GRATITUDE

We began the year anticipating a very special time

for everyone. After all, Miriam College Nuvali was

celebrating its 5th year of operations. Back in

June, I shared with you our over-riding theme of

High 5, representing the core components that we

wanted to develop- H for Happy, I for Innovative,

G for God-loving, and H for Holistic. I certainly

believe we were able to achieve all of these with

all the activities that we have undertaken together.

I would like to commend the Cluster 1 Parent-

Teacher Association (PTA) this school year

headed by its President, Mrs. Maria Victoria

“Cookie” R. Baradas, and the editorial board of the Timbrel chaired by Jon A.

Barrenechea, for coming out with this issue. I also would like to commend all the

officers for your hard work in coming up with so many activities for our students, your

children. Lastly, I also would like to recognize the efforts of all the Cluster 1 parents who

have contributed in ways small, large, and unimaginable! Thank you for the partnership

between home and school, which is so important.

As we close school year 2018-2019, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to the

entire MC Nuvali community for the collaboration and learnings that have been gained.

Our fifth year of operations has certainly been an exciting and memorable one

And so it seems just about right to wish you a memorable and productive summer. It is

time to enjoy and relax! We have all worked hard this school year, and we all deserve to

have a good break. Have a fun-filled summer and see you in June!

Cynthia Onrubia Morales

Assistant to the President

Miriam College Nuvali

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PTA President Message ................. 2

PTA Induction ............................... 3

Bigkis .............................................. 4

MCN Family Day............................ 5

KiddoPreneur ................................. 6

Movie Block Screening .................. 7

BLS Seminar .................................. 8

Outreach Program ......................... 9

Christmas Activities ....................... 10

Student’s Corner ............................ 11

PTA Recent Activities .................... 12

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor-in-Chief: Jon Barrenechea

Managing Editor: Muffet Simpao

Contributors: Josephine Gador Jezreel Vanguardia Elvie Amiscosa Aileen Cagampang Paolo Almeida

June 2018—March 2019 Volume 1, Issue 1

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“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” - Helen Keller

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Hello everyone! As we close out the school year 2018-2019, allow me to take a moment to thank all PTA Officers, parents, teachers, and volunteers for an amazing year. Your support allowed us to offer an action-packed year filled with many new and exciting events.

We started the year with a team building activity, since majority of officers are “newbie” to PTA. There were light physical exercises and orientation about the importance of being a good parent and being part of the school’s PTA. Miriam College Nuvali is celebrating its 5th of year operation in Laguna. In line with this, annual Family Day theme was “MCiNco na Tayo, Sama-sama Buong Pamilya” which was held last November 11, 2018 at the MCN building 2 ground. The festive event was a success! The venue was transformed from a plain ground to a colorful and inviting place. Each grade level showcased different dance interpretation based on local festivals. The PTA had memorable “first-time” events – having two successful movie block screenings, a “play date” for children sponsored by KidZoona at Ayala Mall Solenad and the enjoyable “Christmas Caroling” by PTA officers. We also had a Basic Life Support seminar entitled “Learning to Save a Life” wherein both parent and child have experienced to apply CPR on mannequins. PTA also made sure to have a short but sweet Teacher’s day celebration. And before the year ended, PTA had the Medical, Dental Mission with Feeding Program at Brgy. Mangumit, Canlubang Laguna.

