Friday, December 19, 2014

Daily Report for Friday December 19th. 2014

Daily Report for Friday December 19th. 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast and COLD

LOW : -7                       HIGH : -2             P.O.P : 30%

In Class Today:

Period 1: We began cleaning up the classroom for the New Year. We took the decorations off the Christmas Tree and took down the Xmas art work. Then we cleaned out our lockers.

Period 2: We went to the Computer lab where we worked on various educational programs.

Period 3: Mr. Stolte came to our room and took us down to the Cafeteria where we all received some presents from Santa Claus. We all were given a Beef Patty and a Gingerbread Man. They were very good.

Period 4 : We went back to class where we ate our lunches ( since today’s schedule did not include a lunch period ) After that we did our Daily Report. To finish off a great year we were able to have one last skillful sit.



Note to Parents: Have a Safe and Happy Holiday…. We”ll be back next year !

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Daily Report For Thursday December 18th 2014

Today’s Date: Thursday December 18th 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast and Cold
Low:  -1°C                               High: 0°C                             P.O.P: 30%

In Class Today:
Period 1: We set the tables and prepared the Christmas feast for our guests that are coming today. Aaron and Mr. Osborne gave out Christmas cards and treats to the Class today. Mr. Wilkens made the turkey, supplied vegetables, and made brownies.

Period 2: We practiced our song known as the “Little Drummer Boy”. Our guest’s, students from last year arrived for lunch.  (Spencer, Jessica, Taylor, Julian, Curtis, Megan, and a special friend.)

Period 3: We all went to the concert in the lunch room. Then we had our dessert known as; Brownies, Jello, Timbits, chips and cookies.
Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, the daily report, then we had time for a skilful sitting.



Note to Parents: Short day on Friday .

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Daily Report for Wednesday December 17th 2014

Today’s Date: Wednesday December 17th 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast, cool, and rainy.
Low: 0°C                                High: 4°C                P.O.P:  40%


In Class Today: We talked about the movie Penguins of Madagascar. First we had a snack before we left. The students were not allowed to eat at the movies. We ate our lunch at school after we returned. All of the students got a partner for the trip today for safety purposes. Ms. Benyarko had treats for the students.

Period 3: When we got back early we ate our lunch in the classroom. Then we practiced the “Little Drummer Boy” for the Christmas Concert.  We then did colouring by numbers for math class.

Period 4: We did dental hygiene, our classroom jobs, and the daily report. At the end of the day we had “skillful sitting” with the sweet sound of the “Little Drummer Boy”.


Note to Parents: Tomorrow is our annual Christmas lunch with our guests and also the Christmas Concert.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Daily report for Tuesday December 16th 2014

Today’s Date: Tuesday December 16th 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast, rainy and cold.
Low: 2°C                          High: 4°C         P.O.P 90%


In Class Today: Due to our busy short day on Monday we were unable to create our blog. Sorry to all!.

Period 1: We did our Current events work sheets and presented to the class. We practiced our Christmas song known as the “Little Drummer Boy”.

Period 2: We decorated our gingerbread houses with candy and icing. All of the students finished decorating before lunch time. Ms. Benyarko took pictures of the completed gingerbread houses.

Period 3: We had a different day in art class. We sang” One Love” and sang Christmas songs in Mr. Chaney’s class. Then we went to the Kris Kringle sale, which consisted of donations from staff.

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, the daily blog, and then we had 15 minutes of “Skillful sitting time”.


Note to Parents:  Students must bring non - heated lunch on Wednesday as we will be going to the movies… 

Friday, December 12, 2014

Daily report for Friday December 12th 2014

Today’s Date: Friday   December 12th 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast and Cold.
Low: -4°C                        High:  -1°C                        P.O.P 20%

In Class Today: Mr. Wilkens and Ms. Benyarko are away. Mr. Osborne and Mr. Nathan filled in for them today.

Period 1: We went to the computer lab today. Then we got back and started the blog early due to the fact that we are having a last minute dance in block D.

Period 2: We did our Christmas spelling test. Mr. Osborne, Mr. Nathan, and Ms. Williams lead the spelling test.
 We also practiced our song known as the “Little Drummer Boy” and
  continued to update the blog.


