carmel*lette - Fiore del Carmelo School

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE STUDENTS OF FIORE DEL CARMELO SCHOOL, INC.
The
CARMEL*LETTE
Volume 2, Issue 2
October—December 2013
A Prosperous New Year to All!
Wizard of Oz:
A Success
“Excerpts from the Wizard of
Oz,” the first ever musical
production of the Fiore del
Carmelo School that showcased home-grown talents, turned out to be a successful fund-raising activity for the school year. It was held at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium,
UP Diliman Campus, on October 12, 2013. Playing the title role of Dorothy, Arian Joi Golondrina charmed the audience with her superb acting and singing. Completing the cast were
Roberto Cusay as the Tinman, Carlo Burigsay as the Lion, Maveric Cabalicas as the Scarecrow,
Romabele Quine as Glinda, the Good Witch, Vanessa Targa as the Bad Witch and Teacher
Darel Mantilla as the Wizard. Sr. Rodith was the Narrator. Providing the choral complement
were the members of the Fiore Glee Club composed of elementary and high school students.
Teacher Manuelito Durango, assisted by Teacher Ma. Victoria Padolina and the Art Club
worked on the set designs, Teacher Joan Legaspi created the graphics and the sound design,
Teacher Felix Ocba, Jr. was the choreographer, while Teachers Manuelito Durango and Teacher
Darel Mantilla created the costumes. Musical direction was provided by Noie Galang. Prof.
Luis Buenaventura was the acting and production consultant while Mr. Ed Agravante and Mr.
Resty Bugaoisan were the visual design consultants. Sr. Annie Petta, INSC and Mrs. Josefina
Agravante provided over-all supervision.
The programme included songs rendered by „Sangtinig‟ directed by Noie Galang. The proceeds from the project are earmarked for the construction of the new gymnasium of the School.
Graduating Classes Participate in Outreach Program
Last December 15, 2013, the graduating students from preschool, grades 6A and 6B
and 4th year high school held an outreach program for the less-fortunate children residing near
Fiore del Carmelo School. They had different activities like story-telling and games. After the
activities, the graduating students had lunch with the children after which they gave their gifts.
The outreach program was supervised
by the advisers of the graduating
classes: Teachers Analiza Ebardo (4th
yr.), Ma. Luisa Alqueza (Gr.6A), Jun
Jun Genova (gr.6B) Kristine Marie
Segismundo (Prep) and Hazel Joy
Ganzan (Kinder B).
The affair made the celebration of
Christmas really meaningful for the
students because Christmas is the time
of sharing and giving happiness.
Christmas Celebration at Fiore
Fiore Del Carmelo School
celebrated Christmas early on De- kmsgsmndo2013
cember 19, 2013 with a program
that focused on the theme
“Spreading Christmas Cheers in
the Simplest Ways.” The program
was held at the Sr. Annie Petta,
INSC Auditorium. It was composed of different presentations to
celebrate the spirit of Christmas by
the selected students of Fiore Del
Carmelo School. The main presentation of the said program was the
Christmas play that took us on the joyful
night thousands of years ago, the journey of Mary and Joseph and the birth of
our Savior by the selected students.
The play, which was directed by Sr.
Rodith Estillero, featured Reggiedelle
Carbilledo as the Narrator, Isabela
Pertez as Mary and Robert Cusay as
Joseph. The Fiore Choir composed of
Arian Golondrina, Christian Francisco,
Ralph Babaran, Lynlovel Bahan, Mitzi
Nono, Raquel Mendros Zoee Faith Traveros, Christine Sumilla, Trisha Marie Magallanes and Robert Cusay and supervised by Kuya Noie Galang supported the cast with
their beautiful Christmas carols. Taking bit roles in the play were Zion Crescencio,
Antonio Davao, Arjay Rauto, JohnCarl Pesa, Seth Claur, Christian Jethro Antonio,
Rito Ramos, Daniel Alvarez, Marco De Leon, Eunice Labayo, Yezha Mae Parcero,
Lyka Nicole Carbonell, Johannie Cruz, Roshanley Docasao, Arianne Calire Arnaldo,
Keisha Jane Aguirre and Angel Lhayka Cabacang.
