HIGH-FIVE FOR OUR FIVE NEW LICENSED TEACHERS

SMILES OF VICTORY. Teachers (from left) Salado,
Basallo, Pascual, Geda, and Pacificar rejoice after 
successfully passing the Licensure Exam for 
Teachers (LET). More than 187000 took the exam. 

NOVEMBER 27 – Another five licensed teachers shall strengthen Casa De San Miguel Montessori School (CDSMMS) teaching force after they successfully passed Licensure Exam for Teachers held in September this year.

The list of successful examinees released by the Professional Regulatory Board (PRC) on November 27 includes Ms. Riza Pauline R. Pacificar, Ms.  Riza Mae C. Salado, Ms. Arianne Bless S. Basallo, Ms. Jolina Pauline R. Geda, and Ms. Tatiana Rosel Pascual.

Graduates in 2017 from Philippine Normal University (PNU) the National Center for Teacher Education, Teachers Pacificar and Salado currently handle English subjects while Teacher Basallo handles Social Studies. Teacher Geda on the other hand teaches Values Education while Teacher Pascual handles Math subjects.

According to PRC, among the 187,529 test takers---high school and elementary combined---only 70,824 (38%) made it.

FAMILY DAY '17: The Myriad Meanings of Love and Joy

IT WAS LIKE A STORM OF VIBRANT COLORS. Four groups of happy families in red, blue, green, and yellow shirts altogether celebrated Family Day 2017 at Casa de San Miguel Montessori School, November 18.

Before the sun fully spread its light across the sky, many families had already arrived, feeling dosed with vigor and excitement. This year's Family Day targeted to invite family members to join their kids in fostering a stronger parent-child bond through wholesome activities, the venue and instrument of which is the school---their second home.

The feeling was priceless, and almost indescribable. The myriad bright colors suggested an inviting ambiance for all families, especially for parents who, despite having no enough rest from yesterday's toil, willingly chose to spend quality time with their young ones.

Like year 2016, last Saturday's big event was jam-packed with Zumba dance and traditional relay games. The Zumba alone tested families' endurance that resembles Filipino resiliency---unyielding and firm. The session may have run for almost an hour of non-stop strenuous dance but both kids and their parents or guardians proved themselves unstoppable. Thanks to the ever-encouraging master of the ceremony, Mr. Andrei Czesar Almarez. 

Aside from parents and their children, The Miguelians also witnessed the school's dynamic teachers, both the new and the pioneering ones, who seemed very fascinated by the sonorous beat of the songs. 

Sweaty and almost running out of breath, the participants nevertheless thought of the group or team for which they were dancing. Every family was perhaps aiming to receive the best performing family awards.

Filipinos are known for being family-oriented. Likewise, they're known for exemplifying a happiness and contentment amid life's struggles. Here in Casa de San Miguel Montessori, Family Day serves as a reminder of the ultimate essence of building and strengthening families. Building a family is not merely earning a living; it's also living to earn what money can never acquire---love and joy.

OUR BEAUTIFUL TEACHERS. (From left) Teachers Marineth, Rizza, Tatiana, and Angelene showed the crowd the right way to dance Zumba!

ALWAYS WINNER TOGETHER. Last year, Tamondong Family bagged awards. This year, they did it again!

HAPPINESS THAT CAN'T BE CONTAINED. Look at this family. They're voice isn't audible but their joy is definitely too infectious!

SA PAKIKIPAGKAIBIGAN NAGSISIMULA ANG ISANG RELASYON - Sun

Scout Palabas battle of Lakans and Lakambinis captures intriguing questions about making smart decisions and choosing options wisely

Silang, Cavite, October 26 - Jux Lenox Sun (Grade 9) and Daphne Tuazon (Grade 7), the Night Camp Lakan and Lakambini 2017, both wowed the audience and the auxis (Grade 10 facilitators) in their brilliant answers during the question and answer portion of the Scout Palabas. 

According to Sun, when asked of Mrs. Mary Lourd Santos to choose from pakikipagkaibigan (making friends) and pakikipagrelasyon (building relationship), he would opt for the former. “Mas pipiliin ko po ang pakikipagkaibigan dahil sa pakikipagkaibigan nagsisimula ang isang relasyon.” With that spontaneous answer, the crowd unanimously gave him a wild cheer.

