Category: Community

Posting twice a week, it’s impossible to share all of the beauty of this past academic year. The year has been full of big work, friendship, learning and lots of community. There have been points of shining brilliance and points that showed us where we needed to grow. It’s been a beautiful year. Thank you … Continue reading “One More Look…”

Screen Free Week brought one of Villa di Maria’s favorite community gatherings – Circus Night! The weather was just warm enough to enjoy snow cones – yay! Getting into the circus state of mind with red noses! We were joined by some seriously skilled face painters! And, a perennial favorite, balloon animals (and other creations!). … Continue reading “Circus Night!”

Scree-Free Week is full on at VdM! The Book Fair is going strong, and all fingers (and toes!) are crossed that the weather allows for a perfect Circus Night. This year we have the added bonus of participating in Give STL Day during this special week. By now you’ve likely been asked to participate and … Continue reading “Gearing up for Give STL Day!”

Last Friday the Elementary children had an adventure of an afternoon hopping from one room to another learning about Passover. The Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary classrooms were mixed together and divided into four groups to enable a full mixed-aged, cross-classroom experience. In the Great Room, the children learned a traditional dance from our skilled PE … Continue reading “Passover”

Spring is (finally!) in the air. The rain will come and go, but we will soak in every drop of sunshine we can get! While everyone made the most of the snow and cold weather, the warmer weather is beyond welcome! Extended Day is enjoying their treat of playing in the tree just outside the … Continue reading “Spring!”