Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-48 Dated 06/16/2023
Re: June 19 and June 28 Holidays
Dear AWS Community,
Please be advised that the school campus and Administration office will be closed on the following government declared holidays:
June 19 – Laguna Day
June 28 – Eid’l Adha
Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-47 Dated 06/09/2023
Re: June 12 Philippine Independence Day National Holiday
Dear AWS Community,
Please be advised that the school campus and Administration office will be closed on Monday, June 12, Philippine Independence Day national holiday.
Administration office hours will resume on Tuesday, June 13.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-46 Dated 05/29/2023
Re: Enrollment and Administration Office Summer Schedule
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please take note of some friendly reminders:
1. Regular enrollment for School Year 2023-2024 is on-going until July 10. Please disregard the enrollment schedule sent last March 3.
2. All returning students need to settle all unpaid cafeteria, cafe and school fees, return all borrowed books and equipment and be cleared by their Main or Sponsor Teacher and the Accounting Dept. prior to enrolling for next school year.
3. Administration Office hours:
May 29 – 30
8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
June 2 – 30
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Starting July 3
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
4. Late enrollment is from July 11 up to August 4, with a late enrollment fee of ₱5,000 for each student.
5. The school campus and Administration office will be closed on May 31 and June 1 for a scheduled faculty and staff summer outing and rest day.
Administration office hours will resume on June 2, Friday.
Thank you very much for your kind support and understanding. We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
Enrollment Process
1. Please visit Ms. Lyn Jaen, our Admissions Coordinator for the enrollment process.
2. Fill out enrollment contract form onsite, hard copies are available at the front desk or request for a soft copy via email or download here and bring it onsite or email it to enrollment@acaciawaldorfschool.edu.ph for printing.
3. Accounting staff will assist you on your payment terms.
4. Payment.
5. Please wait for your main/sponsor teacher for the class requirements and schedule of class meeting.
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-45 Dated 05/03/2023
Re: Administration Office Summer Schedule
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please be advised that the Administration Office schedule from May 4 until June 30, 2023 is as follows:
Mondays up to Fridays 8:00 A.M. up to 3:00 P.M.
Thank you very much for your kind understanding.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-44 Dated 05/01/2023
Re: May 2, 2023, Rest day of All AWS Faculty and Staff
Dear Parents,
Please be advised that all AWS Faculty and Staff will have a rest day tomorrow, May 2, 2023.
Administration office will resume on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Thank you very much for your kind understanding.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-43 Dated 04/15/2023
Re: Eid’l Fitr Holiday on April 21
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We will have no classes and the Administration office will be closed on Friday, April 21, in observance of Eid’l Fitr public holiday.
Classes and the Administration office will resume on Monday, April 24.
Thank you very much for your kind understanding.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-42 Dated 04/13/2023
Re: Resumption of Classes and Administration office, April 14
Dear AWS Community,
Please be advised that classes in all levels will resume tomorrow, April 14.
Administration office will be open from 8AM to 5PM.
Thank you very much and we hope that you all remain safe.
.Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-41 Dated 04/12/2023
Re: Class Suspension due to Typhoon Amang
Dear AWS Community,
Please be advised that classes in all levels are suspended tomorrow, April 13, due to Typhoon Amang, as announced by Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez.
Our Administration office will also be closed tomorrow.
Thank you very much and we hope that you all remain safe.
.Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-40 Dated 03/29/2023
Re: Holy Week and Araw ng Kagitingan Holidays
Please be advised that there will be no classes and the Administration Office will be closed on the following dates:
April 3 to 7 (Monday to Friday) – Holy Week (church holidays)
April 10 (Monday) – Araw ng Kagitingan (national holiday)
All classes and the Administration Office will resume on April 11, Tuesday.
Thank you very much.
.Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-39 Dated 03/17/2023
A Talk for Parents: Heaven to Earth: Working with the Themes in Waldorf Education
Dear AWS Community,
We often hear of the different themes each grade has in Waldorf Education.
Themes like Fairy Tales or Norse Myths often leave us with more questions than answers. Each theme reflects a stage in the incarnating process of a child and is full of practical applications that parents may also consider when with their children. Hopefully with this imagination, and this journey from heaven to earth, we learn to work with our children in their developing years.
