Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK)

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February 21, 2026

🌸 Spring 2026 Enrollment Opens Today! 🌸

Hey friends, family, and community,

Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK) is excited to announce enrollment for our 6-Week Spring Hybrid Program beginning March 8 through April 19 (every Sunday morning)!

Our hybrid program is designed for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade, creating a dynamic space to explore Filipino language, culture, history, values, and identity through engaging, community-centered learning, both in person and virtually.

🗓 Program Dates: March 8 – April 19 (6 Sundays)
📍 Hybrid Format (In-Person + Virtual)
👧🏽👦🏽 Open to K–8 students

Class Times:
• K–2: 10:00–11:00 AM
• 3–5: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 6–8: 9:00–10:30 AM

💰 Registration Fee: $300 for 6 sessions
✨ $25 sibling discount available
Includes sessions, BNK shirt, and supplies
(Payment plans available upon request.)

At BNK, every child deserves an education that reflects who they are, where they see themselves in the stories, lessons, and celebrations. Our histories matter, and your child’s journey of self-discovery starts here.

👉 Enrollment opens February 21, 2026!
Secure your spot at: 🌐 www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

Questions? Email us at 📧 bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com

Let’s make this spring meaningful, empowering, and rooted in culture. 🇵🇭✨

Salamat,
Ann Reginio, Dr. Tony Santa Ana & the BNK Team

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Our School's Shared Values

Kapwa

Adding to the embedded thread of humilty, humbleness, and trust

Bayanihan

Giving back to our community by paying it forward

Magalang

Respecting our Elders & Embracing Cultural Differences

BNK Hybrid Spring Program Class Schedule

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Kindergarten-2nd Grade

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Filipino Language

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Filipino Studies

3rd-5th Grade

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Filipino Language Class

11:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Filipino Studies

6th-8th Grade

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Filipino Language

9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

Filipino Studies

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🌸 Spring 2026 Enrollment Opens Today, February 21! 🌸

Hey friends, family, and community,

Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK) is excited to announce enrollment for our 6-Week Spring Hybrid Program beginning March 8 through April 19 (every Sunday morning)!

Our hybrid program is designed for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade, creating a dynamic space to explore Filipino language, culture, history, values, and identity through engaging, community-centered learning, both in person and virtually.

🗓 Program Dates: March 8 – April 19 (6 Sundays)
📍 Hybrid Format (In-Person + Virtual)
👧🏽👦🏽 Open to K–8 students

Class Times:
• K–2: 10:00–11:00 AM
• 3–5: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 6–8: 9:00–10:30 AM

💰 Registration Fee: $300 for 6 sessions
✨ $25 sibling discount available
Includes sessions, BNK shirt, and supplies
(Payment plans available upon request.)

At BNK, every child deserves an education that reflects who they are, where they see themselves in the stories, lessons, and celebrations. Our histories matter, and your child’s journey of self-discovery starts here.

👉 Enrollment opens February 21, 2026!
Secure your spot at: 🌐 www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

Questions? Email us at 📧 bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com

Let’s make this spring meaningful, empowering, and rooted in culture. 🇵🇭✨

Salamat,
Ann Reginio, Dr. Tony Santa Ana & the BNK Team

We had a great time hosting families from all generations coming together for parol making to celebrate and reconnect with their Filipino culture this holiday season. We also loved seeing our BNK students!

Thanks for joining us!

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We extend our sincere gratitude to Jobeth DeVera and NBC’s California Live for featuring Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK) in celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM). It was an honor to share the story and vision of our Filipino American cultural and social justice school. We also wish to thank our community for their continued support and steadfast belief in our mission to uplift and empower through education and cultural pride.

Here is the link to the story https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/entertainment/california-live/rooted-in-culture-inside-san-joses-filipino-immersion-school/3959425/

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Catch BNK on TV tomorrow for California Live’s special segment celebrating Filipino American History Month! 🎉
Tune in live at 11:30 a.m. on NBC Bay Area — we’d love for you and your family to watch and celebrate with us! 🇵🇭💛

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Come join our BNK Family Social this Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1:00-2:00pm at @cafe_86 in San Jose!

