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Holy Child Educational Center San Jose, Iriga City

Parents’ Bulletin AY 2008-2009 VOL 4 No. 02

JUNE 26, 2009

ACADEMIC THEME: STRENGTHENING THE ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER EXCELLENCE BY ENHANCING ENDURING LEARNING

First Term Theme: Establishing the Potentials of the Intellect Through Values integration

95% Retention rate for AY 2009-2010: A great reason to be thankful Holy Child Main Campus is more than grateful to all the parents who remain to be loyal and continuously believe in the school’s cause and thrust. This year’s retention rate is 95%, which is higher than last year’s rate of 88%. In spite of the financial crisis, the HCEC parents still hold on to their unwavering commitment to their child’s education in the mantle protection and leadership of HCEC. In response to this steadfast belief and trust of the HCEC parents, the school recommits and re-dedicates its mission and vision for the maximum development of the HCECians. Thank you to all the HCEC TEAM Parents!

Grade 1 Obedience Parents almost hit the target At 92% attendance, the Grade 1 Obedience Parents almost hit the 100% target! With this they manifested their support and collaboration to the Parents’ Orientation last June 20, 2009. It was held for the new parents and members of the grade school division. To get oriented with the systems, procedures and policies in HCEC Grade school. Likewise, the General PTA Assembly held in the afternoon for the parents from other levels had a positive response compared with the last year’s data. With 70% attendance, a +14% increase in attendance is acceptable.

Important academic issues were expounded to the assembly by the school principal, the institutional academic theme was presented by the Head of Discipline, Mr. Dominic Bagacina and the major school activities and initiatives by the Office of the Student Affairs were presented by Mr. Melvin Federis. The election of Homeroom Parents’ Officers were held after the general meeting, after which, the level representatives were chosen from among the elected presidents in every level. (Please see the other page for the complete list) Congratulations to all the elected HR Parent Officers and Level Representatives. The school appreciates your willingness to serve the school for the great cause for your children’s welfare.

Dance Dance Academy Recital, First in HCEC The very first Dance Workshop for the grade school held last summer yielded 21 young kinesthetic dancers who showed their prowess in dancing the different genres of dances during their First Dance Recital last June 19, 2009. From hip-hop to folkdance to Jazz to Ballroom dance, the Dance Academy Dancers (DADs) put the grade-schoolers into amazement and wonders as they gracefully swayed and moved into the groove. The Dance Workshop is a pilot project to come up with a group of performing artists who will eventually be members of the Dance Academy, the official dance troop of HCEC grade school. This is under the training tandem of Mr. Jerickjson Getizo and Mr. Arjay Dimanarig, grade school teachers.

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2. Suspension of Classes- Typhoon Signal no. 1- no classes in all Preschool and Signal no.2 no classes both for Preschool and Grade school levels.

Academic Policy It’s the Core Subjects plus the Special Subject grades In compliance with the DepEd’s directive to align the school’s data report to the required reporting procedure of the Revised Basic Education Curriculum (RBEC), effective AY 2009-2010, the grade school division shall adapt the RBEC guidelines of computing the general average per term which are as follows: 1. Compute the grades for each learning area using the existing guidelines in rating the pupils. 2. Get the average of the learning areas comprising the special subjects: Araling Panlipunan, MAPE, CE/Rel & HELE; 3. Add the average of the Special Subjects with the grades in the four (4) core subjects: English, Math, Science & Filipino. 4. Total grades divided by 5 is the average grade of the pupil for all learning areas. Sample computation: English – Math ScienceFilipinoSpecial Subjects-

90 92 94 91 91* 458/ 91.66 General Average

Special Subjects: AP – 88 MAPE95 CE/Rel89 HELE 93 365/4 91.25 or 91*

Please be guided with these new changes in the grading system. Components of the Special subjects vary from different levels.

More School Policies 1. Fetchers allowed inside during heavy rains at dismissal time At dismissal time, pupils will not be allowed to go out during heavy rains, fetchers are advised to pick-up their wards in the classroom

Parents need not wait for any declaration of no classes from any school official or local government agency during typhoon with storm signals. If it is just a heavy rain or heavy flood, parents should use their own sound judgment. Absences during these times will be excused and an excused letter must be submitted to the class adviser upon reporting to school.

ARA Clubs to be launched on June 27 On its 4th year, the Academic- Related Activities (ARA) Program will now be in full swing for this school year as it will be re-launched this Saturday, June 27, 2009. Pupils will surely be overwhelmed with the nature of the ARA CLUBS for the new and exciting but learning-filled activities are on their way every Friday afternoon. The New Pupils will enlist themselves to their CHOICED ARA CLUBS. They will be guided by their class advisers as to what club they would like to join. Parents may also take active part in helping their kids choose their club depending on their interests and talents. The Academic Related Actives (ARA) thru its Clubs is a venue for the children to the 3Ds of their talents: Discover, Do, and Develop. These 3 dimensions in interests and talents will be the focus of ARA Programs acknowledging the theory in developing the right brain of each child. The Revitalized ARA Clubs is backed-up with the Multiple Intelligence (MI) Theory recognizing the different intelligences of individuals.

