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



Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Classroom News - March 30

Most of our 7M students presented their "Book Talks" today....ask them about it (and what great books they now hope to read!).

The April Adventure Ed. permission form was sent home yesterday - upcoming activities include a trip to the Western Development Museum and a workout at Inner Cycle.  Please sign and return the form by Monday, April 4.

The annual Asessippi Ski Trip is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, March 31).  We will leave at 7:30 a.m. and hope to return around 4:30-5:00 p.m.  Students are encouraged to prepare for the entire day - appropriate dress, food, equipment (if bringing your own), etc.  YAHOO!

Homework:
ELA - Book Talk (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Response #7 (Pg's 48-51/46-51) (OVERDUE)
Math - 7.4 Understanding Averages (Thursday, March 31)
Math - Statistics TEST (Friday, April 1)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
- For those who signed-up, the last opportunity to join the MC Knoll badminton team will be Friday after school - mixed doubles.  GOOD LUCK!  

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Wedding (pg's 31-33)":
- DB           -TL            - MR            

The following people have OVERDUE "Math Minutes 1-100":
- AB           - DB           - DC              - KC            - LD
- LH           - TL            - MR             - ES             - RV             - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - B/W and Texture Scale":
- AB           - DB            - LD             - TL            

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Classroom News - March 29

The April Adventure Ed. permission form was sent home today - upcoming activities include a trip to the Western Development Museum and a workout at Inner Cycle.  Please sign and return the form by Monday, April 4.

Homework:
ELA - Placemat Response #7 (Pg's 48-51/46-51) (Wednesday, March 30)
Math - 7.3 Outlier (Wednesday, March 30)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)
Math - Statistics TEST (Friday, April 1)

Reminders:
- The annual Asessippi Ski Trip is scheduled for Thursday, March 31.  We will leave at 7:30 a.m. and hope to return around 4:30-5:00 p.m.  Students are encouraged to prepare for the entire day - appropriate dress, food, equipment (if bringing your own), etc.  YAHOO!
- For those who signed-up, the last opportunity to join the MC Knoll badminton team will be Friday after school - mixed doubles.  GOOD LUCK!  

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Wedding (pg's 31-33)":
- DB           - LH            -TL            - MR            - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Math Minutes 1-100":
- AB           - DB           - DC              - KC            - LD
- LH           - TL            - MR             - ES             - RV             - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - B/W and Texture Scale":
- AB           - DB            - LD             - TL            - JP            - CJW

Monday, March 28, 2022

Classroom News - March 28

Happy Monday!

Homework:
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (OVERDUE)
Art - B/W and Texture Scale (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Response #7 (Pg's 48-51/46-51) (Tuesday, March 29)
Math - Statistics (Range, Median, Mode, Mean) (Tuesday, March 29)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
- For those who signed-up, badminton tryouts take place today (Monday, March 28 - singles), Tuesday (doubles), and Friday (mixed doubles) after school.  GOOD LUCK!  
- The annual Asessippi Ski Trip is scheduled for Thursday, March 31.  We will leave at 7:30 a.m. and hope to return around 4:30-5:00 p.m.  Students are encouraged to prepare for the entire day - appropriate dress, food, equipment (if bringing your own), etc.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Wedding (pg's 31-33)":
- DB            - KC            - LH            -TL            - MR            - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Solutions LAB":
- TL            - MR        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Conference Presentation":
- TL          - MR

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL        

Friday, March 25, 2022

Classroom News - March 25

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Response #6 (Pg's 45-47/43-45) (Monday, March 28)
Math - Statistics (Range, Median, Mode, Mean) (Monday, March 28)
Art - B/W and Texture Scale (Monday, March 28)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- For those who signed-up, badminton tryouts will take place Monday (singles), Tuesday (doubles), and Friday (mixed doubles) after school next week.   
- The annual Asessippi Ski Trip is scheduled for Thursday, March 31.  We will leave at 7:30 a.m. and hope to return around 4:30-5:00 p.m.  Students are encouraged to prepare for the entire day - appropriate dress, food, equipment (if bringing your own), etc.  YAHOO!

