Thursday, October 3, 2013

Daily Reports for Week of September 23rd. to 27th. 2013

Today's Date: Monday Sept.23rd./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny and Cool, High 15, Low 6 P.O.P.: 20%

In Class Today

Period 1: It was a short day, so we did not have a lot of time. We looked up Shoppers Drug Mart on the Whiteboard, and learned a little about where Julian, Megan and Curtis will be going tomorrow. We then began to watch Wall E, a Disney film.

Period 2: We continued to watch the movie.

Period 3: We cut up apples for Apple Pie. Then we put in apples on the stove to pre-cook them.

Period 4: We filled in our Daily Report then we had just enough time for a short sit.

Tomorrow we will:  Work on our Ceramic Candle holders and do our Drama activity. Curtis, Megan and Julian will be starting their co-op @ Shoppers !!!!

Today's Date: Tuesday Sept.24th../13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny and Warm, High 19, Low 9 P.O.P 10%
In Class Today

Period 1: We went to the Art Room where we could not work on our Ceramic Candle holders because they were still too hot from the kiln. Instead we started on Ceramic Pumpkins !
Period 2: We had a little time to do our Drama activities, Julian won a game of Musical Chairs, but today's champion was Arqum, who won two games. Then we went to the gym where we played a somewhat disorganized game of Dodge Ball. When we got back to class @ 11:00 we sat in meditation, we are trying out a variation of our schedule.
Period 3: Spencer, Taylor and Curtis sold Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cherry Pound Cake and Raisin Tea Biscuits. Markeisha, Jessica and Arqum  worked in the Bakeshop on various tasks.
Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, with Curtis and Taylor taking on the extra task of loading the dishwasher with dishes from the Mindfulness Lunch. Then we filled in the Daily Report.
Tomorrow we will:  Have our pictures taken,go shopping at No Frills and who knows what in Baking…….

Today's Date: Wednesday Sept.25th./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny and Warm, High 20, Low 9 P.O.P.: 20%

In Class Today

Period 1: We walked to no Frills to buy groceries for tomorrows lunch program lunch. We purchased spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, Romaine lettuce, Ground Beef for meatballs, French Bread and Mozzarella cheese for Garlic Bread. 

Period 2: We began our Current events activity but we were interrupted when we were called down to the Cafeteria for Picture Day. We ended up waiting in line for almost an hour ! In the end though, we all had our picture taken. (Except for Mr. Wilkens, who did not want his picture taken with his
shaggy beard ! )

Period 3: Jessica, Julian ,Megan and Markeisha sold Raisin Bread. The rest of the class cut up dates for date squares.
Then we had a Fire Drill ! It went well and the principal came on the P.A. and congratulate the school for a job well done.

Period 4: We filled in our Daily Report, did our classroom jobs and then had a meditation sitting.
Tomorrow we will: Make a Spaghetti lunch along with Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread. We also will make Apple Pie for dessert. Ms. Appleton’s class will be joining us for lunch. In the afternoon we will be doing our Terry Fox Run/Walk.  

Today's Date: Thursday Sept.26th./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny and Warm, High 20, Low 12  P.O.P. : 10%

In Class Today

Period 1: It turned out today was a short schedule day so we really were pressed for time to make our Lunch Program meal. We also were having Ms. Appleton’s class as lunch guests so it was very hectic. Still, we all worked very hard and managed to make Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar Salad , Garlic Bread and Three Apple Pies !!!!

Period 2: Same as above, we kept on working on our meal…

Period 3: Because of our time constraints , we had to miss Bakeshop, but we did bake Apple Pie !

Period 4: After eating our lunch with our guest’s, we cleaned up and still had time for a meditation sitting. Then @ 1:05 we did the Terry Fox Walk…. It was great fun !!!

Tomorrow we will: Go to the computer lab, then we’ll read a story in the Library and sign out some books.
If we have time we will try to get in a Music Activity.

Todays Date: Friday Sept.27th ./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny and Warm, High 21, Low 11 P.O.P.: 0%

In Class Today

Period 1: We went to the Computer lab in room 205 where we looked at the Weather forecast then worked on Jigzone puzzles. Then we came back to class and finished our Current Events activity.

