The+Lollipop+People

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//__**Our Action Plan!**__//

if each Lollipop Person should do some baking- e.g. Megan; Cupcakes, Zena; Cookies, Joanne; Cake. It'll have to be next term, a cause we got two other groups selling their baking on the last Friday, & Friday's the best day, I really dunno why... Good prices might be; (per one) JUST MY IDEA- PROBABLY NOT VERY GOOD!!! I also think that we shouldn't actually BUY the stuff for the centre, because we don't know what they have. It would be better to just hand over the money, and let them, who know EXACTLY what's needed, to buy stuff. THIS TOO, IS JUST MY OPINION, just wanna make that VERY CLEAR! =) Thank you. || I think your idea is good, but I don't think we just hand over our money from fundraising because we don't really raise a lot of money froming selling cupcakes and they might don't need money. I think we should spend that money to buy some stuff for what we are going to do such like brush or paint for painting.. It was just my thought.... Thanks, Joanne. I've been thinking about that too. But if we are to spend the money, I think we should go for a pre-vist first, and make a list of the things they need. Then we go buy JUST what they need. And the stuff we're gonna do with them, like painting, we should get EXTRA supplies for. =D || Fudge $1.00 per slice Cake slices $1.50 Fun size Chocolate 50c cookies 50c (around 2 weeks later) drat we cant do our action plan but I think we can do something else . I think we should make a book of our day there. We should also get them some chalk and maybe a puzzle like on their list. In the book we should have photos of what we did with the children. ||  || = __New Action plan!__ =
 * Name || Idea || Comments ||
 * Megan || I think, our action plan should include some fundraising. I think the best way would be
 * $1.00 for plain cupcake, 50c extra for icing
 * $0.50 for a cookie
 * $1.50- $2.00 for cake slice (depends on size!)
 * Joanne || We are going to Macleans Day Care Centre on 28th of October 2009. I hope my mum would be able to take us....... After we get there, we are || ||
 * Zena || I agree with Megan but have lower prices so the kids buy more and it will make more money. I also think we should have fudge at our stall but we will have to talk to Mrs P about it Later. I also think that we should Buy things for the daycare centre instead of just giving them the money. But I still think Megan's idea was really cool.

Since the funds are low, this part of war, the Lollipop People needed to rethink a BETTER action plan, or the enemy will discover the war plan! TIME, cause it'll take FOREVER to get all the parents of the kids permission to take photos of them. Pity. =( ||  ||
 * Name || Idea || Comments ||
 * Megan || The Lollipop People should just give their
 * Zena ||  ||   ||
 * Joanne ||  ||   ||

Cute Little Dino-Baby!!!!!!! (R. J. Cooperal Jr. - Son of R. J. Cooperal. Property of the Lollipop People)

||= I think they provide toys, and games to play. They also provide a safe, fun environment, for the little 'uns to play in!!! =D ||= They do provide entertainment. They had paints, crayons, etc. Their outside area was great. The only thing kind of annoying was that if it raining the kids couldn't go and play outside. But it was filled with interesting things to do. There was boxes to hide in/ climb on, in all sizes. It's great. There was home-made swings- of an old tyre and a giant can thing... The recyle. I loved it. The children are all so sweet!!! ||= Megan || ||= What we did at the day care centre was reading some books to them like I thought, helping them to draw and playing with them. Thay liked to play hide and seek and throwing the balls. ||= Joanne || need compared to us??? (Why is 'Nap-Time' needed in pre-school & not Intermediate???) ||= I think they need around two- three more hours sleep than us, because they are awake at night more than us, and their brains are still growing, @ a higher rate than ours. (>_<) sleep EACH NIGHT. We need only 8-10, depending on the the person. They normally get about 8-10 hours in the night, so they need about 1-2 more hours, hence; NAP-TIME!!! ^_^ ||= Megan || my brother and I were young, we used to sing and dance together almost every day! Also, I think that they don't like nap time. ||= They like most activites they do at daycare centre, but they don't seem to like nap time like I guessed. They seem bored and keep talking with friends and flipping the books.... ||= Joanne || What activities do they do at the daycare to help the children learn? ||= I think that the staff will read to the children and drawing (that can help them learn to write) and lots of other activities. ||= They read to the kids and help them learn to read. They also do quite alot of drawing and painting with the children and encourage them to write their own name. ||= Zena || = __**Our** **Work- Table;**__ =
 * = Question ||= Hypothesis ||= Answer ||= Name ||
 * = How does Macleans Daycare cater for the individual needs of the children?
 * = How can we help Macleans Daycare Centre? ||= I think we might be able to do...
 * Sing a song! ( ALL Megan! hehe )
 * Read interesting children's books
 * = What kind of help do daycare centres need from the community? ||= I think they will need help by people fundrasing and get learning resouces like books and musical instuments, etc. ||= They actually need people to help out there more and yes they do need fundraising for things like: Things for the children to play with, Food for the lunches, and also things that will help keep the daycare centre up to scratch. ||= Zena ||
 * = How much sleep/rest do he children @ the day-care centre
 * ||= Most of the websites I went to said that smaller children need 10-12 hour
 * = What sort of activities do the children like and what activities don't they like? ||= I think that they like to sing and dance, because when

