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Saint Mary’s School of Sagada
Principal’s Bulletin, 2011-2012 Series # 5
July 21, 2011
Dear Parents, Students, Alumni, and Friends:
The first quarter exam is fast approaching! We expect that the energy in the school will significantly increase as students work harder than usual to finish their major papers and to prepare for the exams. The teachers are also determined to finish the first quarter curriculum.
We had the parent-teacher-student conference (PTSC) for the second to fifth year students last week. We had it last Monday for the first year students. Most of the first and second year parents came while some third year parents attended the conference. There were few fourth year parents who joined us. The fifth year students had a group conference with their teachers since there were no parents who came.
During the PTSC, the students receive letter grades which reflect their current performance in their major subjects. Based on their identified strengths and weaknesses, the students with the guidance of their parents and teachers, formulate their plans of action for the rest of the quarter with the intent of maintaining or possibly improving their grades.
Parents please monitor your children’s study period at home and constantly remind them to do their school assignments and projects. We observed that one of the reasons why your children are receiving low grades is non submission of requirements.
Students it is your responsibility to approach your teachers if you missed some assessments. Your teachers could give you make-up activities especially if your reason is valid. If you also find it hard to understand your lessons, please make appointment for tutorials with your subject teacher. Your teachers are more than willing to extend their assistance after classes.
18 male fourth and fifth year students from our school took the written exam of NYK TDG Maritime Academy administered at St. Vincent’s School Wednesday morning, July 13. Ten passed and were interviewed in the afternoon.
Congratulations goes to the following passers: Luis Edpis, Jocke Rivy (Armiro) Gulian, Jansen Domoguen, Kevin Calpi, Dexter Cadalig, Winzum Daoas, Khen Kollin, Kurt Balaso, Guillermo Semon, and Calvin Biag.
To the eight who did not make it, I believe you learned from the experience. There are still a lot of opportunities for you. Thanks to Brother Stephen, our chaplain, for accompanying the students and making sure they returned home safe.
We express our sincerest condolences to the family of Kurt Davey “Gayman” Capuyan Page-et. We share your grief in the untimely demise of your loving child. He was with us in our kinder program for two years and graduated last March. Gayman died last Monday, July 18. We also pray for the eternal repose of his soul.
The meeting of the Board of Trustees which was originally scheduled last Sunday, July 17, was postponed to a later date.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE EVENTS
Please be guided with the following schedule of college admission tests. Students you may approach Ms. Jenny Bicarme, our guidance counselor, if you are interested to take the entrance exams. The applications forms are usually submitted at least a month before the schedule although there are schools that allow walk-in applicants. Apply as early as possible. Refrain from applying at the last minute especially that some schools require a lot of forms.
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School
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Date of Examination
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Venue
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University of the Philippines
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August 6 and 7
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MPGCHS, Bontoc
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Ateneo de Manila University
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November 17
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BCNHS, Baguio City
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University of Santo Tomas
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September 24
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BCNHS, Baguio City
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De La Salle University
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October 1
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BCNHS, Baguio City
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Philippine Military Academy
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August 30
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PMA, Baguio City
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Philippine National Police Academy
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September 30
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Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP)
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August 28
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BCNHS, Baguio City
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Benguet State University
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Application forms are now available. The date and venue of the examination will be announced upon submission of application forms to BSU.
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The Teachers’ Congress for cluster 2 (Besao, Sagada and Sadanga) is scheduled on July 22-23 (Friday and Saturday). The venue will be at the SMS school gym. Sagada Central School and Sagada National High School will house the Sadanga District teachers and SMS will cater the food starting on the evening of the 21st. There will be around 350 teachers expected to attend the congress. There will be no classes for high school and kinder as our facilities will be used. However, we will open the library and the computer laboratory for students who want to research or finish their academic requirements.
In preparation for the exams on August 4-5, there will be moratorium on all extra-curricular activities starting on July 22, Friday. Students are expected to go home after classes or study at the library or computer lab. Students are not supposed to loiter around the school campus and around town after classes and during weekends as they are expected to review for the first quarter tests. The schedule of the exams for the major subjects is as follows.
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Thursday, August 4
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AM
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Elective
Math
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PM
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Filipino
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Friday, August 5
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AM
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English
Science
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PM
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Social Studies
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The Kinder Family Fun Day is on July 24 (Sunday) at the church grounds starting at around 10:00 after the second mass. We hope for a favorable weather so we won’t move it to next Sunday, July 31. We encourage the families of preschool and kinder children to attend. We will have potluck. Each family is expected to bring food to share with others.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
July 22 – 23 (Friday and Saturday) Teachers Congress
July 24 (Sunday) Family Fun Day (Preschool and Kinder)
August 4-5 (Thursday and Friday) 1st Quarter Final Exams
August 12 (Friday) 2nd School Dance
August 13 (Saturday) Work Detail (YCAP) for parents and students
August 15 (Monday) Ordination of Brother Stephen Ofo-ob
Student Take-over
Matago-tago tako am-in!
Nemia N. Lite
Acting Principal
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