Period 2: We went to the Library where Ms. Benyarko read us a book entitled Jack Tripper and the Lost Toe. Then we signed out some library books to read in class. When we got back to class we started to take up our Current Events Worksheets. We learned about an organization called Water Aid which works to provide clean water in Third World Countries.

Period 3: We worked in the Bakeshop packaging French Bread loaves. Then Curtis, Spenser, Markeisha and Taylor took the trolley around the school to sell the bread. Back in the shop, Megan, Jessica and Julian cleaned up.

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, sorted out Mr. Wilkens pot collection ten filled in the Daily Report. Then we had a sitting.

On Monday we will:  Be going to the Y.M.C.A. where we will walk around the Track then go swimming. Everybody must remember to  bring gym clothes and swim wear.
Reminder to Parents: Kearney Packing List (revised) in the Communication Book.


Daily Reports for Week of Sept. 16th.. to Sept 20th. 2013

Todays Date: Monday Sept.16th./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny, High 14, Low 6 P.O.P.: 30%

In Class Today

Period 1: We did Yoga with Mr. Tipoff in the Gym.

Period 2: We did a Literacy Activity. Jessica read How Leo Learned to Be A King. Then we did a music activity where we learned to sing The Beatles Song: Let It Be. Then we did our Daily Physical Activity, a walk around the school grounds.

Period 3: In Bakeshop Taylor, Jessica and Curtis sold Chocolate Chip Cookies, Carrot Cake, Whole Wheat Bread and whole Wheat Buns. The rest of the class worked on dipping Honey Oaties in chocolate.

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, then we had a Meditation sitting.
Tomorrow we will:  Work on our Ceramic projects, do a Drama activity.

Todays Date: Tuesday  Sept.17th./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny and Clear, High 16, Low 10 P.O.P.: 10%

In Class Today  

Period 1: We went to the Art Room and finished making our Ceramic candleholders. One of our kiln’s is broken, so it might be a while till Mr. Wilkens can bisque fire them…..
Period 2: We did our Drama activity, we played musical chairs, Circle Dance and Guess the Animal. Then we went outside for a walk for our Daily Physical Activity.

Period 3: In Bake Shop today  Markeisha and Spencer mixed Chocolate Chip Cookie dough. Megan, Taylor and Jessica portioned out cookies. Curtis, Julian and Arqum measured out ingredients for Honey Oaties.

Period 4: We completed our classroom jobs, filled in our daily report and had a meditation sitting.
Tomorrow we will: Plan our menu for Lunch Program and do some Numeracy and Literacy activities.  
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS… In the communication book please find Info and Application for Trip to Kearny.

Todays Date: Wednesday Sept.18th/13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny and Warm High 21, Low 13 P.O.P. : 10%

In Class Today

Period 1: We walked to No Frills to buy the grocerys for tomorrow’s Lunch Program. We bought eggs, potatoes, bread, O.J. onions, pancake syrup.

Period 2: We walked back from No Frills, put away the grocery’s then did a numeracy activity, Addition Worksheets.

Period 3: The whole class made Apple Pies. We washed and peeled the apples. We sliced and cored the apples then portioned out individual pies. We will get to take the pies home !  

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, then filled in our Daily Report. We must be getting better at all this because we had time for a 20 minute sitting !

Tomorrow we will:  Cook breakfast for Lunch ! (AKA Brunch) and hopefully bake off our pies in Bakeshop.


Our Breakfast for Lunch
Feast !
Todays Date: Thursday Sept.19th/13

The Weather Today was :
Very Warm and Humid, Partly Cloudy, High 21, Low 15 P.O.P : 20%

In Class Today

Period 1: We made Breakfast for Lunch ! Curtis made Scrambled eggs, Megan made pancakes and helped with French Toast. Arqum made Home Fries, Jessica and Spencer helped. Julian and Curtis set the table.

