LSENs of San Carlos receive Free Psychological Test

In line with the 40th celebration of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week on July 17-23, Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSENs) of City Schools Division of San Carlos received free psychological test headed by Dr. Marcelina H. Ayson, Registered Guidance Counselor at San Carlos City Schools Division Office (SCC SDO) and Central I SPED Center on July 14.

Forty-three LSENs were able to participate together with their Special Education Teachers (SPET). The annual psychological test focuses on the process used to determine a child’s specific learning strengths and needs, and to determine whether or not a child is eligible for Special Education (SPED) services.

SDO awards incentives to SCC Warriors

Cash incentives were given to 30 medalist-athletes of Regional 3-on-3 basketball, Philippine National Paragames and Philippine Games, today at the Division Office, Schools Division of San Carlos City. The amputi’y layag warriors who represented the entire Region 1 during the Palarong Pambansa 2018 received a total of Php105,000.00 cash incentives. Dr. Sheila Marie Primicias, Schools Division Superintendent, Mr. Mario Carińo, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Editha Pridas, CID Chief and Mr. Villamor Gloria, SGOD Chief/Sports Coordinator, awarded the cash incentives to the said athletes who won gold, silver and bronze medals.

Kudos, Filipinos!

Resilience. Counterpoise. 

These are what we have!

Filipinos tend to do such acts which can be admirable amidst life circumstances. This can be seen evidently on the ear-splitting smile and surreal attitude of our kabaleyan even in the midst of difficult situations. Bravura with a positive aura, Pilipinas!

Due to the incessant downpour of rain caused by undeniably queueing of tropical depressions just like a scenario of clogged road vehicles outragingly speeding up just to get in (from #IndayPH to #JosiePh to #KardingPh) to hit and stir habagat in our beloved land-Philippines, a week-long experience of hearing the tic-tac pour of water in the not so saddle roof of our abodes brought high alert alarm in our senses- be it physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and most of all spiritually. This somehow rekindles our inner self as human beings.

SDO SCC Journey to ISO Certification now on its 2nd stage

SDO-SCC is presently conducting the Division Training on Documentation Systems for ISO 9001:2015. It is the second stage of the Division’s journey to ISO certification. The three-day training started on June 27 and will conclude on June 30.

The course objective is to equip the Overall Document Controller and all document controllers assigned to each unit of SDO-San Carlos City the knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 Requirements in terms of providing documented information needed to the implementation of quality management system (QMS). This is to ensure that all document controllers will be able to prepare quality manual, procedure manual, work instruction manual, listing of quality documents and quality records index exclusively customized to SDO-San Carlos City and to serve as a signal to the official implementation of QMS beginning March 2018.

SCC launches Digitized Lessons and Learning Materials

Perez Hall, SEPNAS –To suffice the demand of the digital natives, San Carlos City Educators accepted the challenge by means of upgrading the learning process. The Division Office through the initiative of the Curriculum Implementation Division Chief, Dr. Editha R. Pridas, the very first Division Launching of Digitized Learning Lessons/Learning Materials was made possible, dated June 26.

San Carlenian tops 2018 PSP Qualifying Test

A Senior High School (SHS) graduate from San Carlos City topped the Provincial Scholarship Program (PSP) Qualifying Test with 127 passers.

The qualifying test was held at Pangasinan National High School in Lingayen and at Juan G. Macaraeg National High School in Binalonan on May 4.

John King A. Cano, SHS graduate of Pangalangan National High School (PNHS) under General Academic Strand (GAS) ranked first among 925 examinees of the abovementioned examination released on June 4 through the official facebook account of the Provincial Scholarship Program (PSP) of Pangasinan.

38 passers uplift SDO-SCC in Principals’ Test

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – Thirty-eight (38) out of 98 aspirants from the Schools Division of San Carlos City passed the Principals’ Test (formerly known as National Qualifying Examination for School Heads or NQESH) administered by the Department of Education through the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (BHROD) and Quality Assurance Divisions of the Regional Offices (RO-QAD) last December 17, 2017 in 22 testing centers nationwide.

Usec. Umali graces the Regional BE Kick-Off Ceremony in SDO SCC

San Carlos City, Pangasinan-Usec. Tonisito MC. Umali,Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison Office, External Partnerships Service and School Sports, graced the Regional Brigada Eskwela Kick-Off Ceremony in the Schools Division Office of San Carlos City. The event was held at the Don Federico Mandapat Sports Dome, May 28. It was attended by DepEd Personnel from 14 divisions of the region headed by Dr. Alma Ruby C. Torio, Regional Director and the workforce of the five districts of the host division.

