DIRECTOR'S TEAPOT

What if the unprecedented and massive devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda happened to the City of Cebu? What if I had also become one of those who roamed the streets like zombie looking for food, water, for a missing loved one? What if our house had been washed away by water? What if the paved streets of Cebu City had become a cemetery without markers? What if our school had to close down until further notice because there's nothing left of it but broken glasses, falling debris, collapsed walls? What if...?

BUT this did not happen to Cebu City, to me, to you, to us...God was merciful to us so that we can also offer mercy to others. PCGS encouraged and mobilized everyone to give towards those in need. Many of you responded; some gave bottled water, rice and other food stuff, clothes, cash, tent, time and effort.

TO ALL WHO GAVE,
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU
FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY

P.S. PCGS has accepted 34 students displaced by typhoon Yolanda; they came from different schools in Tacloban and Samar. We warmly welcome each one. We wish them well and pray that by God's grace, they will be able to cope and move on...rebuild their lives, homes and businesses/work as soon as possible. Let us continue to uphold them in our prayers!


PERIODIC ASSESSMENT (PA)SCHEDULE

PRESCHOOL 3rd Periodic Assessment (December 16 - 19,2013)
Nursery - Chinese Language; Chinese Math; Reading & Language; Math & Science (respectively)
Pre-Kinder - Chinese Math; Chinese Language & Computer; Math & Science; Reading & Language (respectively)
Kindergarten - Math & Filipino; Computer & Science; Reading & Language; Chinese Language & Chinese Math(respectively)

Starting Dec. 16 - 19, classes are as follows:
Toddler Cherry (8:30 - 10:00 a.m.); Melon (10:30 - 12:00 nn)
Nursery Apple & Orange (8:00 - 10:00 a.m.); Lemon (10:00 - 12:00 nn)
Pre-K Banana & Mango (7:45 - 11:00 a.m.)
Kinder Grapes and Pineapple (7:45 - 11:45 a.m.)

ELEMENTARY 3rd Periodic Assessment (December 17 - 20, 2013)
Grade 1 - Chinese Math; Chinese Language; Civics, Filipino & English; Math & Bible (respectively)
Grades 2-6 - Chinese Math; Chinese Language; Civics, Filipino & English; Math, Bible & Science (respectively)

No classes in the afternoons of December 18 & 19.
Dismissal time is 11:30 a.m. for Level 1; 12:00 noon for Level 2.
HIGH SCHOOL 3rd Periodic Assessment (December 18 - 20, 2013)
Grades 7,8 & High 3 - Chinese Language; Filipino, Science & Elective; Math, English & Social Studies (respectively)
High 4 - Accounting & Chinese Language; Filipino, Science & Elective; Math, English & Social Studies (respectively)

No Classes in the afternoons of December 18 and 19.
Dismissal time is 12:00 noon.


WHAT IF Jesus had not come, born as a baby, that first Christmas day? Then, there won't be any Christmas. Therefore, a celebration without Christ on Christmas day would be meaningless...it is a celebration in futility. Let us put CHRIST back into our Christmas this year. Have a blessed Christmas and be a blessing to others!


CONGRATULATIONS!
PCGS Team composed of 30 Senior Students from the Chinese Class won the CHAMPIONSHIP in the inter-school Cebu Dynamic Youth Cheer Dance Competition held last November 30 at the USP Lahug Auditorium. Their yells were done in Mandarin to the theme "It's More Fun in the Philippines." They were trained by Mr. Marco Malait and Mr. Kenan Diamante.


TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!


FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Elementary and High School Class Christmas Party which is exclusively for teachers and students only is scheduled on December 20 after exams; party is from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*School uniform is still required during test time; students may change (but not compulsory) to other attire for the party.
*SATURDAY MAKE UP CLASSES ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 14 IS CANCELLED. NO MORE EXTENDED CLASS HOURS FROM DEC. 16 - 20.
*Christmas Break is from Dec. 21 - Jan. 06, 2014. CLASSES RESUME ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2014.
*Release of Cards is on January 11, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
*IF THERE IS NO MORE CANCELLATION OF CLASSES FROM HEREON, then we won't need to schedule extended class hours and Saturday make up classes from Jan. - Mar. 2014.


PRESCHOOL FAMILY DAY AND CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 19, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ong Lian Siong Gymnasium
Other details will be communicated separately

DIRECTOR'S TEAPOT

Welcome back, everyone! We just had the longest and one unforgettable semester break. Reviewing the past events and looking forward to the month of Thanksgiving, there are truly a lot of things that we can think of so that we remain grateful despite the 7.2 earthquake and over two thousand aftershocks and still counting...

October 15, 2013 will be remembered by many Boholanos and Cebuanos. That fateful morning, where were you? Were you still in bed because it was a national holiday? What were you doing? It was a little past the hour of 8:00 and I had just arrived in school. I went up to my office; went to the pantry to boil some water for a cup of tea. I went back to the office getting ready to work. Suddenly the earth was shaking violently; it was accompanied by a deep rolling sound coming from beneath the ground. EARTHQUAKE! "Duck, Cover, Hold" I remembered the instructions. After the rumbling sound, I hurriedly left the office taking the stairs down the building. With every step I took, I prayed and thanked God that the students were NOT in school that day..."Thank you, Lord...Thank you, Lord." God is all-wise and all-knowing; He had everything planned; everything was in place according to His purpose and perfect plan.

