Congratulations to Jeanne Montelya, 8A for winning the 2011 schoolwide Spelling Bee competition. Her winning word is “vicious”. She will be representing SBCS in the upcoming islandwide Spelling Bee Competition with Donovan Balmeo as alternate speller.
International Good Cup of Tea Event
SBCS students from 4th to 8th grade generously contributed to raise funds for Mercy International Centre, the first House of Mercy built by Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. The fundraising event dubbed “International Good Cup of Tea Event” took place in September in different places around the world where the Sisters of Mercy minister. At SBCS, collections were made during the students’ lunch break. Thank you, students, for your kindness and generosity. $350 was raised for this worthy cause.
Living Rosary 2011
October 27, 2011 • SBCS had its annual Living Rosary during this month of the Rosary. The Religion Department organized the moving prayer featuring a reenactment of each of the luminous mysteries by our 8th graders. Congratulations and thank you Ms. Bernadette Alcantara, Mr. Delson Balance, Mr. Marlon Vargas, Mr. Ron Pangan, Ms. Dolly Diaz, Mr. Orlando Cruz, Ms. Joyce Guevara and all those who helped in one way or another in making this year’s living rosary a very meaningful one for our school family.
SBCS Marian Devotion
Happy Feastday and Birthday to Sister Maria Rosario
United Nations Day Celebration 2011
October 24, 2011 • United Nations Day Theme: Spirituality – Open Mind, Open Heart
Congratulations to all our students and teachers for a very successful, informative and fun-filled United Nations day celebration. Special thanks to the Social Studies department headed by Mrs. Vicky Dizon and volunteer teachers for making this event possible. We extend our thanks to all our parents who came and supported the kids. Kudos everyone and enjoy the pictures!
Q1 Parent-Teacher Conference 2011
October 21, 2011 • Parents and students went to school for the Parent-Teacher Conference to discuss student’s progress with teachers for the 1st Quarter of SY 2011-2012. We acknowledge those who came despite the rain and busy schedule. We thank all parents for your continued support to the school for your child’s education. We are also grateful for the wholehearted dedication of our teachers and staff for the continuous learning of our students. Biba Santa Barbara Catholic School!
2nd Spartans 5K Unclaimed Prizes
| NUMBER | COLOR | NAME | ITEM | |
| 1 | 398 | RED | Julia Green | IT&E Cellphone |
| 2 | 496 | BLACK | Jennifer Bulaon | Forex Gift Certificate |
| 3 | 224 | RED | – | Chuckee Cheese Certificate |
| 4 | 534 | BLACK | Isabella Dangan | Guam Marriott Gift Certificate |
| 5 | 388 | BLACK | – | Forex Gift Certificate |
| 6 | 231 | BLACK | – | National Office Supplies Gift Certificate |
| 7 | 590 | BLACK | Coen Valencia | Guam Reef Hotel Gift Certificate |
| 8 | 549 | BLACK | – | Trip for Two to Saipan |
Congratulations to all winners. Please claim your prizes on or before Monday, October 31, 2011. All unclaimed prizes will be forfeited after the said date.
2nd Spartans 5K Fun Run/Walk 2011
October 15, 2011 | Guam Hilton Resort & Spa to Fujita Road and back. The 2nd Spartans 5K Fun Run/Walk was a success with more than 800 runners participating. Thank you to the Guam Running Club, participants, sponsors, friends, volunteers, parents, students and teachers for making this a fun, healthy, and exciting fund-raising to benefit the Msgr. Zolio Camacho Endowment Fund.
SBCS Professional Development | Classroom Management & Discipline
October 7, 2011 | Faculty Room • Classroom Management & Discipline
Speaker: Roberta M. Abaday, NBCT