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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.

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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



Monday, October 27, 2014

Classroom News - Oct. 27

Happy Monday!

There will be two presenters in our building tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 28) - "Speed Control" and "WE Act".  

Reminders:
- Our Gr. 7 classes at MC Knoll will be doing some "pumpkin carving" on Wednesday, Oct. 29 as part of Yorkton's 1st-ever JC Beach Pumpkin Walk.  Be sure to bring all the necessary pumpkin carving items.
- MC Knoll picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29.
- As well, the Gr. 6-8 Halloween Dance is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7:00-10:00 pm.  Tickets are sold for $3.  Costumes are encouraged!
- Thursday, Oct. 30 is an MCK "orange and black" spirit day!
- The annual MC Knoll Halloween parade will be on Friday, Oct. 31 starting at about 1:00 pm.  Thereafter, students are welcome to bring some "healthful/tasteful snacks" for a grade 7 Halloween celebration. YAHOO!
If you are interested in ordering from the Scholastic Book Order, please return the form and fees by Friday, Nov. 7.

Homework:

LA - Before/During/After Reading Questions (OVERDUE)
Math - Percent Pre-Test (Tuesday, Oct. 28)
Art - Halloween Sketch (Thursday, Oct. 30)
LA - Sandwich Book Report (Wednesday, Nov. 5)

Art - Term 1 Sketchbook (x6) (Friday, Nov. 7)
Health - Healthy Eating Goal (Ongoing: 1-4 weeks)

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- CP            

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