Summer Program Registration Open!
Registration for Villa Academy’s Summer Program is now open!
Please visit the Summer Program Class Openings page for registration and course descriptions.
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.
The Week Ahead (May 14 – 18)
For the most up-to-date school schedule information please refer to the School Calendar. Unexpected changes to the calendar may not be reflected in the information below. For even more information, check out the News and Events page or “like” us on Facebook!
Monday – May 14
- Middle School MSP Testing (8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.)
- Chess Club (3:15 p.m.), information on enrichment programs
Tuesday – May 15
- Middle School MSP Testing (8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.)
- Frisbee 6th grade boys vs Salmon Bay
Wednesday – May 16
- Middle School MSP Testing (8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.)
- First Grade visits their Grandfriends (10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
- Early Dismissal for Professional Planning (2:15 p.m.)
- Board of Trustee Meeting (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
Thursday – May 17
- Middle School MSP Testing (8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.)
- Parents in Prayer (2:30 p.m.)
- Green Team Meeting (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.), information on enrichment programs
- Spring Concert (7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Friday – May 18
- Middle School MSP Testing (8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.)
- Third Trimester Spirit Day
Middle School MSP Testing
MSP testing is next week and it is important to have your student at school on the days that we are testing.
The testing dates for 7th grade are May 14th, 15th, 17th & 18th and will take place from 8:30 to 10:25 in the Theater.
The testing date for the 8th grade Science MSP is Friday, May 18th and will take place between 9:30 and 11:50.
Also, please remember to have your child bring a snack, a water bottle, two sharpened #2 pencils and a book to read (in case they finish a test early) on these days. The only recommended preparation is a good night’s sleep and a healthy, hearty breakfast.
Make-up tests, if necessary, will be given after school on Tuesday, May 22nd and Thursday, May 24th.
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
New Head of School (for the day)
6th grade student Caitlin H. has jumped feet first into her new role as Head of School for the Day. If you’re on campus today, you can’t miss her. Caitlin is wearing an official “Head for the Day” t-shirt which lets everyone know just who’s in charge.
Caitlin’s interim position as Head for the Day comes courtesy of her parents, the highest bidders for Mr. Milroy’s experience item at this year’s fundraising auction.
Caitlin is not taking her new role lightly and has already implemented a few changes. In addition to calling for free dress, Caitlin had decreed a special recess period for the entire 6th grade and is currently meeting with Mr. Milroy, Middle School Director Mr. Joseph, and two special middle school consulting advisers regarding improvements within the Villa Middle School.
The rest of Caitlin’s schedule is booked solid. She has K-2 recess supervision duty, lunch, and then classroom visits to oversee.
Perhaps you can catch her out front at afternoon carpool duty – she shouldn’t be too busy for a friendly wave!
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.
