ENROLMENT FOR SY 2010-2011 NOW OPEN
Both LPS Bay and LPS Los Baños are now open for enrolment for SY 2010-2011. The School Administrator assigned Mrs. Alice Tanghal and Mrs. Nelia Lanip to coordinate the enrolment drive for LPS Bay, and Mrs. Maria Gracia Sangkal Carandang for LPS Los Baños.
So far, 38 children confirmed their enrolment in LPS Los Baños; the target size there is 70 with two teachers. At LPS Bay, confirmation forms for enrolment for next school year have been distributed to the children, hoping that we can improve our present student population here. We hope for the outmost cooperation of parents in this enrolment drive.
Scholarship grants are available to deserving students. LPS Los Baños is located in Anos, Los Baños, Laguna just across the Los Baños Memorial Garden, offering nursery, kindergarten, and preparatory. LPS Bay offers nursery, kindergarten, preparatory, grades 1 to 6, and first year to fourth year. We are now in our 33rd year as an institution of learning.
Interested parents and children may come to LPS Bay for enrolment for both schools, or through Mrs. Carandang for LPS Los Baños. Admission requirements include the completed application form, photocopy of birth certificate (bring original copy for certification), DepEd From 137 (for transfer students), and Certificate of Good Moral Character from the Principal or Guidance Counselor (for transfer students). The entrance tests for elementary and high school are in the areas of Reading Comprehension, Writing, Math, and Science. Preschool applicants are given interviews to both parents and children.
Claire Alyssandra Tanghal
RESEARCH EXPERIMENTS IN PROGRESS
We, fourth year students, continue to work on our research studies. The defense is almost a month away, yet we are still unsure of our data on the growth and flowering of different ornamental plants. My work is on the improvement of the growth of cucharita with the treatments of control (no treatment), urea (N only), complete fertilizer (N,P,K) and foliar spray (N,P,K). At first I thought that it would be an easy walk in the park, until I found out that it is difficult to interpret results, because although I can sense some effect of urea over other treatments, still I could not find statistical differences using number of leaves (counting is laborious) and color as parameters. Dr. Ventura advised to use area coverage of cucharita on the pot, to be more discreet in my leaf color chart, and later on at the end of the experiment to take total fresh weight of plants per pot. Thus, I have to devise means of color range and area coverage hoping to finally snare some results. Mr. Albert Rivera is teaching us about standard deviation, later on analysis of variance using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test and Correlation Coefficient. It is a worthy project, we are learning a lot!
Anne Beatrice de Guzman
NAT TESTS THIS FEBRUARY AND MARCH
It is time again for National Achievement Tests. The Grade 5 class will have its Regional Achievement Test (REAT) on February 16 at the Bay Central School, together with children from other private and public schools. Grade 6 will have the National Achievement Test (NAT) on March 11 (Thursday) here at LPS, while the Second Year will take the NAT on March 5 (Friday) also here at LPS.
The test on REAT in Grade 5 is on the subjects of English, Math, Filipino, HEKASI, EPP (Edukasyon Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan), Science, and MSEP (Musika, Sining at Edukasyon Pampalakasan) covering competencies from first to fourth grading periods.
NAT for Grade 6 and Second Year covers English, Filipino, Math, Science and Sibika.
Teachers are now reviewing Grade 5, Grade 6 and Second Year students in those given areas in preparation for the tests. We request parents to follow up the reviews at home following the materials and topics the teachers provide to ensure good academic performances.
Christelle Jaraplasan
LPS HOLDS FEBRUARY FAIR 2010
February Fair is one of the most anticipated programs in LPS, will be held on February 11-12, 2010. The activity gives way to all students to enjoy and relax themselves by going to various booths. It will showcase different booths such as Horror Booth (with supervision of Mr. Albert Rivera and Mr. Monciar Negrete), Food Bazaar (with Mrs. Alice Tanghal and Miss Liz Joy Garcia), Jail Booth (with Mr. Mark Lyndon Rafer), Torture Booth (with Mrs. Nelia Lanip), Kissing Mark Booth (with Miss Melody Uichangco), and Garage Sale Booth (with Mrs. Marivil Rocamora and Mrs. Cyrene Salem). Miss Rosa Aguirre coordinates the entire program under the guidance of Mrs. Zenaida B. Quintos. The preschool children will also have their own separate activities under the guidance of Mrs. Helen Miga Martinez.