The Christmas program was concluded with a short closing message by our school
principal, Mrs. Josefina A. Agravante. After the program, each class held its own
Christmas party.
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EDITORIAL
Spreading Christmas Cheer
in Simple Ways
Christmas is one of the most-happily
celebrated holidays in the Philippines. We
have the 9-day Simbang Gabi, the house-tohouse caroling and on Christmas day itself,
the giving of gifts and visiting of friends and
relatives.
However, we must remember the true
meaning of Christmas. It is the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It should
remind us of the difficulties of Mother Mary
and St. Joseph in finding a place to stay in
after a long and tiring travel. They did find a
place but it was a manger where Jesus was
born. Jesus was not born in an elegant place;
He was born in a manger where animals
lived.
Therefore, the birth of Jesus illustrates to us the way we should celebrate
Christmas, We do not need big, elegant superb celebrations. We should celebrate the
birth of Jesus in simple ways.
Let us celebrate Christmas with our
family and friends. Let us go to church together and thank God for the blessings we
receive. Let us share whatever we can to
those people who are in need. Let us share
the Christmas spirit by caroling with our
friends. There are so many things we can do
to celebrate Christmas in simple ways.
Let us remember that the true spirit of
Christmas is how we remember the birth of
our savior.
Grade 3 Pupils
Receive First
Communion
With Rev. Fr. Matthew
Vadassery as the mass celebrant,
forty-four grade 3 pupils received
their first communion on December
14, 2013 at the Holy Trinity Parish.
The pupils were prepared for the reception of the holy
communion by Sr. Rodith Estillero.
She was assisted by the section
advisers, Teachers Daryl Cunanan
and Mary Joy Ravela. The Sisters,
parents of the pupils and teachers
were present at the occasion.
FIORE WELCOMES
AUTARI I BAMBINI VOLUNTEERS
Fiore children warmly welcomed the volunteers from the Autari I Bambini who visited our School recently. Autari I Bambini, a philanthropic organization based in Milan, Italy, is a benefactor of the
Fiore school children from the financially-disadvantaged families.
First to visit were Kuya Massimillano Trogu and Ate Sylvia
Deidda. The couple hails from Sicily and has been doing volunteer
work for Autari for some years. Next to visit was Kuya Roberto Fornari.
This is his third visit to Fiore.
During their stay, the volunteers observed the classrooms and
interacted with the students. In the closing programs given in their
honor, the recipients of their financial assistance delivered speeches
expressing their gratitude and assuring them that they will study well.
English Literary Section
FILIPINOS
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Art by: Annika Keli Nepomuceno-Gr.5B
Richele Tagala
Grade Seven
Reggiedel Marie S. Carbilledo
Third Year
The Filipinos were known to be cheerful;
But were changed; instead, became sorrowful;
Different calamities that came unexpectedly
Affected the lives of the Filipinos mainly.
The government who should be responsible
in helping and supporting the people,
failed because of the pork barrel
stolen by the people who are cruel.
PLANET stars, but not literally!
Because they are sorted differently.
Heavenly bodies might judge you,
For who really are you.
Story boarding is the technique of drawing each
scene in the story by using stick figures. This exercise helps students internalize the story.
Stars that are Talented
are known to be wanted,
to perform tricks,
against the walls of bricks.
Stars that are Economical
Spend lots of sparkles,
to chart top the cash topic.
But they ricochet wrinkles.
But one thing was not destroyed.
the faith of the Filipino in God;
that makes them stand out to all,
and begin a new life as a whole.
Stars that are Natural
are known to be the original,
which started the first evolution,
ended up in the hardest situation.
Book
Art by: Jasmine Tagala Gr. 5B
Riza Aloguin – Grade 6 B
Story mapping is the technique of drawing a map of the
location(s) in which the story takes place. This exercise
helps the students remember the key events in the story
and the emotions of the different characters in those loca-
Stars that are Artistic
flaunt colors in various hues,
which show their true characteristic.
They are fantastic!
tions.
Mind Twister
I am tied up at least once a day
and forced to carry ten nails.
