Mckinley Elementary School

CHAMPION SHINES BRIGHT! 🏆✨
Congratulations to Kisses Lovigne L. Carias, our Champion in Invitation Card Making – TECHNOLYMPICS at the District Festival of Talents 2025(Catarman IV District), held at Cawayan Integrated School on December 12, 2025.

Your creativity, skill, and dedication brought pride and honor to our school. Heartfelt congratulations as well to your coach, Maydeegrace L. Cisneros, for the unwavering guidance and inspiration.

This victory proves that when talent meets passion and mentorship, excellence follows. We are incredibly proud of you! 🌟🎨👏

Celebrating Excellence with Humility and Heart 🌟

Congratulations to MA. DEVANEY J. TAFALLA, our humble and dedicated educator, for being conferred the Most Outstanding Grade 1 Master Teacher of McKinley Elementary School, Catarman IV District, during the 2025 Pasidungog and Stakeholders’ Summit held on December 11, 2025 at Conceza Hall, Brgy. Magsaysay, Bobon, Northern Samar.

This proud moment was shared with our esteemed education leaders: OIC–Regional Director Ronelo Al K. Firmo, CESO IV; Schools Division Superintendent Gaudencio C. Aljibe, PhD, CESO V; Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Rey F. Bulawan, EdD; Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division Sylvia D. Villanueva, PhD; and Chief, Schools Governance and Operations Division Noe M. Hermosilla, PhD—a testament to the collective support behind excellence in education.

The annual Pasidungog honors outstanding service, nurtures a culture of appreciation, and inspires educators to sustain quality performance in delivering basic education, while the Stakeholders’ Summit celebrates the invaluable partnership of stakeholders in advancing the Division’s initiatives and improving learning outcomes.

We are immensely proud of you, Ma’am Devaney. Your passion, dedication, and genuine love for teaching continue to inspire learners, colleagues, and the entire school community. 💙📚✨

Nurturing Little Minds, Building Bright Futures 🌱

The District Training of Kindergarten Teachers on the Use of ECCD held on December 11, 2025 empowered our educators with knowledge, skills, and heart for early childhood development. With the guidance of Nelly T. Basierto and Nimfa L. Carias, and the active participation of our dedicated teachers, we strengthen our commitment to provide every child a meaningful, joyful, and developmentally appropriate learning journey—because strong foundations begin with inspired teachers.

Nourishing Young Minds, One Meal at a Time 🌱💙
The School-Based Feeding Program (SY 2025–2026) continues to support the health and well-being of our learners through the distribution of feeding rice, cookies, high-protein choco crackers, wafers, champorado, and milk chocolate.

This initiative reflects our shared commitment to ensure that every child is well-nourished, cared for, and ready to learn.
📣 Important Notice: SBFP beneficiaries who have not yet received their food packs are kindly advised to coordinate with our SBFP Coordinator, Ma’am Melba A. Amaranto.

Together, we build a healthier school community where learners can grow, thrive, and succeed. 🌟📚

United for Our Learners, Committed to Our School 🌟🤝

The 2nd GPTA Meeting held on December 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the Brgy. McKinley Covered Court brought parents, teachers, and school partners together to plan meaningful initiatives—from the Year-End Party and Christmas Break preparations to the resumption of classes, school beautification, District Festival of Talents, and updates on income-generating projects like the fish pond and saging project.

Guided by Melba A. Amaranto, GPTA Coordinator, the meeting reflected a shared vision: working hand in hand to create a nurturing, sustainable, and inspiring learning environment for every child. Together, we move forward with unity, purpose, and hope for a brighter school community. 💙📚

Strengthening Digital Teaching in Science and Mathematics 📡📘

The Orientation on the Utilization of SME-LTE Packages held on December 9, 2025 equipped Science and Mathematics teachers with essential knowledge on the components, functions, and proper care and maintenance of the SME-LTE packages.
With the active participation of Ruth B. Marino (Science) and Mylen L. Dizon (Mathematics), the activity promoted responsible use of technology to support effective, innovative, and connected classroom instruction.

