Holy Child Educational Center, Inc.

San Jose, Iriga City, Philippines

Theme : EMBRACING the 21st CENTURY CHALLENGES for a LIFE-LONG CONNECTION towards EXCELLENCE LIFE LONG
VOL. VII, NO. 11 SY 2012-2013 2013 TEL. #s (054) 288-3545 / (054) 495-6295 3545 495 2nd TERM SEPTEMBER 13 2012 13,

Literacy Month in September @ HCECi

Twenty September is Literacy Month. This celebration is an opportunity to inculcate the value of literacy and books as the core of education and education as the core of creating a better world. This month, the English Department of HCECi will provide an avenue for pupils to enjoy and experience the wonderful world of communication. We believe that the ld observance and celebration of Literacy month is a great reminder that active reading can have a positive impact on literacy success in our school and community. PROGRAM TITLE:

Academic HATS Walk for Peace & Literacy Part 1 Speech Festival a. Primary (Jazz Chant) b. Intermediate (Choric Speeches) Part 2 Junior High School Lit.Mus.Da. (Literary, Musical and Dance)

VICE-PRINCIPAL ATTENDS ORIENTATION, VICE PRINCIPAL ORGANIZATION of SCHOOL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT (SDRRM)
The regional conference on DRMM was conducted last August 6, 2012 and as part of the mainstreaming program, all schools, district and division are expected to conduct a similar activity. In this connection, the IRIGA CITY DepEd DIVISION conducted an orientation and organization of School Disaster Risk Reduction Management last September 5, 2012. The activity aimed to (1) orient participants on the implementation of DRRM; (2) organize their respective SDRRM Committee; and (3) prepare an action plan for the SDRRM. Participants to this activity were the PSDS, School Heads of the elementary and secondary schools, public and private together with their respective school DRRM coordinators. Mr. Melvin C. Federis, HCECi Vice-Principal attended the said Principal conference at the Division Teachers Hall.

ACADEMIC HATS WALK for LITERACY & PEACE

OBJECTIVES: This event aims to meet the following end results: 1. to assist pupils to becoming independent learners through exposure to different learning competitions and educational activities in reading, writing, listening and speaking. 2. to hone pupils holistic tendencies in literary ls appreciation that will sharpen their wit and skills in the four areas of literacy. 3. to increase awareness and knowledge that literacy and language development is the key to lasting peace and engaged citizenship. ENDURING UNDERSTANDING 1. Peace, the heart of Literacy. 2. Fashion is a kind of communication. Its a language without words. A great hat speaks for itself. 3. Read, Write, Speak English for all and for LIFE! BIG IDEA My Words,

HCECi celebrates Birthday of Mama Mary

My World.

TRANSFER TASKS 1. Spelling Bee Contest (open to all levels) 2. Guess-the-Word; thats the word (Gr. 1 Word; 1-6) 3. Word Cracking (Jr. High School) 4. Open Mic Season 3 (Open to all) 5. Library Nook Contest 6. Grammar Quiz (Gr. 1-9) 9) 7. Childrens Literary Quiz (Gr. 1 1-9) 8. Poem/Essay Writing Contest 9. Art / Poster/ Slogan Making Contest 10. Word Wall (classroom) 11. Letter Writing & Card Making (PEER Letter Day)

HCECians jointly prayed the HOLY ROSARY on their post-celebration of Mama Mary post celebration Marys birthday last September 10, 2012 as a gift and act of reverence and thanksgiving to Her. The celebration was highlighted with a Eucharistic ebration Celebration with Msgr. Jonie V.. Aguirre as the V mass celebrant and the singing of a happy birthday song to Ina. There was also a prayer vigil and offering of roses/flowers to INA.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 (FRIDAY) , NO CLASSES (PEAFRANCIA FIESTA) PEAFRANCIA

PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT (P.T.A.) WEEK next WEEK, September 18-21, 2012 21,
SECURE a TEST PERMIT and SUBMIT IT on MONDAY, September 17, 2012.

