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



Friday, April 29, 2022

Classroom News - April 29

Our 7M class was treated to a pizza lunch today from a departing MC Knoll student.    

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. activity - Inner Cycle Spin.  Sweat and smiles all around!

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Social - Globalization in Your Home Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - Area of Parallelogram (Monday, May 2)
Drama - ABC Skits (Monday, May 2)

Reminders:
There will be an optional outdoor track and field meet for any interested students in Grades 6-8 on Thursday, May 12th - with 6 schools participating.  The day is a wonderful full day of Phys. Ed. - running, jumping, and throwing.  Sign-up letters will be distributed next week.  Students can sign-up for a minimum of 3 events and a maximum of 6.

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":
- DB            - TB            - DC               - KC             
- LD              - TL           - JP                 - RV

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Classroom News - April 28

Our 7M class will be enjoying another great Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Friday, April 29) - Inner Cycle Spin.  Permission forms were sent home earlier this week...and need to be returned ASAP.

One more day to go!

Homework:
Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia (OVERDUE)
Math - Area of Squares/Rectangles (Friday, April 29)
Social - Globalization in Your Home Assignment (Friday, April 29)
Drama - ABC Skits (Monday, May 2)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress for appropriate outdoor weather during the upcoming days/weeks - especially since our playground area is VERY muddy and wet.
There will be an optional outdoor track and field meet for any interested students in Grades 6-8 on Thursday, May 12th - with 6 schools participating.  The day is a wonderful full day of Phys. Ed. - running, jumping, and throwing.  Sign-up letters will be distributed next week.  Students can sign-up for a minimum of 3 events and a maximum of 6.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Classroom News - April 27

Our 7M class will be enjoying another great Adventure Ed. class this Friday, April 29 - Inner Cycle Spin.  Permission forms were sent home yesterday...and need to be returned ASAP.

Tomorrow (Thursday, April 28) is National Superhero Day.  This day is about honoring all the superheroes in our lives -- both fictional and real-life -- who give their all every day.  If possible, wear your best superhero clothing!

Homework:
Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia (OVERDUE)
Math - Perimeter (Thursday, April 28)
Social - Globalization in Your Home Assignment (Friday, April 29)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress for appropriate outdoor weather during the upcoming days/weeks - especially since our playground area is VERY muddy and wet.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Classroom News - April 26

Sorry for the "no post" yesterday - as I was away from the school (storm-stayed in Winnipeg)?!?!

I hope everyone had wonderful Easter Break - full of friends/family, food and much needed rest!

Our 7M class will be enjoying another great Adventure Ed. class this Friday, April 29 - Inner Cycle Spin.  Permission forms were sent home today...and need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:
Math - Measurement Intro (Wednesday, April 27)
Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia (Wednesday, April 27)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress for appropriate outdoor weather during the upcoming days/weeks - especially since our playground area is VERY muddy and wet.

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Classroom News - April 14

I hope everyone has a wonderful EASTER BREAK (despite the poor weather).  Be safe and we will see you on Monday, April 25!

Homework:
Math - Probability TEST (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 24.  YAHOO!    

The following people have OVERDUE "Math Minutes 1-100":
- TL              - MR              - ESG              - CJW

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- TL               - MR             - ESG                   

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Experimental vs Theoretical Probability":
- KC              - TL                 - ESG        

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation":
- MR             - ESG

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Classroom News - April 13

I'm not sure if you noticed....but apparently it snowed A LOT!?!?

Ask your son/daughter about the wonderful Easter Buddy activities we enjoyed today with Mrs. Budz 3B class.  It was EGGcellent! 

Tomorrow (Thursday, April 13) is "Pastel Day" - wear your favourite Easter pastel colors!

Homework:
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, April 14)

Reminders:
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 24.  YAHOO!    

The following people have OVERDUE "Math Minutes 1-100":
- AB               - TL              - MR              - ESG              - CJW

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- TL                - MR                 - ESG                   

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Experimental vs Theoretical Probability":
- KC             - LD             - TL                 - ESG             

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Classroom News - April 12

With the impending "storm of the century" coming...be sure to dress for appropriate outdoor weather for the remainder of the week...  Brrrr!

For tomorrow (Wednesday, April 13), we will be getting together with 3B to do some Easter Buddy activities - our first buddy activities in over two years! One of these Easter activities will include dying a few eggs.  Please send a couple of hard boiled eggs with your child.  YAHOO!

Homework:
Math - Probability Charts and Tree Diagrams (Wednesday, April 13)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13) 
Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, April 14)

Reminders:
- Thursday, April 13 will be "Pastel Day" - wear your favourite Easter pastel colors!
- The EASTER BREAK is scheduled for Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 24.  YAHOO! 

The April Adventure Ed. permission form is now OVERDUE:
- DB           - TL         

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

The following people have OVERDUE "Math Minutes 1-100":
- AB               - TL              - MR              - ESG              - CJW

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- TL                - MR                 - ESG                

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Black/White Sketch":
-  DB             - TL     

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Experimental vs Theoretical Probability":
- KC             - LD             - TL                 - ESG             

Monday, April 11, 2022

Classroom News - April 11

Happy Monday!  

It sure felt like Winter has NOT officially left yet?!?!  Be sure to dress for appropriate outdoor weather for the remainder of the week...as the forecast predicts more cold temperatures.  Brrrr!

