Issue 31 • April 10, 2026

Message From The Principal
Dear ELC & LS Parents,
Welcome back from Easter Break, everyone! I hope you had a joyful and restful time with your families. This season reminds us of hope, new beginnings, and God’s love for us, and it is wonderful to be back together again at school, learning and growing as a community.
Gawad Kalinga, one of our outreach clubs in the Upper School, will hold its annual Toy and Book Drive next week, from April 14–24. With the help of our ELC and Lower School students, they hope to collect small toys and books for children in Biñan, whom they will support throughout the next school year.
Students are encouraged to donate one (1) book and one (1) toy for this drive. Please note that weapon-themed and battery-operated toys are not allowed, and books should be simple, easy-to-read books appropriate for young children.
Our 18th Annual Festival of the Arts Week will be held from April 24 to April 30. In addition to the beautiful artworks on display at the Art Exhibition, our Lower School students will participate in several performances throughout the week. Everyone is warmly invited to join us for any and all of the activities. We look forward to celebrating our students’ creativity and talents together.

Our Grade 3-5 students have now begun their Spring Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing, which started earlier this week. MAP testing is one of the tools we use to monitor students’ academic progress and growth throughout the school year, allowing us to compare their Spring and Fall results.
As always, there is no need to study or review for MAP tests. However, we encourage families to help students do their best by ensuring they get enough sleep each night and have a healthy breakfast on testing days. Grades 3–5 homeroom teachers will continue to share their specific MAP testing schedules directly with parents.
A friendly reminder to families that the deadline for reservation and re-enrollment forms for S.Y. 2026–2027 is on or before April 24, 2026.
- If you have not yet completed this process with Accounting, kindly scan the QR code in the announcement below to access the guidelines and the form.
- If your family will be moving on from Brent, please visit or email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@brent.edu.ph to file for withdrawal. Families do not need to wait until the end of the school year, as this process may be completed at any time.
Warm regards,

Lenore Baldwin
Lower School Principal
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April | |
| 6-26 | Spring MAP Testing |
| 17 | Grade 3 Invention Convention |
| 23 | Last Day of Clubs |
| 24-30 | Festival of the Arts Week |
| * Band Concert (April 24; 5 PM) | |
| * Opening & Ribbon Cutting (April 27; 9AM) | |
| * Orchestra Recital (April 27; 5 PM) | |
| * Recorder Recital (April 28; 9 AM) | |
| * Solo & Ensemble Recital (April 28; 3PM) | |
| * Choir Recital (April 29; 4 PM | |
| * Dance Recital (April 30; 4 PM) | |
| 30 (Th) | Final N-PK Chapel-Assembly |
KIDISMS

Getting Our Brains Ready for MAP Testing
Teacher: Are you ready for MAP testing today?
Student: Yes! I gave my brain a good breakfast!
Reservation and Re-enrollment Announcement

PTA Corner

Brent Parent Prayer Huddle