Serving as the PTA President for Cluster 1 of Miriam College Nuvali for a year has allowed me to meet so many people that truly care about our students. A few months ago, I was terrified to take on this position. But because of the support and trust of everyone in the group, I became more confident to take on this responsibility. In fact, I actually love and enjoyed every minute I spent with the PTA Cluster 1. It has been a pleasure working with the PTA Cluster 1 Executive Board of Directors and Officers for 2018-19. They are fun, creative, and diverse group of people who continually want the best for Miriam College Nuvali students. Thank you all for supporting our fundraisers, for coming to our events, and for volunteering your time. Thanks to you we have accomplished so much and making the MCN PTA Cluster 1 a successful one. Together, we definitely achieved more! And last but not the least, a big thank you goes out to our Assistant to the President for MCN, Mrs. Cynthia O. Morales, who guides me being a newbie to this field, to Ms, Joy Corsiga, who encouraged me to accept the role of being the PTA President for Cluster 1, to Ms. Ruby Magsino, for the support she gives in all PTA activities and to Ms. Kamille Carls, who diligently assists me and the whole PTA Cluster 1 in all our needs. To our adviser Ayi Conde, though she’s not always visible but her assistance can be felt. It has been a privilege to work with all of you. I leave the position of PTA President for Cluster 1 believing that it will be in good hands as long as there is faith and heart of a team. I look forward to an even brighter next school year...onwards and upwards...Congratulations TEAM PTA Cluster 1 2018-2019!!

Maria Victoria “Cookie” Ronquillo-Baradas PTA President, Cluster 1, SY 2018-2019

Miriam College Nuvali

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION CLUSTER 1 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS S.Y. 2018-2019

President: Maria Victoria R. Baradas Board Members:

Vice-President: Jezreel B. Vanguardia Preschool Maria Margarita Rocio R. Sibayan

Secretary: Maricel N. Braga Grades 1 to 3 Aileen A. Cagampang

Assistant Secretary: Tanya Richer C. Tayag Grades 4 to 6 Reinier P. Fabros

Treasurer: Paolo B. Almeida

Assistant Treasurer: Maria Patricia B. Cortez Advisers: Ayishah M. Conde

Auditor: Jerine C. Zamora Cynthia Onrubia-Morales

PRO: Jon A. Barrenechea Ruby S. Magsino

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PTA INDUCTION COMMENCES HOME-SCHOOL COLLABORATION

As Miriam College Nuvali started its 5th year of providing quality education and strengthening home-school collaboration, its doors continued to welcome students as well as their parents whose dedication for service is incomparable.

MCN held its PTA Induction Ceremonies last July 30, 2018. The administrators headed by Mrs. Cynthia O. Morales, Assistant to the President for Miriam College Nuvali; faculty, staff, and the newly elected PTA officers were present at the institutional event. Ms. Christine Joy Corsiga, Assistant Principal for First Step to Grade 4, welcomed everyone with her warm opening remarks.

An inspirational Scripture Reading about Christ’s Example of Humility was shared which emphasized counting others more significant than oneself and being humble by becoming obedient. Thus, the PTA officers humbly took an oath to do their duties and responsibilities for the betterment of their children, the school, and the activities ahead.

In behalf of the PTA officers, Mrs. Maria Victoria Baradas, PTA-Cluster 1 President wholeheartedly accepted the tasks and responsibilities bequeathed through an optimistic and inspirational acceptance speech she delivered.

The administrators, faculty, and staff concluded the event by serenading the parents with a song entitled Umagang Kay Ganda which conveyed a beautiful message about positive thinking and working together to be able to achieve a dream.

by: Josephine T. Gador

PTA Executive Board and Officers SY2018—2019

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PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION CLUSTER 1 CORE MEMBERS S.Y. 2018-2019

