Choir is open to all Elementary students at no cost. Read story for more information!

Over the summer, Villa was pleased to accept the Public Awareness Award from the Arizona State Florist Association for our efforts in teaching children to love and appreciate flowers.

This year, Villa Montessori had 3 teachers awarded the Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Aware for Excellence in Teaching. Congratulations to Middle School Teachers: Angie Gosnell, Ms. Jannett Oglesby, and Mr. Olof Ehrenstrom!

What an honor to be chosen as the 2014 Charter School of the Year! It is so exciting to know that Villa is now recognized for being the community jewel we always knew it was. This is truly a proud moment in Villa’s history especially with our 50th anniversary coming this spring. There is so much to celebrate! Check out the video filmed by the Arizona Charter Board Association:

This piece from CNBC discusses the movement towards a "flipped classroom" eventually becoming the educational standard in 25 years. Why wait 25 years when Montessorians have been using this model for over 100 years? Take a minute to view this short video.

<a href="http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000309842">Click here to view the video</a>