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, February 28, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 28

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

Have a great weekend!

Homework
Art - Find a 20 cm x 20 cm Picture (for Grid Art) (OVERDUE)
Math - Graphing Linear Relations Practice (Monday, March 3)
Math - Linear Relations TEST (Tuesday, March 4)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Monday, March 10)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, March 17)

Reminders
- MC Knoll is asked to participate in the RCMP "Name the Puppy" contest.  They are asking for students to create a name that starts with the letter "G", has no more than 9 letters, and has either 1 or 2 syllables in the name.  Deadline for submission is Monday, March 3.
- If you are interested in enjoying a Domino's Pizza lunch on Tuesday, March 11, the form and fees are due by Thursday, March 6.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- SD            - KHa          - CJ               - TL
- KSP          - DW           - JW    

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 27

Thank you to those students who participated in the "Clean Water" Fundraiser today.

MC Knoll is asked to participate in the RCMP "Name the Puppy" contest.  They are asking for students to create a name that starts with the letter "G", has no more than 9 letters, and has either 1 or 2 syllables in the name.  Deadline for submission is Monday, March 3.

Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 28) is another wonderful MC Knoll bake sale.  Items are $0.50 each.

Homework
Art - Color and Blending Wheels (x6) (OVERDUE)
Music - Story Summary, Listen and Write a Song (OVERDUE)
Art - Find a 20 cm x 20 cm Picture (for Grid Art) (OVERDUE)
Math - Coordinate Grid Activity (Friday, Feb. 28)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Monday, March 10)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, March 17)

Reminders
- If you are interested in enjoying a Domino's Pizza lunch on Tuesday, March 11, the form and fees are due by Thursday, March 6.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- SD            - WD           - CJ            - KHa             - DW 
- NR            - KSP          - TL            - JW    

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 26

Any students needing a drink of water from our school fountains tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 27) will have to pay a one-time fee of $0.25.  The idea is to raise awareness for those less fortunate countries without clean/available drinking water.  Proceeds will go to "WE ACT".

Homework
Art - Color and Blending Wheels (x6) (OVERDUE)
Music - Story Summary, Listen and Write a Song (OVERDUE)
Art - Find a 20 cm x 20 cm Picture (for Grid Art) (OVERDUE)
Math - 1.5 Worksheet (Table of Values/Relations) (Thursday, Feb. 27)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Monday, March 10)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, March 17)

Reminders
- If you are interested in enjoying a Domino's Pizza lunch on Tuesday, March 11, the form and fees are due by Thursday, March 6.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- SD            - WD           - CJ            - KHa             - DW   
- NR            - KSP          - TL            - JW    

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 25

If you are interested in enjoying a Domino's Pizza lunch on Tuesday, March 11, the form and fees are due by Thursday, March 6.  YUMMY!

Also, any students needing a drink of water from our school fountains on Thursday, Feb. 27 will have to pay a one-time fee of $0.25.  The idea is to raise awareness for those less fortunate countries without clean/available drinking water.  Proceeds will go to "WE ACT".

Homework
Art - Color and Blending Wheels (x6) (OVERDUE)
Music - Story Summary, Listen and Write a Song (OVERDUE)
Art - Find a 20 cm x 20 cm Picture (for Grid Art) (Wednesday, Feb. 26)
Math - Table of Values/Relations Practice (Wednesday, Feb. 26)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Monday, March 10)
LA - Book Talk (Monday, March 17)

Reminders
- "Dental Screening" forms from the Sunrise Health Region are now OVERDUE.

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

Monday, February 24, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 24

Welcome back from your wonderful February break!

Homework
Art - Color and Blending Wheels (x6) (Tuesday, Feb. 25)
Music - Story Summary, Listen and Write a Song (Tuesday, Feb. 25)
Art - Term 2 Sketchbook (Monday, March 10)

Reminders
- "Dental Screening" forms from the Sunrise Health Region are now OVERDUE.

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

Friday, February 14, 2014

Adventure Ed. - Recycle, Recycle, Recycle


Classroom News - Feb. 14

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ask your son/daughter about today's math test...

Also, ask your son/daughter about the great learning opportunity the students participated in during today's Adventure Ed. class - recycle, recycle, recycle.

Have a wonderful February break.  See everyone on Monday, Feb. 24.

Homework
Art - Color and Blending Wheels (x6) (Tuesday, Feb. 25)
Music - Story Summary, Listen and Write a Song (Tuesday, Feb. 25)

Reminders
- "Dental Screening" forms from the Sunrise Health Region are now OVERDUE.
- There will be NO SCHOOL from Feb. 15 - Feb. 23 (February Break). 

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

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 13

Enjoy the 2:30 p.m. early dismissal!

Students may want to bring a pair of rubber gloves for tomorrow's (Friday, Feb. 14) Adventure Ed. class?!?!?

Also, tomorrow is "Red, White and Pink" Day

Homework
Math - Type II Algebra (Friday, Feb. 14)
Phys. Ed. - Sports Drinks Assignment (Friday, Feb. 14)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 14)
Art - Color and Blending Wheels (x6) (Tuesday, Feb. 25)
Music - Story Summary, Listen and Write a Song (Tuesday, Feb. 25)

Reminders
- A "Dental Screening" form from the Sunrise Health Region was sent home last week. If you are interested in your son/daughter participating in this program, please return the information form by tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 14.)
- There will be NO SCHOOL from Feb. 15 - Feb. 23 (February Break). 