=Daily reflection=

table, and did my hypothesises for my questions. ^_^ I was also thinking of talking with the group about the fundraising. We need to decide soon, or we'll be the last group to do **__something!!!__** It think we should make some baking; like cupcakes, or fudge. (YUMMY!!!!!) Then, we should take the money we earned with us to the day-care, when we go to help one day, we'll give the owner the money, to spend on new things for the place!!! I think it'll also be awesome if we bring some cupcakes. To take to the daycare as well, to give to good little children. Which will help discourage bad behaviour!!! <@_@> ||< Today I wrote my questions and hypothesis. Like Megan I think we need to do something soon! I also think we should get them to put a notice on the brodcast saying"If you have any childrens or toys that you don't want bring them to room 12." then we will give the collection to Macleans Childcare. :-) || I WAS AT ESOL || **Hey, check out my feedback at the end of your Wiki. Mr Read.** || also put up the "lollipop song" up,a cause I couldn't find the other one, and it's an awesome song to do with lollipops!!! =D ||< soz at production || Today I finished writing my questions and hypothesis. Like Megan and Zena, I think we need to like a fundraising or something useful. I hope we will go to an actual day care soon. ||  || put a cute little 'Dino-Baby' photo,and it's caption. I put my idea for our action plan up. I hope someone will comment on it soon, as I'm DYING to hear what the others think of it, but I hope they don't copy!!! ||< soz at production || And I thought about my action plan & will type it up soon. I also put my thoughts of what we could do at the day-care. ||   || progress. I transferred our reflections to the table Mr. Read preferred. Mr. Read edited our questions to make them more readable. I'm still waiting for people to comment on my ideas for our Action Plan.
 * **Date** || ** Megan ** ||< ** Zena ** || ** Joanne ** || Captain Read ||
 * 14/9/2009 || Today I finished off my questions, made this
 * 15/9/2009 || Today I put the shiny words; "Macleans Child Care"- yay me!!! I
 * 16/9/2009 || Today we made a table called 'Our Action Plan!' table. We also
 * 17/9/2009 || Today we, as a group, met with Mr. Read to talk about our

Later; We organised what we needed to IMMEDIATELY do! Like talk to Zena. (She's avoiding us.) Since Zena left Joanne & I, we decided to look at what we could do at the centre. We came up with fun things. =) Finger-painting is one... =D The rest'll soon be in the 'Action Plan' part of our page! ||<  ||< Today we met Mr. Read and talked about what we have done so far. Like Megan wrote, Mr. Read corrected our questions. After lunch, we ( Megan and me) talked about what we could do at an actual daycare, which mean our 'Action Plan'. We thought that we could do Anyway we just need to talk with Zena for final discussion . ||   || I forgot my notes on Strategies for reinforcing Fort Macleans, so I'll attend to that Monday, at 0820hours. Corporal, and Scribe, Megan, Out. ||<   ||<   ||   ||
 * Play with the kids - hide and seek..?
 * Read some interesting children books to them
 * Painting - Finger paint (It's actually my idea!-_-)
 * 19/9/2009 || Today, I just did a little editing, and put down my thoughts on some of the comments.