All our welcome! This is a great opportunity for us to kick off Filipino American History Month together, mingle, and catch up after our summer program!

Fellow BNK parent and local artist @paperpicturemama will be doing a pop-up in front of the cafe. Her artwork supports Filipino youth programs in the Bay Area.

Grab a snack, bring a picnic blanket, and come hang out with us. See you there!

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BNK Celebration Day! 🎉

As we wrap up our summer program, our amazing children shared all that they’ve learned in such a beautiful way! From songs, skits, and poems to a special cookbook project filled with family recipes, they truly shined. They even sang and recited in Tagalog, nakakabilib talaga! 💖

We are so proud of you, mga bata. Great job to all our Bayani ng Kabataan students! 🌟👏

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During BNK Summer Session 6, our students explored what it means to be an aktibista. For children, being an aktibista can feel like being a real-life superhero! It means noticing when something is unfair, speaking up when others feel too shy, and imagining a world where everyone is safe, respected, and happy. Our students learned that activism can be as simple as standing up for a friend, protecting the Earth by recycling, or celebrating and sharing their culture with pride. Even small actions can make a big difference! Our BNK parents also had a parent dialogue to talk about the future of BNK.

We also spent time practicing for our upcoming Celebration Day, which is happening today! Our students are so excited to share with their families everything they’ve been learning at BNK. And the fun doesn’t stop there, next week is our final day and field trip, where we’ll close out the summer with even more memories together. We can’t wait to celebrate as a community!

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We are excited to welcome Kristian Kabuay as our special community guest this Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 1–2 PM at Northside Community Center. Kristian will share about Filipino traditional tattoos through his book Little Mambabatok, and we invite youth to join this fun and educational event. This is also a great opportunity for potential BNK students to experience the spirit of our summer program.

If you’d like your child to attend, please email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com to RSVP. The cost is $25 per child.

Note: Current BNK summer program students do not need to RSVP.

Kristian Kabuay is a Filipino American artist and cultural practitioner who brings the rich traditions of the Philippines to life. He is known for reviving Baybayin, the pre-colonial Philippine script, through creative ways like traditional tattoos, augmented reality, and multimedia art, helping families and youth connect with their heritage.

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BNK Session 5’s theme is Bayanihan (pronounced: bah-yah-nee-han) a special Filipino word that means working together to help each other, especially in times of need.

A long time ago, in villages in the Philippines, when a family needed to move to a new home, their neighbors would all come together to help carry the whole house (called a bahay kubo) to a new place. People would lift the house using big bamboo poles, and many hands made the work easier. This spirit of helping one another without asking for anything in return is called bayanihan.

Today, bayanihan doesn’t just mean carrying houses, it can be any act of kindness where people unite to support each other, like helping during storms, sharing food, cleaning up together, or taking care of someone who’s sick.

Bayanihan is like teamwork, kindness, and being a good neighbor, all in one word. It reminds us that when we help each other, we are stronger and happier together.

Are you ready for BNK session 6 today? We are almost closing on BNK’s Summer Program and we learned so much!

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Amazing BNK Session 4 with our community guests Tita Chef Charleen Caabay, the first Filipino American to win Food Network’s Chopped and Tita Joanne Boston, the co-founder of the Filipino Food Movement talking about pandesal and your favorite palaman.

We also had Kuya RJ Payomo founder of Kawayan Folk Arts who came and taught us Lapay Bantigue a dance from Masbate.

Also, maraming salamat to Tita Jobeth Devera with NBC’s California Live for visiting us and doing a feature story about BNK.

Who’s excited for BNK Session 5 today!!

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Three sessions down already, can you believe it? This week, we had an awesome visit from Silicon Valley Kali, who shared the art of Filipino Martial Arts with us. 🥋🇵🇭

Now who’s excited for BNK Session 4 this Sunday? I heard a celebrity chef is stopping by and we’ll be learning some Filipino folk dancing! Plus, rumor has it BNK might be on TV! 😱📺 Let’s goooo!

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Session 2 at BNK was full of heart and history! Our theme, Kuwento, came to life with a special visit from Lolo Oscar, Oscar Peñaranda, the very first teacher of Filipino American Studies. He shared stories that reminded us how powerful our voices are, and how storytelling (kuwento) can shape both culture and scholarship.

