2021 August and September
By now, we've had one year of this "new" mode of teaching and the kids have grown accustomed to it.
For these two, they actually prefer it! :)
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
COVID-19 Chronicles: Kids' Online Classes Begin Again
A milestone: Dana's Grade 10 Moving Up Day
18 May 2021
We are so proud of you!!
We love you!!!
Onward to Senior High School!
Covid-19 Chronicles: Start of 2020-2021 classes for Dylan & Other happenings
2020 October to November
- Start of Dylan's Online Classes
- My Birthday
- Dana's 1Q Online Exams
These may seem trivial but in this new world where Covid-19 rules, these are all milestones of the New Normal. This is how we cope with being indoors and managing to stay sane despite it
Dana's 2Q Convocation
23 November 2019
Today marked Dana's 2Q Convocation in school. It's the day where Honor students are presented with their respective awards and I'm proud to say that again, Dana made the cut :)
Congratulations Dana! We're all so proud of you!
Dana's Recognition Day, AY 2018-2019
03 April 2019
When his teacher told Dylan that he'll be going up the stage to receive a medal, he was so happy and he said, "Wow, I'm going to be like Ate Dana!"
Well, it's true because today, Dana did go up the stage and received her very own medal for exemplary performance this school year! :)
We're so proud of you Dana! Keep up the good work!
Well, it's true because today, Dana did go up the stage and received her very own medal for exemplary performance this school year! :)
We're so proud of you Dana! Keep up the good work!
Dana's Recognition Day, 2018
26 March 2018
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| Photo by SCC |
Today, it's Dana's turn at Recognition Day. She received the "With Honors" award, among 6 other students in her grade level. We're really proud of her!!
Actually, we've told her often that it's okay if she doesn't get an award, that what's important is that she LEARNS and UNDERSTANDS. It's not about memorizing facts and details, though they are also important. But, it's better if she takes the lessons to heart and remember them well for there's more studying and practical applications in the future :)
But, having an award sure does make you feel like you've accomplished something, doesn't it? As long as she's happy and won't let it get into her head, it's fine :)
Congrats Dana!! :) We're proud of you!
Newly-painted chairs and tables for Dylan's classroom
01 December 2017
What a way to greet the first of December (the official start of the Christmas season) by donating our time to Dylan's classrooms continuing renovations. Today, we focused on fixing the tables and chairs and then painting them. We also installed a "gate/fence" at the door so that the door can be left open but the kids can't easily run outside. It was tiring but very fulfilling! Thanks to everyone who helped!
Dylan's class is a beneficiary of a former preschool's educational materials and furnishings
09 September 2017
A great big Thank You to Mommy Myles, Daddy Jovy and Sir Ramil of Books for a Cause for granting us the privilege of receiving much-needed educational materials and furnishings from your former preschool. We are in awe of your generosity and your kindness will go a long way because all this will help so many generations of Special Education/Autism students. Thank You !
A great big Thank You to Mommy Myles, Daddy Jovy and Sir Ramil of Books for a Cause for granting us the privilege of receiving much-needed educational materials and furnishings from your former preschool. We are in awe of your generosity and your kindness will go a long way because all this will help so many generations of Special Education/Autism students. Thank You !Dylan's first Earthquake Drill in School
29 June 2017
Today is the scheduled Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. To be honest, I completely forgot about it until we got to Dylan's school. Dylan and I always make it a point to be early in school so we arrived at 2PM. As we went through the gate, we clearly heard the sound of an alarm blaring and I knew immediately that it was the start of a fire/earthquake drill.
At first, we weren't sure whether we should even participate since his class isn't due to begin yet but I thought if it were a real event, then I decided that Dylan should know what to do so we just waited for a while near the other students.
Over the megaphone, I could hear the school guard call the attention of the other parents who were idling about. They were told to proceed to a designated space for parents too. I thought, "Yeah, we should know where to go especially if we're caught in the middle of it." But I think that some parents weren't really into it. :)
Anyway, Dylan sat with the other Kindergarten students. I instructed him to follow what they're doing. I told him it was the "Duck and Cover" position. He immediately picked up on covering his head with his notebook saying that it was to protect himself from things falling on his head. Good Job Dylan!