All parents are warmly invited to this important Parent Talk by our special guest Mr. Raph Lazo:
When: March 31, 2023 (Friday)
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Where: Michael Hall
We hope you can join us! Thank you for your support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-38 Dated 03/05/2023
Re: Cancellation of Classes on March 6, 2023, Monday
Dear AWS Community,
As per order of the Department of Education of Sta.Rosa and the Local Government of Sta. Rosa and to mitigate the effects of the transport strike, Kindergarten to Class 8 will have no classes tomorrow, March 6.
Upper School will have classes. Classes 9 & 10 will be online and Classes 11 & 12 will be face-to-face. Admin offices will remain open as usual.
In case the suspension of classes will be prolonged, classes will be held remotely for Grade School as well.
Please wait for further announcements.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-37 Dated 03/03/2023
Re: Start of Enrollment Period for School Year 2023-2024
Dear AWS Community,
Warm greetings to all families and new/incoming families who wish to enroll their children at Acacia Waldorf School next school year. We are thankful for all your support this past school year and we are happy to announce the start of the Enrollment Period for next School Year 2023-2024.
Please see the Guidelines and Summary of School Fees for SY 2023-2024.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your children at our school next year!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-36 Dated 02/27/2023
Re: Medieval Faire on Friday, March 3, 2023
Dear AWS Community,
Come one, come all to a Medieval Faire on Friday, March 3rd! This is a fantastic opportunity to dress in your finest Medieval garb and enjoy a fun day of performances, games, and booths from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
There will be a maypole dance, and a Medieval class play performance, so please be sure to come early and get a good seat! What would a Medieval Faire be without a bountiful feast?
Medieval Faire Program
10:30 AM: Opening Parade
11:00 AM: Class 7 Play
11:30 NN: Maypole dance
12:00 PM: Noon Feast
01:00 PM: Class 7 Play
01:30 PM: Medieval games begin for Class 3 and up
03:00 PM: Close of Medieval Fair
More details will be announced in the coming days. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-33 Dated 02/20/2023
Re: Post-Valentine Afternoon Tea
Dear AWS Community,
Class 8 Waling Waling is excited to invite everyone to a post-Valentine afternoon tea from 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. this Tuesday February 28, at the Terrazas The Farm Shed outdoor area.
Sit, Sip and Listen!
Tickets are P350@ and are available at the gate. This fund raising event is open to students from Classes 4 to 12, parents and friends of the community.
You may use this link for ticket reservation & guest list in case there will be guests from outside our community
We thank you for your kind support and we look forward to see you all!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-35 Dated 02/23/2023
Re: Special Non-Working Day February 24, 2023
Dear AWS Community,
February 24, 2023, Friday, was declared a special non-working day throughout the country in celebration of the anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution on February 25, 2023.
We have no classes tomorrow.
Please take note of these dates:
February 24 – holiday
February 27- health break
February 28 – classes and Administration office resume
Thank you for your kind understanding and support.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-34 Dated 02/22/2023
Re: Health Break Feb. 27
Dear AWS Community,
AWS will have its health break on February 27, Monday. There will be no classes and the admin office will be closed. Classes and offices will resume on February 28, Tuesday.
Thank you for your kind understanding and support.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-32 Dated 02/15/2023
Re: Parent Talk on Feb. 23
Filling My Soul with Content: From Tabula Rasa to a Golden Chalice
Dear AWS Community,
In a world full of imagery, loud sounds, and daylight with no night light, how do we understand these effects on a developing child? Let us explore how the developing inner light of a young child may be at risk when overwhelmed with that which surrounds it. Like a golden chalice, how do we fill our children with warm, golden, inner reflected light?
Join us for this important talk on media and its impact on our children, with our special guest, Raph Lazo, on February 23, 2023, at Michael Hall: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for parents and friends and 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for the faculty. We look forward to seeing you.
Thank you for your kind understanding and support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-31 Dated 02/10/2023
Re: Farm Shed Venue Rates
Dear AWS Community,
We would like to share with you the Farm Shed Venue rental rates for the AWS Community.
The Farm Shed is open for all your private events and family get-togethers.