We also proudly introduced our BNK generations and welcomed this class as BNK’s 4th generation! Tita Ann had some fun with our Manang Dawn class, asking them their favorite Tagalog words, lots of smiles and laughter all around.

Who’s excited for tomorrow? We heard we’re learning about Filipino martial arts, see you there! 🥋🇵🇭

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I love Filipino School! I wish I had it everyday! 💜

Recap of our epic first session!

Are you ready for session 2 today?

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✨ Due to community demand, we’ve re-opened enrollment — and spots are still available!

There’s still time to join BNK’s Summer Program! A few spaces remain, so don’t miss this chance to be part of something meaningful and fun this summer. ☀️🌺

Interested? Register today at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com or email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com.

Let’s make this summer unforgettable! 🇵🇭👧🏽🧒🏽📚

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First day of BNK was a success! Mahal namin ang Bayani ng Kabataan! Mabuhay ang mga bata! 🇵🇭🇺🇸

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Say what?! One more chance to join BNK?!
That’s right—you heard it! Parents and students have all day Saturday, July 12 to grab a spot in our epic Filipino Summer Program for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade!

🌟 Maraming Salamat to our student Emma for sharing her heartfelt experience with BNK!

✨ Don’t miss out—register now at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com!

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We’re proud to introduce our amazing Bayani ng Kabataan Summer 2025 Teachers! 🌞📚🇵🇭

👩🏽‍🏫 Dr. Valerie “Auntie Baba” Fernandez (K–2)
Veteran SF educator blending Ethnic Studies, food, music, and storytelling to help youth connect with their roots.

👩🏽‍🏫 Cathleen “Ate Cat” Escolta (3–5)
Ilokano & Tagalog teacher from Salinas, PEP educator, and passionate Ethnic Studies advocate.

👩🏽‍🏫 Kiana “Ate Kiana” Star Signey (6–8)
Educator and storyteller with deep roots in FilAm Studies—ready to explore identity, culture, and art with our youth!

👩🏽‍🏫 Neri “Tita Neri” Miranda (Filipino Language)
Pampanga native, language teacher, composer, and faith-based educator supporting immigrant communities across the Bay.

Tomorrow is the last day to register for Bayani ng Kabataan’s Summer Program. Register now at www.bnkfilamchoolsj.com.

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Student Reflections from the Guiriba Girls — A Founding Family of BNK!

From the very beginning, the Guiriba sisters have been an important part of Bayani ng Kabataan. We’ve had the joy of watching them grow, deepen their pride in their heritage, and build lasting friendships rooted in shared culture and community.

Their love for BNK shines through, and they look forward to the program each and every year!

✨ Don’t forget—just 3 days left to register for BNK’s Summer Program! Come be a part of something meaningful this summer!

Register now: www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

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ONLY ONE MORE WEEK till the first day of BNK!

Powerful testimonials from our BNK students Dante and Mateo who has been with us since day 1. Also, checkout how Dante made his own beats in the background.

Have you registered yet? Heard there are limited spots left! No one wants to miss out on a Filipino American School for K-8th graders!

Register now at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

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Ann Reginio, founder and owner of Bayani ng Kabataan, was once a young student in this very program back in the late 90s. Inspired by her own experience, she dreamed of bringing it back but this time as an educator and community leader to give back and pay it forward. Through her journey, she realized how important it is for children to learn about Filipino culture and history at an early age, as it plays a big role in their identity and development.

That dream came to life in the summer of 2021 when Bayani ng Kabataan was reborn. And by spring 2025, we proudly expanded to include middle school students! We are truly grateful for the growth of our school and the amazing families who’ve joined our community.

We warmly invite you to register your child for our annual summer program at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com. Don’t wait, spots are filling up quickly!

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We only have two weeks left till BNK Summer Program begins!

Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK) Summer Program is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to be back in person at the Jacinto “Tony” Siquig (JTS) Northside Community Center in San Jose, CA!

