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



Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween


Classroom News - Oct. 31

Ask your son/daughter about all of the great fun we had today during our Halloween celebrations.

Homework
LA - "Gearing Up..." Questions and Activity (Friday, Nov. 2)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- If you would like to order school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Nov. 2. 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 30

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

For some extra math practice, click on "Math Games (Johnny's)" on the right side of this blog.

We have a busy day tomorrow as it is Halloween.  There will be our annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade at 1:00 pm. Thereafter, students will be enjoying snacks and a movie in the 7M classroom.

Homework
Art - Halloween Sketches (OVERDUE)
Science - What Consumers Eat Activity (Wednesday, Oct. 31)
LA - "Gearing Up..." Questions and Activity (Friday, Nov. 2)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- If you would like to order school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Nov. 2. 

Monday, October 29, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 29

Happy Monday!

Homework
Math - Simplifying Fractions (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Social - Oceania; page 5/6 (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Science - What Consumers Eat Activity (Wednesday, Oct. 31)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Wednesday, Oct. 31 is Halloween. We will be having our annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade at 1:00 pm. Thereafter, students will be enjoying snacks and a movie in the 7M classroom.
- If you would like to order school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Nov. 2. 

Friday, October 26, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 26

Wednesday, Oct. 31 is Halloween.  We will be having our annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade at 1:00 pm.  Thereafter, students will be enjoying snacks and a movie in the 7M classroom.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Homework
Science - Biotic/Abiotic Worksheet (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.9/3.10 Worksheet (Monday, Oct. 29)
Social - Oceania; page 5/6 (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Science - What Consumers Eat Activity (Wednesday, Oct. 31)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- If you are unhappy with how your school picture turned-out, "picture retake day" is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29.
- However, if you would like to order school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Nov. 2. 

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 25

Any grade 7 students interested in being a part of the MC Knoll Remembrance Day service, there will be a choir practice tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 26) from 12:00 - 12:25.

One more day to go!!!

Homework
Career G. - Choices Questions (Friday, Oct. 26)
Science - Biotic/Abiotic Worksheet (Friday, Oct. 26)
Social - Oceania; page 5/6 (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- If you are unhappy with how your school picture turned-out, "picture retake day" is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29.
- However, if you would like to order school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Nov. 2. 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 24

Homework
Social - Oceania; page 3 (Thursday, Oct. 25)
Career G. - Choices Questions (Friday, Oct. 26)
Science - Biotic/Abiotic Worksheet (Friday, Oct. 26)
Art - Halloween Sketches (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- If you are unhappy with how your school picture turned-out, "picture retake day" is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29.
- However, if you would like to order school pictures, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Nov. 2.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 23

Picture proofs from our "school picture day" were sent home today with your son/daughter.   If you would like to order from them, please return the appropriate form and fees by Friday, Nov. 2.  If you are unhappy with the pictures, "picture retake day" is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29.

Homework
Math - CD/DVD Problem Solving Question (OVERDUE)
Social - Oceania; page 3 (Thursday, Oct. 25)
Career G. - Choices Questions (Friday, Oct. 26)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Nothing at this time...

Monday, October 22, 2012

Adventure Ed. - Ladderball and Croquet

Here are some photos from last week's Adventure Ed.

Classroom News - Oct. 22

Happy Monday!

As the weather continues to get colder, students should be dressing accordingly.

Ask your son/daughter about PAA...

Homework
Art - Caricature Drawings (OVERDUE)
Math - CD/DVD Problem Solving Question (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
Science - Big Idea #1 Quiz (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
Social - Oceania; page 3 (Thursday, Oct. 25)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Nothing at this time...

Friday, October 19, 2012

Buddy Reading with 4T

In celebration of Education Week, our 7M classroom paired-up with our friends in 4T to do some buddy reading.


Classroom News - Oct. 19

Ask your son/daughter about Adventure Ed. today.

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Math - 3.8 Worksheet (Order of Operations (OVERDUE)
Art - Caricature Drawings (Monday, Oct. 22)
Social - "What in the World" (Monday, Oct. 22)
Science - Big Idea #1 Quiz (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Nothing at this time...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 18

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the "open house". 

One more day to go!