I work diligently without any pay
and follow your many trails.
I do not smell very well
but at least I have many eyes.
I have two tongues but never yell
and I’ll bet you know my size.
what am I?
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Stars that are Lonely
shine quite tragically.
In reality, they used to be extrovert,
when happiness is set.
Stars that are Political
Might be critical.
they might use their sightlessness,
to betray their brightness.
Stars from nowhere,
That go everywhere,
They are PLANET stars!
Answer: Shoes
Oh, look, it’s a book
I’m sure it must be
A path of adventures waiting for me,
A yellow brick road to the wizard of oz,
A frivolous poem without any cause.
Should I open it and
peek what’s inside?
What if it’s scary I
might need to hide.
I’ll never know unless
I dare.
I need a good laugh,
a cry or a scare
I’m sure it can waitwell, then I’ll never
know
Maybe it’s someplace that I’ll never go.
But today is the day that’s been waiting for me
I’ll open this book and I will see.
PLANET
STARS
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Filipino Literary Section
Pagkakaisa ng Pilipinas: Asan Na?
Ni Charlene Honrubia – Ikatlong Taon
Ilang araw pa bago dumating ang bagyong Yolanda ay nagbigay na ng babala
ang mga awtoridad tungkol dito. Pati na rin ang ating Pangulong Noynoy Aquino.
Ngunit sakabila ng mga babalang ito ay naging sapat ba ang kanilang aksyon para sa
tinaguriang “pinakamalakas” na bagyo sa buong mundo? Ipinanganak at lumaki tayo
sa isang bansang binibisita ng bagyo; umaabot sa dalawampu ang mga bagyong dumarating sa bansa taun-taon. At sa ganitong kalagayan kailangang tandaan ang mga
bagay na naidudulot nito kagaya ng mga pinsala sa kapaligiran, sa kabuhayan at sa
mismong buhay ng mga tao. Dahil ba ito sa katigasan ng ulo ng mga mamamayan o
sa kapabayaan ng mga may kapangyarihan?
Napakalaki ng pinsalang dinala ni bagyong Yolanda sa ating bansa lalo na sa
bahagi ng Visayas gaya ng Samar at Leyte. Maraming minamahal sa buhay ang
nawala; marami ring mga bahay ang inanod ng tubig. Nagkaroon ng paghahanda ang
ating bansa ngunit hindi ito naging sapat sa mga taong napinsala nito. Marami ring
mga mamamayan ang hindi kaagad naabutan ng tulong. Kung ating titingnan, nagdaraan ang tulong mula sa iba't ibang bansa, ngunit tama ba na mauna pa silang tumugon sa ating mga problema at unos? Hanggang kalian magsasawalang bahala ang
ating pamahalaan sa mga bagay na ito? Kailangan pa bang may makitil muna na buhay bago sila magsagawa ng aksyon? Kailan nila magagawa ang mga teknolohiyang
makatutulong sa atin? O, maaari nga bang unti-unti ng nawawala ang kanilang sinseridad sa pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng mga naghihirap na mamamayan.
Bakit Ba Ganito
Redge Shaina P. Balazo
Ikaapat na Baitang-B
Dati’y masaya at maligaya
ang buhay sa mundo
Naglalaro ng taguan
sa liwanag ng buwan
Alam ba
ninyo???
-Maaring ihain bilang nakagiginhawang tsaa ang
bulaklak ng mansanilya.
-www.wikianswers.com
-Ang Bisaya Magasin ay
ang painakamatagal at pinakamatagumpay na
magasin sa wikang Cebuano sa Pilipinas.
Naliligo’t sumasayaw
sa gitna ng ulan
-Ang kompanyang may pinakamaraming em-
Mundo nga ba’y sadyang mapaglaro
Minsa’y masaya, minsa’y malungkot
O mga tao’y puno ng takot
Bakit ba ganito ngayon ang mundo?
Mga kabataan
-www.wikianswers.com
pleyado sa Pilipinas ay ang San Miguel Corporation na mayroong 39,000 na empleyado.
