THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF STO.

NIÑO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THE LIGHT
JUNE 2022- March 2023

SNES beefs up PROJECT RESCUE

In lieu with the launching of the reading materials for non-decoders and non-
comprehenders per Division Memorandum No. 187, s. 2022, Sto. Niño Elementary
School(SNES) intensifies campaign for reading proficiency. How would a pupil learn
the lessons from other subjects if she cannot read? "We cannot pursue quality
education if kids do not know how to read.." Dr. Reymar Paguio, EPSVRr in English
said.
Last December 2022, the
reading materials were
officially reproduced to each
key stages (1 and 2) adviser
via softcopy. Most of the
teachers decided to print out
the reading materials for
their learners for a smooth
usage and will serve as a
future use for learners even
they are at home.

Each grade level from 1-6

conducted an academic
profiling to identify whether
the learner is a non-decoder
or non-comprehender. Then,
simultaneously, each adviser
make sure that they are
following the timeline for SY
2022-2023 and utilize the
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their remediation or
The Department of
Education ( DepEd) has
enrichment classes.
reminded public school
to ensure the conduct of
unannounced fire and
earthquake drills monthly
as the country observes

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Fire Prevention Month
this March. It is also in
line with DepEd’s
commitment to ensure
the safety ...
Last 18th of June 2022, the Tarlac Golden Eagles Club conducted a charity work for
Sto. Nino Elementary School learners at Sto.Nino Covered Court in conjunction with
their celebration of, “Philippine Eagles’ Week.”. The club was spearheaded by Club’s
President...

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Sto. Niño ES urged to hold monthly Quake and Fire Drill
The Department of Education (
DepEd) has reminded public school to
ensure the conduct of unannounced fire
and earthquake drills monthly as the
country observes Fire Prevention Month
this March. It is also in line with DepEd’s
commitment to ensure the safety and well-
being of its learners and school personnel.
Sir Felicito C. Salas, school head of
Sto Niño Elementary School with the
assistance of the school’s Disaster and Risk
Reduction and Management coordinator,
Sir Melodie P. Tabquero, Grade- 5 adviser,
planned, implemented, and monitored
drills in the school.
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Sto Nino Elementary School learners
actively participated in the Nationwide
Simultaneous Earthquake Drills in line
with the campaign of the Department of
Education. These drills aim to ensure
that learners are properly guided on
what should be done during and after
an earthquake or fire occurrence.
Connectively, the Sto. Niño
Elementary School conducted
simultaneous school- based earthquake
drills. During the drill, learners executed
the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” when they
heard the siren (signal warning). After
the quake, all the learners calmly
proceeded to the evacuation area
designated by the planning team of the
school.
-- Heart Angel D. Tabag
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Sto. Nino Elementary School
participated in the Tarlac City North-B
District Schools Press Conference with
SAFE AND SOUND!
the theme: “ DIIN: Intensifying the Role
of Campus Journalism...
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SNESians To be Educated About

Waste Segregation

To instill the habit of waste segregation

among SNESians and reduce the household
waste under the limits of Sto. Niño Elementary
School, the City Environment and Natural
Resources Office (CENRO) at Tarlac City,
together with Sto. Nino Elementary School has
decided to educated school children about the
importance of waste segregation and
conducted a symposium on waste segregation
last February 1, 2023, at Barangay Sto. Nino
covered the court. The participants were pupils
from Key Stage 2, Grade 4-6.

SNESians asked to motivate themselves

and their families to start segregating waste at
the school and household level. They taught
the pupils how to recycle, make fertilizers using
decomposable items and the 5Rs technique.
They also discussed the Ordinance No. 015-08,
Anti- Littering. It is an ordinance prohibiting
littering and the placing and throwing of
garbage, and wastes in all public places within
the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Tarlac
and imposing penalties for violations thereof.

-John Wein B. Gonzaga

2022 SPG Election:
SNES decides
In line with the Department of Education thru division memorandum
no. 145.s 2022 mandated the conduct of the SPG Synchronized Election of
Officers. The SPG Election started with filing of certificates of candidacy
last September 5, 2022 and on September 6 was the campaign period.
There are two parties aiming for the position, the " Makakalikasan Party"
and the "Makabansa Party". Campaign materials are posted on designated
areas.