Homework
Math - 3.8 Worksheet (Order of Operations (Friday, Oct. 19)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 19)
Art - Caricature Drawings (Monday, Oct. 22)
Social - "What in the World" (Monday, Oct. 22)
Science - Big Idea #1 Quiz (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- Nothing at this time...

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 17

The MC Knoll "Open House" is set for tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 17) from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Come on out and enjoy some good food and good conversations.  The Book Fair will also be open tonight.

See you there!

Homework
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 19)
Art - Caricature Drawings (Monday, Oct. 22)
Social - "What in the World" (Monday, Oct. 22)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Assignment (Tuesday, Oct. 23)
LA - PowerPoint Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Reminders
- The last day of the MC Knoll book fair is tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 18). 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 16

An MC Knoll "Open House" is set for tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 17) from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.  Come on out and enjoy some good food and good company!

Homework
LA - "Superhumans" Questions and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals Quiz (Wednesday, Oct. 17)
Social - "What in the World" (Wednesday, Oct. 17)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Friday, Oct. 19)
Art - Caricature Drawings (Monday, Oct. 22)

Reminders
- The annual MC Knoll book fair continues until Thursday, Oct. 18. 

Monday, October 15, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 15

I hope everyone had a great warm weekend. 

Thanks to everyone you donated food items to the "FCC Drive Away Hunger" program.  Stay tuned for total weight our school raised in food items.

Homework
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
LA - "Superhumans" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Oct. 16)
Social - "What in the World" (Wednesday, Oct. 17)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Thursday, Oct. 18)

Reminders
- We are having our annual book fair from Tuesday, Oct. 16 - Thursday, Oct. 18.
- An MC Knoll "Open House" is set for Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. 

Friday, October 12, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 12

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

Next week is "Education Week".  To celebrate, there are two important things happening at MC Knoll School:
- We are having our annual book fair from Tuesday, Oct. 16 - Thursday, Oct. 18. 
- An MC Knoll "Open House" is set for Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. 

Enjoy the weekend!

Homework
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.6/3.7 Division of Decimals (Monday, Oct. 15)
Science - Basic Needs Drawing (Monday, Oct. 15)
Social - Unit Quiz (Monday, Oct. 15)
LA - "Superhumans" Questions and Activities (Tuesday, Oct. 16)
Social - "What in the World" (Wednesday, Oct. 17)
Math - Decimals Unit Test (Thursday, Oct. 18)

Reminders
- If you would like to donate any non-perishable food items to the "FCC Drive Away Hunger" program, we have extended the date to Monday, Oct. 15.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 11

Sorry for the late post - the internet was down for a large part of the day.  It is great when technology works, but is quite difficult when it doesn't...

Have a great afternoon!

Homework
Math - Practice Division of Decimals (Friday, Oct. 12)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)
Science - Basic Needs Drawing (Monday, Oct. 15)
Social - Unit Quiz (Monday, Oct. 15)

Reminders
- For P.A.A. tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 12), students will need a container for the soup they will be making.
- If you would like to donate any non-perishable food items to the "FCC Drive Away Hunger" program, we have extended the date to Monday, Oct. 15.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 10

We are just about finished up another math unit - decimal operations.  Therefore, there will be a math test sometime next week.  I will pick a more specific date in the near future.

JR and JSh are the 7M classroom representatives for the MC Knoll SRC.  Congratulations!

Tomorrow is a very important day for two reasons:
- Noon hour early dismissal
- Picture day...bring your best smile.

Homework
Math - Division of Decimals (classroom problems) (Thursday, Oct. 11)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)
Science - Basic Needs Drawing (Monday, Oct. 15)
Social - Unit Quiz (Monday, Oct. 15)

Reminders
- If you would like to donate any non-perishable food items to the "FCC Drive Away Hunger" program, please send them along with your son/daughter sometime before Friday, Oct. 12.
- For P.A.A. on Friday, Oct. 12, students will need a container for the soup they will be making.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 9

Welcome back - I hope everyone is full of turkey!

