MMCES Madrasah ALIVE Program

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𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗵, 𝗜𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗠. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹!

Isang napakagandang Sabado ang naganap noong Oktubre 18, 2025, nang personal na magtungo si 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 upang mamahagi ng 𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 (𝟏𝟎𝟎) 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐭 (𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐣ā𝐝𝐚𝐡) para sa mga mag-aaral ng Madrasah Education Program ng Melencio M. Castelo Elementary School!

Buong kagalakang sinalubong si Kapitan Doctor ng butihing Punong-g**o na si 𝑫𝒓. 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝑴. 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔, kasama sina Teacher Monitor 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂 𝑺. 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒂𝒓, Madrasah Chairman 𝑨𝒃𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒋𝒂𝒃𝒃𝒂𝒓 𝑴. 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒓, at ang mga g**o na sina 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒎 𝑨𝒃𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒔 𝑩. 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒔𝒈𝒂𝒓, Ustadha 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒂 𝑴. 𝑶𝒎𝒂𝒓, at Ustadh 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐀. 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐢, kasama ang masisiglang Madrasah learners.

Ang mga Sadjādah na ito ay malaking pakinabang para sa mga mag-aaral sa tuwing isasagawa nila ang kanilang 5 times daily prayer. Ang biyayang ito ay mabilis na tinugunan ni Kapitan Doctor matapos itong irequest ng ating masipag na Madrasah Chairman.

Muli, ang buong komunidad ng Madrasah Education Program ng Melencio M. Castelo Elementary School, sa pamumuno ni Ginang Punong-g**o Dr. Mercedes M. Flores, ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa napapanahong at makabuluhang donasyong ito!


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ALHAMDULILLAH AND MUBARAK!! Muhammad Zayyan!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Muhammad Zayyan Umangkat our grade 4 Madrasah learner clinched 2nd Place in the Arabic Language Spelling Contest at the Division Festival of Talents!

A heartfelt thank you to all the trainers and Asatidz, and especially to our dedicated School Principal, Ma'am Mercedes M. Flores, for her unwavering support of the Madrasah Education Program.

Mabuhay ang Madrasah!

Alhamdulillah!! Barakallahu feekum, Melencio M. Castelo Elementary School under the leadership of Principal Mercedes M. Flores is proud of you! Congratulations once again!

ALHAMDULILLAH!!

Proud of our contestants and trainers for their outstanding performance in the District Level Festival of Talents in Madrasah Education Program!

🏅 Division Qualifier – Arabic Language Spelling Contest (IMLAH)
Contestant: Mohammad Zayyan G. Umangkat
Trainer: Aliasgar B. Abulais

🏅 5th Placer – Harf Touch Contest
Contestant: Norjan Gabinul
Trainer: Watha Omar

🏅 2nd Placer – Qur’an Reading Contest
Contestant: Adeel Maher M. Omar
Trainer: Abdeljabbar Macarimbor

🏅 4th Placer – Oration Contest
Contestant: Alsadir A. De Vera
Trainer: Abdeljabbar Macarimbor

Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. Mabrouk to all!

We also thank our School Head, Dr. Mercedes M. Flores, our dedicated Teacher Monitor Junaila S. Macapaar, and Master Teacher In Charge Ma. Danae Bautista for their continuous support.

Mabrouk and congratulations po! 🎉

In every turned page, in every whispered word, lies a universe waiting to be discovered. For our children, the act of reading is more than just decoding letters; it is the very first step into a lifelong journey of knowledge, wonder, and understanding. It’s where curiosity takes flight and imaginations soar.

Just as the very first command revealed to humanity was a call to "Read," we recognize the divine emphasis on seeking knowledge.

"Read! In the name of your Lord who created,
Created man from a clinging substance.
Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous,
Who taught by the pen –
Taught man that which he knew not."
(Qur'an, Surah Al-'Alaq 96:1-5)

These powerful verses remind us that reading is a sacred act, a gateway to the wisdom that connects us to our Creator and to the vastness of human experience. It is through this act that we are given the tools to learn, to grow, and to understand the world around us.

Let us nurture this love for reading in every child. Let us provide them with books that spark joy, stories that ignite dreams, and knowledge that empowers them. For in their hands, with every book they open, they are not just reading words – they are fulfilling a divine injunction, becoming the illuminated minds of tomorrow.

𝗔𝗟𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗛!

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, our school had the distinct honor of welcoming 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢 𝗣. 𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗠 𝗝𝗿., the 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿. He visited to conduct monitoring and provide technical assistance for our Madrasah Education Program..

Dr. Dagum was warmly welcomed by our School Principal, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗠. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀, Teacher Monitor 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗦. 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗮𝗿, and the 𝗔𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗱𝘇. The visit included productive discussions where Dr. Dagum provided valuable insights and guidance. We appreciate his attentiveness to our concerns and the valuable exchange of ideas.

We are also deeply grateful for the unwavering support and leadership of our Principal, Dr. Flores. Her dedication and guidance are instrumental to the continued success and improvement of the Madrasah Education Program in our school.

ALHAMDULILLAH

Another set of beautiful Madrasah Days filled with learning and laughter! It's wonderful to see our learners thriving.

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🎉 A Warm Welcome to Dr. Leonardo P. Dagum, Jr.! 🎉

The entire MMCES Madrasah Education Program family is absolutely thrilled to welcome Dr. Leonardo P. Dagum, Jr. as the new Division Madrasah Education Program Coordinator (DMEPC) for SDO-Quezon City!

Dr. Dagum also serves as the Education Program Supervisor for MAPEH & Sports, bringing a wealth of experience to our team. We're so excited to work alongside him to further enrich Madrasah education in our division.

Alhamdulillah! We look forward to a fruitful collaboration!

Today, August 9, 2025, Melencio M. Castelo Elementary School's Madrasah ALIVE Education Program was well-represented at the Division Learning Action Cell (LAC) Session for Madrasah Education Program Implementers!

Our dedicated Asatidz Ust. Abdeljabbar Macarimbor, Ustadh Aliasgar Abulais, Ustadha Watha Omar, Teacher Monitor Dr. Junaila S. Macapaar, and School Principal Dr. Mercedes M. Flores were all in attendance at Commonwealth Elementary School.

The session featured an insightful discussion on the Statement of Purpose led by the new Division Madrasah Education Coordinator (DMEPC), Dr. Leonardo P. Dagum, Jr.

Esteemed Education Supervisors also tackled vital topics, including:

Introduction to PPST & COT Processes

Understanding Different Classroom Observable Indicators

Understanding Different Non-Classroom Observable Indicators

Preparation of Sample Lesson Plans

This LAC session is crucial for enhancing the quality of Madrasah education in Quezon City.

We're proud of our team's commitment led by our esteemed Principal Dr. Mercedes M. Flores to continuous learning and improvement!