Daily Report for Friday January 17th. 2014

Today’s Date:

 Friday January 17^th.  2014

The Weather Today was:  

Overcast, High: 1 Low: -2  P.O.P.: 30%

In Class Today:

Period 1: We went to the Computer Lab where we worked at various sites. First we checked the weather channel then we some of us worked on Jigzone puzzles while others used different literacy sites.

Period 2: We did our Current Events activity. After we filled in the worksheets we all presented our work to the class. Jessica chose an article about the Toronto Maple Leafs mascot, Carleton the Polar Bear. Mr. Wilkens and Ms. Duffin did not know that the Leafs had a mascot, so they both learned something new today !

Period 3: We started out in gym by doing different warm up exercises like stretching and running around the gym. Then we did some hockey drills like passing the ball to each other. To finish off we had some free time where some of us played basketball while others played soccer.

Period 4: Mr. Tippoff’s class joined us for Birthday cake and ice cream. We were celebrating Julian’s 21^st. birthday !

Here is a video of Julian blowing out the 21 Candles!!

Then we watched a video of Mr. Tippoff’s class performance at the Holiday Assembly. We then filled in the daily report and had just enough time for a short sit.

On Moday we will: Be going to the YMCA. We will be swimming so everyone needs to bring a swim suit and towel. 

Daily Report for Thursday January 16th. 2013

Today’s Date:

Thursday January 16^th. 2013 2014

The Weather Today was:  

Partly Cloudy  High: -1 Low: -1 P.O.P. : 30%

In Class Today:

Period 1: We finished off the food preparation for todays lunch. Arqum prepped the dinner rolls.

Curtis and Julian set the table.

Megan peeled and cut up carrots for the salad.

Taylor cut up the cucumber and celery for the salad.

Jessica washed and spin dried the lettuce.

And here is what our fabulous lunch looked like....

Period 2: Since we had made the stew yesterday, we had some extra time, so we did our Drama Activities. We played Musical Chairs, did the circle dance activity and played guess the animal. It was a lot of fun !

Period 3: In gym we had a supply teacher , Mr.Ing. He was very enthusiastic and we had a great time playing Soccer.

Period 4: We had our dessert, Ice Cream and Peanut Butter Cookies. We did our classroom jobs and filled in the Daily report. Then we had a meditation sitting.

Tomorrow we will: Be going to the Computer Lab and the Library. We will also be having Mr. Tipoff’s class to come to eat Birthday Cake and Ice Cream to celebrate Julian’s 21^st Birthday !

Note to Parents : Please check Communication Books for forms and return A.S.A.P.

Daily Report for Wednesday January 15th. 2014

Today’s Date:

 Wednesday January 15^th.  2014

The Weather Today was:  

Overcast, High: -1 Low: -6   P.O.P.: 40%

In Class Today:

Period 1: We went to the Art Room where we began work on our latest ceramic project. We are making ceramic plates for Valentine’s Day. Today we cut out the clay and put it on plate molds. Next week we will begin the decoration.

Period 2: We prepared the ingredients to make beef stew for tomorrow’s Lunch Program. Curtis and Spencer peeled the potatoes. Markeisha, Jessica and Megan peeled and cut up the carrots. Taylor was especially busy, he prepped the celery, cut up the potatoes and the turnip. Arqum cut up the onions and helped to brown the beef. We will be eating a delicious stew tomorrow  !

At Lunch time Jessica went to Dance Club practice with Ms. Duffin.

Period 3: The gym was being used for a Girls Regional Volleyball Tournament. So we went for our weekly Power Walk one day early.

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, filled in the Daily Report then had a Meditation Sitting.

Tomorrow we will: Be having delicious Beef Stew for Lunch !

Daily Report for Tuesday January 14th. 2014

Today’s Date:

Tuesday January 14^th.  2014

The Weather Today was:  

Partly Cloudy, Sunny periods, High:4 Low: -1 P.O.P.:30%

In Class Today:

Period 1: Megan and Curtis went to Shopper’s Drug Mart for their co-op placement. The rest of us walked to No Frills to buy groceries for Thursday’s Lunch Program. It was very icy outside so we had to walk very carefully. When we got to No Frills we bought some stew beef, celery, carrots, turnips to make Beef Stew. We also bought some lettuce, cucumber and tomato for a Garden Salad. For dessert we purchased vanilla cake and ice cream to celebrate Julian’s birthday.

Period 2:  We worked on some activities on the Promethean Board. First we did a calendar activity. Then we worked on an activity that taught us about two and three dimensional geometric shapes.  

Period 3: In gym today we started out by warming up using Hula Hoops. Then we all participated in a soccer game. At the end of the period we had free time.

Period 4: First we all did our classroom jobs. Then Ms. Appleton and her class came to our class to watch a video of our performances at the Holiday Assembly. We filled in the Daily Report. Then we had just enough time for a Meditation sitting.

Tomorrow we will: Make the Beef Stew for Thursday’s lunch. We also will going to the Art Room to start on special Valentine’s Day plates.

Daily Report for Monday December 13th. 2014

Today’s Date:

Monday January 13^th.  2014

The Weather Today was:  

Overcast, High: 6  Low: 0 P.O.P: 70%

In Class Today:

Mr. Wilkens finally made it back to school. We are all very happy to have him back.Today we went to the Y.M.C.A. When we got there we found out that the upstairs Walking/Running track was closed. So we went downstairs to the treadmills. We walked on the treadmills for a while then, when the upstairs track re-opened we went upstairs to walk around the track. All in all it was good exercise. After the YMCA went to the food court at Scarborough Town Centre to eat our lunch. Spencer got to buy his lunch at KFC. When we had finished our lunch we walked around the mall for a while. Sure was a lot of walking today!! When we got back to school, quite a bit early, we got to spend some time in the gym with Mr. Ellis. We played some basketball. In last period we did our classroom jobs, filled in our daily report and still had enough time for a skillful sitting.

Tomorrow we will: Be going shopping at No Frills for Thursday’s Lunch Program.

Daily Report for Friday January 10, 2014

Today’s Date:  Friday January 10, 2014

The Weather Today was:

High 02, and Low -6

In Class Today

Period 1: Teacher welcome the students to the class, all the students went to the computer lab, login the computers and finish their weekly work practice. They came back to the class and finished their morning circle activates.

Period 2:  The teacher and EA organized some recreational games like Musical chair, passing the ball and Bingo game to involve each and every student to have more fun and actively participate.  

Period 3: All the students went to the Gym class. The teacher took them to the power walk. The weather was cloudy and the ground was slushy but students enjoyed walking and they had fun.    

Period 4: All the students came back to class and finish their class routine work. They also help the teacher to write the daily report. Jessica was the leader to organize the meditation activity. She took charge and led the group.

Daily Report for Thursday Jan 09,2014

Today’s Date:  Thursday Jan 09,2014

The Weather Today was:  

In Class Today: partly cloudy High -6 and Low - 11

Period 1: We prepare the food for classmates. Our new supply teacher Mr. Khan helps us to make Indian Chicken Biryani.

 Arqum helps to cut the onions, Megan and Taylor cut the tomatoes, Julian prepares the juice for the class. Spencer helps to make salad. Mr. Khan demonstrates how to prepare the Biryani to the students.

Period 2:  When the delicious Biryani was being prepared, Curtis and other students help him to set the table. Ms. Danette took the charge to distribute the meal to all students. Each and every student liked the food and appreciated the team efforts.  

Period 3: Class went to Gym, they did warm up exercises then they went to the weight room to use the fitness set on the machines.

Period 4: Students did the class room responsibilities, all students help to make the daily report and at end of the day they all did the meditation.