Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Daily Report Tuesday May 31st for 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Hot….

HIGH : 26°C                 LOW : 16°C                  P.O.P :10%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then had Ms. Z’s class come over to our classroom to talk about choosing a song to use for our Year End Assembly Black Light Show. We decided that we will use a song called “ Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn. We will be working hard on this act over the next few weeks. We then went to S-6 to set the table for the Maplewood Mindfulness Community Lunch.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we went for a walk outside.


Period C: We used the Promethean Board to do some patterning activities. We then went to S-6 to do the dishes from the Maplewood Mindfulness Community Lunch. Everybody had a chance to wash and dry the dishes and put them away. Here is a video of us working hard…


After we had finished our clean up in S-6 we went for a Community Walk.
Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Meditation sitting.




Note to Parents: We will NOT be going to the YMCA tomorrow. Make sure students have lunch.

Daily Report for Monday May 30th 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Hot..

HIGH : 29                     LOW : 12                                P.O.P. : 40 %


Period A: Mr. Wilkens was away today so we had an Occasional teacher. We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We had Circle Time where we talked about what we had done over the weekend, we then filled in our Weekend Journal worksheets. When we had done the worksheets we presented our work to the class.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we went for a walk outside.

Period C: We used the Promethean Board to read some stories. We then went for a Community Walk.


Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Meditation sitting.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Daily Report for Friday May 27th 2016

Daily Report for  Friday May 27th 2016

Weather for Today: Sunny and HOT !!!

HIGH : 28°C                 LOW : 16°C                  P.O.P. : 40%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then did the food prep for our Lunch. Michelle and Jerron set the table. Atshaya washed the lettuce. Courtney grated the cheese and made the Fruit punch. Atshaya, Michelle, Courtney and Jerron all helped to cut up the garnish for the salad. We had Macaroni and Cheese with a Garden Salad. Here is a picture of our delicious meal…

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we went for a walk outside.

Period C: We all helped to clean up the kitchen/classroom and do the dishes. We then had our dessert of cupcakes and ice cream. Jennifer had made blue cupcakes with pink icing to celebrate Atshaya’s birthday. Here is a video of Atshaya getting her birthday cupcake…


After dessert we went for a short community walk.


Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Daily Report for Thursday May 26th 2016

                    

Weather for Today: Rainy and Warm…

HIGH : 23°C                 LOW : 13°C                  P.O.P : 100%


Period A: We were supposed to the YMCA today but Mr. Wilkens had a prior engagement so we could not go. We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then did some coloring so we could take part in a contest being run by Ms. Hamel in Guidance.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands and faces. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using.

Period C: We walked to No Frills to buy the groceries for tomorrow’s lunch. We will be having Macaroni and Cheese and Garden salad. It started to rain while we were in No Frills so we took the bus back to school.

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.




Note to Parents: Lunch Program lunch tomorrow. Send no lunch with students.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Daily Report for Wednesday May 25th 2016



Weather for Today: Overcast and Hot……

HIGH : 28°C                 LOW : 18°C            
               P.O.P. : 40%


Period A: Mr. Wilkens was away in morning as he was at a training session for the Promethean Board. We had Ms. Brass-Hass as our occasional teacher. We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then used the Promethean Board to do both Literacy and Numeracy activities. At the end of the period we had some unstructured time.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands and faces. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using.

Period C: Because our schedule has changed this week we went to the Computer Lab today since we will be cooking on Friday when we have our usual computer time. We worked on various educational program’s. We then went for a Community walk.  

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.


Note to Parents: We will be going to the YMCA tomorrow. Please ensure students have gym clothes and running shoes.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Daily Report Tuesday May 24th for 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Hot !...

HIGH : 27°C                           LOW : 11°C                  P.O.P. : 10%

Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We began with Circle Time, led by Josie, where we talked about what we had done over the long weekend. We then filled in our Weekend Journal worksheets. When we had finished the worksheets we presented them to the class.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we had a little extra time so we went for a short walk outside.

Period C: We began with a Promethean Board activity where we played a patterning game. Atshaya did very well ! We then went to S-6 to wash the dishes and clean up from the Maplewood Mindfulness Community lunch. When we had finished that task we went for a short walk outside.

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.




Note to Parents: We will not be going to the YMCA tomorrow. We will be going on Thursday. Lunch Program will be on Friday this week.

Daily Report for Friday May 20th 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Warm…


Period A: Mr. Wilkens was away for Wesak today so we had Mr. Holt as our occasional teacher. We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then went upstairs to the Computer Lab where we used various educational programs.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using

Period C: We got to watch a fun movie called “: Are We There Yet “.

Period D: We finished watching the movie. We then had some unstructured time. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.