Thank you, Lord...for allowing us to finish all exams in both English and Chinese. Thank you, Lord...it was a holiday. Thank you, Lord...it happened daytime. Thank you, Lord...no one in the PCGS family was seriously injured (as far as we know) Thank you, Lord...it happened before the malls opened. Thank you, Lord (you can add your own thanksgiving...)

We thank God that all the buildings in school are still standing although cracks were found in many places. The buildings were already inspected by a structural engineer who had certified that all buildings in school passed the minimum structural standards to assure public safety, stability for business operation. Likewise, a team from the office of the City Engineer came to inspect our buildings and had given us clearance that allows us to resume operation.

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REMINDER

Cards for the Second Quarter will be released this Saturday, November 9, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon inside the school gymnasium.

CONGRATULATIONS

Jonathan Conrad G. Yu, Grade Six pupil SUDOKU WHIZKID CHAMPION OF CEBU CITY (Regional Eliminations Round, 8th Philippine Sudoku Super Challenge, October 26, 2013) To God be all the Glory!

IMPORTANT ADVISORY
MAKE UP CLASSES

Because of the suspension of classes for two weeks, we also lost a lot of instruction time. Hence, please be advised that we are scheduling make up classes for all levels from Pre-Kinder to High School as indicated below:

EXTENDED SCHOOL HOURS DAILY (M-F) STARTING ON NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 13 . Dismissal time is as follows:
LEVEL DISMISSAL TIME
- Pre-Kinder and Kinder - 12:45 p.m.
- Grades 1 - 2 - 5:00 p.m.
- Grades 3 - High 4 - 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY CLASSES - (November 16, 23, December 7 & 14)
LEVEL CLASS TIME
- Pre-Kinder and Kinder - 7:45 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
- Grades 1 - 3 - 7:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Grades 4 - High 4 - 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

THIRD QUARTER ASSESSMENT remains as scheduled:
December 16-19 (Preschool); December 19 (Christmas Party and Family Day)
December 18 (Chinese - Elementary & HS)
December 19-20 (English - Elementary & HS)
December 20 (Christmas Party - Elementary & HS)
Half day classes for Elementary & High School will start on December 18, NOT December 17 (as practiced).

For your information
All co-curricular activities (e.g., Gymnastics, taekwondo, table tennis, badminton, basketball) scheduled on Saturday mornings will be moved to Saturday afternoons (details to be announced).
The Preschool Family Day is moved to the afternoon of December 19; it will be a joint Christmas & Family Day celebration.
The following school activities will be rescheduled to an undecided date in the future:
- Boy & Girl Scout Hiking and Camping - High School Educational Trips

PERIODIC ASSESSMENT (PA)SCHEDULE

PRESCHOOL 2nd Periodic Assessment (October 9-11 & 14,2013)
Nursery - Chinese Language; Chinese Math; Reading & Language; Math & Science (respectively)
Pre-Kinder - Chinese Math; Chinese Language; Math & Science; Reading & Language (respectively)
Kindergarten - Math & Filipino; Computer & Science; Reading & Language; Chinese Language & Chinese Math(respectively)

Schedule of classes from October 9-14:
Toddler Cherry (8:30-10:00am); Melon (10:30-12:00nn)
Nursery Apple & Orange (8:00-10:00am); Lemon (10:00-12:00nn)
Pre-K Banana & Mango (7:45-11:00am)
Kinder Grapes & Pineapple (7:45-11:15am)

ELEMENTARY 2nd Periodic Assessment (October 11-12 & 14, 2013)
Grade 1 - Math & Bible; Civics, Filipino & English; Chinese Language (respectively)
Grades 2-6 - Math, Bible & Science; Civics, Filipino & English; Chinese Language (respectively)

Exams for Chinese Math and Shuo Hua are scheduled during Chinese time from October 04-10.
Dismissal as follows:
October 10, 11 & 14 - 11:30am (Level 1)
12:00 noon (Level 2)
October 12 - 10:30 am (Level 1); 11:00 am (Level 2)

HIGH SCHOOL 2nd Periodic Assessment (October 11-12 & 14, 2013)
Grades 7,8 & High 3 - Math, English & Social Studies; Filipino, Science & Elective; Chinese Language(respectively)
High 4 - Math, English & Social Studies; Filipino, Calculus, English; Accounting & Chinese Language (respectively)

Shuo Hua oral tests are scheduled from October 04-10.
No classes in the afternoons of October 10-14.
Dismissal as follows:
October 10, 11 & 14 (12:00 noon);
October 12 (11:00 am)

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL TRIP
October 16 - High 3 & 4
October 17 - Grades 7 & 8

CARDS DAY IS ON NOVEMBER 9, SATURDAY
8:30 AM - 12:00 noon, GYM

"If you treat an individual as he is, he will remain how he is. But if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing"(1 Thessalonians 5:11.

IT'S THE G.R.E.A.T. FAMILY DAY
OCTOBER 25, FRIDAY
Exclusively for PCGS Preschool Kids and their families
For inquiries, please call the Preschool faculty office 254-6817 local 115.


REQUEST FOR HELP

We are accepting donations in kind for victims of the Zamboanga Crisis. You may send in your donations like used clothes, footwear, house ware, sleeping apparel & materials, canned goods, rice, noodles, etc. to the school not later than October 15, 2013. Drop off places are the following: Student Center, Faculty Offices, and the Business Center.