" Meeting de Avance" was held on September 9, 2022 at the Sto. Niño
covered court. Both parties showcased their platforms, goals, and mission.
Last September 15, 2022, the synchronized election took place. The voting
time started at 8:00 am, until 11 am, each grade level cast their votes in
their respective room with the assigned teacher coordinator. After all the
voters finished their responsibility of voting, the teachers count the votes.
After the counting and casting of votes, Mam Christine T. Bautista together
with the School Head, Sir Felicito C. Salas announced the winners in front
of the pupils. Heart Angel B. Tabag announced as the newly-elected
president of SPG.

-Angelica M. Bulatao

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PRESS CONFERENCE IS BACK!

SNES sure-fire
Sto. Niño Elementary School participated in the Tarlac
City North-B District Schools Press Conference with the
theme: “ DIIN: Intensifying the Role of Campus Journalism
in Literary Recovery and Community Empowerment,” held
last January 27, 2023 at Baras- Baras Elementary School.
The contest started at 7 am and lasted for 10 hours.

The selected participants of the school are the

following names: Jilliane I. Manalili ( News and Feature
Writing in Filipino), Charlotte T. Baysa ( Editorial
Cartooning in English), Angelica M. Bulatao ( Editorial
Cartooning in Filipino) Cyrus Ivan Q. Tagara ( Copy Reading
in English), Heart Angel B. Tabag (Copy Reading in
Filipino), John Wein B. Gonzaga ( Feature Writing in
Filipino), Jaymiel . Tagara (Copy Reading in English), and
Janea Charm T. Gazmin ( Copy Reading in Filipino).

Sto. Niño Elementary School is proud and honored by its

SNES BSP and GSP Goes winning participants: Charlotte T. Baysa, Grade- 6 pupil and
John Wein B. Gonzaga, Grade 5 pupil, both 4th place in

Camping their respective categories.

-Jillian I. Manalili
The Boy Scout of the Philippines Tarlac Council Office
Memorandum on the conduct of Simultaneous
institutional camp (Backyard Camping) signed by Salve
Aguilar- Council Executive and Maria Carmen P. Cuenco,
ED., CESO V- City Schools Division Superintendent and
Council Executive board members. The backyard
camping began with an orientation for the participants.
In line with this, SNES conducted joint BSP-GSP
Backyard Camping with a theme: “Sustaining Growth
and a Sustainable World for All” last November 11, 2022.
The camping began with an opening program by singing
of the Philippine National Anthem, followed by a prayer,
and an opening remark by the School Head, Sir Felicito C.
Salas.

Tents were set-up at the side of the covered court.

Then, campers ate their lunch outside their tents.
Additionally, steps on how to fold the flag and
handkerchief were demonstrated. In the evening, they
showed their dance and yells.

The activity aims to provide the scouts the opportunity

to develop positive values and fondness in learning by
doing and cultivating the interest of the young ones in
joining scouting as an integral part of their growing up.

