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 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              

Monday, February 28, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 28

Happy Monday!

I hope the February Break treated everyone GREAT!

As part of the Adventure Ed. program, students will be heading out to Deer Park on 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!

With the end of February upon us, that also means that our 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:
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            - MR           - RV           - CJW

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

Friday, February 18, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 18

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math test - Algebra.

We are seeking feedback from our M.C. Knoll families about our March Student-Led Conferences. Families are asked to fill out a single-question survey indicating if they would prefer conferences to be done in person or on Zoom. If you haven't already done so, please follow the attached link to find the survey. 


With the February Break upon us (and, thereafter, the end of February), that also means that our 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.

Have a wonderful week off!

Homework:
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL from February 19-27.  YAHOO!
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Picture Book":
- DB           - TB          - DC           - KC           - MD             - LD
- TL            - JP           - MR           - RV           - CJW

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

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

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Elements of Art Poster":
- DB            - DC           - MD           - LD            
- TL             - JP             - CJW

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

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

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

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

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 17

On Tuesday, Keeseekoose First Nation announced the results of their ground-penetrating survey - discovering many "unmarked graves.  GSSD buildings had their flags at half-mast yesterday to mark this event.  As a way of showing our support, we are ALL encouraged to wear ORANGE tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 18).

With the February Break soon upon us (and, thereafter, the end of February), that also means that our 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.

There is NO SCHOOL from February 19-27.  YAHOO!

Homework:
ELA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Word Problems (OVERDUE)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Feb. 18)
Science - What's the Mass LAB (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
Yearbook orders and $25 fee are now OVERDUE.
- The Adventure Ed. Fishing Trip Permission form is OVERDUE. 
- Telemiracle donations are now OVERDUE.
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- TL            - JP              

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 16

Great job to everyone who participated in Pink Shirt Day - we all STAND UP TO BULLYING!

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

Yesterday, Keeseekoose First Nation announced the results of their ground-penetrating survey - discovering many "unmarked graves.  GSSD buildings had their flags at half-mast yesterday to mark this event.  As a way of showing our support, we are ALL encouraged to wear ORANGE on Friday, Feb. 18.

With the February Break soon upon us (and, thereafter, the end of February), that also means that our 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:
ELA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Word Problems (Thursday, Feb. 17)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 17)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
Yearbook orders and $25 fee are now OVERDUE.
- The Adventure Ed. Fishing Trip Permission form is OVERDUE. 
       
The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Ghost Train":
- TL            - JP              

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 15

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

Pink Shirt Day is tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 16).  Students are encouraged to STAND UP TO BULLYING and show their support by wearing pink. 

An important Adventure Ed. newsletter was sent home last week 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 tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 16).

With the February Break soon upon us (and, thereafter, the end of February), that also means that our 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 - Solving Type II Equations (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 17)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Elements of Art Poster (Friday, Feb. 18)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Friday, March 4)

Reminders:
Yearbook orders and $25 fee are now OVERDUE.
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":
 - TL             

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, February 14, 2022

Classroom News - Feb. 14

Happy Valentine's Day!  

Ask your son/daughter about our "spreading kindness/compliments" activity from today.

For tomorrow's (Tuesday, Feb. 15) Adventure Ed. class, students must dress for appropriate outdoor weather - as we will spending some time at Heritage Heights Park.  Students are also encouraged to bring skates and a helmet (if skating) and/or hockey equipment (if wanting to play hockey/shinny).  

With the February Break soon upon us (and, thereafter, the end of February), that also means that our 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 - 11.4-11.7 Solving Type I Equations (Tuesday, Feb. 15)
ELA - Picture Book (Wednesday, Feb. 16)
ELA - Wordless Picture Book Assignment (Thursday, Feb. 17)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 18)
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 tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 15).
- Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, Feb. 16.  Students are encouraged to STAND UP TO BULLYING and show their support by wearing pink. 
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":
- 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":
- 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