The Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully conducted a school visit last August 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM, to reinforce its Safety and Security program. continue to page 3Going Green: TheGoing Green: The Gulayan saGulayan sa Paaralan StoryPaaralan Story Going Green: The Gulayan sa Paaralan StoryUORN: R4A-RIZ-716419UORN: R4A-RIZ-716419UORN: R4A-RIZ-716419 The AchieversThe AchieversThe Achievers PNP Boots on the Ground: School Secured for Future Leaders! This project is made possible to promote a cleaner and greener QSJES.JUNE - AUSGUST 2026Issue #01Project Spotlight In line of the Solid Waste Management Project of the school under the strict implementation of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), Ynares Eco- System Organization (YES-O) organized Battle for Bottle: A YES-O Project. "Our main goal talaga is to ensure that no student goes hungry, which directly improves their performance in the classroom. The harvests from our traditional gardens and our new setups go straight into our school feeding program.” - Sir Glenn The official School Publication of Quiterio San Jose Elementary School by: Leanne Claire B. Rebong BATTLE FOR BOTTLE: A YES-O PROJECT by: Jerico R. Planas continue to page 4 continue to page 9

Brigada Eskwela 2026 toBrigada Eskwela 2026 to prepare school'sprepare school's readinessreadiness Brigada Eskwela 2026 to prepare school's readiness In preparation for the upcoming opening of classes for SY 2026- 2027 community volunteers, stakeholders, learners, parents, teaching and non-teaching staffs, Local Government Units (LGUs), civic organizations, business establishments, and other private individuals collaborated to secure a child-friendly school. BE 2026 was headed by Ma’am Chrizsel A. Acejo, Assistant School Brigada Eskwela Coordinator together with the teachers in charge of different BE advocacies. The bayanihan spirit was witnessed through the active engagement between the school and the entire community which highlights the heart of volunteerism of everyone involved in securing a safe and child- friendly learning environment to every Quiterian. The AchieversThe AchieversThe AchieversJUNE - AUSGUST 2026 NewsNewsNewsIssue #01 222Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Ms. Mary Charilyn Arcangel, Owner of Tea GUMPS, for their generous support and valuable donations to our school’s Brigada Eskwela. Your unwavering commitment to education and community service greatly contributes to creating a safer, more conducive, and learner-friendly environment for our students. Through your generosity, we are reminded that the success of our school is made possible through the collective efforts of stakeholders who believe in the power of education. Thank you for being our partners in nurturing the dreams and aspirations of every learner. Your support truly exemplifies the spirit of bayanihan and community involvement. Together, we build stronger schools and brighter futures for our learners.Appreciation CornerAppreciation CornerAppreciation Corner

The AchieversThe AchieversThe Achievers QSJES Drives School Turn Around Program Quiterio San Jose Elementary School (QSJES) successfully conducted its collaborative meeting to support School Turn Around Program (STAP) last August 05, 2026, bringing together our dedicated Grade 1 and 2 teachers in a shared commitment to improving learner outcomes and strengthening instructional practices. Led by the School Principal, Ma’am Maria Luz SJ. San Diego, the orientation served as an avenue to present the School implementation Plan on STAP, analyze the ELLNA results and conduct SWOT analysis, craft intervention schedule for English, Filipino, and Numeracy for the program, discuss the school’s and teacher’s responsibilities in the program implementation, and to solicit cooperation and program ownership from the school implementors and stakeholders. Through collaboration, shared accountability, and a learner-centered approach, QSJES continues to take meaningful steps toward quality education and academic excellence. Together, we remain steadfast in our mission of ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed. by: Leanne Claire B. Rebongby: Leanne Claire B. Rebongby: Leanne Claire B. RebongJUNE - AUSGUST 2026Issue #01 NewsNewsNewsby: Charlotte Joyce R. Manimtim 333PNP Boots on the Ground:PNP Boots on the Ground: School Secured for FutureSchool Secured for Future Leaders!Leaders! PNP Boots on the Ground: School Secured for Future Leaders! The Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully conducted a school visit last August 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM, to reinforce its Safety and Security program. The initiative focused on strengthening community awareness and fostering cooperation among students, teachers, and parents to maintain a safe campus environment. Ma’am Luz San Diego, school principal gladly welcomed the PNP for a dialogue about security and safety of the learners as well as the school personels. The visit aimed to help prevent trouble and keep the campus peaceful. By speaking directly with everyone, the officers reminded the community that keeping the school safe is a team effort.