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Wedding (pg's 31-33)":
- AB             - DB              - KC               - LH                
- TL             - JP                - MR               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Solutions LAB":
- TL            - MR        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Conference Presentation":
- TL          - MR

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL        

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Classroom News - March 24

Homework:
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #5 (Pg's 35-44/35-42) (Friday, March 25)
Math - Statistics (Range, Median, Mode, Mean) (Friday, March 25)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
Art - B/W and Texture Scale (Monday, March 28)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
The badminton tryout sign-up meeting will be tomorrow (Friday, March 25) during the 10:30 recess in the gym.  The tryouts will take place Monday, Tuesday, and Friday after school next week.

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Wedding (pg's 31-33)":
- AB             - DB              - KC               - LH                - TL
- JP               - MR             - RV               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Solutions LAB":
- TL            - MR        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Conference Presentation":
- TL          - MR

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL          

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Classroom News - March 23

As mentioned yesterday, please dress accordingly for outdoor weather - especially as the water puddles begin to arrive and/or the cold weather lingers.

Homework:
Math - Statistics (Range, Median, Mode) (Thursday, March 24)
Social - Minangkabau Wedding (Thursday, March 24)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #4 (Pg's 25-34) (Thursday, March 24)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- A friendly reminder for our Knights that playground supervision starts at 8:40 a.m. There is no supervision for students before this. We ask that students do not arrive until 8:40 a.m. to ensure a safe environment for all. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Color Interpretation Sketch":
- KC            - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Solutions LAB":
- KC         - TL            - MR        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Conference Presentation":
- KC         - TL          - MR

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL          

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Classroom News - March 22

Please dress accordingly for outdoor weather - especially as the water puddles begin to arrive and/or the cold weather lingers.

Homework:
Math - Statistics (Range, Median, Mode) (Wednesday, March 23)
Social - Minangkabau Wedding (Thursday, March 24)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #4 (Pg's 25-34) (Thursday, March 24)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- A friendly reminder for our Knights that playground supervision starts at 8:40 a.m. There is no supervision for students before this. We ask that students do not arrive until 8:40 a.m. to ensure a safe environment for all. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Color Interpretation Sketch":
- KC            - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Solutions LAB":
- KC           - LH              - TL            - MR        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Conference Presentation":
- KC         - TL          - MR

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- KC           - TL           

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Russia/Ukraine":
-  KC          - TL      

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL          

Monday, March 21, 2022

Classroom News - March 21

Happy Monday!

With some of our busy weeks out of the way in terms of report cards, student-led conferences, field trips, hot lunch, etc., our 7M class can now refocus our efforts on "starting off on the right foot" in the beginning of Term 3!

Homework:
Math - Statistics Intro (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #3 and Share (OVERDUE)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
A friendly reminder for our Knights that playground supervision starts at 8:40 a.m. There is no supervision for students before this. We ask that students do not arrive until 8:40 a.m. to ensure a safe environment for all. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Color Interpretation Sketch":
- DB          - KC            - TL               - JP               

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Solutions LAB":
- DB            - MD            - MD          - LH              - TL            - MR        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Term 2 Conference Presentation":
- KC         - TL          - MR

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- KC           - TL           

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine)":
-  KC          - TL      

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL          

Friday, March 18, 2022

Classroom News - March 18

Thank you to everyone for the great conversations over the passed few days at student-led conferences.  I look forward to working together with your son/daughter as we head towards the "final stretch" of the school year!

Ask you son/daughter about the ice fishing experience at Lake of the Prairies!  

Homework:
Math - Statistics Intro (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #3 and Share (OVERDUE)
Science - Solutions LAB (Monday, March 21)
Art - Color Interpretation Sketch (Monday, March 21)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
A friendly reminder for our Knights that playground supervision starts at 8:40 a.m. There is no supervision for students before this. We ask that students do not arrive until 8:40 a.m. to ensure a safe environment for all. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Term 2 Conference Presentation":
- KC         - TL          - MR

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- AB             - KC           - TL            - JP              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine)":
- AB            -  KC                 - TL             
- JP              - MR                 - ES

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL          

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Classroom News - March 17

Our student-led conferences continue today.  Like yesterday, for those who have contacted me about an alternative to "in person" interviews (ie: Zoom or phone interview), please refer to the following Zoom information: 

McDowell's Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/8298848248
Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

The ice fishing trip to Lake of the Prairies is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, March 18) - 9:00-12:00 and/or 12:00-7:00.  Students MUST dress for appropriate outdoor weather - ski pants, jacket, toque and mitts, etc.  Students are also encouraged to bring some extra snacks, drinks and a coffee mug (for hot chocolate).  All ice-fishing equipment will be provided by the Yorkton Wildlife Federation.  Students are still welcome to bring their own equipment (if they have).  I look forward to having some of our parent volunteers enjoy the trip with us too!

