The Quill

10/02/2025

08/02/2025

📢 Attention, TISians! 📢

The Third Periodic Examination is coming up on February 10-11, 2025! Be prepared and ensure you have everything you need.

📌 Important Reminders:
✅ Review your lessons and study well.
✅ Bring necessary materials such as pens, pencils, and a calculator (if needed).
✅ Arrive on time and follow school rules.
✅ Avoid cheating—show what you’ve learned with honesty.

Get enough rest and eat well before the exam. Good luck, everyone! 💪

08/02/2025

| Tañong Integrated School Excels at the 2025 Sprix NCR Math Challenge

Tañong Integrated School (TIS) students excelled at the 2025 Sprix NCR Math Challenge, held at Ninoy Aquino Elementary School. The event brought together students from various schools in the Division of Malabon City to compete in different grade categories, with the aim of enhancing mathematics education through arts and creativity. The challenge is part of a broader effort to engage students in innovative and interactive math activities, sponsored by SPRiX Ltd and CASIO Philippines.

In the Grade 7 category, April Alyna Sudario, Yvanah Cabios, and Ava Grace Masagca earned 3rd place. Under the guidance of trainer Rachel Nigado, the team showed outstanding problem-solving skills and teamwork.

The Grade 9 team, consisting of Vren Alcquel C. Martinez, Corvin Lance Andres, and Val David V. Noda, placed 6th. With the help of trainer Irine F. Balderama, the team worked through challenges with precision and focus.

In the Grade 10 division, Micaela Jazz G. Manalad, Arwyne Kyle T. Soliva, and Jaried B. Suplito secured 3rd place. Trainer Gerald M. Ong helped them hone their skills, enabling them to perform at a high level in the competition.

Tañong Integrated School’s Math Coordinator, Randy Esperida, praised the students for their dedication and determination. Principal Rosalie T. Cabanilla also congratulated the teams for their achievements, encouraging them to keep striving for excellence.

The success of the TIS teams in the 2025 SPRiX NCR Math Challenge highlights the school’s commitment to academic excellence and student development. The activity, fully supported by SPRiX Ltd and CASIO Philippines, emphasized the importance of combining creativity with mathematics to stimulate students' problem-solving skills.

06/02/2025

EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SY 2025-2026 IS NOW OPEN!

📅 Registration Period: January 25 – February 28, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Who can register?
✅ Kindergarten – Must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025
✅ Grade 1 – With ECCD Checklist or 2nd Quarter Report Card
✅ Grade 7 – With 2nd Quarter Grade 6 Report Card
✅ SPED (Special Education) – With latest clinical assessment
✅ ALIVE (Arabic Language & Islamic Values Education)
✅ ALS/Balik-Aral (Alternative Learning System)

Required Documents:
📄 PSA Birth Certificate (for all levels)
📄 Report Cards / Progress Reports (as applicable)

📍 Visit us at Tañong Integrated School - 500339 to register!
📞 For inquiries, contact the designated grade leaders.

✨ Sa TIS, kasama lahat, lahat kasama! Education is your right—register now!

📸 The students in the photo are authorized by their parents.

05/02/2025

| 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

Register now for the upcoming school year on January 25 to February 28, 2025 from 8:00AM to 3:00PM.

🔵 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥:
✅ PSA Birth Certificate
✅ Children aged 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025
📞 Contact Person: Ms. Sheryl V. Eugenio, Grade Leader

🔴 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝟭:
✅ PSA Birth Certificate
✅ ECCD Checklist or photocopy of report card (2nd quarter)
📞 Contact Person: Ms. Christina M. Santiago, Grade Leader

🟢 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝟳:
✅ PSA Birth Certificate
✅ Photocopy of Grade 6 Report Card (2nd quarter)
📞 Contact Person: Mr. Joshua A. Delos Reyes, Grade Leader

🟡 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗗 (𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻):
✅ PSA Birth Certificate
✅ Latest Clinical Assessment (2024)
✅ ECCD Checklist or Progress Report (if available)
📞 Contact Person: Ms. Beatrixie Garcia, Grade Leader

🔵 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 (𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻):
✅ PSA Birth Certificate
📞 Contact Person: Mr. John Carlo B. Pineda, Coordinator

⚪ 𝗔𝗟𝗦/𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞-𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟 (𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺):
✅ PSA Birth Certificate
✅ Photocopy of School Report Card
📞 Contact Persons: Mr. Randy P. Esperida / Ms. Neren B. Agocoy

✨ Sa TIS, kasama lahat, lahat kasama!

