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Circular Letter No. 3

September 1, 2026

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Guardians,

Monthly Focus Core Values: Honesty and Excellence

Welcome to September! As we continue our school year together, we want to focus our hearts and minds on two very important Core Values this month: Honesty and Excellence.

Honesty means telling the truth, being fair, and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Excellence means doing your very best. It does not mean you have to be perfect, but it simply means you work hard and try to improve every day.

"The Lord delights in people who are trustworthy."

Proverbs 12:22

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."

Colossians 3:23

For Students

You have already applied these values during your recent exams by practicing honesty (answering without cheating) and showing excellence (preparing well). Now, continue this honesty by being completely truthful with your parents about your grades, whatever they may be.

For Parents

Guide our students at home by modeling truthfulness and fairness. Praise them when they tell the truth—especially when difficult. Support their learning and celebrate honest effort and hard work, not just test scores.

School Policies & Reminders

  • Fetcher's Passes: Unclaimed passes are waiting at the Accounting Office. Please claim them immediately to ensure smooth pick-ups.
  • Campus Security Policy: Fetchers may not enter school premises without their official Fetcher's Pass. Those without a pass must present a valid ID to security personnel for a temporary Visitor's Pass.
  • Official School Uniform: Mandatory wearing of school uniforms begins this September. If your child does not have one yet, kindly inform the class adviser immediately.

Schedule of Activities - September 2026

Date / Time Activity Venue In-Charge Involved Attire / Notes
Sept 1, 2026 Continuation of Intramurals / Awarding Stage / Open Court MAPEH Teachers, Intramurals Committee, Mr. Marvin Saulong Grade 1 to Grade 12 Sports Attire
Sept 2, 2026
9:00 AM		 CPR Day St. Joseph Covered Court Ms. Joesil Caluyo, Ms. Doreen Ilisan, Red Cross, Ms. Stella Morales Grade 7 to Grade 12 School Uniform
Sept 2-4, 2026 Special Exam / Written Works / Rechecking / Task Completion Assigned Venues / Respective Classrooms Subject Teachers Grade 1 to Grade 12 School Uniform
Sept 4, 2026
10:30-11:30 (HS)
1:00-2:00 (Elem)		 Club Meetings Respective Venues Club Moderators Paying & Non-paying members Complete PE Uniform
Sept 2-5, 2026 Unit Meet Assigned Venues DepEd, Mr. Marvin Saulong Unit Meet Players Sports Attire (Players)
Sept 5, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM		 Grade 9 Recollection Damascus Room Ms. Joesil Caluyo, Invited Facilitator, Ms. Angie Francisco, Grade 9 Advisers All Grade 9 Students Decent Civilian Attire
*Come on time
Sept 7, 2026 Career Day & Activities (Parade, Career Talk, Strand Booths) Open Court, Classrooms, St. Joseph Covered Court Ms. Joesil Caluyo, Ms. Estella Balasan, Ms. Stella Morales, Advisers, SHS Dept Grade 1 to Grade 12 (Talk: Gr 10-12) Future Career Attire (Wear School Uniform after activity)
Sept 8, 2026
8:00 AM		 Monthly Mass St. Joseph Covered Court CLF Department, Sr. Rossel Ramirez, SSJ Grade 1 to Grade 12 School Uniform
Sept 8, 2026
9:30 AM		 Men's World Mental Health Talk St. Joseph Covered Court Gr. 10 Advisers, Speaker, Ms. Joesil Caluyo, Ms. Estella Balasan, Ms. Stella Morales Grades 7 to 12 Male Students School Uniform
*Attendance mandatory; Reflection integrated into CLF
Sept 9, 2026
9:00 AM		 Suicide Prevention Month Session St. Joseph Covered Court Invited Speaker, Ms. Joesil Caluyo, Ms. Estella Balasan, Ms. Stella Morales Grades 7 to 12 Students School Uniform
*No afternoon classes
Sept 10-15, 2026 Wellness Break for Students — — Grade 1 to Grade 12 Rest, recharge, and take care of well-being.
Sept 12, 2026
8:30 AM		 Parents' Meeting / Online Cards Out Respective Venues Advisers, Homeroom Officers All Parents Observe proper dress code. Come on time.
Sept 16, 2026 Classes Resume (Start of Term 2) Classrooms Faculty All Students School Uniform
Sept 18, 2026
7:30 AM		 Awarding of Academic Excellence Awardees St. Joseph Covered Court Ms. Judelyn Alberca, Ms. Arlene May Sigaton, Dr. Mary Chris Joann Corral Grade 2 to Grade 12 Awardees Academy Days activities to be discussed.
Sept 18, 2026 Club Meetings Respective Venues Club Moderators Paying Club Members Only Complete PE Uniform
Sept 19 & 26, 2026
7:30-9:30 (Gr 1-6)
9:30-11:30 (Gr 7-10)
1:30-3:30 (Gr 11-12)		 Field Demo Practices St. Joseph Court, Open Court, Grass Area MAPEH Teachers, Advisers Grade 1 to Grade 12 Decent Civilian Attire. Bring extra shirt, towel, water. Parents stay in fetchers' area.
Sept 25, 2026 Club Meetings Respective Venues Club Moderators Paying & Non-paying members Complete PE Uniform
Sept 28-30, 2026
7:20 AM		 Triduum for St. Therese Stage / Open Court CLF Department, Sr. Rossel Ramirez, SSJ Grade 1 to Grade 12 School Uniform
Sept 28-29, 2026 Shortened Classes (AM) / Field Demo Run-Through (PM) STA Open Court Ms. Joesil Caluyo, MAPEH Teachers, Advisers Grade 1 to Grade 12 School Uniform (AM) / Extra practice clothes (PM)
Sept 30, 2026 Booth Decoration & Practices (AM) / Field Demo Run-Through (PM) Assigned Area / Open Court Advisers, MAPEH Teachers, Ms. Joesil Caluyo Grades 7 to 12 (AM) / All (PM) School Uniform

