Reading Bytes - Tibag High School

𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲, 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞! 𝐇𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬!

Inaanyayahan ang lahat ng mga magulang at mag-aaral na kalahok sa ating ARAL Summer Remediation Program na dumalo sa isang mahalagang oryentasyon na gaganapin bukas, 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩 𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏𝟎 𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧. Layunin ng pagtitipon na ito na ibahagi ang mga detalye ng programa, ang iskedyul ng mga klase, at ang mga hakbang na gagawin natin upang masiguradong magiging matagumpay at makabuluhan ang pag-aaral ng mga bata ngayong tag-init. Ang inyong pagdalo ay lubhang mahalaga upang tayo ay maging kaisa sa paggabay sa ating mga learners tungo sa mas mataas na antas ng kaalaman.

𝑲𝒊𝒕𝒂-𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!

𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙻 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚀𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚝: 𝚅𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚗 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙿𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝙲𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝙻𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜’ 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙰𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜

Tibag High School Covered area, March 11, 2026 — The Tibag High School ARAL teacher-tutors and learners gathered at the covered area on Wednesday morning for the culminating activity of the ARAL Reading Program entitled “𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙻 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚀𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚝: 𝚅𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚗 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙿𝚊𝚐𝚎.” 𝙰𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚎 “𝙱𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚝 𝚋𝚊𝚝𝚊, 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚐𝚊𝚋𝚊𝚢. 𝙱𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚝 𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚙, 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚝-𝚔𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚢,”. The event celebrated the progress and achievements of students who participated in the school’s reading intervention program.

The program formally started at 10:00 AM with a solemn prayer followed by a nationalistic song, both presented through an audio-visual presentation (AVP). These opening segments set a reflective and patriotic tone for the event.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Ana Marie DC. Mercado, Head Teacher I, welcomed the students, teachers, and guests. She highlighted the importance of strengthening literacy skills among learners and commended the collective efforts of the teachers and tutors who guided the students throughout the ARAL program.

An inspirational message was delivered by Dr. May A. Avelino, School Head, who emphasized that reading is a foundational skill that opens doors to lifelong learning and success. She encouraged the learners to continue practicing their reading skills and to view every book as an opportunity to grow and discover new ideas.

Although the SPTA President, Hon. Jovelyn Navarro, was scheduled to deliver the Message of Partnership, she was unable to attend the event. Nevertheless, the school acknowledged the continuing support of parents and the community in strengthening the reading initiatives of the school.

The program proper featured engaging activities showcasing the reading skills of ARAL learners. An interactive activity titled “𝙎 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩,” where ARAL learners and tutors worked together to identify and collect words, making the learning process both collaborative and exciting.

Another highlight of the program was “𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙪𝙣!” under ARAL Plus, presented by Norjelyn Ordonio Bondoc, a Grade 10 student from Fronda. Her presentation reflected improved reading confidence and comprehension skills gained through the program.

Learners also participated in “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 – 𝙅𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣,” a dynamic activity where ARAL learners and tutors solved word puzzles by rearranging letters to form meaningful words. The activity strengthened vocabulary development while maintaining a fun and engaging learning environment.

One of the most anticipated parts of the event was the 𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝙀𝙭𝙞𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮, where students who achieved grade-level reading competency were formally recognized as ARAL Exiters. Their achievement marked a significant milestone, reflecting their dedication and the guidance provided by their tutors.

An audio-visual presentation highlighting the ARAL Program Implementation for School Year 2025–2026 was also shown. The AVP showcased the different activities, interventions, and collaborative efforts that contributed to the program’s success throughout the school year.

To conclude the program, the closing remarks were delivered by Ma’am Clariza Mae Guiang, Head Teacher III, on behalf of Mr. Edsel L. Natividad. In her message, she congratulated the learners for their perseverance and thanked the teachers, tutors, and stakeholders for their unwavering support in making the ARAL Reading Program a meaningful and impactful initiative.

𝙲𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌 𝚘𝚏 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚢: 𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙻 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙲𝚞𝚕𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚖

From the very first word to the final chapter, our learners have embarked on an incredible journey of discovery. Tomorrow, we gather to celebrate every milestone reached and every story conquered during our ARAL Reading Program journey. It’s more than just a closing ceremony; it’s a vibrant celebration of "Victory on Every Page," honoring the dedication of our students and the transformative power of literacy.

