Classroom News - May 31

The annual “Walk and Roll” is tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1).  We are encouraging all students and staff to choose an active way of coming to school that day (walk, run, ride a bike, skateboard, rollerblade, etc.).  We will be giving away a bike at the end of the school day - with one lucky name being pulled from the draw box.  Our MC Knoll School community will be meeting at Canadian Tire at 8:15 a.m....for anyone interested in walking and rolling as a group.

There will be another optional Track and Field Meet for students in Grades 6 to 8 next Thursday, June 9th.  Our Knights will be joining 5 other schools - Dr. Brass, Columbia, Yorkdale, Springside, Saltcoats - over at the YRHS Century Field.  Students received the information letter today; please pick your events and return it by Thursday, June 2.

The June Adventure Ed. permission form was sent home yesterday.  Please sign and return it by Friday, June 3.  YAHOO!

Homework:

Math - Understanding Circle Graphs (x3) (OVERDUE)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Zentangle Silhouette (Monday, June 6)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)
ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- I have reminded students to please bring a "geometry set" ASAP - as we will be needing this item for many of our upcoming math topics.  Thanks in advance!  

- For Phys. Ed., our 7M class will be learning all about the sport of baseball (underhand soft toss) in the coming weeks.  Students are encouraged to bring a ball glove from home. 

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Hand":

- AB            -  TL           - JP               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Natural Disaster Timeline":

- TBZ             - KC              - TL            - JP             

- RV               - CWe            - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Illicit: Dark Trade Video Activity":

- AB               - DB               - TBZ            - TL

- JP                - RV               - CJW

Classroom News - May 30

Happy Monday!

For Phys. Ed., our 7M class will be learning all about the sport of baseball (underhand soft toss) in the coming weeks.  Students are encouraged to bring a ball glove from home. 

The June Adventure Ed. permission form was sent home today.  Please sign and return it by Friday, June 3.  YAHOO!

Homework:

Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (OVERDUE)

Social - Illicit: Dark Trade Video Activity (OVERDUE)

Math - Understanding Circle Graphs (x3) (Tuesday, May 31)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)
ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- I have reminded students to please bring a "geometry set" ASAP - as we will be needing this item for many of our upcoming math topics.  Thanks in advance!  

- The annual “Walk and Roll” is this Wednesday, June 1.  We are encouraging all students and staff to choose an active way of coming to school that day (walk, run, ride a bike, skateboard, rollerblade, etc.).  We will be giving away a bike at the end of the school day - with one lucky name being pulled from the draw box.

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Hand":

- AB            -  TL           - JP               - CJW

Classroom News - May 27

Sorry for the "no post" yesterday - as I was away from the school coaching track and field at the YRHS.

Speaking of track and field, we had MANY great results from our MCK athletes over the previous few days at the annual ECDAA Track and Field Meet.  Our entire MC Knoll community is proud of everyone who qualified...and did their best!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - geocaching.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Math - Drawing Line Graphs and Bar Graphs (Monday, May 30)

Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Monday, May 30)

Social - Illicit: Dark Trade Video Activity (Monday, May 30)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)
ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- I have reminded students to please bring a "geometry set" ASAP - as we will be needing this item for many of our upcoming math topics.  Thanks in advance! 

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Hand":

- AB         -  TL             - JP               - CJW

Classroom News - May 25

Happy Wednesday!

I hope the long-weekend was enjoyed by you and the family!  As I said to the students today, we are officially in the "home stretch" of the year - as we only have about 5 weeks of school left!

Good luck to our to our MC Knoll athletes who qualified for the ECDAA Track and Field Meet today and tomorrow (Thursday, May 26).  GO KNIGHTS GO!

Homework:
Math - Understanding Line Graphs and Bar Graphs (Thursday, May 26)

Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Monday, May 30)

Social - Illicit: Dark Trade Video Activity (Monday, May 30)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)
ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- I have reminded students to please bring a "geometry set" ASAP - as we will be needing this item for many of our upcoming math topics.  Thanks in advance!

Please return the May Adventure Ed. form:
- KC                 - TL     

 

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet":

- AB               - TL           

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Hand":

- AB               - DC                 - KC                 - LD                     

-  TL               - JP                  - RV                 - CJW

Classroom News - May 20

Big shout out to all of the Knights who chose to participate in today's MC Knoll Track and Field Meet.  Weather conditions were not the best, but our students toughed it out and had a great time.  Those students who qualified for the ECDAA Track and Field Meet next Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26, an information package (letter, schedule, etc.) was sent home today.  