On the other hand, Tuazon, the Lakambini representing Patrol T'boli was given a seemingly more thought-provoking question; that is, “If you would be given a chance to be a man, what would you like to discover in being a man?”

The freshman camper fluently answered, “Kung paano sila nabubuhay araw-araw at kung paano sila nananatiling lumalaban…Pero kung ako ang tatanungin, walang pinagkaiba ang lalaki’t babae dahil lahat sila ay matatapang at kaya nilang lumaban sa hamon ng buhay.”

The crowd seated on a grassy site of Int’l Institute of Rural Reconstruction couldn’t just contain their astonishment upon hearing Tuazon’s last few words. The battle of the Lakans and the Lakambinis aims to unfold the richness of Miguelians’ ability to think critically and sensibly.

MANGGA, MELON MOST FRUITFUL PATROLS

The day camp winners this year were Patrols Mangga and Melon, garnering 145 and 175 points respectively, against other fruit patrols, October 25.

THE WINNING PHILIPPINE NAT'L FRUIT. Patrol Mangga (mango: the country's national fruit) performs its commendable yell and cheer during the opening program of Day Camp 2017 at Casa de San Miguel Montessori School's covered court. Patrol Mangga and Patrol Melon (girls) were the best patrols. PHOTO BY MR. JUSTIN ANGELO SALAZAR.

The kiddie troops consisted of Grade 1 to 5 campers made it through stations prepared by Grade 9 volunteers including flag folding, knot tying, dummy making, bandaging, and more. The activity was held the day after the Investitures Ceremony of which guest speakers were Mrs. Gertudes Dadal and Mr. Arvin Carillo

Each station, strategically positioned inside the campus, tested the campers’ combined wit, speed, and patience. Their advisers, likewise, enthusiastically cheered for their kids throughout.

The winning teams were supervised by their teachers, namely, Mrs. Jenny Cruz and Mrs. Lilibeth Viado (Mangga) and Mrs. Lourdes Fuentes (Melon). The whole activity was headed by Mrs. Daisy Dasig Cabel.

For more awesome photos captured by Mr. Salazar, click here.

ZEUS PROVES AUTHORITY OVER TECHNODANCE 2017; NEWTON DOMINATES JINGLE CONTEST

September 22 – Scintillating in their crushed CD-covered costumes, behind them were frisky light effects and wafting smoke, Grade 10 Zeus, led by their adviser Mrs. Mary Lourd Santos, astonished the judges and the audience, garnering 98% during the Science Month culminating activity. 

BANG! Grade 10 Zeus paints a powerful movement to claim victory during the second leg of the Science Month Culminating Activity.

Their closest competitors were Grade 9-Hermes landing 1^st place, and Grade 9-Hera, second.

“In a dance contest, the group should really dance as one,” commented Mrs. Merlita Abao, the school’s Music teacher and one of the judges, after the program. She added that ‘if one dances best, the rest must also show the same best performance level; otherwise, that one person must opt to perform alone’. According to her, the winning teams possessed an obvious unity throughout the performance.

Divided into two categories, the culminating activity provided an avenue for both elementary and high school students to take their special moments to shine and to prove they’re worth the awards. Supervised by Ms. Arianne Basallo, Grade 5 – Newton, in the first part of the program, wowed the spectators in their well-synchronized dance performance and outstanding melodies. They received an exceptional 95.33% from the judges. 

Grade 5 - Newton, under the supervision of Ms. Arianne Basallo, pose after being hailed CHAMPION.

Second to Newton was Grade 5 – Faraday, then Grade 6 – Leeuwenhoek.

The Jingle Making Contest, participated by Grades 4 to 6, highlighted human body systems. Grades 1, 2, and 3, on the other hand, had kept the atmosphere lively with their admirable intermission numbers.

Before the second leg of the awarding ceremony, Mr. Andrei Czesar Almarez, a Math teacher, with the band from Grade 11, surprised the crowd in his remarkable rendition of Air Supply’s “I’m All Out of Love” while the spectators, giggling in excitement, wondered to whom the song was dedicated.

The program aims to inculcate to students the invaluable contribution of science in making life easy and convenient, and why science has to be optimized, according to the school principal, Mrs. Mary Grace Arce, in her opening remarks.

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TRAINING FOR CDSMMS VARSITY PLAYERS COMMENCES THIS SEPTEMBER

JAGUARS' VARSITY members---current ones and trainees---in basketball, volleyball, athletics, and chess have begun their training routines under the supervision of their coaches this September, some weeks after their 1st periodical examination in preparation for the Bacoor Meet 2017.

