February 2010 Survey Result

14 February 2010

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy Valentines Day to all!

I am sure you are all awaiting the result of the survey we conducted last week. The management would like to thank those who have participated. We only received 20 survey forms out of 90 given out. This was not what we expected but despite the low turnout we understand that you are all concerned of your children’s education. We want to involve you in our decision making and that is why this survey is very important.

We will soon announce what the management have decided.

Sincerely yours,

SCLC Management

The following are tabulation of the survey:

1. Would you be willing to have some of the classes held in another temporary location?

YES = 9 ;   NO= 10 ;    Abstention = 1. 

2. Would you be willing that classes are held while construction is ongoing?

YES = 7 ;  NO= 13  ;  Abstention = 0.

3.   Would you be willing to pay additional amount to have classrooms Air conditioned?

YES = 8 ;  NO= 11  ;  Abstention = 1.

3. Do you have anything specific that you would like to change or improve in SCLC?

YES= 12 ; NO = 8  ;  Abstention = 0.

Majority would like to improve on facilities ie. Classrooms, Toilet, Garbage Bin, Library, Computer Room, Playground. Some have also recommended to impose Discipline, and Rules and Regulations.

Top 10 Children’s Books for 2009

Hi kids! If you have been thinking of a Christmas present that you want to receive from your parents, godparents, and friends, why not wish for a book or books among other things that you have been wanting to get. 

The following books according to Time Magazine belong to the Top 10 books for Children for the year 2009. Is that not interesting given that they are highly recommended by a respected magazine? 

Take you pick, here goes :

1. Duck Rabbit by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld
2. Guess Again by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Adam Rex
3. Dogs Don’t Brush Their Teeth by Diane deGroat and Shelley Rotner
4. Crow Call by Lois Lowry; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline
5. Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems
6. Creature ABC by Andrew Zuckerman
7. How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
8. Pick a Pumpkin, Mrs. Millie! by Judy Cox, illustrated by Joe Mathieu
9. The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket; illustrated by Carson Ellis; music (accompanying CD) by Nathaniel Stookey
10. The Snow Day by Komako Sakai

 
You can read more about these books at: Time Magazine Specials. The books are not only fun and entertaining.  It contains messages and good morals as well.

To the parents and guardians, start hunting for these books, wrap them and suprise your little ones with these treasures!

Happy Holidays!

It is the time of the year once again! 

Merry Christmas to all!

Enjoy the season with your family, friends, and loved ones.

Spread the spirit of Christmas with your blessings.

Greetings and Congratulations!

From the Staff and Administrators of Sampaguita Children’s Learning Center, we would like to congratulate the teachers who passed the recent Elementary LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers) last October 4, 2009.

On the occassion of Eid Al-Adha,  warm greetings and best wishes. Eid Mubarak!

Science Quiz Bee and Sci Damath

Kudos to all the participants and winners of the recently held Science Quiz Bee and Sci Damath. Congratulations also to their teachers for nurturing the brilliant young minds. SCLC family is proud of your work and achievements. We wish you more success as you compete in the coming Regionals.

From Grade 3 under Teacher Janilyn Novelero:

• Marcellie Canja- 4th Place
• Kayne Omar Ferrer - participant
  

From Grade 4 under Teacher Reginns Jumilla:

• Bencelof Landayao - Champion Sci Damath (Regional Qualifier)
• Kaye Twinkle Pineda - participant
• John Kyle Montejo - participant
• Hanneza Joanquino - participant
  

 From Grade 5 under Teacher Arvie Joy Balones:

• Faye Galagaran - 5th Place

• Irian Van Ledda - 4th place
• Friend Shaira Hernando - 4th place

From Grade 6 under Teacher Edma Vega:

• Marvin Galande - 4th place
• Bon Joseph Arboly - 5th place