Period 2: We continued with Lunch prep. And did some clean up. Then we ate @ 11:00. Our new Principal Mr. Knight made a surprise visit and joined us for lunch !

Period 3: Markeisha, Curtis, Arqum and Spencer sold Raisin Bread and Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Megan, Jessica and Julian cleaned in the Bakeshop.

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs, ate our desert of Cinnamon Buns then only had time for a short sitting.

Tomorrow we will: Go to the Terry Fox Kick off Assembly, work in the computer lab and hopefully have time for a nice long walk.  
Note to Parents...School Picture Day Info in Communication Books

Daily Log For Sept. 20th 2013

The Weather Today was :
Cloudy, Warm High 24, Low 18, P.O.P. : 40%

In Class Today

Period 1: We went to the Computer Lab where we checked the Weather Forecast then practiced our puzzle solving skills @ Jigzone.com.

Period 2: We went to the Terry Fox Kick Off Assembly.
We heard a very inspirational message about a Canadian Hero, Terry Fox, and we learned about how our school hopes to raise $1000.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Period 3: Julian, Jessica, Spencer and Taylor sold Baked Goods while Curtis, Arqum, Megan and Markeisha cleaned up in the Bakeshop.

Period 4:We did our classroom jobs, filled in our Daily Classroom Report, then did our Daily Meditation practice.

On Monday we will: Be having a short day schedule because of a School Staff Meeting and Professional Learning Community. We will be going home around 12:30.  

Daily Reports for Week of Sept.9th. to Sept 13th. 2013.

Todays Date: Monday Sept.9th. /13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny


In Class Today

Period 1: We did yoga exercise in gym, with Mr Tipoff.

Period 2: Mr Wilkens and Mrs Benyarko did student assessments while the rest of the class watched Arthur. Also filled in the daily log.

Period 3: Worked in Bakeshop.

Period 4: Daily Physical Activity ( Community Walk),Class Meditation, Classroom Jobs


Tomorrow we will:  Going to the Art Room for Ceramics, Drama Activity

Todays Date: Tuesday Sept.10th./13

The Weather Today was :Hot, Hot, Hot !
High 33, Low 22 POP: 10%

In Class Today

Period 1: Worked in the Art Room on Ceramic Candleholders

Period 2: Participated in Drama Activities…Musical Chairs, Circle Dance

Period 3: Worked in the Bakeshop, made Cookies and Honey Oaties

Period 4: Filled in the Daily Report, did our Classroom Meditation, did our classroom jobs.

Tomorrow we will:  Continue with Art Project, Newspaper Activity
Note to Parents… 2 Field Trip Forms in Communication Book,  please fill in and return A.S.A.P.

Todays Date: Wednesday Sept.11th ./13

The Weather Today was : HOT !!!
Sunny, High 33, Low 24 POP: 10%


In Class Today

Period 1: Went to the Art Room, continued work on Ceramic Candleholders. We had a new E.A. Ms. Singh-Arnold !

Period 2: Current event activity, Went to a Safe Schools Assembly

Period 3: Worked on Honey Oaties and Choc. Chip Cookies in the Bakeshop.

Period 4: Filled in the Daily Log, did a Meditation sitting,went to Mr. Tipoff’s Birthday Party
Tomorrow we will:  Make and eat our Lunch Program Lunch, Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup,Salad, and dessert.
Note to Parents: Please fill in and return YMCA permission form ASAP. Form in Communication Book.

Todays Date: Wednesday Sept.11th ./13

The Weather Today was : HOT !!!
Sunny, High 33, Low 24 POP: 10%


In Class Today

Period 1: Went to the Art Room, continued work on Ceramic Candleholders. We had a new E.A. Ms. Singh-Arnold !

Period 2: Current event activity, Went to a Safe Schools Assembly

Period 3: Worked on Honey Oaties and Choc. Chip Cookies in the Bakeshop.

Period 4: Filled in the Daily Log, did a Meditation sitting,went to Mr. Tipoff’s Birthday Party
Tomorrow we will:  Make and eat our Lunch Program Lunch, Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup,Salad, and dessert.
Note to Parents: Please fill in and return YMCA permission form ASAP. Form in Communication Book.