The Asessippi Ski form and appropriate fees are now OVERDUE! 

Homework:
ELA - Term 2 Conference Presentation (OVERDUE)
Math - Statistics Intro (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #3 and Share (Friday, March 18)
Science - Solutions LAB (Monday, March 21)
Art - Color Interpretation Sketch (Monday, March 21)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due tomorrow (Friday, March 18). 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- AB             - KC           - TL            - JP              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine)":
- AB            -  KC                 - TL             
- JP              - MR                - CJW                - ES

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- AB             - KC                - TL            

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Classroom News - March 16

Our student-led conferences will be today and tomorrow (Thursday, March 17).  For those who have contacted me about an alternative to "in person" interviews (ie: Zoom or phone interview), please refer to the following Zoom information: 

McDowell's Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/8298848248
Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

The Boston Pizza "Hot Lunch" has been rescheduled for our 7/8's only to tomorrow (Thursday, March 17)...due to the ice fishing trip on Friday.  The rest of the school will still be able to enjoy the hot lunch on Friday, March 18.  YUMMY!

Our Gr. 5-8 students at MC Knoll have the opportunity to enjoy a "day on the slopes" at Asessippi Ski Area Thursday, March 31.  An information package was sent home last week.  If interested in attending, please return the form and appropriate fees by tomorrow (Thursday, March 17).  Those students who choose to NOT attend the Asessippi ski trip, will enjoy a regular day at school instead.  

Tomorrow (Thursday, March 16) is GREEN DAY - to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Homework:
ELA - Term 2 Conference Presentation (OVERDUE)
Math - Statistics Intro (Thursday, March 17)
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #2 and Share (Thursday, March 17)
Art - Color Interpretation Sketch (Monday, March 21)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- The ice fishing trip to Lake of the Prairies is scheduled for Friday, March 18 - morning (9:00 - 12:00) and/or afternoon (12:00-7:00).  Students MUST dress for appropriate outdoor weather - ski pants, jacket, toque and mitts, etc.  Students are also encouraged to bring some extra snacks, drinks and a coffee mug (for hot chocolate).  All ice-fishing equipment will be provided by the Yorkton Wildlife Federation.  Students are still welcome to bring their own equipment (if they have).  If any parents are interested in coming along for the day, please let me know ASAP.  YAHOO!  
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- AB             - KC           - TL             - SM           - JP              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine)":
- AB            - DC               -  KC                 - TL             
- JP              - MR              - CJW                - ES

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- DB           - AB           - KC          - TL            - CJW

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Classroom News - March 15

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test - Graphing Linear Relations/Table of Values.

Our student-led conferences will be tomorrow (Wednesday, March 16) and Thursday, March 17.  For those who have contacted me about an alternative to "in person" interviews (ie: Zoom or phone interview), please refer to the following Zoom information: 

McDowell's Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/8298848248
Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

The Boston Pizza "Hot Lunch" has been rescheduled for our 7/8's only to Thursday, March 17...due to the ice fishing trip on Friday.  The rest of the school will still be able to enjoy the hot lunch on Friday, March 18.  YUMMY!

Also, a basketball "pizza lunch" wind-up will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, March 16) at noon instead of Thursday as the announcements indicated.  Sorry for the confusion!?!?