It was a pretty big school so it took them 5 minutes to get everyone outside and around the grounds. There were some students who were sneaking out and trying to go back to their class but the teachers surrounding them called them out haha
Everyone calmly went back to their respective classrooms after that.
All in all, it was a good experience for Dylan and I hope he remembers it. It actually made me wonder what happens to all the SPED students during a situation like this. Huh.
Today is the scheduled Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. To be honest, I completely forgot about it until we got to Dylan's school. Dylan and I always make it a point to be early in school so we arrived at 2PM. As we went through the gate, we clearly heard the sound of an alarm blaring and I knew immediately that it was the start of a fire/earthquake drill. At first, we weren't sure whether we should even participate since his class isn't due to begin yet but I thought if it were a real event, then I decided that Dylan should know what to do so we just waited for a while near the other students.
Over the megaphone, I could hear the school guard call the attention of the other parents who were idling about. They were told to proceed to a designated space for parents too. I thought, "Yeah, we should know where to go especially if we're caught in the middle of it." But I think that some parents weren't really into it. :)
Anyway, Dylan sat with the other Kindergarten students. I instructed him to follow what they're doing. I told him it was the "Duck and Cover" position. He immediately picked up on covering his head with his notebook saying that it was to protect himself from things falling on his head. Good Job Dylan!
It was a pretty big school so it took them 5 minutes to get everyone outside and around the grounds. There were some students who were sneaking out and trying to go back to their class but the teachers surrounding them called them out haha
Everyone calmly went back to their respective classrooms after that.
Things were back to normal in a few minutes too.
All in all, it was a good experience for Dylan and I hope he remembers it. It actually made me wonder what happens to all the SPED students during a situation like this. Huh.
Dylan is back in school!
12 June 2017
Last June 05, classes in public schools began nationwide. It was Dylan's first day back to school after awhile and I was apprehensive because it was also the first time that we will be part of the public school system. Private SPED (Special Education) schools are pretty expensive so we considered ourselves fortunate that there was a public school which has a Special Education department near us. We didn't have to shell out any money for tuition. Still, we felt a bit of a culture shock as we continually adjusted with our new environment.
Kids: Dylan's Graduation Celebration
March 21, 2013
After the Graduation Ceremony at San Beda College, we all trooped to Mall of Asia for Dylan's celebration. We first had lunch at Masuki, one of our favorite noodle houses. We had our usual orders of Chicken Mami, Beef Wanton Mami and Siopao. They have hefty servings so you end up really full! Just look at the size of the siopao and it's not just air :)
After the Graduation Ceremony at San Beda College, we all trooped to Mall of Asia for Dylan's celebration. We first had lunch at Masuki, one of our favorite noodle houses. We had our usual orders of Chicken Mami, Beef Wanton Mami and Siopao. They have hefty servings so you end up really full! Just look at the size of the siopao and it's not just air :)
After a very filling lunch, we had to burn off all that energy and those calories :) We went to TimeZone!
Though it may seem a simple celebration, what's important is that we were together and the kids were happy :)
Kids: Dana's First Holy Communion
December 08, 2012
It is a blessed day today. Not only is it the Immaculate Conception, but it is also Lolo Angel's birthday and it is also Dana's First Holy Communion celebration. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is one of the most important Catholic sacraments because it is through this religious practice that we become one with God. Also, it is something that is regularly affirmed not like the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation or Last Rites, where it only happens once.
The culmination of Dana's Holy Communion rites happened after much preparation for the students, the teachers and the parents. Everyone was enjoined to purify themselves through Confession and Recollection to be prepared to receive the Holy Communion at the appointed time. As parents, it is our responsibility to make sure that kids understand the sanctity and the value of Holy Communion.
It is a blessed day today. Not only is it the Immaculate Conception, but it is also Lolo Angel's birthday and it is also Dana's First Holy Communion celebration. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is one of the most important Catholic sacraments because it is through this religious practice that we become one with God. Also, it is something that is regularly affirmed not like the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation or Last Rites, where it only happens once.The culmination of Dana's Holy Communion rites happened after much preparation for the students, the teachers and the parents. Everyone was enjoined to purify themselves through Confession and Recollection to be prepared to receive the Holy Communion at the appointed time. As parents, it is our responsibility to make sure that kids understand the sanctity and the value of Holy Communion.
