When I got another negative result today I felt sad again. But it dawned on me that maybe God has other plans (as HE always do) for us. Maybe HE was saying, "you can't afford to send a kid to preschool and have another baby -- that means you'll have to ask me another favor, to give you an increase in pay,,,ano ka sinuswerte?! "
It's a shame that i didn't get to join Sofi in her trial class. I've been looking forward to this except that it was scheduled on a workday. Jaims said that it took a while before she warmed up and join the activity. For most of the part she was clingy and just wanted to get a toy even during the session. Her dad said she didn't pray and she always has the urge to stand up :( I hope she gets used to the schedule and participate during class time. That we'll have to see.[slideshow]
e-mail addy: clsferrer@yahoo.com; angioletto_preschool@yahoo.comYour daughter would fall under our Jr. Nursery class with a class size of 10 to 12 students. We have 2 schedules - 8:00 to 10:30am and 10:45am to 1:15pm. Our tuition/misc. fees are in the area of P60,000.
We encourage you to bring your daughter to the school so she can have a "feel" of the school. Any other information you would like to know will be addressed when you talk to the level teacher.
Thank you for your inquiry and we hope to meet you and your daughter soon.
Sincerely,
Barbara Vargas
Administrator
You might want to check on Angioletto Preschool in Kapitolyo, Pasig. School fees are 48k inclusive of learning materials, PE uniform and learning trips. They also provide going-home service at a minimal charge. Payments can be stretched from cash to monthly. They use English and all rooms are air-conditioned. Plus they offer free trial class until tomorrow, April 10.I tried to search for its website or look for feedbacks in various fora but there isn’t any. All I found were ads in sulit and 88db. Anyway I emailed them to inquire about the appropriate program for Sofi, the schedule and of course the fee. Here is Teacher Che’s reply:
ANGIOLETTO PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM:
We use the progressive approach in teaching. Every day, we use songs, rhymes, mime and movement in doing our classroom activities. Creativity and self-expression are expressed through different art activities. Storytelling is always present. We believe that children learn best through experiential learning that is why we also expose them to different learning trips. We also teach the value of spiritual education thru Religion. Children develop physical fitness through Stretch-n-Grow, The World’s Fitness for Kids.
THE TODDLER PROGRAM (for children ages 2.5 to 3.5 years)
Play and work are one. "Work" is individually and developmentally appropriate and includes: Blocks and building materials; Music: instruments, dance, singing; Climbing and hiding; Dress-up and make-believe; Housekeeping (dishes, pretend food, babies, etc.); Puzzles; Reading books;Finger plays;Coloring and painting; and Sand and water play; Love for God is enjoyed through simple prayers, songs, rhymes and simple Bible stories.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Toddlers Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30am to 11:30am
CLASS SIZE: Each class has a teacher and a teacher assistant. Toddlers class is limited to 6 students only.
SCHOOL FEES: Our school fees are inclusive of all the school materials, learning trips, books, and P.E. Uniform. We offer different modes of payment – Annual, Semi-Annual, Quarterly and Monthly.
TODDLER Level (2.5 to 3.5 years)
CASH P44,000
SEMI-ANNUAL Initial P23,000 Next Payment P22,000 (Oct 1)
QUARTERLY InitialP15,000 Next Payment P10,500 (Aug 1, Oct 1, Dec 1)
MONTHLY Initial P15,000 Next Payment P3,600 monthly
School uniform is excluded. Each set costs [P450.00].
Thanks,
Teacher Che
I wasn’t able to take a picture of their front gate but it looks quite homey. When we got inside we inquired about the trial class scheduled today but Teacher Che said a lot of parents called in to cancel since it’s a long weekend. So they reschedule the trial class next Friday, May 7. They were having a spring cleaning instead but they still accommodated us.
I knew we would get a call back after the VTR. Based on the people's reactions and the lady who took Sofi's video, I knew that Sofi's chance is quite high. Besides, Jaims knows that these agencies are really looking for the fair complexioned, chubby kids when there's an audition.
