The Science of Well-Being lessons continued this month with Mrs. Kennedy focusing on the power of thoughts and words with the younger grades, as well as relationships with self and meaning with the older grades. Read more below and don't…
As we welcomed the new year, the Science of Well-Being lessons continued the spirit of celebration; focusing not on resolutions, but on relationships, authenticity, communication, and connection. Across all grade levels, students explored ways to understand themselves, connect with others,…
Mrs. Kennedy visited Villa this month for her November-December Science of Well-being lessons. Please see below for what students focused on. K-2 Focus: Kindness and Empathy This month in our Science of Well-Being lessons, girls in Kindergarten through 2nd grade…
Mrs. Kennedy visited last week for her October lessons. Please see below for what students focused on. Kindergarten–2nd Grade Focus: Awareness of Emotions-Fear and Courage This month, primary grade students learned that being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid; it…
Welcome to a new school year! I am full of gratitude for the opportunity to be returning to Villa on a monthly basis this year by sharing my expertise and passion in applied positive psychology to equip your girls with…
During Catholic Schools Week we gathered as a school community for a prayer service honoring our school as a community of faith and our commitment to Catholic education. As Sister Patricia reviewed the monthly virtues that students practice at Villa,…
Our fourth and fifth graders spent time during Catholic Schools Week visiting our 3s and Pre-K classes to read to them. Reading to younger students can create a mutually beneficial learning environment promoting literacy, confidence, social skills, and helps students…
Thank you to Hollyrock Entertainment for bringing The Brain Challenge Game Show to Villa again to help us kick-off Catholic Schools Week! The girls (and teachers!) had fun engaging in trivia questions, a variety of physical challenges, and a silly…
Students celebrated Crazy sock day during Catholic Schools Week to kick-off our sock drive for The Joy of Sox. Thanks to everyone for participating and for your donations!
We kicked off Catholic Schools Week by gathering for our annual Charism Mass to celebrate our two IHM schools: Villa Maria Academy and St. Aloysius Academy. This is a very special tradition, as our communities renewed our commitment to living…