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The SFAS Seniors On A Campus Tour: Taking A Glimpse of the College Life

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:07:00 +0000

The 4th year students of St. Francis of Assisi School had their campus tour last January 18, 2012 along with the school's Guidance Counselor, Ms. April Suating. The tour, which is part of the program of activities for the Seniors, got positive feedback from the students. It covered an orientation of the curricular offerings, physical set up and scholarship programs of the schools. Such directed towards career campaign.

Two schools were visited, the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos and La Consolacion College-Bacolod .

Joahanna Ganza quoted,

"It is better that we are brought to the colleges or universities to see the actual facilities and the standards so we can compare which school would best suit our choice of course."

While Paula Jean added,

"We are thankful to SFAS and Ms. April for the opportunity to be exposed and go out of our own campus so we are able to meet people in the college who can be so accommodating to answer what a common graduating student often asks."

The students found the experience enriching. They hope that the next batches would have the same exposure as they had.

How Did You Celebrate Christmas?

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:24:00 +0000

ABRACADABRA!... it's magic or just the earnest thoughts and ways of how most kids celebrated the past season. The cold weather still hovers the air but school is back and with it seems an interruption of the Christmas fun.

A number of students from St. Francis of Assisi School shared some insights on how well they have spent their Christmas break.

I bonded with my family in the beach last Christmas. (by Riela B. Segaya, Grade 1)

I enjoyed opening my gifts from my Ninang (godmother) and my family! (by Colin C. Bactong, Prep)

We went out to buy gifts and that was really fun. I liked wrapping the gifts I bought. (by Mae Joy Flores, Third Year)

Had a more exciting and enjoyable Christmas because we went to Sarabia to spend the Noche Buena with relatives, so it was a different celebration this time; for me, it was grand. (by Pryle Saluta, Second Year)

I went to church to celebrate Jesus' birth ... I learned that Jesus is most important during Christmas. (by Cherry Mae Badian, Grade 5)

I celebrated Christmas giving gifts to our relatives. It's a good feeling when you give. (by Allen Peter B. Casiple, Grade 3)

I went to my aunt's house and watched the play of fireworks. (by Hernani John O. de la Cruz, Kinder)

SFAS Faculty and Staff On Being Motivated and Energized in the Last Quarter of the Academic Year

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:38:00 +0000

The NOPSSCEA Education Committee, chaired by Dr. Ervie Gallespen, sponsored a seminar for school administrators, teachers and staff on January 6, 2012 held at the Sanctuario de La Salle, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City. Geared towards learning the approaches and understanding the conditions of individuals encountered in school, work and family, the morning session was about GENDER IDENTITY DISORDER which was facilitated by Ramon C.M.F. Lachica. His talk aimed to un-label the negative notions on certain personalities. The Pinoy Laughter Yoga, which was the afternoon session, was an advocacy of Paolo Martin Trinidad for a healthy laughing Philippines.

The seminar served to be another energizer among the 15 members of the teaching and non-teaching personnel of SFAS who attended.

The seminar has been a help to release stress; I have learned how to use my fingers and hands for getting away with negative moods. The Pinoy Laughter Yoga is such a help. (by Ms. May Santillan, school librarian)

I learned how to handle different personalities in the classroom.
(by Sir Carlo Concha, TLE teacher and Grade 5 adviser)

I found the afternoon session to be helpful to my health, and I realized that teaching is not purely lecturing, but that I can use the laughter yoga as motivation to my students. (by Ms. Rose Iglesia, Grade 3 teacher and adviser)

Pinoy Laughter Yoga is a great help in starting a class; smiling is a motivating factor especially in my subject, really applicable!
(by Sir Leonard Guinabo, Math teacher and Grade 6 adviser)
The GID is familiar to me as a counselor while the laughter yoga session equipped me on how to deal with the stressors at work. (by Ms. April Suating, guidance counselor)

The Gender Identity Disorder and Pinoy Laughter Yoga seminars were very beneficial for us; the speakers were effective in imparting to us the new ways of conquering stress! (by Ms. Jadelle Barcoma, Kinder teacher)

I had a great time! It was a meaningful experience. I learned how to relate the topic to myself being one of those in the third society. (by Sir Orly Navalesca, PE teacher)

Sharing Our Blessings

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:10:00 +0000

St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City, thru the efforts of Tapulanga Foundation, have been richly blessed for several years already with a constant donation of books for the school library from different donors in the Philippines and for the most part, from U.S.A.

