Vol. 6 No. 1-2 The Official Student Publication of Macanhan Elementary School June 2013-Mar 2014

Upgrade quality education in public schools is one of DepEds thrust. In order to achieve it, schools have to undergo evaluation in various dimensions and MES could not be spared from it. September 23, 2013 was a date to be remembered by MES personnel for it was the long awaited day the district evaluators pronounce their verdict after going over a series of interviews, snooping over records, cross examining and announcing their areas of concern as to what should be improved and attached as evidences. Our school was lucky indeed during that day since our external stakeholders were present for scrutinization in the person of the Barangay Chairwoman Rosemary Lorna V. Uy, GPTA Vice-President, SGC Secretary and Religious Group Chairman Susan Crisologo which added points under community involvement. We were grateful that the district evaluators rating mounted to LEVEL II which interpretation means that MES is in the DEVELOPING stage.

The DALE Staffers headed by its Editor-in-Chief Reymart Kabingue attended the Division Presscon on August 30, 2013 held at East City Central School. This years theme Campus Journalism and Transformational Leadership is the focus of the said event. Different areas such as editorial writing, feature writing, news writing, editorial cartooning, copy reading and headline writing both in English and Filipino were participated by our staffers. Lucky enough for among the various participants from both public and private schools, LORRAINE AKIAT, a grade VI pupil garnered third place in Pagsulat ng Balita which qualified her to the regional level.

Ana Escobar, a grade VI teacher of MES emerged as Second Placer after defending her Action Research during the 1st Regional 2013 SBM General Assembly Cum Education Celebration and Research Congress last December 12, 2013.

Congrats Maam Ana!

Samantha Marquez, a grade III pupil and Nathalie Cinco, grade VI pupil won the district and division level for Science and Math quiz bee held September this year besting five other schools of West I district and nine other schools of the Division of Cagayan de Oro City giving them the edge to qualify for the regional level for the next month.

Congratulations for

making our school proud of you!

WHAT'S INSIDE

News p. 2-3

Editorial/Opinions p. 4-5

Features p. 6-7

Literary Attempts p. 8

Health/Sports p. 9

SciTech p. 10

Pictorials p. 11

Entertainment p. 12

MES undergo preliminary

SBM evaluation By: Reymart Kabingue

DALE STAFFERS JOIN DIVISION PRESSCON

By: Gwyneth Ladao

MES pupils win Science-Math Quiz

By: Nathalie Christine April T. Cinco

Teacher Ana: A Winner!

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News

(by Rodmary H. Torculas)

December 9, 2013 was a day to remember for MES stakeholders. It was the day that West I Supervisor, Principals and administrators visited the school for the Annual Evaluation. All areas were evaluated from curriculum, personnel, facilities, pupils development, etc. The purpose of the said evaluation was to monitor the salient strong points and recommend measures for improvement for the areas needing improvements. Overall, MES receive positive feedbacks from the evaluators.

XU goes to MES For the seventh year the

Xavier University NSTP students under the school-based literacy program extended again their free services to MES by tutoring 40 slow readers of different grade levels every Saturday morning here in the school. The tutoring program by XU assisted the pupils with their difficulty in Reading and Math skills.

MES hosts Science Annual

Fair (by Calvin Talines)

September being the Science Month was celebrated with lots of activities and competition ranging from Science Quiz Bee, Sci-Damath, Poster Making and Investigatory Project. This years theme is Science and Technology Trends: Key to Science Educators for the K-12 Curriculum. This years district annual Science Fair is hosted by MES thus all activities were held in the different rooms of the school. Joining the said event were the participants and contestants from Balulang ES, KM 5 ES, Sacred Heart ES, Upper Carmen ES and WCCS of the West I District. MES contestants were not behind as Samantha Marquez a grade 3 won as first placer in the quiz bee while the grade 4 grab the first place in the Sci-Damath. Other winners were grade 5 Sci-Damath, third place and grade 6 as third placer also. The opening program was held last September 27 welcoming the participants. The day also ended with a closing program with certificates awarded to both winners, participants and coaches.

MES TEACHERS

ATTEND INSET (by Camille B. Marquez)

Once you choose the teaching profession, the word REST is not included in your vocabulary for even on Saturdays and Sundays not to mention election day, services have to be rendered. As change speeds all things on this planet with the onset of digital age so goes teaching strategies and techniques needed for the present. Thus, on October 24-31, 2013 MES teachers undergo in-service training on updating the scope and sequence of each subject plus the construction of TOS and reliable questions for the third grading. After all the hectic schedule, the teachers also had a fun day as they participated in Sportfest activities bringing home the bacon as Champion for Cheerdance betting the other five schools of West I district. So who says teachers work and work only?

