February 4, 2010 • Mrs. Arleen Suplido was recognized as SBCS Teacher of the Year on the 4th day celebration of Catholic Schools Week. SBCS Teachers and Staff were also recognized for their dedication and hard work by Sister Maria Rosario Gaite and Sister Jeanette Marie. Our students extended their hands in prayers as a way of blessing our dedicated teachers and staff. It was followed by the Students Talent Showdown and Volleyball Jam in the afternoon where our SBCS Teachers played with our Spartan Students. Our teachers won 3 out of 4 games with our students.
Catholic Schools Week Day 2 & 3
February 2-3, 2010 • SBCS celebrated second day of Catholic Schools Week with an Academic Challenge Bowl for Grades 3 to 5 and Grades 6 to 8. The third day started of with a Nature Prayer and Tree Planting in the morning followed by a talk, “Turning Trash Into Treasure” by Fr. Xavier Alpasa, SJ.
“You Are Special” a Special Presentation by SBCS Teachers
February 2, 2010 • SBCS faculty members presented a short play “You Are Special” to our K4 to Grade 3 students during the Catholic Schools Week celebration. An adaption of the story “You are Special” by Max Lucado, it was directed by Mrs. Mariam Gonzalez. Congratulations to our dear teachers for presenting a very heart warming and wonderful play.
Our teacher performers were the following: Mrs. Cecilia Padios (Narrator), Mr. Frederick Gonzalez (Punchinello), Mrs. Barbara Gonzales (Lucia), Mr. Ron Pangan (Eli), Mrs. Elena Quiogue (Judge), Ms. Jean Marzan (Judge), Mrs. Erlina Damian (Judge), Mrs. Victoria Ramos (Wemmick), Mrs. Nerza Valencia (Wemmick), Mrs. Teresita Scavetta (Wemmick), Mrs. Grace Catolos (Wemmick), Mrs. Louella Camaganacan (Wemmick), Mrs. Grace Yanger (Wemmick), Mrs. Isabel Santos (Wemmick), Mrs. Madeleine Fernandez (Wemmick) and Mrs. Evangeline Calumaya (Wemmick).
Catholic Schools Week Day 1
February 1, 2010 • SBCS commenced the celebration of Catholic Schools Week with a Eucharistic Celebration at Santa Barbara Parish in the morning followed by the Father Duenas ROTC Presentation and Big Brother/Sister-Little Brother/Sister DEAR(Drop Everything and Read) Time in the afternoon.
SBCS celebrates Catholic Schools Week: Let’s Paint the Town Red!
SBCS joins Islandwide Oratorical Contest
January 30, 2010 • Maurissa Sayama, an 8th Grade student, represented Santa Barbara Catholic School in the Islandwide Oratorical Contest. This year’s theme was “Free the Nation of Underage Intoxication”. With her in the photo are Sister Jeanette Marie Pangelinan and her proud parents. Congratulations Maurissa!
To read Maurissa’s piece online please click here.
Q3 IIAAG Boys Basketball and Girls Soccer Schedule
SBCS Spartans win against Mt. Carmel Phoenix
January 28, 2010 • SBCS Spartans won in a very tight and exciting basketball game against Mt. Carmel Phoenix held at SBCS Petrie Gym, 57-55. Congratulations Spartans!
Chain for Life Rally 2010
January 24, 2010 • Santa Barbara Catholic School community supported pro-life advocacy against abortion in the Chain For Life Rally held at the ITC Intersection in Tamuning, Guam, USA.
Retreat 2010: “The Eucharist & Leading our Families to Christ.”
January 23, 2010 • 1st Communion Parents, 8th Grader Parents, Faculty and Staff Retreat. Speakers: Dr. George Kallingal and Fr. Joel delos Reyes. Retreat Facilitator: Ms. Bernadette Alcantara.