On October 14, two Fire Rescue Officers from East Whiteland Fire Department visited the Kindergarten at Villa for Fire Prevention Week to educate the girls on fire safety. The firefighters spoke with the girls about the importance of having working smoke detectors…
The first and eighth grades form a special bond through the Big Sister Little Sister Program at Villa. Each eighth grader is paired with a first grader to mentor and lead through the year through. The girls participate in a…
Eighth grade members of the 2016-2017 Villa Maria Academy Student Leadership Team were installed in ceremony on Friday, October 7, at Villa’s first Friday mass. After student leaders were installed, school principal, Sister Susan Joseph, addressed students as they pledged…
On Friday, September 7, the Pre-K students of Villa Maria Academy ended their week by visiting Kindergarten and sharing with them Clifford made books! "It was fun visiting with the girls over in the “big school," said Mrs. Albanese. "The Kindergarten girls…
On Tuesday, October 4, the Sixth grade participated in a “book tasting” for Mrs. Klinger's ELA class. "I’m setting up table cloths and placemats like a nice restaurant in the classroom," said Mrs. Klinger. Each table consisted of four books, and the students were given ten to fifteen minutes…
In Mrs. Fox's Social Studies class, Eighth graders have been following CNN Student News to learn about the debate and follow the election. "It helps to educate the girls about the importance of the election process," said Mrs. Fox.
On September 30, Science Explorers stopped by for an assembly for Villa Maria Academy's First through Fourth Graders to teach them how fun science can be! The girls learned about endothermic and exothermic reactions and talked about the Science Explorers Club they can participate…
Last week, the 8th graders began programming their LEGO Mindstorms Robots. Mrs. Bellopede encouraged the girls to play around with the programming to make the robot play music, make a face, or produce sounds. Students will be learning to design,…
On September 29, the Villa community gathered in Sacred Heart Chapel for the Prayer Partner Prayer Service. The Prayer Partners program pairs older students with younger children. Students in grades 5-8 each have a Prayer Partner in 1st – 4th…
In Religion class, Fourth Graders at Villa Maria Academy have begun learning about philanthropy and what it means to be a good neighbor by doing something kind for others. For their Good Neighbor Projects, the girls were asked to write a…