Five fourth year students passed the UPCAT (University of the Philippines College Admission Test) given in August 2007 at UP Los Baños: Leoren Anna Forcadilla, Lance Kristofer Ramirez, Prince Consebido, Carmella Pajutan, and Meehris Galapon. LPS gave a review for them from April to first week of August 2007. The reviewers were Miss Rosa Aguirre (English and Reading Comprehension), Mr. Albert Rivera and Mrs. Nelia Lanip (Math), Mrs. Alicia Tanghal (Biology), Miss Janice Paguio (General Science and Physics), and Miss Joy Garcia (Chemistry). Like in previous years, we expect that at least five more of the present fourth year class will be able to qualify to UP as waitlisted.
CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT FOR SY 2008-2009
All presently enrolled LPS students, from nursery to third year high school are required to submit their confirmation of enrolment for next school year until February 22, 2008. This will enable the faculty to open available enrolment slots. The Confirmation Form asked the parents to either confirm the enrolment of their children or not for next school year. Those who have brothers and sisters, relatives, or friends, who would like to study at LPS, are also requested to fill up the Enrolment Form to get a slot.
TURN-OVER CEREMONY IN INTERMEDIATE GRADES
The Intermediate Grades (Grades 5 and 6) had their Turn-Over Ceremony last February 8, from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the LPS Quadrangle. The event was highlighted by the speech of every grade six pupil in turning over his or her position (President of CSO, Sports Manager, etc.) and talents (excellence in basketball, singing, journalism, etc.) to a grade five pupil, followed by the response of accepting the responsibilities. Of course, the most applauded parts were the Candle-Lighting Ceremony and Turn-Over Cotillion to the delight of the surprisingly big crowd. Crowned Miss and Mr. Intermediate Night were Abigail Aldana (Gr. 6) and Ynno Barredo (Gr. 5). First runner-ups were Khariza Dapilaga (Gr. 6) and Joseph Gabriel Anit (Gr. 5). Second runner-ups were Krystelle Caldeo (Gr. 5) and Russel Kim Manicad (Gr. 6).
ONE FINAL CHALLENGE
I’m now in Fourth Year High School, about to graduate. A requirement for me to graduate is to complete an experimental research. The research project must be original, of economic significance, can be subjected to statistical analysis, within the capability of the student, and inexpensive. This seems awkward but my research is about making a substitute to the charcoal that we are using now. Of course, it is not the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It is not the wood either. It is a charcoal made from forest wastes – dried leaves, twigs, and everything we thought that cannot be used anymore. You may ask, “How do you do that?” “Does it works. Is it possible?” But then, this is a research is to solve a problem, to lessen the expenditures and usage of the LPG or commercial charcoal. And, I can do it by my own.
This research work is challenging. I have to think to make it work. I have to be resourceful like in making my own charcoal molder out of sardine can, that my classmates teased me as my very own “significant invention.” And my products look more like brown or black chocolate buns! They indeed look very cute. But, the most vital question in my research is how to prove its significance, how my charcoal buns compare with the LPG and the commercial charcoal? Thus, I did the “fuel efficiency test” by cooking boiled eggs, rice, and meat using my product, the LPG, and commercial charcoal. The results? LPG is still the best in terms of quality cooking, but my charcoal buns are as good as the commercial charcoal. This time, I am still in the process of writing my report.
You may say that my research is very simple, and I agree with you that indeed it is. It may be simple yet I am confident that in a way, it gives an alternative fuel material. It may not be chosen as the “Experimental Research of the Year,” and I may not be the “Young Scientist of the Year,” but just the same, the entire process gives me that important “Sense of Confidence,” a feeling of fulfillment, and this is enough; something that I will carry over when I will already be at the University of the Philippines.
By Meehris Galapon, Fourth Year
EDITORIAL: CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
It is my pleasure again to write for the Newsletter. It has been quite a long time since I last used my pen for VISION. But, I found a hard time gathering ideas of what I should contribute because of other important things to do in school. Now that March is approaching, all teachers and students are busy finishing all that are needed to finish before graduation. Since it is less than two months before we end the school year, we are now holding several activities for the students. These are so-called co-curricular because these are outside the curriculum. Extra-curricular activities have their best and worst effect.
As the saying goes, “ all work and no play make John a dull boy” is the very reason why we have co-curricular activities. Children need to do other things aside from those in their books. Those activities improve social skills - to learn how to interact with other people that are very important to develop aside from academic training. So far, we had the Intramurals and District Sports Meet that were held here at LPS. These were followed by field trips to Ilocos Region for the High School and to Subic, Zambales for the Elementary and Pre-Elementary. Then, last Christmas, we had the Caroling Festival. Last week we had the “Turn-Over” ceremony in Grades 5 and 6. Then, we shall have the February Fair, Overnight Camping and JS Prom. I can see that children are more interested with co-curricular activities.