Homework:
ELA - Placemat Reader Response #1 and Share (Wednesday, March 16)
ELA - Term 2 Conference Presentation (Wednesday, March 16)
Math - Math Minutes 1-100 (Friday, March 25)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 5-8 students at MC Knoll have the opportunity to enjoy a "day on the slopes" at Asessippi Ski Area Thursday, March 31.  An information package was sent home last week.  If interested in attending, please return the form and appropriate fees by Thursday, March 17.  Those students who choose to NOT attend the Asessippi ski trip, will enjoy a regular day at school instead.  
- The ice fishing trip to Lake of the Prairies is scheduled for Friday, March 18 - morning (9:00 - 12:00) and/or afternoon (12:00-7:00).  Students MUST dress for appropriate outdoor weather - ski pants, jacket, toque and mitts, etc.  Students are also encouraged to bring some extra snacks, drinks and a coffee mug (for hot chocolate).  All ice-fishing equipment will be provided by the Yorkton Wildlife Federation.  Students are still welcome to bring their own equipment (if they have).  If any parents are interested in coming along for the day, please let me know ASAP.  YAHOO!  
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- AB            - DB           - KC           - TL             
- SM           - JP              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine)":
- AB            - DC               -  KC                 - TL             
- JP              - MR              - CJW                - ES

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- DB           - AB           - KC          - TL            - CJW

Monday, March 14, 2022

Classroom News - March 14

Happy Monday!

Term 2 Report Cards were distributed last week.  I'm hope the conversations went well - reflecting on the year so far - both the "good" parts...and bad - and setting goals for the remaining months ahead!

Speaking of setting goals, our student-led conferences will be Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17.  If you have any concerns about the times, please let me know ASAP.  For those who have contacted me about an alternative to "in person" interviews (ie: Zoom or phone interview), please refer to the following Zoom information: 

McDowell's Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/8298848248
Meeting ID: 829 884 8248

Homework:
Math - Table of Values TEST (Tuesday, March 15)
ELA - Term 2 Conference Presentation (Wednesday, March 16)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 5-8 students at MC Knoll have the opportunity to enjoy a "day on the slopes" at Asessippi Ski Area Thursday, March 31.  An information package was sent home last week.  If interested in attending, please return the form and appropriate fees by Thursday, March 17.  Those students who choose to NOT attend the Asessippi ski trip, will enjoy a regular day at school instead.  
- The ice fishing trip to Lake of the Prairies is scheduled for Friday, March 18 - morning (9:00 - 12:00) and/or afternoon (12:00-7:00).  Students MUST dress for appropriate outdoor weather - ski pants, jacket, toque and mitts, etc.  Students are also encouraged to bring some extra snacks, drinks and a coffee mug (for hot chocolate).  All ice-fishing equipment will be provided by the Yorkton Wildlife Federation.  Students are still welcome to bring their own equipment (if they have).  If any parents are interested in coming along for the day, please let me know ASAP.  YAHOO!  
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- AB             - DB              - KC                 - TL             
- SM             - JP                - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine)":
- AB                - DB              - DC             - KC
- TL               - JP                 - MR            - ESG               - CJW

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- DB           - AB           - KC          - TL            - CJW

Friday, March 11, 2022

Classroom News - March 11

Ask your son/daughter about today's Science experiments - making a mechanical mixture with two liquids.

Term 2 Report Cards were distributed today.  Please read through them with you son/daughter - reflecting on the year so far...and setting goals for the remaining months ahead!

Speaking of setting goals, our student-led conferences will be Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets have been sent home.  If you have any concerns about the times, and even prefer doing a phone interview or Zoom interview, please let me know ASAP.  

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Math - Graphing Patterns (Monday, March 14)
Math - Table of Values TEST (Tuesday, March 15)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 5-8 students at MC Knoll have the opportunity to enjoy a "day on the slopes" at Asessippi Ski Area Thursday, March 31.  An information package was sent home last week.  If interested in attending, please return the form and appropriate fees by Thursday, March 17.  Those students who choose to NOT attend the ski trip, will enjoy a regular day at school instead.  
The ice fishing trip to Lake of the Prairies is scheduled for Friday, March 18.  
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29)":
- AB             - DB               - TB              - KC              - MD
- LD             - TL                - SM             - JP                - MR
- ESG           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine)":
- CA              - AB                - DB              - DC             - KC
- LH               - TL               - JP                 - MR            - ESG               - CJW

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- DB          - AB          - KC         - TL            - CJW

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Classroom News - March 10

The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:

- DB          - AB          - KC         - TL            - CJW

Just a reminder...the ice fishing trip to Lake of the Prairies has been moved to Friday, March 18 (due to the poor weather forecast for the next few days).  Everything, as planned before, remains the same - departure/arrival times (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.), clothing, equipment, food/drink, etc.  However, one new item has been added - our MC Knoll Knights will be joined by the Gr. 7/8 classes at St. Paul's School!  If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Ask you son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. to Deer Park - tobogganing, snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing.  