-www.angelfire.com/80s/b8/archieve
-Si Cesar Virata ang pinakauna at huling Prime
Minister sa Pilipinas pagkatapos ng World War
II.
-www.angelfire.com/80s/b8/archieve
-Ang pinakapopular na Philippine Almanac ay
tinatawag na Kalendaryong Tagalog ni Honorio
Lopez.
-www.angelfire.com/80s/b8/archieve
mayroon pa bang masisilayan
-Ang pinakaunang Ice Cream Parlor sa Pilipinas
Nagliliparang tutubi
ay tinatawag na Clarke’s Cafe na matatagpuan
sa Plaza Moraga sa Binondo noong 1899.
at mga paru-paro
Lady Krizzelle P. Murillo
Ikatlong Taon
Kalamidad, unos, at pagsubok ang naranasan
Kasalukuyang hinaharap ng ating bayan,
Dahil sa isang malakas na bagyong nagdaan
Maraming Pilipino ang naghihirap
Iba’t-ibang bahagi ng Pilipinas
Sinalanta, sinira at winasak
Ang resulta ng bagyong mabagsik,
Na walang awa ng humagupit.
Mga tao’y nagulat sa unos na naganap
Na tila isang bangungot sa kanilang buhay,
Bangungot na hindi malilimutan kailanman
Lugar ng kanilang tiraha’y nawalan ng kulay,
Napalitan ito ng kalungkutan.
Ngunit hindi alintana ang hirap na dinanas
Kasabay ng unos,
ang pagbangon ng ating bayan.
Kaugaliang Pilipino ay muling pinairal
Pagtulong sa kapwa ay nasilayan,
Maging ibang baya’y di nag-atubili,
Bawat isa ay nagkaisa
Para sa ating kapwa
magbigay ng tulong at gabay.
-www.wikianswers.com
-Ang mga Indones ang pinaniniwalaang ninunong mga Illongo at tinatayang ang gumawa
ng Hagdang-Hagdang Palayan sa Banawe.
Ngunit bakit ngayon ay ganito?
Bangon Pilipinas
-www.angelfire.com/80s/b8/archieve
Sadyang kahanga – hanga ang mga Pilipino
Unti – unting naaninag ang mga ngiti,
Pagbangon ay sinimulan, muling nagtulungan
Ipinaramdam ng bawa’t isa
ay pagmamahal sa kapwa
Mayaman man o mahirap ay nagsama –sama
Para sa pagbangon ng bawa’t isa.
Pilipino, huwag mawalan ng pag – asa
Maging handa sa bagong yugto ng simula,
Buong tapang na harapin ang muling pagbangon
Para sa magandang kinabukasan,
Kapit bisig tayong lahat.
Bangon Pilipino! BangonPilipinas!
NEWS
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Awards for
Outstanding Fiore Teachers
From left to right: Sr. Mary Panikkassery, Sir Resty Bugaoisan, Teacher Cres Arnisto, T. Mary Gene Alvarado, T. Luisa Alqueza, T. Daryl Cunanan, T. Joan Legazpi, Ma’am Josefina Agravante, Sr. Annie Petta, T. Rolando Fonacier, T. Mary Joy Ravela, T. Hazel Joy Ganzan, T. Gerrylyn Rivas.
Fiore Celebrates Math and Science Day
The Math and Science Day was celebrated on December 6, 2013. The activities were coordinated by Teachers
Gerrylyn P. Rivas and Jomarie M. Tanqui-on.
Several contests were conducted. The winners were
Jefferson Nolasco (4th yr.), Reggiedel Carbilledo (3rd yr.), Marc
Tabangay (Gr.8) and Harold Bonete (Gr.&) for the Math Quiz
Bee, Vincent Tagala, Arjay Rauto, Rouge Blando and Camille
Orelly for the Science Quiz Bee, and Charlene Honrubia, Jefferson Nolasco, Antonio Davao and Mary Joy Espinola for the
Soduku. Ralph Ryan Babaran and Reggiedel Carbilledo won the
word factory contest. For elementary quiz bee, the winners were
Cassandra Kate Villaruel (Gr.1B), Abegail Lauron (Gr.2B) Thomas Interior (Gr.3A), Kyla Dela Cruz (Gr.4B), Riyelle Sanchez
(Gr.5A) and Nathalie
Urquico (Gr.6A)
Aside from
these activities, the
students also enjoyed
the
make-believe
planetarium, lecture
and movie on science.
