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



Friday, May 29, 2009

Classroom News - May 29

June...here we come!

For Homework:
CG 7 - Decisions and Obstacles in Decision-Making (overdue Friday, May 29)
Math 6 - Page 279 #2-20 even (Dividing Decimals) (due Monday, June 1)
Math 7 - Section 5.1, Page 197 #1,2 and 5 (due Monday, June 1)
CG 6 - Future Events Timeline List (due Tuesday, June 2)
LA - Virtual Book Report and Presentation (due Friday, June 5)
Art - 30-minute Art Sketches (x8) (due Friday, June 12)

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Classroom News - May 28

Great job to all of the athletes who participated in the East Central District Track and Field Meet the last couple of days.

My apologizes for not posting anything yesterday as I was attending the track meet.

For Homework:
Social - Determining Climate Worksheet (x4 locations) (overdue Thursday, May 28)
Science - "Wanted" Science Posters and Presentations (due Friday, May 29)
CG 7 - Decisions and Obstacles in Decision-Making (due Friday, May 29)
Math 6 - Page 277 #1-21 (Dividing Decimals) (due Friday, May 29)
Math 7 - Measurement Review and Scaffolding Worksheets (due Friday, May 29)
CG 6 - Future Events Timeline List (due Tuesday, June 2)
LA - Virtual Book Report and Presentation (due Friday, June 5)
Art - 30-minute Art Sketches (x8) (due Friday, June 12)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Classroom News - May 26

Good luck to all of the participating athletes at the annual East Central District Track and Field Meet.

For Homework:
LA 7 - English Worksheet #23 (due Wednesday, May 27)
Social - Determining Climate Worksheet (x4 locations) (due Thursday, May 28)
Spelling 6 - Lesson 20 and Test (due Thursday, May 28)
Spelling 7 - Lesson 22 (due Thursday, May 28)
Science - "Wanted" Science Posters and Presentations (due Friday, May 29)
CG 7 - Decisions and Obstacles in Decision-Making (due Friday, May 29)
Math 6 - Page 277 #1-21 (Dividing Decimals) (due Friday, May 29)
Math 7 - Measurement Review and Scaffolding Worksheets (due Friday, May 29)
LA - Virtual Book Report and Presentation (due Friday, June 5)
Art - 30-minute Art Sketches (x8) (due Friday, June 12)

Monday, May 25, 2009

Classroom News - May 25

Welcome back!

For Homework:
Health - "Thinking About Anger" handout questions (due Tuesday, May 26)
Social - Determining Climate Worksheet (x4 locations) (due Thursday, May 28)
Spelling 6 - Lesson 20 and Test (due Thursday, May 28)
Spelling 7 - Lesson 22 (due Thursday, May 28)
Science - "Wanted" Science Posters and Presentations (due Friday, May 29)
CG 7 - Decisions and Obstacles in Decision-Making (due Friday, May 29)
LA - Virtual Book Report and Presentation (due Friday, June 5)
Art - 30-minute Art Sketches (x8) (due Friday, June 12)

Friday, May 22, 2009

Classroom News - May 22

Have a wonderful weekend!

For Homework:
Health - "Thinking About Anger" handout questions (due Tuesday, May 26)
Social - Determining Climate Worksheet (x4 locations) (due Thursday, May 28)
Science - "Wanted" Science Posters and Presentations (due Friday, May 29)
LA - Virtual Book Report and Presentation (due Friday, June 5)

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Classroom News - May 21

Congratulations to all of the terrific S-P-E-L-L-E-R-S today!

For Homework:
Health - "Thinking About Anger" handout questions (due Tuesday, May 26)
Science - "Wanted" Science Posters and Presentations (due Friday, May 29)
LA - Virtual Book Report and Presentation (due Friday, June 5)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Classroom News - May 20

Hello everyone!

Wow! It seems like forever since I last posted on the blog. As usual, I hope everyone had a great long weekend.

Reminders:
- The grade 6/7M students will be participating in the annual M.C. Knoll Spelling Bee tomorrow. Study, study, study!

For Homework:
Health - "Thinking About Anger" handout questions (due Tuesday, May 26)
Science - "Wanted" Science Posters and Presentations (due Friday, May 29)
LA - Virtual Book Report and Presentation (due Friday, June 5)

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Classroom News - May 13

This will be my last post of the week as I will be attending meetings/conferences the remainder of the week. :(

Be sure to record what is for homework/reminders in your agendas!

The school-wide spelling bee takes place next week. Some important information was sent home today!

Have a great rest of the week, as well as a great long weekend!

Reminders:
- Early dismissal tomorrow (Thursday, May 14) and 2:30.
- There is a half-price book sale tomorrow (Thursday, May 14) and Friday, May 15.
- There is no school Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19.

For Homework:
Social Studies - Climate Graph and questions #1-6 (due Thursday, May 14)
Art - Graffiti Name Tags (due Friday, May 15)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #19 and Test (due Wednesday, May 20)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #21 (due Wednesday, May 20)

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Classroom News - May 12

Ask your son/daughter about the great (rainy) track and field meet.

For Homework:
Math 7 - Section 6.6, page 271 #1-10 and 6.6 Worksheet (overdue Monday, May 11)
Math 6 - Page 271 #1-26 (dividing decimals 10, 100, 1000's) (due Wednesday, May 13)
LA 6 - English Lesson #16+17 (review) (due Wednesday, May 13)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 13)
Social Studies - Climate Graph and questions #1-6 (due Thursday, May 14)
Art - Graffiti Name Tags (due Friday, May 15)

Monday, May 11, 2009

Classroom News - May 11

I hope everyone a wonderful warm weekend!

Sorry about the delay with today's blog entry - I was attending meetings all day.

