APA Memo - Christmas Party Guidelines 2022 - 12.6.22

ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY
Junior High School

Acacia Street, Matina, Davao City, 8021 Philippines
Tel. No: +63.82 299-2404 local 4316; Fax +63.82 299-2406
E-Mail: [email protected] | https://jhs.addu.edu.ph
In Consortium with Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Xavier University
Office of the Assistant Principal for Administration
6 December 2022
TO: The ADDU JHS Community

FROM: (SGD.) Alma Raymonda S. Bartolata, OIC Principal
RE: Guidelines on Christmas Parties
For the JHS Christmas celebration this year, please be informed that we will continue to observe the updated
Guidelines on Christmas Parties.
This is for your information and proper guidance.
Endorsed by:
(Sgd.) Vun Leu Ween Q. Romerde [Sgd.] Excesima L. Pasilan

Asst. Principal for Academic Affairs Asst. Principal for Formation
=o=o=o=
Guidelines on Christmas Parties
I. Rationale
The educational community, based on the example of Christ – and of Mary in her response to Christ – and
reflecting on today’s culture in the light of the teachings of the church, will promote (54): a spiritual vision of the
world in the face of materialism; a concern for others in the face of egoism; simplicity in the face of consumerism;
the cause of the poor in the face of social injustice. (CJE # 96)
As we celebrate Christmas, it is essential to ponder about its deep significance in our lives.
More than the parties and exchanging of gifts, there is a need to realize that it is the time that our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ was born in a lowly manger and he was born to humble and poor parents.
As a Jesuit, Catholic and Filipino institution, we strive to make our activities in school develop in our students
the quality of true humility and simplicity especially in the Christmas season where attention is focused on
materialism and commercialism. Christmas parties are one avenue for community building. We celebrate the
birth of Christmas modeling after the birth of Jesus in the stable. The celebrations should center on Christ –
giving, loving, sharing and caring for the environment. Let us not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.
II. Objectives: The class get-together is design
1. To give importance to the Christian significance of celebrating Christmas.

2. To strengthen class unity through creative bonding activities
3. To express generosity through gift-giving
4. To celebrate the season in simplicity and modesty
Memo _Community_2022-2023
III. Formative Learning Outcomes
The students shall have

1. honored the reason for celebrating Christmas
2. contributed to more cohesive class relationship
3. imbibed the value of gratitude and expressed in generosity
4. exemplify simplicity and modesty
IV. Guidelines:
1. The class Christmas party shall start with a paraliturgy or any similar ritual that serves as the foundation
of the celebration. The Class Moderator (CM) will conduct a pre- and post-processing of the activity with
the students.
2. The dress code as stipulated in the Student Handbook will be enforced. School ID must be worn.
3. Class contributions for exchanging gifts and food must abide by the limit set by the school. (SY 2022-
2023: gifts – P250; food – P250)
4. The CM will disseminate the information about the updated “Green Christmas Party Checklist” through
the classroom bulletin board. The Ecoteneo advocacy policies especially on waste segregation and the
University policy on “No single use plastics and energy conservation” shall be strictly observed.
5. Fully aware of the present economic situation, the CM ensures that food is not wasted. Food donations
may be brought to a designated area at the Quadrangle, by the end of the class party to be shared to all
members of the community.
6. All students are expected to conduct themselves properly during the whole activity. The Prefect of
Discipline will monitor the proper conduct of the activity.
7. The Safety and Security Officer will help ensure that precautionary and appropriate measures are taken
for the safety and security of the community.
8. Reservations for the use of tables and other facilities must be processed ahead of the activity by the
concerned members of the community. Protocols and guidelines shall be followed.
9. Christmas decorations must be brought home or placed in the designated area at the Quadrangle for
donation or safe-keeping purposes.
10. Should classes opt to have an alternative Christmas party shall submit a written request addressed to the
Principal for approval. Policies related to activities outside the campus and visitors in the campus shall
apply.
11. The University Policy on Catering Services Engagement will be enforced. The list of accredited catering
services is available in the Principal’s Office and the GLC’s Office. A letter addressed to the UCSAM
Team Chairperson must be submitted if the section/grade level would like to be exempted from the
policy.
12. Only approved drink products as specified in the list from the office of the Food Court Manager may be
allowed inside the campus. A letter addressed to the Food Court Manager must be submitted for
approval should a section/grade level would like to be exempted from this policy.
13. The CM shall create a classroom Restoration Committee to ensure that the classroom is clean and
everything is in proper order after the party. Students are not allowed to leave the classroom until
everything shall have been properly restored. The GLC shall monitor the restoration of the classrooms.
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ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY

Junior High School

In Consortium with Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Xavier University

Office of the Assistant Principal for Administration

TO: The ADDU JHS Community

This is for your information and proper guidance.

(Sgd.) Vun Leu Ween Q. Romerde [Sgd.] Excesima L. Pasilan

Guidelines on Christmas Parties

II. Objectives: The class get-together is design

1. To give importance to the Christian significance of celebrating Christmas.

The students shall have

Attachment: 2223 Green Christmas Party

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