DOWNLOAD the Vol. 7, Issue ISSUES 2012-2013 PARENTS BULLETIN PREVIOUSNo. 10 SY of the Parents Bulletin @ www.facebook.com/parentsbulletin TS September 13, 2012 Page 1

SCHOOL POLICY
STRICTLY NO PROCESSING of TEST PERMITS during Exam Days / Performance Task Assessment Days
Last terms cooperation and adherence to school policies of the HCECi parents resulted in a hassle, worry-free exam days. Test permits were processed, released and submitted to the class advisers days before the exam days. This Second Term, the school expects that there will be no long queue at the accounting office on the first day of exam/PTA to pay the bills and claim the test permits. This practice does not help the students to have the correct mind set for the exam. They are put under stress and the energy supposed to be spent for cognitive activities are consumed in that stressful queue of lining up. This mind condition will surely affect the pupils performance during the exam. The school is once again asking for the cooperation of the parents and guardians regarding this matter. LETS PROVIDE OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN WORRY-FREE EXAM and PTA DAYS.

other electronic gadgets like mp3 player, Ipad, gameboy, etc. The following will be strictly enforced: First Offense Cellphones/Other Electronic Gadget will be confiscated and will be returned to the owner after a week. Second Offense Cellphones/Other Electronic Gadget will be confiscated and will be returned through the parents after a week. Third Offense Cellphones/Other Electronic Gadget will be confiscated and will be returned to the owner at the end of the school year. Fourth Offense Cellphones/Other Electronic Gadget will be confiscated and will be returned to the owner at the end of the school year and an infraction of the school policy will be noted in the Pupil/Students Deportment Record.

ON SCHOOL MATERIALS LEFT IN THE HOUSE

Second reprint, PB Vol. 7, Issue No. 3, s. 2012

APPOINTMENT WITH TEACHERS

Second reprint, PB Vol. 7, Issue No. 3, s. 2012

Parents/Guardians who need to have a conference (no matter how short it is) must see the teacher AFTER CLASS for they need to prepare their classrooms, materials. Even during their break time, advisers or teachers are supervising their pupils, hence conference is prohibited. For pressing concerns, parents are advised to course the matter to the office of the Principal. Inquiries and complaints should be coursed through the Office of the Vice-Principal/HeadSA. There have been incidents that this policy is not being observed by some parents. Your cooperation regarding this matter is highly appreciated.

Students tend to forget some school materials to be brought to school and be used for the day. Once they do, they call their parents through the use of the schools line. If this happens to your child, and you have to bring the school materials they have left in the house, kindly observe the following guidelines: 1. Secure the material with its proper label : NAME, Grade & Section. 2. Endorse the materials to the Guard-onDuty and state purpose/reasons for the school materials. 3. The guard-on-duty, duly authorized person, will be the one to proceed to the classroom to give such materials, which in turn, will be acknowledged by the pupil / teacher.

PHONE CALLS PERMIT TO USE

ALLOWED

WITH

ON CELLULAR PHONES & OTHER GADGETS

Second reprint, PB Vol. 7, Issue No. 3, s. 2012

In as much as the school recognizes the importance of the cell phones as communication tools, its use by the students and pupils in the campus is NOT ALLOWED. Cell phones are not to be brought in the campus for SAFETY REASONS. For the past years, reports on lost cell phones were noted and since the school is not liable of any loses of this kind, strict no bringing of cell phone is enforced. Same guidelines No. be observed for PARENTS BULLETIN Vol. 7, Issuewill 10 SY 2012-2013

Phone calls to parents by the students will be allowed only if they will secure the PERMIT to USE from the Registrars Office. This is to regulate the use of the school phone when students call their parents. Here are some allowable reasons for students to use the phone: 1. forget to bring the school materials; 2. emergency cases 3. fetching time has already elapsed; 4. other reasons which are deemed necessary and with the permission from the Office.
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FIRST TERM CLASS PERFORMANCE (K.R.A.)

