MITIS reminds parents about internet safety

An orientation on internet safety, facilitated by Ms. Mae Kathryn Malanum and Mr. Eugenio Rios Jr., was held at the MITIS lobby last November 16.

Since MITIS had started using ebooks for class from Grades 6 - 12, Ms. Malanum reminded parents about internet safety. She also introduced Britannica Online, an online library recommended for research and further studies. She emphasized that although children these days are "digital natives," parents were still responsible for teaching their children the right use of the internet.

Afterwards, Mr. Rios explained how parents could monitor their children's gadget use. He suggested that parents access their children's gadget to keep an eye on them.

What's more, Ms. Malanum asked parents to create an Edmodo account so they could check what tasks were given to their children as well as what comments the teacher gave regarding their performance.

Through this orientation, MITIS once again brought parents up-to-date with regard to their children's technological resources.

by Joel Choi

Students Perform during Parents' Orientation

Five students showcased their talents during the Parents Orientation.

Violinists Joel Choi, Jannigje "Yannica" Nena Louisa Bezemer, and Anna Yiu and flautist Yerim Kim of Grade 10 played the chorus of Georg Friedrich Händel's Judas Maccabaeus.

Singer Bona Mae Simba of Grade 11 sang "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys.

Despite the limited time for preparation combined with nerves, all the participants worked hard and made it on the day of performance.

by Joel Choi

MITIS Holds a Successful Parents' Orientation

MITIS introduced major changes in its Academic and Discipline Programs during the Parents’ Orientation held at the MITIS lobby last August 31, Friday.

Considered the highest number of participants, fifty parents and guardians of different nationalities such as Nigerians, Papua New Guineans, Filipinos, and Koreans attended the orientation.

Area coordinators discussed important concerns. Ms. Mae Kathryn Malanum, Language Coordinator, explained the new academic program and the use of e-books. Ms. Lei Pangilinan, Student Activity Coordinator, identified the new activities for this school year including the Creative Social Outreach (CSO), Student Coordinating Board (SCB), and clubs. Mr. Eugenio Rios Jr., Student Prefect, explained the new disciplinary program including the rules on the use of tablets and laptops in class and the new school cardigan.

In addition, Ms. Mariselle Revita, former president of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), highlighted the issues they encountered last year in preparation for the incoming PTA's election of officers. Student discipline, as well as the ventilation in the school cafeteria, was one of the concerns raised.

Due to time constraints, election of officers was moved to September 7, Friday.

by Justine Daphne Rebollos