Thursday, May 19, 2016

Daily Report for Thursday May 19th 2016



Weather for Today: Overcast and Warm…

HIGH : 19°C                 LOW : 10°C                  P.O.P. : 20%

Today was the big day !!! We had our Wesak Feast today. We spent the morning getting everything ready for the big meal. Our class was responsible for putting the Roasted Vegetable Tortilla Wraps. At 11:30 most of our guests ( former Maplewood students of Mr. Wilkens ) had arrived and we sat down to the amazing meal we had worked so hard preparing over the last 3 days. Here are some pictures of our final prep work and some pictures of us enjoying our meal….










Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Daily Report for Wednesday May 19th 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Warm….

HIGH : 16°C                 LOW : 4°C                    P.O.P. : 10%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then went to Ms. Z’s class to continue prepping for tomorrow’s special Wesak Luncheon. We all worked very hard and got most of what we needed to get done finished.

Here are some pictures of us hard at work...




Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands and faces. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we had a walk in the hallways.

Period C: We once again went to Ms. Z’s class to continue working on the lunch prep.

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.


Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Daily Report for Tuesday May 17th 2016





Weather for Today: Sunny and Warm…

HIGH : 15°C                 LOW : 4°C                    P.O.P. : 20%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then went to Ms. Z’s class to begin preparation of the food for Thursday’s Wesak Feast. Ms. Z's class will be working with us for the next two days getting ready for the meal. Atshaya cut up the onions and helped to prep the eggplant. Jerron and Atshaya peeled the potatoes. We all had a chance to use the Tortilla press to make some Corn Tortilla’s. Here are some pictures of us working hard at preparing the Feast….



Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands and faces. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we had a walk in the hallways.

Period C: We continued to work on the food prep for Thursday’s feast. We also went to S-6 to do the dishes and clean up from the Maplewood Mindfulness Community lunch. We all had a chance to wash and dry the dishes as well as clean up the kitchen/classroom.

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.




Note to Parents: We will not  be going to the YMCA tomorrow in order to continue to prepare for Thursday's Feast.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Daily Report for Monday 16th 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Warm/cool…

HIGH : 16°C                 LOW : 1°C                    P.O.P. : 70%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We had a Circle Time discussion about what we had done over the weekend. We then filled in our Weekend Journal worksheets. When we had finished our worksheets we took them up with the class.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands and faces. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we had a walk outside in the beautiful weather.

Period C: We joined up with Ms. Z’s class to go to No Frills. We bought the groceries for our special Vesak Feast that we will be having this coming Thursday. We are going to be having a vegetarian feast along with Ms. Z’s class and some of Mr. Wilkens former students. More on this later as we will be prepping for the feast all of this week.

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.




Friday, May 13, 2016

Daily Report for Friday May 13th 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Warm….

HIGH : 20°C                 LOW : 15°C                  P.O.P : 20%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We went for our weekly visit to the Computer Lab. We worked on various educational programs.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands and faces. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we had a walk in the hallways.

Period C: We began by eating some Birthday cake that Ms. Lupo had brought in to celebrate Josie’s birthday. We then started a new activity. We filled some peat pots with potting soil. We then planted some herb seeds in the pots. When we had finished this activity we went for a Community Walk. When we got back to class we had another treat, some delicious Sticky Buns that Mr. Wilkens had made.


Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Daily Report for Wednesday May 11th 2016



Weather for Today: Mainly Sunny and Warm..

HIGH : 18°C                 LOW : 10°C                           P.O.P. : 20%


Today we went on our weekly trip to the Scarborough YMCA. We took the 86 Scarborough bus to Kennedy Station. We then took the LRT to McCowan station and walked to the Y. We got changed and then went upstairs to the track where we walked 28 laps, which equals a mile ! We then went downstairs and used the treadmills to get even more exercise. We then went to the Food Court at Scarborough Town Centre to eat lunch. After we had eaten we went to the local Freshco to buy the groceries for tomorrow’s lunch. We will be having Curry Chicken, Rice and Peas, Coleslaw and homemade Naan. When we had finished shopping we took the TTC back to school.

Upon our return to school we had just enough time for our mindfulness meditation sitting.( Which explains why this Daily Report is a day late ! )

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Daily Report for Tuesday May 10th 2016


Weather for Today: Partly Cloudy and cool…

HIGH : 14°C                 LOW : 4°C          P.O.P. :10%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then used the Promethean Board to do some literacy activities.
Here are some videos of Atshaya and Michelle playing a literacy game…


We then went to S-6 to set the table for the Maplewood Mindfulness Community Lunch. Here are some pictures of us setting the table…



 When we had finished we came back to class where Mr. Wilkens rewarded us with 10 minutes of “Free” time.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands and faces. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using.