Note: In the event of additional activities for the month, communication will be facilitated directly by the respective class advisers. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mary Chris Joann D. Corral
Directress-Principal

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Circular Letter No. 2

August 3, 2026

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Guardians,

CORE VALUE OF THE MONTH

COMPASSION

(Commitment to the Less Privileged Sectors of our Society)

As we begin the month of August, we reflect on and live out our core value of Compassion. True compassion goes beyond feeling sympathy - it calls us to open our hearts and extend a helping hand through simple acts of generosity, respect, and service.

Jesus Christ is our greatest example. As expressed in Matthew 25:40: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Outreach Highlight: On July 18, our C.L.F. Department and Grade 11 ASSH students ("Project CompASSHion") extended rice, canned goods, and supplies to families in Hacienda San Francisco, Brgy. Guimbalaon using Mass offerings gathered in June and July.

Newly Elected SPTA Board of Directors (SY 2026-2027)

President

Mrs. Bonnie Oribe

Vice President

Mr. Marlon Parreño

Secretary

Mrs. Gina Bito-on

Treasurer

Mrs. Doreen Ilisan

Disbursement Officer

Mrs. Juvy Intal

Auditor

Dr. Krisna Barnuevo

Business Managers

Mr. Brian Villa & Mrs. Alaine Loquite

PIO

Mr. JV Etabag

Board Members: Mrs. Amelia Sumpay, Mr. Victor Lombre, Ms. Cendie Lingaya

Teacher Representatives: Mrs. Arlene Tono, Ms. Angie Francisco, Ms. Andria Ferraris, Mr. Jude Franco

August 2026 Schedule of Activities

Date / Time Activity Venue In-Charge Involved Attire / Note
Aug 4-6
7:20 AM		 Triduum for St. Bonifacia Stage / Open Court CLF Dept / Sr. Rossel Ramirez, ssj Grade 1 - 12 School Uniform (Old) / Decent Civilian (New)
Aug 7
8:00 AM		 Monthly Mass & Officer Induction St. Joseph Covered Court CLF Department / Grade 11 Grades 1-12, Employees, SPTA & Club Officers PE Uniform (Old) / Civilian (New)
Offerings: Elem (Canned goods), JHS (Soap/Toothpaste), SHS (Coffee/Milo)
Aug 7
10:30 HS / 1:00 Elem		 Club Meetings Respective Venues Club Moderators Paying & Non-paying members PE Uniform (Old) / Civilian (New)
Aug 10 (PM) - Aug 11 (AM) No Classes (Episcopal Installation of 7th Bishop of Bacolod) — — Faculty & Staff Classes resume on the afternoon of Aug 11.
Aug 14
10:30 HS / 1:00 Elem		 Club Meetings Respective Venues Club Moderators Paying Club Members Only PE Uniform (Old) / Civilian (New)
Aug 20
1:00 - 3:00 PM		 Pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Wika & Pista sa Nayon St. Joseph Covered Court Ms. Joesil Caluyo & Filipino Teachers Grade 1 - 12, Faculty Simple Filipiniana/Barong (No ball gowns/ethnic costumes). Bring native food.
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day NO CLASS / NO WORK
Aug 24-26 Term 1 Examinations Respective Classrooms Respective Proctors Grade 1 - 12 School Uniform (Old) / Civilian (New)
Aug 26
1:30 PM		 Swimming Competition Sunburst Bay Resort, Silay Mr. Marvin Saulong & Advisers Swimming Participants Guidelines provided by advisers.
Aug 27-29 Intramurals Open Court / St. Joseph Court MAPEH Dept / Intrams Comm. Grade 1 - 12 PE Uniform / Sports Attire (No short shorts). Regular schedule applies.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day NO CLASS / NO WORK