MES Teacher made it

Teacher Evelia Palac represented CDO for Editorial Writing - English (Teachers Category) during the Communications Festival to the Regional Level.

DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATORS

CONDUCT

EVALUATION AT

MES

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News

Brigada Eskwela

a call for Volunteerism

A 5-day Brigada Eskwela

from May 20-25, 2013 was participated by MES stakeholders in the person of its parents, pupils, teachers, staff and other volunteers. It was started by a motorcade around Macanhan to invite stakeholders to volunteer for the general clean-up of the school to make it ready come start of classes by June 3.

Generally, it was successful on the part of those who willingly participated but still the spirit of volunteerism for community service has to be instilled in the minds and hearts of everyone.(by A.Morden)

MES HOLDS SATURDAY

NAT REVIEW In an effort to increase the NAT mean for grades 3 and 6 pupils, the school programmed six Saturdays from January to February as review and mock tests as preparation for the coming NAT by March. Teachers from different grade levels were tapped to do the review bearing in mind the mastery of the basic concepts and skills in the different subject areas. (by D. Elesterio)

ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN In a joint effort by the

DepEd and PNP, a campaign on ANTI-BULLYING was initiated thru a series of awareness talk by an invited speaker in the person of SPO4 Rogelio Q. Borromeo Jr. here at MES.

The pupils were made aware of the background of the Anti-Bullying Law, where it could happen, how does it happen, who does it and what one should do if he/she is a victim. It was found out during the session that some of the pupils were victims of bullying themselves.

Hopefully after this awareness campaign more pupils will be aware of how they could avoid circumstances dealing with bullies. (by C. Malagamba)

CDO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS ATTEND

YEAR-END ASSESSMENT Teachers from the

Division of Cagayan de Oro City convened last December 23, 2013 at the LKKS Atrium for a Year-End Assessment facilitated by the DepEd administrators headed by Madam Elena M. Borcillo, the city schools division superintendent to report to the body its accomplishments for the year as well as award the deserving teachers and winners of the various department activities during the year. The said affair was made more alive with the presence of the City Mayor, Honorable Oscar Moreno bringing with him a cash gift for the teachers. (by N. Mimbisa)

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Editorial

TO FIGHT OR

NOT TO FIGHT Bullying is when someone

keeps doing or saying negative things to another person. Some of these are by calling them unpleasant name tags, saying or writing nasty things about their personality.

Bullying is when someone keeps doing or saying things to overpower another who is weaker physically or behaviorally. Some forms of bullying are negative naming, saying or writing nasty things about them, snubbing, threatening or making them scare or uncomfortable, taking or damaging their things or kicking them or hitting or making things they wouldnt do under normal circumstances.

Had any of these happened to you already? If so, how did you react to it? What did you do? Were you one of those who just say let them be so no more troubles happen again or are you one of those brave enough to fight them or report them to the proper authorities for proper measure to reprimand or put a stop to their activities-that of harming physically or psychologically.

Bullying happens often in school or its premises. Our school has taken measures such as the information campaign on the said topic by integrating it in the course of the lessons plus inviting speaker on the said topic to expound it more.

Even with the passing of the anti-Bullying Law full cooperation of all concern has not yet reach to its fullest as some people thought of it as part of growing up and a way for young people to defend themselves and stand up on their own. On the other hand, it can make young people feel lonely and frightened. Further, it makes them feel unsafe to mingle with others and to go out always thinking that another unpleasant event might meet them on the way from people who think they are better and stronger than others. Self confidence degrades thus making them guilty of something hidden or unforeseen even within oneself. Have you ever bullied someone? Think about why you did it and what were you feeling at that time. If you are sometimes a bully, try to find other ways to make yourself feel good not to the expense of hurting others. Remember, its best to treat others the way you should be treated. Have you ever been bullied not only once? Think why these people continue to do the same to you. Stop them! Think of the outcome if you fight or not fight the bullies!

