IP this Sunday, 2/8!

Parent/Family Update, February 3, 2026

• IP Schedule January to July 2026, includes 5/31 Anniversary Showcase info
• Buy your tickets to the IP VALENTINES DREAMS DANCE FEB 14
• Contribute to the IP COMMUNITY COOKBOOK by Feb 28
• Stay Connected via WhatsApp
• H-L Families Host Grab-n-Go Themed Merienda
• IP Dance Team has a Beginner & Intermediate TINIKLING WORKSHOP at 4:45pm
• Save the Date: IP SUNDAY on FEB 22

Dear IP Families,
At last! It was so nice to see everyone at IP last Sunday! And we are so excited to see you again THIS Sunday, 2/8! IP will have a short day! We heard there's something after IP that we all can't miss! =) Please see below all that's happening at IP this Sunday and beyond!
Maraming Salamat!
IP Teachers and Volunteers

Ilang troupe doing the Sarimanok dance “rising above” with golden wings!

photo and FB post by Tita Patty @ IP Dance (2/1)

visit our FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipbahay

Before School Extracurriculars

• 12:15 to 1:15
• IP Rondalla Beginner 2 & Intermediate Lessons (Lower Floor Classrooms)

School-Age Children's Program (SCP)

• 1:15 Family Check-In Begins - nametags required (see note below)
• 1:30 Classes begin. No ASSEMBLY because of Short Day
• See posted schedule at Check-in.
• Binhi, Music, Dance & IP Lab
• 3:45 Classes End
• Merienda is grab and go (H-L FAMILIES HOST)
  
  

After School Extracurriculars

• 3:45 to 4:45 Rondalla Ensemble Rehearsal
• 3:45 to 4:45 IP Dance Team Beginner and Intermediate Tinikling Workshop
  

Thanks for your patience as we iron out our process. Here is what you need to know:

• Your name badge is your "ID." We're working on replacing the old ones.
• Check your family in at the Welcome Desk and pick up your nametags.
• Return your nametags when you leave and be sure to sign out.

DANCE TEAM, RONDALLA, AV TEAM AND TEACHERS:

If you arrive before or after Welcome Desk hours, please be sure to sign in/out in the attendance logbook. You can pick up your nametags after 1:15 pm.

Thank you for helping us keep everything organized and safe for everyone!

See Signup Below!

2/1/26 Newsletter with IP SCHEDULE JANUARY TO JULY 2026 and Anniversary Showcase Info

See Link/Payment Button below to Purchase Tickets.

• Our IP Family Valentine Dreams Dance is designed for IP Community members of all ages to celebrate together. No formal dates—just bring your loved ones!
• Enjoy music by DJ Jojo Pineda and a live performance by Dad Banned. Get on the dance floor and try some new moves with DI Lolo Dido.
• Join us at 4:00 for kid-friendly fun and yummy merienda treats before the dancing begins.
• Festive Polished Casual Attire (Dressy casual with a pop of Valentine's red or pink!) No jeans, please.
• Cash bar available.

We're celebrating our 50 years the best way we know how - through food and community!

To mark this milestone, we're creating a community cookbook featuring recipes shared by YOU!

The submission form is open now!

Submit a recipe or a merienda/food item you need to have a recipe of! Let us now foods that remind you of IP (e.g. foods your teacher taught/shared at IP or a dish an IP family has made for merienda).

Fill it out too just to let us know if you'd like a copy (this helps us decide how many to print).

The form closes on Saturday February 28, so don't wait!

Join our Iskwelahang Pilipino Group Chat (2025-2026) to connect with other IP families!

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IaWTlzgNWhx9SSbhnkn89w

January

NOTE: Rondalla Ensemble rehearsals are every Sunday for both the IP Anniversary and the Summer Concert Tour, except where noted. January Rehearsal Days prioritize Rondalla Ensemble.

1/3* SAT Rehearsal Day: IP Rondalla Ensemble

1/4 SUN Balik IP - Retreat for Upper School Students & Alumni
Rehearsal: Intermediate Dance Team Cast for 1/5

1/5* MON IP Dance Team Performance, City of Lynn

1/11 SUN Teachers Meeting
Rehearsal: Rondalla Ensemble

1/18 SUN No Rondalla Rehearsal (Holiday weekend)

1/19 MON Rehearsal Day: Rondalla Choreography

1/25 POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW IP Sunday 6 (All Students)/Meet the Board
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble

1/31 SAT Rehearsal Day: Rondalla Choreo, Dance Team

February

NOTE: Rehearsal Days will prioritize Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, and Summer Concert Tour shows, Kalipay & Gamay and Rondalla Mixtape.

