Fun Feb at IP - See You SUN 2/1
A-G Families Host Lunar New Year Merienda this IP SUN 2/1
Parent/Family Update, January 30, 2026
- Get your TICKETS for the Valentine Dreams Dance!
- A-G Families please sign up to bring food for Merienda Duty this Sun. We're celebrating Chinese New Year! (There is no Merienda Espesyal this month due to the Valentine Dance)
- Come to the Parent Meeting after Community Assembly to Meet the Board and find out what's coming up for the Anniversary Showcase.
- At IP, be sure to Check in AND Check out.
- Save the Date: IP SUNDAY on FEB 8 (early release)
February 2026 at IP
Schedule
IP Sundays are all-school, full cast days when all students are expected to attend.
12:15-1:30 Before IP Extracurriculars
1:30-5:00 School Age Children's Program
5:00-6/7:00 After IP Extracurriculars
Rehearsal Sundays are for general preparation for the Anniversary Showcase (rehearsal, music, tech, costume, set, props). Performers may be called for rehearsal. Scheduling decisions will be made shortly after the previous IP Sunday.
2/1 IP Sunday (Snow Make Up Day)
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 (Hold)
2/14 SAT IP Family Valentine Dreams Dance
Rehearsal: Dance Team (Hold), Rondalla Ensemble (Alt), Kalipay (Alt)
2/15 SUN Rehearsal: Rondalla Ensemble (Hold), Kalipay (Hold)
NOTE: Holiday weekend & public school vacation week
2/22 IP Sunday 8
Rehearsal: Dance Team, Rondalla Ensemble, Kalipay (Hold)
2/28 SAT Caroling Party (tentative)
The IP Board Welcomes Parents after Community Assembly
Learn about the IP 50th Anniversary cookbook project and review the calendar for the rest of the year.
You're invited...
IP Family Valentine Dreams Dance
February 14, from 4-8 pm, Watertown.
See Link/Payment Button below to Purchase Tickets.
EVENT DETAILS: Join IP on February 14, 2026 for a dreamy evening of dancing and fun!
- 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.
MERIENDA: A-G FAMILIES HOST
Our theme is "Celebrating the Lunar New Year"
Bring your TSINOY FAVES!
IP Sunday Schedule for February 1, 2026
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 Community Assembly (Downstairs Hall)
- Meet the IP Board immediately following Asssembly (Classroom 3)
- 3:10 Merienda (Righellis Hall)
- A-G Families cook and serve Merienda (see signup below)
- Classes Resume
- 5:05 - 5:15 Clean-Up & Dismissal (Binhi dismissed after Merienda)
*IP Dance Team and IP Rondalla Ensemble, please check Team Snap for rehearsal announcements.
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 Community Assembly (Downstairs Hall)
- Meet the IP Board immediately following Asssembly (Classroom 3)
- 3:10 Merienda (Righellis Hall)
- A-G Families cook and serve Merienda (see signup below)
- Classes Resume
- 5:05 - 5:15 Clean-Up & Dismissal (Binhi dismissed after Merienda)
*IP Dance Team and IP Rondalla Ensemble, please check Team Snap for rehearsal announcements.
UPDATED CHECK-IN & CHECK OUT PROCEDURE:
When you arrive, please sign in at the Welcome Table and pick up your name tag — this will serve as your “ID” for the day. *Before leaving, remember to sign out as well.* This will help us keep a current list of IP folks in the building in case of an emergency.
Families attending extracurriculars, or before/after welcome desk hours, please be sure to sign in/out in the attendance logbook.
Thank you for helping us keep everything organized and safe for everyone!
Mark Your Calendars!
IP Special Events & Community Programs 2025-2026 - SAVE-THE-DATES
2026
1/4 Balik IP 2026 - Upper School Only
2/8 CHANGE: Save the Date: IP Sunday (Early Release) - IP Tea Musicale moved to 4/12
2/14 IP Valentines Day Dance
3/8 Lowell Parent Meeting
4/12* CHANGE: IP Tea Musicale/NEFFA Rehearsal
4/25* SAT NEFFA/Dance Recital
4/26 IP Palaro Olympiks/Rehearsal
5/25* MON Rehearsal (Memorial Day)
5/30* SAT dress & tech rehearsal
5/31* Anniversary Showcase
6/27* SAT Rondalla/Kalipay Tech Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal
6/28* Rondalla/Kalipay Tour Send-Off Show
7/11 SAT Lowell Workshop
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-SUN OG IP Reunion Weekend 1976-1999
* Off-site event
All dates subject to change.