Dear Brent Community:

As we complete our first month of school, we want to acknowledge everyone’s hard work and commitment to making the start of this academic year a success. Here are the important updates and events for this week, along with a look ahead to some upcoming activities.

 

This Week’s Schedule:

September 9, Monday (Day 2):

  • Mayor Benjamin Magalong has suspended classes for Preschool to Elementary (PK-Grade 5) levels today, Monday, September 9, 2024, due to the ongoing inclement weather in the locality. LS Classes will resume tomorrow on a Day 1 schedule.

  • Grade 8 Visit to Museo Kordilyera (Block 3)

  • MAP Testing ongoing until September 12. Most updated schedule here.

  • Distribution of School IDs:

    • MS and US students: End of 4th block today

    • LS students: Tomorrow morning via homeroom teachers

    • Note on ID Laces:

      • New students will receive their ID laces along with their IDs.

      • Returning students are expected to use their old ID laces.

      • If a replacement is needed, ID laces can be purchased at the bookstore/cashier’s office for 80 pesos.

September 10, Tuesday (Day 1):

  • MS/US Host Culture Day Assembly | Chapel | c/o Bb. Nelly and NHS

  • LS Production Individual Class Song Practices| Main Cast Rehearsals

  • Junior Life Skills Session | 12:40 PM – 3:15 PM | Meet at the Little Theater (lunch provided) | For the Junior Life Skills Retreat:

    • The Junior Life Skills Retreat is designed to equip students with necessary skills that directly support their academic success. Through sessions on communication, emotional awareness, and time management, students learn how to effectively balance the demands of the IB program and personal responsibilities. These skills are critical for their growth both inside and outside the classroom. IB teachers have accounted for this retreat in their planning, ensuring that there is enough class time to accommodate it without affecting students’ academic progress.

  • Volleyball Tune Up Game with Baguio City National High School at 4:45 PM.

September 11, Wednesday (Day 2):

  • PTA Leadership Induction Chapel | 7:45 AM

  • PTA Assembly | 3:15 PM | Dining Hall | Parents/Guardians are invited.

  • Senior Life Skills Session | 12:40 PM – 3:15 PM | Meet at the Little Theater (lunch provided)

  • For the Senior Life Skills Retreat:

    • The Senior Life Skills Retreat is focused on helping students develop essential skills like goal setting, time management, and stress management, all of which are crucial for success in their final year. These sessions provide students with the tools they need to handle the pressures of the IB program, academic requirements of their Senior year, and prepare for life beyond high school. The retreat has been carefully integrated into the academic schedule, with IB teachers ensuring that there is ample class time to accommodate this important development opportunity without compromising academic learning.

September 12, Thursday (Day 1):

  • MAP testing ends today.

  • Pep Rally Practice:

    • Blue House: Gym | 2:45 PM – 3:25 PM

    • Red House: Little Theater | 2:45 PM – 3:25 PM, then switch to the Gym at 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    • Yellow House: Chapel | 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

September 13, Friday:

  • No Classes due to the 38th Sipat Anniversary, a Non-Working Holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
    Classes will resume on Monday, September 16, following a Day 1 schedule.

  • Club form submission deadline.

September 15, Sunday:

  • Football Friendly Games | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Please see Coach Boy if interested.

GOOGLE CLASSROOM GUIDELINES for all students from PK – Gr 12 :

Welcome to Your Child’s Google Classroom!

FOR LOWER SCHOOL: As mentioned during the orientation, teachers use Google Classroom as an additional platform for uploading assignments, reminders, and communications. This tool will be especially useful for sending work during rainy days when classes are suspended. In this guide, you will find easy steps for accessing your child’s Google Classroom, along with important guidelines on device care, netiquette and proper online behavior. Together, let’s ensure a safe and productive online environment for our students as we support their learning journey.

FOR ALL GRADES | Google Classroom, Device Etiquette & Netiquette Guidelines

 

Acknowledgments:

  • Thank you to our MS/US CAS student facilitators for presenting their clubs during the CAS Assembly at St. Nicholas Chapel on Wednesday, September 4.

  • A big thank you to our volleyball coaches, Ms. Nicolai, Ms. Almae, and Ms. Dana (all former ISAC players), for facilitating the Team Bonding event on Friday, September 6, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Well done to our volleyball teams for their excellent performance during the games.

 

Looking Ahead:

Career Week 2024 is scheduled for September 23-27, 2024, with the theme: From Learning to Leadership. Planned activities include class career talks, LS career demonstrations, MS/US leadership snapchats, and career dress-up day. This year’s focus is on fostering leadership skills, career awareness, and encouraging self-exploration and professional aspirations. We are grateful for the many community leaders within the Brent Baguio family who will help make this week a success.

  • October 4: Mid Sem reports available for downloading

  • October 7: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thanks and have a good week, everyone!

Sincerely,

Dr. Celeste R. Engler
Headmaster