Our student-led conferences will be held in person at the school on the evenings of Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets have been sent home.  If you have any concerns about the times, please contact the school ASAP.

Homework:
Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine) (OVERDUE)
Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29) (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.6 Graphing Patterns (Friday, March 11)
Math - Table of Values TEST (Monday, March 14)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out tomorrow (Friday, March 11).
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
  
The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL     

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4)":
 - KC             - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 2 Sketchbook":
- KC            - TL           - CJW

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Classroom News - March 9

 The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- DB          - AB          - KC        - LH            - TL            - CJW

It is official, the ice fishing trip to Lake of the Prairies has been moved to Friday, March 18 (due to the poor weather forecast for the next few days).  Everything, as planned before, remains the same - departure/arrival times (9:00 a.m. - 12:00; 12:00 - 7:15), clothing, equipment, food/drink, etc.  However, one new items has been added - our MC Knoll Knights will be joined by the Gr. 7/8 classes at St. Paul's School.  If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Tomorrow (Thursday, March 10), students will be heading out to Deer Park to enjoy an afternoon of tobogganing, snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing.  Dress for appropriate outdoor weather.  YAHOO!

Our student-led conferences will be held in person at the school on the evenings of Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17.  Conference times have been scheduled and confirmation sheets are being sent home.  If you have any concerns about the times, please contact the school ASAP.

Homework:
Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine) (OVERDUE)
Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29) (Thursday, March 10)
Math - Table of Values TEST (Monday, March 14)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 11.
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 

All Term 2 assignments/homework are now OVERDUE!  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment":
- KC          - TL          

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL     

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4)":
 - KC             - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 2 Sketchbook":
- DB              - KC            - TL           - CJW

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Classroom News - March 8

The following people need to return the "March Adventure Ed. Permission Form" ASAP:
- DB               - AB              - DC               - KC
- LH                - TL               - SM              - JP               - CJW

As I mentioned to the students today, the Friday, March 8th Ice Fishing Adventure to Lake of the Prairies might be postponed to a later date - due to the cold weather in the forecast.  More details to come...

Homework:
Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine) (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.5 Coordinate Grid (Wednesday, March 9)
Social - Nations Resolve Conflict (pg's 26-29) (Thursday, March 10)
Math - Table of Values TEST (Friday, March 11)
ELA - Book Talk (Wednesday, March 30)

Reminders:
Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 11.
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 

All Term 2 assignments/homework are now OVERDUE!  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Picture Book":
- DB       

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment":
- KC          - TL          

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL     

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4)":
 - KC             - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 2 Sketchbook":
- DB              - KC            - TL             - RV             - CJW

Monday, March 7, 2022

Classroom News - March 7

Happy Monday!

Term 2 Report Cards will be handed-out on Friday, March 11.

Speaking of Friday, March 11, students will be heading out to Lake of the Prairies to enjoy a morning (9:00 - 12:00) and/or afternoon (12:00-7:00) of ice fishing!  Students MUST dress for appropriate outdoor weather - ski pants, jacket, touque and mitts, etc.  Students are also encouraged to bring some extra snacks, drinks and a coffee mug (for hot chocolate).  All ice-fishing equipment will be provided by the Yorkton Wildlife Federation.  Students are still welcome to bring their own equipment (if they have).  If any parents are interested in coming along for the day, please let me know ASAP.  YAHOO!  

Ask your son/daughter about their next Science Outcome (found on the Google Classroom) - Heat and Temperature.