Names and car details of all staff attendees without AWS car stickers will need to be submitted to our Administration Office at least 2 weeks before an event. For information, please contact Annaline de Villa of Holy Carabao at 0908 1779 889 or send an email to: lhynn@holycarabao.com
Thank you for your kind understanding and support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-30 Dated 01/30/2023
Re: Christian Community Fellowship with Reverend Hartmut Borries
“There are hidden possibilities of development in every human being. There is a virgin with child, a dormant shepherd and a dormant king. To become fully human we want to become aware of our human potential and give birth to our becoming selves. Working together with spiritual beings, we may choose to enter the priesthood of all.”
– Hartmut Borries
We look forward to welcoming our dear friend, Reverend Hartmut Borries, as he returns to the Philippines for the first time since 2019. We have a lineup of special activities during his two-week visit. Please refer to the poster for what is happening in your area.
For more information and if you would like to be informed of upcoming Christian Community events and workshops, please contact us:
📞 09173722756
✉️ thechristiancommunityph@gmail.com
See you all very soon!
The Christian Community is funded by donations of members and friends. Donations can be made to the following account number:
BPI Current Account 8920008039
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-29 Dated 01/26/2023
Re: Validation of AWS Identification Cards of last School Year 2021-2022
Dear AWS Community,
All AWS student IDs issued last SY 2021-2022 will be validated by the Administration office.
Parents or students may submit the ID’s to their Main or Sponsor teacher/s by tomorrow, Jan. 27.
All ID’s will be returned to the students through their Main or Sponsor teacher/s right after these are signed.
Thank you for your kind understanding and support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-28 Dated 01/20/2023
Re: Prompt Pick Up of Student on January 26 & 27, 2023
Dear AWS Community,
We request our parents to kindly pick up their students on or before 4:30 P. M. on Thursday, January 26 and Friday., January 27, 2023.
On these days from 4:30 P. M. onwards, our school campus is reserved exclusively for use of the staff and audience of our Class 10 Play.
Thank you for your continued kind understanding and support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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O P E N H O U S E
We invite you to join our Open House and learn about the “Wholistic” approach of the Steiner Waldorf Schools.
Register here: AWS Open House Form
RSVP
0917-554-0435
0998-980-8185
admission@acaciawaldorfschool.com
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-26 Dated 01/11/2023
Re: January 18, Sta. Rosa City Holiday
Dear AWS Community,
Our school and Administration office will be closed on January 18 in observance of the Sikhayan Festival, a city-wide public holiday.
All classes and our Administration office will resume on January 19.
Thank you for your continued kind understanding and support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-25 Dated 12/15/2022
Re: Christmas Festival
Dear AWS Community,
We cordially invite everyone to attend our Christmas Festival on December 17, 2022, Saturday. Please be guided by the schedule below.
5:00 p.m Assembly at the Covered Court
5:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m Shepherds’ Play
Refreshments will be served at the end of the program. Please bring your mugs and eating utensils, and be with your young children at all times.
We are all looking forward to sharing this festival with you!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-23 Dated 12/09/2022
Re: Christmas Holiday Break
Dear AWS Community,
Our school and Administration office will be closed from December 19 to January 6 for our Christmas Holiday Break.
All classes and our Administration office will resume on January. 9.
We thank everyone for the continued support, and we look forward to see you all again in our school campus when classes resume.
On behalf of all in our Faculty, Administration Office and Auxiliary Teams, wish everyone a safe, restful and wonderful Christmas season!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-22 Dated 12/01/2022
Re: December 8 Public Holiday
Dear AWS Community,
Our school and Administration office will be closed on December 8 in observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a national holiday.
All classes and our Administration office will resume on Dec. 9.
Thank you for your continued kind understanding and support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-21 Dated 11/21/2022
Re: Health Break and Public Holiday in November
Dear AWS Community, Our school and Administration office will be closed for a scheduled Health Break on Nov. 28 and 29; and also on Nov. 30 in observance of Bonifacio Day, a national holiday. All classes and our Administration office will resume on Dec. 1, 2022.
Thank you for your continued kind understanding and support!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-20 Dated 11/16/2022
Re: Advent Fair Guest Tickets and Merchant Staff Stickers
Dear AWS Community,
We look forward to see everyone at the much anticipated annual fundraiser of our AWS Parents, the AWS Advent Fair 2022, “Let Your Light Lead the Way” on Sunday, Nov. 27!