The AchieversThe AchieversThe Achievers Gear up for DSPC 2026Issue #01 by:by: Jerico R. PlanasJerico R. Planasby: Jerico R. PlanasJUNE - AUSGUST 2026Issue #01 NewsNewsNewsby: Seth M. Caballero 444 Battle for bottle: A YES-OBattle for bottle: A YES-O ProjectProject Battle for bottle: A YES-O Project In line of the Solid Waste Management Project of the school under the strict implementation of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), Ynares Eco- System Organization (YES-O) organized Battle for Bottle: A YES-O Project. The project is organized by Ma’am Marilyn B. Mago, YES-O Adviser, and is implemented throughout the school. “This project is made possible to promote a cleaner and greener QSJES.”, Ma’am Mago said in an interview. YES-O Officers conducts a room-to-room collection of bottled water containers every Thursday afternoon. Student writers of The Achievers and Ang Sinag secured a spot for the upcoming Division Schools Press Conference after the recently concluded District Schools Press Conference at Teresa Elementary School last August 15 and 16, 2026. Teresa Sub-Office held a 2-day District School’s Press Conference at Teresa Elementary School in preparation for the upcoming Division Schools Press Conference on September 2026. Ma’am Charlotte Joyce R. Manimtim and Ma’am Helen Grace R. San Felipe, school paper advisers of QSJES, acknowledged the collaborative efforts of all the students writers that led to this achievement. They said that the result of the contests only reflects the dedication of everyone in their craft. “This milestone is not a walk in a park. It took perseverance and a lot of efforts to win.”, Ma’am Charlotte said. With the DSPC happening in October 2026, QSJES Achievers are ready to write for the greater challenges as Campus Journalists. Trainings are held to gear up the students writers to make waves at the division level with their aspiration to take campus journalism on the next level. This milestone is not a walk in a park. It took perseverance and a lot of efforts to win.YES - O CornerYES - O CornerYES - O Corner

Learning in Isolation: Why the PromiseLearning in Isolation: Why the Promise of ALDM Left Learners Behindof ALDM Left Learners Behind Learning in Isolation: Why the Promise of ALDM Left Learners Behind Stress. Anxious. Left behind. Lost connection. Learning at home should feel at ease, not burdensome. Students during Alternative Learning Delivery Mode (ADLM) often experienced and expressed a social disconnect and loneliness due to the absence of the presence of their peers. Along with this, not all students have equal resources, whichmay lead to some challenges and disparities in their learning experience, creating a gap in their academics that can possibly lower their scores despite them deserving a higher grade than given. “Not every student has cellphones and internet connectivity, especially during typhoon season. Some of my friends are still unable to connect with the demand of the distance learning.”, Jerico, a Grade 6 student stated. Overtime, connectivity and availability of resources at home is still a huge problem. Another issue here is, during ALDM, a concerened parent had messaged the class adviser of her child, Jerish Anne, possibly not attending class immediately after face to fce classes resumed as they had gotten flooded during the typhoon, making her unable to do the assigned work which made her fear possible punishment from her teachers. In addition, pupils during alternative delivery mode, often also struggle with adapting to online platform, and different types of engagement and assessment due to website unfamiliairty. “It’s overwhelming. Minsan iniisip isip ko ang assignments ko - baka kulang, or baka madaming mali. Gustong-gusto kong makipag-usap sa mga friends ko.”, said Ezreen, Grade 6 leaner. Moreover, students may also encounter time management difficulties as teachers may increase workloads to catch up on undiscussed learning competencies. This is becoming a problem due to the fact that students may not have the time of day to do activities in large volumes because of issues at home as well. The transition to Alternative Learning Delivery Mode (ALDM) exposed profound disparities and adaptive hurdles within the educational landscape. Students frequently struggled with unreliable internet access, a lack of dedicated electronic devices, and environments poorly suited for focused learning. Ultimately, ALDM proved that education cannot be universally replicated through a screen or a self-learning module without deep, systemic support. Moving forward, academic institutions must synthesize these painful lessons to build more resilient, flexible, and equitable learning frameworks. Education survived the shift to remote learning, but it left behind a generation waiting for the signal to catch up - real people, real connection. The AchieversThe AchieversThe AchieversJUNE - AUSGUST 2026 FeatureFeatureFeatureIssue #01by: Jean Paula Y. Santosby: Jean Paula Y. Santosby: Jean Paula Y. Santos 555

