IP Reminder: 3/22 @temp location

Dear IP Families,

Please be aware that the Greek Church is celebrating Independence Day this Sunday, March 22. IP has found a temporary location just for this IP Sunday. Location is at Armenian Cultural and Education Center, 47 Nichols Ave, Watertown, MA 02472 (one block from IP at the end of Elton Av which is the street behind the church). Parking for the ACEC is the lot across the street from their main entrance at the corner of Elton and Nichols. (Map is attached.)

We are so happy to find a place so close as backup and appreciate everyone's understanding as we make this temporary space work! Please also note that IP is Back to Back and 3/29 IP Sunday will be at the Greek Church!

Also please check out the new Welcome Table Staffing sign-up link below. Please consider signing-up for the available slots. Aside from merienda time, it is so nice to see families/students who congregate by the front door and have the opportunity to fellowship/chat and meet everyone at the start of IP! Thank you for your help!

Also, don't forget to reserve your free IP 50 T-SHIRT!
See more reminders below!

Maraming Salamat!

Parent/Family Update, March 17, 2026

• Reserve your free IP50 tshirt!

• Link to Spring 2026 IP Welcome Table Staffing

• MERIENDA - H-L Families Host - PICNIC PARTY! FINGER FOODS only. We have no kitchen.

• IP Schedule January to July 2026, includes 5/31 Anniversary Showcase info
• IP Production Info Page (Find Weekly Rehearsal Calls ++)
• Stay Connected via WhatsApp

Absence Form

Before School Extracurriculars

• 12:15 to 1:15
• IP Rondalla Beginner 1, 2 & Intermediate Lessons (@ACEC specific room, TBD)

School-Age Children's Program (SCP)

• 1:15 Family Check-In Begins - nametags required (see link for Welcome Table Staffing)
• 1:30 Community Assembly
• Binhi, IP Lab, Music, Dance Classes Begin
• 3:10 Merienda - H-L FAMILIES HOST
• PICNIC PARTY! FINGER FOODS only. We have no kitchen.
• Classes Resume
• 5:05 - 5:15 Clean-Up & Dismissal (Binhi dismissed after Merienda)
• Need to be out of new location by 5:30pm

After School Extracurriculars

• IP Rondalla Ensemble rehearses after IP (Greek Church)
• 5:05-6:15 Ensemble Rehearsal
• IP Dance Intermediate Team Rehearsal after IP

PICNIC STYLE MERIENDA!

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR WATER BOTTLES!

FINGER FOODS ONLY.
We have no kitchen.

MARAMING SALAMAT!

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)