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…
This afternoon, the 8th and 1st grade girls got together for a Big Sister, Little Sister picnic out on the lawn and were joined by Elmwood Park Zoo on Wheels to meet and learn about some of their animals from…
Thank you to our eighth grade for putting together such a fun morning for our students with giving at its heart. And thank you to all the volunteers for their assistance with the day and to all our Villa families…
Two days each week, our Kindergarten teachers mix the classes to do centers for Math and ELA. The teachers trade off each week which subject they will teach. The girls love the opportunity to collaborate with their friends in the…
Congratulations to our JV A Volleyball team for ending their season with a 4-1 victory over a formerly undefeated St. Joe’s team. Thank you for representing Villa on the court this season. Thanks to our dedicated coaches for teaching these…
PreK students are enjoying their AVC (added value classes). Here is a shot of Mrs. Gaffney visiting their classroom for Music class last week. Classes in Spanish, Music, Physical Fitness, and Library are part of the weekly program. PreK students…
Electives started last week! Our little K-2 science explorers made some slime with Miss Ritter. K-2 students in Mrs. Long's elective made recycled art. And students in Mrs. Noll's grades 3-5 science explorers had some fun making color-changing volcanoes! We…
8th and 1st grade students got together last week to introduce themselves for their first Big Sister, Little Sister meeting of the year!
Students at Villa Maria have been learning to pray the Rosary this month. The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor…
Thank you to all our Villa families for joining us for our Family Fun Movie Night! It was our first time hosting an outdoor movie night and everyone had so much fun! And thank you to our Parent Guild for…