In addition, educational and inspiring movies will be filmed on the second day of the event, February 12. Tickets will be distributed a week before the two-day affair.
Jelriz Joi Lanip
EDITORIAL: An Exciting Trip
A one of a kind experience in my life will happen on February 27-28. This is the time my schoolmates and I will go to Baguio, the Summer Capital of the Philippines. The thought of it excites me.
At Little People’s School, all high school students are requested to join its out-of-town educational trip on February 27-28. This year, it will be in Baguio. I told my parents about it and surprisingly they agreed. Since then, I can’t help feeling the anticipation of visiting beautiful places there. I love traveling especially if it will educate me and bring me closer to my ancient roots. In Baguio, my schoolmates and I will visit many historic and beautiful places such as Baguio Cathedral, Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes, Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Burnham Park, Mines View Park, and La Trinidad Valley. We will be housed at Teacher’s Camp.
Our first destination is in Baguio Cathedral! Its hallowed atmosphere gives a sense of solemnity. I can’t wait stepping my feet in its holy ground. I am also sure that my fellow schoolmates will feel the same. Next site will be about paying respect to our Holy Mother in the Lady of Lourdes Grotto. I have never been to the Grotto before so I look forward in going up the long stairs and spending a few hours of my time there. I am sure that it will help me lessen my stress in my studies and in life as a teenager. Then, the entire group will go to the Philippine Military Academy. I only envisioned the place in mind. Well, the soap opera “Tayong Dalawa” that starred Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu gave me a hint of what to expect in visiting PMA. After an exciting sight seeing in PMA, we will relax and unwind at Burnham Park and at Mines View Park. I may be riding in the boat at Burnham Park or riding in a horse at the nearby Wright Park Circle, or maybe just sitting under a pine tree. That will be so much fun. Lastly, we will get the chance to see how strawberries, Baguio flowers and vegetables, are grown. There we will be asking farmers of strawberries few questions. And of course, we can buy “pasalubong” there, aside from buying souvenir items at the Mines View Park. How exciting will it be!
Likewise, the trip wouldn’t be complete without our cultural presentation. All levels in high school are expected to show off their talents in dancing, acting, and singing for one night while we will be at the Teachers’ Camp. It’s important to enjoy not only the beauty of Baguio but also the company of the students. This is an opportunity for my schoolmates and I to get to know better, to discover friendships, and to understand our differences.
Lest we forget, we shall have the very rare chance of watching the Panagbenga (Flower) Festival through a parade of floats made of Baguio flowers with movie celebrities in every float. It will be a chance to take close-up pictures of the floats and the movie stars.
Indeed, I expect this educational field trip to be an exciting one not only for me but also for the rest who will join. By the way, parents are invited to join this trip, so that they can have bonding with their children and those of the friends of their children. I can tell that it’s worth the money. See you all in Baguio!
Micah Marie Galapon
LIFE AT LPS
I just recently joined the COCC as part of the CAT (Citizenship Advancement Training) here at LPS. I never thought that the training would be that rigid. Hon. Cesar Comia, Vice Mayor of Bay, guided me and other co-COCC in an intensive training held every Thursday afternoon. The training served as a ladder to us who aspire to be the next CAT officers in the coming school year. As I said earlier, the training was strict enough to bring out the strength and courage within. All COCC cadets must experience the following: stand under the heat of the sun, perfect the drills and commands, set good example to fellow cadets, and show respect to senior officers. I know that I still have a long way to reach my goal. I am positive that all my hardships will pay off. Indeed, I feel very fortunate to be a COCC.
John Morris Garcia
What does it take to pass TLE (Technology and Livelihood Education)? For me, it takes responsibility. TLE is a subject that needs more work than lectures. It develops one’s ability to survive life through learning how to cook food, sew clothes, repair broken furniture, and plant crops. Those abilities if taught and mastered are beneficial to students like me. Just recently, my classmates and I were designated to plant. I knew from the start that it wouldn’t be easy. At first, we cleaned the plot and put dividing lines to secure the area. Many were not used to planting and its process so at first they complained, that included me. I could feel the burning lips of the sun on my skin but it didn’t stop me working. That made me realized the responsibility of pushing through the assignment I have started. Something inside tells me that this project would mold a better Victoria. I hope this will not be my last time to experience planting.