"Each man should give, not reluctantly or under compulsion for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE POSTER MAKING CONTEST

Theme: "The Teacher who Cared, Loved and Molded me"

1st Place
Ava Margarette P. Bisnar (Gr. 6 Mulberry)
Liwayway O. Salamat (Gr. 6 Mulberry)

2nd Place
Audrey Joan Y. Verra (Gr. 6 Mulberry)
Jonathan M. Sia (Gr. 6 Mulberry)

3rd Place
Nayeli Caitlin A. Dy (Gr. 5 Cypress)
Amberline Ashley L. Uy (Gr. 5 Cypress)

(The contest was a project of the Junior Student Government)

H O L I D A Y S

October 15 - Eid Ul Adha (national holiday)

October 25 - November 03 - Students Semester Break (Elementary and High School)

October 28 - November 03 - Preschool Students Semester Break

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Director's Teapot
This is the verse to remind us of the quarter's emphasis - be inspiring. It is not natural for us to tell someone how good he/she does his/her work; or how well he/she sings; or how beautiful she looks, etc. Unknowingly, we have joined the forces of the "crabs inside the basket" which pull down anyone that tries to climb out. Hence, we have the phrase "crab mentality" describing the tendency to pull down anyone who tries to "go up the ladder."

We can all use some inspiring words that build up confidence and self-esteem instead of critical words that wound and leave deep scars. We all need encouraging words to cause us to rise up to the challenge instead of discouraging comments that put down even the best efforts.

As we celebrate Teachers Day this month, let me suggest some ways to encourage our teachers...
* Speak more kindly of our teachers before others instead of bad-mouthing them;
* Esteem them with love and respect before your children;
* Focus more on the teachers' good qualities than their occasional mistakes;
* Compliment them for a job well done; appreciate them;
* Pray for them instead of gossiping about them.
* Do not wait till they retire to express your appreciation.

Let us be more encouraging; let us value people more than earthly possessions; let us make it a habit to look for the good qualities in others; let us become persons who cause others to succeed and look good; let us never give up on people.

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IMPORTANT ADVISORY
September 26 (Thursday) - Program for Teachers Day; ALL Elementary and High School students will be dismissed after the program estimated time @ 3:45pm.
September 27 (Friday) - NO SCHOOL
September 28 (Saturday) - Varsity practices for all sports including gymnastics & taekwondo are cancelled; No CAT class; No Outreach Meetings. Practice for school play will meet as scheduled.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To all the students in all levels for both English and Chinese studies who finished with Honors in their class during the 1st quarter period. Good work, students! Keep it up! Press On!

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS SHINE AGAIN IN MATH!
Last September 13, we joined the 7th Regional Science and Mathematics Quiz Bowl held in the Philippine Science High School Central Visayas Campus, Argao. Elementary pupils from forty-nine (49) public and private schools belonging to Region VII competed. It was a tough fight for our team in Math...but our team finished

CHAMPION

Trisha Daphney L. Lim (Grade 5)
Jonathan Conrad G. Yu (Grade 6)

TO GOD WE GIVE ALL THE GLORY!

CONGRATULATIONS

To the following students who won various awards in the 4th National SIP Abacus and Mental Math Competition held last August 10:

Diana Alexandra Gothong (Grade 2)
2nd Place, Beginner A Category

Reese Camille Sy (Grade 4)
1st Place, Foundation 3 Category

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!

COMING UP...

Inter-class Intramural Games (High School Division) - to commence this month
Second Quarter Assessment - October
Preschool - October 9-11; 14
Elem & HS English - October 11 & 12
Elem & HS Chinese - October 14
Hiking for Gr. 3 & 4 Boy and Girl Scouts - October 19
High School Educational Tour - October 16 & 17
Preschool Family Day - October 25

CONGRATULATIONS PHOS ALETHIA 2012-2013 Editorial Staff!
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!

Phos Alethia - the Official School Paper of Philippine Christian Gospel School won as Best Edited Magazine/Newsletter in the inter-school competition -- Media 101: The Pen and Beyond

Join Us

On August 13, Tuesday, we will have a special event hosted by Sistemang Pilipino Incorporated featuring 3 artists: Noel Martin from Houston, Texas who is an accomplished solo and baroque violinist; Jiovanni Tabada, a Cebuano who is a professional bassist; and Ms. Miranda Romano, a violinist/pianist from Dipolog City. This is a PAID concert to be held in the school chapel from 9:00-10:30am (1st session) and 10:30-12:00nn (2nd session). We are opening this concert to our parents @ P350/pax. If you are interested, please visit the Business Office to register and pay.

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Disney Live (from Anaheim)!
MICKEY'S MAGIC SHOW
Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City
Ticket Reservations at Discounted Rate for Schools may be availed at the Alumni Center
HURRY! LIMITED OFFER! DEADLINE: AUGUST 12, 2013

Available tickets/dates:
September 19 (Thu), 3pm - Bronze - P600.00
September 19 (Thu), 3pm - Silver (right side facing the stage)- P900.00
September 19 (Thu), 3pm - Gold (right side) - P1,000.00
September 19 (Thu), 3pm - VIP - P1,200.00
September 20 (Fri), 7pm - VIP (left side, last row of VIP section) - P1,200.00
September 20 (Fri), 7pm - Gold (left & right sides - starting from the 6th row from the back) - P1,000.00

If you are a female student, belonging to Grades 1-6, you can still join the Gymnastics class which meets every Saturday from 8:00-10:00am. Training is held in the Dance Room. This is Free. Minimum requirements: dedication and passion.


