A FESTIVE FALL, INDEED!

We are proud to announce the successes of our Fall fundraisers! Thank you, parishioners for your attendance and support of our SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR and the FALL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL & FUNDRASIER. The great success of the events is attributed to the commitment and diligence of our coordinators, Miss Rayette Badua-Villamor and Ms. Donna Daligcon. We thank these teachers and all teachers and staff who helped make the events possible. Please join us in celebrating this wonderful news! SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: SALES- $ 4,606.04 OLGC Profit- $1,501.93 The school will be using $800 towards new books for the library and the remainder is reserved for library furniture. FALL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL & FUNDRAISER FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ENRICHING STUDENT LEARNING: $4,273.95 Students will be participating in additional activities during and after school!

The success of events like these would not be as grand without the support of our entire community. We do hope the OLGC Church parishioners are enjoying these gatherings as much as we do! We will keep you updated on all the Spring-time functions, which may include a craft fair at the next Food Truck event!

PROBLEM SOLVERS OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Our Lady of Good Counsel School students are problem solvers who work independently and with others to create solutions and analyze their choices. Every teacher works creatively to create lessons and experiences for students to develop the very necessary life skill to problem solve. This practice involves students collaborating with peers to talk through problems willingly and respectfully. Some classes move through “centers” during a period of the day. Students work in small groups to solve problems within teacher-created areas known as centers. Other teachers apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities which merge many topics into one project. Students work independently or with others to find a solution. Teachers carefully design STEM activities to provide clear instructions and rules with minimal materials and teacher guidance. It’s been a beneficial strategy for teachers to learn how their students are thinking because many intelligences are revealed through their conversations and active engagement to achieve the end goal. The teachers continue to supplement these valuable practices by engaging in collaboration themselves and learning more through professional development opportunities.