-Cyrus Ivan Q. Tagara

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SHARING IS CARING!
TARLAC GOLDEN EAGLES CLUB
holds Feeding Program
Last 18th of June 2022, the Tarlac
Golden Eagles Club conducted a
charity work for Sto. Nino Elementary
School learners at Sto.Nino Covered
Court in conjunction with their
celebration of, “Philippine Eagles’
Week.”. The club was spearheaded by
Club’s President, Eagle Verdie M.
Caceres, Jr with the support of his
comrades.
The learners’ arrived at the covered
court a few minutes before the
activity start. At exactly 9:00 in the
morning, the organized activity begun
with a prayer followed by the club’s
anthem song. Tailed by a warm
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greeting from barangay official, SNES Principal, Sir
Felicito C. Salas and fulfilled by Tarlac Golden
Eagles Club President, Eagle Verdie. As a start,
different games caught the attention of the
learners like calamansi relay, balloon game, and
trip to Jerusalem. Happy faces marked the learners’
enjoyment in every game they played. Next, was
the main highlight of the organized charity;
sharing food and giving a pack of school supplies
to each learner.
The charity work of Tarlac Golden Eagles’ Club
descended a few minutes before 12 in the
afternoon. Teachers, learners, School Head and All
club’s members gathered at the front of the court
for picture taking as it end the activity.
-Angelica M. Bulatao
BRIGADA PAGBASA
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BRIGADA PAGBASA
Bridging the gaps among SNES
Learners
August 01- 26, 2022 marked the
small steps of Sto.Nino Elementary
School in opening the eye of the
learners on how important reading is.
Brigada Pagbasa 2022 is bearing the
theme, “Sama- Sama, Tulong- tulong,
Sa Pagtaguyod ng Kultura sa
Pagbasa.” This is being spearheaded
by the teachers with the full support
of the School Head.
It’s kicked off was a success. A
caravan of books and reading
materials was enjoyed by the learners
as it showed on their faces how
amazed they are seeing different
books of stories. The caravan was
fulfilled at the front of Grade 1 and
Grade 2 rooms. It was held at exactly
9:00 in the morning.
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Let us be an instrument in inspiring the
learners that "Reading is fun".
A table full of reading materials was displayed.
Different charts and colorful materials were
brought out too, as a bridge in catching the
attention of the learners. Aside from the
caravan, it was a blessing a disguise that this
school year, a summer class or remediation was
conducted. Big part of the remediation was the
progress of the learners on their reading skill.
The frustrated and non- readers were given the
focused that they need. An approach called
Marungko was used in teaching the non-
readers. This approach was observed by the
teachers as an effective tool in beginning the
journey of reading of the learners. While a
follow- up reading activities were done for the
frustrated readers.
-Charlotte T. Baysa
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A Tale to Remember
Currently, the term ‘new normal’ that refers to
online-remote learning is quickly becoming a buzz
word. But what does ‘new normal’ mean? While
the term has no definitive meaning, it has been
assumed by many to be a more technology-driven
teaching and learning in a post-COVID context. It
has been anticipated that education in the ‘new
normal’ will never be the same as pre-pandemic
times.
While this may seem to be a viable and logical
assumption, there seem to be some issues that
surround this assumption. As mentioned on the
onset, this paper problematises the term ‘new
normal.’ In so doing, it offers two possible
meanings and what problems and issues it will
bring moving forward.
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Netizens are often- times astonished whenever
they read personal accounts of rags to riches
stories ...
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As education moves to its current
direction, schools that transitions
are seen as advanced, efficient, and
relevant. This transitioning to a
more technology-induced teaching
and learning is seen to be an
innovation. However, innovation
using technology is expensive and a
big investment. Sometimes, school
leaders and decision-makers
overlook learning principles just to
acquire technologies that does not
address learning issues in the class
The term ‘new normal’ has
several meanings depending on the
argument someone wants to
advance. As the term has no
definitive meaning, it seems that
the narratives that surround it focus
on a technology-induced teaching
and learning. However, teachers
and school leaders should be
cautious in using this term without
understanding its underlying
meanings. Transitioning to online
learning because of fear of future
pandemics and other disruptions of
classes is not the ‘new normal’, it is
important to understand that
technology in the classrooms
should address learning issues and
align itself to learning principles.
The future pandemics are
inevitable, one should not just use
technology to hide everyone out of
fear.
-Jillian I. Manalili
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VOLUNTEERING AND ITS SURPRISING
BENEFITS
Fate of The Poor
Netizens are often- times
astonished whenever they read
personal accounts of rags to
riches stories on their timelines.
Stories which al- ways end with
―there is no secret to success
but hard work‖ and ―poverty
is not a hindrance to success‖
statements would normally
capture their hearts, dreaming
that these success stories
would one day become theirs
to tell. Society manipulates our
minds through these make-
believe stories but this does not
always happen in reality. There
is no such thing as lad- der to
success.
Life in its truest form is not a
fairytale but a continuing battle
for survival between the rich
and poor. Unfortunately, the
former is winning it. President
Rodrigo Duterte placed the
entire Luzon on an Enhanced
Community Quarantine (ECQ)
from March 16 to April 13 to
com- bat the looming number
of CoVid-19 cases in the
Philippines.
People stopped working
and were forced to stay at
home leaving the about 57
million population on a total
lock- down. Without help
from the national
government, the
assurance that our people will
not die from hunger comes
into question. The labor force
mostly comprised by factory
and construction workers,
sales representatives, fast
food restaurant crews,
jeepney and tricycle drivers
and a handful of informal
workers‖ like street vendors
are vulnerable on this
unprecedented lock- down.
The essential necessi- ties
of their families inde-
pendently rely on their work-
force. A minimum wage or
daily income they areyet to
receive only if they come to
work. Amidst the threat on
the livelihood and health
security our government is
sluggish to react on the
needs of its peo- ple.
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Fear lurks on the door- steps
of every household as to
whether they will succumb to
the virus or will die because
the government has
forgotten them. Our
opponent is not the virus
alone. There is a greater
enemy which is yet to unfold
on our very own eyes. If the
lockdown persists to last
longer for a more than a
month or so we are bound to
wrestle against this self-
inflicted poverty. Soon
enough, people whom we
thought did not work hard to
enjoy the privileges we enjoy
will empty their pockets and
will be compelled to devoid
the law to fill their cups. The
stinking disparity between
the rich and the poor is a foe
to be reckoned with—a
nemesis called social injustice
our government has yet to
trample
-Charlotte T. Baysa
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THE INSIGHT
VOLUNTEERING AND
ITS SURPRISING
BENEFITS
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to
volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering
can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help
to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the
community, but the benefits can be even greater
for you, the volunteer.