Campus Rules & Policy Reminders

All parents/guardians must wear their Fetcher's Pass inside campus. Unregistered guests must log at the guardhouse and exchange a valid ID for a Visitor's Pass. Passes can be claimed at the Accounting Office.

Communicate through official channels/appointments. Respect staff personal hours by avoiding inquiries during evenings, weekends, and holidays except in true emergencies.

Haircut inspections occur on the first Monday of each month. Complete school uniform implementation begins strictly in September.

Use designated parking lots only. Parking directly in front of the STA Office or within drop-off/pick-up lanes is prohibited to maintain smooth traffic flow.

Athlete Practice Guidelines

  • Parents must wait in the canteen area during sports practice to ensure focus and uninterrupted coaching.
  • Coaches retain discretion over training adjustments in coordination with the administration.
  • Submit the Parental Consent Form (from Sports Office) if student-athletes need to stay past regular hours.

Annual Bowling Tournament

Batch 2001 Silver Jubilarians

Hosted for Alumni, STA Employees, and Theresian Parents.

DATE & TIME Aug 22, 2026 | 9:30 AM
VENUE Lopue's East, Bacolod
REGISTRATION FEE 2,500 Team of 4
CASH PRIZES
Champion: 5,000 2nd: 3,000 3rd: 2,000 + Consolation
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In the event of additional activities, official announcements will be made through class advisers.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Sincerely,

Mary Chris Joann D. Corral, PhD

Directress-Principal

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Circular Letter No. 1

School Year 2026-2027

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Guardians,

As we officially begin School Year 2026-2027, I warmly welcome all our students and parents to another year of learning, growth, and faith formation at St. Theresita's Academy. A special welcome goes to our new families. We are grateful to share that 643 students have enrolled for this school year!

CORE VALUE OF THE MONTH

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Women empowerment means recognizing, supporting, and encouraging women to use their talents, develop their abilities, and contribute positively to their families, communities, and society. It is about giving women the opportunity and confidence to reach their full potential and become leaders and agents of positive change.

This core value connects closely to our June core value, Respect for Human Dignity. Recognizing that both men and women are created equal in worth by God inspires us to uphold the dignity of every person and live as faithful witnesses of Christ.

July 2026 Schedule of Activities

Date / Time Activity Venue In-Charge Involved Attire / Note
July 3
10:30 HS / 1:00 Elem		 Club Orientation St. Joseph Covered Court Ms. Joesil Caluyo & Club Moderators Grade 1-12 PE Uniform (Old) / Decent Civilian (New)
July 6-8 First Summative Tests (Term 1) Respective Classrooms Respective Proctors Grade 1-12 School Uniform (Old) / Decent Civilian (New)
July 9
AM		 Numeracy & Literacy Assessments Respective Classrooms Assigned Proctors Grade 11 & 12 Mandated by DepEd; required for all SHS students
July 10
8:00 AM		 Monthly Mass St. Joseph Covered Court Grade 12 & CLF Dept. Grade 1-12 & STA Employees PE Uniform (Old) / Decent Civilian (New)
July 10
10:30 HS / 1:00 Elem		 First Club Meeting & Filing of Candidacy (SAO) St. Joseph Court / Respective Venues Ms. Joesil Caluyo & Club Moderators Grade 1-12 Submit Certificate of Candidacy to Ms. Solatorio
July 13-14 ID Picture Taking TBA School Photographer / Advisers Grade 1-12 Wear School Uniform
July 13
3:00-4:00 PM		 Tahanan sa Paaralan Bonifacia Hall Ms. Doreen Ilisan / PAPA / Unilab Grade 1-4 Parents/Guardians Health education led by pediatricians; snacks/vitamins provided
July 15
PM		 SAO Rally St. Joseph Covered Court Ms. Joesil Caluyo Grade 4-12 School Uniform
July 16
8:00 AM		 SAO Election Respective Classrooms Ms. Joesil Caluyo & Advisers Grade 4-12 PE Uniform (Old) / Decent Civilian (New)
July 18 Outreach Program TBA CLF Department Grade 11 ASSH Details to be announced prior
July 25 Grade 11 Recollection TBA Sr. Rossel Ramirez, ssj & Advisers All Grade 11 Decent Civilian Attire
July 28-30 Second Summative Tests (Term 1) Respective Classrooms Respective Proctors Grade 1-12 School Uniform (Old) / Decent Civilian (New)
July 31
1:00 PM		 Nutrition Month Celebration Assigned Venues EPP/TLE Dept. / Ms. Joesil Caluyo Grade 1-12 PE Uniform / Cooking Outfit

