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Olivia Samuels

Olivia Samuels

Olivia Samuels is a sixth-grader at Patrick M. Villano Elementary School. This year Samuels is working as a co-Editor for The Villano View. This is her second year participating in The Villano View. Samuels loves to play softball and do all kinds of arts and crafts. Her favorite subjects are Math and Social Studies. When she is older she would love to be an architect.

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Olivia Samuels was an Editor-in-chief of The Villano View this school year.

Moving on, but missing here

Olivia Samuels, Editor-in-chief
June 1, 2022
There are some additions to the school lunch line this year.

Snack attack

Lindsey Gabriele and Olivia Samuels
April 9, 2022
Tai Makamura holds the honor of being the only student from Patrick M. Villano School to attend the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. He competed in 2018 as a sixth-grader, but didn't win the national bee.

Spelling bee has students buzzing with excitement

Lindsey Gabriele and Olivia Samuels
January 24, 2022
Some fourth grade students got into the winter spirit in honor of "A December to Remember".

Weeks of winter fun

Lindsey Gabriele and Olivia Samuels
December 23, 2021
Andre Baruch, the school's band instructor, poses with friends after finishing the NYC marathon. It was his fourth marathon.

A marathon of a run

Lindsey Gabriele and Olivia Samuels
December 15, 2021
Plastic barriers separated student desks which were placed six-feet apart in this elementary classroom last school year. Some students learned virtually. Now, it's back to school full-time and in-person for all.

Back full-time and in-person

Lindsey Gabriele and Olivia Samuels
November 10, 2021
The book, Counting by 7s, is a good read for elementary school students. However, older students may like it, too, since some of the issues deal with fitting in and the main characters are teens.

[Photo] Emotional roller coaster

March 24, 2021
Now, these socks are wacky. They were perfect for Wednesday which was Wacky Sock Day.

We’ve got spirit

Olivia Samuels, Reporter
June 18, 2021
The book, Counting by 7s, is a good read for elementary school students. However, older students may like it, too, since some of the issues deal with fitting in and the main characters are teens.

Emotional roller coaster

Olivia Samuels, Reporter
March 24, 2021
Spring break in the Emerson Public School district starts Friday, April 2. Children return to classes on Monday, April 11.

A break for spring

Olivia Samuels, Reporter
March 23, 2021
This dried up plant is now covered in snow flurries making it look prettier than ever.

Winter wonderland

Olivia Samuels, Reporter
March 17, 2021
These press cookies are made with lots of butter and sugar. Colorful sugar sprinkles decorate the top. These cookies are a holiday favorite.

This year is almost over. While some people are not looking forward to that, others can’t wait for 2020 to end.

Saying goodbye to 2020

Olivia Samuels, Reporter
December 16, 2020
Many people enjoy giving gifts as much as receiving them over the holidays.

The season of gift giving 

Lindsey Gabriele and  Olivia Samuels
December 4, 2020
Some youth athletes didn't let COVID-19 stop them from playing their favorite sports. Practicing with family in the backyard was common among players in Emerson.

Staying safe while playing sports

Lindsey Gabriele  and Olivia Samuels
November 13, 2020
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