ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, the researcher would like to extend her heartfelt

gratitude, and thanks to the Almighty God, for His divine guidance, blessings and

strength he had given despite of all the obstacles in life.

Sincere appreciation, and profound thanks are extended to the following

who, in one way or another, has helped her in making this thesis a success:

Cherry Mae L. Limbaco, Ph.D, CESO V – Schools Division Superintendent,

for approving the researcher’s request to launch her study in the Elementary

Schools of Damulog South District.

Mrs. Teresita G. Pamisa, the District In-charge of Damulog South District

for allowing the researcher to conduct her study in Damulog South District and for

carrying the approved letter from the division office.

Dr. Elpedio Y. Lomarda, her adviser, for his guidance, support, shared

expertise, thoughtfulness, and patience during the preparation of her manuscript.

Dr. Edwin D. Recente , Dr. Edna Curayag, Dr. Leo Jade Matalubos, the

panel of experts, for sharing their sharpness mind, giving constructive criticisms

and suggestions for the improvement of this study.

Dr. Yeselucio N. Patriarca, one of her panel at the same time her

approachable statistician, for interpreting the data and sending the result the

soonest possible.

Mr. Seferino C. Barazan, her school head, for the help and support.

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 Mrs. Juliet A. Igcalinos, Ms.Jeanilyn Dumling , Mrs. Jamrose B. Dal, Mr.

Charles Calacar, Mrs. Evalyn Espinilla, Mrs. Lizel Taping, Mrs. Hazel Ama, Mrs.

Janice Enad, Ms. Irish Vios, Mrs. Kristina Barlan, Mrs. Reah V. Literatus,

Ms.Analyn C. Baco , Mrs. Jessie Mamitez, Mrs. Krystna A. Pagulong, Grade

Three Advisers of Damulog South District, for their help and assistance in

launching the questionnaire.

The Grade Three Pupils of Damulog South District, her respondents, for

giving their time in answering the questionnaire of this research.

Mr. Milbert L. Salmasan, her beloved husband, her mentor, for the all-in and

out support and understanding.

Ms. Cherlyn M. Cantos, her best friend, Mr. Junard T.Malinis, her

brother, Ms. Mekris Jane T. Malinis, Mrs.Manilyn M. Ranque, Mrs.Mayit Bolanio,

her sisters, Mrs. Marcelina T, Malinis , her mother, Mr.Julito Malinis, her father, for

their sincerity and support.

Finally, all the people I failed to mention, to all of you, a simple “thank you”

may not be enough; but the researcher’s sincerest, and honest expression of true

feelings come from the bottom of her heart.

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