To be continued..... ||  ||   || I think they know it is us. They might have caller id or they are never home. ||  ||   ||
 * 21/9/2009 || Today I wrote up what we did in the Group reflection table. I'm DYING for the pre-visit. I can't wait to see what they really need. I think we should contact Mrs (Queen) Parkinson soon. ||< I am going to try call the daycare centre to arrange a pre-visit after school one day soon. || We promoted Corporal Megan to Corporal -Scribe Megan. Yay!! Also, we promoted Zena to Leprecorn (Higher than Corporal only just lower than Corporal Scribe) Zena. Finally I start to be called Sergeant Werewolf Joanne ... I don't know why I agreed with werewolf..... but I like it! ||  ||
 * 22/9/2009 || Today I just floated round the page and edited what needed editing, etc.. I also commented on Zena's action plan idea, but that goes for Joanne as well. ||< Today I wrote more on our action plan and said what I thought. I think we are going to decide a date for our pre-vist but I need to dicuss this with Scribe Corporal Megan and Sergeant Jo Jo.
 * 24/9/2009 ||  ||< No one is answering???
 * 13/10/2009 ||  ||< Hey read group refelection to see mine ||   ||   ||
 * 15/10/2009 || We also made ourselves familar with some of the children there. =) || Today we went to the centre for a pre visit. We introduced ourselves and had a look around . ||  ||   ||
 * 27/10/09 || Another plan to go to the Fort (daycare) fell though. But now we have ANOTHER plan, meaning this one might actually work! Zena's mum is going to pick us up at 1200hrs, at BBI. She'll then drive us there, and stay with the group, the whole time. At 2 0'clock, Zena's mum will take us all back to school. Gods Willing, It'll work. ||  || Today, we couldn't manage to go to the daycare centre for the actual visit... but we are going to visit there on Thursday, which is 29th of October 2009 and Zena's mum will be supervising us. ||   ||
 * 29/10/09 || It worked!!! We were actually able to go!!! No hitch! The Battle is won! YESSS!!! (I wrote in the group reflection- go there for my account.) || Yay we did it. We actually went to the centre! It was cool. We read to the children and we played hide and seek with them. When we were doing some painting with them a little girl turned around with a paint brush in her hand and got it all over my uniform!!! She said opps then just carried on. But I had heaps of fun and it felt nice to helpout. || Today, we actually visited the daycare centre. We had a great time with kids. We read some books with them and played hide and seek. We also played throwing balls. We also did some painting and I got Josh's painting. I was really nice to help and play with them. I hope I could go to the daycare centre agina and meet them. ^_^ ||  ||
 * 1/11/09 ||  || Hey I don't think this counts but today I went back to see an old friend and we helped out by painting the centre's play house. ||   ||   ||

