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, February 11, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 11

An important Adventure Ed. newsletter was sent home yesterday regarding an upcoming opportunity - ice fishing at Lake of the Prairies on Friday, March 11.  Please read through the information and return the permission form by Wednesday, Feb. 16.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework:
Math - 6.3 Solving Equations using Tiles (OVERDUE)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 17)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
Anyone interested in cherishing the memories of the 2021-2022 school year, Yearbook order forms were sent home recently.  If interested, the form and $25 fee is due by Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Telemiracle 46 is taking place on March 5-6, 2022.  We are collecting loonies for "helping hands".  Please consider making a donation anytime before Thursday, Feb. 17.

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Intro Activities":
- DC          - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Birdman":
- DB              - KC             - TL            

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Georgie Radbourn":
- KC                  

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- DB             - TL            - JP              - RV   

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Lost Island":
- TL              - JP             

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Cultural Comparison":
- DC             - KC           - TL          - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social Q's (Page 16-25)":
- DB            - DC              - KC               - TL           

The following people have OVERDUE "Social What in the World":
- DC           - KC             - TL            - JP             - RV              

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Notes":
- DB           - DC          - KC            - JP            

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 10

An important Adventure Ed. newsletter was sent home today regarding an upcoming opportunity - ice fishing at Lake of the Prairies on Friday, March 11.  Please read through the information and return the permission form by Wednesday, Feb. 16.

Homework:
Math - 6.2 Algebra Balance Scales (OVERDUE)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 17)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
Anyone interested in cherishing the memories of the 2021-2022 school year, Yearbook order forms were sent home recently.  If interested, the form and $25 fee is due by Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Telemiracle 46 is taking place on March 5-6, 2022.  We are collecting loonies for "helping hands".  Please consider making a donation anytime before Thursday, Feb. 17.

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Intro Activities":
- DC          - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Birdman":
- DB              - KC             - TL            

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Georgie Radbourn":
- KC                  

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- DB             - TL            - JP              - RV   

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Lost Island":
- TL              - JP             

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Cultural Comparison":
- DC             - KC           - TL          - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social Q's (Page 16-25)":
- DB            - DC              - KC               - TL           

The following people have OVERDUE "Social What in the World":
- DC           - KC             - TL            - JP             - RV              

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Notes":
- DB           - DC          - KC            - JP            

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 9

Anyone interested in cherishing the memories of the 2021-2022 school year, Yearbook order forms were sent home recently.  If interested, the form and $25 fee is due by Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Also, Telemiracle 46 is taking place on March 5-6, 2022.  We are collecting loonies for "helping hands".  Please consider making a donation anytime before Thursday, Feb. 17.

Homework:
Math - 6.2 Algebra Balance Scales (Thursday, Feb. 10)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 17)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- February is Indigenous Storytelling Month!  Our MC Knoll students will have the opportunity to enjoy some Zoom presentations in class all month long.

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Intro Activities":
- DC          - TL             

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Birdman":
- DB              - KC             - TL             - CJW       

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Georgie Radbourn":
- KC          - TL               - CJW    

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- DB             - TL            - JP              - RV   

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Lost Island":
- TL              - JP             

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Cultural Comparison":
- DC             - KC           - TL            - JP               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social Q's (Page 16-25)":
- DB            - DC              - KC               - TL           

The following people have OVERDUE "Social What in the World":
- DC           - KC             - TL            - JP             - RV              

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Notes":
- DB           - DC          - KC            - JP             - CJW

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 8

Ask your son/daughter about today's Science Lab - Measuring Volume (using a Graduated Cylinder).

Anyone interested in cherishing the memories of the 2021-2022 school year, Yearbook order forms were sent home recently.  If interested, the form and $25 fee is due by Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Homework:
Math - 11.3 Solving Equations (Wednesday, Feb. 9)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- February is Indigenous Storytelling Month!  Our MC Knoll students will have the opportunity to enjoy some Zoom presentations in class all month long.

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Intro Activities":
- DC          - TL               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Birdman":
- DB              - KC             - TL             - CJW       

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Georgie Radbourn":
- KC          - TL               - CJW    

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- DB             - TL            - JP              - RV   

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Lost Island":
- TL              - JP             

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Cultural Comparison":
- DB           - DC             - KC           
- LH            - TL            - JP               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social Q's (Page 16-25)":
- DB            - DC              - KC               - TL              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social What in the World":
- AB              - DB           - DC           - KC      
- LH              - TL            - JP             - RV              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Notes":
- DB           - DC          - KC            - JP             - CJW

Monday, February 7, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 7

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. - fun at Weinmaster Park!

