Bye-bye February...
Hello March!!!
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due tomorrow (Thursday, March 1).
- A "Dairy Queen Hot/Cold Lunch" is being organized for Wednesday, March 7. Forms and fees are due by Friday, March 2.
- Another MC Knoll bake sale will be on Friday, March 2. The yummy items will be sold for $0.25.
Homework:
Math - 8.1 Worksheet (range) (Thursday, March 1)
Health - Questions and Fill-in-the-Blank (Thursday, March 1)
French - French Test (Friday, March 2)
Social - Google Earth Assignment (Friday, March 2)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
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
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
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Adventure Ed. - Gloria Hayden
Here are some photo's of students having fun in the Gloria Hayden. Remember, students can rent this gym (and courts) on their own time as it is a city-owned facility.
Classroom News - Feb. 28
Ask your son/daughter about their 'careers' in Career Guidance.
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
- A "Dairy Queen Hot/Cold Lunch" is being organized for Wednesday, March 7. Forms and fees are due by Friday, March 2.
- Another MC Knoll bake sale will be on Friday, March 2. The yummy items will be sold for $0.25.
Homework:
Math - Intro to Statistics Worksheet (Wednesday, Feb. 29)
Health - Questions and Fill-in-the-Blank (Thursday, March 1)
French - French Test (Friday, March 2)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
- A "Dairy Queen Hot/Cold Lunch" is being organized for Wednesday, March 7. Forms and fees are due by Friday, March 2.
- Another MC Knoll bake sale will be on Friday, March 2. The yummy items will be sold for $0.25.
Homework:
Math - Intro to Statistics Worksheet (Wednesday, Feb. 29)
Health - Questions and Fill-in-the-Blank (Thursday, March 1)
French - French Test (Friday, March 2)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 27
As always, I hope the Winter Break was very enjoyable, yet relaxing.
Time to get back to business though as report cards are less than one month away!
A "Dairy Queen Hot/Cold Lunch" is being organized for Wednesday, March 7. Forms and fees are due by Friday, March 2.
Students will need appropriate "indoor gym clothing" for tomorrow's Adventure Ed. class.
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - Algebra Unit Test (OVERDUE)
Music - "How to Produce a Record" Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - Intro to Statistics Worksheets (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Time to get back to business though as report cards are less than one month away!
A "Dairy Queen Hot/Cold Lunch" is being organized for Wednesday, March 7. Forms and fees are due by Friday, March 2.
Students will need appropriate "indoor gym clothing" for tomorrow's Adventure Ed. class.
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - Algebra Unit Test (OVERDUE)
Music - "How to Produce a Record" Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - Intro to Statistics Worksheets (Tuesday, Feb. 28)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 17
As I am sure you heard - the Asessippi Ski Trip was AWESOME!!!
Have a great February Break!
We will see you back on Monday, Feb. 27...
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - Algebra Unit Test (OVERDUE)
Music - "How to Produce a Record" Activities (Monday, Feb. 27)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Have a great February Break!
We will see you back on Monday, Feb. 27...
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - Algebra Unit Test (OVERDUE)
Music - "How to Produce a Record" Activities (Monday, Feb. 27)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 15
The Asessippi Ski/Snowboard trip is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 16).
Students should meet at the school at around 7:00 a.m. - the bus will be leaving at 7:30 a.m. We will arrive back at the school between 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Students MUST have approprate outdoor clothing and lunch (if necessary).
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (OVERDUE)
Math - Type II Questions (Friday, Feb. 17)
Math - Algebra Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 17)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Students should meet at the school at around 7:00 a.m. - the bus will be leaving at 7:30 a.m. We will arrive back at the school between 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Students MUST have approprate outdoor clothing and lunch (if necessary).
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (OVERDUE)
Math - Type II Questions (Friday, Feb. 17)
Math - Algebra Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 17)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- No one at this time. Yahoo!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
100 Days of School
Ask your son/daughter about the great fun we had today with our Grade 1 friends. We helped the Grade 1 students celebrate their "100 Day at School".
Classroom News - Feb. 14
Two more sleeps until the ski trip! Four more until the February Week-Long Break!
Reminders:
- The Asessippi Ski/Snowboard trip is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16. Students should meet at the school at around 7:00 a.m. (bus leaves at 7:30 a.m.). We will arrive back at the school between 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Students MUST have approprate outdoor clothing.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - Type I Questions (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Math - Algebra Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 17)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF
Reminders:
- The Asessippi Ski/Snowboard trip is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16. Students should meet at the school at around 7:00 a.m. (bus leaves at 7:30 a.m.). We will arrive back at the school between 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Students MUST have approprate outdoor clothing.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - Type I Questions (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Math - Algebra Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 17)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF
Monday, February 13, 2012
Adventure Ed. - Cross-Country Skiing
Here are a few pictures of students "having a blast" at the Deer Park Cross-Country course!
Classroom News - Feb. 13
Happy Monday!
Sorry for the late post - meetings, meetings and more meetings.
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Math - Algebra Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 17)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- TB - BF - HSey - TT
- TW - MW - ZW
Sorry for the late post - meetings, meetings and more meetings.
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
Math - Algebra Unit Test (Friday, Feb. 17)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- TB - BF - HSey - TT
- TW - MW - ZW
Friday, February 10, 2012
Engineers Without Borders
Ask your son/daughter about the activity they enjoyed today about 'water consumption'. Students from the University of Regina's "Engineers Without Borders" program led the presentation.
Classroom News - Feb. 10
Students will need appropriate "outdoor clothing" for Monday's Adventure Ed. class. The activity we have planned is Cross-Country Skiing!