=**Daily Group reflection (Write what progress you've made and how things are going)**= E.g. Today we made our permission slip that will allow us to go and do our inquiry topic. We also answered all of our questions. Our next step is getting all of the materials that we need.** || = = =Teacher Feedback/Feed Forward=
 * **Date** || **Reflection:
 * 17/9/2009 || Today was a busy day for the Lollipop People. Zena was mostly absent, but Megan & Joanne were left to battle on. First we had reinforcements put in place; the group reflection chart, a new personal reflection table, and the teacher comment table. Sergeant Joanne & Corpral Megan thought it a good idea to think of a good plan of action. Like putting 'Cheifs' in place, of things like painting, outside activities, etc. Sergeant Zena needs to contract base, and base control, ASAP. Corporal, and Scribe, Megan; Out. **You have such a good sense of humour Megan! Mr Read.** ||
 * 18/9/2009 || Today, Sergeant Joanne go cold feet, and took leave. Sergeant Zena finally stepped up, and Corporal Megan & Corporal Read still battled on. Thinking of possible battle days, both Sergeant Zena & Corporal Megan sat in their comfortable office, not thinking of the thousands of people, being submitted to war; to DAY CARE!!!!! (Gasp!) Mr. Read was promoted to Captain Read, and Queen Parkinson says if he and his troops live through this, he'll be Knighted. A previsit to Fort Macleans Child-Care is in order. Corporal Megan believes the sooner the better, before Season (Term, for dim-wits) 4 starts. The War will be lost if we don't act fast. Sergeant Zena contacted Fort Macleans Child-Care, but the pre-war inspection is a must. We need to fundraise, then buy supplies, and reinforcements that they need. Corporal, and Scribe, Megan; Out. **Captain Read is delighted (not to mention honoured)(or to mention suspicious) to be promoted to Captain. This can only mean one thing! I'm going over the top. Yes, that's it. Now how am I going to get out of this? (Mohawwwhahaha) ** ||
 * 21/9/2009 || ** Today the all the troops were tired (probably because of the free pie in the mess hall). So we decided to edit our work and do some research of common things most forts, like Fort Macleans, need. Corproral Megan discovered that art supplies are short, but a pre-visit to the fort will help clear the air. Captain Read did help with this discovery. Maybe he wouldn't be sent over the top after-all. Corporal Megan says he'll have to work EXTRA hard to change Queen Parkinson's mind. Our grand Corporal also pointed out that Leprecorn/ Sergeant Zena's home- ground issue is also resolved, being done 'n' dusted buy 24th of September. A meeting with the Queen must also be arranged. The date the funds should be earned needs to be set. Corporal Megan suggests checking the HQ the next free moment the People have, to request a meeting with Her Highness. Corporal, and Scribe, Megan; Out. Hello troops, it's Captain Read here. It's rather flash up here at HQ and rather hard not to get used to all the mod cons like the officers mess and latrines that flush. I've good news and bad news. Firstly the BAD news. Queen Parkinson is flying to Fiji tomorrow and will miss the big push. We'll have to deal with the Duchess of Shearing or Duke Dickinson for the next 2 days. The good news is that we've only got 2 days left before a bit of leave back in the motherland. Bout time too. Even I've had enough of me.** ||
 * 24/9/2009 || **Today the Lollipop People troops continued to battle, dispite Sergeant Joanne having to finish off sewing for Mother Barnett. Sergeant Zena wrote suitable prices for the funds for reinforcements. Since news of the Queen leaving, probably to stop herself getting caught up in the big push business. We might be able to converse with Duke Dickinson, at stratigetic work hour, (1020hrs). We wish to talk with Captain Read about this. Corporal, and Scribe Megan, Out.** ||
 * 12/10/2009 || ** Today I (Sergeant Zena) was the only one at base :-( .So I had some quite thinking time and thought of a sutible day to go to the daycare centre for a pre-visit and on the actual day to visit the children. We would sail down there on Wednesday the 14th of October and have a pre-visit and on Thursday the 22nd of October we shall march down there for the day. But I will have to talk to the others before I consult with the Centre's Captain. I have also thought we could do the stall on monday instead of friday because all the navy troops will have more money after getting paid. :-). Sergeant /Leprecorn Zena (acting for Corporal Scribe Megan); Out ** ||
 * 28/10/2009 || **The Lollipop People have been busy in the field! After many a plans falling though, we have finally got a solution! Zena's mother is taking us to the Fort, (very brave of her, since guns and tanks'll be all round). She'll watch our back when we get there, staying with us as protection 24/7- minus FLUSHING TOLIET breaks- (Forts are so modern these days!!!). This will all go into action 29 (Thursday) 2009, 1200hrs. And we'll return to base 1400hrs- if we survive. Captain Read isn't going over the top, poor guy got 'imself stuck in some fancy office. We also have a solution to the funds problem; Zena & I are going to take some flash-looking cameras, (our families own- not the Queens), and snap some fun photos of the people and children there. We're then going to print (still don't know what that is...?) and put those into a books, (which hardly anyone at Base knows how to do...). Then we send it to 'em, so they'll remember the brave Lollipop People. This maybe the last time a TRUE Lollipop Person will ever write on... this, this paper- machine. Gods allowing someone'll load our book onto this page. And maybe, as you read this future-less writer's words, you will know what a TRUE Lollipop is made from. Corporal and Scribe, Megan; Out.** ||
 * 29/10/2009 || **We did it!!! And survived!!! All three Lollipop People have no injuries!!! And Captain Read is well, and out of his office. Anyway; the Lollipop People were all well and ready for the long-anticipated Big Push! All at base on time, passes for going down river at the ready. It was 1205hrs, and the river-raft and it's gracious owner were waiting. On the short trip to Fort Macleans, the troops were buzzing with ideas. Unfortunatley, the Fort wasn't. They were settling down after their lunch, for either a nap, or rest. But the troops were determined to make the most of that. Out of those who were resting, they wandered round, introducing themselves to the more social ones, and saying "Hi!" to the none-speakers. When rest period finished, we took turns reading them a story each. After most of them were up, we asked if could go outside. Their nice 'teachers' and helpers there said sure! So outside into the sunshine we went. A couple of girls suggested we play hide and seek, and the comment was greeted warmly. So one of the workers and the three Lollipop People prepared; its a dangerous game. Our Corporal counted first. Finding them was easy; they hide BEHIND boxes, and giggled on a regular basis. A Lollipop Person had a solution. When our helper counted, we called out to those children unable to find a proper place to hide, and found one for them, after telling them NOT to giggle. They are great, cooperative children. Time flies when you're having fun. And true fun is rare for troops. All to soon it was 1330hrs. We decided that painting was a suitable way to prove our helping the Fort, since photos required Parental consent. A young lass gave me hers. I gave her mine. She's sweet. The Sergeants also go one each, from a lass or lad who went to the Fort for protection. Thats all this Corporal has to report. If the Sergeants or Captain have anything to add, don't hesitate to. Corporal and Scribe, Megan; Out.**
 * A smashing report corporal Jago! A marvelous account of what happened during the big push. I am so glad you survived your encounters and didn't get lost during hide and seek. Those kids would have loved all the attention and they'll never forget your visit. I accept the painting as proof that you did indeed accomplish your mission. Well done troop! Captain Read.** ||