GRADE LEVEL AND

SECTION

HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVE

ASSISTANT HOMEROOM

REPRESENTATIVE

ASSISTANT HOMEROOM

REPRESENTATIVE

First Step - Bilog

Leah S. Feir Catherine T. de Leon Candie G. Llagas

First Step - Puso

Charisse P. Hipolito Ryan Joseph P. Matignas

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Nursery - Bughaw

Nanette S. Surat Laarni R. Briones Raissa P. Supeña

Nursery - Dilaw

Ma. Eliza V. Mendez Minnelli C. Casugbo -

Kinder - Araw

Anna Merryl C. Ongsioco

Katrina O. Yap -

Kinder - Buwan

Gerlie L. Tan - -

Rosal Catherine A. Javier Ninevetch M. Llaga -

Sampaguita Jose Nicholas Martin M. Villarete

Rachel A. Masdo Aniceta Teresa Bagaoan

Agila Felicitas P. Simpao Ronald G. Pedroso -

Alitaptap Ma. Teresita V. Sison Sarah V. Ramos -

Lansones Gallilea L. Calpe Sharon G. Clarina -

3-Mangga Monique M. Gabriel Gladleen R. Alcantara

Emmanuel B. Lagare

4-Molave Violeta R. Escober Maria Eleanor O. Borlasa

Rachel Ann B. Basaya

4-Narra Gemma M. Johansson Encarnita Karen P. Perez

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5-Kulintang Joan D. Molinyawe Alena C. Malig Patricia Donna T. Santarin

5-Kudyapi Marianne T. Sengson Noel N. Dyangko Ma. Connie A. Perez

6-Mangyan Lily Rose S. Franco Jocelyn Ann S. Reyes

Eleuterio N. Ordiales

6-Badjao Renato L. Gabriel Daisy B. Domingo -

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MC NUVALI CELEBRATES 5TH YEAR WITH A HIGH FIVE

To give a high five usually means to congratulate someone on a triumph or success. Miriam College Nuvali is giving out a high five as it celebrates its fifth-year founding anniversary of continuously growing and nurturing new students in the south and thriving amid a new landscape.

Located inside the modern Ayala Land Development in Laguna, MC Nuvali has shown a steady growth since it opened in school year 2014-2015. From offering just four levels, it now offers an entire basic education program from preschool to senior high school.

The vision was for Miriam College to expand and serve families in the emerging growth areas south of Manila while continuing to champion the same academic excellence and values in its Quezon City campus.

A historical move for Miriam College as an institution was opening its doors to both boys and girls in MC Nuvali.

“For the past 92 years, Miriam College focused on ‘forming women leaders in service’ to quote our tagline. So, when we opened MC Nuvali, we had to face the challenge of creating a holistic program that impacted both boys and girls,” Assistant to the President for MC Nuvali Cynthia Morales said.

I believe we have been successful as our enrollment shows an increasing number of boys and we currently have a 60-40 ratio of girls to boys,” she added.

The word “high” in High 5 is an acronym representing the direction to which MC Nuvali continues to steer its students — Happy, Innovative, God Loving, and Holistic. It also represents the trajectory the campus has taken in the past five years, showing an exponential increase from just over a hundred students when it opened in 2014 with close to 800 this school year.

To accommodate new students for school year 2018-2019, a second 4,000 square meter building was launched this year. A spacious courtyard at the center shows the school’s emphasis on play for the group age it serves — preschool to grade four. The building was designed by Rchitects Inc. led by Jose Pedro “Bong” Recio.

“The building is especially designed to address the needs of 21st century learners where classroom layout encourages innovation, collaboration, and creativity,” Miriam College President Dr. Rosario O. Lapus said.

In the pipeline are new structures that respond to the growing needs of the students, including another covered court for the sports needs of its students and another building dedicated to high school students.

The first building, now occupied by Grades 5-12, was designed by Dan Lichauco of Archion Architects and includes a chapel with an Ana Pamintuan cross sculpture at the altar.

Miriam College Nuvali is covered by a 10-year development plan starting with the basic education that is now K to 12 ready. Short-term ladderized programs will be introduced to complement the basic education program. Construction on the 15-hectare lot will be in phases, with special emphasis on an environmentally sustainable school that is safe and conducive to living and learning.

Apart from its campuses in Quezon City and Nuvali, Miriam

College will soon put up a third one in Porac, Pampanga, also

in partnership with Ayala Land Inc.

by: Dahl Marie D. Bennett

Communication and Media Coordinator

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High-Five! (contributed photo)

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FAMILY DAY 2018 PHOTO WALL

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Every year, Miriam College Nuvali

Cluster 1 celebrates Family Day!

