3rd Graders receive Dictionaries from Rotary Club of Guam

November 29, 2010 • The classes of 3A and 3B received their individual copies of dictionaries from the Rotary Club of Guam, Sunrise Division. The Club is on their fourth year of the Dictionary Project on Guam. The Dictionary Project provides dictionaries and thesauruses to the island’s third grade students. This is the second year for SBCS to receive this generous donation.

Present during the event were the following: from Rotary Club of Guam (Sunrise). Bobbie Leon Guerrero, President, John Ibanez, Member, and David Beaver, Member. from SBCS, Sister Jeanette Marie Pangelinan, Principal, Mrs. Brenda Abad, Language Arts Department Chair, Mrs. Margaret Catabay, Librarian, Mrs. Relly Salas, 3A Advisor and Mrs. Trinidad Navasca, 3B Advisor.

KC First Field Trip | 2010

KC class under Ms. Jean Marzan and Mrs. Louella Camaganacan went on a field trip to California Pizza Kitchen (Restaurant Tour and Pizza Making) and Guam Zoo last November 24, 2010.

RAINBOWS For Children Program

November 29, 2010

Dear Parent,

Santa Barbara Catholic School is pleased to announce Rainbows for Children Program, an addition to our Curriculum. Rainbows for Children Program is a support group for students (K-5) who are living in single parent or stepfamilies, has experienced death of a loved family member or friend, or is struggling through painful experience.

When something significant happens in a family, the entire family is affected. Even though death, divorce  or the loss of a loved one appear to be only grown-up problems; they do have a profound effect on the children that are touched by these experiences. If a parent dies, or a divorce happens, or a painful loss occurs not only parents grieve, but the children grieve too. Because of their age and short life experience, children may find it extremely difficult  to verbalize their feelings of grief.

The support group will meet every Friday, 3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M. To be part of Rainbows for Children Program, parents need to sign the consent form and return to the homeroom teacher by Friday, December 3, 2010. For questions feel free to call 637-5578 or see Mrs. Cecilia Padios or Ms. Dolly Diaz.

Sincerely,

Sister Jeanette Marie Pangelinan, RSM
Principal

George Kallingal, Ph.D. Presentation for 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Students, Parents, & Teachers of all Grade Levels

On Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, parents and teachers are invited to attend a presentation by George Kallingal, Ph.D, at 1:15 PM, in the SBCS Gymnasium. Dr. George Kallingal will discuss the Importance of Education in Addition to a Strong Connection to Spirituality. His powerful presentation combines academic achievement, spirituality, and realities of adolescence into sharp perspective. We urge that all middle grade students attend the presentation with their parents and teachers.

Short Biodata

Dr. George Kallingal is a Professor Emeritus at University of Guam. He was a Professor in the College of Education for about 30 years. He retired as a Full Professor. He was given the prestigious title of Professor Emeritus for his outstanding achievements in teaching, research, and service. He continues to teach at the University whenever he is asked to do so. He has received several awards: selected as Professor-of-the-year Award, nominated by the College of Education for the Researcher-of-the-year Award, and Service Award. He has published in books and journals and has presented papers internationally, nationally, and locally.

Dr.Kallingal received his Master’s and Ph.D.degrees from Michigan State University. He taught at Michigan State University for 8 years, and the years after he taught at the University of Guam. He completed 2 years of post-doctoral internship and was licensed as a Clinical Psychologist. He practiced at the Department of Mental Health, DISID, Correction, GMH and at Kallingal’s Medical Clinic for 32 years. He has also testified in court several times as an Expert Witness. He has served on many Boards and Commissions. He was one of the founding members of the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners and served as its Chair for 25 years. He served as the Vice-President and President of the Licensing Commission for Professionals. Dr. Kallingal was a recipient of the Karl Houser Award by the American Psychological Association for his work in Psychology. He gets involved in many community activities.

Dr.Kallingal is a Catholic, born in India brought up in the US. He is married to Dr. Matilda Kallingal, an Internal Medicine Physician. They have 2 children: a daughter who is married and has two children, and a son who has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and is currently working on his MD.

Second Grade Field trip to the Government House

Govt House Pic
Class of 2A under Mrs. Elizabeth Lumanog

2B Class
Class of 2B under Mrs. Jenice Cabe

The Second Graders, 2A and 2B went on a field trip to the Government House and to Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense on November 9, 2010.  In the picture are 2A and 2B students, Homeroom Teachers: Mrs. Beth Lumanog, 2A  and Mrs Jenice Cabe, 2B, First Lady Joanne Camacho, incoming First Lady Calvo, and volunteer parents.