PERIODIC ASSESSMENT (PA)SCHEDULE

PRESCHOOL 1st Periodic Assessment (Aug. 05,07 & 08)
Nursery - Reading & Language; Math & Science; Chinese (respectively)
Pre-Kinder - Math & Science; Reading & Language; Chinese (respectively)
Kindergarten - Chinese; Math, Filipino & Science; Reading & Language (respectively)
HOLIDAYS: August 06 - Cebu Province Day and August 09 - Eidul-Fitr - NO CLASSES

From August 05-08, please observe class time as follows:
Toddler Melon (8:30-10:00am); Cherry (10:30-12:00nn)
Nursery Apple & Orange (8:00-10:00am); Lemon (10:00-12:00nn)
Pre-K Banana & Mango (7:45-11:00am)
Kinder Grapes & Pineapple (7:45-11:15am)

ELEMENTARY 1st Periodic Assessment (Aug. 07, 08 & 09)
Grade 1 - Chinese; Civics, Filipino & English; Math & Bible (respectively)
Grades 2-6 - Chinese; Civics, Filipino & English; Math, Bible & Science (respectively)
HOLIDAYS: August 06 - Cebu Province Day and August 09 - Eidul-Fitr - NO CLASSES

No classes in the afternoons of August 07-09.
Dismissal as follows:
Aug. 07 & 08 - 11:30am (Level 1); 12:00nn (Level 2)
Aug. 10 - 10:30am (Level 1); 11:00am (Level 2)

HIGH SCHOOL 1st Periodic Assessment (Aug. 07, 08 & 09)
Grades 7 & 8 - Chinese; Filipino, Elective, English; Math, Science & Social Studies
High 3 - Chinese; Filipino, Elective, English; Math, Science & Social Studies
High 4 - Accounting & Chinese; Filipino, Calculus, English; Math, Science & Social Studies
HOLIDAYS: August 06 - Cebu Province Day and August 09 - Eidul-Fitr - NO CLASSES

No classes in the afternoons of August 07-09.
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CARDS DAY IS ON AUGUST 31, SATURDAY
8:30 - 12:00 noon, GYM

Director's Teapot
"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth" (1 John 3:18, NIV).

This quarter, our character trait emphasis is love. The verse quoted above gives two basic requirements of love - love must be demonstrated; love must be genuine. Love is an action word. It is not passive; it cannot be hidden. It must be expressed. We can talk about love all day long but if we do not practice it, love remains only a word. Love also has to be practiced in truth. Love must be sincere, genuine and honest. This implies that to love truthfully does not come naturally or easily; it has to be practiced; it has to be learned.

- In school, love is sharing my snack with a classmate who forgot to bring one; it is helping another carry a heavy bag to the room; it is doing good anyway even if others spitefully insult your well- meaning intentions; love is giving up your turn to play in order that another can play...love is opening up the circle for another to get in.

- At home, love is obeying parents; love says to the younger sibling, "Let me help you with homework;" love is driving kids to school on time; love is giving up my favorite show so daddy can watch his "primetime news"; love is helping mommy with house chores; love is speaking the truth.

"Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching," Jesus said (John 14:23).

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SOME IMPORTANT DATES
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS; LOCAL & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
Aug. 6 (Tu) - Cebu Province Day
Aug. 8 (Th) - Eid Ul Fitr (*)
Aug. 21 (W) - Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug. 26 (M) - Heroes Day
Sept. 9 (M) - Osmena Day
Sept. 27 (F) - Teachers Day
Oct. 15 (Tu) - Eid Ul Adha (*)
Oct. 28 - Nov.3 - Semester Break
Nov. 30 (Sa) - Bonifacio Day
Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 - Christmas Break
Jan.31 (F) - Chinese New Year
Feb.14 (F) - Founder's Day Rest Day
Feb. 24 (M) - Cebu City Charter Day
Feb. 25 (Tu) - People Power Day
(*) - Date to be confirmed

PERIODIC ASSESSMENT (PA)SCHEDULE

Aug. 7 (W) - Chinese 1st PA
Aug. 9 - 10 (F-Sa) - Engl. 1st PA
Aug. 5,7,9 - Preschool 1st PA
Oct. 11 - 12 (F - Sa) - Engl. 2nd PA
Oct. 14 (M) - Chinese 2nd PA
Oct.14 - 18 - Preschool 2nd PA
Dec.12,13,16,17 - Preschool 3rd PA
Dec. 18 (W) - Chinese 3rd PA
Dec. 19 - 20 (Th-F) - English 3rd PA
Mar. 10 - 13 - Preschool 4th PA
Mar.12 (W) - Chinese 4th PA
Mar. 14 - 15 (F - Sa) - English 4th PA

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY

Philippine Christian Gospel School was one of the 16 educational institutions chosen by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) to receive the 2013 Grand Chamber Awards in education. This award is given to "honor and recognize the educational institutions with pioneering and excellent achievements in intellectual development of students, faculty and community; human capital development and its overall contribution to the economic development of Cebu". The awarding ceremony took place last Friday, June 28 at the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City. Mr. Peter A. Yap, chairman of the Board of Trustees, accepted the Special Citation.

"Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness" (Psalm 115:1).