The coaches, Mr. Justin Angelo Salazar (basketball), Mrs. Arji Mae Sabas (volleyball and table tennis), Mr. Andrei Czesar Almarez (athletics), and Mr. Constantine Capco (chess), have chosen and/or re-enlisted the following students under their mentorship:

BASKETBALL:

• Grenio, Aaron Kyle - Grade 8
• Tingson, Rigo Miguel - Grade 7
• Briones, Arvin - Grade 10
• Prado, Micah - Grade 10
• Pacheco, Jeremiah - Grade 10
• Sun, Jux - Grade 9
• Hermoso, Patrick - Grade 9
• Alcantara, Daniel - Grade 8
• Dabu, John Lloyd - Grade 8
• Tupas, Andrei - Grade 7 

VOLLEYBALL:

• Tamiao, Charles Adrian - Grade 7
• Espino, Jan Harvey - Grade 8
• Salvador, Khris Daniel - Grade 9
• Soriano, Franz Angelo - Grade 9
• De Jesus, Carl Joshua - Grade 9
• Cabrera, Sebastian Luis - Grade 7
• Endaya, Danica - Grade 9
• Katigbac, Justine Rose - Grade 10
• Mesina - Frances Ivy - Grade 9
• Causing, Marlney Monique - Grade 8
• Vitug, Zoe Maegan - Grade 8
• Portillo, Jerin - Grade 7
• Cabel, Danielle - Grade 7
• De Castro, Janade - Grade 7
• Sun, Kyra - Grade 7

TABLE TENNIS:

• Felix, Dian Victoria - Grade 9
• Ballatan, James - Grade 9
• Catindig,  Edric Lemuel - Grade 9
• Soguilon, Isaac Joseph - Grade 9

ATHLETICS:

• Fajardo, Cill Tristan - Grade 10
• Bucu, Shaira  Danielle - Grade 10
• Bernabe, Dean Rafael - Grade 9
• Rafa, Ralph Adrian - Grade 9
• Lovedioro, Patricia - Grade 9
• Orias, John Paul - Grade 8

CHESS:

• Mariano, Seth Angelo - Grade 10
• Yaranon, Bobby O' Brian - Grade 10
• Santillan, Joseph Vincent - Grade 8
• Arcilla, Sheena - Grade 8
• Prado, Mitzi - Grade 7
• Manahan, Sturm - Grade 7
• Quijano, Myrvin - Grade 7
• Lagario, Vince Heiner - Grade 7
• Chang, Vincent - Grade 8
• Cataquiz, Ernest Luther - Grade 8

CDSMMS MATH WIZARDS QUALIFY FOR MTG-PHILIPPINES TRAINING PROGRAM

Fifty (82%) out of the 61 Miguelians have successfully passed in the Mathematical Challenge for Kids Training Program (MCFKTP) that was conducted by the internationally known Mathematic Trainers' Guild or MTG in July 2017. The following students are qualified to join and avail of the MTG extensive training program:

1. Loza, Gian
2. Babiera, Timothy
3. Bagarino, Jan Matthew
4. Cabel, Nicole Jane
5. Giner, Rovick
6. Guerrero, Lia
7. Vasquez, Jin Anthony
8. Arevalo, Viktor Amadeus
9. Bautista, Faye
10. Lacorte, Samantha Kate
11. Libunao, Kirsten Gabrielle
12. Abiera, Chadlore
13. Arangote, Sean Theirel
14. Capili, Zofia
15. De Guzman, Mickhael Andrei
16. Del Mundo, Matthew Andrei
17. Dela Cruz, Joshua Lawrence
18. Gonzales, Rizzen Kyle
19. Grenio, Alvin Lee
20. Lazaro, George
21. Roxas, Timothy Jerdi
22. Santillan, Jake Dominic
23. Tamondong, Zymon
24. Yaranon, Bobby O’ Brandon
25. Arevalo, Lauren
26. Cabel, Danielle
27. De Castro, Janade Ashley
28. Lagario, Vince
29. Lim, Caitlin
30. Manahan, Sturm Liouville
31. San Jose, Samantha
32. Tamiao, Charles Adrian
33. Arcilla, Sheena
34. Calderon, Walline Marie Sage
35. Camacho, Patricia Kaye
36. Lachica, Angel
37. Lompero, Jarhiz Ann
38. Nerona, Vien Ysabelle
39. Vitug, Zoe Maegan
40. Argamosa, Jana Aliyah
41. Catindig, Edric Lemuel
42. Felix, Dian
43. Kwon, Sujie Jen
44. Rafa, Ralph Adrian
45. Soguilon, Isaac
46. Whiting, Maxine Paula
47. Festin, Angel Alexis
48. Katigbac, Justine Rose
49. Nerona, Francesca Marie
50. Sayco, Mhike Ysrael

