At Christmas, all roads lead home

 

With a focus on the Covid virus, we are preoccupied with guidelines on how to celebrate Christmas this year– with only members of the family who are living in the same household, to continue wearing masks, observe social distancing, or to wash hands frequently.  We are being discouraged from visiting one another for our mutual protection and safety.  The usual Christmas glee and merriment that we have been accustomed to is not possible this year.

But our celebration of Christmas should not be dampened by Covid! Let us spread more hope, peace, joy and love this Season! 

I am quite appreciative that face-to-face classes were introduced this academic year. I get to relive my high school experience and see how students interact in the classroom. I get to meet new individuals who have since become friends, but most importantly, I get to relive the Christmas program after a two-year hiatus. I enjoyed hanging out with my classmates because we were able to share stories and lessons that I can use in my daily life.

Because my mother would be exhausted from cooking and baking all of the orders from the clients, we would always eat dinner at 8:00 on Christmas Eve.

I'm still appreciative that we can share a meal and make memories together, though. I visited my family, who live nearby, after we finished eating. We are now prepared to eat after they arrived from the church at around 12 o'clock. And that pretty much sums up how I spent my Christmas.

Christmas celebrations aren't about how luxurious they are; they're about how you connect with your loved ones and share new experiences.

Be the one

 Young entrepreneurs are individuals who start their own businesses at a relatively early age. They are driven by a desire to be their own boss, a passion for their industry, and the ambition to create something new. They often have fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and they are willing to take risks to turn their dreams into reality. Despite the challenges they face, such as limited resources and lack of experience, young entrepreneurs have been able to achieve great success. They are a vital part of the economy and contribute to job creation and economic growth. With the right mindset, skills, and support, young entrepreneurs can create thriving businesses and make a positive impact on the world. 

Watching a food booth can be a lot of fun, especially if you're a food lover. There's something about the sights, smells, and sounds of a busy food booth that can be incredibly engaging. You can watch as the cooks and vendors prepare a variety of dishes, from classic street foods like arozcaldo and miki to more classic Ilocano dishes like longganisa, empanada and bagnet. The sights and smells of the food can be tantalizing, and it can be fun to watch the vendors work their magic as they flip, stir, and plate the food. The hustle and bustle of the booth can also add to the excitement, as customers line up to order and enjoy their meals. Overall, watching a food booth can be a great way to experience new and interesting foods, while also enjoying the energy and atmosphere of a busy street vendor scene.

Young entrepreneurs can teach us valuable lessons about innovation, risk-taking, and perseverance. They often have fresh perspectives and new ideas, which can inspire us to think differently and challenge the status quo. Additionally, the drive and determination that young entrepreneurs possess can be contagious, motivating us to pursue our own passions and goals with greater vigor. Furthermore, the struggles and challenges that young entrepreneurs face can serve as valuable lessons in resilience and resourcefulness. Overall, observing the successes and failures of young entrepreneurs can be a powerful source of inspiration and learning for anyone looking to start or grow their own business. 

There are several ways that we can apply the learnings from young entrepreneurs in our daily lives. One of the most important things we can do is to stay open to new ideas and perspectives. This means being willing to question assumptions, try new things, and think outside the box. Additionally, we can practice taking calculated risks, even when the outcome is uncertain. This can be as simple as trying a new recipe, taking a different route to work, or pursuing a new hobby. Another important aspect is to stay persistent and keep going even when things get tough. Young entrepreneurs often have to deal with setbacks and failures, but they don't let that stop them from achieving their goals. We can also apply this mindset to our own lives and keep pushing forward, even when things don't go as planned. Finally, we can also learn from the young entrepreneurs in terms of networking, building and maintaining relationships, and learning from others. By emulating these behaviors, we can cultivate our own entrepreneurial spirit and achieve success in our daily lives.

Celebrate the future - today!

 Across the world, many children are experiencing poverty, abuse, and violence. Children living in poverty experience the daily impacts like hunger, illness, insecurity, instability but they are also more likely to experience low academic achievement, obesity, behavioral problems and social and emotional development difficulties.