​We invite everyone to join us for this special occasion on March 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the THS Covered Court. Let’s fill the venue with inspiration and cheer for our young readers who have proven that with a book in hand, the possibilities are truly endless.

𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜

Our heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals for their generous contributions toward the purchase of tables for the ARAL tutees used during the ARAL Class and Food Feeding Program:

Congresswoman Cristy Angeles – ₱3,000
Board Member Christopher Delos Reyes – ₱1,500
Board Member Harmes Sembrano – ₱1,000
Councilor Weng Quiros – ₱2,000
Councilor Genise Delos Reyes – ₱1,000
Councilor Joji David – ₱500

Tibag High School is deeply grateful for your unwavering support in nurturing the growth and development of our students. Your generosity has greatly contributed to creating a more conducive learning environment, and your commitment to education will always be remembered as a vital part of our students’ journey toward success.

Tibag High School successfully conducted a School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) Meeting held on February 5, 2026. It aimed to update parents and guardians on the school’s recent accomplishments and ongoing initiatives prior to the distribution of Third Quarter Report Cards. During the event, the school—under the leadership of School Head Ma’am May A. Avelino—also received four tables to further support ARAL learners, providing a more conducive and organized space for their reading intervention sessions.

Tibag High School formally expressed its gratitude by recognizing valued stakeholders from private institutions, including AITC Sutherland, for their continued support and meaningful contributions to the school’s programs and initiatives.

𝓜𝓪𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓪𝓰 𝓪𝓽 𝓜𝓪𝓼𝓪𝔂𝓪: 𝓐𝓡𝓐𝓛 𝓐𝓬𝓱𝓲𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓡𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓼 𝓪𝓽 𝓣𝓲𝓫𝓪𝓰 𝓗𝓲𝓰𝓱 𝓢𝓬𝓱𝓸𝓸𝓵 🤗🙂✨

The Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program marked a significant milestone with its Achievement Rites held on January 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Tibag High School. The event, themed “Matatag at Masaya”, celebrated the dedication, perseverance, and academic growth of ARAL tutees, recognizing their accomplishments and the support of tutors and stakeholders who made the program successful.

The program began with the preliminaries, featuring a prayer and the singing of a nationalistic song, setting a respectful and inspiring tone for the celebration. School Head May A. Avelino delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan in the effective implementation of the ARAL Program. Her message highlighted how collaboration among teachers, tutors, and learners plays a crucial role in achieving academic success.

Following this, Ma’am Ana Marie DC. Mercado, Head Teacher I, delivered an inspirational message to the tutees. She encouraged them to complete the ARAL Program with determination and a clear goal of attaining grade-level competence. Her words served as motivation for the learners to continue applying the skills and strategies they have acquired through the program. This was followed by a discussion of the ARAL Pre-Implementation and Implementation Phase, presented by Lynneth Mariz L. Catalan, which provided insights into the program’s structure and objectives, highlighting how each phase contributed to the academic development of the tutees.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of ARAL exiters, with six tutees formally acknowledged for achieving grade-level competence in reading. The program also honored the efforts of the ARAL tutors and stakeholders through the award of Certificates of Appreciation, acknowledging their dedication and support. To reinforce the commitment to growth and continuous learning, Karl Daniel Dizon, an ARAL exiter led the Moving Forward Pledge with his co-ARAL exiters. Norjelyn Bondoc, an ARAL tutee led her remaining co-ARAL tutees to the Moving pledge as well.

Lastly, Ma’am Mary Ann De Juan delivered the Recommitment Pledge, inspiring both learners and tutors to sustain their efforts in education. The event concluded with closing remarks by Sir Edsel Natividad, Master Teacher II, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved for their continuous contributions to the success of the ARAL Program.

The ARAL Achievement Rites successfully celebrated the accomplishments of the learners while reinforcing the values of perseverance, unity, and academic responsibility. The event highlighted the transformative impact of the ARAL Program, not only in improving literacy skills but also in fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Through recognition, pledges, and inspirational messages, the ceremony reminded everyone that sustained effort, guidance, and dedication are key to academic growth and lifelong learning.