Todays Date: Thursday Sept.12th /13

The Weather Today was :
Cloudy, High 24, Low 11, POP: 70%

In Class Today

Period 1:Prepared our Lunch Program lunch. We made a  Green Salad, Grilled Cheese Sandwich's and Tomato Soup.

Period 2: Continued with our meal prep., ate our lunch then finished clean up.

Period 3: Taylor, Spencer, Markeisha and Julian sold baked goods in the school. Jessica helped with preparing packaging. Megan had a sore foot, so she sat out the class.

Period 4: We ate dessert, Raspberry Nut Bars, then we filled in the Daily Log. We then had a meditation sitting. We did our classroom jobs then went to the busses.

Tomorrow we will:  Work upstairs in the Computer Lab, go to the Library and hopefully have time for a Daily Physical Activity.

Todays Date: Friday Sept.13th./13

The Weather Today was :
Cloudy and Cool, High 13, Low: 6  P.O.P: 20%


In Class Today

Period 1: We went to the Computer Lab where we went to the Weather Network then practiced on Jigzone.

Period 2: We went to the Library where Mr. Wilkens read us a book entitled How Leo Learned to Be King. Then we all signed out a book.

Period 3: We worked in the Bakeshop. Curtis and Jessica sold Tea Biscuit’s and Chocolate Chip Cookies. The rest of the class portioned out Chocolate Chip Cookies. We made six trays !!!

Period 4: We did our classroom jobs. Then we filled in the Daily Report. That left just enough time for a short sitting.
On Monday we will:  Start our Music Program, work on our ceramic projects.

Daily Reports for Week of Sept. 3rd. to Sept 6th. 2013

Daily Report for Sept. 3rd 2013

Wilkens Class Daily Report

Todays Date: Tuesday Sept. 3rd./13

The Weather Today was :
Cloudy, High: 23  Low: 15 P.O.P : 20%

In Class Today

Period 1: classroom orientation, made Birthday banners

Period 2: continued work on banners, Daily Physical Activity

Period 3: Worked in the Bakeshop

Period 4: Filled in the Daily Report , Daily Class Meditation, completed our classroom jobs.
Tomorrow we will:  work on Art project,continue with school/class orientation

Daily Report for Sept. 4th./13

Todays Date: Wednesday Sept. 4th./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny, High: 25  Low: 12 P.O.P : 40%

In Class Today

Period 1: Underglazed mugs in Art Room

Period 2: Completed Current Event Worksheet,DailyPhysical Actvity: Walked outside

Period 3: Worked in the Bakeshop

Period 4: Filled in the Daily Report , Daily Class Meditation, completed our classroom jobs.
Tomorrow we will:  Have our first Lunch Program lunch, students do not need to bring a lunch.

Daily Report for Sept. 5th. 2013

Todays Date: Thursday Sept.5th./13

The Weather Today was :
 Sunny, High 18  Low 9


In Class Today

Period 1: Prepared Lunch, Pizza,Caeser Salad

Period 2: Continued with Lunch Prep, Cleaned up, ate early lunch

Period 3: Worked in Bake Shop. Made Granola, Packaged Cookies

Period 4: Ate dessert,Strawberry/Rhubarb Pie,Did Daily Log,Meditation, Classroom jobs.

Tomorrow we will:  Will go to Computer Lab, work in the Library, Go to Corn Roast !

Daily Report for Sept. 6th. 2013

Todays Date: Friday Sept.6th./13

The Weather Today was :
Sunny, , High 20, Low 15


In Class Today

Period 1: Went to the Computer Lab, got new Computer Accounts, worked on the Jigzone Puzzle site.

Period 2: Did a short Drama session including Musical Chairs, Filled in Daily Log, had a short Meditation sitting.

Period 3: Went to Bake Shop, attended party in S-6 to celebrate summer birthdays…Markiesha and Curtis both have summer birthdays !

Period 4: Went to the School Corn Roast !!!

On Monday we will:  Participate in Gym program, Numeracy and Literacy Assessments.