Have a wonderful May-long weekend!

There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

Homework:

Art - Zentangle Hand (OVERDUE)

Math - Tally Charts and Pictographs (Wednesday, May 25)

Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Monday, May 30)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)
ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- I have reminded students to please bring a "geometry set" ASAP - as we will be needing this item for many of our upcoming math topics.  Thanks in advance!

Please return the May Adventure Ed. form:
- KC                 - TL     

 

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet":

- AB               - TL           

Classroom News - May 19

Our MC Knoll track and field meet will occur tomorrow (Friday, May 20) at the YRHS Track from 9:00 - 1:30.  Be prepared by having the appropriate clothing, food and drink, etc.  The top athlete from each event (in each age category) will qualify for the ECDAA Track Meet on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26.  

Homework:

Math - Intro to Circle Graphs (Friday, May 20)

Art - Zentangle Hand (Friday, May 20)

Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Monday, May 30)
Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)
ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- A delicious "Hot Dog Hot Lunch" is scheduled for Friday, June 10.  If interested, please return the form and appropriate fee by tomorrow (Friday, May 20).  YUMMY!

- There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

Please return the May Adventure Ed. form:
- DB                - KC                 - TL     

 

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet":

- AB               - TL           

Classroom News - May 18

The Grade 6 to 8 Yorkton track and field meet has been officially CANCELLED (due to the poor weather forecast).  Our MC Knoll track and field meet "Plan B" - to ensure our students still have the opportunity to qualify for the ECDAA Track Meet on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 - is as follows:

- 3000M will occur after school today (Wednesday, May 18) in the MCK gym.
- 800M will occur during noon hour tomorrow (Thursday, May 19) in the MCK gym.
- 1500M will occur after school tomorrow (Thursday, May 19) in the MCK gym.
- High Jump will occur after school tomorrow (Thursday, May 19) in the MCK gym.
- All other events will occur on Friday, May 20 at the YRHS Track from 9:00 - 1:30.  

A track and field meet letter/schedule was sent home today with additional information.

Ask your son/daughter about today's math test - measurement.

Homework:
Art - Zentangle Hand (Friday, May 20)

Science - Natural Disaster Timeline (Monday, May 30)
Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)
ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- A delicious "Hot Dog Hot Lunch" is scheduled for Friday, June 10.  If interested, please return the form and appropriate fee by Friday, May 20.  YUMMY!

- There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

Please return the May Adventure Ed. form:
- DB                - KC                 - TL     

 

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Mixtures Test":

- DC                - KC                 - TL        

The following person has OVERDUE "ELA - Courage Poster":

- JP             

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet":

- AB               - TL           

Classroom News - May 17

The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet has been officially CANCELLED (due to the poor weather forecast).  Mr. Schendel and I will come up with a "Plan B" - to ensure our students still have the opportunity to qualify for the ECDAA Track Meet on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26.  More information to come...

A delicious "Hot Dog Hot Lunch" is scheduled for Friday, June 10.  If interested, please return the form and appropriate fee by Friday, May 20.  YUMMY!

Homework:

Math - Measurement TEST (Wednesday, May 18)

Art - Zentangle Hand (Friday, May 20)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

Please return the May Adventure Ed. form:
- DB            - KC              - LD              - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Courage Poster":

- DC             - KC             - JP               - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet":

- AB            - KC               - MD                - TL           

Classroom News - May 16

Happy Monday!  

It sounded like the students "enjoyed" the time with the substitute teacher at the end of last week.  Much appreciated! 

Ask your son/daughter about last week's Science Test - Mixtures and Solutions.

A delicious "Hot Dog Hot Lunch" is scheduled for Friday, June 10.  If interested, please return the form and appropriate fee by Friday, May 20.  YUMMY!

Homework:

Math - Area of Combined Shapes (Tuesday, May 17)
Math - Measurement TEST (Wednesday, May 18)

Art - Zentangle Hand (Friday, May 20)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet is set for  Thursday, May 19th.

- There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 24 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!