🎉 Save the date: Sunday, July 13, 2025! (First day of class)

We’re inviting all youth, especially those entering Kindergarten through 8th grade who are curious and excited to explore Filipino language, culture, history, and identity through fun, community-centered learning!

💡 Regular registration starts Saturday, June 28

📅 Last day to enroll: Friday, July 11 or till all spots are filled in!

Every child deserves an education that reflects their identity, where they can see themselves in the stories, lessons, and celebrations. Our histories matter, and your child’s journey of self-discovery starts here.

🚨 Spots are limited, so don’t wait, register now!

👉 Register by clicking the Enroll Now tab on our website:

🌐 www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

Got questions? Reach out to us at 📧 bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com or visit our site for more info.

A payment plan is available upon request.

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Last day for Early Bird Registration! 🚨♥️

Join us for Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK) Summer Program at the Jacinto “Tony” Siquig Northside Community Center in San Jose, CA.

🎒 For kids, incoming kindergarten –8th grade ✏️ Regular Registration: June 28– July 11
🗓 First day: Sunday, July 13, 2025
🌟 Spots are limited!
❓Any questions, comments, concerns? Contact us via bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com.

Supported by @fanhs.scv 🇵🇭✨

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BNK, a space for our Filipino/a/x youth to be proud of their culture and who they are!

3 more days left to catch our early bird registration price for our annual BNK Summer Program at JTS Northside Community Center in San Jose, CA! Calling all incoming kindergarteners to 8th grade, join BNK now!

Register now at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com!

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Hey friends, family, and community, help us spread the word!

Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK) Summer Program is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to be in person at the Jacinto “Tony” Siquig (JTS) Northside Community Center in San Jose, CA!

🎉 Save the date: Sunday, July 13, 2025! (First day of class)

We’re inviting all youth, especially those entering Kindergarten through 8th grade who are curious and excited to explore Filipino language, culture, history, and identity through fun, community-centered learning!

✨ Early Bird Registration opens June 19 and runs through Friday, June 27

💡 Regular registration starts Saturday, June 28

📅 Last day to enroll: Friday, July 11

Every child deserves an education that reflects their identity, where they can see themselves in the stories, lessons, and celebrations. Our histories matter, and your child’s journey of self-discovery starts here.

🚨 Spots are limited, so don’t wait, register early and lock in our special early bird rate!

👉 Register now by clicking the Enroll Now tab on our website:

🌐 www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

Got questions? Reach out to us at 📧 bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com or visit our site for more info.

Let’s make this summer meaningful, fun, and empowering! 🇵🇭✨

Thank you to @fanhs.scv for their partnership and support.

Salamat,

Ann Reginio, Dr. Tony Santa Ana, and BNK Team

One month away from Bayani ng Kabataan’s (BNK) Summer Program and we are going in person in San Jose, CA!

Save the date, Sunday, July 13, 2025!

We’re calling all youth, especially incoming Kindergarten through 8th grade—who are curious and excited to learn about Filipino language, culture, history, and more!

Early bird registration kicks off next week, and we’d love your help spreading the word! Every child deserves an education that reflects who they are—one where they see themselves in the stories, lessons, and celebrations. Our histories matter, and they deserve a place in their learning journey. Let’s make that happen together!

For more information email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com or visit our website at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com.

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Hello, BNK Families and Future Friends!

We are so excited to invite a very special community guest speaker to our virtual event with Mattel Barbie Creator, Carlyle Nuera! 🌟 He recently designed the stunning Filipina Barbie Signature – Sun Goddess, which was released in October 2024!

Join us on Sunday, April 6, from 10 AM to 11 AM during our Spring Online Program Class for an inspiring talk with Carlyle Nuera. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about his journey as a designer and how he brought this beautiful Filipina Barbie to life!

✨ Who Can Attend?

Current and former BNK students

Families on our BNK Interest List

📩 RSVP is required! Email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com to reserve your spot and receive the Zoom link for this exciting event.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💖✨

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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK)- The Filipino American Cultural and Social Justice School is back and ready for 2025!

We’re excited to kick off the year with the launch of our inaugural BNK Spring Virtual Classes every Sunday morning for 6 weeks starting March 9! Don’t sleep on this last day to register is March 5!