Anyone interested in cherishing the memories of the 2021-2022 school year, Yearbook order forms were sent home recently.  If interested, the form and $25 fee is due by Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Homework:
Math - 6.1 Solving Equations (Tuesday, Feb. 8)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- February is Indigenous Storytelling Month!  Our MC Knoll students will have the opportunity to enjoy some Zoom presentations in class all month long.

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Intro Activities":
- DC          - TL               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Birdman":
- DB              - KC             - TL             - CJW       

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Georgie Radbourn":
- KC          - TL               - CJW    

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- DB             - TL             - LH               - JP              - RV   

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Lost Island":
- TL              - JP             

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Cultural Comparison":
- AB            - DB           - DC             - KC           
- LH            - TL            - JP               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social Q's (Page 16-25)":
- DB            - DC              - KC               - TL              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social What in the World":
- AB              - DB           - TB            - DC             - KC      
- LH              - TL            - JP             - RV              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Notes":
- DB           - DC          - KC            - JP             - CJW

Friday, February 4, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 4

Looks like the weather forecast is finally in our favour!  Students will need to dress for appropriate outdoor weather for the Monday, Feb. 7 Adventure Ed. class.  Students will be heading to Weinmaster Park to enjoy tobogganing and/or skating/hockey.  For those who plan on tobogganing, please bring your own sled.  For those who plan on skating or playing hockey, you must bring your own skates and helmet.  Hockey players must only play with a soft shinny or ball (NO PUCKS).  YAHOO!

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- February is Indigenous Storytelling Month!  Our MC Knoll students will have the opportunity to enjoy some Zoom presentations in class all month long.

The following people have OVERDUE "Math - Intro Activities":
- TB              - DC              - LD            - TL               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Birdman":
- DB              - KC             - TL             - CJW       

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Georgie Radbourn":
- DB              - DC             - KC          - TL               - CJW    

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- DB              - DC           - TL             - LH               - JP              - RV   

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Lost Island":
- TL              - JP             

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Cultural Comparison":
- AB            - DB           - DC             - KC           
- LH            - TL            - JP               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social Q's (Page 16-25)":
- DB            - DC              - KC               
 - LD            - TL              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social What in the World":
- CA           - AB              - DB                - TB                  - DC
- KC           - MD             - LD                - LH                 - TL
- JP             - RV              - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Notes":
- AB               - DB           - DC          - KC            - JP             - CJW

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 3

I know I have said this before, but...

...one of the best parts of a long-weekend is the short week that follows!

Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 4) is the last day of the work week....already!

Homework:
Math - Algebra Intro (OVERDUE)
Social - What in the World Articles (x2) (OVERDUE)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- February is Indigenous Storytelling Month!  Our MC Knoll students will have the opportunity to enjoy some Zoom presentations in class all month long.

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Birdman":
- DB              - KC             - TL             - CJW       

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Georgie Radbourn":
- DB              - DC             - KC             - LD             
 - TL              - JP               - CJW    

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- LH             - DB              - DC           - TL             - JP              - RV      

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - The Lost Island":
- AB               - MD           - TL              - JP               - DS

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Cultural Comparison":
- AB            - DB           - DC             - KC           - MD 
- LH            - TL            - JP               - RV           - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Social Q's (Page 16-25)":
- DB           - DC              - KC                - LD
- TL            - JP                - DS                - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Notes":
- AB               - DB           - DC          - KC             
- MD              - LD           - JP             - CJW

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 2

Happy February!

I hope everyone had a wonderful long-weekend...

It was great being back in the classroom.  Seems like "forever" ago that I was here?!?!

I had talked to the students today about being "accountable" for the work that they should have accomplished last week - ELA, Math, Social, etc.  I will look to update the OVERDUE work list in the coming days.

Homework:
ELA - Small Group Reading #1-4 (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Language (OVERDUE)
Social - Cultural Comparison Google Slides (OVERDUE)
Social - Conflict and Compromise Q's (Page 16-25) (OVERDUE)
Social - What in the World Articles (x2) (OVERDUE)
Art - Elements of Art Summary Notes (OVERDUE)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- February is Indigenous Storytelling Month!  Our MC Knoll students will have the opportunity to enjoy some Zoom presentations in class all month long.