Guest tickets and Merchant Staff stickers may be claimed before Nov. 27 at the Administration office. Kindly look for Ms. Marivic or Ms. Madelle during office hours.
Merchants may claim their staff stickers during ingress period on Nov. 27. Advent Fair booths at the school entrance gate will sell entrance tickets for walk in guests on the day of the Advent Fair.
We thank our AWS Parent Council, parents, faculty, community and friends for your continued support! See you there!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-19
Dated 11/11/2022 Re: Martinmas Twilight Lantern Walk
Dear AWS Community,
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, we gather our schoolchildren and their parents/guardians for a solemn community Martinmas twilight lantern walk at the school grounds.
When: Fri., Nov. 18, 2022 Assembly: 5:00 P.M.
Where: Around the school court
How: At the appointed time, each class will light their lanterns and join the walk together with their Class Teacher.
Things to bring: Your own water bottle, lantern and a lighter/matches/candle to light your lantern.
A light fruit snack will be served right after everyone completes the walk. This may be at around 6:00 P.M.
This will be a solemn walk, and we ask everyone to observe silence, supervise their young children at all times and not to leave them unattended upon their arrival and for the whole duration of the activity.
Your children’s teachers will share more details in the coming days. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you here!
Sincerely Yours,
AWS Faculty Festival Committee
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-21 Dated 11/18/2022
Re: Advent Fair Sustainability Reminders
Dear All,
Greetings! We have less than two weeks to go before the Advent Fair and we thank you for continuing to support the school through your involvement in this annual fundraising event.
This year, we are presented with a unique opportunity to shine as we manifest resiliency. The two -year hiatus opened a window to see our world and our contributions in a different light altogether.
As we prepare, please keep in mind that we are in the ongoing process of striving to educate not only our children but ourselves as part of a growing community of nurturers. Let’s be mindful of what we model.
Here are reminders to keep the spirit of Advent alive before, during and after the festivities:
Plan early. B-Y-O bags, plates, utensils, tumblers, spare containers for leftovers, etc
Clean as we go. Recover to reuse what we can and BRING IT ALL HOME.
Treat all RESOURCES with GRATITUDE. Collection Bins will be in place in case of unavoidable discards. Let’s aim to keep the BINS EMPTY!!!
Keep our spaces as CLEAN, SAFE and BEAUTIFUL as found.
Spread the word to all invited friends and family.
Advent is a time for inner cleansing. Let’s do this with joy in our hearts!
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL PARENTS COUNCIL
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Hello dear Parents,
We are about to begin a book study on Betty Staley’s classic, Between Form and Freedom.
Most suitable for parents of children from the 7th-12th grades. Please send Jenny a message if you are interested or sign up through your class rep. Hope to see you!
Mondays
9:00 to 10:30 AM
Starts November 7, 2022
Farm Shed Café-Terrace
“Between Form and Freedom offers a wealth of insight from the nature of adolescence, the search for the self, the different temperaments, as well as teenagers’ needs in relation to family, friends, and school. Tough issues such as stress, depression, drugs, alcohol and eating disorders are included in this unique and practical guide to the teenage years.”
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-17
Dated 10/24/2022 Re: Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 Health Break
This is to inform everyone that the school will have its Health Break from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4. Classes and offices will resume on Nov. 7. Thank you for your usual support.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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ADVENT FAIR 2022
Interested Merchants, fill-up the online registration form and send your signed forms to Chris Litton so the Vendor Committee can connect with you and discuss the next steps.
Please also note that selling consumable drinks & beverages ( e.g., bottled water, drinks served in cups) during the event will be done by Class 3 students. We therefore will be limiting the said goods to Class 3 only.
Moreover, to ensure that all vendors maximize the experience, we will minimize similar (or competing) goods between merchants. As such, we’ll only accommodate FIRST-PAID merchants that have duplicate products.
Thank you!
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-15
Dated 10/11/2022 Re: The Advent Table Children love to see the changes and rhythm of the seasons reflected on a nature table inside their homes.
It is a living practice that the whole family can bond over. The Advent table is one that is especially steeped with meaning in its weekly procession.
We invite you to witness Teacher Ira Lena Dominguez as she journeys through the four stages of Advent and demonstrates the creation of a beautiful festival table. Learn the archetypal significance behind minerals, plants, animals, and man as they slowly progress towards Christmas. Get inspiration and fresh ideas on how to craft a menagerie as well as how to source natural materials and books that can help guide you through the process of creating a meaningful tableau.