Maria Victoria Veterana
MESSAGE FROM MRS. EMMA VENTURA, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The Administrator’s Tests dwell in both basic and process forms of learning, and results show that some of our children excel more in the process skills (more in application of what were learned and reasoning abilities). As discussed in earlier issues, the classroom style of learning is more on the basic skills, which is all right. Since these two forms of skills are equally important, we have to include those who are good in process skills in the Honor Roll, or would have significant improvement in their grades. Likewise, we have identified those who need additional lessons, and I directed concerned teachers to give tutorial lessons during lunch break and after classes in the afternoon, instructing those teachers to meet concerned parents so that follow-up lessons or activities are continued at home. It is, therefore, important for those parents to see the teachers so that remedial measures are easier to achieve. I always believe that after the Administrator’s tests, those found lagging behind should be given help, the chance, so that within a certain period of time, the child can already catch up, cope up with normal class activities. Parental concern and guidance is the key.
In as much as we have limited time for experimental research, I required having instead already grown-up ornamental plants as topics. Things are going well, except that, as expected, children tend to commit mistakes in gathering of data, and in statistical analyses. For the flowering plants like orchids, our objective is to produce big and healthy plants with continuous flowering. I have some orchids myself, and they are growing nicely after imposing those locally available flower inducers, but to my surprise, that is not the case with our students. Perhaps, proper dosage, timing, and frequency of treatment were not followed very well. In the application of pesticides to control mites, aphids, and other pests, those pests still thrive despite having sprayed them already with the recommended chemicals. Why? This morning, I went around and I found the student to be spraying plain water to the young buds, thus, aphids and mites are being nurtured and they are multiplying more; thus growing buds would not continue anymore. In statistical analyses, instruction is to get standard deviation of every treatment (a quick evaluation) using the five or so replicates, but students insist on doing more than required, thus, they become more confused than being enlightened. At this stage, we like to see quickly if treatments respond; if not, we repeat the treatments, or analyze the data critically to determine which area is most responsive, so we can focus our attention in this particular area. This is research! At least, they are learning, and they will be very good already in College.
The fourth year students have their individual research projects, and those in the lower levels are intrigued with what they are doing, thus, I told our teachers to let everybody plant something in front of their classrooms, that every child should take care his or her plant, to replant if necessary, as part of the Science subject. Then, the HELE and TLE classes have their own plots in our garden, for them to take care of their plants until the end of the school year. Thus, everybody is busy, everybody has a responsibility, and I hope that we shall meet our GOAL of having 100% proficiency in Work Skills, like in the academics.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
February 5 (Friday), 3 P.M., Holy Mass at LPS with Rev. Father Jessie Somosierra officiating
February 11 and 12 (Thursday and Friday), LPS Students’ Fair
February 15 and 16 (Monday and Tuesday), Fourth Quarter Tests
February 16 (Tuesday), REAT for Grade 5 at the Bay Central School
February 26 (Friday evening) to February 28 (Sunday late evening), Baguio Educational Trip
March 5 (Friday), NAT for Grade 6 at LPS
March 11 (Thursday), NAT for Second Year at LPS
NOTE FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE: Wearing of short shorts is discouraged in school. This is for children and parents alike. Thank you for your cooperation.
VISION EDITORIAL STAFF
Christelle Jaraplasan, Editor-in-Chief
Claire Alyssandra Tanghal
Anne Beatrice de Guzman
Jelriz Joi Lanip
John Morris Garcia
Micah Marie Galapon
Maria Victoria Veterana
Sheena Jean de Jesus
Mussaenda Sabarias
Charlotte Nikki Estenor
Voltaire Ventura
Corina Faye Rosario
Matthew Silab
Miss Rosa A. Aguirre, Adviser
VISION EDITORIAL STAFF
Christelle Jaraplasan, Editor-in-Chief
Claire Alyssandra Tanghal
Anne Beatrice de Guzman
Jelriz Joi Lanip
John Morris Garcia
Micah Marie Galapon
Maria Victoria Veterana
Sheena Jean de Jesus
Mussaenda Sabarias
Charlotte Nikki Estenor
Voltaire Ventura
Corina Faye Rosario
Matthew Silab
Miss Rosa A. Aguirre, Adviser
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