NOTRE DAME OF JARO, INC.

Msgr. Lino Gonzaga St., Jaro, Leyte

notredame.jaro@yahoo.com.ph
Training Program for Parents

Parent’s Awareness in New Normal Learning Situation of their Child

(An Orientation/Information Dissemination on the Modes of Delivery and Role of Parents in New Normal
Situation)

OBJECTIVES:
 To discuss the significant matters concerning the current situation that will affect the
teaching and learning process.
 To address the primary concerns of parents which is the safety of their child while
learning
 To inform the parents/guardian about their role to the learning of their child
especially in this challenging situation

Key Points to be Discussed:

1. Mode of Learning Delivery
1.1. The mode of instruction
- Modular distance learning (weekly learning packets)
- Consultation time- through the use of technology like facebook messenger, email, or
SMS
- Blended Learning- Combination of face to face with other modalities (like online
learning and modular learning) that will be applicable in all grade levels contingent
with the government directives (if it will be allowed already).
- Additional learning resources repository through LMS (if there is internet
connectivity)
1.2. Learning assurance for their child.
- Activities of the students will be done at home. It is appropriate for their grade level
by which learners will develop critical thinking, creativity, problem solving skills
and values.
- There will be time schedules to be provided and to be followed when doing
activities at home and submission of the activities to the school.
- Supplementary links will be provided for wider reference of topics.
2. Students
2.1 The student’s health, safety and needs.
- Food intake, social distancing implementation, wearing facemask/face shield,
disinfecting and proper hygiene. (See Appendix F.1 - If face to face will be allowed)
2.2 Learning Environment
- The set-up for learning of the students at home.
- Students can wear any kind of clothes provided that they are comfortable.
- Make sure that your child stays at your respective home away from crowded places.
3. Teachers
3.1 Teachers Training
- Teachers at the school had undergone several webinar workshops on module
making and on Learning Management System
- Teachers were provided several samples of modules from Pheonix Publishing
House, Inc. and Philippine Educational Association Committee (PEAC) for them to be
guided on crafting best fitted modules for the students of Notre Dame of Jaro, Inc.
- Crafting of the students modules are aligned with the Most Essential Learning
Competencies from Department of Education and to which format is adapted from
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Msgr. Lino Gonzaga St., Jaro, Leyte
notredame.jaro@yahoo.com.ph
Philippine Educational Association of the Philippines (PEAC) and Pheonix
Publishing House, Inc. which is the book provider of the school.

3.2 The role of teachers

- Prepare modules that promotes holistic learning of the students.
- Monitor students learning and track their progress.
- Upload links and resources in the LMS.
- Conduct consultation/accepts consultation from the students
- Check the activities of each student
- Answer student’s queries regarding their modular activities.
4. Parents
4.1 Parents Roles
- Family has a primary duty in education
- Parents attachment to their children
a. checking their child from time to time to avoid irrelevant activities
b. gives love and care
c. gives full support and encouragement for the learning of the children.
- Parent’s must give time to guide their children to finish/accomplish the given
activities at home.
- Parent’s will act as a guide at home who needs to be patient, flexible and open-
minded on the concerns and needs of their child to the given activities.

Here are some tips in guiding your child/children:

Do’s
a. Give time to explain to your child the activities that may be too hard to them.
b. Let your child answer their activities while guiding him/her.
c. Let them rest in the scheduled break.
d. Set limits and be consistent with your discipline

Dont’s
a. Don’t let them do things at the same time like playing cellphone while doing
their activities.
b. Do not put too much pressure on your child while working on their modules.
c. Do not disturb the child while they are doing their activities.

4.2. Parents should encourage positive attitude towards learning of their child.
- Parents need to be a good role model to their child/children by which they show
the positive side of life through learning.

4.3. Monitor their children in surfing the net while doing the activities.
- As a parent it is your responsibility to ensure that your child is attentively focused
in doing their activity rather than using phone/gadgets which leads your child to
gadget addiction which will probably make learning less priority when they are
using the allotted time for modular distance learning in playing games and surfing
social media account.
5. Learning Platforms (Presentation of the Learning Resources and Platforms)
 NOTRE DAME OF JARO, INC.
Msgr. Lino Gonzaga St., Jaro, Leyte
notredame.jaro@yahoo.com.ph
That which pleases God. I strive to do always’ Jn 8:29

July _____, 2020

Dear Parents,

Greetings of Peace!

This school year 2020 – 2021 might be a tough year for all of us, because of the pandemic that we are
facing, but we assure you that we will give the best education for your children. It may be very
challenging but through God’s grace nothing is impossible.

Like you dear parents, we the teachers and administrators are very happy and proud of the achievements
of your children. We are also very grateful for the support and trust that you have given to us. Let us unite
again our efforts in the task of planning things for the improvement of our school and discuss ways in
giving quality education to your children so they will become the future hopes of our nations. Let us not
be discouraged of the situation that we have now, but rather let us make it as a challenge for the welfare
of our children.

Join us in the first PTA Assembly this S.Y. 2020–2021. Please be guided of schedules stated below by year
level.

To materialize the following minimum health standards, there would be schedules for the
orientation/meeting for each Grade level (Parents/Guardians):
Grade 7 (July 20): Morning (Bishop George Dion)
Afternoon (Bishop Gerard Mongeau)
Grade 8 (July 21): Morning (St. Therese of the Child Jesus)
Afternoon (St. Francis de Sales)
Grade 9 (July 22): Morning (St. Lorenzo Ruiz)
Afternoon (St. Eugene de Mazenod)
Grade 10 (July 23): Morning (Sacred Heart)
Afternoon (Notre Dame)
Senior High School (July 24): Morning (Grade 11- Our Lady of Lourdes)
Afternoon (Grade 12 – St. Matthew)
The following are the agenda for the meeting:
1. Information dissemination on the modes of delivery
2. Student’s safety
3. Role of the parents
4. Monthly Statement of Account of the students
5. Providing a learning environment at home conducive for learning

We are hoping for your full support and cooperation, so your children will be inspired to do their best
because you are always there to show that you love them and serves as inspiration for them. We hope
that you can come on time so we can start early. Your presence will be highly appreciated.

Thank you and God Bless!

Reminder: Per student there should only be one parent/guardian to come to minimize the number of
attendees. Parent/guardian are highly encouraged to wear mask and observe social distancing.

Sincerely in our Lady, Received by:

SR. MERLINDA B. PADERES, OND

Directress/Principal Parent/Guardian