The focus of National Children’s Month is to offer help to those children who suffered from abuse, poverty, natural calamities, and violence. This month long celebration gives Filipino children access to a healthy environment, good education, and healthcare.  National Children’s Month is celebrated in November in the Philippines every year. The Philippines first adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the United Nations on November 20, 1989. By 2015, late Philippine President Benigno Aquino III made November the official National Children’s Month in the Philippines under the Republic Act No. 10661. 

According to Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero, once said that the youth is the future of the nation, and investing in children is key for the betterment of the next generation. The next leaders of our world are the children. We should hone them and give them access to education and a safe environment to make their future brighter. National Children’s Month is a team effort within the community. It’s inspiring to see people joining hands in making this celebration possible.

Reference: Freepik Premium Vector Funny Children playing around the heart , 2022 

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Reflection

This quarter is extremely impressive for us, especially it's our first time to be in school after 2 years of having online school. We met people that turned into friendship, who can be our support system. 

We've put a lot of effort, tears and sweat into our school performance. We tend to put in a lot of effort, sacrifice, and responsibility in everything we do in order to achieve our goal especially we are in Special Mathematics Class.

It's fun to be a student. We faced many challenges during the months of the journey, and I enjoyed spending time with my friends. We make a lot of memories. Every moment we spend together was cherished. This grade has been an incredible and rewarding experience. 

Reference: Journey, Wikipedia, 2022 Retrieved: November 2, 2022

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Scavenger Hunt

Nuggets	URL	Copyright	Value: Sources /Author / Date Published /Sponsor	Search Engine	Search Term
1. Sometime in 1991, a chief scientist at the NIIT named _________ started an experiment hole in a wall.   Answer: Dr. Sugata Mitra	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	© Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited 2015	Dr. Sugata Mitra, Hole in the wall	Google.com	1991, a chief scientist at the NIIT
2.  What does NIIT stand for?   Answer: National Institute of Information Technology	https://www.acronymfinder.com/National-Institute-of-Information-Technology-(India)-(NIIT).html	© 1988-2022, Acronym Finder, All Rights Reserved.	http://blog.acronymfinder.com/	Google.com	What does NIIT stand for?
3. It was first implemented at a slum area in _______ ,New Delhi   Answer: Kalkaji	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	© 1988-2022, Acronym Finder, All Rights Reserved.	Dr. Sugata Mitra, Hole in the wall	Google.com	1991, a chief scientist at the NIIT
4. His team carved a hole in the wall that separated NIIT campuses from the slum areas. Why did they carve a hole in the hall?   Answer: Through this hole, a freely accessible computer was put up for use.	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	© Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited 2015	Dr. Sugata Mitra, Hole in the wall	Google.com	1991, a chief scientist at the NIIT
5. What was the significant finding of the experiment?   Answer: the children learnt to use the computer on their own	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	© Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited 2015	Dr. Sugata Mitra, Hole in the wall	Google.com	Dr. Sugata Mitra, Hole in the wall
6. What were the two headlines in New York Times on the influenza epidemic in 1918 – 1919.   Answer: Drastic Steps to Fight Influenza (havoc caused by German U-boats to the immense final Allied	https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/05/insider/1918-pandemic.html	© 2022 The New York Times Company	The new York times, 1918	Google.com	two   headlines in New York   Times on the influenza   epidemic in 1918 – 1919.
7. ______ is home to moving air currents, clouds, storms and other weather disturbances and phenomenon   Answer: thunderstorm	https://www.britannica.com/science/thunderstorm	©Britannica	E. Philip Krider.	Google.com	home to moving air currents, clouds, storms and other weather   disturbances and   phenomenon
8. How does global warning affect polar bears?   Answer: causing the ice that polar bears depend on to melt away.	https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/wildlife/polar-bears#:~:text=Challenges%20affecting%20polar%20bears&text=The%20Arctic%20is%20warming%20about,ice%20to%20raise%20their%20young.	WWF-UK is a registered charity in England and Wales 1081247 and in Scotland SC039593 and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales 4016725.	WWF-UK	Google.com	How does global warning   affect polar bears?
9. Coral reefs are built by colonies of coral polyps . Answer: as they secrete layers of calcium carbonate beneath their bodies.	https://coral.org/en/coral-reefs-101/how-reefs-are-made/#:~:text=Coral%20reefs%20are%20built%20by,whips%2C%20do%20not%20produce%20reefs.	© 2022 Coral Reef Alliance	Great Star Coral at night, Grand Cayman. Photo by Ellen Cuylaerts / Ocean Image Bank.Coral Reef Alliance	Google.com	Coral reefs are built by colonies of coral polyps
10. Severe environmental imbalance can induce polyps to expel their algae and loose their color. This process is known as _________. Will this phenomenon affect the growth of fish stocks?   Answer: Coral Bleaching. Yes	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_bleaching#:~:text=Coral%20bleaching%20is%20the%20process,the%20coral%20to%20turn%20wh	Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.	page was last edited on 21 October 2022. Wikipedia	Google.com	Environmental   imbalance can induce   polyps to expel their   algae and loose their   color.
11. What according to scientist was the cause of the worst and biggest catastrophic mass mortality of coral reefs in the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. When did this happen?   Answer: Mass coral bleaching. Early 1980’s.	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2017.00158/full	© 2022 Frontiers Media S.A. All rights reserved	O Hoegh-Guldberg ·2017. Frontiers	Google.com	cause of the worst and biggest   catastrophic mass   mortality of coral reefs in the Pacific and the Indian Ocean.
12. Compare the shape of the population pyramid of Singapore and Philippines in 2050?   Answer: singapore’s pyramid is in mirroring form while Philippines is in	Philippines   https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Population-pyramid-of-the-Philippines-Central-Intelligence-Agency-2016_fig1_321193498       Singapore   https://www.alamy.com/singapore-population-pyramid-2018-image457488608.html?imageid=E622E71A-8380-49CF-A339-D11540E9B297&p=1842431&pn=1&searchId=a3e12725197c0946defab850cfd39db8&searchtype=0	Philippines   © 2008-2022 ResearchGate GmbH. All rights reserved.           Singapore   Copyright © 31/10/2022 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved.	Philippines   Adrian N. S. Badana.2016. Central Intelligence Agency Research Gate.       Singapore   Danvis Collection.2018. Alamy Stock Photo	Google.com	Philippines   Shape of the population pyramid of Philippines       Singapore   Shape of the population pyramid of Singapore