Keeping Our Schools Safe:Keeping Our Schools Safe: Why Bag Checks MatterWhy Bag Checks Matter Keeping Our Schools Safe: Why Bag Checks Matter The AchieversThe AchieversThe AchieversJUNE - AUSGUST 2026 EditorialEditorialEditorialIssue #01 666 School should be a happy place. We go there to study, eat snacks, and play with friends. But recent news of fights and hidden weapons in other schools makes us feel scared. Are bags inspection every morning necessary? News reports show students bringing harmful things to campus. With the ongoing threat and fear of possible danger caused by these news, bag inspection is really necessary. When a classmate gets hurt, everyone becomes worried. A heavy silence are deafening in the hallways. It became to feel feel less joyful when we are worried about danger. Diligent bag checking every morning can stop danger early. Teachers and guard can catch sharp objects or rule-breaking items before the class start. This procedure can bring peace of mind for everyone knowing everything are clear from any danger, all can focus on learning. Lastly, this is a fair rule for everyone. If everyone opens their bag, nobody is singled out or bullied. "We check your bags not because we suspect you, but because we protect you," our school principal, Mrs. San Diego, reminded us during one of the flag ceremony. Bag checks are just a shield. They do not fix angry hearts. Everyone also need to learn how to talk out our problems. Counselors and teachers are safe place as well. Kindness is still the best tool to stop school violence.Declaration of AI use: This editorial cartoon was generated using AI assistance based on an original concept and prompt by the creator. This disclosure is provided in accordance with journalistic and artistic standards for transparency.

Masked Improvement:Masked Improvement: To Ban AITo Ban AI Masked Improvement: To Ban AI The AchieversThe AchieversThe AchieversJUNE - AUSGUST 2026 ColumnColumnColumnIssue #01 777by: Leanne Claire B. Rebongby: Leanne Claire B. Rebongby: Leanne Claire B. Rebong Amidst the nonstop criticism the government has been facing, they yet again, decides to make a haesh decision that will further worsen the rage of numerous Filipinos. Pax Silica, an international strategic initiative led by the United States to supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI), semi-conductors and critical minerals, Philippines is included in this project, and officially agreed to build an AI Industrial Hub in the New Clark City Tarlac, which I strongly disagree as a student. Since this AI Hub will take over 4,500 acres of land where thousands of farmers and indigenous people lose their jobs and ancestral homes, the economic effect of this will strongly affect their education as well which make me furious about the issue. Another thing that disappoints me is if this AI Hub is built, it would take millions of gallons of water just to cool down the data centers that generates extreme heat. We barely received enough amount of water here in our municipality that greatly affect our home, how much more if this AI Hub come to happen. Not only will it take land and water but also great amount of electricity, considering the high electricbills we already pay, it will just get higher that made me decide that this initiative should not come through. Most importantly, AI will greatly affect the study habits of a student like me, our study habits will change, instead of allowing ourselves to learn in a manner we can understand every bit of the lesson at school, it will only make us tardy. “This will bring quality jobs and revitalizes our economy”, President Marcos said., but in reality, this infastructure will take a large amount of agricultural resources that are needed daily, solely for AI. Yes, AI is an advantage, but to us learners, and the rest of the Filipino who will soon suffer its disastrous effects not only in the environment, but in education as well. I say yes to progress, but not in the expense of Filipinos and students like me who will soon suffer to this so called innovation. I say no to Pax Silica, instead embrace our eduaction, learn the hard way, and protect our natural resources. Images from Canva Elements

Brigada Eskwela 2026 toBrigada Eskwela 2026 to prepare school'sprepare school's readinessreadiness Brigada Eskwela 2026 to prepare school's readiness The AchieversThe AchieversThe AchieversJUNE - AUSGUST 2026 SportsSportsSportsIssue #01 888Grade 4 students getting ready to cheer during the opening program on the conduct of 2026 School Intramurals at Quiterio San Jose ES last July 10, 2026. The event was held at the school’s covered court igniting the passion of camaraderie and sportsmanship. The School Committee on Sports conducted the 2026 School Intramurals last July 2 , 2026 for the selection of the student athletes who will represent the school in the upcoming Municipal Athletic Meet. The event is participated with the learners from Kinder to Grade 6 playing in various lato ng lahi and sports events. “This activity is not only to prepare our athletes in the upcoming Municipal Meet, but also to instill the value of sportmanship and camaraderie to all. SCHOOL INTRAMS: IGNITING SPORTSMANSHIP by: Jerico R. Planas Ma’am Kaye Ahne Marie Pagao, School Coordinator on Sports added, “as we play, we have to display respect and sportsmanship whatever the result may be. Let us enjoy and have fun.” The said activity is made more exciting with the Yell Competition that each grade level prepared to hype the crowd.