THE DALE STAFFERS

SY 2013-2014

Reymart Kabingue

EDITOR IN-CHIEF

Nathalie Cinco

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

STAFFERS Angelica Morden

Lorraine Akiat

Nishma Mimbisa

Rodmary Torculas

Gwyneth Ladao

Calvin Talines

Angela Amper

Alexandra Aboga-a

Arkane Amper

Cynthia Malagamba

Shyla Seriritan

Earl Bantilan

Florence Catalan

Hazel Canales

Cynthia Vertudazo

Joanne Joville

Nancy Bahala

Jeasette Ragmac

Hannah Bernasor

Janah Adubal

Jearell Ragmac

Samantha Marquez

Karyl Kuyag

Samantha Manaloto

Desiree Elesterio

Danielle Maternal

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CAMPUS

JOURNALISM

AT MES

Campus journalism is a form of journalism practiced by students or in our case aspiring pupil writers. The content to be covered typically touches on issues related to school life. In our school we started campus journalism after attempting to come up with a small publication that is THE DALE. Articles from news to features and others will be written by pupils themselves. Lucky for those who join the editorial staff of the publication for here their creative and critical thinking will be developed. It gives them the social responsibility of being involve in any issue that concerns them. In short, publishing THE DALE at MES will offer the young elementary pupils of the opportunity to practice the basics of campus journalism skills. (R. Kabingue)

WHAT CAN YOU SAY?

(The following are unedited responses of MES pupils from different grade level)

UNSAY BALOAN/ NASABTAN

ANI

PDAF

- mao ang VAT na gisweldo sa mga politico o pondo para sa proyekto sa gobyerno (Ruziel) DAP

- Development Assistance Process? (Sam) ELECTION

panahon sa pagpili o paghalal ng taong karapat-dapat sa kanilang posisyon (Angela) PORK BARREL

- pondo para sa proyekto pero kinuha o ni corrupt ng iba (Shyla) TYPHOON

- ay isang bagyo tulad ng Sendong, Pablo at iba pa (Jeassette) BULLYING

- pangungutya, pag-aaway at pananakit sa kapwa at hindi mabuting gawain (Rodmary)

Opinion Column

Danielle:

June kay na andan na!

Parent:

June nalang kay ulan ra gihapon September!

Dave:

September para lahi na pud!

Zaysay:

Pareho ra na ma June or September basta naa klase!

Teacher:

September para taas bakasyon!

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. Margaret Mead

When do you

like the school

year to begin???

JUNE or

SEPTEMBER

BEGINNERS OPINIONS

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FEATURES

DAYAG AND ORANG CROWN AS MASTER

& MISS UN13 Alther Dayag & Mae Amor Orang both grade V pupils bested other 700 MES pupils during the search for Master & Miss United Nations 2013 last October 25, 2013. They were honored thru a program prepared for them featuring different production numbers and dances from different continents by each grade level. The school principal did the honor to crown Dayag & Orang who will reign for a year. Proceeds of the said project will be for water connection of the entire school as one of its major problem is the lack of water for drinking and hygiene purposes. (by S. Seriritan)

Ito ang tema sa pagdiriwang Buwan ng Nutrisyon ngayong Hulyo. Siyempre di pahuhuli ang ating paaralan sa pagsali sa pagdiriwang ng buwang ito sa pamamagitan ng ibatibang gawain tulad ng pagtutula, jingle, poster making at paghahanda ng pagkaing masustansya.

Sinimulan ang buwan ng pagdiriwang sa pamamagitan ng parada sa palibot ng Macanhan at tinapos sa isang pampinid napalatuntunan kung saan iginawad ang premyo ng mga nagwaging mag-aaral. (ni A. Amper)

MES PUPILS HONORS

TEACHERS

My Teacher, My Hero!

No one has reached the heights of his/her profession if he has not passed into the hands of a mentor or tutor. If one seeks for knowledge formally the journey will be driven by these mentors. Thus, to give honor to teachers worldwide for their unique job description, October 5 is declared as WORLD TEACHERS DAY with worthwhile activities that give their molded individuals the chance to thank them simply.

MES celebrated Teachers Day with a motorcade around Macanhan and a program especially made for them. During the program tokens, hugs and kisses were accorded to the teachers from their pupils.

After the program simple snacks were partaken by the teachers donated by the GPTA. In the afternoon, the teachers pampered themselves with an informal sportfest to unwind and at the same time to exercise physically.

Let us remember then that the best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book. Our salute to our dear teachers! (by N. Mimbisa)

Buwan ng Wika ipinagdiriwang

Taun-taon ipinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika bilang pagbibigay pugay sa Ama ng Wika na si Manuel L. Quezon. Sa taong ito ang tema ay Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid. Ang palatuntunan ay ginawa sa Paaralang Sentral ng Kanluran kung saan nagkaroon ng ibat-ibang patimpalak na nilahukan ng mga ibat-ibang mag-aaral mula sa anim na paaralanng Kanlurang Distrito.