At around 8.30PM, I received a text message asking us to call the landline of Liahona Casting Agency for the result of the VTR. When I didn't call them, because I didn't hear my text tune, I received another text. I asked Jaims to call them but their line was busy. At past nine, I got another text from them. Anyway, Jaims called them and true to the feedbacks I've been reading in several blogs and online fora, my daughter had to undergo a 10 day workshop. It will cost us P4,500.00 for the 10 day workshop and they will teach Sofi how to act in front of the camera and they will teach her how to do modeling and the works. Jaims said that we'll discuss it first then he hung up.
We have nothing against the workshop. Had it been free and has the right schedule we might exert effort in bringing her there. Of course money matters a lot nowadays and P4,500.00 still 4,500. In terms of schedule, Barney is not available on Thursdays and the workshop is Thursday and Saturday only.
They said that they will still keep Sofi's file on hand when the advertising people are on the lookout. But then again, I know the agency will prioritize those who took the workshop. Jaims said that we might be taking away her special opportunity to become a TV/print ad model. To have a celebrity kid takes a lot of effort from the parent. For her to become one requires that we bring her to several agencies, have a lot of VTR and be aware of all the available opportunities. and that's a lot of responsibility for a mom who has a full time job. How can I be an ultimate stage mom if I have work? My take is if they like her, then they like her. One or two or several VTRs are ok but again I don't like pushing her into something that both of us won't benefit in the end. Let things come naturally.
The first thing we did was fill out a blue form. We didn't have a ballpen so Jaims went back to the car to get one, only the pen wasn't working well so our form had a lot of scribbles, obviously trying to make it work. When I was done, I submitted the form and they told me to send Sofi in the room. There were a lot of kids and companions are not allowed to go inside. Sofi was excited, maybe she was thinking it's a school. She sat on the floor wiggling her toes while waiting for her turn. Jaims and I stayed in the adjacent room where the stagemom-wannabees stayed. For a small room, it's a bit crowded. I had fun watching the companions coaching their kids how to answer or how to act. Some mom took the effort of dressing up their kids and some even put make-up on their two year olds. what a pity! I've heard some moms scolding their kids. You can hear lines such as "di ba sabi ko wag kang iiyak. Ano gusto mo na umuwi, e di sinayang mo lang!" or "tigilan mong iyak-iyak mo, tingnan mo nabubura na yang make-up mo!". It's really funny how these people react during their child's vtr session.
After a while I heard someone shouting Sofi's name followed by a loud wailing sound. Apparently Sofi got bored and suddenly remembered that mimi and dudi weren't around, so she started crying really loud. We pulled her out of the room and brought her to the adjacent room. I asked her why she cried but all she could say was "ayaw ko dun!". I asked her if she wants to go home already but she wouldn't answer. When she was finally done crying, I gave her milk and biscuits. Gemma said they'll just call us if it's Sofi's turn already. So we just waited. While waiting, Sofi found a friend to play with. When it was her friend's turn already, Sofi tried to take a peek inside. She was even asking me to go inside already. But we just waited outside until we were finally called in.
There were no more kids inside and only one lady holding a videocam talked to her. This time Jaims and I accompanied her already. She was asked what's her name, how old is she and if she can sing and dance. She was able to answer the lady correctly. She even sang softly and dance slowly. Her shyness must have returned, but that was fine with us. As long as she answered correctly and she was able to do what they asked her to do.
yesterday while sofi and i were walking in megamall, a lady approached us and asked how old sofi is. thinking that she just amazed with sofi's size, i answered at once. then the next thing i knew she was introducing herself as a talent scout looking for kids. she said there will be a casting on sunday, that's tomorrow, in their office somewhere boni.
they texted me this morning asking if we will still proceed. i had to wait for jaims' reply before i text them back. when i told jaims last night he was excited but we forgot to conclude that's why i had to text him. he said GO. i'm kinda reluctant since 1:30 (the supposedly sched) is her sleeping time. getting her to act during this time could be really hard. i just hope she cooperates tomorrow. i checked for feedbacks on the web and they seem legit, though most moms are complaining that after getting a yes their kid had to go through a workshop. not sure how this will turn out. but however she acts tomorrow will not be an issue on me. she's just two, for God's sake.
for the details, you may check them out at:
Liahona Casting Agency