Period 3: We went to art class today to put up the Christmas lights on outside our door.

Period 4: We went to the dance in the gym.




Note to Parents: Staff meeting day on Monday. (12:30 bus pick-up) 

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Daily Report for Thursday December 11th 2014

Today’s Date: Thursday December 11th 2014.

The Weather Today was: Overcast and cold and heavy snow.
LOW:  -12                       High of -6             P.O.P 100%

In Class Today:  Mr. Wilkens and Ms. Williams were away today. So we had a supply teacher in today. Ms. Benyarko stayed with us during lunch hour.   Ms. Benyarko and Mr. Osborne saved the day on Thursday!

Period 1: We did not do cooking today because of the bad weather, so we did our current event presentations.
Period 2: We watched a clip of the Nut Job while Jaran informed us about who the character’s voices were.
Period 3: We went to the art room. We did our bowls and put up the lights outside Mr. Wilkens classroom part 1.

Period 4: We did our class room jobs. Then we did our daily report then we had a skillful sitting.



Note to Parents:   Mr. Wilkens will return tomorrow we all hoped.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Daily Report for Wednesday December 10th 2014

Today’s Date: Wednesday    December 10th 2014. 

The Weather Today was: Overcast and cold.
LOW: -2°C                                HIGH: - 2°C     P.O.P 40%

In Class Today:
Period 1: We went to No-frills to buy some stuff to make pizzas for tomorrow’s lunch.

Period 2: We did our Current events work sheets. Ms. Benyarko and Aaron went to the Art room to get the decorations for our surprise for Mr. Wilkens.

Period 3: When we got back from lunch.  We did our dental hygiene. Then we decorated the Christmas tree.  We went upstairs for yoga with Mr. Tipoff’s 
class. 
    
Period 4: We did our jobs. Then we did the daily report. Then we had time for a skillful sitting.


Note to Parents: Do not send a lunch. We are making pizza, salad, and juice.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Daily Report for Tuesday December 9th. 2014

Today’s Date: Tuesday December 9, 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast and Cool
LOW: 2°C                HIGH: 4°C                P.O.P.: 30%

In Class Today:
Period 1: We started out with our usual Tuesday Drama activity. We played three games of Musical Chairs and the competition was fierce. Stafhan “The Lion” won the first game. Our new classmate Doug was the victor in game two. Aaron “A Team” Rohit proved triumphant in the third and final match. We rounded out our Drama time with a game of sports Charades.

Period 2: We had a brand new( to us ,at least) lesson in period 2. Ms. Benyarko had us fill in a worksheet on the things that make us happy. When we had done the worksheets we were able to present them to the class.  

Period 3: In Art class today we finished off ( almost) our Paper Mache Bowls. All we have left to do is put on a final coat of Clear Coat. They should be ready for us to bring home in time for the holidays. 

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs. We filled in the daily report. We finished off the day with a sitting.



Note to Parents: Students going to the Bocce Ball tournament should dress warmly and have NO ORANGES OR ORANGE PRODUCTS in their lunch.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Daily Report Monday December 8th, 2014

Today’s Date: Monday December 8th 2014

The Weather Today was:  Overcast and cold 
LOW: -6°C                               High of 2    P.O.P 30%

In Class Today:  Mr.  Wilkens had to go to a meeting for school so we did not go to the YMCA.

Period 1: We talked about what we did on the weekend. We wrote in our journals and we presented our journals to the class.

Period 2:  We started our new Christmas spelling words.  We practiced our song for the Christmas concert next week our song is the little drummer boy.

Period 3: We did our dental hygiene.  We did not go to the Art room because we went to the music room to watch Mr. Smith’s class sing their song for the Christmas concert. Then we went to Yoga with Mr. Tipoff‘s class.

Period 4: We got back to do classroom jobs then we did our daily report then we had time for skillful sitting.