This Year’s Family Day and 5th Year

Anniversary Celebration entitled,

“MCiNco na Tayo, Sama Sama

Buong Pamilya!” was held last

November 11, 2018 at the MCN

Building 2 Grounds, It was a day full

of laughter, bonding and love!

The children came with their whole

family and started the event with a

Holy Mass officiated by Fr. Joel

Camaya, SDB. It was then followed

with a Family Parade and a colorful

and lively Field Demonstration

performed by the students from Pre-

School to Grade 6 themed with

Different Festivities in the

Philippines:

• First Step: Panagbenga (Baguio);

• Nursery: Kadayawan (Davao);

• Kinder: Ati-Atihan (Aklan);

• Grade 1: Dinagyang (Ilo-Ilo);

• Grade 2: Coconut (Laguna);

• Grade 3: Pahiyas (Quezon);

• Grade 4: Sinulog (Cebu);

• Grade 5: Maskara (Bacolod);

• Grade 6: Pintados (Leyte)

• and a special number from the

MCN Faculty.

The whole family had fun playing in

the game booths, riding the Go Cart

and the Paragos. There was also a

Carabao Ride for the family to enjoy.

The children, parents and the faculty

also participated in the Bingo,

Minute to Win It and the Family Feud

and brought home fun and exciting

prizes from the PTA and the

sponsors. There was a wide array of

food booths and bazaar that the

family enjoyed.

We would like to thank all the

families and sponsors who joined

this successful and festive event. At

the end of the celebration, you can

see the smiles of the children in their

faces.

by: Jezreel Vanguardia

Head, Family Day Committee

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TEACHING KIDS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Kiddo + Preneur Christmas 2018

It’s never too early to begin thinking about the future and, for

the business savvy kids of Miriam College Nuvali, joining

the school’s Kiddiepreneur Club last school year was a

good start to channel the future Bill Gates or Mary Barra in

them. Whether being businessminded is their inborn nature

or influenced by environmental factors and heritable traits

from their entrepreneurial parents, the kids surely enjoyed

and learned a lot from their entrepreneurship class about

developing their creativity, accepting failures and trying

again, thinking differently, and working hard to appreciate

the value of money.

On December 01-02, 2018, armed with their learnings,

ideas and products, the MCN Kiddieprenuers participated in

the second leg of Kiddo + Preneur Christmas 2018 event in

Uptown Mall BGC, joining other young entrepreneurs ages

5-17 from different schools in Metro Manila. The goals of the

event were to capitalize on the traditional spending bonanza

over the holiday season and promote entrepreneurship

among the Filipino youth. The MCN Kiddiepreneurs were

headed by their mentor, Mrs. Jocelyn Santos, and strongly

supported by their loving parents who were there for them

from the start of conceptualization process to the very last

minute the event ended—giving the participants a boost on

their self- esteem and providing guidance in every step of

the way.

The booth showcases Laguna’s rich culture and unique

products, like fresh buco and buco juice (young coconut),

pastillas, polvoron, native corn and, of course, the

nation-renowned (if not the world) and most sought after

Laguna buco pie, The MCN Kiddiepreneurs took their turns

for two days (with morning and afternoon shifts) in manning

their booth and selling their products to the mall goers and

event visitors. They even went to the extent of door to door

selling, canvassing inside the mall from one establishment

to another with the guidance of their parents, to offer their

products to the mall tenants and their employees and

customers.

All the hard work definitely paid off for MCN Kiddiepreneurs.

On the first day of the event, they bagged the “Best Booth

Design” award; the simple yet refreshing design with the

elements of nature, which Laguna is abundant with, did not

go unnoticed to the judges. And in the end, they were able

to get their investment back and earn a good profit that they

have divided among themselves.