On Wednesday, April 13 we will be getting together with 3B to do some Easter Buddy activities - our first buddy activities in over two years! One of these Easter activities will include dying a few eggs.  Please send a couple of hard boiled eggs with your child.  YAHOO!

Homework:
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)
Math - Probability TEST (Thursday, April 14)

Reminders:
The April Adventure Ed. permission form is now OVERDUE:
- DB           - TL         

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

The following people have OVERDUE "Math Minutes 1-100":
- AB               - DB                - TL            
- MR              - ESG              - CJW

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- DB            - KC             - TL                - MR                 - ESG      

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Festival Invitation":
- MR            

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Black/White Sketch":
-  DB             - TL     

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Experimental vs Theoretical Probability":
- DB              - KC             - LD             - TL                 
- TR               - MR              - DS             - ESG             

Friday, April 8, 2022

Classroom News - April 8

Great job to everyone who participated in MC Knoll Spirit Day.  GO KNIGHTS GO!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - Experimental vs Theoretical Probability (Monday, April 11)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
The April Adventure Ed. permission form is now OVERDUE:
- DB               - TL         

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

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

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- DB            - KC             - TL                - MR                 - ESG      

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Festival Invitation":
- KC                 - MR            

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Black/White Sketch":
- CA               - DB                - DC            
- LD             - TL                   - JP

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Classroom News - April 7

Tomorrow (Friday, April 8) will be another MC Knoll Spirit Day.  Students and staff are asked to wear any MC Knoll Knights apparel to further show our school pride.  If you do not have any school clothing, simply wear any of our school colours - Teal, White, Black.

Homework:
Math - Probability as Fractions/Percents/Ratios (Friday, April 8)
Art - Black/White Sketch (Friday, April 8)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
The April Adventure Ed. permission form is now OVERDUE:
- AB             - DB               - TL         

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              - KC               
- TL            - MR             - ES            - CJW

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- DB            - KC             - TL                - MR                 - ESG      

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Festival Invitation":
- KC                 - MR               - CJW

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Classroom News - April 6

For tomorrow (Thursday, April 7), M.C. Knoll students and staff are invited to wear GREEN to recognize the Logan Boulet Effect.  On April 7, 2018, Humboldt Broncos defenceman Logan Boulet succumbed to his injuries. His parents, Bernadine and Toby Boulet offered to donate his organs so that six lives could live on. They did so because Logan told his parents he was registering as an organ donor and that he was inspired by his coach and mentor Ric Suggitt. Ric passed on June 27th, 2017 and was also an organ donor and saved 6 lives.

Homework:
Social - Festival Invitation (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability as Fractions/Percents/Ratios (Thursday, April 7)
Art - Black/White Sketch (Friday, April 8)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
The April Adventure Ed. permission form is now OVERDUE:
- AB             - DB               - TL         

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              - KC            - LH           
- TL            - MR             - ES            - CJW

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- DB            - KC             - TL                - MR                 - ESG         

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Classroom News - April 5

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. class at the Western Development Museum.

Homework:
ELA - Book Talk (OVERDUE)
Social - Festival Invitation (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability Intro (Wednesday, April 6)
Art - Black/White Sketch (Friday, April 8)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
- The April Adventure Ed. permission form is now OVERDUE.
- On Thursday, April 7, M.C. Knoll students and staff are invited to wear GREEN to recognizethe Logan Boulet Effect.  On April 7, 2018, Humboldt Broncos defenceman Logan Boulet succumbed to his injuries. His parents, Bernadine and Toby Boulet offered to donate his organs so that six lives could live on. They did so because Logan told his parents he was registering as an organ donor and that he was inspired by his coach and mentor Ric Suggitt. Ric passed on June 27th, 2017 and was also an organ donor and saved 6 lives.

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            - LH           
- TL            - MR             - ES             - RV             - CJW

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

The following people have OVERDE "ELA - CSI Placemats":
- DB            - KC             - TL                - MR
- ESG          - RV              - CJW

Monday, April 4, 2022

Classroom News - April 4

Happy Monday!

The April Adventure Ed. permission form was sent home last week.  We will be heading to the Western Development Museum tomorrow (Tuesday, April 5) and a workout at Inner Cycle later in the month.  Please sign and return the form by Monday, April 4.

Homework:
ELA - Book Talk (OVERDUE)
ELA - CSI Placemats (OVERDUE)
Math - Probability Intro (Tuesday, April 5)
Social - Festival Invitation (Tuesday, April 5)
Art - Black/White Sketch (Friday, April 8)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
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            - LH           
- TL            - MR             - ES             - RV             - CJW

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

Friday, April 1, 2022

Classroom News - April 1

As I'm sure you know...the Asessippi Ski Trip was FANTASTIC!

Ask your son/daughter about today's April Fool's Spelling Words...as well as the Math Test - Statistics.

The April Adventure Ed. permission form was sent home earlier this week - 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.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
ELA - Book Talk (OVERDUE)
ELA - Placemat Response #8 (Pg's 52-55 / Entire Book) (Monday, April 4)
Social - Festival Invitation (Tuesday, April 5)
ELA - CSI Essay or Visual Representation (Wednesday, April 13)

Reminders:
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            - LH           
- TL            - MR             - ES             - RV             - CJW

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