Shark teeth, sea stars, and jelly fish were among some topics discussed at a recent Oceans Rock assembly. Anjali Mathew, a fifth-grade student at Patrick M. Villano School, enjoyed the assembly that wasn't in-person, but over her laptop screen. “I...

In the summer of Emerson, the streets are baren, and no cars race by. The summer is finally here and no more school.

An annual business project that students started before schools closed in March, finished virtually this week. “Fifth-grade students left school in March, having already decided on their products and businesses,” said Kate Gallucci. “Remotely,...

Villano is not an ordinary school. It not only teaches students, but it shapes students into confident and kind kids. The staff makes me feel like I am part of a big Villano family. We all care for each other and spread happiness and kindness to our peers....

Because of the COVID-19 quarantine, many end-of-year student celebrations across the country will become virtual. That includes the sixth-grade awards and promotion ceremony at Patrick M. Villano Elementary School on June 17.  “I am grateful that...

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...

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...

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...