See you at The Farm Shed on November 16, 2022, 9 to 10 A.M. Admission is free. Parents from all levels are welcome.
This lecture is part of the AWS Waldorf Parent Essentials series.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2022-23-16
Dated 10/18/2022 Re: The Life Cycles of the Living Earth
Parents in Waldorf schools frequently hear the words “age appropriate” spoken about. Do we truly understand the meaning behind these words? How is being “age appropriate” connected to festivals, seasons, and rhythm? Join us for a deep dive into festivals, their meaning, and their relevance in all our lives with our special guest, Raph Lazo. See you at the Farm Shed, November 8, 2022, 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Admission is free.
Sincerely yours,
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
This lecture is part of the AWS Waldorf Parent Essentials series.
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Health Check In Form
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Acacia Community Announcement 2021-22-44
Dated 05/19/2022 Re: Enrollment and Start of Classes for SY 2022-2023
Dear AWS Community,
We are pleased to inform you that enrollment for all classes are ongoing. Please take note of the opening dates for the coming School Year 2022-2023:
Upper School C9-C12: July 15, 2022
Middle School C7-C8: July 18, 2022
Early Childhood – July 25, 2022
Middle School C5-C6: August 1, 2022
Lower School C1-C4 – August 8, 2022
There will be class orientations for parents, guardians and students prior to the class opening dates. We will continue to update you on these events. For inquiries, kindly contact the AWS Administration office. We thank you for your kind support!
ACACIA WALDORF SCHOOL
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Acacia Community Announcement 2021-22-35
Re: 21st Asian Teacher Training (ATT)
Dear AWS Community,
Acacia Waldorf School is proud to host the Philippine cycle of the Asian Teacher Training. This takes place in cooperation with an experienced team of trainors from the Netherlands and the Philippines.
The 21st Asian Teacher Training is an annual course that aims to prepare Steiner Waldorf School teachers from the Philippines and other countries for the coming school year.
Teachers, parents and interested individuals will find the course helpful to learn about the principles and practical learning applications of Waldorf Education.
We warmly invite our community and friends to the next Asian Teacher Training at Acacia Waldorf School campus!
Please save the dates! Please use the link below to register and reserve your slot.
ASIAN TEACHER TRAINING (ATT)
May 2 – 6, 2022
8:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.
P8,500 for full 5 day seminar
P1,900 for per day seminar
Includes all materials, lunch and 2 snacks Group discounts and campus accommodations are available.
For details and inquiries, please visit our Administration office or contact: 0917 554 0235 998 980 8185 049 559 6577
Thank you!
Yours sincerely,
Jonathan Ramirez
Executive Director
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Managing Illness at Home with Dr. Marian Alonzo
Part 2: Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
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AWS PLANS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
We are pleased to present to the AWS Community our official plans for SY 2022-2023.
We thank you for your continued trust and confidence in our school.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
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The Acacia Waldorf School proudly presents:
Festivals in Waldorf
by the Arts Committee
This postcard set presents beautiful artwork by artists Ina Reyes de Vera, Jhoanna Parvati, and Molly Yoon inspired by the most celebrated festivals at the Acacia Waldorf School throughout the cycle of each year. May the images enliven your nature tables and bring the spirit of Waldorf festivals into your homes.
Each set includes 13 unique 4″x6″ postcards and one wooden cardholder. Proceeds will benefit school rehabilitation.
Price: PHP 600.00
Call or Text: 09178452652
Email: festivalpostcardsfundraiser@gmail.com
Payment Details: ACACIA SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC.
BPI CA No. 8921-0012-08
Sta. Rosa Nuvali Technopod Branch
Courier charges may apply.
Now accepting pre-orders! Click on the link below to process your order.
We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Much love and gratitude to all!
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Back-to-School Health and Safety Protocols
SY 2021-2022:
Acacia School Foundation, Inc. is ever mindful of the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in our school community. These back-to-school protocol and health and safety guidelines are also in place to help contain any spread and reduce any transmission of COVID-19 during the resumption of blended and/or face-to-face classes on our school campus.
