Who were your closest friends at Villa? I came to Villa in 6th grade and graduated with 22 other girls. Since our class was so small, we were all friends. Meghan Frank O’Rourke, Amanda Bauer Weaver, Kelly Phillips Sellevaag, Kelly Ann Greisser and Caroline DiRita were some…
Children are more successful in school when parents take an active role in their learning. This helps children to understand that what they are doing in school is important. Although parents recognize the long-term benefits of homework, it sometimes can…
If you're a parent with a faith of your own, chances are it's important to you to instill solid, character-building, faith-growing practices in the daily habits of your children. Children enter this world with a tremendous capacity for faith. And the best way to teach them faith skills is to practice them in your own lives and help to be…
Villa Maria Academy’s Early Learning Center is a vibrant, Catholic learning environment for 3 and 4-year-old girls and boys who gain a readiness for formal learning and social engagement through play and age-appropriate academic, explorative experiences which develop pre-reading and…
1. What is your greatest memory from your days at Villa? One of my many favorite memories at Villa would have to be the Big Sister Little Sister program. I loved both sides of this experience. As a young student…
A focus on emotional well being and relationships is critical for children’s ability to engage and learn, especially during times such as these. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been proven to help children build confidence, understand their own strengths and…
1. What is your greatest memory from your days at Villa? My greatest memory from my days at Villa was being a part of an April Fools’ Day prank with my teachers in fifth grade. Mrs. Wible and Mrs. Venziale…
Many restrictions have hindered the opportunity to see what goes on in our classrooms live this year. So, we wanted to share the next best thing, inside looks from our teachers! We caught up with our kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Kate…
The new age of digital citizenship is upon us. As educators and parents, we are no longer charged with teaching our children the "don'ts" of digital learning, but rather we are called to empower them to be proactive digital learners. The…
Choosing a preschool for your child is more about finding the right fit for your family and your child than finding the “perfect” school. Finding the best fit for your child and your family is the ultimate goal of the…