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.

For your convenience, you can also sign-up to receive "daily updates" from this blog that automatically gets sent to your email every day there is a new posting. Simply type in your email address into the 'submit' box found on the right side of this blog.

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



Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Classroom News - June 28

Where has another year gone?!?!

Thank you to everyone - students, parents, teachers - for making this school year SO wonderful.  I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach your son/daughter and wish them the best in Grade 8!

As I'm sure you have heard, this is my last year at MC Knoll School - 14 wonderful years in total!  My next adventure begins at the YRHS next year (currently assigned as a Gr. 9/10 Math and Career Guidance teacher).  This is not my last "goodbye" to our Knights...but instead, a "goodbye for now" - as I'll see them soon in the Land of Orange!  

Have a wonderful summer!

Homework:
- Read a good book

Reminders:
- Report cards were distributed today.  YAHOO!

Monday, June 27, 2022

Classroom News - June 27

Happy Monday!

Your son/daughter should have brought home "most" of their school items - binders, work folders, locker contents, etc.  

Also, Mrs. Bymak and I shared some important news today - regarding next school year.  Ask your son/daughter about it.

Only 1 day of school remaining!

Homework:
- Read a good book

Reminders:
- Report cards will be distributed tomorrow (Tuesday, June 28).  YAHOO!

Friday, June 24, 2022

Classroom News - June 24

Ask your son/daughter about today's AWESOME trip out to Good Spirit Lake!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Only 2 days of school remaining!

Homework:
- Refer to OVERDUE work below...

Reminders:
The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments":
- KC              - TL               - JP                - RV          

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Silhouette":
- KC            - TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest":
- KC           - TL                         

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 3 Sketchbook":
- KC               - TL            - RV           

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio":
- KC          - TL              - JP              - RV            

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Country Inquiry Research Project":
- KC            - TL             - RV          

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Classroom News - June 23

Ask your son/daughter about today's Math Test - Transformations.

Our year-end field trip to Good Spirit Lake is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, June 24).  Students need to bring clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities - closed-toe shoes, jackets for unpredictable and inclement days, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water bottles. Student should also bring a bag lunch and/or money to purchase food and drink at the Gitko Lake Store.  We will enjoy "Geocaching" and "Fire-Building" activities in the a.m., followed by "Beach Time" (no swimming though) in the p.m.  Fun times all around!

Only 3 days of school remaining!

Homework:
- Refer to OVERDUE work below...

Reminders:
The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments":
- KC              - TL               - JP                - RV          

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Silhouette":
- KC            - TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest":
- KC           - TL                         

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 3 Sketchbook":
- KC               - TL            - RV           

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio":
- KC          - TL              - JP              - RV            

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Country Inquiry Research Project":
- TBZ             - KC            - TL            
- SM               - JP               - RV          

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Classroom News - June 22

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. class - golfing at Cherrydale!

Only 4 days of school remaining!

Homework:
Math - Rotations (Thursday, June 23)
Math - Transformation TEST (Thursday, June 23)

Reminders:
- Our year-end field trip to Good Spirit Lake is scheduled for Friday, June 24.  Students need to bring clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities - closed-toe shoes, jackets for unpredictable and inclement days, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water bottles. Student should also bring a bag lunch and/or money to purchase food and drink at the Gitko Lake Store.  We will enjoy "Geocaching" and "Fire-Building" activities in the a.m., followed by "Beach Time" (no swimming though) in the p.m.  Fun times all around!

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments":
- KC              - TL               - JP                - RV          

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Silhouette":
- KC            - TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest":
- KC           - TL                         

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 3 Sketchbook":
- KC               - TL            - RV           

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio":
- KC          - TL              - JP              - RV            

The following people have OVERDUE "Social - Country Inquiry Research Project":
- TBZ          - KC             - PD             - LD               - TL
- SM            - JP               - RV           - MW

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Classroom News - June 21

Our 7M class will be enjoying our last Adventure Ed. class tomorrow (Wednesday, June 22) - Golfing at Cherrydale.  Students are welcome to bring their own golf equipment (although we have golf clubs at the school for students to use as well).

Only 5 days of school remaining!

Homework:
Math - Translations and Reflections (Wednesday, June 22)
Social - Country Inquiry Research Project (Wednesday, June 22)
Math - Transformation TEST (Thursday, June 23)

Reminders:
- Our year-end field trip to Good Spirit Lake is scheduled for Friday, June 24.  Students need to bring clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities - closed-toe shoes, jackets for unpredictable and inclement days, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water bottles. Student should also bring a bag lunch and/or money to purchase food and drink at the Gitko Lake Store.  We will enjoy "Geocaching" and "Fire-Building" activities in the a.m., followed by "Beach Time" (no swimming though) in the p.m.  Fun times all around!

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments":
- DB             - KC              - TL               - JP                - RV          

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Silhouette":
- KC            - TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest":
- KC           - TL                         

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 3 Sketchbook":
- KC               - TL            - JP             - RV            - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio":
- KC          - TL              - JP              - RV            

Monday, June 20, 2022

Classroom News - June 20

Happy Monday!

Only 6 days of school remaining!

Homework:
Math - Intro to Transformations (Tuesday, June 21)
Social - Country Inquiry Research Project (Wednesday, June 22)

Reminders:
- Our 7M class will be enjoying our last Adventure Ed. class on Wednesday, June 22 - Golfing at Cherrydale.  Students are welcome to bring their own golf equipment (although we have golf clubs at the school for students to use as well).
- Our year-end field trip to Good Spirit Lake is scheduled for Friday, June 24.  Students need to bring clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities - closed-toe shoes, jackets for unpredictable and inclement days, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water bottles. Student should also bring a bag lunch and/or money to purchase food and drink at the Gitko Lake Store.  We will enjoy "Geocaching" and "Fire-Building" activities in the a.m., followed by "Beach Time" (no swimming though) in the p.m.  Fun times all around!

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments":
- DB             - KC              - TL               - JP                - RV          

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Silhouette":
- KC            - TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest":
- KC           - TL                         

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 3 Sketchbook":
- KC               - TL            - JP             - RV            - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio":
- DC            - KC          - TL              - JP              - RV            

Friday, June 17, 2022

Classroom News - June 17

Have a wonderful weekend!

Only 7 days of school remaining!

Homework:
Math - Cartesian Plane (Monday, June 20)
Social - Country Inquiry Research Project (Wednesday, June 22)

Reminders:
- Our 7M class will be enjoying our last Adventure Ed. class on Wednesday, June 22 - Golfing at Cherrydale.  Students are welcome to bring their own golf equipment (although we have golf clubs at the school for students to use as well).
- Our year-end field trip to Good Spirit Lake is scheduled for Friday, June 24.  Students need to bring clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities - closed-toe shoes, jackets for unpredictable and inclement days, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water bottles. Student should also bring a bag lunch and/or money to purchase food and drink at the Gitko Lake Store.  We will enjoy "Geocaching" and "Fire-Building" activities in the a.m., followed by "Beach Time" (no swimming though) in the p.m.  Fun times all around!

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Heat and Temperature Unit Assignments":
- AB             - DB             - KC              - TL               
- JP                - RV            - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Zentangle Silhouette":
- KC            - TL             - RV

The following people have OVERDUE "Science - Plate Tectonics Webquest":
- KC           - TL                         

The following people have OVERDUE "Art - Term 3 Sketchbook":
- DB              - KC               - TL                
- JP                - RV               - CJW

The following people have OVERDUE "ELA - Book Club Reading/Q's/Portfolio":
- TBZ           - DC            - KC                   
- TL              - JP              - RV