The students have grown to enjoy reading that the Book Lovers Club decided to donate of the older books, those that most students have read already, to a nearby public school which has barely a handful of children's reading books.

Hence, last July 19, 2011, one thousand books were donated to the students of Adela Elementary School. It is our hope that these books will allow more children to develop a love for reading.

In August, another one thousand books will be donated by the club to another nearby public school, Cuaycong Elementary School.

The SAC and PCA Officers for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:48:00 +0000

The new set of officers for SY 2011-2012 of the Student Affairs Council and Parents Council Association were inducted last July 15, 2011 after the Children's Mass held at the covered court of the school.

SAC Officers

President: Jessica Estardo, 4th year
Vice President: Jomar Artista, 3rd year
Secretary: Kyle Dominic Barnuevo, 2nd year
Treasurer: Jerome Estardo, 1st year
PIO: Bettina Ysabelle Suanque, 4th year

Sgt. at Arms: Ma. Jessica Macahilig and Joshua Dave Cuesta, 4th year

The first project done by the SAC was organizing the successful Freshmen Night in July.

PCA Officers

President: Mr. Edgardo Poral
Vice-Pres.: Mrs. Ruby Barnuevo
Secretary: Mrs. Marybelle Sellado
Treasurer: Mrs. Relyn Tarrosa
P.I.O.: Mr. Ramie Dimanalata and Mrs. Zelfa Tumbagahan
Auditor: Mrs. Gemme Butas
Bus. Manager: Mr. Excelsis Deo Marasigan

The first project of the PCA is now on-going: installing bars on the
rails of the bridge for a safer bridge for the students.

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK!

Our Favorite Place in School

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 02:37:00 +0000

The preschool students of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc. send their BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Melissa Wongchuking for donating the slide to their playground area, their favorite place in school.

Go Philippine Team!

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:59:00 +0000

The Senior class of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc. proudly watched and cheered for the Philippine Team during the Asia-Pacific Little League Softball Tournament held last June 24, 2011 at the softball field of Hacienda Lonoy in Silay City. The Philippine Team won the three games: 1st game was against Guam (Senior Division), 2nd game was against Guam (Junior Division and 3rd game was against China (Senior Division).

I felt proud that I am a Filipino! (Eubie Aluad)

I had a great time watching the game especially cheering for Team Pilipinas. (Biena Silva)

I had fun watching the game. I am also amazed with the girls because they were so talented. (Queenie Dimanalata)

It was fun and it made us feel proud to be the cheering squad of the Philippine team. (Isabel Hilado)

I'm glad I saw many people with different nationalities and enjoyed listening to their accents. (Joahanna Ganza)

Clubs for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:33:00 +0000

For school year 2011 - 2012, SFAS has 18 clubs for students from Grades 4 - 4th year high school. Club meeting is held once a month for an hour and a half. The clubs for this year are:

Adobe Extreme
Arts and Crafts
Balangaw Dance Troupe
Book Lovers Club
Chess Club
Chinese Club
First Aiders Club
G16O
Guitar Club
Homemakers Club
Knights of the Altar
Kurtzky Club
Grade School Sports Club
High School Sports Club
Table Tennis Titans
Theater Arts Club
Toddlers Club
Tropang Scientist Club

Another Wish List Granted!

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:28:00 +0000

A MUCH HAPPY SURPRISE TO US when Tapulanga Foundation received an email from one of the donors saying that her boyfriend wants to donate a laptop to the teachers of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City!

THANK YOU MR. PATRICK PETERS

for donating a laptop of which our school principal is using

and shares with other teachers as well.

And thank you as well for a new printer for our Computer laboratory, a much needed equipment as well in school as we only have 2 printers right now, with more than 20 teachers and staff using to print their weekly lesson plans and reports and more than 150 students using to print school reports.

A Donation of National Geographic Magazines to the School Library

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:04:00 +0000

A BIG thanks to Attorney Roy Santos of Puyat, Jacinto and Santos Law Office in Manila who donated National Geographic magazines from year 2001 to 2010 to the library of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc.!

A New School Year Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:35:00 +0000

School year 2011 - 2012 began last June 6
in St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc.

468 students from Kindergarten to 4th year high school
19 teachers and 8 staff personnel

Another year of learning and fun awaits everyone in SFAS!

