Category: Student Activities

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.

On Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 6^th, 7^th and 8^th 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.

NCEA | Momentum (page 54-58) posted with permission.

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.

October 30-31, 2010 • Spartans enjoyed the Campout with their coaches and parents at Sirena Beach, Andersen AirForce Base.

October 29, 2010 • The K4 class of Mrs. Legaspi and Mrs. Miranda donned their costumes for their Halloween party and "trick or treat" around the campus. The children had fun as they went around visiting several classes to collect their treats.

Congratulations to Mr. Julius Cesar Cena, SBCS Art Teacher and 7B Homeroom Advisor for being selected as one of the exhibitors for the upcoming “Creative Hands: Pacific” at Isla Center for the Arts, University of Guam.   His painting, “Happy 300th Pandacan Fiesta”, was one of the two pieces that was awarded Honorable Mention by an off-island juror.  There were hundreds of artwork submitted and about 40 were selected for the exhibit.   This event is held every two years featuring local artists’ work in two or three-dimensional form.