IP this SUN, 9/27!
Watching the Weather
Community Update 9/25/2026
- Corrections made 9/26/2026 - Free Shopping Period includes 9/13, 9/27, 10/4 and 10/18. Calendar corrections made for March and July dates have been added,
LESSON 1 BEGINS @ WATERTOWN
IP SY 2026-2026 THEME
IP SHOPPING PERIOD
SEP 27, OCT 4 & OCT 18
TRY IP CLASSES BEFORE REGISTERING
!! WEATHER WATCH !!
Please check your email on Sunday morning in case we need to cancel IP. You should receive a cancellation message by 9am at the latest. The current storm watch says that high winds will end by 2 AM on Sunday.
At the next IP, be sure to join the IP Community on WhatsApp group chat. Signing up for the IP Announcements group will allow us to send you urgent updates via text, like snow delays and cancellations! You can also sign up for other groups relevant for your family, including Binhi, Ilang, Sampa, Boni and Rizal. We'll have info at the IP Welcome Desk.
Interested in Rondalla?
IP Sunday Schedule
12:15 to 1:15
- IP Rondalla Intermediate Lesson (same Lower Floor Classroom)
- Anyone interested in possibly joining Beginner Rondalla, please come to the Lower Floor Classroom central area (IP Cafe) at 12:45pm
- IP DANCE TEAM, will reach out via email or Teamsnap
- 1:15
Family Check-In Begins - nametags required
1:30 Community Assembly (Downstairs Hall)
IP Classes - Binhi, Buhay Pinoy, Dance, Music, Palaro, Leadership
3:10 Merienda A-G FAMILIES HOST
Classes Resume
5:05 - 5:15 Clean-Up & Dismissal (Binhi dismissed after Merienda)
Extracurriculars immediately after Dismissal
IP Rondalla Ensemble Rehearsal (Atrium)
- IP DANCE TEAM, will reach out via email or Teamsnap
A-G FAMILIES HOST MERIENDA
THIS SUNDAY, 9/27
This Sunday, A-G Families will host merienda – bring a potluck dish, set up, serve, and clean up on Sunday. Whenever possible, we encourage parents to emphasize Filipino food.
Please also bring your own water bottle, filled.
For an overview of Merienda click HERE.
Since we have a storm coming, we thought we’d go with what’s quick and easy for you this time.
Theme: Anything That’s Easy!
Looking for inspiration on this theme? Check out the following links:
"Kid-Friendly Filipino Recipes" from our friends at Campfire Creates
Don't have time to cook at home? Check out these restaurants super close to IP:
IP SCHOOL CALENDAR SY 2026-2027
SEPTEMBER
9/13 SUN Opening Day
9/27 Lesson 1
OCTOBER
10/4 Lesson 2
10/18 Lesson 3
NOVEMBER
11/1 Lesson 4
11/15 Lesson 5
11/21 SAT HOLD Tiangge/Holiday Bazaar (or ALT 12/5 SAT)
11/22 Lesson 6
DECEMBER
12/5 SAT HOLD ALT Tiangge/Holiday Bazaar (or 11/21 SAT TBD)
12/6 Lesson 7
12/13 IP Pasko Celebration
JANUARY
1/3 Lesson 8
1/10 Lesson 9
1/25 Lesson 10
FEBRUARY
2/1 Lesson 11
FEB/MAR IP Dance TBD
2/28 Tea Musicale
MARCH
3/14 Lesson 12
3/21 Lesson 13
APRIL
4/4 Lesson 14
4/11 Palaro Olympics
NEFFA/IP Dance Recital
MAY
5/2 Lesson 15
5/15 Lesson 16 & Graduation Rehearsal
5/23 SAT HOLD ALT IP Graduation
5/24 HOLD IP Graduation (or ALT 5/23 SAT)
JULY
7/17 SAT Lowell Prep Workshop
7/21 WED Lowell Prep Workshop
7/23 FRI Lowell Folk Festival Food Booth Day 1
7/24 SAT Lowell Folk Festival Food Booth Day 2
7/25 SUN Lowell Folk Festival Food Booth Day 3
Now holding classes in Watertown!
Programs for all ages: Cultural Exploration | History | Folk Dance | Rondalla Instruction | Arts & Crafts | Music | Fil-Am Studies | Language Exposure | Cooking | Multigenerational Family Activities
Private IP Facebook Group (Members Only)
www.facebook.com/groups/ipbahay
Donating to IP
If you would like to support our work, please donate online via PayPal or Venmo to to @ipbahayboston, a debit or credit card or in person with cash or a check made payable to "Iskwelahang Pilipino."
Book a Performance or Educational Presentation
Rondalla, Dance, Caroling, Educational Content
Socials: @ipbahayboston
Email: ipbahayboston@gmail.com
Website: www.ipbahay.org | www.filipinoschool.boston
News: https://www.smore.com/u/iskwelahangpilipino
Parent Resource Folder: https://tinyurl.com/IPParentResources
Phone: 617-564-3319
Mail: 303 Wyman Street, Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451-1255