issue no. 7

Nutri-Eco Month reminds the kids on two fundamental things in life

Have you thought about having a waning planet earth visibly seen and felt by climate change? How about having flourishing malnutrition state of our children due to the booming business of fastfood chains, junk food decoyed as foods fortified with vitamins, non-nutritious food choices and life style? What will be the face of our next generation?

July is the month which is specifically used to remind our school children and parents the importance of good nutrition and well-taken cared environment. School activities related to the celebration are aiming to increase and heightenth children’s awareness on two fundamental things in life: Their HEALTH and their ENVIRONMENT. Almost everything that we do are linked, connected and interrelated to these.

“Maayos na Kapaligiran Tungo sa Magandang Kalusugan”, the school theme for July’s Nutri-Eco Celebration, conveys a very clear and obvious message. In HCEC, children go through the different academic related activities that enliven their awareness. This is part of the values formation that the school is actively into. Activities like these are not only for the celebration per se, but most importantly in the inculcating of positive values on healthy and environmental friendly practices.

We have the powers to shape the face of the next generation! Let’s take care of our children. Make them healthy physically, mentally and spiritually with a clean and unpolluted environment. Congratulations to the contest winners this July. Special appreciation to the Fusion Club Chief Moderator, Mdm. Cecil Sadang for spearheading the different activities, in coordination with the Flora & Fauna Chief Mentor, Mr. Dominic Bagacina. This is under the supervision of the Office of the Student Affairs, with Mr. Melvin C. Federis as the Coordinator. Cheers are for the TEAM Grade School Teachers for their collaborative efforts and commitment especially in the success of the Sabay-Sabay sa Paggalaw, Mass Demonstration.

Parents likewise are reminded here to have an active commitment in providing their kids the best nutrition they can give. Healthy foods need not be expensive. Environmental issues can be a home-based discussion among siblings and parents.

First Friday Mass on August 7

Part of the school’s institutional practices is the holding the First Friday Mass. This is to inculcate the spiritual values among our pupils. This First Friday Mass will be held on August 7, 2009 at 8:00 am to be sponsored by the Grade 1 class. Parents are invited to attend.

Mr. Jumar Penaflor and his Team to relinquish their post

Three years of highly commendable performance in the service as Executive Board Officers are the great contributions of Mr. Jomar Penaflor and his TEAM to the PTA general membership and to the school. The HCEC community is the living witness of the laudable accomplishments of the Executive Board. The erection of the HCEC Pavilion, which is credited to this Team, conducting several fund-raising drives that yielded additional funds for the association are just the few things they contributed to the school. Mr. Jumar Penaflor, as the EB President, together with the rest of the EB Officers were able to synergize the HCEC parents to have one focus and direction in the accomplishment of the school’s vision-mission. Endless appreciation is given to them as they will relinquish their post to the next set of EB Officers headed by MR. DINDO IBARRETA, as the new EB President.
The turn-over ceremony will be held on August 7, 2009 right after the First Friday mass at 8:00am at HCEC Main Campus. Part of the ceremony is the Special Recognition Rights to be given to the out-going officers by the HCEC Management.
As we bid goodbye and say our thanks to Mr. Penaflor, we are opening our doors, giving our support to Mr. Ibarreta, welcoming him to the partnership that thrives through a loving and caring atmosphere, all for one main reason: the school children of HCEC.
All PTA-Executive Officers (out-going and present) and the Homeroom Presidents are invited to the Turn-over Ceremony. Attendance in the First Friday Mass is not compulsory but it is encouraged.

Oath of Commitment of the Pupil-Leaders to be spoken publicly

After the successful Leadership Training Seminar Workshop attended by our intermediate Pupil-Leaders, they will publicly profess their Oath of Commitment to HCEC. This will be joined by the Primary Pupil-Leaders on August 7, 2009 after the first Friday Mass. In the ceremony, the Action Plans made by the pupils to meet their goals and target KRAs will be presented to HCEC community.
“HCEC LIDER. . . at your service po!”will be their dictum as they carry-out their roles and responsibilites.