Dylan's Moving Up Day 2012
March 21, 2012
March seems to always be a fun-filled month for all of us. We've had the kids' birthdays and I'm sure in the succeeding posts you'll be reading about the kids' end-of-school-year activities. Just like this post, Dylan is at the San Beda University where he'll be celebrating his Moving Up Ceremony. He's moving up from Kinder to Prep.
I still worry about him though because he doesn't learn as fast as the other kids because of his speech deficiency. Especially now that they have to know the letters of the alphabet and he still doesn't seem to want to learn.
Here he is getting his certificate of completion from Ms. Shiela Abesamis-Nepomuceno.
Parents also received roses from their children as a way of thanking them for all their hard work and for supporting the kids and the school.
At last, it's vacation time! Here's Dylan wanting to fly off to his next adventure! LOL
Time for a little picture taking with Daddy ...
March seems to always be a fun-filled month for all of us. We've had the kids' birthdays and I'm sure in the succeeding posts you'll be reading about the kids' end-of-school-year activities. Just like this post, Dylan is at the San Beda University where he'll be celebrating his Moving Up Ceremony. He's moving up from Kinder to Prep.
I still worry about him though because he doesn't learn as fast as the other kids because of his speech deficiency. Especially now that they have to know the letters of the alphabet and he still doesn't seem to want to learn. Here he is getting his certificate of completion from Ms. Shiela Abesamis-Nepomuceno.
At last, it's vacation time! Here's Dylan wanting to fly off to his next adventure! LOL
Time for a little picture taking with Daddy ...
College is so Expensive!!
Oh my gosh! My niece, Den is graduating from high school this coming March 28. She's been looking at colleges and universities for quite some time now. At first, we were thinking she'll continue with UST (where she is right now) because she passed her entrance test for the IT course there. But, we just saw the table of fees and it costs almost P40K for one sem! At first I thought that was for one year already... was I mistaken.. hahahaha
Now, we're looking for an alternative school because her educational plan seems pretty useless compared to the amount of money involved.. Seems like educational plans now don't really help.. considering the cost of education..
Wish us luck! :D
Now, we're looking for an alternative school because her educational plan seems pretty useless compared to the amount of money involved.. Seems like educational plans now don't really help.. considering the cost of education..
Wish us luck! :D
Dana's 4th Birthday - Day 2
Well, it seems that there's a continuation to Dana's birthday celebration! Not finding suitable graduation shoes for Den at the SM Mall of Asia, we decided to go shopping at the Araneta Center in Cubao the day after. It's a good place to a shop since there are a number of malls - SM, Ali Mall, the new Gateway Mall, Farmer's Plaza and a department store-cum-supermarket combo called Shopwise.
Looks like not too many shoe manufacturers produce white shoes for graduation nowadays. We've been through so many stores, we've lost count before settling with one pair that at least looks comfortable (graduation ceremonies take a long time), priced right and looks good on her :)
After that, we went to a store called the Toy Palace, that's a little out of the way but carries great toys at reasonable prices. The kids' godmother, my old friend Dette, sent some money for the kids. We were able to buy a musical piano, a Mr. Potato Head and a Darth Tater version of Mr. Potato Head :) The kids are into Star Wars, if you want to know :0
Anyway, having expended all that energy, we ended up eating at Charly Brown (we haven't tried it yet) They have great fries and their ramen tastes good!
Looks like not too many shoe manufacturers produce white shoes for graduation nowadays. We've been through so many stores, we've lost count before settling with one pair that at least looks comfortable (graduation ceremonies take a long time), priced right and looks good on her :)
After that, we went to a store called the Toy Palace, that's a little out of the way but carries great toys at reasonable prices. The kids' godmother, my old friend Dette, sent some money for the kids. We were able to buy a musical piano, a Mr. Potato Head and a Darth Tater version of Mr. Potato Head :) The kids are into Star Wars, if you want to know :0
Anyway, having expended all that energy, we ended up eating at Charly Brown (we haven't tried it yet) They have great fries and their ramen tastes good!
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