Marcelanian Bags DFSPG Presidency by Merle R. Buenasflores Another Marcelanian marked a milestone as she bagged the Division Federation Supreme Pupil Government presidency during the election held last July 11, 2019. Julianna May G. Tomas, grade six pupil and the incumbent MMES SPG Mayor once again proved that Marcelanians are competent, competitive and born to be leaders. Among twenty schools, thirteen schools participated during the election held at the Schools Division Office. SPG Mayors coming from different schools were given a minute to introduce themselves. After which, the election took place. Julianna was nominated for president together with the other three nominees. The ELECOM would have forgotten to write her name as a nominee because they missed to hear it. As a result, her name was placed in the last row of the tally sheet. Despite of this, she beat the other nominees and ensured the winning as the president. “I am just being friendly with them by asking their names and ages,” uttered Julianna, newly elected DFSPG President after the successful election.Julianna proved that Marcelanians can keep pace with other schools being the first Marcelanians elected as president of Division Federation Supreme Pupil Government.

Nutrition Month
Pushing for a Healthy Lifestyle by Gelyn R. Lagman Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating at physical activity habits. As a gesture of support to the government’s program in the yearly celebration of Nutrition Month, Marcela Marcelo Elementary School held a parade and opening program on July 5, 2019. Mr. Errol John P. Ruiz Master Teacher II/ Officer In charge on that day formally started the program with great enthusiasm. Ms. Elyna Santos the school nurse gave an informative talk about “PinggangPinoy” to enhance knowledge on healthy diet and effective practice. Students in respective grade levels also proved that they are all healthy by showcasing their talents in singing dancing rap and poetry. Kinder Pupils showcased their talents in Fruit Juice preparation using fresh fruits with the help of their respective advisers. Meanwhile grade one pupils also prepare healthy sandwichesin their respective classrooms while grade two and three showed their creativity and skills in preparing vegetable and fruit salad at MMES Covered Court. The intermediate level led by grades four, five and six unveiled their cooking skills through a Cooking Festival where they preparednutritious dishes. Selected grade four pupils prepared maja and cookies while grade five pupils demonstrated their skills in cooking by preparing different dishes using chicken pork beef and vegetables. The students also made slogans promoting a healthy lifestyle. Teachers also participated during the culminating activity. Mr. Carlos S. Belicano shared his skills in cooking. He cooked shanghai rolls using string beans and squash. To highlight the battle cry“ MagingAktibo”, a ZUMBA SA MARCELA was spearheaded by Ms. Edna Casino. Zumba dancers were invited to perform during the culminating activity. Teachers and pupils actively participated during the Zumba session.In this modern time where life span of humans is becoming short, it is right to push and promote a healthy lifestyle. It is the responsibility of the school to inculcate to the young minds of the school children the importance of good nutrition to be able to perform well in school and be free from sickness and other health problems. dav dav dav dav dav sdr

General Assembly
MMES Holds First General Assembly by Merle R. Buenasflores Marcela Marcelo Elementary School (MMES) held its First General Assembly last June 1, 2019 at MMES Covered Court. It was attended by Homeroom PTA Officers ,parentsand guardians of the pupils, barangay officials and members of the faculty headed by Mr. Noel F. Junio, school principal. General Assembly is being conducted days before the start of the school year to orient the stakeholders on DepEd’s vision, mission, co-curricular programs and activities and other initiatives planned for the coming school year. Mr. Noel F. Junio, school principal presented the School Report Card (SRC) for the recently concluded school year. The SRC contains school accomplishments and status of on-going and accomplished programs and projects implemented in school. He highlighted the installation of air conditioning units in kindergarten, grades one and two classrooms. The said air conditioning units were provided by the local government to provide conducive learning environment to all public schools in the city. This is aside from the monthly cash allowance provided as well to all school children in the city. During the assembly, faculty and staff of MMES were introduced to give the parents the opportunity to be familiar with the teachers assigned in the different grade levels for the present school year. Mr. Junioasked the support of the parents in realizing the programs and activities set for upcoming school year. He emphasizedthe big role of the parents and other stakeholders in achieving the school’s objectives and goals.