Agosto ay Buwan ng Wika

Paksa: Wikang Filipino, Mula Baler hanggang buong Pilipinas
Isa nang bahagi ng pang akademikong gawain ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika tuwing Agosto. Ito ay isang paraan upang maisapuso at maisa-isip ng bawat mag-aaral ang kamalayan ng pagkakaroon ng isang wika na pinagkikilanlan at sumisimbulo sa ating pagka-Pilipino. Sa buwang ito, ang mga mag-aaral ng HCEC ay magsasagawa ng iba’t-ibang gawain na lilinang ng kasanayan sa wika na tutulong sa kanila na bigyang halaga ang wikang Pambansa. Mga hanay ng gawain para sa Agosto:
¬ Pagtula
¬ Pagsulat ng Sanaysay
¬ Pagsasadula
¬ Pag-awit
¬ Sabayang Sayaw

First Term Exam set in two- week time

The First Term Exam is set on August 18-20, 2009. Ensure that your children are having nightly short readings and study time on their daily lessons so as not to have difficulty in preparing them for the First Term Exam. Train them to become a responsible and self-disciplined learner. Check on the following indicators if your child is getting in there:

A Responsible and Self – disciplined Learner

1. Brings all necessary materials to class plus additional learning aides.
2. Materials are complete, neatly organized, well maintained and modified to assist learning.
3. Arrives to class on time everyday.
4. Assignments are ready to be handed in before the due date.
5. Copies notes and reorganizes materials to assist in learning.
6. Does extra work to learn rather than for a grade.
7. Independently starts work and paces tasks to ensure project is completed well before due date.
8. Works until the end of the class, will remain after the class to finish works.
9. Knows his priority. TV can wait if there are assignments and home works.
10. Works with little supervision and prompting from the parents or teachers.
How is your child doing in these indicators?

School Policy

On toys and electronic gadgets

Bringing of toys in any form and electronic gadgets is NOT ALLOWED in the campus. These items will be confiscated anytime. These are distracters and are not recommended for use during school hours or even break-time.

On Cellphones

The school recognizes the importance of the cellphones as communication tool, thus, its use in the campus is permitted, but discouraged. Cellphones are not to be used during class hours and not to be used as toys, if seen, the cellphone will be confiscated. The school is not liable to any lost cellphones in the campus. Pupils with cellphones must be responsible enough to keep the safety of their gadget. However, lost items should be reported for recording and investigation purposes. Pupils can be assisted by the Discipline Head in the process of retrieving the lost item, othe than this, the school is no longer accountable to what happened.
Sanctions for the offenders of these policies:
First offense - items will be confiscated and to be claimed after class; One (1) Class Ticket
2nd offense – items will be confiscated to be claimed at the end of the school year; Two (2) Class Tickets

On the use of the Cafeteria and PAA

The School Cafeteria and the Pupils Activity Area (PAA) are for the pupils for them to eat during recess and lunch time. These are the places for children, but since the school allows the parents/yayas to stay and assist their children during eating time, the school asks the cooperation of the adults who are using these areas. Please observe the following:
1. If you need to reserve seats, reserve only for your OWN child (children);
2. Chairs and tables are not enough for everyone, so please don’t let your bags occupy the place for children;
3. Please observe proper decorum and dress code, remember that you are seen by the children.
4. Kindly refrain from conversations not suited for younger audience. Gossips and rumors are highly discouraged;
5. Please do the 5S or clean as you go.

During this time, parents/ yayas may use this as an opportunity to have a tete-a- tete or short talk with their kids on things about school. Consider this time not just an eating time but a bonding moment. Feed their body, let them eat; Feed their hearts, let them talk to you, and you, to listen.
Please help the school maintain an academic atmosphere in the campus where your children catch the adullt’s values and habits. Parents are advised to orient their yayas and house helpers on this matter.

Swimming Class for HCECians
The Macagang Aquatic Club’s Master Swim Program
Swimming Class for HCECians every Sunday
3:00-5:00 PM at Macagang Business Center starting August 30, 2009.
Php1,500 for 13 sessions, with 2 hours per session
30 slots are allotted for HCECians
15 for Beginners
15 for Masters
If interested, enlist your child with Ms. Joanne, our School Registrar and enroll at MBC office.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS

Other sports training offered by MBC:
Tennis
Martial Arts