Campus Rules & Digital Platforms

Students must enter through the Canteen Gate or Gate 3 (back gate). The entrance near the Accounting Office is strictly for parents, visitors, and official transactions.

MS Teams is used for asynchronous/online classes during suspensions. LMS parent accounts provide statements of account, report cards, certificates, and circular letters.

Regular haircut inspections will be conducted. Only SHS students are allowed light, natural-looking makeup. Elem and JHS are not permitted to wear makeup, artificial eyelashes, or excessive grooming items.

Communicate concerns directly with class advisers. To meet with personnel/administrators, secure an Appointment Request Form from the office.

Birthday parties inside campus during class hours remain prohibited. All co-curricular and extracurricular student activities require prior administrative approval.

Security Measures & Key Updates

Effective June 29, 2026 (Implemented for campus safety):

  • Metal detector screening at entry & random bag inspections.
  • STA Vehicle Stickers & Fetcher's Passes strictly required (available at the Accounting Office).
  • Visitors must log in at the guardhouse and exchange a valid ID for a Visitor's Pass.
Facility & Academic Updates
Air-Conditioned Classrooms: All Elem & JHS classrooms are now air-conditioned. A monthly fee of 200 will be collected for maintenance and electricity.
Online Report Cards: Term 1 Report Cards will be accessible online via LMS. Physical copies will be distributed in Terms 2 and 3.
Sports Program: STA will opt out of NOPSSCEA this year due to the fee increase (150/student) to redirect funds directly for athlete food, transport, and non-NOPSSCEA meets (Unit/Division Meets).

Sincerely,

Mary Chris Joann D. Corral, PhD

Directress-Principal

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Historical Identity

Our Chronicles & Foundation

1933 — The Vision and Birth

Three Spanish Sisters and one Filipina of the SIERVAS DE SAN JOSE, Madres Anunciacion Marco, Amancia Bautista, Milagros Sarmiento and Olvido Moreno guided by their zeal and pioneering spirit ventured into the town of Silay, Negros Occidental. The town of Silay was particularly sympathetic to the Sisters, even proposing to erect a school for them. The proposal was followed by the citizens' financial contributions and arrangement of accommodations. Silay's parish priest obtained the required Diocesan approval.

In due time, a committee headed by Don Jose (Pepe) Ledesma, Sr. was formed composed of the following landowners: Generoso Gamboa, Roque Hofileña, Juan Valencia, Jose Ledesma, Jr., Jose Gaston, Cesar Ledesma, Felipe Tionko, Emilio Ledesma, Turing Gaston and Joaquin Ledesma who successfully raised funds to help the SSJ with their mission that was to start a school for the young boys and girls of the community. Hence, the beginning and birth of a Catholic institution of learning in Silay on June 13, 1933 in a rented house - the COLEGIO DE STA. TERESITA which is now St. Theresita's Academy.

1935 — Relocation and War Hardships

Two years later, Don Jose Ledesma, a Siervas benefactor transferred the school to his house, RENT-FREE. Another benefactor, Domingo Rodriguez offered to construct another school building for the "Colegio" in his property in nearby Talisay.

At the break of World War II, the SIERVAS school in Talisay was among the many buildings burned at the time. With what they firmly believed was ST. JOSEPH'S PROTECTION, the SSJ survived many hardships of war including hunger, loss of belongings, an almost tragic crossing by the sea to Iloilo, the seemingly endless evacuation. In close encounters with the Japanese, however, the SSJ experienced nothing less than kindness and respect from the "enemy." In fact, the school continued to function, teaching high school subjects. It was sporadic at best, as bombings would send everyone home every now and then. At war's end, the "Colegio" re-opened and resumed operations (kindergarten to high school) in Don Jose Ledesma's rent-free house.