2/1 IP Sunday/Meet the Board/Board Meeting (Snow Make Up Day)
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble

A-G Families Host Merienda
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay (Hold)

2/8 IP Sunday 7 Early Release
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay (TBA)

2/14 SAT IP Family Valentine Dreams Dance
Rehearsal: Dance Team (Confirmed), Kalipay (TBA)

2/15 SUN Rehearsal Day: Rondalla Ensemble, Rondalla Pit Musicians, Kalipay
NOTE: Holiday weekend & public school vacation week

2/22 IP Sunday 8
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay (TBA)

2/28 SAT Caroling Party (tentative)

March

NOTE: IP has the Church booked every weekend, except for holy days. Rehearsal Days will prioritize choreography, Dance Team and Rondalla Ensemble. Anniversary show and NEFFA performers will rehearse primarily on IP Sundays, though some performers may be called for small group rehearsals on Rehearsal Days.

3/1 SUN Production Day: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

3/8 IP Sunday 9/Lowell Meeting (Daylight Saving Begins)
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

3/14* SAT Performance: Rondalla Ensemble, Boston College

3/15 SUN Rehearsal Day: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

3/22 IP Sunday 10
Rehearsal: NEFFA, Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

3/29 IP Sunday 11/March Board Meeting
Rehearsal: NEFFA, Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

April

NOTE: No Dance Team and Rondalla Performance bookings this month. Production Sundays and some Saturdays will emphasize dance, NEFFA, and rondalla. Anniversary show performers will rehearse primarily on IP Sundays, though some performers may be called for small group rehearsals on Production Sundays.and other scenes from the Anniversary Showcase.

4/4* SAT Production Day: Show Cast, Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay, NEFFA

4/5 Easter Sunday, No Rehearsal

4/11* SAT Production Day: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

4/12* IP Sunday 12 Tea Musicale/Lowell Sign Ups
Rehearsal: NEFFA, Rondalla, Kalipay

4/18* SAT Prep/Rehearsal Day: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

4/19 SUN Prep/Rehearsal Day: NEFFA Cast, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay
NOTE: Holiday weekend & public school vacation week

4/20* MON Prep/Rehearsal Day: NEFFA Cast (Alt), Rondalla Ensemble (Alt), Kalipay (Hold, Alt)

4/25* SAT NEFFA/IP Dance Recital

4/26 IP Sunday 13 Palaro Olympiks/Full Cast Rehearsal
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay

May/Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

NOTE: Expect full cast rehearsals for every Sunday in May and time spent putting the finishing touches on costumes, sets, and audience engagement projects.

5/3 IP Sunday 14:Prep/Rehearsal/Board Meeting

Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay (Hold)

5/10 IP Sunday 15/Mother’s Day/Prep/Rehearsal

5/17 IP Sunday 16: Prep/Rehearsal

5/24 SUN FULL CAST Dress Rehearsal (Alt)
Performance: Dance Team at Mayfair Harvard Square AAHM Event. (Tentative)

5/25 MON FULL CAST Dress Rehearsal (Memorial Day)

5/29 FRI Prep Day: Crew Load In

5/30 SAT FULL CAST Tech & Dress Rehearsal

5/31 IP Sunday: Anniversary Showcase (FULL CAST)/Strike & Load Out

June

To be scheduled:

Spring Teacher Meeting

Spring Cleaning

Teacher Appreciation

NOTE: No church access in June

6/1 MON Strike & Load Out (Alt)

6/7* Rondalla/Kalipay Show Rehearsal

6/14* Rondalla/Kalipay Show Rehearsal

6/19* FRI Rondalla/Kalipay Show Rehearsal

6/20* SAT Rondalla/Kalipay Show Rehearsal

6/21* SUN Rondalla/Kalipay Show Rehearsal

6/27* SAT Rondalla/Kalipay Tech Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal

6/28* SUN Rondalla/Kalipay Tour Send-Off Show, Strike, Load Out

6/30* TUE Rondalla Tour Begins

July

7/11 SAT Lowell Workshop

7/14* TUE Rondalla Tour Ends

7/22 WED Lowell Workshop

7/24* FRI Lowell Festival

7/25* SAT Lowell Festival

7/26* SUN Lowell Festival

7/31-8/2* FRI-SAT OGIP Reunion Weekend Begins - CONFIRMED

August (Proposed)

8/2* SAT OGIP Reunion/Family Day - CONFIRMED

8/3 or 8/9 SUN Lowell Appreciation

8/16 SUN Board Retreat/Training (Tentative)

8/30 SUN Teachers Kickoff Meeting (Tentative)

September to December (Proposed)

9/13 or 9/20 SUN Opening Day

9/20 or 9/27 Lesson 1

11/21 SAT or 12/5 SAT Tiangge/Holiday Bazaar

12/13 IP Sunday Pasko Celebration

12/20 IP Sunday Pasko Celebration (snow day)