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝟒𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 📚✨

​On December 12, 2025, the THS Principal’s Office served as a hub of learning and inspiration during the 4th Collaborative Expertise Session for the dedicated ARAL Tutors.

​The session focused on addressing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the program. This discussion was led by the ARAL Reading Coordinator, Ma’am Lynneth Mariz L. Catalan, under the expert guidance of Dr. Ana Marie Mercado, Head Teacher in English.

​The participants also received an uplifting message from the THS Principal, Dr. May Avelino. She commended the unwavering commitment of the tutors and encouraged them to persevere in their mission to uplift the students. Dr. Avelino specifically highlighted the impressive dedication the tutors have shown throughout the implementation of the ARAL Program.

​To conclude the session, Ma’am Lynneth shared heartwarming success stories of ARAL learners. These stories served as a powerful testament to how the tutors' collective hard work and the ARAL Reading implementation are making a tangible difference in the students' reading journeys.

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!😍

Tibag High School is deeply grateful for the generous support of our stakeholders, whose contributions continue to inspire and uplift our ARAL Program, especially the learners. From snacks to learning essentials, these early blessings bring joy and motivation to our tutees as they continue their reading journey. 🥰

The generosity of our partners has made a significant impact on the ARAL Program. The snacks and furniture donations not only provide immediate support but also create an encouraging environment where our learners can thrive. These contributions show how collaboration between schools and the community can foster a culture of care and continuous learning. Each gesture, big or small, inspires our students to stay motivated and committed to improving their reading skills.

A heartfelt thank you to:

𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐂 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 for the gift-giving activity and ₱10,000 worth of snacks for our ARAL learners.

Tibagan Barangay Council, through 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐨, for providing snacks to our tutees.

San Luis Barangay Council, through𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐬, for additional snack support.

𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 for the donation of tables and chairs to enhance the learning environment.

𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒. 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 for the generous cash donations supporting our program.

Tibag High School extends its heartfelt gratitude to all our stakeholders for their unwavering support. Your kindness and commitment strengthen our mission to nurture confident, motivated, and fluent readers. Together, we continue to build a brighter future for our ARAL learners, one step at a time. 💙✨

Muli, maraming salamat po!

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲

Tibag High School conducted the 3rd Collaborative Expertise on ARAL Reading convened on December 2, 2025, at the Principal’s Office to strengthen the school’s efforts in improving learners’ reading skills. The meeting brought together teachers to review the current implementation of the program and discuss ways to enhance support for non decoding and non comprehending readers.

The agenda focused on key areas that affect the progress of ARAL learners. Updates on the conduct of reading sessions were presented, followed by concerns about student absenteeism and its impact on their improvement. The reading coordinator, Ma'am Lynneth Mariz Catalan, reechoed the shared practical suggestions from the division-based seminar and workshop titled ARAL READING ON THE GO: Workshop on the Development of Check-In and Digitized Assessment cm Mid-Year Evaluation and Presentation of Guidelines on Literacy Hubs, such as communicating more closely with parents and holding grade-level deliberations to better understand each student’s standing in class. In addition, the group discussed the conduct of the upcoming Check-In Assessment for the Mid-Year Reading Assessment, as well as the use of the Division Progress Report and the Individualized Reading Intervention Plan (IRIP) to guide targeted interventions weekly. The meeting also clarified the exit condition for learners, emphasizing the need to sustain grade-level fluency.

Overall, the collaborative session served as an important opportunity to reflect on current practices and strengthen coordinated efforts for the ARAL Reading Program. By addressing challenges, aligning assessment plans, and ensuring clear expectations, the team reaffirmed its commitment to helping every learner build the reading skills needed for success.

Warmest congratulations to the students of Grade 10-Rizal and their trainers Ma’am Mary Ann De Juan and Ma’am Vhan Khriziel G. Romin on winning 4th place in the TCSD English Olympics 2025 - Speech Choir! Your dedication, passion, and excellence shine through.

Your English Department and Tibag High School families celebrate your hard work and are truly proud of you!