If you have a child or know children interested in learning Filipino language, Philippine and Filipino American culture, history, community, and social justice, encourage them to enroll! Our virtual format allows us to reach communities that may not have access to this unique curriculum.

Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, family, and community!

For more details, visit www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com or email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com.

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Don’t forget to register for Bayani ng Kabataan’s Virtual Spring Program for youth K-8th grade!

For more information or to register visit our website at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

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Introducing our Bayani ng Kabataan Spring Virtual Program Team.

Filipino American and Philippine Studies Teacher

Ann Reginio (Tita Ann) is an educator, community organizer, and advocate for the preservation of Filipino culture, with over 15 years of experience in teaching and community engagement. She holds an MA in Educational Leadership and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Organizational Learning and Leadership at Seattle University.

As the founder and educator of Bayani ng Kabataan, a cultural and social justice school for Filipino American youth, and a National Trustee of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), Ann Reginio has made a lasting impact on her community. She co-founded Filipino Americans Coming Together San Jose (FACTsj) and founded FAHM Jam, while also playing a key role in establishing Delano Manongs Park, the first park in the United States dedicated to Filipino farmworkers. Her efforts to preserve and share Filipino American history extend to initiatives like the Pinoytown Tour SJ. Beyond her local contributions, Reginio is dedicated to global advocacy through projects like Lola Weavers, which supports elderly weavers in the Philippines, blending cultural preservation with social impact.

Filipino Language Teacher

Arrianne Navidad (Ate Anndee) (she/siya) is an educator and cultural steward who began teaching Filipino language and culture with Filipino Cultural School in 2017. While in undergrad, she was also a Tagalog teacher for children, teens, and parents with Tagalog Kids. At UCLA, she was a Sociology major and Education Studies minor and taught peers about the history of Filipino Cultural Nights. Since graduating, she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of San Francisco and has been a social studies teacher in Los Angeles. Currently, she is having a lot of fun teaching U.S. Government and Politics and Chicanx Studies.

Don’t forget to register for our Spring Virtual Program which is open for youth from K-8th Grade! Visit us at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com.

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HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE A NEW CLASS ADDED, we will have a MIDDLE SCHOOL class for 6th-8th grade!

Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK)- The Filipino American Cultural and Social Justice School is back and ready for 2025!

We’re excited to kick off the year with the launch of our inaugural BNK Spring Virtual Classes every Sunday morning for 6 weeks starting March 9! Don’t sleep on this last day to register is March 5!

If you have a child or know children interested in learning Filipino language, Philippine and Filipino American culture, history, community, and social justice, encourage them to enroll! Our virtual format allows us to reach communities that may not have access to this unique curriculum.

Mark your calendars! Our 2025 events are open to all and start saving the dates and join us!

Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, family, and community!

For more details, visit www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com or email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com.

#bnkfilamschoolsj #filipinoamerican #filamchildren #springprogram #filamschool #bayaningkabataan #childrenheroes #filameducation #k-6filamschool #elementaryagechildren #culturalschool #summervirtualprogram #filipinoschool #knowhistoryknowself #nohistorynoself #payitforward #nextgenerationfilams #filamyouth #proudfilipinx

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Attention children in kindergarten-6th grade join Bayani ng Kabataan! Last day for early bird registration prices is today for BNK’s Spring Virtual Program! Learn Filipino Language, Philippine and Filipino American culture and values, history, community, and more!

Register at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com

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Early bird registration starts today and ends on Feb. 16!

Register for Bayani ng Kabataan’s (BNK) Inaugural Spring Virtual Program starting March 9-April 13 every Sunday at 10 am for six weeks for Kindergarten-6th Grade. Our virtual format allows us to reach communities that may not have access to this unique curriculum for our Filipino kids! 😊

Help us spread the word!

Secure a spot now as our classes fill up fast at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com and link is in our bio.

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Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK)- The Filipino American Cultural and Social Justice School is back and ready for 2025!

We’re excited to kick off the year with the launch of our inaugural BNK Spring Virtual Classes every Sunday morning for 6 weeks starting March 9! Early bird registration opens on Monday, February 10, don’t miss out!