Back-to-School Health and Safety Protocols
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Acacia Community Announcement 2021-22-18 dated 11/11/2021
Re: Custodians of AWS Administration Office contact information
Dear Acacia Community,
We would like to update you on the custodians of our school’s office contact information, as follows:
General Inquiries Mr. Jonathan Ramirez
Mobile: 0917-554-0435
Email: admin@acaciawaldorfschool.edu.ph
Registrar, Admissions, Enrollments
Ms. Lornadahl C. Pan
Emails:
admission@acaciawaldorfschool.com
enrollment@acaciawaldorfschool.com
registrar@acaciawaldorfschool.com
Inquiries from parents and families are received and acknowledged during regular office hours:
Mondays – Fridays 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Weekends,
Holidays – acknowledgments will be sent on the first office day after a weekend or holiday.
Thank you for your kind understanding!
We are happy to serve you and we wish everyone well!
Yours sincerely,
Jonathan Ramirez Executive Director
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Teacher’s Day 2021: The Lighthouse
How apt it is that World Teachers’ Day falls on the festival of Michaelmas.
Our teachers always show great courage and resilience, even more so in the last 20 months.
Their strength of will in migrating Waldorf education online, while carefully balancing spiritual health, is much appreciated. While amidst the chaos of world events and the lockdown’s impact in our children’s lives, our teachers remain a lighthouse: upright and blinding in their brilliance, never faltering, with a winding staircase that rises inside, towards a heart full of love, guiding us all.
Music: Relaxing Ballad Musician:
Alexander Nakarada Site: https://freepd.com/
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode
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We are delighted to invite our community to Waldorf education talks to be given by
Ms. Bella Tan, Co-founder of Rudolf Steiner Waldorf Education in the Philippines.
PART 1:
- Love & Warmth
- Care for the Environment and Nourishment of the Senses
- Creative Artistic Experience
- Meaningful Adult Activity As An Example for The Child to Imitate
- Free Imaginative Play
PART 2:
- Protection for the Forces of Childhood
- Gratitude, Reverence, Wonder
- Joy, Humor, and Happiness
- Adult Caregivers on a Path of Inner Development
- Healthy Rhythm at Home during a pandemic
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Michaelmas – The Christian Year SeriesNow comes the turning point of the year when all human souls are called inward. The fruits of our labor that ripened during the peak of the sun’s summer strength, which has been harvested and stored, now need the strength of our inner light in order to sustain us during this season of prolonged darkness.
“Michael is the Archangel who faces the Dragon. He endows our hearts with courage. He calls on us to take notice of the beings who work evil. He arouses the forces of conscience and kindles the flame of enthusiasm in those who are willing to follow him. He asks of them the heroic qualities of the heart and those who dared to respond are inspired with the ideal of what man can become in the striving for spiritual freedom.” – Evelyn Francis CapelJoin us as we celebrate the Festival of St. Michael in four parts with our special guests, Reverends Neville Adams and Pablo Corman.
Register now to receive the Zoom link.
For more information and if you would like to be informed of upcoming Christian Community events and workshops, you can reach us via messenger or contact us:
📞 09173722756
✉️ thechristiancommunityph@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you all!
The Christian Community Philippines is a non-profit organization that is financed solely through donations and operates with the support of its members and volunteers. Your contributions will be received in gratitude and will help in our efforts to build a church. You can make your donations through BPI Current Account 8920008039
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Children Protection Policy
Acacia Waldorf School considers a peaceful school campus, and the safety and welfare of all our students, school personnel, parents, and school community as our top priorities. Our school is committed to create and maintain a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment to enhance joyful student learning and allow our students to reach their fullest potential.
All our students, parents, faculty and employees, are expected to speak in a manner that is respectful and courteous, behave in a peaceful manner that upholds the dignity of each person, and maintain orderly conduct in the classrooms and school grounds during class trips and school activities, at all times during and after class hours. Every person is to be treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect, and not be subjected to any form of discrimination or harassment.
Acacia Waldorf School upholds the Department of Education’s objective to promote a zero-tolerance policy for any act or form of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying. Our school strictly adheres to the Child Protection Policy of the Department of Education (DepEd), as referenced in DepEd Order (DO) No. 40, s. 2012, and the Anti-Bullying Policies in DO No. 55, s. 2013.