Reminders:
- East Central Track and Field Meet is tomorrow (Tuesday, May 12). Make sure that you are prepared for hot/cold weather!

For Homework:
Math 7 - Section 6.6, page 271 #1-10 and 6.6 Worksheet (overdue Monday, May 11)
Math 6 - Page 271 #1-26 (dividing decimals 10, 100, 1000's) (due Wednesday, May 13)
LA 6 - English Lesson #16+17 (review) (due Wednesday, May 13)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 13)
Social Studies - Climate Graph and questions #1-6 (due Thursday, May 14)

Friday, May 8, 2009

Classroom News - May 8

Have a great weekend and be sure to treat your mother (especially) good this weekend.

Reminders:
- East Central Track and Field Meet is on Tuesday, May 12.

For Homework:
Math 7 - Section 6.6, page 271 #1-10 and 6.6 Worksheet (due Monday, May 11)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 13)
Social Studies - Climate Graph and questions #1-6 (due Thursday, May 14)

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Classroom News - May 7

The grade 7 students had a very 'interesting' adventure education class today with mountain biking. Ask your son/daughter about it.

There will be a "recognition assembly" tomorrow afternoon at 2:30!

Reminders:
- Harvest Meats fundraiser forms are to be handed back to the school by tomorrow (Friday, May 8). Remember, fundraisers such as this allow M.C. Knoll students to participate in a lot of FUN activities throughout the year. Do your part so we can continue to have FUN!
- Yearbook forms are also due tomorrow (Friday, May 8). Please ensure that the correct amount of money/cheque is provided with the form.

For Homework:
Spelling 6 - Lesson #18 and Test (due Friday, May 8)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #20 (due Friday, May 8)
Math 7 - Section 6.6, page 271 #1-10 and 6.6 Worksheet (due Monday, May 11)
Math 7 - Integers Unit Test (Wednesday, May 13)

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Owls In the Classroom

Here is a look into the Ducks Unlimited presentation the students participated in today. Ask your son/daughter about their findings in the owl pellets!


Classroom News - May 6

If weather allows, grade 7 students will be needing a bike and helmet for tomorrows' Adventure Education program.

Reminders:
- Harvest Meats fundraiser forms are to be handed back to the school by Friday, May 8. Remember, fundraisers such as this allow M.C. Knoll students to participate in a lot of FUN activities throughout the year. Do your part so we can continue to have FUN!
- Yearbook forms are also due by Friday, May 8. Please ensure that the correct amount of money/cheque is provided with the form.

For Homework:
Math 6 - Page 259 #1-10 all and #11-27 odd (due Thursday, May 7)
Math 6 - Page 261 #1-10 all and 12-26 even (due Thursday, May 7)
Career Guidance 6 - "I Am" Poster brainstorming ideas (due Thursday, May 7)
LA 7 - English Worksheet #22 (Subjects and Predicates) (due Thursday, May 7)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #18 and Test (due Friday, May 8)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #20 (due Friday, May 8)

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Science Experiment

Today, students experimented with the force of bouyancy in our Force and Motions Unit.



Classroom News - May 5

It has been brought to my attention that ALL grade 6/7 students are needing a baseball glove for Phys. Ed. class.

Reminders:
- Harvest Meats fundraiser forms are to be handed back to the school by Friday, May 8. Remember, fundraisers such as this allow M.C. Knoll students to participate in a lot of FUN activities throughout the year. Do your part so we can continue to have FUN!
- Yearbook forms are also due by Friday, May 8. Please ensure that the correct amount of money/cheque is provided with the form.

For Homework:
Math 7 - Section 6.5, page 264 #1-12 and 6.5 Worksheet (due Wednesday, May 6)
LA - "Sivitri and Satyavan" Questions and Activity Worksheet (due Wednesday, May 6)
Career Guidance 6 - "I Am" Poster brainstorming ideas (due Thursday, May 7)
Spelling 6 - Lesson #18 and Test (due Friday, May 8)
Spelling 7 - Lesson #20 (due Friday, May 8)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Classroom News - May 4

Happy Monday!

Reminders:
- Harvest Meats fundraiser forms are to be handed back to the school by Friday, May 8. Remember, fundraisers such as this allow M.C. Knoll students to participate in a lot of FUN activities throughout the year. Do your part so we can continue to have FUN!
- Yearbook forms are also due by Friday, May 8. Please ensure that the correct amount of money/cheque is provided with the form.

For Homework:
Career Guidance 7 - "What are the Alternatives" Worksheet (due Tuesday, May 5)
LA - "Sivitri and Satyavan" Questions and Activity Worksheet (due Wednesday, May 6)

Friday, May 1, 2009

Classroom News - May 1

May is here! May is here!

The May newsletter was sent home today.

Also, East Central Track and Field forms were handed out today (the meet is Tuesday, May 12) Please ensure that your son/daughter signs-up to a minimum of 3 events and a maximum of 6 events. These forms are due Monday, May 4.

Have a great weekend!

Reminders:
- Hershey Track and Field forms are due Monday, May 4 (the actual meet is Saturday, May 9)
- Harvest Meats fundraiser forms are to be handed back to the school by Friday, May 8. Remember, fundraisers such as this allow M.C. Knoll students to participate in a lot of FUN activities throughout the year. Do your part so we can continue to have FUN!
- Yearbook forms are also due by Friday, May 8. Please ensure that the correct amount of money/cheque is provided with the form.

For Homework:
Math 6 - Page 253 #1-34 (mult. by 10, 100, 1000) (due Monday, May 4)
Math 7 - Section 6.4, page 256 #1-6 and 6.4 Worksheet (integer addition strategies) (due Monday, May 4)
Career Guidance 7 - "What are the Alternatives" Worksheet (due Tuesday, May 5)