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, September 28, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 28

What a busy day today?!?!?

Thanks to everyone who made a donation to the annual "Terry Fox Walk".  Our class raised $18.50!

Our grade 7 students DID NOT have the opportunity to get their pictures taken today.  Therefore, Thursday, Oct. 11 will be the next "Picture Day".

Two newsletters were sent home today:
- City of Yorkton Upcoming Events for October
- SCC Newsletter

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
LA - Writing Folder Design (OVERDUE)
Math - Ordering and Rounding Decimals (Monday, Oct. 1)
LA - "Extreme Survival Stories" Questions and Comic (Tuesday, Oct. 2)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 27

Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 28) is a VERY busy day with:
- Cross-Country at Saltcoats
- Junior Concert Performance (for our younger grades)
- Terry Fox Walk
- Picture Day (wear your BEST smile!)

Tickets to tomorrow's YRHS football game titled "Friday Night Lights" were given away to students for FREE!

Homework
Math - Review of Decimals Worksheet (Friday, Sept. 28)
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will now be accepted until tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 28).  
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)
- Thursday, Oct. 11 will be "Picture Retake Day" (for those that are not able to be here tomorrow).

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 26

Ask your son/daughter about the math test...

A "Bake Sale" newsletter was sent home today.  The grade 7 students are responsible for providing baking for the month of November.

Homework
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will now be accepted until Friday, Sept. 28 - the day of our MC Knoll Terry Fox Walk.
- School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11 (for those that are not able to be here on the first date).
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 25

Please sit-down with your son/daughter tonight to help prepare them for the Math test tomorrow.  Students should understand divisibility rules, multiples (LCM) and factors (GCF).

Homework
Math - 1.7 Worksheet (Factors) (Wednesday, Sept. 26)
Math - Number Relationships Unit TEST (Wednesday, Sept. 26)
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful.
 - Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 26.
- School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11 (for those that are not able to be here on the first date).
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

Monday, September 24, 2012

Adventure Ed. - Tennis

Classroom News - Sept. 24

Happy Monday - let's hope this great weather stays for a little while longer!?!?!

Ask your son/daughter about the awesome Adventure Ed. class today...

Homework
Social - Pages 3-6 (Tuesday, Sept. 25)
Math - Number Relationships Unit TEST (Wednesday, Sept. 26)
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful.
- Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 26.
- School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11 (for those that are not able to be here on the first date).
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

Friday, September 21, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 21

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Math - 1.6 Worksheet (Multiples) (Monday, Sept. 24)
Social - Pages 3-6 (Tuesday, Sept. 25)
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- For Monday's Adventure Ed. class, students will need their bike, helmets and tennis equipment (if you have) as we will be biking to play tennis by the museum.
- If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful.
- Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 26.
- School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11 (for those that are not able to be here on the first date).
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 20

One more day to go!

For Monday's Adventure Ed. class, students will need their bike, helmets and tennis equipment as we will be biking to play tennis by the museum.

Homework
Math - 1.5 Worksheet (Friday, Sept. 21)
Social - Pages 3-6 (Tuesday, Sept. 25)
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful.
- Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 26.
- School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11 (for those that are not able to be here on the first date).
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 19

Sorry for the late reply...I have been at a few too many "meetings" this week.

Ask your son/daughter about the very cool presentation at the YRHS today.

Yet another exciting Cross-Country Meet is tomorrow at Cherrydale.  Good luck MC Knoll athletes!

Homework
Math - 1.4 Worksheet (Thursday, Sept. 20)
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful.
- Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 26.
- School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11 (for those that are not able to be here on the first date).
- Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 18

Grade 7 students will be attending a presentation at the YRHS tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 19).

Homework
Science - Scientist Posters (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folders (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Writing Folder Design (Friday, Sept. 28)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
* If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful.
* Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11 (for those that are not able to be here on the first date).
* Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

* The "Noon-Hour Permission Form" is now OVERDUE for the following people:
- CL             - MO

Monday, September 17, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 17

Happy Monday!

Ask your son/daughter about P.A.A. today.

Two short newsletters were sent home today:
- School pictures will be taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 as well as Thursday, Oct. 11.
- Grade 7 students will be attending a presentation at the YRHS on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Homework
Science - Scientist Posters (OVERDUE)
 Math - 1.3 Worksheet (divisibility by 6) (OVERDUE)
 LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
* If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful.
* Terry Fox fundraiser donations (large or small) will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 26.
* Scholastic book orders are due by Monday, Oct. 1 (if interested)

* The "Noon-Hour Permission Form" is now OVERDUE for the following people:
      - CL          - MO

Friday, September 14, 2012

Adventure Ed. - Biking and Nature Trail

Classroom News - Sept. 14

Ask your son/daughter about the great Adventure Ed. class today.

