Happy Days with JB 34

I got plenty of emails commenting on the photo of my former class JB 34 posted by Trixie Pama. I am happy to hear some good words from my former students of this class, so I decided to post all your comments for others to read. Thank you guys and I miss you all!



In this photo: Loradel Quimio, Daphne Jo Valmonte (photos), Ruby Ana Macasaet, Angelica Patena (photos), Avis Alibuyog (photos), Avis Alibuyog, Trish Verzosa (photos), Lynette Azie Generoso, Krisandra Ann Malaluan (photos), Cocoi Mella (photos), Charmaine Rodriguez, Pauleen De Grano (photos), Aira Vida (photos), Carmina Reyes, Trixie Pama (photos), Nikki Sosa, Darlene Gnilo (photos), Mavic Casas (photos), Aaron Cortez (photos), Krist Trizha Mendoza (photos), Raul Paras (photos | remove tag), Yvonne Marasigan (photos), Maria Jezza T. Lojo, Audrey Joy Austria (photos), Michael Valdez (photos), Christian Jordan Diaz (photos), Camille Regina Ramos (photos), Arik Aaron Abu (photos), Matthew Quiban (photos), Kurt Patrick Enriquez (photos), James Laygo (photos), Miguel Jaime, Paolo Ross D. Gonzales (photos), Chamie Llamas, Rk Espiridion, Jiaan Dominguez (photos), Anton Santos (photos)

Paolo Ross D. Gonzales
si sir paras, hehe. the memories. :)
Sat at 10:37pm

Meg
kaklase mo pala c avis nung high school.:)
Sat at 5:37pm

Trixie Pama
haha, yup. small world :P
Sat at 5:55pm

Miguel Jaime
antataba niyong lahat!
Yesterday at 8:21am

Avis Alibuyog
classmate ko si meg nung grade school. :) frequent seatmate hihih. i miss this! :)

Micahel Valdez
no trixie!! i miss all of you!
Yesterday at 9:28

Arik Abu
amhighschool!! so five years ago! nakakamiss
Yesterday at 10:33am

Anton Santos
nakakamiss nga to. :P
Yesterday at 7:03pm

No CARE=No kids: No kids =No happiness

As I was reading and checking the reflection papers of my students in LS 407 the other day, I was touched by their simple experiences of being with the pupils of Tambo School. They really appreciated the ICARE program I made for them. It is indeed true that doing service to others in our own little way gives us genuine joy in our hearts. I am posting the reflections of Raizza and Clarisa for others to read and be touched, be inspired by their simple words.

Last week, Thursday was announced to be holiday. Thursday is the day when we go to other school and meet my class for CARE. When we had no classes, we also had no CARE and because of that I really missed my class. I suddenly realized that I am attached to the kids. I really want to be more close to them. I really want to see them smiling at me, answering my questions, participating actively, and waving goodbye at me with the hope of seeing me again.

---Raizza Mayo of LS 407

To be very honest, I am very self-centered and stubborn person. Being the youngest in the family and having all the adults’ attention to me…. When I was a child I always threw tantrums if I don’t get what I want… As I grew up, I slowly grew mature and opened my eyes to many things... I realized that it’s the right time to leave my old ways behind.

Especially now that we have our CARE and I get to interact with less fortunate children more, who rarely get their needs and much more their wants; I have realized that I should be grateful to my parents for providing me with my basic needs and my lavish luxuries: gadgets, high-quality education, everyday necessities and such. I should also be thankful to God for every single, beautiful thing He gave me from the moment I first took a breath up to now, fourteen years later.

---Clarisa Reyes of LS 407

What's your Final Answer?

It was the first day of examination of my students yesterday in LS 309. Before reading the bulletin I asked them to keep all the notes that they were reviewing. I told them to be calm, dispose themselves by praying their personal prayers and ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten them before taking the tests. I enjoined them that keeping the right attitude is the key to passing the test. They should remember that whatever they write on the test paper will be their final answer, and that will be the basis of their academic performance in each area of discipline this first quarter.

Six subjects: done. There are two more on Monday.
Good Luck!!!

My (+) Viewpoint

This is what I see every morning in LS 309 classroom. It is a daily task to read the bulletin of the day to my advisory class and to remind my students of the things they have to accomplish for the day. I serve as a second parent to all of them taking care of their social, emotional, spiritual needs in school.

It’s a huge responsibility but this is a challenge that I have to face being their adviser. I am doing my very best to respond to this call, and I am sure God is always at my side to give me strength to overcome things that hinder my good rapport with them. I hope God will help me see the good things in every classroom situation.

My Workplace

Everyday I work here… checking papers, making lesson plans, reading books, blogging, and playing the guitar... 5 days a week. It is a monotonous life but I find something meaningful in what I do everyday because this is my vocation, my ministry in life. I thank God for giving me this opportunity to be part of the Lasallian mission of teaching, touching, and transforming lives of my students.

Rain or Shine: We CARE!

Thursday, it was rainy day. Even if it was raining we still managed to go to Tambo Elementary School to meet our students and new friends. When we entered the room, it seemed like they really know us that we are not visitors anymore but their friends. They were so noisy, but they participated well in some games and in singing and dancing. They were so active. Even in their young age when I got to ask them about God, they answered many things that you could not believe a grade 4 pupil can say. We asked them to write their prayers and when I got to see them, some of their prayers were made wholeheartedly. You can see how they love their siblings, parents and friends. Truly, CARE has given me opportunities to explore and to see more beyond the horizon.
-----Diane Joy S.

Last Thursday, we went to Tambo Elementary School for the Catechetical Instruction. Unfortunately it was raining so hard, all of us were wet. We looked so haggard when we got to our room assignment, but we were relieved when we saw the smiles on the faces of the pupils. We started the session with a song and they participated well. I realized how happy I was after teaching those kids the value of prayer. I felt that I became an instrument for them to be closer to God.
-----Marie Claire S. of LS 407

The energy and the warm welcome shown to us by the students of Tambo Elementary school wiped away our exhaustion. We also had the sudden urge and interest to teach them seeing how eager they are to learn.
-----Justin Nicole N. OF LS 407

A Walk to CARE

Every Friday LS 307 students who are assigned to teach catechism at Paninsingin Elementary School trudge from the school campus going to the area. Though they are tired of fulfilling academic requirements, facing some personal challenges in their daily lives, I see in their eyes the kind of sparkles that expresses joy whenever we have the CARE Program. The energy, excitement, and the desire to meet the children create a true atmosphere of service without expecting anything in return. They just want to serve the Church in their own little way.