All women are capable of accomplishing incredible feats. However, success manifests itself in many forms and there is no simple way to define what makes an individual successful. Each generation is motivated by unique goals, ideals, principles, and perspectives which…
For a culminating project, the Eighth grade girls created roller coasters out of pipe insulation and duct tape in Science Lab. "The roller coasters had to include a hill, a loop, a turn and a thrill factor, such as a…
In Mrs. A's Religion class, her Eighth graders are creating Infographics for selected topics in Catholic Social Teaching. There are seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family, Community, and Participation Rights and Responsibilities, Option…
Isn’t it amazing to see young kids with tablets and computers? They know how technology works and they absorb information so fast! We are so connected to technology now and kids are just born into it. Kids like to build…
On May 20, the Third Grade honored notable women by presenting their annual Famous Women Courtyard Conclave. As a culmination to their studies on Biographies, the girls were asked to choose a Famous Woman in history, and learn about that woman’s life…
On Tuesday, May 10, the fifth grade traveled to St. Aloysius Academy to participate in the “Reading Olympics” Competition. This project began in the fall, when the students were asked to read nine books in preparation for this collaborative event.…
On May 10, Villa's Kindergarten class visited the Apple Store for a out-of classroom experience with technology. This free program offers students a fun learning experience focused on collaboration and creativity. The girls got to partner with each other and…
On April 26, Villa's Librarian, Mrs. Sarah Connelly hosted a Mother-Daughter Tea for her Library Angels. Mothers and daughters celebrated a wonderful year in Villa's library and played a game with Quizzlet to identify the world flags hanging in the…
The fourth grade girls designed name blocks in Tinkercad. They followed the tutorials in Project Ignite, a component of Tinkercad where teachers can set up classrooms and assign activities. They learned about connectors, how to align and group objects, and how…
On April 29, the boys from Saint Aloysius Academy came to Villa Maria for a Mathematician Expedition. Their Third Grade teachers ran the events as students participated in different math games, followed by a picnic lunch.