But too many co-curricular activities may spoil the children. Due to their excitement, they tend to give more attention to the practice, they feel lazy to answer their activities and do their assignments anymore. Thus, we teachers and administrators are very careful in balancing academics and non-academics. We limit our co-curricular activities to those that are really essential. We know that we have to teach children socialization and to gain some talents in singing, dancing, sports, and dramatics, but we should not sacrifice their lessons in class. Nonetheless, we are presently developing a learning system of combining play with study and work activities. I am particularly interested in the English language, trying to make Writing easier and better appreciated by students. You see that we teachers keep on learning to suit to the changing needs of the Filipino child.
By Miss Rosa A. Aguirre
MESSAGE FROM MRS. EMMA C. VENTURA, PRINCIPAL
We are in the thick of the Experimental Research in the Fourth Year Class. This is a simple activity that enables the students to learn the fundamentals of Research. It is a one-year individual work. I am glad that no matter how simple the experiments are, in some ways, the students are able to discover or “invent” something. In the “Golden Apple Snails,” the student was able to devise something to detect whether the snail is already dead or still alive. In the “Substitute for Coffee Drink,” a recipe for a drink that smells and tastes like coffee, but minus the caffeine was found. In the “Substitute for the Expensive LPG fuel, a simple but useful charcoal molder was “invented.” But the bougainvilleas,” despite treatments of foliar sprays or inorganic fertilizers, just refused to bear flowers. Or, those commercial trees, where the seedlings remained stunted despite their fertilizer treatments. But then, the FOREMOST REQUIREMENT OF RESEARCH IS HONESTY. No matter what the results are, whether negative or positive, or no effect at all, the data should be as they are, no adulteration, no doctoring! Take note that we are not the pioneers in Experimental Research, as many other schools also require this subject. One thing I noticed with the fourth year class since January - absences have been reduced. Very good indeed! I wish that next time, experiments will start earlier, perhaps just after the UPCAT. I also wish that we should use more what we have in school, like the farms and plant nursery of the school.
We can see that those that require both physical and mental activities are of primary interest. There is 100% proficiency in Computer Education and Experimental Research because children found themselves like playing while studying. Thus, I started using audio-visuals in Values Education. We shall do similar thing in the other subjects and in the Elementary and Pre-elementary levels.
VALENTINE’S DAY GREETINGS
Dearest Father,
I love you father and mother. I hope your will come back soon. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Your daughter,
Guinivere Jayn Alera (Grade 1)
Guinivere Jayn Alera (Grade 1)
My dearest family,
I want to say thank you. I love you very much. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Your son,
Piolo Nicolo Pareja (Grade 2)
Piolo Nicolo Pareja (Grade 2)
My dearest Mommy and Daddy,
Thank you for the love that you give to me. Also, thank you for sending me here in Little People’s School. I’m sorry because I am always naughty in the house. But don’t worry I will be a good and intelligent girl. I love you. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Your daughter,
Rhizza Solmerano (Grade 3)
Dear Precious,
I want to greet you Happy Valentine’s Day. Sorry for all the foolish things I have done you. Sorry if sometimes I quarrel with you. Please forgive me. But, you are still my best friend.
From your loving best friend,
Thrishia Mae D. Cabuscabus (Grade 4)
Dear Mama and Papa,
Happy Valentine’s Day!! I just like to thank you for the love and care that you give to me and to my younger brother even though you are in Hong Kong. I miss you so much. I love you so much.
Your daughter,
Rainjell Dueñas (Grade 5)
Dear Mom and Dad,
Thank you for sending me to a good school. And also, thank you for taking care of us and for being hardworking that you do. I wish that you two would be here on Valentine’s Day. To my mother, advance happy birthday. Your birthday will be celebrated in Abu Dhabi and not here in the Philippines. Happy Valentine’s Day mom and dad. We love you very much.
Your daughter,
Betina de Guzman (Grade 6)
Dear Lolo and Lola,
Happy Valentine’s Day. I pray that love continues to lead in your life so that you can be happy for each other. And I pray for your long life so that you can still love one another. And also thank you for the love and care you have given to me. I love both of you. God bless you!
Your granddaughter,
Micah Marie F. Galapon (First Year)
Dear Mom,
I just want to tell you that this coming February 14, 2008 is Valentine’s Day and for me it is considered as a very special day because you showed me love and care since I came to this world. So I just want to thank you for everything and Happy Valentine’s.