Period C: We began with a numeracy activity using the Promethean Board. Everybody had a chance to work on their addition skills. We then went back to S-6 to do the dishes and clean up.

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.



Note to Parents: We will be going to the YMCA tomorrow.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Daily Report for Monday May 9th 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Cool…

HIGH : 13°C                 LOW : 3°C                    LOW : 10%

Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then did our weekly weekend journal activity. We had a Circle Time discussion about what we had done over the weekend. We then filled in our journal worksheets. To finish off we all got to present our journals to the class.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms.  We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using.

Period C: We did our weekly Art activity. Today we were coloring in some Spring Flower prints that Mr. Wilkens gave us. We will be cutting them out and pasting them on to a banner to put outside the classroom in the hallway. We then went for a short walk outside.


Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.

Friday, May 6, 2016

Daily Report for Friday May 6th 2016


Weather for Today: Sunny and Warm….

HIGH : 20°C       LOW : 7°C                    P.O.P. :10%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We went to the Computer Lab where we used various educational programs.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using.

Period C: We watched Mr. Wilkens demonstrate baking Chocolate Chip Cookies. When they were done we all (or most of us) got to eat one of these delicious cookies. Atshaya and Courtney said they did not like cookies so they did not have one.


Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Daily Report for Thursday May 5th 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Cool…

HIGH : 14°C                 LOW : 8°C                    P.O.P. : 40%


Period A: Today we did the food preparation for our lunch. Atshaya and Michelle cut up the onions for the rice pilaf. Mindy and Jerron cut up the Red Pepper for the rice. Courtney made the fruit punch. Mindy and Atshaya also set the table. Romi and Courtney put the pork cubes on skewers for the Souvlaki.

Here is a picture of the finished lunch…


Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we had a little extra time so we went for a short walk.

Period C: We cleaned up the kitchen/classroom. Everybody had a chance to wash and dry the dishes. After we had finished the clean-up we had our dessert of Chocolate Chip Cookies. We then used the Promethean Board to do some patterning activities.

Here are a couple of videos of Michelle and Atshaya doing the activity.



Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.


Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Daily Report for Wednesday May 4th 2016



Weather for Today: Mainly Sunny and Cool…

HIGH : 13°C                 LOW : 4°C                    P.O.P. : 20%


Today we got to go on our weekly trip to the Scarborough YMCA. We took the 86 Scarborough bus to Kennedy Station. We then took the LRT to McCowan station and walked to the Y. We got changed and then went upstairs to the track where we walked 28 laps, which equals a mile ! We then went downstairs and used the treadmills to get even more exercise.
Here is a picture of the class at the YMCA...

 We then went to the Food Court at Scarborough Town Centre to eat lunch. When we had finished lunch we took the TTC back to school.

Upon our return to school we filled in the daily report and had our mindfulness meditation sitting.



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

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Daily Report for Tuesday May 3rd 2016



Weather for Today: Sunny and Cool…

HIGH : 12°C                 LOW : 4°C          P.O.P. : 20%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We then made some Mother’s Day cards using construction paper, pictures from magazines and a whole lot of stickers.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then did some  laundry. We washed the hand and face towels that we have been using. At the end of the period we had a little extra time so we went for a short walk outside.

Period C: We started out by doing some Money Math using plastic money and the Promethean Board. We then went to S-6 to wash the dishes from the Maplewood Mindfulness Community lunch. Here is a picture of Michelle and Atshaya taking their turn at washing and drying…

When we had finished the clean up in S-6 we came back to our classroom and did a little more money math. We then went for a Community Walk.

Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.




Note to Parents: we will be going to the YMCA tomorrow. Please ensure students have running shoes and gym wear.

Monday, May 2, 2016

Daily Report for Monday May 2nd 2016



Weather for Today: Overcast and Cool…

HIGH : 11°C                 LOW : 5°C                    P.O.P :30%


Period A: We began with our Mindfulness Minutes. We had Circle Time, we talked about what we had done over the weekend. We then wrote in our Weekend journal worksheets. When we had finished the worksheets we presented our journals to the class.

Period B: We met Ms. Lupo in our classroom. We then went to the washroom. After we had gone to the washroom we went to the Cosmetology class. We brushed our teeth using a mirror so we could be sure of doing a good job. We then washed our hands. Ms. Lupo then applied some hand cream to our hands and forearms. We then learned about doing laundry when Ms. Lupo put some towels in the washing machine.

Period C: We continued to work on our Mother’s Day project. ( It’s going to be a surprise so we can’t go into detail ! )


Period D: We filled in the daily report. We had our daily Mindfulness Mediation sitting.