Archive for the ‘Lower School’ Category
The Bubble Man
The Bubble Man visited the Villa Preschool today.
The Bubble Man’s Bubbleosophy
I bubbelieve that we the people are
just like bubbles.
We are all different shapes, colors and sizes,
just like bubbles
and some of us last longer than others,
just like bubbles…
and though our surface tensions may vary,
we all come from the same Source,
just like bubbles.
All bubbles come from joy.
All people come from Love, because only Love exists.
When we don’t know we come from Love,
we fall in Love.
When we realize we come from Love,
we rise in Love…
just like bubbles.
Thank You Grandparents
What a beautiful day! Thank you to all the Grandparents who visited Villa Academy this morning and allowed us to share the academic accomplishments of their Grandchildren!
Please enjoy early dismissal and have a safe and sunny Mother’s Day weekend.
Grandparents Day is here
So many Villa Grandparents play a special part in our students’ lives. We are honored to welcome them to Grandparents Day, a celebration of all that they do to support their grandchildren and the quality education here at Villa Academy!
Friday, May 11th
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Bridget Church
10:15 a.m. Reception beginning in the Rainbow Theatre, Classroom visits to follow
12:00 p.m. early dismissal
No RSVP Needed
If you have questions please E-mail Marcie Cheung or call 206-729-0219 x 267
Bike to School Month
As announced during Earth Week…Villa Academy’s Green Team and SERT, together with the Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation invite you to join our team for Bike to School Month, May 2012
May is Bike to School Month, designed to encourage bicycle commuting, mentor new riders and foster a love of bicycling. When you bike to school with your child you:
- Help your child become a safe, knowledgeable and independent cyclist.
- Create daily exercise habits that help keep your child active and healthy.
- Reduce car traffic and air pollution.
We envision participation in Bike-to-School Month as a family project, one that may also introduce parents to the fun of cycling with their kids! Everyone who rides at least once wins a prize! *
So, how do you participate? It’s easy!
Download the Bike to School packet. Send in the Bike to School sign up to coordinator Ms. Jenner before May 7st. Once it is filled out and turned in, read through the information and start tracking your trips on the Bike to School calendar. For more information check out Cascade’s website at http://www.cbcef.org/bts/index.html.
* Because every child cannot cycle safely to school, and because the “work” that kids do also includes sports, music lessons, trips to the library, play dates, etc., trips for Bike to School Month can include any trip made by bicycle somewhere he or she needs to go, one round-trip per day. Other traffic reducing alternatives such as walking or carpooling with another family are also welcome if bicycling is not possible.
Almsgiving to help the students of Kenya
Villa Academy second graders raised $1,032.75 for the students of Gede Angels Primary, a new school on the east coast of Kenya.
The fundraising project began on Ash Wednesday as part of the class’s third trimester service project. During Lent, second grade classes focused on three areas of self-examination: Fasting (not necessarily from food); Prayer (learning more about prayer through writing); and Almsgiving (service to those in need).
In the spirit of giving, students gave of their free time to do extra service at home to raise money for the needs of the elementary school in Kenya.
With donations from last year, Gade Angels Primary was able to build a new lavatory at the school. Villa Academy hasn’t heard what this year’s project will be, but students hope to learn before the school year is out.
Thank you to the second grade parents who generosity supported this fundraiser and helped our students learn about sacrifice during Lent.
Litterless Campaign
Third grade students at Villa Academy have launched a “Litterless Campaign” to reduce litter and raise awareness of how litter negatively affect the environment. Students are focused on cleaning up the grounds, especially the woods below the school where trash is frequently found.
As part of their campaign, students produced and filmed, “The Littermess Monster, a movie about litter . . . .
New Lower School Director (for the day)
Fifth grader, Will J roamed the school with Mrs. Elsner today, as acting Lower School Director. You may have seen him wearing his official “Lower School Director” tee and carrying a clipboard of notes regarding this morning’s meeting with Head of School, Mr. Milroy.
Carpool duty, intercom announcements, and classroom inspections kept Will pretty busy all morning. But, he did find time for a little fun!
Unfortunately for Will, he’s not on the payroll, his special day came courtesy of his parents, the highest bidders for Mrs. Elsner’s experience item at this year’s fundraising auction.
Thanks for all your hard work today Will!