Ang mga kategoryang sinalihan ng mga mag-aaral ay Tula para sa unang baitang, Sabayang Bigkas sa ika-lawang baitang, pagkukuwento sa ika-tatlong baitang, interpretasyong pagsayaw sa ika-apat na baitang, salaysay sa ika-limang baitang at Balagtasan sa ika-anim na baitang. Masayang umuwi ang mga kalahok mula sa MES dahil nag-uwi sila ng panalo sa lahat ng kategorya lalo na ang ika-2,3 at 4 na baitang na nag-uwi ng kampeonato.(ni L. Akiat)

GUTOM AT

MALNUTRISYON SAMA-

SAMA NATING WAKASAN

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District meet Sports Event

On September 12, 2013, the different schools of West I district converge together to join the District Meet with chess, marathon race, volleyball, Table Tennis and basketball as sports events. Winners of the event competed in the division level so all the athletes performed in their best but like any other game only one will rise to be the champion as in the case of MES who garnered the championship in badminton for district level. (by C. Talines)

MES TEACHERS CHEERDANCING?

Who said that cheerdancing with all its death defying moves are for the young ones only? Such concept was proven wrong by the teachers of West I District with the MES teachers participating during the Sportsfest for Teachers at KM 5 ES on September 25, 2013. Inspite of their ages and body figures, MES teachers proved that even at this time of their career they can enjoy and experience what they coached their pupils. To the Red and White team KUDOS for a unique showmanship and for being the CHAMPIONS! (by C. Vertudazo)

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A BREAK FROM CLASS

by: Danielle Even in a short time break

Away from books and lessons alike

Im thinking of what will I do

To enjoy in every little ways.

A vacation in farm that Ill surely do

Playing with friends so many

Under or up the mango tree

Im sure to enjoy my free time

short.

Playtime by: Hannah

Whoever says he doesnt play

When everyone wants to play

It takes their sadness away

And make them glad in every way

CHRISTMAS by: Dominic

We love to celebrate This special day for kids The birth of Jesus The savior of all.

Christmas moments cherished For we need to flourish Our hearts desire To love one another.

So lets enjoy and have fun And let not time run Treasure every moment Be merry for today is Christmas day.

PILIPINAS Ni: Jeasettee Pulo ng malalaki at maliliit man din Siyang bumubuo ng higit 7000 Kagandahang likas na pakayaman At dapat alagaan ng taong bayan.

BATANG LAN SANGAN Ni: Samantha

Mahirap kayang maging batang lansangan?

Kung saan pagkain ay laging hinahanap

Kung minsan nanglilimos Upang mabuhay, laging kumilos.

GURO NI: Nishma

Mabait, maunawain, matulungin Sa aming batang makukulit Kahit kamiy pasakit Pagmamahal niya Di ipinagkait Sa talino at galing Na walang kapantay Natututo kaming tunay Sa makakamtang tagumpay Sa kanya iaalay busilak na tunay

FAMILY by: Jearell

For me one important thing

Is making my family laugh and

smile

Waking brightly upon the day

Seeing them makes me feel right.

Theyre my strength, guide and love So sweet and caring like doves

I thank you God for my family

For love and care showered on me.

MY DADDY

by: Jewel Wherever I go

Whatever I become

I will never fear

By just holding daddys hands.

Whatever I may do

However I may be

I can always find support

In my dad who is a gem.

For everything you had been

For the many things you did for me

I can never repay you

But still thanks for everything dad.

Kaibigan Ni: Angela Likas na masaya Laging masaya Tapat na kasama Matulungin Mapagmahal Nandiyan lagi Sa hirap at ginhawa.

CLOUDS

by: Joygene As I look up to see the clouds

Im amazed of its shapes

Animals running in the hills

And baby elephants sitting

By its mothers back

Or doves flying here and there

So many shapes I cannot

Imagine how high they are.

DAGAT NI: Joanne

Para bang kumakaway ang tubig Nagyayayang sumama sa hangin At salaot mga isdang sariwa Kumuha ka upang mabusog ka. Sa dagat tubig akoy nahalina Itoy niyayakap sa aking paglangoy Sa ganda mong taglay nakakalimot Dahil itong dagat nakakatuwa.

WONDERFUL NATURE by: Shyla

Nature is wonderful Nature is wonderful How God made it is a wonder More wonderful than words.

Nature is pretty Nature is graceful Just thank God for it Even miracles cannot explain.