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Parent Representatives - Preschool Department

Toddler - Cherry - Mr. Richard Mancao
Toddler - Melon - Mrs. Michelle Uy
Nursery - Orange - Mrs. Anne Bajarias
Nursery - Apple - Mrs. Shirley Wang
Nursery - Lemon - Mrs. Kristina Ngo
Pre-K - Mango - Mrs. Wella Marie Jao
Pre-K - Banana - Mr. Ryan Rasines
Kinder - Pineapple - Mrs. Jovy Tan
Kinder - Grapes - Mrs. Gwen Ong

Parent Representatives - Elementary Department

GRADE 1 - HAZEL - Catherine Curato
GRADE 1 - PINE - Dadalo Rhenelyn Queen & Chen Rosalind
GRADE 2 - OLIVE - Jane Donan
GRADE 2 - CEDAR - Gwenilyn Ong
GRADE 4 - FIG - Nesalve Sapalo
GRADE 5 - CYPRESS - Susan Montecillo
GRADE 5 - SYCAMORE - Catherine Angeles
GRADE 6 - MULBERRY - Ann Kathryn Lim
GRADE 6 - MYRTLE - Catherine Yu

Parent Representatives - High School Department

Grade 7 - Faith - Pearl Ruby Le
Grade 7 - Hope - Josephine Ching
Grade 8 - Joy - Shirly Tan
Grade 8 - Peace - Esther "Babie" Cala
High 3 - Courage - Margaret Lim
High 3 - Victory - Adeleen Chan
High 4 - Loyalty - Lorainne Limchesing
High 4 - Wisdom - Chunnei Kaw

Words of Welcome from the School Director
Dr. Wanda Po Liam Giok

Dear Parents,

I'd like to welcome you and your child to Philippine Christian Gospel School (PCGS)! Our school was founded in 1948 by mission-driven members of the Cebu Gospel Church. Sixty-five years ago, our founders committed themselves to establish a school that will provide an education centered and guided by the teachings of the Bible. It would be an education that will prepare its students to meaningful and abundant living in the world. Today, we continue to pursue our founders' ideals and mission in a rapid-changing world. Our guiding principle is still the Word of God but our methods are continually adapting to the changing times and needs.

If you are a new parent, you are most welcome to a school year of new beginnings for you and your child. Thank you for choosing PCGS to be your child's school. We look forward to serving you, fellowshipping with you, and partnering with you in your child's education. To our returning parents, welcome back! I thank you for your continued trust and confidence in us. Together, let us strive to make this school year better than the last. Quite honestly, we cannot do this without your wholehearted support in our programs and policies. So, let us continue encouraging one another and building pleasant memories of our partnership, to last not only while you are here with us but for a lifetime.

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NEW STUDENTS FELLOWSHIP
SSG Adviser & Prefect of Discipline: Ms. Beverly Concepcion

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) and the Junior Student Government (JSG) are inviting all NEW STUDENTS from Grades 1-High 3 to an ACQUAINTANCE FELLOWSHIP & ORIENTATION on June 05 @ 9:00 a.m. This is a time for you to get to know your new school and some of the officers of the student government who have been tasked to assist you while you are with us. This activity is only for the students; parents are not required to attend.

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CAR PASS STICKER & FETCHER'S ID

Apply now for a current 2013-2014 car pass sticker for your vehicle. One sticker per vehicle @ P50 per sticker. For your child's fetcher/s, please accomplish an application form for a Fetcher's ID. One ID for every fetcher. Forms are available at the Business Office.

NO CAR PASS STICKER, NO ENTRY
NO FETCHER'S ID, NO ENTRY
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PRESCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Academic Coordinator: Mrs. Merry Lourdes L. Yu

Classes start on June 10 @ the following time:
*Pre-K & Kinder - 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
*Toddler & Nursery - 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
*Please observe the schedule presented above for the first week of school, June 10-14. Read on for more details:
- Bring the admission slip and all other requirements (see separate list)
- Returning preschoolers must report in school uniform
- New parents may observe classes from the hallways on the first week of school only
- Attend the Orientation for Parents on June 22 at 9:00 a.m. in the Ong Lian Piak audio-visual room.

ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT
Academic Coordinator: Mrs. Stephanie L. Wong

*Classes start on June 13 at 7:30 a.m.
*Classes are dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on June 13 & 14.
*Bring the admission slip on the first day of school; come in complete school uniform. Boys should come with the prescribed haircut
*Parents are requested to attend the Orientation to be held in the AVR on June 15 at the following time:
Grades 1 & 2 (8:00 - 10:00)
Grades 3 & 6 (10:00 - 12:00)

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Academic Coordinator: Mrs. Raquel Barril

*Classes start on June 13 @ 7:30 a.m.
*Classes are dismissed @ 12:00 noon. This schedule is for June 13 & 14 only.
*On June 13, bring all forms duly accomplished; do not forget the admission slip.
*Returning students must come in complete school uniform. Proper haircut is expected of the boys.
*Parents' Orientation to be held in the AVR on June 29 at the following time:
Grades 7 & 8 (8:00 - 10:00); AVR
H3 & H4 (10:00 - 12:00); AVR
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REGULAR SCHEDULE STARTS JUNE 17
Whole day (regular schedule) sessions for elementary and high school will be followed starting June 17. The morning classes start at 7:30. Dismissal time in the afternoon varies for different levels and different days. Details of schedule will be given on the June 13.

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NO LUNCH OUT POLICY
All elementary and high school students are not allowed to leave the campus for lunch. Lunch break will be observed at different intervals. All students are required to take their lunch inside the school canteen. We discourage sodas; so if you are buying food from some fastfood, please OMIT the soda. Juices are fine. Water is best!