From : Patrick R. Veluz (Second Year)
To my dearest Mommy and Daddy,
Mom, Dad, happy Valentine’s Day. This is a very special day for us. I want to thank you for all the care and love and support you’ve given us. For without you, I won’t have whatever I have now and I won’t be here and exist in this world. I am so thankful and blessed because God gave me the best and the most loving parents in this world. I LOVE YOU. Happy Valentine’ Day!! Thank you for all.
Your loving daughter,
Marjorie Escueta (Third Year)
Dear Daddy,
HOLA! Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m sorry for all my mistakes. I know I’m a naughty girl sometimes but this is I. I love you so much and I’m always here even though we are not too close to each other. I miss you.
Your lovely daughter,
Sarah Jane D. Casas (Fourth Year)
VISION (STUDENT EDITION) EDITORIAL STAFF
Meehris Galapon
Richelle Andrea Alejandre
Chrystelle Jaraplasan
Jelriz Joi Lanip
Claire Alyssa Tanghal
Mussaenda Sabarias
Sheena de Jesus
Miss ROSA A. AGUIRRE, ADVISER
Miss CYRENE CALIWAGAN, ADVISER
SCHOOL CALENDAR
February 18 and 19 (Monday and Tuesday) – Fourth Quarter Examinations
February 23 (Saturday, 8:00 A.M.) – Meeting of Third Year Students, Parents and Teachers
February 29 (Friday, 8:00 to 12:00 A.M.) – Pre-Elementary Day
February 29 to 30 (Overnight, 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.) – Junior-Senior’s Prom
March 6 (Thursday), 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon – Primary Day; 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. – Cultural Presentation
March 7 (Friday), 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. – CAT Graduation; 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. – BINGO SOCIALS
March 13 and 14 (Thursday and Friday) – Final Examinations (all levels)
March 18 (Tuesday), 8:00 A.M. – Baccalaureate Mass; 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. – Recognition Program
March 19 (Wednesday), 8:00 A.M. – Commencement Exercises
HONOR ROLL (THIRD GRADING PERIOD)
KINDERGARTEN
- Kathleen Kelly Reyes, 91.8
- Erick Michael Monserrat, 91.3
- Mark David Ebron, 90.7
- Anghela Reyes, 90.0
- Charles Arwin Rosario, 92.0
- Daniella Silab, 91.5
- Marnella Manarpaac, 90.8
- Ryan Anthony Maghuyop, 90.4
- Camille Curibot, 90.0
- Darlene Joyce Garay, 90.0
- Kennedy Hipona, 91.8
- Hannah Casao, 90.6
- Ravford Duenas, 90.3
- Charisse Panisales, 90.2
- Ruth Replan,90.1
- Nicole Lopez, 90.0
- Corina Faye Rosario, 91.9
- Allain Andrew Sapin, 91.2
- Ma. Consuelo Barredo, 90.2
- Angelou Maries Maderazo, 90.0
- Matthew Silab, 90.0
- Rhizza Solmerano, 91.1
- Exequiel Viñas, 90.7
- Mharla Guevarra, 90.2
- Voltaire Ventura, 90.0
- Trisha Sumiran, 90.0
- Mikee Virrey, 90.0
- Angelo Suiza, 91.0
- Matt Jaypil Tolentino, 90.4
- Chelsea Gonzales, 90.0
- Swietenia Sabarias, 90.0
- Joseph Gabriel Anit, 91.5
- Ynno Barredo, 91.0
- Noah Batacan, 90.5
- Jessa Matanguihan, 90.0
- Jan Marife Sarmiento, 90.0
- Janine Curibot, 90.0
- Sheena Jean de Jesus, 91.0
- Mussaenda Sabarias, 90.3
- Betina de Guzman, 90.0
- Kharizza Dapilaga, 90.0
- Rosmund Tolentino, 91.1
- Lhorain Jane Lapitan, 90.4
- Joan Pauline Forcadilla, 90.2
- Dan Emaneuel Abas, 90.0
- Kristelle Jaraplasan, 91.5
- Arianne Alejandre, 91.0
- Claire Alyssandra Tanghal, 90.4
- Charlene Cinco, 90.2
- Jelriz Joi Lanip, 90.
- Jayvee Matanguihan, 91.1
- Mathew Replan, 90.5
- Awdry de Guzman, 90.0
- Janine Manalo, 90.0
- Meehris Galapon, 91.5
- Leoren Forcadilla, 91.0
- Prince Consebido, 90.6
- Lance Kristofer Ramirez, 90.0
- Ma. Carmela Pajutan, 90.0
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