 * **Date** || **Mr Read's Feedback/ Feed Forward** || **Zena****'s comment** || **Megan's** **comment** || **Joanne****'s comment** ||
 * ** 17/9

21/9

2/11** || **   With regard to your action plan it is very important to first establish what the daycare actually requires. They may not need any money but they may require other things such as newspaper or materials for their craft area. Sophie love to make things there with a variety of bits and pieces. May I suggest you organize a pre-visit for after school some time. You could see the place for yourself and talk with the staff. You did well today as Zena left you for the Production! Can you believe it????? Keep up the good work girls. You're doing so well.

Thanks for your feedback comments. It's great to know that my soldiers actually read what I say. It's about time corporal Zena did something and got out of HQ to call the front lines. I'm looking forward to hearing what the arrangements are. Let me know asap please. Captain Read. (the first Read to make officer.......a momentous occasion for our family.)

I enjoyed reading your group reflection, troops. Hang in there. The cavalry is on it's way!

A smashing report corporal Jago! A marvelous account of what happened during the big push. I am so glad you survived your encounters and didn't get lost during hide and seek. Those kids would have loved all the attention and they'll never forget your visit. I accept the painting as proof that you did indeed accomplish your mission. Well done troop! Captain Read. Thank you, Captain. I believe it is the troops that would be most glad that no one was lost in Hide & Seek, etc. We do not except the cowardly chickens that leave mates behind. That is not Lollipop People way.

Well soldiers, with the big push now over and all the reports filed, General Parkinson is extremely delighted with your bravery in the face of young kids. I've been promoted to Major (that's the way it works in the military; you do the work and I get the glory. However, I'm prepared to share a bit around and I'm promoting you all. Megan you're now 1st Lieutenant, Zena and Joanne, you're Sergeant Majors. Congratulations troops. I'm also awarding you a medal, the B.A.D. Bravery At a Daycare. This presentation will occur at HQ at 0530 hrs. Bravo chaps and tally ho. Major Read. F.A.T. (Fat and Tired) Final Grade A

Meaning no disrespect, Major Read F.A.T., but I refuse, and being a 1st Lieutenant and all I can, to get up at 0500, to get a medal, entitled B.A.D.. Please post it to me at number 1 Important-Persons Drive, Auckland. I would, however, like to thank you on our final grade- being A- and I believe, though, that it would be a greater honour if the people below HQ- thats the Lollipop People- knew what that was! As a final note, this Lieutenant would like to congradualate you on your success, and promotion. Sergeant Majors, its been a pleasure working with you. I'll see you in the ranks.

Fair enough 1st Lieutentant. I will ask my adjutant to post your medal to your newly acquired digs. It will arrive by despatch at 0530 hrs. As for your final grade, it is truly well deserved soldier. We need more soldiers of your calibre in Her Majesties service so I can get promoted even further. By the way old chap, thanks for your congratulations about that. Now I'm a major I seem to be even further from the front line. Oh, how I miss the trenches.

Now enjoy your latest posting up North. I hear the front line is rather quiet at this time of the year, so enjoy the sights and sounds. ** Of Course! LOL have heaps of fun on your leave! || I totally agree with Sergeant Joanne and Captain Read we can organise going after school one day soon. || I agree with Sergeants Zena & Joanne, and Captain Read. But we need a pre-vist to the Fort Child-Care, to see what they need. If we don't, we may as well say the children need to see good uniforms, and go buy a funky outfit for ourselfs!!! (Hmm- they might need to see that!!!). || I have been just think about that! They might don't really need any money, and i thought that maybe we can just buy some stuff for what we are going to do with the kids. Paint, brush or some paper..for instance. ||