More than the award and profit however, it was great for

these young minds to experience conceptualizing their

business, setting up and decorating their booths, talking to

customers, applying basic subtraction and addition when

they distribute change and, essentially, earning their own

money! As one of the supportive parents of these

kiddiepreneurs, I do think that it's vital to encourage the

entrepreneurial spirit in children.

by: Elvie Amiscosa

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A Big Myth-Understanding – a SMALL FOOT Special Movie

Block Screening

The MCN Parent-Teacher Association 2018-19 Cluster 1 held its first

special movie block screening activity, utilizing the movie SMALL

FOOT, last October 06, 2018 at Solenad Cinemas in Nuvali.

The activity was strongly supported by the students and parents –

with more than 500 tickets sold, which covered 3 cinemas.

“We have chosen to utilize the animated movie Small Foot - for our

very first block screening – the movie is about a community of Yetis or

Bigfoots whose world gets complicated when Migo, the main

character, discovers something that he did not know existed, an

exciting story about discovery – which is a good opportunity to be

experienced together by the students, parents and teachers.” says

Ms. Cookie Baradas, MCN PTA 2018-19 President.

Income generated from the activity will be used to fund more

upcoming activities of the MCN Parent-Teacher Association Cluster 1.

MCN PTA Cluster 1 returns with LEGO 2! After its “Small Foot” screening last October 06, 2018, the Miriam College Nuvali Parent-Teacher Association Cluster 1 launched another special movie block screening with THE LEGO MOVIE 2, held February 16, 2019 in Solenad Cinemas in Nuvali, The movie screening was attended by 200 participants, ranging from students, teachers, friends and families – who took the opportunity, just like a Lego – to get combined for an awesome weekend! The LEGO MOVIE 2 is a follow up from the first movie five years ago. The movie introduces a new threat faced by the citizens of Bricksburg – with the arrival of the LEGO DUPLO, invaders from outer space.

“We have repeated this activity, in view of the very positive experience we had during our first special movie block screening held last year. We encourage the succeeding PTA officers to continue and establish this as an activity to look forward to, once or twice a year. The activity will also help provide additional support in terms of funding MCN PTA related activities, particularly the medical mission by the team in the coming months,” says Paolo Almeida, Cluster 1 Treasurer

by: Reinier Fabros

Head, Ways and Means Committee

MEMORABLE MOVIE DATES

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The MC Nuvali Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for School Year 2018 to 2019

started the new year 2019 with a parenting seminar entitled: “Learning to Save

a Life,” It focused on basic life support and understanding the importance of

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). It was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall

Room B and C of Miriam College Nuvali (MC Nuvali) last January 18, 2019,

Saturday.

The seminar started with an Opening Prayer and National Anthem led by Dr.

Marian Manalo, Incumbent President of Philippine Heart Association-Southern

Tagalog Chapter, it was then followed by an inspiring welcome message from

the Assistant to the President for MC Nuvali, Mrs. Cynthia O. Morales. It was divided into

2 batches, first batch was from 8:45 to 9:45am with 20-student and 16-parent attendees

while the second batch was from 10:15 to 11:15am and had 22-student and 28-parent

attendees.

The event was presented by professional doctors namely Dr. Macabeo Manalo,

Incumbent President of the Laguna Medical Society; Dr. Marian Manalo, Incumbent

President of Philippine Heart Association for Southern Tagalog; Dr. Maycibel Macadaeg

Capero MD, parent-doctor; Dr. Fides Castos MD; Dr. Leah delas Llagas MD; and Dr.

Charlies Esteban MD, parent-doctor. This life-saving activity taught the parents, students,

faculty and administrators the knowledge and skills for basic life support and how the

procedures must be carried out. Dr. Marian Manalo discussed the proper demonstration

on Basic Life Support using the mannequins with the assistance of our MC Nuvali parent-

doctors Dr. Maycibel Macadaeg Capero MD and Dr. Charles Esteban. After each topic,

the parents, the students, some faculty staff and administrators were also given the time

to perform the CPR procedure using the mannequins and to ask certain questions re-

garding the topics. Refreshments were served after the seminar.