BUKID

NI: Cynthia Halina sa bukid kahit malayo Sariwa ang hangin na pakalinis Sariwang pagkain nitoy dulot Mula sa lupang likas yaman. Magagandang tanawin Sa matay na kabubusog Maaamong hayop nakatutulong Sambayan sa bukid umaasa.

GOD IS THE BEST BY: JOANNE

GOD ..is my bestfriend is my protector is my guide is my inspiration

No one beats Him for being the BEST!

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SPORTS & HEALTH

SWEET WORDS

(Do you want to find out if sugar is added to your food? Here are some

sweet words you should watch for

>agave nectar >brown sugar

>cane crystals >cane sugar

>corn sweeteners >crystalline fructose

>dextrose

>evaporated cane sugar >fructose

>fruit juice concentrates >glucose

>high fructose corn syrup >honey

>lactose >maltose

>malt syrup >molasses

>raw sugar >sucrose

>sugar

>syrup

GET ENOUGH

SLEEP

We need sleep to keep our

bodies healthy and we dont

learn as well when were

tired. Pupils who are well

rested tend to score higher

on tests. Kids who dont get

enough sleep have a harder

time paying attention in

class which will affect

academic performance.

^Try to go to bed at the same

time every night.

^Switch off electronics in

your room so there are no

distractions.

^Sleep at least 8-10 hours

daily.

COMMON ILLNESSES

*COLDS

*DIARRHEA

*SORE EYES

*DIABETES

*ALLERGIES

*ASTHMA

BUT CAN YOU

DRINK IT? Only about 2.5% of the water on Earth is freshwater. The rest is salt water. Only a small amount of the worlds freshwater is safe and natural available for use by the people. Water is valuable so use it wisely. Conserve water and dont leave water running when you are not using it. (Time for Kids Almanac)

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SCIENCE &

TECHNOLOGY

SCIENCE FACTS

ARE COOL

* Can frogs live in water? * Which country experiences the most tornadoes? * At what temperature is Centigrade equal to Fahrenheit? * What s the name of the first satellite sent into space? * Ganymede is a moon of what planet? * The deepest point in all of the worlds ocean is named what? * Pure water has a pH level of around what number? * What food is used as the base of guacamole? * Fruit preserves made from citrus fruits, sugar and water are known? * Plasma is a state of matter. * What it is called when solid changes directly into a gas? (researched by C. Talines)

Answers: no, litter, USA, -40 degrees, Sputnik, Jupiter, Marianas Trench, 7, Avocado, Marmalade, True, Sublimation

THE PINK PLANET IS

JUST A BABY

NASA scientists added that the color of the gas giant indicates its age which means it is still just a baby. Its glow comes literally from the heat of its latest formation. With its far distance from its own sun-like star, it will change your view on how the planets are formed. Hence, if you are thinking if it is even possible to become the next target for odd vacation destination Then forget about it. Its exact sizzling temperature is 460 degrees Fahrenheit or 230 degrees Celsius. The question is, when will the pink planet be acknowledged in science classes in the near future? (by: A. Amper)

WHAT MAKES THE WIND WHOOSOOSH???

Winds are caused by the suns heat falling on different parts of the earths surface at different times of the day and year. The temperature over land and water change at different rate during the day and night. In addition warm air rises and cold air sinks. These changes caused the movements of air in different patterns called winds.

Google glass

Just by looking up and right, a GOOGLE

GLASS user can take

and share photos,

videos, chat and use the

internet. The frame

contains a computer, a

camera, a battery, a

microphone and

sensors that respond to

voice commands and

touch control in an

earpiece.

(Researched by

Desiree & Danielle)

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Try Ur Luck!

1. Ch side by side ur inside 2. What do you see in the middle of the SEA? 3. I am 1st on earth, 2nd in heaven, I appear twice in a week, you can see me in a year although I am in the middle of the sea. 4. It is greater than God and more evil than the devil. The poor have it, the rich do not need it and if you eat it youll die. 5. I am the beginning of the end and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation and I surround every place. 6. What is in seasons, seconds, centuries and minutes but not in decades, years or days? 7. Each morning I appear To lie at your feet All day I will follow No matter how fast you run Yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. (Please see Maam Emy Sabanal for the answers. Thanks)

Entertainment

You are welcome to express your ideas in this paper. Please submit your original articles to the Editor in-Chief! Daghang Salamat!

Word Bank: Earth Jupiter Mercury moon rings star surface system telescope Venus