💬 Education is your right—register now!

04/02/2025

| TIS Student Sparks Success, Lands 4th in Electrical Skills Contest

Tinajeros, Malabon—With steady hands and sharp focus, Franz Kian D. Geronimo (Grade 6-Aguinaldo) of Tañong Integrated School wired his way to a 4th place finish in the Extension Cord and Switch Assembly competition held at Tinajeros National High School on February 4, 2025.

Guided by his trainer Mrs. Gifty T. Villazorda, Geronimo spent weeks mastering the craft—learning to connect circuits with precision, ensuring safety, and working under time pressure. His hard work paid off as he held his own against some of the division’s most skilled young electricians.

For Geronimo, the experience was more than just about placing in a contest. “It was challenging, but I enjoyed every moment of it. I learned a lot, and I’m proud of what I accomplished,” he shared.

Tañong Integrated School Principal Rosalie T. Cabanilla praised Geronimo’s performance, saying his dedication reflects the school’s strong commitment to hands-on learning and technical excellence.

Geronimo’s achievement adds another milestone for Tañong Integrated School, proving that with the right training, determination, and passion, its students can excel in any field.

01/02/2025

| 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐩: 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒

The Quill’s layout artists and cartoonists sharpened their photo editing, publication design, and digital art skills with Mr. Amiel Anselmo P. Dematera leading the session. They explored:

✔ Advanced Photoshop & InDesign techniques
✔ Print & digital layout essentials
✔ Practical digital art applications

With support from Principal Rosalie Cabanilla and ICT Coordinator Mr. Randy Esperida, the team is taking their designs to the next level. One session left—time to bring it all together.

30/01/2025

| Tañong Integrated School Bags Three Awards in Division Schools Press Conference

MALABON CITY – Young campus journalists from Tañong Integrated School’s elementary department clinched three awards at the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2024, held at Malabon Elementary School last December 7.

Stephanie Yezha Dayao secured 2nd place in Column Writing, Aaron C. Tolentino earned 2nd place in Editorial Cartooning, and Kristine Romyrda Palad finished 3rd in Sports Writing. The students were trained by their school paper adviser, Ms. Kezia Joy B. Suazo, under the leadership of school principal Mrs. Rosalie T. Cabanilla.

Meanwhile, junior high school participants from Tañong Integrated School gave their best but fell short of a podium finish. Still, the experience sharpened their skills and fueled their determination for future competitions.

The DSPC serves as a preparatory competition for the upcoming Regional and National Schools Press Conferences in 2025. To maximize training time, SDO-Malabon scheduled this year’s DSPC in early December, aligning with the Division Meet 2024. Competitions were held in multiple venues, with group contests conducted in different schools on December 5 and individual writing categories at Malabon Elementary School on December 7.

Registration and contest administration were overseen by Malabon Association of English School Paper Advisers (MAESPA) officers and the DSPC Project Management Team, with results set for formal recognition in January 2025.

28/01/2025

| The Quill Ups the Game with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop Training-Workshop

January 28, 2025 -- Tañong Integrated School’s The Quill took its layout skills to the next level with a three-day Adobe Photoshop and InDesign training-workshop held on January 28, 30, and 31, 2025.

Led by Mr. Amiel Anselmo Dematera, a Grade 6 teacher and former ICT focal person, the training equipped the layout artists with essential tools for designing a polished and professional school newspaper. The sessions covered advanced photo editing, layout techniques, and publication design.

School paper adviser Mr. Rolly Domegracia thanked Principal Rosalie Cabanilla for her constant support, as well as ICT Coordinator Mr. Randy Esperida for allowing the use of the ICT room and laptops.

“This workshop is crucial for improving the quality of our publication and ensuring our stories stand out,” Domegracia shared.

The activity highlights The Quill’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to empowering student journalists with 21st-century skills.

27/01/2025

25/01/2025

| Tañong Integrated School Distributes Laptops to Teachers

Tañong Integrated School recently distributed brand-new laptops to selected teachers, aiming to support their teaching practices and promote innovative approaches in the classroom.