At end of the activity, tokens of appreciation were given to all the doctors who

volunteered their time, resources and professional skills. Family members who attended

were also given certificates of participation. The tokens and certificates were given by the

Assistant to the President for MC Nuvali Mrs. Cynthia O. Morales; Ms. Maria Victoria R.

Baradas, PTA President Cluster 1 SY 2018-2019; and Ms. Aileen A. Cagampang, Officer

in Charge for PTA Education Committee/ Board Member Grade 1-3 SY 2018-2019.

This year’s Basic Life Support Training

was organized by the PTA Education

Committee, with the help of the

Executive Board, the Faculty, the

Administrators and most especially our

Volunteer Doctors.

by; Aileen A. Cagampang

Head, Education Committee

“LEARNING TO SAVE A LIFE” —BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SEMINAR

2nd batch of participants

1st batch of participants

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MCN HOLDS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN SITIO MANGUMIT

More than 200 patients were

provided with free medical and

dental services and over 300

community members benefited

from the feeding program by the

Miriam College Nuvali Parent-

Teacher Association during the

outreach last March 30.

With the help of the Sitio-in-

Charge Precy Parducho and

community volunteers, the half-

day activity was held at Sitio

Mangumit’s basketball court in

Sta. Regina Homes Subdivision,

Brgy. Canlubang.

The outreach program was

supported by MCN parent-

physicians, the Sta. Rosa

Dental Club, and the Binan

Health Office. 141 community

members had the opportunity to

avail of medical consultations,

86 had tooth extractions and

cleaning, 30 were administered

measles vaccines, and 28

availed of eye check-ups.

Medicines were likewise

distributed to all beneficiaries.

MCN Assistant to the President,

Mrs. Cynthia O. Morales,

thanked the parent and teacher

volunteers who shared their

time, skills, and effort in

contributing to the success of

the outreach.

by: Paolo Almeida

Head, Outreach Program

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Dra. Lilith Subia , one of the volunteer dentists

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Last February 7, 2019, at the Play Area in Bldg. 2, MCN, the students from Cluster 1 (First Step to Kinder; Grade 1 to Grade 6) expressed their gratitude to their beloved teachers by performing song and dance numbers and by giving them gifts, flowers and cards.

The teachers were pleased and the kids were all excited to show their appreciation in their own little ways.

To all the teachers of Miriam College Nuvali, we thank you for the love, for taking good care of our children and for all your hard work and sacrifices just to instill good education to them. We are truly blessed to have you!

by:

Muffet Ponce Managing Editor

IT TAKES A BIG HEART TO SHAPE LITTLE MINDS: MCN TEACHER’S DAY 2019

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MC NUVALI TRIUMPHS AT THE PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE 2019

Three teams of grade school and highschool students along with their coaches and MCN Administrators were awarded during the closing and awarding ceremonies of the President’s Challenge last February 12, 2019. The event recognizes student’s competencies in generating bold and big ideas which lead to creative solutions that impact the society. Present among the administrators were Ms. Christine Joy Q.

Corsiga, Assistant Principal for Preschool to Grade 4, some faculty

teachers, Mrs. Cynthia O. Morales, Assistant to the President for

MC Nuvali. The certificate and cash award given by Miriam College

President Dr. Rosario Lapus.