One of the best ways to make new friends and

strengthen existing relationships is to commit to
a shared activity together. While some people are
naturally outgoing, others are shy and have a
hard time meeting new people. Volunteering
gives you the opportunity to practice and
develop your social skills.

Whether due to a disability, a lack of

transportation, or time constraints, many people
choose to volunteer their time via phone or
computer. In today's digital age, many
organizations need help. Just because volunteer
work is unpaid does not mean the skills you learn
are basic. Doing volunteer work you find
meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing,
energizing escape from your day-to-day routine
of work, school, or family commitments.
Volunteering also provides you with renewed
creativity, motivation, and vision that can carry
over into your personal life.
-Heart Angel B. Tabag

"SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY, WE MUST LEARN THAT THERE IS

NOTHING GREATER THAN TO DO SOMETHING FOR OTHERS."

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

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Small Voice
CAGED BIRD
I've always viewed life from the side lines,
Just watching it passing me by.
In the past, too afraid to just let go and live,
And lately too tired to try.

I've envied the people around me

So invested in living each day,
While I spent my time hiding out from the world
And searching for ways to escape.

For most of my life I truly believed

I was here to help somebody else,
But now it's so clear it was just an excuse.
To avoid living life for myself.

It's sad that our lives and the pain we endure

Can weaken our strength to move on,
But if we get lost in the scars of our past,
Without knowing our lives will be gone.

It's true, people are disappointing,

They can turn in the blink of an eye,
But we can't avoid hurting each other,
When we all want a chance at this life.

But there's something I've learned through the

wisdom of age,
A truth about all of our lives,
And that is no matter what path we each take,
In the end, we just want to survive.

So the time has now come to conquer my fears

And to stand up and face a new day.
Let the hurts of my past wash away with my tears
And stop letting my life slip away.

-Cyrus Ivan Q. Tagara

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Sound of
Silence
THE ANSWER WITHIN
The past years have been
extremely challenging
We find ourselves questioning
our values and principles; Are we still
the people our forefathers envisioned
this country would be paradise?

To God- if there is, to the world, to

our country's neighbors.
In times where popularity overthrows
the obvious truth
May we forget not that a lie- even
when told a hundred times- is still in-
comparable to a lone truth.

Hence, we assert, we initiate, we rise,

To be our own truth-tellers, to be the
voices that speaketh not the lies.
This never-ending conquest for light:
Will we be able to make it?
The question at hand awaits
not only our answer
But our will and action- especially
the latter.
-John Wein B. Gonzaga
COLLECTION OF HAIKUS
I. Those who thrive from lies
And those who play with the fire End up
getting burnt.
II. You make the last choice:
Right side of the history,
Or become traitor
III. When streets are silent
Only those who display valor
Can conquer eerie.

-Heart Angel B. Tabag

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Aphorism

Our opponent is not the virus
Let us be an instrument
alone. There is a greater
in inspiring the learners
enemy which is yet to unfold
that Reading is fun. on our very own eyes.
More people are now open to
doing charitable work
without expecting anything in
return.

Health and safety of

SNESians is one of the Scouting comes with Let us save the environment
major concerns of the responsibility. and save the Earth, our
school. So, we must be beautiful planet that we live in.
prepared all the time.

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JILLIANE I. MANALILI
Editor in Chief

CHARLOTTE T. BAYSA
News Editor

JILLIANE I. MANALILI
CHARLOTTE T. BAYSA
ANGELICA M. BULATAO
Managing Editor

HEART ANGEL B. TABAG

CYRUS IVAN TAGARA
John Wein B. Gonzaga
Feature and Literary Editor

CYRUS IVAN TAGARA

John Wein B. Gonzaga
Lay-out Artists

MYCA JADE T. MAGBOO

Adviser

FELICITO C. SALAS
Principal Consultant

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