If you have a child or know children interested in learning Filipino language, Philippine and Filipino American culture, history, community, and social justice, encourage them to enroll! Our virtual format allows us to reach communities that may not have access to this unique curriculum.

Mark your calendars! Our 2025 events are open to all and start saving the dates and join us!

Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends, family, and community!

For more details, visit www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com or email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com.

#bnkfilamschoolsj #filipinoamerican #filamchildren #springprogram #filamschool #bayaningkabataan #childrenheroes #filameducation #k-6filamschool #elementaryagechildren #culturalschool #summervirtualprogram #filipinoschool #knowhistoryknowself #nohistorynoself #payitforward #nextgenerationfilams #filamyouth #proudfilipinx

Hello BNK family!

Let’s come together to care for our community with a park clean-up at Delano’s Manong Park San Jose on Sunday, February 9, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Afterward, we’ll kick off the upcoming BNK Spring Online Classes (starting in March) with a fun-filled BNK picnic!

It’s a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share for lunch. We’ll also enjoy games and storytime together.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Let’s make it a day to remember!

#bnkfilamschoolsj #filipinoamericanschool #culturalschool #delanomanongspark #delanomanongsparksanjose #sanjose

Kicking off Filipino American History Month (FAHM), Bayani ng Kabataan (BNK) held our Annual Family Picnic at Delano Manong’s Park, San Jose. From playing traditional Filipino Games, to learning how to make turon, and story time. The children enjoyed a full day being with the BNK community! We also want to welcome all of our new families! Looking forward to BNK programs in 2025 continue to follow us for upcoming announcements! If you have any inquiries please visit our school website at www.bnkfilamschoolsj.com or email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com.

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Happy Filipino American History Month!

Follow FANHS National @fanhs_national to learn more about Filipino American History all throughout October!

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We would like to invite everyone, all past, current, and future BNK students and families to join us on Sunday, September 29 from 12-4 p.m. at Delano Manongs Park, San Jose (Address Gimelli Way, San Jose, CA 95133) for our Annual Bayani ng Kabataan Picnic. We will be kickin’ off Filipino American History Month with our BNK Community!

There will be multiple activities to do for the children. Bring a dish, appetizer, or dessert serving 20-25 people to add to our potluck! Attached is the flyer. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please RSVP by emailing us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com by Friday, July 27 if your family will be attending the picnic.

What to Bring:
Banigs/Blankets/Chairs
Sunscreen
Comfortable Shoes
Potluck Entree
Bring a small object from home that honors any family member that has passed. (We will be creating an Ancestors Altar)

This will also be a good time for you to reunite with our students, parents, and educators. You will also learn more about our BNK Programs for the upcoming year.

Best,
Tita Ann, Tito Tony, and the BNK Team

Please email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com for any questions. See you there!!

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Hey BNK community! We will be moving our Annual BNK picnic to Sunday, September 29 from 12-4 pm at Delano Manongs Park-San Jose. What a great way to kick off Filipino American History Month! Please email us at bnkfilamschoolsj@gmail.com for any questions. See you there!!

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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you for your continued support with Bayani ng Kabataan and expressing interest in our summer programming this year. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our BNK Filipino American Cultural and Social Justice School programming will be postponed until 2025. Feel free to check out similar programs relatively nearby such as Raising Ancestors Summer Camp (Daly City) or Sama Sama Cooperative (East Bay).

To keep building our community, we plan to hold our Annual Summer BNK Family Picnic on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Delano Manongs Park from 12-4 p.m. Keep your eye out for announcements on our IG account or website! We would love to see you our BNK kids and families. We look forward to bringing you more BNK classes in 2025!

Maraming salamat,
Ann Reginio, Dr. Tony Santa Ana, and BNK Team

During the last day of AANHPI Heritage Month, Tita Ann was asked by NBC Bay Area News to do a feature story about the work that she does for her Filipino American community. She is very proud to share all the beautiful things that BNK had brought to the youth! Some of you may even see other familiar faces in the new story! Salamat Tita Ann for everything that you do!

Who is ready for BNK this summer???? Remember first day of class is always the Saturday after 4th of July weekend! Look out for registration information soon! We are excited to make some fun announcements for our summer programming for 2024!

