Issue 8 • September 18, 2026
Message From The Principal
Dear ELC & Lower School Parents,
September has been a busy and exciting month in ELC and LS. As we look ahead to the weeks to come, we’d like to share a few important reminders and updates with you.
The date for the ELC & LS UN Day Cultural Fair has changed to Thursday, October 29. The Lower School PTA has begun preparations for this special event, which will feature booths representing different countries where students can explore and learn more about each culture. Parent volunteers are always welcome! If you would like to participate, please see the PTA Corner below for details.
Next week is Spirit Week! Students are encouraged to join in the daily dress-up themes and show their school spirit. Please remember that proper shoes must be worn, no flip-flops or Crocs. Students with PE should bring their PE uniforms, and toy weapons or potentially unsafe props are not permitted. Students who choose not to dress up should wear their regular school uniform.
The Lower School Student Council will sell House merchandise on Friday, September 18, and throughout Spirit Week (except Thursday) in the ELC Lobby and LS Atrium. Sales will take place from 7:35–8:10 a.m. and during LS lunch from 11:00–11:35 a.m. Items range from ₱50–₱100. Students wishing to purchase merchandise should bring small bills only.
On Friday, September 25, we will hold our House Rallies for ELC and LS. Parents are invited to join us and cheer for their children and their House during the following times:
Last week, we shared highlights from our Grade 4 and 5 camp experience. This week, we are excited to share a photo gallery capturing some of those memorable moments! We hope you enjoy seeing our students learning, exploring, experiencing Indigenous cultures, and creating special memories with their classmates.
Happy Friday, and have a wonderful weekend!
Warm regards,
Lenore Baldwin
Lower School Principal
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September | |
| 21-25 | Spirit Week |
| No Chapel-Assemblies for ELC & LS for this week | |
| 25 | House Rally & Photos |
| *. House Rally & Photos | |
| *. (House Photos (Gym 1, 8:00-8:30 AM) | |
| *. ELC House Rally (Gym 2, 8:30-9:20 AM) | |
| *. LS House Rally (Gym 2, 9:35-10:25 AM) | |
| 30 | ELC Vision Screening (Venue: Faculty Workroom) |
| October | |
| 1-2 | ELC Vision Screening (Venue: Faculty Workroom) |
| 2 | Release of Report Cards/Progress Reports |
| 5 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School) |
| 7-9 | LS Vision Screening (Venue: LS Science Lab) |
| 9 | Middle School Matilda Excerpt during LS Chapel |
| 13-14 | Booklatan 2026 |
| 22 | Final N-PK Chapel Assembly for 2026 |
| 28 | Grade 3 Field Trip to the Mind Museum |
| 29 | UN Day Parade & Cultural Fair |
| 30 | Final K-2 & 3-5 Chapel Assemblies |
KIDISMS
The Mad Scientist
Science Teacher: While we were preparing for Science Club, my Upper School students didn’t follow my instructions, so it is important that all of you do.
Student A: Were you upset when they didn’t listen?
Science Teacher: A little.
Student A: What do you call a science teacher who is upset?
Student B: A mad scientist!
Science Teacher: I was hoping you would say, “A patient scientist!”
Spirit Week
Grades 4 and 5 Camp Photo Galleries
Grade 4
House Merch for Sale!
Booklatan 2026
Lower School Christmas Production
PTA Corner