1. Fusion – for Number and Science Smart 2. Kinesthesia- for Body Smart (dance and sports) 3. Music and Rhythm- for Music Smart (singing and instruments) 4. Speech and Drama – for Word Smart ( speech, plays, debates, and other genre of literature 5. Flora and Fauna – for Nature Smart (ecology and environment awareness)

ARA affiliation will merit an ARA Point depending on their position in the clubs. (Pls refer to other page) Applied Music starts this July Flute and Dance, as new courses Arts appears to play a role in brain development; Classes can change brain and the way people think By Liz Bowie | [email protected]

Dancing and music instruments enhance the right brain development. -Brain Based Learning Theory

45 grade school pupils benefited from the school’s program “ the Applied Music class” which was started last academic year. Under this program, pupils were given a one-on-one class in music specifically playing their chosen instrument. Their performance is credited in their music grade which is under MAPE subject. It has been noted that children with exposure in arts-whether visual or performing arts, gain more selfconfidence, establish self-discipline and focused attention which are important skills in personality and academic advancement. Brain-Based Learning Theory states that music and movement help in the balanced the brain development. HCEC is into holistic education and recognizes the importance of allied academic programs that enhance learning; thus this year two new courses will be offered: The Flute Workshop for the Bamboo Band and the Dance Workshop for Dance Academy. Pupils who will be enrolled in this program will be exempted to attend their Music or PE Class in which case, they will use their time as their additional special training day aside from their Saturday regular training

class. For those who are interested, please see the Registrar. Ms. Joanne will gladly inform you on the details of the course.

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In response to some requests to come up with more musical instruments where pupils can enroll under the Applied Music Class, Flute Workshop will be held every Saturday at 9:00-11:00 am. Attendees of the workshop will be trained to be members of the HCEC Bamboo Band which will represent the school in outside performance. Being under the applied Music Class, the Flutist has the option to join or not to join the regular Music class. Their performamce in playing the flute will be the basis of their grades in the said subject. The Flute Workshop is open to all pupils in Grades 3-6 but is being offered also to those grades 1-2 pupils who are interested to learn the instrument. The Bamboo Band has an open slot for 50 members who will have an equivalent ARA points as members, if to represent the school in an off-campus performance, a corresponding point shall merit the pupil. However, flutists to join the outside performance will be chosen according to their perfromance. Free flute to all those who will join the workshop which will start on July 11, 2009.

Dance Workshop on its 2nd wave Because of the success of the nd Summer Dance Workshop, its 2 wave will be held every Friday which will start on July 10, 2009 3:30-5:30 pm. Graduates of the Dance Workshop will be part of the Dance Academy Dancers (DADs) which will be the official HCEC Dance Troop. Membership will be under particular guidelines and policies to regulate the quality of the members. A corresponding ARA point will also merit the members of the DADs. Likewise, outside performance will also be given ARA points where members who will join shall be according to their level of performance.

Primary- 3:30-4:30 pm Intermediate- 4:30-5:30 pm

After Class Program: New venue for academic advancement

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One of the initiatives for this school year is the offering for an After Class Program (ACP) to address special and extra-needs of the HCECians. The ACP is to be done after class hours from Monday to Thursday. Pupils who will be under the ACP can either be required or recommended or by affiliation or membership. ACP’s end in mind is to provide additional and new venue for pupils’ academic advancement. ACP covers the entire strata of the pupils academic echelon which is a strong statement of the school’s commitment to the general educational accountabilities. Schedule of ACP which will start on July 6, 2009 Day Monday

Tuesday

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Math Enhancement Class Expanded Academic Class for Honors’ Circle English (Reading) Enhancement Class HCEC Choir

As per recommended by teacher Honors’ Circle Fellow

Dance Academy

Wednesday Scouting

Thursday

Dance Academy

As per recommended by teacher Choir Members Dance Academy Dancers (DADs) Grades 4-6 who will register DADs

1. June 27- Make-up class 2. June 29-30 – First Monthly Test Pink Form as Exam Permit 3. July 3 – Mass of the Holy Spirit and induction of Class Council Officers, Parents HR Officers, Level Reps and New Executive Board Members 4. July 6- start of the ACP 5. July 10- Dance workshop 6. July 11- Flute workshop Thank you for making yourself well-informed on school matters by reading the Parents’ Bulletin. Ms. Helen R. Andalis School Principal Ms. Teresita P. Nadal School Directress
REPLY SLIP I have received and read the Parents' Bulletin Vol 4, No. 02 dated June 26, 2009 _________________________ Student's name/ Level & Section _________________________ Parents' Signature over Printed Name


HCEC Kid’s Workshop REGISTRATION FORM Pupil’s Name ____________________ Level/ Section ___________________ My child will enroll in ___________ Flute workshop ___________ Dance Workshop _________________________ Parent’s signature over printed name Pls. return not later than July 2.