The daily schedule is organized for the benefit of our parents who depend on the Villa to provide childcare as well as classroom instruction. The full day allows time for play, social interaction, lessons, rest, recess, snacks and lunch.
The general school schedule:
The individual class schedules vary according to the class level. During the seasons of Advent and Lent the whole school assembles for morning prayer in the playroom every Friday. Presentations take place in the playroom throughout the year.
Uniforms
The uniform consists of a navy blue crew shirt with the Sacred Heart Villa emblem. The coordinating outfits are:
In winter, a navy blue sweatshirt with the school emblem may be worn over the crew shirt and a long-sleeve red or white turtleneck may be worn under the crew shirt. The crew shirt is ordered through the school. The skort may be purchased through school or Quinn Uniform Company on Ivanhoe Ave. All uniform items are preordered and are not in stock at school. All children must have a complete change of clothing at school for emergencies. Additional clothing information is listed in the handbook.
Meals and Snacks
The lunch menu is printed and distributed to parents at the beginning of each school year. The menu follows the federal and state nutritional guidelines. Nursery and Kindergarten have a morning and afternoon snack. Pre-K has only an afternoon snack since their lunchtime is earlier. If any child has a food allergy, parents must notify the director.
Special Features
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
All students take part in this special spiritual development program once
a week during school time. The certified catechist and an aide assist the
children in their spiritual growth and knowledge of God. For additional
information, please visit our Curriculum section
or The National Association
of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website.
Dance, Pom Pom, Creative Movement, Tumbling
A dance teacher comes to the Villa on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons after school. Interested families pay a separate fee for the lessons that are conducted in the playroom.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp is held during the months of June and July. The Villa teachers and aides serve as the supervisors for the campers. Special activities are planned with a summer theme. High school students serve as volunteer helpers. The daily summer camp time is the same as during the year. Families register and pay a separate summer camp fee.
STEP—Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Children
STEP is a parenting program required of all new students’ parents during the month of October. It is a program developed by the American Guidance Service (AGS). The four evening sessions are conducted by a parent trainer. The dates and times for the classes are listed on the yearly calendar.
School and Community
There are a variety of local services that help enrich our school program:
Sacred Heart Villa takes part in community awareness activities:
Safety
The school has regular recorded fire and tornado drills. Directions are posted and teachers practice the procedures with their classes.