ELC Mystery Reader – The Family Experience
Each week, a different student in Pre-K is named the Star of the Week, and gets to have a special loved one to come into the class to read a story. Last week, Kaitlyn A. was the Star of the…
Dance Showcase – Grades K-4
Education and engagement in the fine arts are an essential part of the school curriculum and an important component in the educational program of every student in Villa Maria Academy. All students in Grades K-8 participate in a weekly dance…
Spring Concert
On Thursday, April 23, the choir and Handbells Ensemble put on a lovely Concert of the Seasons for everyone at Villa Maria Academy. Thank you for a wonderful performance. Special thanks to Music Directors Sister Margaret and Miss Connors, Sister…
1st Grade: Creating Businesses
After working hard on Terra Novas last week, the 1st graders put their entrepreneurial minds to work! The girls worked with a partner to create a ‘business’ that would provide either goods or services. Then they created a list of…
Empty Bowls Supper Success!
This past Friday, March 27th, Villa Maria Academy families enjoyed a meal of soup and artisan breads and had the opportunity to take home a handcrafted "empty bowl" designed by VMA students. The event was sold out, and over 100…
Singing for the Sisters
The 3 year-olds gave a treat to the sisters of the Mother House today, singing a special Easter song for them. It was not only the sisters that got enjoyment out of the singing. The 3 year-olds were ecstatic to…
Mathlete Competition at PJP II
On Thursday, March 26, girls from Villa Maria Academy took part in a Mathlete Competition hosted by Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford. There were about 100 students competing from about 10 schools across the region. The competition…
Hoop-It-Up Challenge Winners
Last week, Villa hosted the Hoop-It-Up Challenge during lunch recess in the gym. The Hoop-It-Up Challenge basketball shoot-out was created as a fun way to include the students in all the excitement of this year's Villa BALL March Madness theme.…
Delivering Easter Baskets
Villa Maria Academy collected baskets of goodies this week in preparation for Easter this weekend. Over 250 beautiful baskets were stuffed full of treats and treasures to be shared through the St. Agnes Day Room in West Chester with children…
St. Patrick’s Day Performance
For the first time ever at Villa Maria, the 3rd grade girls, along with Miss Connors and Sister Margaret, prepared a St. Patrick's Day performance for the IHM Sisters at the Motherhouse by following what is called the “Orff Schulwerk…