SFAS Market Day

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:09:00 +0000

A new program this school year was launched: SFAS Market Day every month (either on the 15th or 30th of the month) last September 15, 2010. Parents brought their produce to school in the afternoon and sell; other parents, faculty and staff are encouraged to do their "marketing" of vegetables, fruits, fish and meal in school. It is "cheaper!" The next market say is on Oct. 29, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

"Disciples" of J.C. for the Day

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:25:00 +0000

Last Sept. 29, 2010, the 1st year CLE (Religion) class of Sir JR Abello went to school dressed as "disciples" of Jesus Christ. They went around with scrolls they made with a passage from the Bible, spreading the Good News. Other students had to sign their scrolls to signify that they have read God's Word.

A Preview of What College Life Will Be

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:13:00 +0000

From the everyday classroom life of the first quarter of Academic Year 2010-2011, the 33 4th year students were looking forward to their visit to Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) and Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) last August 20 as part of the Guidance Career Orientation Program.

The first stop was at TUP with Ms. Thirza L. Ojas, the Guidance Counselor, accommodating us. A campus tour showcasing the Laboratory and Motor-Machine-Welding shops was the highlight, seeing the students doing the actual work from the theories learned.

CHMSC welcomed us with a colorful campus and a festive mood. It was their "Education Week" and a cultural show was on-going while the tour was facilitated by student assistants. The students were able to see the exhibit and a chance to see the 1st performance of the playground demonstration with two of SFAS alumni performing (Stephanie Sabare and Rogelyn Mueden).

Career Orientation on Vocations

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:52:00 +0000

Bro. Aeriann Lopez of the La Salle Brothers and Sister Vilma Juaneza of the Carmelite Missionaries Congregation shared their time, experience in the religious life and personal notes to the 3rd and 4th Year students last August 13, 2010. As part of the Career Orientation Program of the school, the afternoon was focused on Vocation.

Bro. Arianne was joined by the boys while Sister Vilma was with the girls. As shared by both resource persons, vocation or religious life is a calling and it can come from nowhere and at anytime.

Is religious life boring? Brother Arianne answered back with a question. Are you bored with me? The boys had an interesting time with no dull moments listening as Bro. Arianne shared his professional life as an advertiser to a happy fulfilled Brother.

A Shower of Books and Magazines for the Schoo Library

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:04:00 +0000

For the first quarter of this school year, we have had a tremendous amount of donation of magazines and books for our library! From fiction to children's books, encyclopedias, magazines, Reader's Digest and Catholic Digest. A special thank you to the following donors: Mrs. Anne Ordonez-del Rosario, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Calanog, Mrs. Janice de la Cruz-Ragona and Mrs. Catherine Yulo-Khan, Ms. Millie Kilayko, Mrs. Lia Abello-Ridout and St. Mark's Catholic School in Virginia, U.S.A. and Ms. Margaret Abello (and her friends who donated thru her).

Monday is Share a Native Snack Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:34:00 +0000

As SFAS celebrates August as Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa with the theme: Wikang Pilipino - Gamitin, Tangkilikin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin, students bring a native snack to share among classmates every Monday for the entire month.

The Computer Generation

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:44:00 +0000

The Computer 9 and 10 girls classes held an exhibit of the work they did as their examinations during the first quarter of the school year. Their lesson for the quarter was on Publisher so they had to make a calendar, school brochure and newsletter.

Monday is Filipiniana Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:25:00 +0000

As SFAS celebrates August as Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa with the theme: Wikang Pilipino - Gamitin, Tangkilikin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin, students, faculty and staff dress in Filipiniana every Monday for the entire month.

What Vitamin Can We Get from the Sun?

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:21:00 +0000

In celebration of Nutrition Month in July, the SFAS held a Quiz Bee elimination by classroom and the top five students represented the class during the finals last July 29, 2010. Contestants had to answer multiple choice questions about nutrition. Christian Louie Artillo (Grade 3), Thea Tininahan (Grade 6) and Jessica Estardo (3rd year) won in their respective levels.

