Classroom News - Oct. 29

There will be an MC Knoll Halloween Dance tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 30) from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. for grades 7 and 8 only. Dress up...and bring your dancing shoes.

 PS...I heard the DJ is AWESOME!

Homework
Math - 4.1 Worksheet (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
Science - Basic Needs Drawing (Wednesday, Oct, 30)
Music - CD Cover (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31. Bring your scary/wacky outfits for around a 1:00 p.m. start.
- We will also be having a Halloween classroom celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31. We will be watching a movie. Bring some "healthy" snacks and a drink to enjoy.
- Students will be participating in the Yorkton Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 1. Students will need appropriate outdoor clothing and a bagged lunch (please no $$$) as we will be at the Gallagher Center from around 9:30 - 3:00 p.m.
- If interested in ordering from the November Scholastic Book Order, please return the form and fee by Friday, Nov. 15.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR               - JW   

Classroom News - Oct. 28

Happy Monday!

Please carefully read through the "reminders section" of this post as there are some very important events happening this week.

A classroom photo was sent home today.  We look great!

I also handed-out another set of Scholastic book orders.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fee by Friday, Nov. 15.

Homework
Health - Week 1 Goal Journals (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals/Fractions/Percents (Tuesday, Oct. 29)
Science -  Basic Needs Drawing (Wednesday, Oct, 30)
Music - CD Cover (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- There will be an MC Knoll Halloween Dance on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. for grades 7 and 8 only.  Dress up...and bring your dancing shoes.  PS - I heard the DJ is AWESOME!
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31. Bring your scary/wacky outfits for around a 1:00 p.m. start.
- We will also be having a Halloween classroom celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31.  We will be watching a movie.  Bring some "healthy" snacks and a drink to enjoy. 
- Students will be participating in the Yorkton Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 1.  Students will need to pack a lunch as we will be at the Gallagher Center from around 9:30 - 3:00 p.m.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR              - JW   

Adventure Ed. - Orienteering

Classroom News - Oct. 25

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ask you son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed. activity - Orienteering.

Homework
Health - Week 1 Goal Journals (OVERDUE)
Math - Simplifying Fractions Q's (Monday, Oct. 25)
Music - Fantasia TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 30)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- Picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 (for those people who want them).
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31. Bring your scary/wacky outfits for around a 1:00 pm start.
- Students will be participating in the Yorkton Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 1. YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- CJ           - JW 

Classroom News - Oct. 24

Thanks to everyone who came out to the MC Knoll Open House.  I very much enjoyed the conversations...hope you did too!

Our grade 7 students were initially responsible for this week's MC Knoll Bake Sale. However, it has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6 instead.

Students will need to have appropriate outdoor clothing for tomorrow's (Friday, Oct. 25) Adventure Ed. class.

Homework
LA - "Underground Adventures" Q's and Summary (OVERDUE)
Math - Simplifying Fractions Q's (Friday, Oct. 25)
Health - Week 1 Goal Journals (Friday, Oct. 25)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Term 1 Assignment (Friday, Oct. 25)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- Picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 (for those people who want them).
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31. Bring your scary/wacky outfits for around a 1:00 pm start.
- Students will be participating in the Yorkton Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 1. YAHOO!

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- WD           - DF           - CJ            - JW 

Classroom News - Oct. 23

We will see everyone tonight at the MC Knoll "Open House" from 5:30-7:00 pm. Come on out and enjoy some good food and good company!

Also, our grade 7 students were initially responsible for this week's MC Knoll Bake Sale.  However, it has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6 instead.

Ask your son/daughter about the presentation from David Bouchard.

Homework
LA - "Underground Adventures" Q's and Summary (Thursday, Oct. 24)
Math - 3.9/3.10 Fractions and Decimals Conversion (Thursday, Oct. 24)
Health - Week 1 Goal Journals (Friday, Oct. 25)
Phys. Ed. - Safety Term 1 Assignment (Friday, Oct. 25)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- Picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 (for those people who want them).
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31.  Bring your scary/wacky outfits for around a 1:00 pm start.
- Students will be participating in the Yorkton Harvest Showdown on Friday, Nov. 1.  YAHOO!

Classroom News - Oct. 22

Homework
Math - Sign and Return Decimal Quiz (OVERDUE)
LA - Reread "Underground Adventures" (Wednesday, Oct. 23)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- There will be an MC Knoll "Open House" tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 23) from 5:30-7:00 pm. Come on out and enjoy some good food and good company!

Classroom News - Oct. 21

Happy Monday!