ATT PUC UNI PTC DISC PB SECTION 95.73 98.58 99.31 88.60 100.00 93.27 LOVE 98.58 97.25 98.33 98.83 99.33 61.67 FORTITUDE 94.84 99.40 99.44 98.64 95.80 92.73 PIETY 99.34 99.43 100.00 99.68 99.82 70.77 WISDOM 98.76 99.21 99.33 99.12 99.60 80.91 FAITH 98.74 99.73 100.00 98.09 97.50 72.31 CHARITY 98.62 96.22 99.33 98.67 87.28 92.22 PEACE 98.00 87.08 96.97 100.00 99.33 94.29 UNITY 99.39 99.33 100.00 97.83 89.17 PERSEVERANCE 99.44 98.43 98.68 99.69 99.37 99.71 88.15 FIDELITY 94.76 97.34 90.00 83.00 85.20 39.23 PRUDENCE 98.21 98.98 97.03 99.30 92.30 93.64 HUMILITY 98.83 99.08 99.27 99.01 97.77 80.71 ST. FRANCIS 95.99 95.03 99.30 98.65 95.65 77.78 ST. THERESE 97.93 96.74 98.35 95.04 98.82 85.71 ST. JUDE 97.746 97.476 98.379 97.067 96.397 80.836 GEN.AV Note : Data come from Class Advisers. AVE 95.914 92.333 96.810 94.839 96.156 94.394 95.390 95.945 97.528 97.339 81.588 96.575 95.777 93.733 95.432 94.650 RANK

Class Highest KRAs

ATTENDANCE Grade 5 Perseverance PUNCTUALITY Grade 3 Charity UNIFORM Grade 3 Charity PTC Notebook Grade 4 Unity Grade 5 Perseverance DISCIPLINE Grade 1 Love PB Reply Slips Grade 4 Unity GENERAL AVERAGE
Rank 1 5 Perseverance Rank 2 Fidelity Rank 3 - Piety

7 14 3 11 5 12 10 6 1 2 15 4 8 13 9

First PTC set on Sept. 22 for Grades 2-9

The term conference with the parents is set to happen to September 22, 2012 for Grades 2-9 at the Multi-Purpose Center. Purpose This is the time to see the fruit of the childs efforts in school of every HCECi parent. The report card for the first term will be given to the parents who will be given a maximum of 10 minutes to talk to the class adviser. If there are concerns that need a lengthy discussion, parents are requested to send a note through the PTC notebook to set the time for extended conference.

CLASS PERFORMANCE for FIRST TERM SY 2012-2013 on KRAs 2012 2013

120.000 100.000 80.000 60.000 40.000 20.000 0.000
ATTENDANCE PUNCTUALITY SCHOOL UNIFORM PTC NOTEBOOKS DISCIPLINE PB REPLY SLIPS

SCHEDULE of PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE This is an excellent opportunity to find out how TEACHER
8:30 9:30 A.M. Level Meeting Attendees will register and will be given the PRIORITY NUMBER for the Distribution of Report Cards. Venue : Classroom Assignments 9:30 11:30 A.M. Distribution of Report Cards Venue : MPC AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Celebration of the 21st Anniversary in February 2013 2. Presentation of the Level Theme 3. For Gr. 3 First Communion initial details l 4. For Gr. 6 Confirmation, Soiree and Graduation initial details

Cont. First PTC set on Sept. 22 for Grades 2 2-9

Priority Number will be followed.

