Category: Community

Spring in Missouri, a time for crocuses, chickadees, wild flowers, frog songs… and terrible, loud, scary storms. For many children, the sights and sounds of a storm—or even the idea of a storm—can cause a lot of anxiety. Their imaginations are powerful and they might not be able to make the distinction between what could … Continue reading “Talking with Children About Scary Weather”

The very best part of Villa di Maria is our people. Our community of families, faculty and staff is something to be proud of. In this series, We are VdM, we’ll highlight the energies, talents, humor and wisdom of some of our amazing people. Today, we’ll meet Jessica, Daniel, Aria and Adalyn Jacoby. The Jacobys … Continue reading “We are VdM: The Jacoby Family”

I swear to the Lord I still can’t see why democracy means everybody but me.Langston Hughes Each February we pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who’ve suffered, struggled and fought for the right to become citizens and to be treated humanely and fairly in the United States. This year also marks the 150th … Continue reading “Black History Month 2020 – Events for the Week of February 24”

The very best part of Villa di Maria is our people. Our community of families, faculty and staff is something to be proud of. In this series, We are VdM, we’ll highlight the energies, talents, humor and wisdom of some of our amazing people. Today, we’ll meet Emil Ohmes-Kelly, his mother Holly and his father … Continue reading “We are VdM: The Ohmes-Kelly Family”