GRADES 1 - 3
EASY ROUND
Soft drink is good for the body.
Yes or No

MODERATE ROUND
Where do you go if your stomach is aching?
Doctor or Dentist

DIFFICULT ROUND (and winning question)
What vitamin can we get from the sun?
a. D
b. C
c. B
d. A

GRADES 4 - 6
EASY ROUND
In the new food pyramid, beans and meat share a food group.
True or False

MODERATE ROUND
This nutrient is most important for healthy vision.
a. Vitamin K
b. Iron
c. Calcium
d. Vitamin A

DIFFICULT ROUND (and winning question)
What is the bottom part of the food pyramid?
a. protein
b. carbohydrates
c. fat
d. fiber

HIGH SCHOOL
EASY ROUND
What kind of disease can one acquire if there is lack of calcium and fiber so bones become brittle?
a. scoliosis
b. arthritis
c. epilepsy
d. osteoporosis

MODERATE ROUND
_______ is a waxy fatlike compound that is found throughout the body.
a. cholesterol
b. virus
c. bacteria
d. metabolism

DIFFICULT ROUND (and winning question)
This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency causes anemia.
a. iron
b. magnesium
c. iodine
d. chromium

Future Declamers of SFAS

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:04:00 +0000

Eight students attended the Declamation Workshop given by Ms. Jo Garbanzos-Justiniani last July 24, 2010 at Lopue's East Centre, Bacolod City.

We learned facial expressions. (Steve Rotelo, Grade 4)

When I was in that workshop, I made many friends. (Ma. Alex Ysabelle Carballo, Grade 4)

I learned how to control our voice. (Shiela Mae Filipinas, Grade 4)

I like the part when we acted and played some games. I had fun! (Axel Rose Casiple, Grade 5)

I liked the activity where we exercised our body. (Oliver James Boiser, Grade 5)

I liked the part when we played Paint Me A Picture. (Jessele Torres, Grade 6)

My favorite part was when I saw some participants declaimed. (Hannah Mae Bacroya, Grade 6)

I liked most are the activities and games we played. (Christine Marie Reyes, Grade 6)

PCA Cookfest 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:34:00 +0000

The Parent Council Association (PCA) joined the school celebrate Nutrition Month in July thru a cooking contest among parents of each grade / year level. Kinder and Prep parents had to prepare any dish using the ingredient, alogbati (a leafy vegetable very common to the Philippines). The Kinder parents won with their tasty Guisadong Monggo dish (bean soup). Grades 1 to 3 parents had to prepare Guisadong Monggo dish and the 3rd Graders won as they used native chicken to make their dish tastier than the others. Grades 4 to 6 parents had to prepare a dish using available vegetables from the backyard garden, chopseuy style. The 6th graders won as their presentation was the best and others used canned vegetables, e.g. button mushrooms and young corn and broccoli, a vegetable not commonly grown. High school parents had to prepare any dish using the ingredient, kangkong (a vegetable wherein the leaves and stems are edible). The parents of the Senior class won as they prepared a delicious Ginataang Kangkong ala Pinakbet.

A big thank you to our dear parents who enthusiastically and wholeheartedly gave their time and resource in making the cookfest a success!

And special thanks to our judges as well: Mrs. Michelle Uy-Gerona, owner of Misyel's Catering Services in Bacolod City; Ms. Tess Mallorca, a retired SFAS teacher; and Mrs. June Abello, a food lover.

Sayaw, Sabel

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:52:00 +0000

The Silay City government and Locsin Genealogy Foundation, Inc. sponsored the presentation of "SAYAW, SABEL", a neo-ethnic ballet choreographed by Agnes Locsin last July 23, 2010 at Natalio G. Velez Sports and Cultural Center. SFAS high school students, mostly members of the dance club, theatre guild and chorale and some teachers watched the show and had a group photo taken with Silay City mayor, Jose "Oti" Montelibano.

PhotoJourn for Teens

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:36:00 +0000

The BACPAT Youth Development Foundation and the Tuklas Learning Center of the Negros Museum held the"PhotoJourn for Teens" Workshop at the Negros Museum last July 20 and 21, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The workshop was conducted by Pierre Emmanuel Michel, an award winning French photojournalist who was traveling around the Philippines at that time.

SFAS sent Earl Tarrosa, 2nd year student and Jessica Estardo, 3rd year student to attend the workshop as they were very much interested to learn how to take photographs. Their favorite part of the workshop was when they took pictures of people in the Capitol lagoon and talked to them.

Seniors Getting Ready for College

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:24:00 +0000

On August 25, 2010, 4th year students will take the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE). This is a requirement for many (if not all) colleges; and some universities, especially those who offer college scholarships which base the grant on the rating of the applicant for this test. The students have been attending Saturday morning classes since June till the week before exams for an NCAE review. The review covers the following subjects: Science, English (Paragraph Meaning and Logical Organization of Ideas), Math (Data Sufficiency, Numerical Ability, Problem Solving, and Quantitative Relationship), Manipulative Skills, Clerical Ability, Verbal and Non-Verbal Abilities and Entrepreneurial Ability.