Please return the May Adventure Ed. form:
- DB             - DC             - KC              - LD              - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Courage Poster":

- DB             - DC             - KC             

- JP               - DS              - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet":

- AB              - DB              - DC            - KC               - MD

- TL              - JP                - TR              - RV              - CJW

Classroom News - May 11

Ask your son/daughter about the Book Club that they officially started today in ELA.

I mentioned to the class that I will be ABSENT from school for the remainder of the week (coaching hockey in Winnipeg).  Be sure to work hard, and be kind and respectful while I am away. 

Enjoy!

Homework:
ELA - Courage Poster (OVERDUE)

Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet (OVERDUE)
Math - 5.6 Area of Circles (Thursday, May 12)
Science - Mixtures and Solutions TEST (Thursday, May 12)
Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)
Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio (Wednesday, June 15)

Reminders:

- Please return the May Adventure Ed. form ASAP.

- The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 19th.  Sign-up letters were distributed earlier in the week and need to be returned ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- KC             - TL          

Classroom News - May 10

Ask your son/daughter about today's special guest performance - an entire Gr. 7/8 band from Melfort!

Homework:

ELA - Courage Poster (OVERDUE)

Math - 5.5 Estimating Area of Circles (Wednesday, May 11)

Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet (Wednesday, May 11)

Science - Mixtures and Solutions TEST (Thursday, May 12)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

Reminders:

- Please return the May Adventure Ed. form ASAP.

- The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 19th.  Sign-up letters were distributed earlier in the week and need to be returned ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- KC             - TL          

Classroom News - May 9

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. class - racquetball and pickleball.

Homework:

Math - 4.2 Circumference (Tuesday, May 10)

ELA - Courage Poster (Tuesday, May 10)

Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet (Wednesday, May 11)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

Reminders:

- Please return the May Adventure Ed. form ASAP.

- The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 19th.  Sign-up letters were distributed earlier in the week and need to be returned ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- KC             - TL          

Classroom News - May 6

Have a wonderful weekend and...

Homework:

Math - 5.4 Circumference (Monday, May 9)

Art - Zentangle Practice Sheet (Wednesday, May 11)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

Reminders:

- The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 19th.  Sign-up letters were distributed earlier in the week and need to be returned ASAP.

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- KC             - TL          

Classroom News - May 5

The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 19th. Due to less than favourable practice conditions at the participating schools’ playgrounds, the later date will allow the schools the necessary practice time before the exciting meet.  Sign-up letters were distributed earlier in the week and need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:

Drama - ABC Skits (OVERDUE)

Math - 4.1 Investigating Circles (Friday, May 6)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

Reminders:

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- KC             - TL          - RV

Classroom News - May 4

The optional Grade 6 to 8 track and field meet has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 19th. Due to less than favourable practice conditions at the participating schools’ playgrounds, the later date will allow the schools the necessary practice time before the exciting meet.  Sign-up letters were distributed earlier in the week and need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:

Drama - ABC Skits (OVERDUE)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

Reminders:

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- LD           - TL             - JP              - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- KC             - TL              - JP              - RV

Classroom News - May 3

There will be an optional outdoor track and field meet for any interested students in Grades 6-8 on Thursday, May 12th - with 5 other schools participating.  YAHOO!  Sign-up letters were distributed yesterday and need to be returned ASAP.

Homework:

Drama - ABC Skits (OVERDUE)

Math - Area of Triangles (Wednesday, May 4)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

Reminders:

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- LD             - MD              - TL             

- JP              - DS                - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- KC             - TL              - JP              - RV

Classroom News - May 2

I think I speak for everyone...GOODBYE cold and miserable April; HELLO warm and sunny May!

There will be an optional outdoor track and field meet for any interested students in Grades 6-8 on Thursday, May 12th - with 5 other schools participating.  YAHOO!  Sign-up letters were distributed today and are due tomorrow (Tuesday, May 3).

Homework:

Drama - ABC Skits (OVERDUE)

Math - Area of Parallelogram and Triangles (Tuesday, May 3)

Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments (Friday, June 3)

Art - Term 3 Sketchbook (Friday, June 10)

Reminders:

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Impact of Conflict & History of Russia":

- KC            - LD                -PD               

- TL             - JP                 - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Globalization in Your Home":

- AB             - DB            - KC              - LD                

- TL              - JP              - RV