H.A.T.S. OFF TO EXCELLENCE

To the following fourth year graduates who passed the qualifying examinations for enrollment to:

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Chan, Keith Andre - BS Management Engineering
Go, Benson Heinrick - BS Management Engineering
Lee Yu, Melody Hope - BFA Information Design
Lim, Shaneika Edryce - BFA Creative Writing

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Ang, November Shine - BS Civil Engineering
Chan, Keith Andre - BS Accountancy
Go, Benson Heinrick - BS Civil Engineering
Limchesing, Tristan Joseph - BS Mechatronics Engineering
Ong, Victoria Belle - BS Accountancy
Ong, Daveric Daniel - BS Entrepreneurship
Sy, Clarinda Noreen - BS Chemistry
To Chip, Jeff Gordon - BS Computer Engineering

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - College of St. Benilde
Olis, Alyssa Joy U. - BA Export Management

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Blanco, Jersey John - BA Psychology
Chan, Keith Andre - BS Accountancy
Go, Benson Heinrick - BS Mathematics
Lee Yu, Melody Hope - B. Fine Arts (Product Design)
Sy, Clarinda Noreen - BS Management
Tan, Shannon - BA Psychology


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ALUMNI ACHIEVERS
Faith Abigail C. Foss (Class 2008) - CUM LAUDE, BS Hotel & Restaurant Management, University of Cebu
Stan M. Genosa (Class 2008) - CUM LAUDE, BS Industrial Engineering, University of San Carlos
Jonathan Lee T. Munoz (Class 2009) - CUM LAUDE, BS Information Technology, University of San Carlos
Aaron Lemuel Y. Ong (Class 2009) - CUM LAUDE, BS Medical Technology, Velez College
Marie Alexis C. Sy (Class 2006) - GOLD Medalist, Ladies Masters; SILVER Medalist, Team Event; BRONZE Medalist, Doubles, 16th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championship International Bowling Centre, Cairo, Egypt 2012

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STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT

Application forms will be made available at the Director's Office on April 16 from
9:00-11:00 a.m. only. Applicants for assistance must be HONOR STUDENTS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE STUDIES in elementary or high school levels.
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2013 SUMMER CLINIC CLASSES

MANDARIN CAMP @ MGC
April 15 - May 10 (M-F)
Registration Fee - P500; Training Fee - P2,000
For more info pls. contact
Ms. Jennifer Wee #0917-304-0504 or 345-8965

BASKETBALL CLINIC*
April 1 - 26 8:00 - 10:00 (M-F)
PCGS Students - P1,500
Non-PCGS Students - P2,000

*Bring your own ball

TAEKWONDO
April 23 - May 25 7:45 - 9:45 (TThS)
PCGS Students - P1,200
Non-PCGS Students - P1,800

VOLLEYBALL (Male & Female)
For grades 4 & up ; April 2 -30
3:00 - 4:00 (Tue) & 1:00 - 3:00 (Sat)
PCGS Students - P2,000
Non-PCGS Students - P2,500

VISUAL ARTS (Painting)
April 10 - May 17 (15 sessions)
2:00 - 4:30 p.m. (MWF)
PCGS Students - P2,000
Non-PCGS Students - P2,500
(materials not included)

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
(Singing, Dancing, Acting, Creative Character Make-up) for ages 9-16
April 10-May 17 (15 sessions); 9:00-11:00 (MWF)
PCGS Students - P2,500
Non-PCGS Students - P3,000

CHINESE READINESS
For ages 4 to 8, Non-Chinese Speakers
April 15 - May 10
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (M-F)
P4,500 inclusive of materials

SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014

NO INCREASE IN TUITION
(but some designated fees will be adjusted)

Enrollment starts on May 6
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Classes open as follows:
Preschool - June 10
ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL - June 13

HATS OFF TO EXCELLENCE

A group of students competed in the 1st ACSI National Bible Quiz Bowl held last February 23 at the MGC New Life Christian Academy, NCR. The contest was participated by eleven schools from NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, which had already undergone the district, and regional levels. Our students in three separate teams performed very well, finishing in the top five.

FIRST RUNNER-UP (PAULINE EPISTLES CATEGORY)
Katherine Sophia Wong (G7), Makarios Joash Wee (G7)
Josiah Jehoiakim Yap (G7) & Philip Joshua Canete (H2)
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THIRD RUNNER-UP (GOSPELS CATEGORY)
Alvin James Ereno (G6), Ryan Justin Tiong (G5)
Jae Hennesie Yu (G6) & David Jaazaniah Wong (G5)

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THIRD RUNNER-UP (NEW TESTAMENT CATEGORY)
Charmaine Joyce Yu (H3), Denielle Cherie Arago (H3) & Charlene Grace Tan (H3)
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Congratulations to the students and the coaches namely, Mr. Michael Matt Guitguiten (High School teams), Ms. Shary Faith Layawan & Mrs. Christy Semillano (Elementary team).

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!


