/Percents (Thursday, Nov. 18)

ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's/Activities (Thursday, Nov. 18)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)

Reminders:

- With Term 1 officially "in the books", Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 19.  

- Students are encouraged to "dress appropriately for outdoor weather" - toque, mitts, winter jacket, boots, ski pants, etc. 

Classroom News - Nov. 16

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held next Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets were sent home yesterday.  If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the school ASAP. 

Another set of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.  Use the classroom code to order - RC178758.  Also, don't forget about the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair - scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 28.  Our 7M class will hopefully have the opportunity to preview the event tomorrow during our scheduled Library period.

Homework:

Math - Fractions/Decimals/Percents (Wednesday, Nov. 17)

ELA - Every Day is Earth Day Q's/Activities (Thursday, Nov. 18)

ELA - Spelling Story (TBD)

Reminders:

- With Term 1 officially "in the books", Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 19.  

- Students are encouraged to "dress appropriately for outdoor weather" - toque, mitts, winter jacket, boots, ski pants, etc.  

Classroom News - Nov. 15

I hope everyone had a great long-weekend!  I admittedly spent lots of the weekend shoveling ALL of the snow that arrived!

Speaking of snow, I reminded students to continue to "dress appropriately for outdoor weather" - toque, mitts, winter jacket, boots, ski pants, etc.  

Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held next Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets were sent home today.  If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the school ASAP. 

Lastly, for those who ordered, school pictures were sent home today!

Homework:
Math - Fractions/Decimals/Percents (Tuesday, Nov. 16)

Reminders:

- With Term 1 officially "in the books", Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 19.  

Classroom News - Nov. 10

Go Knights Go!  Good luck to all of our MC Knoll Volleyball teams - as they "play for gold" in the final day of the City-Wide Volleyball Tournament.

Ask your son/daughter about all of the Remembrance Day activities we were involved in this week!

Also, ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - Curling!

Have a wonderful long-weekend!

Homework:
 - Read a good book!

Reminders:

- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12 (Remembrance Day Weekend).  YAHOO!

- With Term 1 officially "in the books", Term 1 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, Nov. 19.  

- Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25.  Conferences will take place using ZOOM.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets will be sent home with the youngest in the family next week outlining the information. 

Classroom News - Nov. 9

ALL Term 1 assignments are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Go Knights Go!  Good luck to all of our MC Knoll Volleyball teams - as they play in the City-Wide Volleyball Tournament today and tomorrow.

Homework:
Math - Simplifying Fractions (Wednesday, Nov. 10)

Reminders:

- Students will be receiving a poppy tomorrow (Wednesday, November 10).  We are accepting donations on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion.  You can send money with your child or you can send your donation by etransfer to mck@gssd.ca.

- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12 (Remembrance Day Weekend).  YAHOO!

The following people need to return the November Adventure Ed. Permission Form:

 - AC           - KC          - TL          - MR

The following people have OVERDUE ELA - Google Slides Book Report:

- AC            - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE Art - Term 1 Sketchbook:
- DC             - TL              - RV              

The following people have OVERDUE Art - Caricature:

- TL

Classroom News - Nov. 8

Happy Monday!

ALL Term 1 assignments are now OVERDUE.  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:
Math - Percents Intro (Tuesday, Nov. 9)

Reminders:

- Students will be receiving poppies on Wednesday, November 10.  We are accepting donations on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion.  You can send money with your child or you can send your donation by etransfer to mck@gssd.ca.

- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12 (Remembrance Day Weekend).  YAHOO!

The following people need to return the November Adventure Ed. Permission Form:

- CA              - AC           - KC          - TL          - MR

The following person has OVERDUE ELA - Before/During/After #4:
- JP

The following people have OVERDUE ELA - Google Slides Book Report:
- AC            - TL             - MR              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE Art - Term 1 Sketchbook:
- DC              - KC               - TL                

- SM              - RV                - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE Art - Caricature:

- DB               - KC                - TL

Classroom News - Nov. 5

 As Term 1 is quickly coming to an end, ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Monday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

I have reminded students that "being prepared for class" is important to their learning success.  This preparation includes having school supplies readily available.  Please talk to your son/daughter about what school supplies they NEED - as some students do not have pencils, paper, calculator, headphones, binders, water bottle, indoor shoes, etc.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
ELA - Google Slides Book Report (OVERDUE)
ELA - Before/During/After Reading #4 (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricature (Monday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:

- Students will be receiving poppies on Wednesday, November 10.  We are accepting donations on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion.  You can send money with your child or you can send your donation by etransfer to mck@gssd.ca.

