Republic of the Philippines

Marcela Marcelo Elementary School

Schools Division Office - Pasay City

Marcelanians Reap Medals in the 40th PCSPCC by Rowena C. Lazaro Ten Marcelanians recently brought pride to the school as they reaped 10 medals in the recent 40th Pasay City Schools Press and Contests (PCSPCC). It was held last September 3-5, 2019 at Jose Rizal Elementary School, Pasay City. The conference theme was “ Fostering Literacy on Campus Journalistic Writing”. It is one of the most prestigious contest ofthe Department of Education (DepEd). The event featured the Elementary and High School Campus Journalists. The press conference included inspirational message from the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Evangeline P. Ladines as she talked about being agents of positive change as Journalists in the ever changing context of the Philippines.Ten finalists were chosen in each category and was awarded at Friday’s culminating event. For individual awards, Jean Marchienette Viray won 5th place in “Feature Writing English”; Irish Nicole Teodosio won 8thplace in “ Newswriting English”; Alyssa Nicole Labandia won 5th place in “ Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo ng Balita”; Julianna May G. Tomas won 9th place in “ Science and Health Writing English”, and Yutomo Dominic Abiad won 3rd Place in “ Photo Journalism”. For Group categories awards, Samuel Ybriel Manalansan won “Best in Script Writing and Best Team Broadcasting”;Jennelyn C. Abendano, Jamaila Maverick, Mary Zephyrish Pearl Torres and Jerome Saldana won 1st Place in “Collaborative Writing English/Filipino”. These pupils are off to the Regional Press Conference this October 2019 where they will represent the city in hopes of qualifying for the National Conference next year.

“The Journey of an Outstanding Teacher” An SDO Pasay City Teacher Induction Program Initiative by Ana Mae G. Gelacio The newly-hired teachers of DepEd Pasay City was initiated through an Orientation Seminar on Teacher Induction Program last August 23, 2019 at the Eurotel Hotel, Makati City. It has been a fruitful engagement for the new generation of teachers where they learned so many things as they start their journey in the field of education. To inspire the newly-hired teachers, the SDO invited one of the Most Outstanding Teacher of the Division of Pasay City, Mr. Errol John P. Ruiz, Master Teacher 2 of Marcela Marcelo Elementary School to share his Journey as an Outstanding Teacher. Mr. Ruiz was the 2018 Most Outstanding Public Servant of Pasay City in Education given by the Knights of Columbus. On the same year he was also awarded  forGawadKagalingansaPagtuturo by the SDO Pasay City. He was also the delegate to the 2016 Korea-Philippines  Exchange Teachers Programme for Global Education in Seoul Korea. He shared his decade of experience in the service to the new generation of teachers in the division. His journey as a teacher wasn’t easy. It entails discipline, hard work and dedication to the service. He also shared to the new generation of teachers his personalized 10 Commandments. According to him new generation of teachers must respect the seasoned teachers, devote time and energy for the school, be punctual and avoid absenteeism, be active and creative. He also reiterated to always show respect to the school heads. Above all he reminded the participants to aim to be promoted because it will serve as a challenge and inspiration to do better. Truly Mr. Ruiz’s journey is worth emulating and it serves as an inspiration to all newly-hired teachers to be dedicated in this chosen field. The whole day event was a great success for it prepared the newly-hired teachers on their journey in the field of education for the coming years.

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.

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

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.

Nutrition Month Opening program Highlighting the First 1000 Days during Nutrition Month in July 2016 aims to create awareness on the importance of proper infant and young child feeding practices, particularly exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and giving appropriate complementary food after six months while continuing breastfeeding.  The celebration also aims to promote collaboration among various stakeholders both at the national and local levels for programs serving families with pregnant mothers and children less than 2 years old.  The 2016 Nutrition Month celebration will also serve as a venue for the launching of the Early Childhood Care and Development Intervention Package (ECCD-IP) for the First 1000 Days. The Marcelans also showed their support to this advocacy in order to promote awareness not only to the students but also to the stakeholders and the community.It started with a parade around the community. IT was followed by an opening program , wherein the students showcased their talents.

MMES Wagi sa National Safekids Cheerdance Competition Muli na namang umarangkada ang pangkat ng MMES Safekids. Sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay muling nasungkit ang Kampeonato.Isa lamang itong patunay na ang walang humpay na suporta ng ating butihing punong -guro , Noel F. Junio at ang buong pagtitiyaga at pagpapagal ngmga guro ang siya ring dahilan ng matamis na tagumpay.

4th Summer Reading Camp Summer Reading Camp is a fifteen (15) weekday activity which follows the integrated approach to teaching and learning where all subject areas are involved focusing on reading comprehension skills.This would certainly address not only the existing problems on reading deficiencies of our learners further nurture and hone the individual’s love of reading thus exposing them to various learning opportunities where reading skills will be enhanced through play, fun games, oral interpretation, videos and other enjoyable activities. a) to help non-readers readb) to enable frustration readers comprehend what they readc) to develop instructional readers’ comprehension skills and improve oral interpretation skillsd) to enhance the reading abilities of individuals through various literary activitiese) to hone teacher-volunteers’ teaching capacities/competencies in teaching reading

 The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct the 2019 Brigada Eskwela from May 20 to 25, 2019 with the theme “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan.” The Brigada Eskwela is the National Schools Maintenance Week, that aims to bring together all education stakeholders to participate and contribute their time, effort, and resources to prepare public school facilities for the opening of the school year in June. For more info, please click the hyperlink: Brigada-Eskwela-2019