FAMILY DAY 2007

A family is the basic unit of a society. It is where a person takes comfort and shelter through all lifes' storms.
It is the family who also shares all the happiness and sorrows that one bears. And a family is of great importance here in UP hence, a family day is made. It will be a time for knowing each other's family.

February 25 is the scheduled Family Day. Two weeks before the said date, a PTA meeting was held. Our parents were made to decide how much will be the contributon. The amount will be paid for the rental of the tent, chairs and tables. They have agreed that a minimal amount of P300 ill be contributed. It will be a BYOP(bring your own provision ) affair. The food that will be brought will be gathered together and it will be placed at the tables. There will be sharing of foods. The amount contributed will also include two pieces of lechon.Wow, what a grand celebration!

It was also discussed and agreed that each parent are required to sell three raffle ticket stubs. Each stub costs P50 only. The proceeds of the tickets will be used for the improvement of the comfort rooms and others. But if the parent can afford to sell more than three stubs,then were encouraged to do so. And sell as many tickets as they want. My parents took 8 stubs only.

Wow! A family day! It will be another first experience for me!We don't have such an affair while I was in my elementary years. We had outings like the field trip but not a family day. I am very excited!

On February24, we were in school for the practice of our dramafest.My Mom volunteered to help in the preparation and decoration of our tent. We met in school at 2pm. There were also parents who came and helped. They also took time talking and knowing eacch other. I had observed that the parents were of the same mind in their decoration. They easily agreed on certain tasks and I am glad about it. We were treated by Madam Gallo to a snacks and it was fun! We finished our decoration by the late afternoon.

Every Sunday, our whole family attends church, a born-again Christian church.But on that day, we excused from our church and attended the family day.

When we arrived at the UP ground, the mass was ongoing. I can see the happy faces of parents. I know, like my parents, they were also looking forward on this memorable day.
We, the students, will be having our field demonsatration. Again! This will be my first time, to dance! A week before, we had a hard time doing our practices. I find thedance excciting but I have 2 left feet. I do not know how to dance. Oh,no!I have to dance and it will be with my family watching. I have "butterflies" in my stomach, but I have to do this!

I did the dance with all the grace I could muster. I breathed a sigh of relief when our number ended. At last, it's finished!My Mom and my sister kept kidding me about my dancing but I know they were also excited to see me dance my "first dance".

I shed tears when Madam Gallo was given a certificate of appreciation by the PTA. I am sad to know taht she will be leaving UP after so many years of service. I have learned a lot from her being my adviser and at the same time my Science teacher.

Lunch time for our section was a feast. We had a great time choosing the food we want. Wow, the lechon tasted good!Everybody enjoyed the meal.

The parlor games was also fun. But our parents were not in the mood of joining. Maybe they were still full after a hearty meal. It was really a great celebration and I am again looking forward to the next year Family Day!