SCHEDULES FOR THE FOURTH PERIODICAL EXAMS

PRESCHOOL 4th Periodical Exams Schedule: March 04-08, 2013
N2 - Chinese Language; Chinese Math; Bible; Reading & Language; Math & Science (respectively)
K1 - Reading & Math; Science & Language; Computer & Bible; Chinese Language; Chinese Math (respectively)

For March 4-8, observe the following adjustments in schedules:
N1 Cherry (8:30-10:00 am)
N1 Melon (10:30 - 12:00nn)
N2 (8:30-10:30am)
K1 (7:45-11:00am)
K2 practice (7:45-11:00am)

ELEMENTARY 4th Periodical Exams Schedule: March 07-09(Thu-Sat) & 11(Mon), 2013
G1 - Chinese Language; Chinese Math; Math & Bible; Civics, Filipino & English (respectively)
G2-G6 - Chinese Language; Chinese Math; Math, Bible & Science; Civics, Filipino & English; (respectively)

Early dismissal starting March 6-11 is as follows*:
G1-G3 (10:30 am)
G4-G6 (11:00 am)
*Except on March 08 for the girls (Star and Junior Girl Scouts Badge Awarding)

HIGH SCHOOL 4th Periodical Exams Schedule: March 07-09(Thu-Sat) & 11(Mon), 2013
G7,H2,H3 - Chinese Language; Math, English & Social Studies; NO TEST; Science, Electives (H2, H3) & Filipino (respectively)
H4 - Chinese Language; Math, English & Social Studies; Accounting (9:00-11:00am); Science, Calculus & Filipino (respectively)

High School students will be dismissed at 11:30am from March 6-11.


Star & Junior Girl Scouts Badge Awarding - March 08 (Fri)
10:30-11:30am, Ong Lian Siong Gym
Parents are welcome to observe.


THE G.R.E.A.T. KIDS PROUDLY PRESENT
"DAVID"

Tickets @ P400 & P300 will be available starting March 4 at the Business Office or the Preschool Faculty Office. The cast and dancers of the production will each be given two complimentary tickets. All other students will be given only upon request. Attendance to the show is not required.


CONGRATULATIONS
2013 Metrobank MTAP-DepEd Division Team Finals Math Challenge held last February 9, participated by 23 public and private schools

SILVER MEDALISTS (SECOND PLACE)
Grade 1 - John Louis I. Montecillo & Gaston Pierce M. Mercado
Grade 2 - Renise A. Lim & Francis Andre G. Borromeo
Grade 5 - Jonathan Conrad G. Yu & Caroline Joan P. Tan
Grade 6 - Lee Moses L. Ching & Jeremy Ryan S. Tio
Grade 7 - Makarios Joash Y. Wee & Jardine Peare C. Sy
High 3 - Jacqueline Mae A. Tan & Anthony James C. Limchesing

FOURTH PLACE
Grade 3 - Joshua David L. Tan & Isaac Timothy U. Lao Uy
Grade 4 - Trisha Daphney L. Lim & Neal Joshua T. Borromeo
High 4 - Benson Heinrick B. Go & Melody Hope L. Lee Yu

SIXTH PLACE
High 2 - Karl Aldrich T. Chan & Prince Davidun S. Uy


FESTIVAL OF TALENTS
By the Elementary department clubs

Saturday, MARCH 2
@ 2:00p.m., Ong Lian Siong Gym
ADMISSION IS FREE


BIBLE WEEK
MARCH 11-14 (8:00-10:30 am)
For N1, N2, K1 & K2

MARCH 12-15 (8:00- 11:30am)
For Gr. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5; Gr. 7, H2 & H3

Non-graduating students are no longer required to report after March 15 unless requested to do so for practices or completion.


YEAR-END SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Baccalaureate Worship Service
March 17, 9:30am, Cebu Gospel Church

Nursery 2 & Kinder 1 - Recognition Day
March 20, 9:00 am, Chapel

Kindergarten 2 Closing Exercises
March 21, 9:00 am, Chapel

Grade 6 & High 4 Commencement Exercises
March 22, 9:00 am, Ong Lian Siong Gym

Recognition Day for Non-Graduating Elementary and High School students
March 23, 9:00 am, Ong Lian Siong Gym

Release of Cards
March 27, 8:30-12:00nn, Ong Lian Siong Gym


REHEARSALS
GRADE VI & HIGH IV - 1:30 - 4:00 pm, Gym
March 20 - PE shirt (bring your cap)
March 21 - Batch shirt (bring your cap)

HONOR STUDENTS OF NON-GRADUATING CLASSES
March 22, 1:30-4:00 pm, Gym
Please wear your batch shirt and any pair of long pants


GRADUATES' RETREAT - MGC
HIGH IV - March 13-15
Assembly: March 13, 7:45 am (PCGS)
Break Camp: March 15, 11:00 am (MGC)

GRADE VI - March 15-16
Assembly: March 15, 12:00nn (PCGS)
Break Camp: March 16, 11:00am (MGC)

KIAN KEE CELEBRATES 65th FOUNDER'S DAY

February 08 (1:00 p.m.): Praise Cheer (all levels) and Opening of Intramural Games

February 10 (9:30 a.m.): PCGS Sunday @ CGC (selected students only)

February 11 - 14 (7:45 a.m.): Intramural games; Food booths, Fun Rides like choo-choo train, inflatables, wild wild west, etc.

February 15: REST DAY

February 16 (4:30 a.m.): 2013 Fun Run (for inquiries, please call 254-6815 loc. 127)

February 16 (6:00 p.m.): Alumni Homecoming (for inquiries, please call 254-6815 loc. 127)


ATTENTION
PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

February 8: DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING. Come at 12:00 noon for the Praise Cheer Presentation.

Feb. 11 - 13: Field Trips; follow the schedule given by your teacher. DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL if it is not your Field Trip schedule. IF you come, you MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Feb. 14 - 15: STAY HOME; NO CLASSES

February 18: REGULAR CLASSES


ATTENTION
ELEMENTARY PUPILS

Feb. 8: DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING. Come to school at 12:00 noon. Be sure that you will have taken your lunch at home. Come with make-up and dressed in your Praise Cheer Outfit already. Assemble inside your classrooms.

