Republic of the Philippines

Marcela Marcelo Elementary School

Schools Division Office - Pasay City

SOWING SEEDS OF HOPE  “A Partnership of MMES and BINHI Foundation”                  The stakeholder-partners play an important role in the realization of the school’s programs and projects. To create effective education systems and effective learning environments, all stakeholders need to come together in a meaningful way, through collaboration and therefore connection.                   Marcela Marcelo Elementary School was blessed to work with the BINHI English Literacy Foundation for the past two years. BINHI is a non-profit and non-governmental organization founded in 2008 to help out-of-school children and students who are at risk of not completing their primary education due to the absence of learning support in their homes and community.  The journey of a partnership between MMES and BINHI started in 2018. Series of meetings between Mr. Noel F. Junio, the former Principal, and Ms. Lisa T. Bayot, President and Co-Founder of BINHI was made. However, the partnership wasn’t able to materialize due to a change of leadership of the school. In early 2019, the partnership was sealed under the new leadership of Ms. Norma B. Jamon and sponsorship of the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) and Mr. Cecile Dela Cruz. The program aims to keep the children in school by providing their literacy skills, fostering a love for reading and improve comprehension skills, and inculcating a love for learning that will inspire them to do better in school and subsequently improve their economic situation. The program was so timely as the school strengthened its effort in addressing problems in reading proficiency in all grade levels. Prior to the partnership, the school has implemented various reading intervention projects, however, there is still a need to maximize the school’s effort to attain zero non-readers in school. This English literacy support is a greatly needed intervention program for struggling readers to attain the zero non-readers of the school.                    As MMES and BINHI were about to embark on a new journey for the school year 2019-2020 in June 2019, the unexpected pandemic seemed to derail once again the                  well-planned implementation of the reading intervention program. But with the persistence of the leadership of the school and the eagerness of the BINHI to make every Filipino child in school and learning well, the project was pushed through tailored to the new normal education set up. The components of the curriculum include teaching tools (modules, activity sheets, various school supplies, instructional USB flash drive); assessments (pre-test, mid-test, post-test); monitoring of students; inputs on lesson plans; evaluation, and recommendation. The program was modified and maximized for the online and modular learning setup required by the Department of education given the pandemic situation.                 The first year of implementation of the BINHI program in October 2019 was very challenging. BINHI came up with the Class Home Kit to continue providing learning support to its 39 beneficiaries, 20 kindergartens for Early Reading and 19 Grade two learners for Beginning Reading. A BINHI Class Home Kit contains instructional videos, school supplies, arts and craft materials, and also enjoyable activity sheets related to the lessons. The materials and lessons are good for 4 weeks. They were distributed to the parents every month. BINHI teachers were also provided materials for their                  online teaching. At the beginning of the program, there were a total of 42 students for the 2 classes. 20 for Kit 0 and 22 for Kit 1. By midterm, there were 3 students who dropped from Kit 1 class. At the end of the program, there were 20 and 19 students respectively, totaling 39. This translates to a 7.5% decrease in overall student participation. Dropouts were due to disinterest or inability to come to school to get the learning kits. However, the results of the post-test revealed a great improvement in reading comprehension of Kit 0 learners with 23.1% during the pre-test compare to 83% in the post-test or an overwhelming 59.9% increase. On the other hand, the Kit 1 learners also recorded a great improvement of 40.8% with 30.6% and 71.4% during the pre and post-test respectively.                 The parents also expressed their gratitude to the BINHI English Literacy Foundation as it helped so much in developing their children to read, write and comprehend. It also awakened the interest of the children and inculcated the value of reading among the children. According to the parents, their children develop as well good study habits and interest in reading books ahead of their age. The program also strengthened partnership with the parents, school, and stakeholder-partners as they geared towards one objective, to let the children read and write. 