If you have any magazines at home that you would like to "donate" to the class (for upcoming assignments and projects), our 7M class would very grateful...

Scholastic book orders were sent home today.  If you are interested in ordering from any of the catalogues, please return the form and appropriate fees by Monday, Oct. 1.

Terry Fox fundraiser forms were also sent home today.  If you are interested in making a donation (large or small), please do so before our school's annual Terry Fox Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Homework
Science - Scientist Posters (Monday, Sept. 17)
Math - 1.3 Worksheet (divisibility by 6) (Monday, Sept. 17)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
* The "Noon-Hour Permission Form" is now OVERDUE for the following people:
 - MK            - CL           - MO

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 13

Have a wonderful afternoon off!

Students will need a bike and appropriate helmet for tomorrow's (Friday, Sept. 14) Adventure Ed. class.

Homework
Science - Scientist Posters (Monday, Sept. 17)

Reminders
- Please return the "Noon-Hour Permission Form" by tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 14).

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 12

Ask your son/daughter about "buddy reading" with Grade 1B.

Tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 13) is the first "noon hour early dismissal" of the year.

Students will need a bike and appropriate helmet for the Friday, Sept. 14 Adventure Ed. class.

Homework
Math - 1.2 Worksheet (div. rules for 3 and 9) (Thursday, Sept. 13)
Science - Scientist Posters (Monday, Sept. 17)

Reminders
- Please return the "Noon-Hour Permission Form" by Friday, Sept. 14.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 11

A "Noon-Hour Permission Form" was sent home today.  Please consider the options and return by Friday, Sept. 14.

Homework
Science - Scientist Posters (Monday, Sept. 17)

Reminders
- Thursday, Sept. 13 is the first "noon hour early dismissal" of the year.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 10

Happy Monday!

Thursday, Sept. 13 is the first "noon hour early dismissal" of the year.

A GSSD "safety" newsletter was sent home today.

Homework
Science - Scientist Posters (Monday, Sept. 17)

Reminders
* The following people have OVERDUE forms:
- MK          - JayS          - MO            - HM

Friday, September 7, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 7

Great job to everyone who participated in "Rider Pride/Green Day".

Ask your son/daughter about P.A.A. today.  PS...the bus was a "little" late.

Have a great weekend!

Homework
LA - Parts of Speech Posters (Monday, Sept. 10)

Reminders
- The following forms are now OVERDUE:
        * Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow)
        * Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        * Adventure Education form (white) and $25 activity fee
        * School Bus Form

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Adventure Ed - Biking and Disc Golf

Classroom News - Sept. 6

Ask your son/daughter about their first ever Adventure Ed. class!

Speaking of "first ever"; students will be enjoying their first ever P.A.A. class tomorrow at Yorkdale.

Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 7) is also "Rider Pride/Green" Day.

Reminders
- Please return the following forms by tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 7):
        * Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow)
        * Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        * Adventure Education form (white) and $25 activity fee
        * School Bus Form
        * MC Knoll t-shirt order forms (pink) and $10 cost (OPTIONAL)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 5

Two days down...only ??? left.

A few more handout were sent home today including:
- City of Yorkton Monthly Newsletter
- Kid's Plus Accident Insurance
- School Bus Form (please return by Friday, Sept. 7)

Reminders
- Students will need a bike and helmet for tomorrow's (Thursday, Sept. 6) Adventure Ed. class.
- The following forms need to be returned by Friday, Sept. 7:
        * Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow)
        * Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
        * Adventure Education form (white) and $25 activity fee
        * MC Knoll t-shirt order forms (pink) and $10 cost (OPTIONAL)
- Friday, Sept. 7 is "Rider Pride/Green" Day.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Classroom News - Sept. 4

Welcome Back! 

WOW! It is hard to believe the summer has already come and gone. I hope everyone had a fun, safe and enjoyable summer!

I think I speak for ALL of the staff and students at MC Knoll - we are glad to be back and look forward to the 2012-2013 MC Knoll school year!

Let's make it the best school year yet! 

Reminders
- Read through the MC Knoll Student Handbook with your son/daughter (found at the bottom of this blog).
- Students will need a bike and helmet for the Thursday, Sept. 6 Adventure Ed. class.
- The following forms need to be returned by Friday, Sept. 7:
           * Classroom Guidelines and Expectations sheet (yellow)
           * Classroom Blog sheet (purple)
           * Adventure Education form (white) and $25 activity fee
           * MC Knoll t-shirt order forms (pink) and $10 cost (OPTIONAL)
- Friday, Sept. 7 is "Rider Pride/Green" Day.