News, Updates & Notices

Just a reminder the book fair will be at Bluffview from 11/3-11/13, and will be open after school Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2-3pm! If you would like to preview our fair, see more details, or donate to our Share the Fair funds for families in need, you can do so by following this link to our homepage! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bluffviewmontessorischool

Fall conferences will be held on Thursday, November 6th and Thursday, November 13th.

We use an online scheduling system to arrange these conferences. The link is found at the end of this message and will take you to a web page set up for our Fall conferences. 

After selecting a conference, you will need to register. Once registered, you will have access to conference times and the ability to sign up for a conference with other teachers, specialists, or interventionists.

http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Bluffview_Montessori_School_1

If you encounter any difficulties, please feel free to call the office at 507-452-2807 and we will happily help you sign up for conferences.

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, November 7th or Friday, November 14th.

Items for the Club’s Choice Fundraiser will be delivered on Wednesday, November 5th from 2:15pm-3:30pm at the school.

Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:  

Izzy is a 6th grade student in Ms. Johnson’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when she helped clean up after library class. Some of Izzy’s favorite hobbies include crocheting and archery, and when she grows up, she wants to be a graphic designer. Her favorite part about Bluffview Montessori School is that it is a really healthy community and there is not as much bullying. Izzy is the daughter of Joel and Jessica Ward.

JR is a 6th grade student in Ms. Zahrte’s classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of leadership when he helped others and stayed focused during work time. JR’s favorite class is math. His favorite hobby outside of school is video games, and he is still trying to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up. JR is the son of Sarah and Patrick Lumsden.

Winona Goodfellows Apply Online (Deadline to apply is 11/1)
The Room of Plenty Free Store (Open on Saturdays)
Winona Middle School Activities & Athletics (Bluffview 5-8 graders can participate in these activities)
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts  (Fall Classes)
CPR & First Aid (Monthly)
After School Care (ASC) (9/2-6/4)
Adaptive Swim Lessons (9/8-4/10)
Youth Bowling (9/20-12/20)
EPIC Youth Program (9/29-12/10)
Leaders in Training  (9/30-12/18)
Adaptive Swim Lessons (10/17-11/7)
Pre-Season Basketball (10/21-12/4)
All Abilities Basketball (10/22-12/3)
HAPPY HOOPS (10/22-12/3)
https://www.winonatennis.com/programs/junior-programs-lessons/ (11/2-12/21)
YMCA Pacers 5th-8th Grade Girl’s Basketball (11/2-1/3)
EFCE Baby & Me Classes
EFCE Virtual Parent Ed Series (11/13, 11/20, 12/4)
ECFE Separating Classes Fall 2025 (Wednesdays & Thursdays)
ECFE Non-Separating Classes Fall 2025 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
ECFE Late Fall 2025 Pop-Up Events (Events throughout Nov. and Dec.)
Starlight Stroll Press Release  Starlight Stroll Flyer  (11/7)
Starlight Stroll Registration Form (11/7)
MSC Southeast College Opportunity Program Open House (11/7)
https://www.winona.edu/about/event/an-evening-with-john-green/ (11/7)
KidSport Gymnastics Events (11/15)
Winona Public Library Flippin’ for Books  (11/15)
Babysitting Class (11/15)
St. Mary’s Pack the Gym Basketball Event (11/15)
ECFE Parent Child Event (11/17)
Junior Warriors Basketball Club (11/17-3/2)
Fixit Clinic (12/13)
Anything But A Sled Challenge (2/28)

Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:  

Sophia is a 4th grade student in Ms. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of stewardship when she fixed a classroom shelf issue and tidied up after a lesson without being asked. Sophia’s favorite class is art, and when she’s not at school, her favorite thing to do is hang out with her family. Sophia wants to be either a doctor or a nurse when she is older. Sophia is the daughter of Shelby Beeman.

Daniel is a 7th grade student in the Erdkinder classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of service when he cleaned up lettuce that spilled all over the rotunda. Daniel’s favorite subject is Science, and when he is not in school, his favorite thing to do is go outside. Daniel’s favorite part of being at Bluffview is that he is able to walk around during work time and does not have to sit the entire time. Daniel is the son of Jocylyn and Daniel Poehler.

Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:  

Christine is a Kindergarten student in Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of friendship when she helped several friends in the classroom by showing how to clean up their materials. Christine’s favorite part of school is making paper letters, and when she is not in school, she loves to play with her toys. When she grows up, Christine wants to be a nurse. Christine is the daughter of Dorothy and Scott Barr.

Thomas is a 6th grade student in Ms. Zahrte’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of stewardship when he reminded a younger student to walk at the bus area. Thomas’s favorite class is PE, and when he is not in school, he loves to play soccer. Thomas likes the environment and his teachers best about Bluffview. When he grows up, Thomas wants to be a professional soccer player. Thomas is the son of Brian and Abigail Kugel.

There will be no school next Thursday, October 16th and Friday, October 17th.

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