- There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 12 (Remembrance Day Weekend).  YAHOO!

The following people need to return the November Adventure Ed. Permission Form:

- CA              - AC           - KC          - TL          - MR

Classroom News - Nov. 4

As Term 1 is quickly coming to an end, ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Monday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

I have reminded students that "being prepared for class" is important to their learning success.  This preparation includes having school supplies readily available.  Please talk to your son/daughter about what school supplies they NEED - as some students do not have pencils, paper, calculator, headphones, binders, water bottle, indoor shoes, etc.

Homework:
Math - Converting Fractions/Decimals (Friday, Nov. 5)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Friday, Nov. 5)
ELA - Google Slides Book Report (Friday, Nov. 5)
ELA - Before/During/After Reading #4 (Friday, Nov. 5)
Art - Caricature (Monday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:

- The November Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home earlier in the week.  Please sign and return the form ASAP. 

- I will now include this daily blog message through the Edsby App.  If you prefer, you can "unsubscribe" to my daily messages sent via email - and just receive the message through Edsby.  For those families who are not registered yet for Edsby, please contact the school ASAP.        

The following person has OVERDUE "ELA - Tuning Into the News":

- DS

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - World Map":

- DS

Classroom News - Nov. 3

As Term 1 is quickly coming to an end, ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Monday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:

Math - Converting Fractions/Decimals (Thursday, Nov. 4)

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Friday, Nov. 5)

ELA - Google Slides Book Report (Friday, Nov. 5)

ELA - Before/During/After Reading #4 (Friday, Nov. 5)

Art - Caricature (Monday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:

- The November Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home earlier in the week.  Please sign and return the form ASAP. 

- I will now include this daily blog message through the Edsby App.  If you prefer, you can "unsubscribe" to my daily messages sent via email - and just receive the message through Edsby.  For those families who are not registered yet for Edsby, please contact the school ASAP.        

The following person has OVERDUE "ELA - Tuning Into the News":

- DS

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - World Map":

- DS

Classroom News - Nov. 2

 As Term 1 is quickly coming to an end, ALL Term 1 upcoming and OVERDUE assignments are due Monday, Nov. 8.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

The November Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home yesterday.  Please sign and return the form ASAP. 

Speaking of Adventure Ed., ask your son/daughter about today's "epic" capture the flag game!

Homework:

Math - Converting Fractions/Decimals (Wednesday, Nov. 3)

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Friday, Nov. 5)

ELA - Google Slides Book Report (Friday, Nov. 5)

Art - Caricature (Monday, Nov. 8)

Reminders:

- I will now include this daily blog message through the Edsby App.  If you prefer, you can "unsubscribe" to my daily messages sent via email - and just receive the message through Edsby.  For those families who are not registered yet for Edsby, please contact the school ASAP.        

The following person has OVERDUE "ELA - Tuning Into the News":

- DS

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - World Map":

-  DB            - DS

Classroom News - Nov. 1

Happy Monday (and Happy November)!

In addition to the daily blog email messages that most of you have been receiving all year, I will now include the daily blog message to the Edsby App too.  If you prefer, you can "unsubscribe" to my daily email messages - and just receive the message through Edsby.  For those families who are not registered yet for Edsby, please contact the school ASAP.

The November Adventure Ed. Permission Form was sent home today.  Please sign and return the form ASAP.  For tomorrow's (Tuesday, Nov. 2) Adventure Ed. class, students will be walking over to Weinmaster Park to enjoy an afternoon of "Capture the Flag".  Be sure to dress for appropriate outdoor weather.

Homework:

ELA - Before/During/After Q's and Activities #3 (OVERDUE)

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Friday, Nov. 5)

ELA - Google Slides Book Report (Friday, Nov. 5)

Reminders:

- Picture Retake day is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 2).  SMILE!   

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Before/During/After #3":

- TR               - MR             - JP                 - DB                - DC

The following person has OVERDUE "ELA - Tuning Into the News":

- DS

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - World Map":

-  DB             - AC               - DS