Sorry about the "no post" on Friday...(I was a little "under the weather").

A reminder newsletter was sent home today about the MC Knoll Open House.

Homework
Math - Sign and Return Decimal Quiz (OVERDUE)
Science - News Booklet (Tuesday, Oct. 22)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- There will be an MC Knoll "Open House" on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Come on out and enjoy some good food and good company!

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- WD          - DF        - NR 

Classroom News - Oct. 17

Study, study, study - the Decimals Unit Math Test is tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 17).

Ask your son/daughter about the conversation we had regarding prejudice, racism and stereotyping.  It was a VERY heated discussion...but a VERY good learning opportunity.

Homework
Math - Sign and Return Decimal Quiz (OVERDUE)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 18)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- There will be an MC Knoll "Open House" on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Come on out and enjoy some good food and good company!

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- DF            - NR 

Classroom News - Oct. 16

Ask your son/daughter about the Social Studies Map Test.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the "FCC Drive Away Hunger" program to help those in need.

Students were introduced to an upcoming ELA book report project.  Students must choose an appropriate fiction novel to read in order to create their book report.

Homework
Math - Sign and Return Decimal Quiz (OVERDUE)
Math - Order of Operations (Thursday, Oct. 17)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 18)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 6)
Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (Thursday, Nov. 7)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- If you are interested in ordering some beautiful school photos of your son/daughter, please return the necessary form and payment by tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 17).

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- DF        - OG             - NR 

Classroom News - Oct. 15

I hope everyone ate a lot of turkey and stuffing this Thanksgiving long-weekend.

Homework
Math - Sign and Return Decimal Quiz (OVERDUE)
LA - "Gearing Up for the Cold" Q's and Activities (OVERDUE)
Math - Order of Operations Review (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Social - Map TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 18)
Health - SMART Goal (Tuesday, Nov. 12)

Reminders
- Our wonderful school community is collecting any non-perishable food items for the annual "FCC Drive Away Hunger". Please make your food donations by tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 16) to help those in need.
- If you are interested in ordering some beautiful school photos of your son/daughter, please return the necessary form and payment by Thursday, Oct. 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- DF                - OG              NR 

Buddy Time - Turkey, Turkey, Turkey!

Classroom News - Oct. 11

A Decimals Math Quiz was sent home today.  Please sign and return it by Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Also, students are encouraged to go on the "Decimal Games" link on the right-side of the blog as they continue to work through the Decimals Unit.

Ask your son/daugther about "turkey" buddy time.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving long-weekend - as there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Oct. 14.

Homework
LA - "Gearing Up for the Cold" Q's and Activities (Tuesday, Oct. 15)
Social - Map TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 18)

Reminders
- Our wonderful school community is collecting any non-perishable food items for the annual "FCC Drive Away Hunger". Please make your food donations by Wednesday, Oct. 16 to help those in need.
- If you are interested in ordering some beautiful school photos of your son/daughter, please return the necessary form and payment by Thursday, Oct. 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR 

Classroom News - Oct. 10

Enjoy the early dismissal...

Homework
Math - 3.6/3.7 Division Worksheet (Friday, Oct. 11)
Health - Food Journal (1-Day) (Friday, Oct. 11)
LA - "Gearing Up for the Cold" Q's and Activities (Tuesday, Oct. 15)
Social - Map TEST (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 18)

Reminders
- Our wonderful school community is collecting any non-perishable food items for the annual "FCC Drive Away Hunger". Please make your food donations by Wednesday, Oct. 16 to help those in need.
- If you are interested in ordering some beautiful school photos of your son/daughter, please return the necessary form and payment by Thursday, Oct. 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- TL             - NR 

Classroom News - Oct. 9

Tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 10) is the next 2:30 pm early dismissal.

Homework
LA - Reread "Gearing Up for the Cold" (Thursday, Oct. 10)
Health - Food Journal (1-Day) (Friday, Oct. 11)
Social - Map Test (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 18)

Reminders
- If you are interested in ordering from the September/October Scholastic Book orders, the appropriate form and fees are due by tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 10).
- Tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 10) is also "litterless lunch" day. Try and bring a school lunch and snacks that do not produce any unnatural form of garbage.
- Our wonderful school community is collecting any non-perishable food items for the annual "FCC Drive Away Hunger". Please make your food donations by Wednesday, Oct. 16 to help those in need.
- If you are interested in ordering some beautiful school photos of your son/daughter, please return the necessary form and payment by Thursday, Oct. 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- TL            - NR 

Adventure Ed. - Nature Trail

Classroom News - Oct. 8

Ask your son/daughter about today's Adventure Ed.