SCAVENGER HUNT!

Activity 1:

Mining the Internet: Laying the Foundation of Knowledge Based Society

Nature Awaits You

THINK GREEN. BE GREEN

Me and you as a youth we can all help our mother nature. By simply disposing of waste properly and reducing the use of plastic in society. This is a great help to our country. If we make this simple decision every day. Our mother nature no longer needs to cry for the changes we want towards development. let's participate in programs that advocate to save mother nature. Because if it is not taken care of the time will come when all people will be in trouble and there will be no good future for the next generation. Unite, help and start the change. 

 

Establishing a routine sweeping schedule in your community will help remove wearing debris and extend the life paved roads and paths. Wildlife preservation: street sweeping helps eliminate the number of plastics and litter that end up on the sides of roads and ends up harming local wildlife.

Plants need water to grow! Plants are about 80-95% water and need water for multiple reasons as they grow including for photosynthesis, for cooling, and to transport minerals and nutrients from the soil and into the plant.

Tree planting is the process of transplanting tree seedlings, generally for forestry, land reclamation, or landscaping purpose. Trees give off oxygen that we need to breathe. Trees reduce the amount of storm water runoff, which reduces erosion and pollution in our waterways and may reduce the effects of flooding. Many species of wildlife depend on trees for habitat. Trees provide food, protection, and homes for many birds and mammals.

Teachers Shape the Future

 Dear Teachers, 

          I would like to take this opportunity express my sincerest gratitude to all the teachers. 

          Good day teachers! Happy teacher's day to all of you. You have been my guiding light who inspired me to touch the sky and catch the stars. Thank you for the guidance, inspiration, encouraging us and for the challenges that you have given us to improved ourselves and to be in our best. We hope that you will fulfill your aspirations just as much as you want to fulfill ours. It has been an honor to be your student ma'am/sir! 

          I know we can be mischievous in front of you at times, but we know in our hearts that you genuinely care about us. We will never forget your teachings and the lessons you taught us. Don't worry, we won't let you down, we will do our best to study and graduate. You've been a wonderful teacher and mother to us. Thank you very much, and God bless you always. 

        

Reference: Freepik Teacher's Day, 2022 Retrieved: October 25, 2022

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