The Child Protection Policy in Basic Education applies to the protection of the rights of all children and students below 18 years old, who are enrolled in the Basic Education system. This now includes the Senior High School system, wherein the Department of Education has a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment, discrimination, violence, and abuse against all students.
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Acacia Community Announcement No. 2021-22-05 dated 07/22:
Re: Technology-Free School Day on July 30th
Dear AWS Community, Next Friday, July 30, is a Technology-Free school day. Students may be asked to do schoolwork, indoor or outdoor activities without the use of computer screens or technology. Online classes in all levels shall resume on August 2, Monday.
Thank you!
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Acacia Community Announcement No. 2021-22-04 dated 07/21:
Re: Health Declaration Form and QR Code
Dear AWS Parents, Guardians, and Visitors, All visitors to our school campus shall be asked to fill out a Health Declaration Form by scanning a QR code of the school. Data gathered shall be filed for contact tracing purposes and shall be kept confidential in accordance with the Data Privacy Act.
Thank you for your cooperation and kind understanding.
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The AWS Music and Arts Committee is pleased to announce
The second part of the Sunshine Classics concert series is now available for your viewing pleasure.
The program features outstanding vocalists Stefanie Quintin-Avila and Ivan Nery accompanied by renowned pianist, Mariel Ilusorio.
It is a concerto-like no other. A link to the online event has been sent to the community via email. We hope you enjoy the show.
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Acacia Community Announcement No. 2021-22-03 dated 07/15:
Re: Eid Al-Adha Holiday on July 20, 2021, Tuesday
Dear AWS Community, We would like to inform you that our government has declared an Eid Al-Adha holiday next Tuesday, July 20.
There will be no classes for all levels and our Administration office will be closed.
All classes and the Administration office will resume on July 21, 2021, Wednesday.
Thank you!
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A warm welcome to our new school year 2021-2022!
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Virtual Rose Ceremony via Zoom! This will be a simple, yet very special event to welcome our first graders and new students to our community! Hope to see you there! July 12, 2021 ( Monday) at 8:20 am.
*Zoom link to be sent via your class representatives.
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Acacia Community Announcement No. 2020-21-39 dated 06/30:
Re: Students´ IDs Dear Acacia Community,
The Admin Office will issue Student IDs valid for School Year 2021-2022 to School Year 2022-2023.
Your respective Main/Sponsor Teachers will send you the full details. Please submit on or before July 16, 2021.
Thank you!
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Congratulations Kawayan Class of 2021!
Dearest Kawayan Class,
Congratulations! Listening to your heartwarming speeches yesterday leaves us all without a doubt that you are ready for the next phase of your lives and your education. Graduation day was indeed all about “You”, as one of you stressed. It was a moment to celebrate the gift of this incredible journey you embarked on together as a class, to celebrate your courage and uniqueness as individuals and the tremendous energy and work you put into successfully finishing your secondary education without the need or desire to compare, as one of you so wisely put it.
To hear some of you share your experiences of warmth, acceptance and belonging when you joined Acacia was particularly moving because like the roots of the Kawayan, this connection is a source of strength and resilience. This deep sense of connection brings us to the realization of a truth that the world constantly would have us forget, that we are all connected and part of a whole, that we are One. And this past year has undoubtedly shown us that we refer not only to a oneness with all of humanity but equally with all of creation. Continue to live this simple truth and you will always “Be Kind” as Mr. Daemon advises you.
Kawayan graduates, may you be filled with awe and wonder at this beautiful world that is now in your hands to care for, and may you continue to discover the vastness of this “You” we celebrated on your graduation day, a “You” that is far reaching and all encompassing, limited only by the reach of your awareness.
We are so proud of each and every one of you, and grateful to all your families and teachers who have made this journey possible. We will miss you all. Know that Acacia will always be your home. We now welcome you to our outer circle!
All my love,
Teacher Trina
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Acacia Community Announcement No. 2020-21-38 dated 06/28:
Re: AWS Learning Continuity Plan for SY 2021-2022
Dear Acacia Community, Warm welcome to our new school year 2021-2022! Everyone is cordially invited to an AWS Community General Assembly:
Agenda: AWS Learning Continuity Plan for SY 2021-2022 Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom link will be provided by Class Representatives.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you!