1950 — Divine Providence & The Own Campus

A 2-hectare property was eventually procured. Partial funds for the school building were obtained when the Colegio students and Silay residents headed by Silay-born opera singer, Conchita Gaston, successfully mounted a stage presentation of the play "Snow White". Another fund-raising joint community effort was a "Daigon" led by Conchita's brother, Antonio. Barely 17% of the building's estimated cost was on hand at the start of construction, but with what could only be described as DIVINE PROVIDENCE, the building was completed in less than a year.

After the historic 03 October 1950 transfer to its own property, the Colegio settled into a quiet, relatively uneventful existence attended by sons and daughters of Silay, as well as, from far north and south of Negros Occidental.

The Growth of Character and Morals

For a few years thereafter, the school accepted out-of-town lady boarders ("internas") who have fond memories of life with the Sisters. Boarder or not, all students were subjected to the same massive doses of discipline and religiosity. Did the students mind? Absolutely, while under the school's care. But once outside, they would perceive themselves especially fortunate to have been taught strict morals, modesty, and diligence and with the help of the dreaded "button", mighty good English, spoken and written. Graduates attribute their sense of integrity and drive for excellence, in no small measure to their Sta. Teresita upbringing.

The 1980s — Adapting to Changing Times

The Spanish Sisters in white billowing habits, rosary beads clicking have long been replaced by an all-Filipino college-educated community in uniform. STA kept pace with other needs of the time---a St. Joseph play court, the St. Bonifacia Hall, the Fr. Francisco Butiña and St. Therese Buildings and a Science Laboratory Building from the Alumni for STA's 75th, as well as, a separate house for the Sisters. And in the 80s after lengthy consideration and setting of stringent rules, boys were finally accepted in the high school. While much has changed, much remains the same. Emphasis on faith, character development and learning is as strong as ever. In a world increasingly addicted to "updating", STA's constancy is seen to echo the SIERVAS values of Simplicity and Humility.

The 1990s — Talleres de Nazaret Mission

In providing exemplary Christian education, the SIERVAS has not forgotten the apostolic mission of their FOUNDRESS, ST. BONIFACIA RODRIGUEZ de CASTRO and her co-founder, FR. FRANCISCO BUTIÑA, SJ: helping the poor help themselves. The ST. BONIFACIA SKILLS TRAINING CENTER was established within the STA compound in the 1990s where out-of-school girls and unemployed mothers were taught typing and the basic use of computers. Positive results encouraged the Sisters to add classes in sewing, cooking, massage therapy and all around beautician. The Sisters do not stop at mere training: they provide human and Christian formation, market their trainees' skills, provide seed capital. Success of the TALLERES de NAZARET Program reached Spain, enabling the SSJ to access funds for their own 2-storey building. The TALLERES presence is a silent reminder to the STA studentry of the Dignity of Labor and self-reliance.

75 Years & Beyond

June 13, 2008, seventy-five (75) years of the Siervas presence has had a tremendous and long-lasting beneficial impact on Silay. On the other hand, the Congregation is quick to stress that without Silay's generosity and support, the SIERVAS story may have turned out differently. May the SIERVAS and SILAY with St. Joseph's and St. Therese's benevolent guidance, continue to join hands in the service of God and His people.

Our Vision

To forge Christ-centered global citizens operating at peak professional levels while remaining intensely committed to social transformation.

Our Mission

To actively deploy creative educational ecosystems that trigger precise personal accountability, structural faith evolution, and civic impact.

Admissions Guide

Enrollment Requirements

Please prepare the following documentation required for processing and verification prior to the onboarding schedules.

Pre-Kindergarten

Applicant must be 4 years old by June 1
  • Birth Certificate (NSO/PSA)
  • Baptismal Certificate

Kindergarten

Applicant must be 5 years old by June 1
  • Birth Certificate (NSO/PSA)
  • Baptismal Certificate

Grade One

Applicant must be 6 years old by June 1
  • Birth Certificate (NSO/PSA)
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Report Card with the latest periodic grades and Learner Reference Number (photocopy with original for authentication)
  • Photocopied Early Childhood Development Checklist

Grade Two

  • Birth Certificate (NSO/PSA)
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Report Card with the latest periodic grades and Learner Reference Number (photocopy with original for authentication)

Grade 3 to Grade 10

  • Birth Certificate (NSO/PSA)
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Report Card with the latest periodic grades and Learner Reference Number (photocopy with original for authentication)
  • Duly accomplished STA Recommendation Form

Senior High School

  • Birth Certificate (NSO/PSA)
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Report Card with the latest periodic grades and Learner Reference Number (photocopy with original for authentication)
  • Certificate of Completion
  • NCAE Result