The AchieversThe AchieversThe AchieversJUNE - AUSGUST 2026 FeatureFeatureFeatureIssue #01Going Green: The GulayanGoing Green: The Gulayan sa Paaralan Storysa Paaralan Story Going Green: The Gulayan sa Paaralan Story The school grounds are more than just classrooms and concrete pathways—they are a living, breathing outdoor laboratory. Guided by the vision of the Department of Education, the school has embraced the Gulayan sa Paaralan not merely as a project, but as a commitment to nourishment, sustainability, and community action. Cultivating a Vision: The program is rooted in DepEd Order No. 5, Series 2014—which provides the guidelines for integrating the school garden with solid waste management and tree planting under the National Greening Program—the initiative of the school is built on clear, actionable goals. Gulayan sa Paaralan aims to establish a continuous, sustainable source of fresh, organic vegetables right inside the school, support nutritional upliftment by providing essential ingredients to backstop the school’s feeding programs and combat student undernutrition and to provide practical learning experiences to learners. Why It Matters: Gulayan sa Paaralan teaches lessons that textbooks alone cannot capture. By turning soil, sowing seeds, and watching green shoots emerge, learners at Quiterio San Jose Elementary School develop a profound respect for nature and food production. he program transforms everyday waste into rich compost, teaching children firsthand the value of ecological solid waste management. It links school ideas with real-life steps to help the environment. The green patches yield far more than eggplants, pechay, and other vegetables, the program can create healthier learners. To Sir Von Angelo Susi, one of the member of the school’s Gulayan sa Paaralan, he shares the transformative journey of taking the school garden into the future. "Balak ko sanang gawing malaking part ng Gulayan ang hydroponics, dahil na rin sa kakulangan ng supply ng tubig. Yung hydroponics kasi hindi kailangan ng maraming tubig para makapagpatubo. Ito talaga ang nae-envision ko in the future para sa school natin.”, he said. Sir Glenn Yee, the school's Gulayan sa Paaralan Coordinator, highlights the day-to-day impact and the teamwork behind the harvest. "Our main goal talaga is to ensure that no student goes hungry, which directly improves their performance in the classroom. The harvests from our traditional gardens and our new setups go straight into our school feeding program.”, he added. The Gulayan sa Paaralan does more than just fill school gardens with green leaves; it fills young minds with lifelong lessons. As these school gardens continue to grow, they cultivate something far deeper than vegetables—they nurture a healthier, more self-reliant generation ready to take care of the world. The true harvest of these school gardens isn't found on the table, but in the green future growing inside of every student. 999 by: Jean Paula Y. Santosby: Jean Paula Y. Santosby: Jean Paula Y. Santos

The AchieversThe AchieversThe Achievers DepEd Pushes for Granular Class Suspension Rules to Curb Learning Loss by:by: Liliana Ionie M. DomingoLiliana Ionie M. Domingoby: Liliana Ionie M. DomingoJUNE - AUSGUST 2026Issue #01 SciTech NewsSciTech NewsSciTech News 101010 The Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing for updated, science-driven protocols to manage class cancellations during severe weather and environmental hazards. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the agency is proposing a new framework to replace wide, blanket class cancellations. Under current broad rules, entire municipalities shut down even when individual school campuses remain structurally safe and dry. The science-backed initiative aims to utilize site- specific safety assessments. If a specific campus recovers quickly or remains unaffected by hazards like monsoon rains or typhoons, school heads can coordinate with local chief executives to resume in-person classes. In this sense, Quiterio San Jose Elementary School strictly adhered to the said protocol. During Habagat season, QSJES together with the schools in the municiplaity of Teresa, followed the systematic guidelines for class disruptions. To systematically guide schools through these disruptions without completely severing educational access, DepEd has implemented the 4H Protocol under DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2026. This traffic-light emergency response system uses specific levels to match real-time weather risks with realistic academic loads: Hayo (Proceed / Continue): Regular in-person learning or standard alternative methods continue unimpeded when conditions are deemed entirely safe. Hinay (Slow Down / Ease-in): Activated during mild environmental disruptions (such as PAGASA Yellow Rainfall warnings). Academic requirements are reduced, and school schedules become flexible to lower student stress. Hinga (Breathe / Check-in): Triggered when campuses or families face heightened stress from severe hazards. The curriculum shifts away from heavy testing to focus on mental health, student well-being checks, and psychosocial support. Hinto (Stop): Total academic suspension activated during extreme, immediate danger to survival and safety. All formal lesson expectations halt entirely so families can focus exclusively on emergency response and basic welfare. By anchoring cancellation, mitigation, and resumption orders to objective data and the structured 4H tiers, DepEd hopes to maintain student safety while actively preventing unnecessary gaps in basic education.

UORN: R4A-RIZ-716419UORN: R4A-RIZ-716419UORN: R4A-RIZ-716419The AchieversThe AchieversThe AchieversJUNE - AUSGUST 2026Issue #01The official School Publication of Quiterio San Jose Elementary School Editorial BoardEditorial BoardEditorial Board Leanne Claire B. Rebong Editor-in-Chief Seth M. Caballero News Writer Jerico R. Planas Sports Writer/ Contributor Jean Paula Y. Santos Feature Writer/ Contributor Liliana Ionie M. Domingo ScieTech Writer/ Contributor Keira Rica D. Roguel Photojournalist Charlotte Joyce R. Manimtim School Paper Adviser