STRATEGIC LEARNING ACTION CELL (LAC) MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MASTER TEACHERS
November 30 – December 3, 2025 | Ciriaco Hotel & Resort, Calbayog City, Samar

United with purpose and strengthened by passion, the Master Teachers of DepEd Northern Samar Division gathered for an interactive and empowering LAC Management Training. This initiative brought together the pillars of instructional leadership—educators who guide, inspire, and elevate the quality of teaching and learning.

Representing Catarman IV District were the committed MTs of Cawayan Integrated School: MT-IV Analyn Calaque, who also served as Resource Speaker; MT-III Aileen Obieta; and MT-III Nelfa Canoza from the High School Department.
From Bangkerohan Elementary School, MT-II Analyn Fedellaga;
From Hinatad Elementary School, MT-I Catherine Fabile;
And proudly representing McKinley Elementary School, MT-I Ma. Devaney Tafalla.

Together, they embody the heart of educational leadership—Master Teachers who continuously learn, collaborate, and uplift fellow educators. This training is a vital opportunity that strengthens their expertise in managing LAC sessions and sustaining a culture of professional growth.

A journey of leadership, service, and dedication—because Master Teachers do not only teach; they lead with purpose and inspire with heart.

🌟 School-Based Festival of Talents 2025
📅 December 4, 2025

Our Opening Program was made even more meaningful with the inspiring message of our ever-supportive GPTA President, Mrs. Roselda D. Bumagat. Her presence set the tone for a day filled with excitement, creativity, and remarkable talent from our young McKinley learners.

From academic competitions in Araling Panlipunan, Math, Science, English, and Filipino to the hands-on challenges of Technolympics, our learners shined with confidence and joy. 💡📚

In EPP/TLE, the children truly enjoyed showcasing their skills—
🍳 Cooking dishes using fresh and unique native vegetables found right here in Brgy. McKinley, such as puso ng saging, gabi, and ginataang saging. Using only kalan and uling, they cooked with teamwork, pride, and laughter.
🌱 Dish Gardening also brought out their creativity as each group carefully placed soil, arranged the plants they brought from home, and designed their gardens with enthusiasm.
🔌 In Extension (Electrical Wiring), the learners confidently demonstrated their skills, impressing everyone with their neat and functional outputs.
💻 Even in Invitation Card Making, students enjoyed designing their personalized sample birthday invitation using the laptop—showing not just skill, but imagination.

The day ended with smiles, camaraderie, and a sense of fulfillment—especially after they completed all their outputs. The teachers, who served as judges, also enjoyed the experience—most especially the delicious tasting of the learners’ cooked dishes! 😄👏

Indeed, it was a celebration of talent, creativity, and joyful learning.
✨ McKinley learners—always proud, always excellent.

— Maydeegrace L. Cisneros
School-Based Festival of Talents Coordinator

📚✨ NATIONAL BOOK WEEK CELEBRATION 2025 ✨🍭
“Where Stories Come Alive and Imagination Becomes a Sweet Adventure!”

Step inside our enchanting Reading Room—a vibrant world filled with colorful candies, cupcakes, and captivating tales! This year’s National Book Week transforms reading into a magical experience as big books, children’s literature, fairy tales, and timeless stories surround every learner with wonder.

In this whimsical setup, students can pose with candy-themed decorations, explore shelves of inspiring reading materials, and feel as if they’ve stepped inside the very pages of a book. Every corner invites imagination… every color sparks curiosity… every story shapes a future leader.

This celebration reminds us that reading is not just an activity—it is a journey of creativity, courage, and discovery.

✨📖 When children read, they lead. When they imagine, they soar.