Congratulations! Casa de San Miguel Montessori School is very proud of you, always!

THE MIGUELIANS 2016-2017 issue

EXPERIENCE THE MONTESSORI WAY!

Casa de San Miguel Montessori School now cordially invites parents to enrol their children to a FREE TRIAL this summer. Amazing Montessori way of teaching will be experienced by the pupils starting April 18, 2017 at 8a.m. Come and visit us from Monday to Saturday for reservations. Hurry! Limited slots are offered on a first come, first-served basis.

The school's located at 215 Emilio Aguinaldo Hi-way, Panapaan, Bacoor City. We are situated in front of Metrobank and beside PNB Bacoor-Panapaan branch.

EXHAUSTED YET EXHILARATED

Casa de San Miguel Montessori School has been so busy this Friday in preparation for next week’s array of activities. The Miguelians roamed different spots to see students and teachers delighted in the hustle and bustle of the school.

“Excited na po ako!” said Samantha Kate Lacorte, Grade 4-Curie.

While the Sawali Hall was resounding with footsteps for the Foundation Day field demonstrations, the court meanwhile was jam-packed with participants for the Sports Fest.

After a few hours, members of each team were gathered into rooms to rehearse for the last time their cheers and yells. The composed lines were so powerful that they can surely intimidate other competing teams. The lines “kami ang mananalo” and “umuwi na kayo”, although harsh, are indeed passionate pronouncement of victory. The high school students seem to embody a strong command to train the younger participants, and they are so earnest to make the Elementary schoolers feel the need to dominate other teams.

With this year’s another thematic approach to Sports Fest (thanks to the fresh idea of the chairmen) which was inspired by the famous Pokemon Go Miguelians will definitely set the fiery arena next week. Will Valor team be stirred by their winning ardor? Will Instinct team be effectively driven by their innate capabilities to overpower the opponents? Will Mystic team’s “calm analysis of situation” be their indomitable stance? Or, will Harmony team---not really one of the teams---be able to stabilize the warring grounds and be the champ? Miguelians will have to prove their teams’ worth and show one another that Sports Fest is not a mere battle ground but most importantly, a significant event to foster cooperation, composure, courage, and various capacities.

The entire day had been so musical because the choreographer at the Sawali Hall had been teaching the students for both the field demo and the High School Night on February 4. Students from Grades 1, 2, and 3 were really charming as they gracefully brushed the floor with their energetic feet. The high schoolers showed how passionate they were in dancing. Not known to everyone, dancing continues till night so cheerdancers can orchestrate their major presentation for next week.

Simultaneously, a book fair entitled “Bookaneer” brought by Scholastica, is being mobbed by young readers along the Casa Department corridor.

Everybody was tired but exhilarated. The thrill surges. It’s unstoppable. It’s really fun at CDSMMS!

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MIGUELIANS PREPARE FOR SPORTS FEST '17

Supervised by teacher-coaches, high school students met today their lower grade partners (Grades 1 to 3) to orchestrate wild and powerful cheers and yells in preparation for the Pokemon-inspired Sports Festival in Casa de San Miguel Montessori School.
The three-day sports events will run from February 6 to 8. The competing teams have been named Harmony, Instinct, Valour, and Mystic.
During the meeting yesterday, team coaches had assigned respective players for basketball, street soccer, volleyball, 50m dash, 100m dash, long jump, table tennis, and relay. There will also be individual games like scrabble, chess, and basketball shoot outs.
To ready the players, some hours were allotted for practices. The Miguelians flooded the court to play volleyball, basketball, and dodge ball. In the middle of ongoing passionate planning, there came a heavy downpour (as if the sky was also stirred up due to excitement).
The event is chaired by high school teachers, Mr. Justin Angelo Salazar and Mrs. Diojana Natanawan.