Wildcats Promoted
The Untalan Class of 2010 received their promotional certificates on Tuesday, May 25 at the University of Guam fieldhouse. They were congratulated by (from right) School Board Chairman Ronald Ayuyu, Superintendent Nerissa Bretania Underwood, Asst. Principal Tricia San Nicolas, Asst. Principal Valerie Kaipat, and Principal
Eleuterio Mesa. Not shown were Asst. Principal Dexter Fullo
and Sen. Frank Aguon.
Jason Aquino was the Valedictorian for the Class of 2010.
NJHS Inducts Students
The school's most involved 32 students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on Saturday, May 1 at the UOG Lecture Hall. There were 24 6th graders, seven 7th graders, and one 8th grader who were selected according to Character, Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Citizenship.
Teachers Featured Nationally
Untalan Middle School team leaders, content representatives, teacher leaders, and one administrator were featured in the National Staff Development Council's Learning School Alliance School Profiles Page. View it here.
Brenda Sison retires
Brenda Sison, the UMS Secretary who has been at the school for more than two decades, retired at the end of December. A farewell party and a plaque were given as parting gifts for her years of service.
A New Year, New Costs
The cost of meals have increased beginning
on Jan. 4, 2010:
| Type | Cost | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $0.50 | None |
| Lunch | $1.50 | $0.75 |
| Students eligible for Reduced-Cost Meals | ||
| Breakfast | $0.30 | $0.05 |
| Lunch | $0.40 | $0.05 |
Santa and Elves at Jingle Jungle
Santa Ryan Shipman is flanked by elves Audrey Rivera, Jonie Serisola, and Bobbie Martinez during Jingle Jungle on Dec. 7. More pictures to follow.
Gym Renovation Holds Groundbreaking
Members of the Guam Department of Education, UMS students, senators from the Guam Legislature, representatives from Loyal Pacific and representatives Taniguchi Ruth Makio Architechs take part in the ceremonial breaking of the ground to mark the start of the renovation on Dec. 9. More pictures to follow.
UMS Receives "A" Grade
Principal Eleuterio J. Mesa, Asst. Principal Valerie Haugen, and Admin. Officer Frank Castro stand next to the school's latest inspection rating. Not pictured are Asst. Principals Dexter Fullo and Tricia San Nicolas. The Department of Pulic Health and Social Services and the Division of Environmental Health conducted an inspection on Nov. 19 and rated the school with a grade of "A," based on an inspection resulting in 10 demerit points. The Administrative team would like to thank the maintenance department, support staff, and the UMS faculty for the 2 letter upgrade--the first in more than a decade!
Ghouls & Goblins Goin' Green
Recycled items brought in by students in Reading teacher Heather Waltz's class captured the winning prize for the Halloween decorating contest. Sponsored by SBA, the theme was Ghouls and Goblins Goin' Green.
VIEW A SLIDESHOW OF MORE PHOTOS HERE.
Additional Picture Day
There will be one more Picture Day on Nov. 25 in the UMS Library from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m by Premium Art Photo. Students can order packets or just take their school ID photo.
Wildcats in the News
The Pacific News Center had an article about Untalan's participation in the Learning Schools Alliance initiative. Read it here.
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L.P. Untalan was selected for participation in the nationwide initiative, the NSDC Learning Schools Alliance. In 2008, LPUMS received its 2nd, 6-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