Before the ceremony started, a number of teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, supporters, volunteers and other stakeholders participated in the motorcade in the key streets around the city. Right after the motorcade, the program started with the singing of national anthem and other hymns with AVPs which were produced by the SDO-SCC. Mr. Mario S. Cariño, SCC ASDS, presented and welcomed the participants starting from the undersecretary, regional director, officials of the different schools divisions and the districts of the host division.

USec Umali: Partnership is essential in BE

“The essence of our organization is to engage the family, the community, and other stakeholders to develop lifelong learners.” These words of USec. Tonisito MC. Umali were unmistakably clear and resounding inside the Don Federico Mandapat Sports Complex as he spoke to the participants of the Brigada Eskwela Kick-Off of Region 1 on May 28. He reiterated, “Mali. Mali. Hindi po ninyo naipapatupad ang inyong tungkulin kung hindi po ninyo ito naisasagawa sa isang pamamaraan na ang inyong komunidad ay naisasama.”

The undersecretary was jolly but firm in stating the constitutional and legislative bases of his urgent entreaty specifically, RA 9155 and Article 14, Section 1 of the Constitution. “Itong ginagawa natin ay hindi tipong isang programa na naisip lamang. I want you to know that all of the things that we are doing are part of our core mandate.”

An Event to Linger

The attainment of quality education depends on the concerted efforts of the persons involved in the system.

Yearly, before the opening of the school year, everyone involved in the education sector is in joyful anticipation of a momentous event that showcases the undying spirit of oneness, generosity, camaraderie, and the ever-present bayanihan spirit. That is the Brigada Eskuwela – an annual event that began in 2008 by virtue of DepEd Order No. 24, s. 2008 which aims to prepare the schools in various aspects for the opening of a new school year.

USec Umali, RD Torio – all praises to SCC BE Kick-Off

SAN CARLOS CITY-It’s the first time of SCC to host the Regional Kick-Off of Brigada Eskwela on May 28 but Usec. Tonisito MC. Umali, who was the guest of honor and speaker of the event, and Region 1 Director Alma Ruby C. Torio were all praises to both the schools division office and local government unit of the city.

“Talagang napakahusay ng ating SDS Sheila, hindi po ba?” was the very first line of USec. Umali in his speech. And regarding the event hosting, “This will easily qualify as a National Kick-Off of Brigada Eskwela, napakaganda, nakapakahusay,” said the undersecretary. Even the visual presentations were admired. “Napakahusay ng tagagawa ng slides ng ating schools division and I like to engage our SDS Sheila para malaman ko kung sino ang mga ito, kukunin ko para sa opisina ko ,” he jested. Moreover, the energetic undersecretary had obviously and repeatedly quoted Mayor Resuello who delivered his welcome message prior to the guest of honor’s speech. His commendation for the mayor was due, foremostly, to the latter’s commitment to school facilities improvement and sports programs. As USec. Umali called for community involvement, he confessed, “Region 1, lalawigan ng Pangasinan, lungsod ng San Carlos, napakahusay, epektibo, at may malasakit sa komunidad.”

Not a Benchwarmer After All (How BE Regional Kick-Off Educated an Educator)

Change can be frightening, and the temptation is often to resist it. But change almost always provides opportunities – to learn new things, to rethink tired processes, and to improve the way we work.

Klaus Schwab nailed in those vivid words how I see May 28, 2018 – specifically this Brigada Eskwela (BE) 2018 Regional Kick-off Ceremony. This is my 6th Brigada Eskwela experience and I am a neophyte in attending a regional kick-off ceremony. I was forestalling a half-hearted participation from this startled self as I thought I would just be a benchwarmer. Nonetheless, as this is the first time that SDO-SCC inaugurates our Brigada Eskwela with DepEd Region 1 personnel and delegations, such change opens new horizons for me. Let me share them in three points, coining Schwab’s quote with BE 2018 theme.

“…to learn new things…”: Pagkakaisa

Dr. Precilla Rosario Castro: Epitome of a True Leader

An extraordinary educator, a teacher of excellence and an astute leader. These are the phrases uttered by her colleagues when she retired in the government service. Her perceptiveness as a leader transcended all boundaries and for her, that path was endless-not only confined to the walls of office, but to the cultural arena where her scope for creativity was incomparable. She is an epitome of determination, dynamism and industry. In her stint as the OIC Chief of the School Governance and Operations Division, she had positively transformed her peoples’ perception towards work. Her influence to good governance resonated in the Division of San Carlos City and her dedication and commitment will surely be missed.

SDO SCC gears up for ISO Journey

Quality service at its best!

To standardize the delivery of organizational process and enhance the services to its clientele, an orientation on Quality Management System (QMS) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Foundation Course for the Schools Division Office of San Carlos City was held at the Siringan Sanctuary, May 25.

ISO 9001 is the world’s most popular management system standard. It is an excellent framework to help manage businesses effectively to be operationally resilient, build long-term success and most of all ensure customer satisfaction. The quality management system requirements specified in this International Standard are complementary to requirements for products and services.