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

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 12

I don't think we could have asked for a better ski/snowboard day yesterday.  It was AWESOME!

Tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 13) is the next 2:30 p.m. early dismissal.

Students may want to bring a pair of rubber gloves for Friday's Adventure Ed. class?!?!?

Homework
LA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch/Tweet (OVERDUE)
Social - What in the World (OVERDUE)
Math - Type I Algebra (Thursday, Feb. 13)
Phys. Ed. - Sports Drinks Assignment (Friday, Feb. 14)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 14)
Art - Color and Blending Wheels (x6) (Tuesday, Feb. 25)
Music - Story Summary, Listen and Write a Song (Tuesday, Feb. 25)

Reminders
- A "Dental Screening" form from the Sunrise Health Region was sent home last week. If you are interested in your son/daughter participating in this program, please return the information form by Friday, Feb. 14.
- There will be NO SCHOOL from Feb. 15 - Feb. 23 (February Break). 

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- SD            - CJ          - KHa           - KSP         - NR          - JW           

Monday, February 10, 2014

100th Day Celebration


Survivor

 

Classroom News - Feb. 10

Great job to everyone who "survived" Survivor!  It was an awesome event...

Don't forget, tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 11) is the annual MC Knoll Ski/Snowboard Trip to Asessippi.  Students should be at the school no later than 7:30 a.m. and plan to return to the school around 4:30 p.m.  Be prepared by bringing the necessary outdoor items and food for a great day of FUN and Phys. Ed.

Ask your son/daughter about the "100 Day Celebration" with our 1B buddies...

Homework
LA - Picture Book (OVERDUE)
Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch/Tweet (OVERDUE)
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, Feb. 11)
Math - Balance Scales (Algebra) (Wednesday, Feb. 12)
Phys. Ed. - Sports Drinks Assignment (Friday, Feb. 14)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 14)

Reminders
- Thursday, Feb. 13 is the next 2:30 p.m. early dismissal.
- A "Dental Screening" form from the Sunrise Health Region was sent home last week. If you are interested in your son/daughter participating in this program, please return the information form by Friday, Feb. 14.
- There will be NO SCHOOL from Feb. 15 - Feb. 23 (February Break). 

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

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 5

SURVIVOR has arrived. The big event starts tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 6) and runs into the morning of Friday, Feb. 7. YAHOO!

Be sure that you are prepared by bringing EVERYTHING you need for the day ("Survivor Day" group colors) and the evening (refer to the "Survivor Item Itinerary" newsletter that was sent home earlier in the week).

Also, we are still looking for "Survivor" pledges.  If every student in our building fundraised $10, our school total would reach over $3000.  We are only at about half of that total... 

The annual City-Wide Badminton Tournament is scheduled for today at MC Knoll, St. Mike's and Gloria Hayden. Come on out and cheer on our MC Knoll athletes!

Homework
Math - 6.1 Worksheet (Thursday, Feb. 6)
LA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 10)
Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch/Tweet (Monday, Feb. 10)
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, Feb. 11)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 14)

Reminders
- A "Dental Screening" form from the Sunrise Health Region was sent home yesterday. If you are interested in your son/daughter participating in this program, please return the information form by Friday, Feb. 14.

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

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 4

All "Survivor" forms and fees (including the permission form and any pledges) are now OVERDUE!

The actual Survivor event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 and runs into the morning of Friday, Feb. 7. YAHOO!

A "Survivor Item Itinerary" newsletter was sent home yesterday.  Please pay attention to ALL of the items needed (or not needed) for the event.

Also, students have been divided into "Survivor Day" groups.  A small slip of paper was sent home today with their specific group.

Lastly (not Survivor-related), a "Dental Screening" form from the Sunrise Health Region was sent home today.  If you are interested in your son/daughter participating in this program, please return the information form by Friday, Feb. 14.

Homework
Career G. - After Work Online (OVERDUE)
Science - "Food Webs" LAB (OVERDUE)
Math - 6.1 Practice Algebra (Wednesday, Feb. 5)
LA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 10)
Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch/Tweet (Monday, Feb. 10)
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, Feb. 11)
Math - Algebra TEST (Friday, Feb. 14)

Reminders
- The annual City-Wide Badminton Tournament is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 5) at MC Knoll, St. Mike's and Gloria Hayden.

* The following people have OVERDUE homework:
- NR             

Monday, February 3, 2014

Classroom News - Feb. 3

I hope the long-weekend treated everyone well!

All "Survivor" forms and fees (including the permission form and any pledges) are due tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 4).

The actual Survivor event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 and runs into the morning of Friday, Feb. 7.  YAHOO!

Homework
Career G. - After Work Online (OVERDUE)
Math - 7.2 Algebra (Tuesday, Feb. 4)
Science - "Food Webs" LAB (Tuesday, Feb. 4)
LA - Picture Book (Monday, Feb. 10)
Social - What in the World (Tuesday, Feb. 11)

Reminders
- The annual City-Wide Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at MC Knoll, St. Mike's and Gloria Hayden.

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