The COBY laptops were a thoughtful contribution from the Local Government Unit of Malabon City, led by Mayor Jeannie N. Sandoval, as part of the city’s continuing support for public school educators. Meanwhile, the ACER laptops were allocated under the Department of Education’s Computerization Program, a national initiative designed to equip teachers with tools that enhance classroom learning.

The distribution was overseen by ICT Coordinators Mr. Randy Esperida and Mr. Jeric Tablan, alongside Head Teacher Mrs. Neren B. Agocoy, and School Custodian Mr. John Ronald Tiangco, with the guidance of Principal Rosalie T. Cabanilla. Speaking about the significance of the event, Mrs. Cabanilla shared, “Providing our teachers with these tools is more than just about technology—it’s about empowering them to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in their students. We are grateful for this support, and we hope that in the near future, all our teachers will have access to laptops to further enhance their teaching and better serve our learners.”

The laptops are expected to enhance lesson preparation, enable teachers to craft interactive learning experiences, and help them keep up with the evolving needs of modern education. Teachers expressed gratitude for the support, acknowledging how this initiative would positively impact their work and their students’ learning journey.

25/01/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝟕-𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐛. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩 𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟕 𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥.

Pagbati rin sa iba pang naging kalahok ng DSPC 2025 na nagbahagi ng kanilang husay at galing upang itaguyod ang halaga ng pagsulat at pamamahayag.

25/01/2025

TARA, MAGPALISTA NA! 📣📋

Ka-DepEd, bilang paghahanda para sa pagbubukas ng School Year 2025-2026, isasagawa simula ngayong Sabado, Enero 25, ang Early Registration sa mga pampublikong paaralan sa buong bansa.

Inaanyayahan ang mga magulang o guardian ng mga incoming Kindergaten, Grade 1, Grade 7, at Grade 11 learners na magtungo sa kanilang napiling paaralan upang maipalista ang mga bata.

Para sa iba pang detalye at requirements sa early registration, makipag-ugnayan lamang sa paaralan.

25/01/2025

| 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗔Ñ𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟

January 25, 2025 — Early registration for the School Year 2025-2026 has officially begun today at Tañong Integrated School (TIS). Parents and guardians can register their children from January 25 to February 28, 2025, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

The registration process caters to incoming Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 7, SPED, ALIVE, and ALS/Balik-Aral learners.

Requirements per Grade Level:

Kindergarten:
PSA Birth Certificate
Children must be aged 5 on or before August 31, 2025
Contact: Ms. Sheryl V. Eugenio

Grade 1:
PSA Birth Certificate
ECCD Checklist or 2nd Quarter Report Card photocopy
Contact: Ms. Christina M. Santiago

Grade 7:
PSA Birth Certificate
Grade 6 Report Card (2nd Quarter photocopy)
Contact: Mr. Joshua A. Delos Reyes

SPED (Special Education):
PSA Birth Certificate
Latest Clinical Assessment (2024)
ECCD Checklist or Progress Report (if available)
Contact: Ms. Beatrixie Garcia

ALIVE (Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education):
PSA Birth Certificate
Contact: Mr. John Carlo B. Pineda

ALS/Balik-Aral (Alternative Learning System):
PSA Birth Certificate
School Report Card photocopy
Contacts: Mr. Randy P. Esperida / Ms. Neren B. Agocoy

For inquiries, parents may contact the respective grade leaders, coordinators and teachers enlisted above.

“Sa TIS, kasama lahat, lahat kasama!”

Photos from Mr. Randy Esperida

20/01/2025

JUST IN: Reports of an earthquake felt in Metro Manila are coming in. Did you feel it too?

Keep safe, everyone.

20/01/2025

LOOK | The Quill Kicks Off Production for Next Big Issue

January 25, 2024 – The editorial team of The Quill, Tañong Integrated School’s official English student publication, met on January 20, 2025, for their second general meeting to kick off the production of their next school paper.

Under the guidance of their adviser, Mr. Rolly DC. Domegracia, the meeting was a productive and collaborative session. Each team was assigned specific tasks, from writing articles to designing layouts, with everyone working together to ensure the publication reflects the spirit of the school and its community.

“This isn’t just about filling pages,” Mr. Domegracia explained. “It’s about sharing meaningful stories and presenting the voice of our school in a way that resonates with everyone.”

With enthusiasm and dedication, the team is ready to create a school paper that not only informs but also connects with its readers, showcasing the talent and commitment of the staff behind it.

Photos by Jhazleigh Viel Trinidad