Also, it is that time of the year again where our wonderful school community looks to collect any non-perishable food items for the annual "FCC Drive Away Hunger".  Please make your food donations by Wednesday, Oct. 16 to help those in need.

Homework
Science - 7th Generation Skits (Wednesday, Oct. 9)
Health - Food Journal (1-Day) (Friday, Oct. 11)
Social - Map Test (Wednesday, Oct. 16)
Math - Decimals Unit TEST (Friday, Oct. 18)

Reminders
- If you are interested in ordering from the September/October Scholastic Book orders, the appropriate form and fees are due by Thursday, Oct. 10.
- Thursday, Oct. 10 is the next 2:30 pm early dismissal.
- Thursday, Oct. 10 is also "litterless lunch" day.  Try and bring a school lunch and snacks that do not produce any unnatural form of garbage.
- If you are interested in ordering some beautiful school photos of your son/daughter, please return the necessary form and payment by Thursday, Oct. 17.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- BG            - CJ          - TL              - NR                 

Classroom News - Oct. 7

Happy Monday!

School picture order forms were sent home today.  If you are interested in ordering some beautiful photos of your son/daughter, please return the necessary form and payment by Thursday, Oct. 17.

Homework
LA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - Multiplication of Decimals (OVERDUE)
LA - Superhumans Questions/Activities (OVERDUE)
Art - Art Folder (OVERDUE)
Science - 7th Generation Skits (Wednesday, Oct. 9)
Health - Food Journal (1-Day) (Friday, Oct. 11)
Social - Map Test (Wednesday, Oct. 16)

Reminders
- Students will need a bike and helmet for tomorrow's (Tuesday, Oct. 8) Adventure Ed. class.
- If you are interested in ordering from the September/October Scholastic Book orders, the appropriate form and fees are due by Thursday, Oct. 10.
- Thursday, Oct. 10 is the next 2:30 pm early dismissal.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- BG            - CJ               - TL
- NR             - SR             - JW                   

Classroom News - Oct. 4

If you are looking for something to do this evening, there is the annual YRHS "Friday Night Lights" football game.

Enjoy the weekend!

Homework
LA - Sept. Writing Folder (OVERDUE)
Math - 3.3/3.4 Multiplication (Monday, Oct. 7)
LA - Superhumans Questions/Activities (Monday, Oct. 7)
Art - Art Folder (Monday, Oct. 7)
Science - 7th Generation Skits (Wednesday, Oct. 9)
Health - Food Journal (1-Day) (Friday, Oct. 11)

Reminders
- Students will need a bike and helmet for the upcoming Adventure Ed. class on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
- If you are interested in ordering from the September/October Scholastic Book orders, the appropriate form and fees are due by Thursday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- KHo             - CJ            - TL           - NR           - JW                   

Classroom News - Oct. 3

Three items were sent home today:
- MC Knoll newsletter for October
- City of Yorkton "October - Upcoming Events" newsletter
- Free tickets to tomorrow nights YRHS "Friday Night Lights" football game!

Homework
LA - Sept. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 4)
Art - Art Folder (Monday, Oct. 7)
Science - 7th Generation Skits (Wednesday, Oct. 9)

Reminders
- There is an MC Knoll bake sale tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 4).  Items are $0.50 each.
- If you are interested in ordering from the September/October Scholastic Book orders, the appropriate form and fees are due by Thursday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR                          

Classroom News - Oct. 2

Our grade 7 students were asked to "clean-up our playground" today.  Great job!

Homework
LA - Sept. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 4)
Art - Art Folder (Monday, Oct. 7)

Reminders
- There is an MC Knoll bake sale on Friday, Oct. 4 ($0.50/item)
- If you are interested in ordering from the September/October Scholastic Book orders, the appropriate form and fees are due by Thursday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR             - KSP

Classroom News - Oct. 1

We have been working through a "Decimal Operations Unit" in Math, as well as an "Extremes of Nature Unit" in ELA.  Ask your son/daughter about them.

Also, we enjoyed a wonderful storytelling presentation by Jamie Oliviero today.

Homework
LA - Writing Folder Design (OVERDUE)
Science - Surtsey Poster (OVERDUE)
LA - Sept. Writing Folder (Friday, Oct. 4)
Art - Art Folder (Monday, Oct. 7)

Reminders
- If you are interested in ordering from the September/October Scholastic Book orders, the appropriate form and fees are due by Thursday, Oct. 10.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR               - KSP