Homework:
Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine) (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.5 and 11.12 Table of Values (Tuesday, March 8)

Reminders:
Please return the March Adventure Ed. Permission Form ASAP.
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 

All Term 2 assignments/homework are now OVERDUE!  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Picture Book":
- DB           - KC         - TL        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment":
- KC          - TL          

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL     

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4)":
- DC            - KC                - LD               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 2 Sketchbook":
- DB              - DC              - KC            - LD              - TL          
- JP                - MR             - RV             - CJW

Friday, March 4, 2022

Classroom News - March 4

All Term 2 assignments/homework are now OVERDUE!  Those students who failed to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card. 

Speaking of Term 2 Report Cards, they will be handed-out on Friday, March 11.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (OVERDUE)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.4 Relationships in Patterns (Monday, March 4)
Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine) (Monday, March 7)

Reminders:
Please return the March Adventure Ed. Permission Form ASAP.
- The "Boston Pizza Hot Lunch" forms are now OVERDUE.
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Picture Book":
- DB          - DC         - KC         - TL        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment":
- KC          - TL          

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL         

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Classroom News - March 3

The Term 2 Report Cards are coming soon - Friday, March 11 to be exact.  In order to get everything organized before this deadline, I have set the tomorrow (Friday, March 4) as the FINAL DAY of Term 2.  All Term 2 assignments/homework MUST be handed-in by this date.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:
Math - Input/Output Gr. 6 Review (OVERDUE)
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (Friday, March 4)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)
Social - What in the World (Russia/Ukraine) (Monday, March 7)

Reminders:
Please return the March Adventure Ed. Permission Form ASAP.
- Our MC Knoll SCC is excited to offer a delicious hot lunch on Friday, March 18 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested, please return the order form and fees by tomorrow (Friday, March 4).
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Picture Book":
- DB          - DC         - KC         - TL           - JP          

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment":
- KC          - TL           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Poster":
- DB          - TL           - CJW              

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Classroom News - March 2

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - Cross-Country Skiing at Deer Park.


Please return the March Adventure Ed. Permission Form ASAP.

The Term 2 Report Cards are coming soon - Friday, March 11 to be exact.  In order to get everything organized before this deadline, I have set the "first Friday after the Feb. Break" - Friday, March 4 - as the FINAL DAY of Term 2.  All Term 2 assignments/homework MUST be handed-in by this date.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:
Math - Input/Output Gr. 6 Review (OVERDUE)
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (Friday, March 4)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- Our MC Knoll SCC is excited to offer a delicious hot lunch on Friday, March 18 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested, please return the order form and fees by Friday, March 4.
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Picture Book":
- DB           - DC           - KC           
- TL            - JP             - RV           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment":
- KC          - TL           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Poster":
- DB          - TL           - CJW              

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Classroom News - March 1

Happy March 1st!

As part of the Adventure Ed. program, students will be heading out to Deer Park tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2) to enjoy an afternoon of Cross-Country Skiing.  Students MUST dress for appropriate winter weather - touque, jacket, ski pants, mitts, etc.  Cross-Country Skiing equipment will be provided (boots, skis and poles).  YAHOO!

Also, Adventure Ed. Permission Forms were sent home today.  If possible, please sign and return it by tomorrow (sorry for the short notice)?!?

The Term 2 Report Cards are coming soon - Friday, March 11 to be exact.  In order to get everything organized before this deadline, I have set the "first Friday after the Feb. Break" - Friday, March 4 - as the FINAL DAY of Term 2.  All Term 2 assignments/homework MUST be handed-in by this date.  Those students who fail to meet this deadline may earn an "Insufficient Evidence" (IE) on their report card.

Homework:
Math - Input/Output Gr. 6 Review (Wednesday, March 2)
Art - Color/Blending Wheels (x4) (Friday, March 4)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- Our MC Knoll SCC is excited to offer a delicious hot lunch on Friday, March 18 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested, please return the order form and fees by Friday, March 4.
- Anyone interested in wearing some of the coolest clothing around - hoodies, long and short-sleeved T's, jogger and sweatpants - the MC Knoll Clothing Order is due by Friday, March 18. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Picture Book":
- DB           - DC           - KC           - LD
- TL            - JP             - RV           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment":
- KC          - TL          - JP              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - What's the Mass LAB":
- KC           - TL           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Poster":
- DB          - TL          - CJW