Fiore Marks 13th Foundation Day
Four teachers with high performance ratings are selected each quarter. The bases for
the awards are teaching effectiveness, good
teachers‟ qualities and attendance and punctuality.
In the first quarter the following were selected by the Administration Committee: preschool level - Mrs. Mary Gene O. Alvarado,
primary level - Mr. Daryl Cunanan, intermediate level - Ms. Ma. Luisa Alqueza and high
school level - Ms. Joan Legaspi.
In the second quarter, the following were
selected: preschool level - Mrs. Hazel Joy D.
Ganzan, primary level - Ms. Mary Joy Ravela,
intermediate level - Mr. Rolando Fonacier and
high school level - Mrs. Gerrylyn P. Rivas.
The teachers received certificates and cash
gifts.
The 13th Foundation Day of Fiore del Carmelo was
marked on the 15th day of October, 2013. The day started
with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. This was followed by numerous games and activities, including
the Sportsfest participated in by the students, parents, teachers and alumni. The parents, Sisters and students belonging to different co-curricular and extra-curricular clubs put up different booths.
In the afternoon, a farewell program was held in the School Auditorium for Fiore’s outgoing Directress,
Sr. Annie Petta, INSC. The students and former teachers amused the audience with their song and dance
numbers. Princess Cyresh Caro and John Erwin Cruz, Fiore alumni and some of the former teachers paid
tribute to Sr. Annie in their speeches.
In attendance were the students, teachers, former teachers, alumni, friends and benefactors of Fiore
and the parents of the students.
Seminar for Parents
Fiore conducted the first in a series of seminars on values for parents of our students last November 30, 2013. Organized by Mrs. Baby Bautista, our Consultant for Human Resources Development, the seminar touched on the values that help
build better relationships between spouses and between parents and children. Fiore parents, Ogie and Marithel Blando and
Holy Trinity Parish Family and Life Ministry Heads, Kuya Dan and Ate Vangie Dalupang shared their experiences with their
families.
To spice up the occasion, Ma‟am Baby gave a lot of raffle prizes.
Feast Day of Blessed Maria
Teresa Scrilli Celebrated
The feast day of Blessed Maria Teresa Scrilli, the
Foundress of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters
Institute of our Lady of Carmel on November 13, 2013
was celebrated with a Holy Mass in the Parish Church.
Fr. Jim Lara, our Parish Priest, was the mass presider.
In his homily, Fr. Jim extolled the saintly qualities of
Mother Foundress.
The celebration was made more relevant by the
compassionate gesture of the administrators, teachers
and students who offered relief goods for the victims of
Typhoon Yolanda.
The scripture readers were Sr. Shiny Venganath
and Teacher Cres Arnisto. The responsorial psalm was
sang by Janna Louise Azada from grade 6-B. Sr. Mary
Panikkassery delivered a message of thanks before the
congregation was invited to venerate the relic of
Mother Foundress.
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NEWS
Boy and Girl Scouts
Hold Investiture
The investiture rites of the
Fiore Girl Scouts was held on September 27, 2013. The theme for the occasion was: “Be Live, Be Long, Be
more.” Mrs. Josefina A. Agravante,
our Principal,
in her inspirational
message, encouraged the girls to live
by the Girl Scouts Law. The Twinklers
were led by Neisha Karla M. Sarmiento, the Star Scouts by Johannie
Cruz , and The Junior Scouts, by
Janna Louise Azada. Each group presented a number in the program.
After the program, the girls
proceeded to their respective rooms
for some girl scouting activities. One
of the engaging activities they participated in was the Handicraft Seminar
conducted by Teacher Manuelito A.
Durango during which they were
taught how to make candles and Tshirt Silk-screen printing.