Homework
Math - 3.3/3.4 Multiplication Worksheet (OVERDUE)
LA - "Living Life to the Extreme" Questions and Activities (Rap/Poem and Chart) (OVERDUE)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)
Social - Unit Quiz (Monday, Oct. 15)

Reminders
- If interested, your SRC speech will be presented to our 7M classroom tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 10).
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 11.
- The new date for "Picture Day" is Thursday, Oct. 11.
- If you would like to donate any non-perishable food items to the "FCC Drive Away Hunger" program, please send them along with your son/daughter sometime before Friday, Oct. 12.
- For P.A.A. on Friday, Oct. 12, students will need a container for the soup they will be making.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 5

In recognition of World Food Day, our school has decided to participate in the "FCC Drive Away Hunger" program by collecting food item donations for the Soup Haven.  If you would like to donate any non-perishable food items, please send them along with your son/daughter sometime before Friday, Oct. 12.

Also, if your son/daughter hasn't told you yet, some students in 7M now have their very own blog. You can get to by clicking on the "7M Student Blog" link on the right side of this blog or simply go to http://kidblog.org/7MClassroomBlog/.
  
Have a great Thanksgiving Weekend!

Homework
Science - "Schoolyard" Lab Write-up (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.3/3.4 Multiplication Worksheet (Tusday, Oct. 9)
LA - "Living Life to the Extreme" Questions and Activities (Rap/Poem and Chart) (Tuesday, Oct. 9)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct. 8 (Thanksgiving)
- If interested, your SRC speech will be presented to our 7M classroom on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 11.
- The new date for "Picture Day" is Thursday, Oct. 11.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 4

One more day before the long-weekend!

If your son/daughter hasn't told you yet, some students in 7M now have their very own blog.  You can get to by clicking on the "7M Student Blog" link on the right side of this blog or simply go to http://kidblog.org/7MClassroomBlog/.   

Homework
Science - "Schoolyard" Lab Write-up (OVERDUE)
LA - "Living Life to the Extreme" Questions and Activities (Rap/Poem and Chart) (Tuesday, Oct. 9)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- There will be a bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 5). The delicious-tasting items will be sold for $0.25 each.
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct. 8 (Thanksgiving)
- If interested, your SRC speech will be presented to our 7M classroom on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 11.
- The new date for "Picture Day" is Thursday, Oct. 11.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 3

Two newsletters were sent home today:
- MC Knoll October school newsletter
- MC Knoll open-house information

Any students wanting to be the 7M SRC representative, you are required to write and present a minumum 1-minute speech to the class about "why you would be a good SRC representative for our classroom".  You will be making your speech on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Homework
Science - "Schoolyard" Lab Write-up (Thursday, Oct. 4)
LA - "Living Life to the Extreme" Questions and Activities (Rap/Poem and Chart) (Tuesday, Oct. 9)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- There will be a bake sale on Friday, Oct. 5. The delicious-tasting items will be sold for $0.25 each.
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct. 8 (Thanksgiving)
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 11.
- The new date for "Picture Day" is Thursday, Oct. 11.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Adventure Ed. - Bocce Ball and Lawn Darts

Classroom News - Oct. 2

Ask your son/daughter about Adventure Ed. today.

Homework
LA - "Extreme Survival Stories" Questions and Comic (OVERDUE)
Math - Adding/Subtracting Decimals (Wednesday, Oct. 3)
Science - "Schoolyard" Lab Write-up (Thursday, Oct. 4)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- There will be a bake sale on Friday, Oct. 5. The delicious-tasting items will be sold for $0.25 each.
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct. 8 (Thanksgiving)
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 11.
- The new date for "Picture Day" is Thursday, Oct. 11.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Classroom News - Oct. 1

Happy October!

There will be a bake sale on Friday, Oct. 5.  The delicious-tasting items will be sold for $0.25 each.

Also, for tomorrow's Adventure Ed. class, we will be outside (so dress appropriately).

Homework
Art - Art Folders (OVERDUE)
LA - Writing Folder Design (OVERDUE)
Math - Exploring Adding/Subtracting Decimals (Tuesday, Oct. 2)
LA - "Extreme Survival Stories" Questions and Comic (Tuesday, Oct. 2)
Science - "Schoolyard" Lab Write-up (Thursday, Oct. 4)
LA - Sept./Oct. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 12)

Reminders
- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct. 8 (Thanksgiving)
- The next noon hour early dismissal is Thursday, Oct. 11.
- The new date for "Picture Day" is Thursday, Oct. 11.