The Upper Elementary Book Club takes monthly deep-dives into curated selections of books in a range of genres. Our on- and off-campus UE students work to complete the books by a deadline, along with complementary work to help them organize their thoughts and plan for discussion. Then they gather online each Friday to discuss the … Continue reading “Upper Elementary Book Club – October Edition”
Category: Upper Elementary
A Peek into Our Elementary Distance Learning Program
Community, by Hilary Lord, September 11, 2020,
When the pandemic led us to close our campus back in March, right at the start of Spring Break, our incredible and dedicated guides worked at lightening speed to create distance-learning plans for each of our levels. I am not exaggerating when I write that the guides worked straight through Spring Break—around the clock—to convert … Continue reading “A Peek into Our Elementary Distance Learning Program”
VdM Class of 2020: Kemp
Community, by Hilary Lord, June 8, 2020,
At the end of a typical school year, we honor and celebrate our sixth-year graduates and their families on campus with a graduation ceremony and after party—lovely speeches, delicious food, laughter, tears and lots and lots of Fitz’s root beer. This year the pandemic forced us to change our plans and get creative. Graduating families … Continue reading “VdM Class of 2020: Kemp”
We are VdM (at a distance): The Kunz Family
Community, by Hilary Lord, April 27, 2020,
The very best part of Villa di Maria is our people. Our community of families, faculty and staff is something to be proud of and something to hold onto during our school’s COVID-19 closure. In this series, We are VdM, we’ll highlight the energies, talents, humor and wisdom of some of our amazing people—and we’ll … Continue reading “We are VdM (at a distance): The Kunz Family”