Earns EMAMs Earn Extra Merits, Attend MeetingS

a. 0.5 upon registration from 8:00 8:30 b. 1.5 attendance within the meeting c. 1.0 attendance during the Release of Cards PARENTS BULLETINfor your child 10 SY 2012-2013 EARN TS 3 ARA points Vol. 7, Issue No.

your child is adjusting to the school year and to get to know his/her class advisers and subject teachers. Here are some general hints on how to have a successful conference: 1. Ask your child if there is anything that he would like you to discuss with the teacher. 2. Jot down everything that you want to talk about at the conference. 3. Arrive promptly or a few minutes early. 4. Begin with positive comments about the teacher or classroom. 5. Avoid lengthy discussion of topics that are not related to the purpose of the conference. 6. Be open to suggestions from the teacher or facilitator. 7. Keep your emotions under control. 8. Take notes about what has been discussed and share them with your child. 9. Express appreciation for the conference. September 13, allotted 10. Do not stay beyond your 2012 time. Page 3

NEWS TIDBITS
BENEGAS WOWS AUDIENCE for OPEN MIC
The school invitation for Open Mikers have been responded by eager and excited HCECians who have what it takes to deliver literary pieces right in front of his/her fellow HCECians. Last Thursday, September 6, 2012, a grade four Peace HCECian bravely conveyed her masterpiece after the morning rituals. She was Julianne D. Benegas who delievered a declamation piece / monologue entitled A GLASS of WATER. Benegas will be credited 5 ARA points for this.

FOR YOU TO KNOW

IMPORTANT DATES & ACTIVITIES

SEPTEMBER
14
Fri Wed-Fri

PEAFRANCIA FIESTA
NO CLASSES NO TEST PERMIT NO P.T.A. POLICY

19-21 2nd PERFORMANCE TASK ASSESSMENT

22
Sat

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE (Gr. 2-9)

DISTRIBUTION of 1st TERM REPORT CARDS (8:30 a.m.)

28
Fri

LMC CULMINATING ACTIVITY 2012 (1:30 p.m.)

Launching of United Nations / Rosary Month / Halloween

29
Sat

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE (Gr. 1)

DISTRIBUTION of 1st TERM REPORT CARDS (8:00 a.m.)

SPELLING BEE ELIMINATIONS CONDUCTED; HCECians TO PARTICIPATE GTWTTW NEXT WEEK

This weeks elimination rounds for the SPELLING BEE were conducted to arrive at the best spellers for each level. This was being conducted in connection with the celebration of the Literacy Month for September. Results of the eliminations will be posted next issue. Meanwhile, Guess-theWord; thats-the-word will be done next week starting Monday for the Junior High School. The students from high school department will be doing the WORD CRACKING.

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SATURDAY ACTIVITIES ARE CALLED-OFF THIS Saturday IN OBSERVANCE of the FEAST OF PEAFRANCIA.
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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB CONDUCTS FIRST PHOTO EXHIBIT

Last week, pictures and best photos on nature and personal picks of the photography club members were displayed at the Pupils Activity Area (PAA) for public viewing. This affirms that in HCECi, students are honed not only in Academics but also in Academic-Related Activity. The said photo exhibit is just one of the many installments of the photo gallery the club will be producing for the next two years. This club spearheads the documentation of the school activities

WATCH OUT FOR THE MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY TRAINING COURSE, a 7-SATURDAY MORNING SESSION INTENDED for HCECians ENRICHMENT & REMEDIATION CLASSES in MATHEMATICS THIS OCTOBER, 2012! Keep posted for details and enrolment procedure
************************************ Thank you for making yourself well-informed on school matters by reading the New Parents Bulletin.

MR. MELVIN C. FEDERIS

School Vice-Principal

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDEES WHO HAVE NOT INCURRED ANY ABSENCES AND/OR TARDINESS for the FIRST TERM!!!
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY TRAINING COURSE ( ) I would like to register my child in the MPTC Program.

MRS. ANNA LUISA S. TIRAO

School Principal

MRS. TERESITA P. NADAL

School Directress

REPLY SLIP

I have received and read the PB Vol. 7, Issue No. 11 dated September 13, 2012.
________________________________________ Students Name/Level/Section ________________________________________ Parents Signature Over Printed Name
September 13, 2012 Page 4

Name of Pupil/s Grade/Section _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

Submit this pre-registration form to MDM. ELENA B. OAFALLAS, Subj. Area Head, Math

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