                                                             Ten Newly Appointed Supreme Pupil Government Officers Take Oath Virtually                Pursuant to OUA Memo 00-0821-0140 entitled “Interim Guidelines on Student Government Elections for School Year 2021-2022 Under New Normal dated August 17, 2021, and DepEd Order No.29 s. of 2021, otherwise known as School Calendar and Activities for School Year 2021-2022, Marcela Marcelo Elementary School successfully conducted the Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) selection process last October 12, 2021. Appointment system was the modality used based on the Interim Guidelines on Student Government Election for School Year 2021-2022 under the New Normal due to the following reasons: a.) limited numbers of students who wanted to run for the position and, b.) challenge for the learners of the school to participate in the said activity.               SPG Officers are nominated and selected from the Homeroom Class Organizations, and they are appointed by the Appointment Selection Committee composed of Ms. Norma B. Jamon, Mrs. Cheryl D. Tagarao and Ms. Merle R. Buenasflores. The selection was based on the qualifications set by the SPG Election Committee.               The following are the newly appointed SPG officers:                Alyssa Nicole C. Labandia, President                Kiero E. Dela Tonga, Vice President                Adrian Mark Evans Y. Silvela, Secretary                Darleene C. Anaviso, Treasurer                Bernice P. Nuguid, Auditor                Eujanna Xyril B. Bane, PIO                Solenn Divine T. Cebreros, Protocol Officer               John Wil Q. Maraño, Grade 4 Representative               Eidrilyn Zane M. Matias, Grade 5 Representative               Axel A. Roldan, Grade 6 Representative             The appointed SPG officers accomplished and completed the required forms such as Certificate of Acceptance, Certificate of Good Academic Standing, Certificate of Good Moral Character, and Parental Consent to be used for the Appointment Application Packet  with the endorsement letter to the school head. Last October 14, 2021, the SPG officers were formally endorsed to the school head, as the new set of officers for the School Year 2021-2022. Ten newly appointed Supreme Pupil Government officers took their oath on October 15, 2021 before Ms. Norma B. Jamon, school principal via Google Meet. It was witnessed by the appointees and their parents, COMELEC Members, COMELEC Chairperson, Mrs. Cheryl D. Tagarao and SPG Adviser, Ms. Merle R. Buenasflores.

Mr. Edel A. Matias Officially Elected as New PTA President                      Marcela Marcelo Elementary School held its annual GPTA Election last September 28 via Google Meet— weeks later after a Homeroom PTA was organized. All HRPTA Elected Presidents were invited to attend the General Assembly. Mr. Felipe V. Betita and Ms. Merle R. Buenasflores served as Election Committees and facilitated the entire election process. Parents nominated from among themselves and voted for a new set of officers that would serve as the school partner in extending services to our learners.                       MMES officially welcomes the newly elected GPTA Officers for the School Year 2021-2022. President:  Edel A. Matias                                                          Committee on Audit:  Rosenely  A. Juanico Vice-President:  Ma. Clemencia C. Labandia                            Committee on Programs & Projects: Carla A. Acero Secretary:   Sheryl T. Cebreros                                                 Committee on Education:  Richelle C. Obuyes Treasurer:   Maryan D. Fernandez                                            Committee on Health & Sanitation:  Rosalie Onesa Moreto Auditor 1:   Melchor B Bane                                                      Committee on Finance: Evelyn S. Mabuhay Auditor 2:   Alice M. Correche                                                   Committee on Grievance: Anthony Alano. Sulla Business Manager 2: Marry Ann V.Casagan                            Committee on External Community Affairs: Genevieve F. Badon P.I.O:   Elyka Jane G. Capinia                                                  Committee on Ways and Means: Rona B. Sampana Sgt. At Arm:  Edsel C. Duria Teacher-Members: Adelaida F. Panaligan ,Errol John P. Ruiz, Mary Grace V. Sayson, Nora M. Odivelas, Geina A. Balais                      The Oathtaking Ceremony was held at the MMES Covered Court on October 16, 2021. A solemn promise was taken by the new officials to fulfill their duties and responsibilities to MMES and its learners.          

State of the School Address                                                                                                           by Errol John P. Ruiz                 Marcela Marcelo Elementary School is true to its battle cry in Marking Milestones of Excellent Services as it shared the different milestones of the school for the school year 2020- 2021 to its parents, clienteles, and stakeholders. Ms. Norma B. Jamon, School Principal 1, delivered her annual State of the School Address otherwise known as SOSA last September 18, 2021. In attendance were parents, stakeholders, and other school clienteles at the school covered court. The grade six teachers led the opening program. Ms. Norma B. Jamon happily shared the different accomplishments the school has achieved throughout the year. She enthusiastically discussed the School Report Card that contains the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), programs and projects being implemented, and financial information to give a broad view of the school’s performance. SRC is intended specifically to inform parents and stakeholders about a school’s individual characteristics and academic performance. The principal underscored the importance of the active participation of the school’s internal and external stakeholders in realizing the different programs and projects of the school. Parents were also asked to continuously support every undertaking the school has.               The engagement lasted for one hour and the attendees were given simple tokens as an appreciation for their presence despite the limitations and restrictions due to COVID 19 pandemic. The school followed the necessary heath protocols set by the government to endure the safety of the participants during the event. The school hopes for another fruitful year despite the challenges in the delivery of education at this trying moment. The school is also committed in delivering quality education in whatever platforms available for the school learners.  