Through Mayor Resuello’s initiative, SDO SCC receives 100 eco-friendly chairs from Sen. Villar

Senator Cynthia A. Villar together with her Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG) Foundation donated 100 eco-friendly chairs to San Carlos City Division through the initiative of City Mayor Joseres “Bogs” Resuello, May 18.

The eco-friendly chairs were made up of recycled plastic waste such as food wrappers. A total of 20 kilos of soft plastic is processed to produce one eco-friendly chair that looks like a wooden school arm chair.

The eco-friendly chairs were made up of recycled plastic waste such as food wrappers. A total of 20 kilos of soft plastic is processed to produce one eco-friendly chair that looks like a wooden school arm chair.

SDO San Carlos City conducts NSED and Simulation of Fire Rescue Operation

The San Carlos City Schools Division Office conducted the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) and Simulation of Fire Rescue Operation on May 10.

The activity started at 10 am. As the bell rang for 30 seconds, all division office occupants walked fast outside the building and assembled at the evacuation area while executing the “Duck, Cover and Hold” technique.

As part of the drill, the members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) headed by SFO Thelma F. Diaz together with the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) personnel came to rescue casualties. They executed the steps on how to rescue and provided first aid to injured victims. Selected participants were also asked to put out the man-made fire using fire extinguisher. One of them was Dr. Priscilla Castro, SGOD Chief. In this way, everyone was made aware of the proper manipulation of the equipment.

SDO SCC extends I READ Program thru Phase 2 Workshop

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – To intensify the institutionalization of the I READ Program among the schools, the Schools Division Office (SDO) through the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) conducted the I READ Project Phase 2 Activity on May 10 at the Division Conference Hall.

In committed response to the improvement, there were 66 participants in this phase activity. Among them were 30 school administrators, 10 district reading coordinators, 20 registered key English teachers and 6 learning facilitators.

BP e-mag beefs up Tech Browsing

We keep our eyes open.

As the tagline of Balon Palapag, the official publication of San Carlos City Division keeps abreast with the trend, thus, the staff attended the e-magazine orientation and webmaster training at the Siringan Sanctuary Conference Hall, May 10.

The prelude of the training was initiated by Mrs. Ellen C. De Guzman, BP operation adviser, as she welcomed the new members namely Mr. Ranjit De Guzman, Ms. Geraldine Dadacay, Ms. Racquel Garcia and Ms. Rochel Cedillo, news writers; Mrs. Anna Manelle Rosario, feature writer; and Mr. Bernard Rosario, sports writer and layout artist. She emphasized the importance of writing coupled with passion and dedication. She even quoted the line from a friend which goes “Do good and tell it well.”

News BP Editorial Staff screens would-be writers

The Balon Palapag Editorial Staff of San Carlos City Division with the supervision of Mrs. Ellen C. De Guzman, Public Schools District Supervisor, screened would-be writers who came from the different elementary and secondary schools. The screening was held in the morning of May 4 at the Siringan Sanctuary Conference Hall, San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

Mrs. De Guzman, PSDS In-Charge of Balon Palapag, welcomed the applicants. She gave words of encouragement and challenged them to give their best shot for the screening.

Mrs. Virginia Diola, Editor-in-Chief of Balon Palapag, shared some background and insights about the e-magazine of San Carlos City Division. She said, “We really need additional writers especially now that there are lots of activities in our division.” She gave emphasis on the mechanics of the screening. She also mentioned about what to expect being a BP writer.

When Modern Day Heroes Meet A Star

It was a day like any other day… or so I thought. There I was, walking along the busy streets of San Carlos City, with an umbrella strategically poised over my head. Summer this year really lives up to its name, as it was almost unbearably hot that day. Against the clear forget-me-not blue sky was the sun — white hot, unforgiving, alive and blazing. To top it all off, the air was dry and arid, with little to no swooshes of wind.

I was at the city plaza, in front of the towering St. Dominic Church, sunlight spiking off of its white exterior. Even in the heat, the church looked breathtaking. The sun seemed fluid, with its light managing to find its way into all hidden nooks and crannies. Even my umbrella was of no match to its persistence. All I really needed right then was a cool drink and some place the sunlight could not penetrate.

From afar, a distant ruckus impinged upon my ears. I turned my head towards where I heard the noise, searching and curious. As if on their own accord, my feet began moving to the source of the noise. Hey, I was curious and desperate for shade, okay? I soon found myself at the mouth of the Arenas-Resuello Complex, where a sea of multitudinous colors was gathered — people, clad in different colored shirts, with handheld fans waving rhythmically.

I recognized them as teachers, and it soon hit me. That day was the 29th of April, and it was devoted to the city’s celebration of the Educators’ Day.