Feb. 11 - 12: COME TO SCHOOL @ 7:45 a.m. Assemble in the gym. You will be dismissed @ 3:30 p.m. Wear the complete PE uniform on the 11th and the batch shirt with jeans on the 12th.

Feb. 13 - 15: LEVEL 1 (Grades 1-3) - STAY HOME

Feb. 13: LEVEL 2 (Grades 4 - 6) - Be in school @ 7:45 a.m., Dismissal time is 3:30 p.m. Wear the PE uniform (or any white shirt).

Feb. 14: LEVEL 2 (Grades 4 - 6) - Be in school @ 7:45 a.m.; Dismissal time is 11:30 a.m. Wear your batch shirt. Assemble in the gym. Attendance will be checked.

Feb. 15: REST DAY

Feb. 14 - 15: Junior Scouts (girls) camping overnight in school. Assemble in the Open Court @ 1:00 pm.

Feb. 16 (4:30 a.m.): FUN RUN (for those who registered to join)

Feb. 18: REGULAR CLASSES


ATTENTION
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

February 08: Come to school at 8:00 a.m. in P.E. uniform. Remember to bring your outfit for the Praise Cheer Competition scheduled in the afternoon.

February 09 (9:00 a.m.): Games between varsity, faculty/staff, parents and alumni; Attendance is NOT required.

Feb. 11 - 13: Intramural Games; Assemble in the gym @ 7:45; wear what is agreed by the class. Last game is scheduled @ 4:00 p.m. Attendance will be checked.

February 14: Championship & Awarding Ceremonies are scheduled from 7:45 - 12:00 noon. Students are dismissed after awarding.

February 15: REST DAY

February 16 (4:30 a.m.): FUN RUN (for those who registered to join)

February 18: REGULAR CLASSES


ATTENTION

The following students joined in the National SIP Abacus and Mental Math Competition held last November 17, 2012. They won various awards which are as follows:

Brent Isaac Sy (High 2)
1st Place, Foundation 3 Level

Angela Jamella Mae Dy (High 2)
2nd Place, Foundation 3 Level

Reese Camille Sy (Grade 3)
1st Place, Foundation 2B Level

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Jonathan Conrad Yu (Grade 5)
Distinction Award, National Finalist
7th Philippine Sudoku Super Challenge
held last January 27, 2013


To God we give all the Glory!!!

DIRECTOR'S TEAPOT

Blessed New Year to all! Most children including adults look forward to new toys, new dress, new shirt, new bag, new shoes; new cellphone of the latest model, new iPhone, new TV set, etc., anything "new" seems good to the eyes. The Bible also speaks of things that are new - a new heart, new life, new mind, new heaven and new earth...The first list of things is temporal; these things will all be superseded by the "latest model or the latest trend" and they will all pass away. The second list is what will remain. Let us therefore throw away everything that corrupts our minds, hearts and lives. Let us instead fill our minds and hearts with what truly matters; let us invest in lives of people, not on things; let us nurture and strengthen our relationships with God and significant others; let us look forward to the new heaven and the new earth that are prepared for all who had received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

For this quarter, our Character Trait Emphasis is "ENTHUSIASM," which is defined as "expressing joy in each task as I give it my BEST effort." (Character First Handouts)

To demonstrate ENTHUSIASM, I will...

>Be an energy-giver

>Smile

>Treat every task as important

>Put my whole heart into what I do

>Not be discouraged by failure.


Our memory verse this quarter from Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us that "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."



KIAN KEE CELEBRATES ITS 65TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY WITH THE FOLLOWING HIGHLIGHTS

MARK THESE DATES

- January 26 - Junior Scout Hiking

- February 8 - Opening of Intramurals and Praise Cheer Competition (Elementary Level)

- February 9 - Opening of Intramurals and Praise Cheer Competition (High School Level)

- February 10 - PCGS Sunday (selected students only)

- Feb. 11-14 - Intramural Games; Field Trips (Preschool)

- Feb. 14-15 - Junior Scout Camping

- February 15 - Rest Day

- February 16 - Family Fun Run and Alumni Homecoming Dinner

- February 23 - Festival of Talents (Elementary Pupils)

- March 1-2 - KAB Scouts overnight camping

- March 16 - "David" - Preschool Production



2ND PCGS FAMILY FUN RUN
February 16, 2013 (SATURDAY)
PCGS Gym 4:30AM

OPEN TO ALL:

*Kian Kee Alumni
*PCGS Students, Faculty and Staff
*Families and Friends of Kian Kee Alumni and PCGS Family

CATEGORIES:
1K Walkathon
3K Family Run (Minimum of 3 participants)
3K Individual Road Run (Male and Female Category)
6k Individual Road Run (Male and Female Category)
12K Individual Road Run (Male and Female Category)

REGISTRATION FEE:
1K, 3K, 6K runners - P300
12K - P500

Inclusive of the following:

*Singlet
*Bib Number
*Heavy Refreshments
*Finisher's Certificate
*FREE WATER BOTTLE for the first 300 registrants

For inquiries, please call the Alumni Center at 254-6815 loc. 127.



DO NOT FORGET...Release of Cards
January 12, 2013, Saturday @ 8:30 - 11:30
Ong Lian Siong Gymnasium

After January 18, unclaimed cards will no longer be released.



Calling all KIAN KEENIANS...
Plan to attend the GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING
February 16 at 6:30PM, PCGS Gym
Dinner Ticket - P600