Dani Dominguez is a competitive dancer who isn’t letting social distancing come between her and her routines. “I have been working out a lot. I have online classes where we stretch and workout as well,” Dominguez explained. “I have been also...

Mother's Day is the day people honor motherhood. This year, COVID-19 made celebrating this holiday on Sunday, may 10, a bit different. Haley Karathomas, a fifth-grader at Patrick M. Villano School didn’t let the quarantine stand in the way of showing...

It's the simple things teachers at Patrick M. Villano School miss the most. "The hardest part of teaching from home has been not being able to see my students every day," fifth-grade teacher Kim Biggs said. "I miss greeting them in the morning, working...

Feeling stressed? Try yoga. “Yoga has been the best thing that I have done for my body and mind,” sixth-grade science teacher Liz McClafferty said.  ‘‘After every class, I feel calmer and more centered than I did before I practiced.” McClafferty...

Schools across New Jersey will remain closed for the rest of this academic year to protect students and staff from coronavirus, according to Governor Phil Murphy. “This is a difficult decision and I know that many students, parents, and staff would...

Silence is key to virtual learning for Giana Kim, a fifth-grade student at Patrick M. Villano School. “To complete my work, I go to a quiet area so I can focus well,” Kim said. Many tasks must be completed throughout the virtual school day including...

Paige Aquila is making the most of her virtual learning experience. "Right now, I am working on the couch. I have just finished math, my second class for the day," Aquila said. "I am happy that virtual learning is going so well." Aquila is one...

Completing schoolwork from home is routine now for students in the Emerson Public School district. "It’s comfy. It’s warm. It’s virtual learning!" Savannah Dennehy said. The fifth-grade student at Patrick M. Villano School completes tasks...

Similar to the entire state of New Jersey, students at Patrick M. Villano Elementary School in Emerson have been attending virtual classes. Virtual classes started Monday, March 16, by order of Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III. Virtual...