MMES 49th Foundation Day                   Marcela Marcelo Elementary School marked its 49th year of foundation last September 17, 2021. The celebration has a theme of “Pagbabalik-Tanaw sa Nakaraan, Katatagan, at Pagbangon sa Kasalukuyan.”                  As thanksgiving for the 49 glorious years of the institution, a Holy Mass was celebrated at the San Juan Nepomuceno Parish Church last September 16, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. The mass was presided by Rev. Fr. Edgardo Coroza and was attended by several teachers of MMES.                 The 17th of September signified the main event of the celebration. For the first part of the program, flowers were offered to the bust figure of the heroine in the school and at the statue located at the Malibay Plaza. The ceremonial offering of flowers was participated bt the Parents-Teachers Association officers led by Mrs. Girlie Tapiz, Faculty Officers led by Mrs. Rowena C. Lazaro, MMES Alumni Association, and Barangay Officials.                 The second part of the program was shown thru Facebook Live. It started with the Philippine National Anthem and a prayer. The opening remarks was delivered by the school principal, Miss Norma B. Jamon. Miss Lovelynn Jane S. Bacera, PSDS-Cluster 3, gave her inspirational message afterwards. This was followed by presentations prepared by teachers of each grade level. Another remarkable part of the program was the “What’s Your Story?” wherein Alumni members shared their memories as elementary students of MMES. The history of MMES was shared by Mr. John David Juave as well as the life story of the heroine Selang Bagsik by Mrs. Mary Grace V. Sayson. The program ended with a closing remarks from Mrs. Rowena C. Lazaro, Faculty President.  The masters of ceremonies are Mrs. Geah A. De Gama and Miss Paula Angela P. Mella.

School-Based National Teachers’ Day 2021   Every year on October 5, the world celebrates World Teachers’ Day to highlight the responsibilities, rights, and the value of teachers. This year’s National Teachers’ Month theme is Gurong Pilipino, Katuwang sa Hamon, Kasama sa Pagbangon. In connection with this the Supreme Pupil Government officers and the Faculty Club judiciously planned the celebration; each of them were given tasks to work on the following: a) program and invitation b) raffle c) presentations d) documentation and other related tasks for the said event. Our school conducted different activities for the celebration of teachers’ day. Everyone was encouraged to customize their profile photos on Facebook to carry on the NTM logo and to post advocacy campaigns on social media. The learners were advised to reminisce their magnificent memories with their teachers by sharing the photos of them and their teacher from kindergarten up to the present. They were also invited to post a video message for their teachers on social media or send it to their teachers’ messenger chat. Teacher Mini was also conducted wherein the learners are going to dress like their teachers. It was fun to watch as the learners portray how dignified the teachers were. On October 5, 2021 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, the school conducted an electronic raffle for teachers via google meet. Different raffle items were solicited from different stakeholders. All the teachers participated in the electronic raffle. It was fun and full of excitement. Mrs. Regine R. De Gama and Mrs. Reslyn B. Villa were the masters of ceremonies. The main event of the celebration was the culminating activity held via Facebook Live. It started with the national anthem followed by a prayer, Pasay Hymn, MMES Hymn, and Prayer for the Teachers led by pupils from Kindergarten to Grade Six. The program was beautifully adorned by the warm messages from the School Head, Ms Norma B. Jamon and Public Schools District Supervisor, Ms. Lovelynn Jane S. Bacera. It was followed by heartfelt greetings and messages from SPG and learners. The SPG officers showcase their talents in the intermission number. E-certificates were given to learners who participated in Teacher Mini Me. The highlight of the virtual program was the Loyalty Awardees for Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel. The school also acknowledged the meritorious and dedicated service of our only retiree, Mrs. Remely N. Rapi who served our school for 37 years. She was given a plaque of appreciation in promoting quality, liberating, and relevant educational services at the DepEd. The celebration was flavored with a high stake of raffles, intermissions and presentations from learners and selected teachers. The Teachers ‘Month ended with a closing remark from Mrs. Girlie H. Tapiz, GPTA outgoing President. The emcee of the said program was Alyssa Nicolle C. Labandia and Axel A. Roldan. It was a heart-fulfilling activity!