Guided with passion and purpose by:
Ruth B. Marino
Reading Coordinator

📚✨ ENGLISH AND NATIONAL READING MONTH 2025 ✨📚
Theme: “English as a Global Language: Bridging Cultures, Connecting the World”

On November 28, 2025, McKinley Elementary School lit the stage with a powerful celebration of literacy, creativity, and global unity in honor of National Reading Month and National Book Week.

The day opened with the colorful Parade of Characters, the engaging Araw ng Pabasa Challenge, and the nationwide 9 AM Synchronized Reading Time, reminding every learner that reading connects worlds, cultures, and generations.

Our Program Proper was elevated by the inspiring message of Hon. Amador A. Amaranto, Reading Ambassador, guiding our learners toward becoming competent readers and future leaders.

Each grade level showcased talent and confidence through their presentations:
🌟 Kinder – Poem
🌟 Grade 1 – Dance
🌟 Grade 2 – Poem
🌟 Grade 3 – Poem
🌟 Grade 4 – Poem
🌟 Grade 5 – Poem
🌟 Grade 6 – Verse Choir
A symphony of voices, movements, and expressions celebrating the beauty of language.

Creativity continued to shine through the Search for Best in Costume, where characters stepped out of the pages and came alive.

Excellence was on full display during the Contest Proper—Spelling Bee, Story Reading, Story Retelling, and Poem Recitation—where learners proved that reading builds courage, confidence, and brilliance.

The celebration concluded with the immersive Reading Camp and Reading Cinema, fostering imagination, curiosity, and the lifelong love of books. 📖✨

Guided with dedication and excellence by:
Annabert T. Hernandez – English Coordinator
Ruth B. Marino – Reading Coordinator

💫✨ Through reading, we build leaders. Through language, we bridge cultures. Through education, we connect the world. 🌍📚
Part II

📚✨ ENGLISH AND NATIONAL READING MONTH 2025 ✨📚
Theme: “English as a Global Language: Bridging Cultures, Connecting the World”

On November 28, 2025, McKinley Elementary School lit the stage with a powerful celebration of literacy, creativity, and global unity in honor of National Reading Month and National Book Week.

The day opened with the colorful Parade of Characters, the engaging Araw ng Pabasa Challenge, and the nationwide 9 AM Synchronized Reading Time, reminding every learner that reading connects worlds, cultures, and generations.

Our Program Proper was elevated by the inspiring message of Hon. Amador A. Amaranto, Reading Ambassador, guiding our learners toward becoming competent readers and future leaders.

Each grade level showcased talent and confidence through their presentations:
🌟 Kinder – Poem
🌟 Grade 1 – Dance
🌟 Grade 2 – Poem
🌟 Grade 3 – Poem
🌟 Grade 4 – Poem
🌟 Grade 5 – Poem
🌟 Grade 6 – Verse Choir
A symphony of voices, movements, and expressions celebrating the beauty of language.

Creativity continued to shine through the Search for Best in Costume, where characters stepped out of the pages and came alive.

Excellence was on full display during the Contest Proper—Spelling Bee, Story Reading, Story Retelling, and Poem Recitation—where learners proved that reading builds courage, confidence, and brilliance.

The celebration concluded with the immersive Reading Camp and Reading Cinema, fostering imagination, curiosity, and the lifelong love of books. 📖✨

Guided with dedication and excellence by:
Annabert T. Hernandez – English Coordinator
Ruth B. Marino – Reading Coordinator

💫✨ Through reading, we build leaders. Through language, we bridge cultures. Through education, we connect the world. 🌍📚
Part I

Lighting the Path to Literacy and Educational Recovery 📚✨

Proudly participating in the 1st Provincial Literacy Summit cm ARAL Program Stakeholders’ Convergence held on November 20, 2025, Esmeraldo B. Gomba joined fellow advocates in strengthening the province’s collective commitment to literacy, equity, and academic recovery.

A gathering of passionate leaders united with one mission:
to empower every learner, uplift every community, and build a future where literacy opens all doors. 🌟

Together, we champion change.
Together, we rise. 💙