Note to Parents: Mr. Wilkens will return tomorrow.  All of the students were on their  best behaviour.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Daily Report for Thursday December 4th 2014

The Weather Today was: Beautiful ! Sunny and not too cold…
LOW: -4°C                       HIGH: 1°C                P.O.P: 20%

In Class Today:
Period 1: We worked on prepping our  lunch of Hamburgers, French Fries and Coleslaw. Jaran and Stafhan set the table. RF set out the patties on a baking sheet. Ibby washed the lettuce. Shaggy and Laven grated carrots for the coleslaw. Aaron made the juice and helped out all around, as usual !

Period 2: We finished off our lunch prep and then the whole class went out into the neighbourhood to deliver the Bluffs Monitor, our level 2.5 Co-op experience. When we got back we did our weekly spelling test. RF and Aaron got perfect scores ! At 11:00 we had our lunch and it was good.

Period 3: We went to Art class where some of us continued work on our paper mache bowls while those who had finished our bowls made some more Christmas decorations. Unlike yesterday we all listened well and had the classroom totally clean on time.

Period 4: We started out by eating our dessert, Mr. Wilkens amazing Brownies. Then we finished our classroom jobs. Then we filled in our daily report. Unfortunately, we only had time for a short sitting.  



Note to Parents: Tomorrow is a P.A. Day, no school for the students, only staff  have to work. Monday we will be going swimming at the Y.M.C.A., students need swim wear and a towel.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Daily Report for Wednesday December 3rd. 2014

Today’s Date: Wednesday December 3, 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast and Cold
LOW: 1°C                HIGH: 3°C                P.O.P.: 30%

In Class Today:
We did not spend a lot of time in class today as we went to the YMCA to make up for missing the trip on Monday. We took the TTC to the Y and got there around 10:00. We started out by walking around the track where we walked for almost two miles. Then we went downstairs and used the treadmill machines for a further workout.

After finishing up at the Y we went to Scarborough Town Centre to eat lunch in the Food Court and do some shopping at the Dollar Store. Then we went to Freshco to buy the groceries for tomorrow’s lunch. We will be having Burgers and Fries as well as some cole slaw. Brownies for dessert.

Period 4: First we put away the groceries. We did our classroom jobs. We filled in the daily report. This left us with enough time for a truly skilful sit.  



Note to Parents: Lunch Program tomorrow, students do not need to bring a lunch.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Daily Report for Tuesday December 2nd. 2014

Today’s Date: Tuesday December 2, 2014

The Weather Today was: Overcast and COLD !
LOW: -12°C                  HIGH: -1°C                             P.O.P.: 70%

In Class Today:
Period 1: We did our Current Event Activity by filling in the worksheets . We then presented our findings to the class while Mr. Wilkens used the whiteboard to further investigate the different newspaper stories we had worked on.

Period 2: WE began the period with an activity we had not done for some time…  Drama ! We started out with three games of Musical Chairs. Stafhan won the first game, Aaron won the next one and Doug was the victor in the third round. Since the Holiday Assembly is in only a little more than two weeks we began practicing our act for the assembly. We will be performing the song “Little Drummer Boy”.

Period 3: We came back to class and did our dental hygiene. We then went to the art room where we continued to work on our paper mache bowls . Unfortunately some of us did not listen well and we had to stay late in the class so we could clean up properly.

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs. We filled in the daily report. This left us with just enough time for a very short sitting.



Note to Parents: We will be going to the YMCA tomorrow. We will NOT be going to Scarborough Town Centre for lunch so the students will need to bring a bagged lunch that does not require reheating.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Daily Report Monday December 1st, 2014

Today’s Date: Monday   December 1st 2014

The Weather Today was:  Overcast and Cold
LOW: of 0°C               HIGH:  2°C         P.O.P 20%

In Class Today: We had a supply in for Mr. Wilkens today.
Period 1: We started with the spelling test then we wrote new spelling words known as gingerbread spelling list. Then we talked about what we did on the weekend.

Period 2:  We did math on the white board.  R.F was helping Ms. Benyarko decorate the front door. Laven and Shaggie did well on a money math with a pirate Captain. The rest of the class helped with the money math.

Period 3: We made Christmas cards and Christmas banners in Art class today.  The supply teacher was proud of all of the students in Art today.

Period 4: We did Classroom jobs and dental hygiene then we completed the daily report. Then we had our sitting



Note to Parents: Mr. Wilkens will return tomorrow.