Bakawan (Winner) Grade 10 The aim is to educate the public of the significance of Mangroves and shed light on how the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem influence one another. In accordance with this, we aspire to help people recognize that the ecosystems of mangroves are connected with their well-being and the service it provides to the coastal community. Members are Arielle Andrade, Airos Marie De Vera, Jean Audrey Diaz, Mikhail Aron Gorre, and Maria Victoria Ignacio. Rever Project (1st Runner Up) Grade 10 The project hope to help relieve the common problems of lack of sleep and rest and at the same time give people an aesthetic decoration for their room with the use of a dream catcher that emits infrasound/ binaural beats. Members are Kristin Therese Belizario, Julia Nagelique Domangcas, Alicia Maria Cruz, Sori Kang , and Keren Cassidy Mendoza. Care Kit: Children Always Ready for Emergency Kit (2nd Runner Up) Grade 2 At a very young age, we want everyone to be aware and be prepared in case a disaster or emergency happens in school. A CARE KIT with complete set of emergency kit will be prepared. The following will be inside: - Information care - Flashlight (mechanically operated, no batteries needed / light stick) - Whistle - Drinking water pouch & crackers - Aluminum blanket for fire - First aid (adhesive bandage) - Mask - GPS tracker The CARE KIT will be located at the bottom part of the chair attached with a Velcro Members are Ethan Azrael P. Aldemita, Halizah Krissha V. Campomanes and Aliyah Natasha A. Cagampang. Faculty (Champion Winner) COOL-tura - a non-electric device made of clay. It uses the properties of clay to keep food cold. Members are Zorvin Patrick P. Ferrer, Jeanielyn B. Beringia, Jerine C. Zamora, Maria Patricia B. Cortez, Claire B. Gutierrez, Patricia A. Javier, Jo-Anna R. Piñon and Karl P. Petate.

by: Aileen Cagampang

Head, Education Committee

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PTA CHRISTMAS PARTY

FIRST EVER PTA CHRISTMAS CAROL

Before the 2018 ended, the PTA

Executive Board came up with

an idea of having a Christmas

Caroling. The activity was held

last December 15, 2018. The

PTA members visited selected

houses located at Avida Village,

Avida Parkway Settings and

Ayala Greenfield Estates in Sto.

Tomas Batangas. It was the first

time that the MCN PTA had

such an activity. We are very

lucky to receive huge support

from the parents and students

even if we only had a handful of

families who allowed us to visit

and sing Christmas carols such

as Jingle Bells, I Saw Mommy

Kissing Sta. Claus, Rudolph the

Red-Nosed Reindeer and Silent

Night . I am so thankful to

Ronald Pedroso for providing

music, and to all jolly Carolers

– Reinier Fabros, Aileen

Cagampang, Paolo Almeida,

Maricel Braga, Karen Perez and

Sharon Clarina who untiringly

walked from house to house on

a chilly night. It was my first

time to do a caroling, and it was

enjoyable indeed .

by: Cookie R. Baradas

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PTA HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

All I can say is… we had sooo much fun that night!

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Unicorns

Unicorns are beautiful

They are also powerful.

Unicorns are colorful

And they are wonderful.

Unicorns are shiny

And some of them are tiny.

Unicorns are fluffy

And they are kind of puffy

by:

Rebekka Cervantes &

Ameera Capoquian

STUDENT’S CORNER

Insects

Insects are beautiful.

They can be colorful.

They can be alive

In their hive.

But they can also be scary

Because some are ugly.

But some flies

Can also be nice.

by:

Eli Garcia, Jose Miguel

Gomez & Lance Perez

Cat and Rat

A cat found a hat.

The cat saw a rat.

The cat eats

While the rat cheats.

The cat plays with a yarn

Inside the barn.

Pushing the hose

With its nose.

by:

Charles Esguerra &

Raine Reyes

Supergirl

Supergirl is powerful.

Supergirl is wonderful.

She always needs light

When she fights.

She is strong.

She doesn’t go wrong.

She has powers.

She likes flowers

by:

Zhania Aldovino &

Zoefia Llaga

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FREE ICE CREAM TREAT!

Parent-Teachers Association of Cluster 1 gave an awesome welcome –back— to— school

treat to all students from First Step to Grade 6 of Miriam College Nuvali.

The E-Timbrel Version 1.0

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