Have an enjoyable weekend!
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - 6.1 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - 6.2 Worksheet (Monday, Feb. 13)
Health - Health Test (Monday, Feb. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF - CL - TT - TW - MW
Have an enjoyable weekend!
Reminders:
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - 6.1 Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (OVERDUE)
Math - 6.2 Worksheet (Monday, Feb. 13)
Health - Health Test (Monday, Feb. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF - CL - TT - TW - MW
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 9
Enjoy the afternoon!
Students will need appropriate "outdoor clothing" for Monday's Adventure Ed. class. The activity we have planned is Cross-Country Skiing!
Reminders:
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 10).
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Art - Grid Art (OVERDUE)
Math - 6.1 Worksheet (Friday, Feb. 10)
Health - Chapter 2 Questions (Friday, Feb. 10)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
Health - Health Test (Monday, Feb. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- MH - TW
Students will need appropriate "outdoor clothing" for Monday's Adventure Ed. class. The activity we have planned is Cross-Country Skiing!
Reminders:
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 10).
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Art - Grid Art (OVERDUE)
Math - 6.1 Worksheet (Friday, Feb. 10)
Health - Chapter 2 Questions (Friday, Feb. 10)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
Health - Health Test (Monday, Feb. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- MH - TW
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 8
The next noon hour early dismissal is tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 9).
Reminders:
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Social - Latitude/Long. Assignment 2 (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Questions (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Health - Chapter 2 Questions (Friday, Feb. 10)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
Health - Health Test (Monday, Feb. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- MH - SP - MP - TW
Reminders:
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Social - Latitude/Long. Assignment 2 (OVERDUE)
Math - Algebra Questions (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Health - Chapter 2 Questions (Friday, Feb. 10)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
Health - Health Test (Monday, Feb. 13)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- MH - SP - MP - TW
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 7
Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll Badminton athletes at tonight's City Championships. Games will take place immediately after school at MC Knoll, St. Mikes and Gloria Hayden.
Reminders:
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 9.
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - 1.3 Worksheet (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
Social - Latitude/Long. Assignment 2 (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- TW
Reminders:
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 9.
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Math - 1.3 Worksheet (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
Social - Latitude/Long. Assignment 2 (Wednesday, Feb. 8)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- TW
Monday, February 6, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 6
Happy Monday.
A newsletter about next year's school calendar was sent home today.
Reminders:
- The City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 7) at MC Knoll. Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll athletes.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 9.
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- TW - EZ
A newsletter about next year's school calendar was sent home today.
Reminders:
- The City Badminton Tournament is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 7) at MC Knoll. Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll athletes.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 9.
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
Phys. Ed. - Term 2 Assignment (Friday, Feb. 10)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- TW - EZ
Friday, February 3, 2012
Adventure Ed. - Bowling
Here are some pictures of the exciting Adventure Ed. activity the students did today.
Classroom News - Feb. 3
Ask your son/daughter about the math test they wrote today.
The Februrary MC Knoll Newsletter was sent home today.
Have a great weekend!
Reminders:
- The City Badminton Tournament is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 7 at MC Knoll. Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll athletes.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 9.
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
French - Unit Project (OVERDUE)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- HSey - TW - EZ
The Februrary MC Knoll Newsletter was sent home today.
Have a great weekend!
Reminders:
- The City Badminton Tournament is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 7 at MC Knoll. Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll athletes.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Feb. 9.
- The "Pizza Hot Lunch" is Friday, Feb. 10.
- The "February" Scholastic Book order form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Homework:
French - Unit Project (OVERDUE)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- HSey - TW - EZ
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 3
Another Scholastic Book Order was sent out today. If you are interested in ordering from this months collection, the form and appropriate fees are due by Thursday, March 1.
Reminders:
- The Pizza Hot Lunch form is due tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 3). The actual lunch will take place Friday, Feb. 10
Homework:
French - Unit Project (Friday, Feb. 3)
Math - Integer Unit TEST (Friday, Feb. 3)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF - SP - HSey
- McW - TW - EZ
Reminders:
- The Pizza Hot Lunch form is due tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 3). The actual lunch will take place Friday, Feb. 10
Homework:
French - Unit Project (Friday, Feb. 3)
Math - Integer Unit TEST (Friday, Feb. 3)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF - SP - HSey
- McW - TW - EZ
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Classroom News - Feb. 1
Happy February!!!
The MC Knoll Terrier Night is tonight. Bring the entire family for only $10!
Reminders:
- The Pizza Hot Lunch form is due by Friday, Feb. 3. The actual lunch will take place Friday, Feb. 10
Homework:
Music - "Nimbus Sky..." Tweet and Drawing (OVERDUE)
Math - Subtracting Integers (Thursday, Feb. 2)
French - Unit Project (Friday, Feb. 3)
Math - Integer Unit TEST (Friday, Feb. 3)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF - SP - HSey - TW - EZ
The MC Knoll Terrier Night is tonight. Bring the entire family for only $10!
Reminders:
- The Pizza Hot Lunch form is due by Friday, Feb. 3. The actual lunch will take place Friday, Feb. 10
Homework:
Music - "Nimbus Sky..." Tweet and Drawing (OVERDUE)
Math - Subtracting Integers (Thursday, Feb. 2)
French - Unit Project (Friday, Feb. 3)
Math - Integer Unit TEST (Friday, Feb. 3)
Art - Grid Art (Thursday, Feb. 9)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Feb. 15)
* The following people have overdue homework:
- BF - SP - HSey - TW - EZ
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