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On the last day of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NBC Bay Area News will be airing Tita Ann’s feature story today at 4:30 pm PT. Catch it as it airs today! For the past month she has been working on it and happy to share with my friends, family, and community. This is one of her most humblest experience and thank you to the NBC Bay Area News team especially Audrey Asistio for pitching her story and passion work! BNK is definitely a big part of the story. We will share the link once it is available. 💜💜

#aanhpiheritagemonth #nbcbayarea #passionwork #nbcbayareanews #heartwork

Check out Tita Ann as she was on NBC’s California Live show in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month talking about Lola Weavers, one of her many passion projects. Here Tita Ann shares her heart work helping our Lolas and elderly from the Tinguian tribe’s weaving community of Abra, Philippines. Here Tita Ann helps them with their everyday life and preserving their work of art.

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Unveiling of the Pinoytown Mural in San Jose’s Japantown yesterday! (Corner of Sixth and Jackson St)

Two years in the making and trying to push through plans of a mural project in San Jose. We are happy to say that we finally found a home to paint the story of Filipino Americans in SJ! Unfortunately, murals that represented us (FilAms in SJ) was painted on or diminished from city property. 🥹😞 So here we are again decades later making a mark back into our city that our contributions as Filipinos in San Jose started in the early 1900s. Since then, it had paved waves for generations and generations of families who call San Jose their home! This mural has now opened doors for other opportunities uplifting our FilAm artists and history through future art installations! 💜 This is for you San Jose and mga bata! Thanks to all of our BNK families and students who supported this mural celebration!

Maraming SALAMAT to the community who wholeheartedly came to the unveiling, to the muralists Ana Bones and Jordan Gabriel, to the Pinoytown SJ Mural Committee, FANHS-Santa Clara Valley, Kogura Family and Company, Japantown Neighborhood and Businesses, Councilman Omar Torres, and FACTsj we could have not done it, if y’all didn’t believe in the project! 😊

#fanhs #fanhsscv #pinoytownsj #pinoytownsanjose #pinoytownmuralunveiling #sanjosefilams #representationmatters #markyourcity #bnkfilamschoolsj

Our Second Annual Pinoytown Holiday Festival hosted by FACE and FACTsj was featured on NBC Bay Area News on Christmas Eve! Thank you for highlighting our event in the South Bay and giving back to our community during the holidays!

#pinoytownholidayfestival #pinoytownsj #face #factsj #secondannualholidayfestival #nbcbayareanews

Embracing the artistry of Filipino parol making! 🌟✨ Crafting these vibrant lanterns is a cherished tradition that lights up our homes during the holiday season. Let creativity shine and traditions flourish!

Join us on December 15th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Filipino Community Center for a festive tradition of parol making! Let's illuminate the night with creativity! 🌟✨ #ParolMakingWorkshop #FilipinoTraditions #HolidayCrafts

On October 18, 1587, the first documented people of Asian descent set foot in what is now known as the United States. Here is a story from our BNK student Myles about his first visit to Morro Bay, CA.

“I had mixed emotions in visiting Morro Bay, the land where the first Filipinos arrived in the U.S. It was exciting to celebrate this history because I was proud that they were strong and resilient enough to make it all this way. At the same time was sad because they were under Spanish rule and were forced into working difficult jobs. Overall, I’m glad that we were able to go as a family and that my little sister experienced it too.”

-Myles F., 6th Grade

This is the reason why October is celebrated as Filipino American History Month!

📸: Camille Llanes-Fontanilla and Jeanne Gillette

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We are so proud of our BNK student Lana, who did a presentation for her class in honor of Filipino American History Month! Here she is sharing Herstory. 🇵🇭 🇺🇸

We love to see our students take their learnings from BNK and teach others. It’s so beautiful to witness!

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Myles had a transformative experience in BNK’s inaugural class. His identity was affirmed; he saw himself in the stories, curriculum and experiences of his peers, which is different from typical school year experience. He learned about our Filipino symbols, language, arts and foods, which made him proud of where he comes from and our people. We look forward to being a part of the BNK family for years to come

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