In the same month of September, the boy scouts also held their
investiture rites. The guest speaker
was Scouter Raul Roldan. In his speech, Scout Roldan extolled the qualities that a good boy
scout must possess. In closing, he challenged the scouts to share with others what they have
been taught as scouts.
Fiore Pupils are Taekwondo Champs
Fiore del Carmelo School was awarded the Over-all Championship Trophy during the
Third Taekwando Friendship Meet held on December 15, 2013 at the Escuela de Sophia of
Caloocan. Eight schools participated in the competition.
Fiore pupils were awarded 6 gold medals, 6 silver medals and 5 bronze medals. Gold
medal awardees were: Casey Elacion Gr.2B, Johannie Cruz Gr.3A, Bernadette Dela Vega
Gr.5A, Francis Deiniel Rodillas, Zacheia Urquico and Geraline Pit, Gr. 7. Those who got the
silver medals were:
Louis Gabriel Vipinoso
Gr.4B, Mark Lester
Toribio Gr.6B, Nicolete
Espadero and Rommel
Pablo, Gr.7, Mary Elizabeth Talata and Jan
Marie Ricarse, Gr. 8.
The pupils who got the
bronze medals were:
Jose Raphael Vipinoso
Gr.4A, Kyla Dela Cruz
Gr.4B,
Raven Pablo
Gr.5A, Jasmine Maoirat
and Justine Mark Preza,
Gr. 6A.
In addition, Mark Toribio
(Gr.6B) got a silver medal and Kyla Magpantay got a bronze medal in the 2013 National Age
Group Taekwondo Championships held in Ninoy Aquino stadium last December 6, 2013.
In an earlier competition, the SMART National Inter-school Taekwondo Championship
on August 26-27, 2013, joined by more than 200 schools, there were also some winners from
Fiore. Declared winners were: Rommel Pablo, gold medal, Cristine Caro and Shammel Nacional, bronze medal.
The winners trained hard with Coaches Noel Barreto and Jelo Guillermo.
Sr. Freeda is Acting Principal
Mrs. Josefina Agravante, our principal, takes a leave of absence
from January to June 2014. In her absence, Sr. Freeda Aloysius will be
the Acting Principal. Sr. Freeda recently arrived from Washington, DC
where she also worked in the pre-school managed by the Congregation
of Carmelite Sisters Institute of Our Lady of Carmel.
New Faces in Fiore
Teacher Veronica Jalandoni is a new face in
Fiore. She recently graduated with a BSE degree,
major in science and mathematics. She takes the
place of Teacher Felix Ocba, Jr. who transferred
to another school. Teacher Veronica will also be
the adviser of the Dance Club.
To uplift the instruction of science and
math, Fiore has hired a new consultant. She is
Dr. Sonia Perfecto, a retired science supervisor
for the Quezon City Schools.
Fiorecians Shine inSPEECH COMPETITION
Arian Joi Golondrina was declared champion in the solo oral
interpretation category in the University of the Philippines- SPECAsponsored Speech Cup 2013. She bested five other contestants representing different schools in Quezon City. She recited a poem titled
“GumisingKa, Aking Bayan” by Benigno Ramos.
The Fiore Speech Choir was also awarded first place for the
group oral interpretation
category. They
recited “Doon”
written
by
Aurelio G. Angeles and “My
Country, Philippines”
by
Analiza DemosArzagon.
The
coaches
who
helped add another feather to
Fiore’s
cap
were Teacher Rolando Fonacier, Teacher Felix Ocba, Jr. and Teacher
Amelia Castor. The contest was held on November 30, 2013 at Melchor
Hall, UP Diliman.
Fiore Scouts in Volunteer Work
Selected senior scouts and
two boy scouts did volunteer work
for the victims of Super Typhoon
Yolanda on November 17, 2013.
Together with their Scout Masters
Teachers Manuel Durango, Luisa
Alqueza and Kristine Segismundo,
the scouts put their hands together
at the Sagip Kapamilya Warehouse
in South Fairview, Quezon City .
They helped the donors unload
their donations, carry and sort
food and cloth donations under the
heat of the sun.
It was a very exhausting
day, but the volunteers were all
very happy for having participated
in the volunteer work. All went
home with smiles on their faces.