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  • Posted On: April 25, 2024

    Explorers of the Week

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

    Evan Sanders is a 3rd grade student in Ms. Mariah’s E1C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of reliability because he always brings his books back on time and always makes good choices in library.  Evan’s favorite work in the classroom is equivalent fractions, and he loves Bluffview because he can meet new friends. Evan’s favorite activity outside of school is playing outside. Evan is the son of Joanna Sanders.

    Aaron Szepi is a 1st grade student in Ms. Mariah’s E1C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when he worked hard to get his work done independently.  Aaron’s favorite work in the classroom is beginning and end blends, and he loves Bluffview because of the works and recess. Aaron’s favorite activity outside of school is going for a walk, and he wants to work at Winona Health when he grows up. Aaron is the son of Cassidy and Shawn Szepi.

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  • Posted On: April 24, 2024

    Community Flyers

    Happy Feet Soccer (begins 4/24)
    Weestars (deadline 4/26)
    YMCA Teen Weight Room Clinic (4/27)
    Apply to Be a Japan Ambassador (informational meetings 5/2 and 5/4)
    Twins Youth Baseball Clinic (5/18)
    Resilient Winona County Presents Virtual Training on Trauma-Informed Responses To Challenging Behavior (5/20)
    Ready Set School (applications due 5/31)
    Youth Yoga with Nichol (6/14-7/26)
    WAPS Community Education Summer Camps and Programs
    Park & Rec Mini Adventures
    Youth Climbing Camps
    MCA Spring Programming
    EPIC Youth Summer Program
    NOVA Treehouse 2024
    MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
    Winona Baseball Registration
    Summer at the Y 24
    Eagle Bluff summer camp

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  • Posted On: April 18, 2024

    Apply to be a Japan Ambassador – Info Meeting May 2 or 4

    Students entering grades 8 – 10 in the fall can apply to be a Japan Ambassador! Informational meetings will be held on May 2nd and 4th.  More information can be found here: Apply to Be a Japan Ambassador

    Bluffview currently has 3 students in Japan.  If you want to follow along on their journey and see what it is like to be a Japan Ambassador, visit the Winona International Friendship Association Facebook page.

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  • Posted On: April 18, 2024

    5K – May 11

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  • Posted On: April 18, 2024

    Ready Set School

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    The application period for assistance from Ready Set School is now open from April 15 through May 31. This program assists Winona County students in purchasing school supplies and clothing for the 2024-2025 school year. Families with children and teens entering kindergarten through grade 12 in Winona County in Fall 2024 that qualify for food support, housing/rent subsidy, and/or TANF benefits are eligible to apply. Only one application per family is required.

    After completing the free application, vouchers are mailed to families in July. The vouchers are valid through September 15 at local participating retailers. Applications are online only at www.readysetschoolwinona.org/apply. If you do not have access to the internet, computers are available at the Winona Public Library (winona.lib.mn.us) or the St. Charles Public Library or contact the Ready Set School Director, at readysetschool@gmail.com.

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  • Posted On: April 18, 2024

    Explorers of the Week

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

    Xavier (Xay) Mangum is a 4th grade student in Ms. Amy’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he offered to help clean up a classmate’s spot.   Xay’s favorite subject in the classroom is science, and he loves Bluffview because of the really nice staff. Xay’s favorite activities outside of school are playing the nintendo switch, watching tv, watching his fish, and playing with his cats. He wants to be a YouTuber or work at the Georgia Aquarium when he grows up. Xay is the son of Daddio & Tiffany Mangum.

    Willa Tillinghast is a Kindergarten student in Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of commitment and friendliness when she focused on her work plan all week and helped peers when they needed it.  Willa’s favorite work in the classroom is sewing line, and she loves Bluffview because there are a lot of new people to meet. Willa’s favorite activity outside of school is playing outside with her friends, and she wants to be a singer and play the guitar when she grows up. Willa is the daughter of Emily & Nathan Tillinghast.

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  • Posted On: April 17, 2024

    Community Flyers

    Child Abuse Awareness Walk (4/22)
    Youth Flag Football (begins 4/23)
    Happy Feet Soccer (begins 4/24)
    Weestars (deadline 4/26)
    YMCA Teen Weight Room Clinic (4/27)
    Apply to Be a Japan Ambassador (informational meetings 5/2 and 5/4)
    Twins Youth Baseball Clinic (5/18)
    Ready Set School (applications due 5/31)
    Girl Scouts Spring 2024
    Park & Rec Mini Adventures
    Youth Climbing Camps
    MCA Spring Programming
    EPIC Youth Summer Program
    NOVA Treehouse 2024
    MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
    Winona Baseball Registration
    Summer at the Y 24
    Eagle Bluff summer camp

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  • Posted On: April 11, 2024

    Explorers of the Week

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

    Kinley Kugel is a 6th grade student in Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of service when she helped E1 students fill out their book fair wish lists.   Kinley’s favorite subjects in the classroom are math and science, and she loves Bluffview because of her friends and teachers. Kinley’s favorite activities outside of school are embroidery, running outside, and road trips with family. She wants to be a conservationist when she grows up. Kinley is the daughter of Danielle & Jon Kugel.

    Corbin Guyer is a 2nd grade student in Ms. Amy’s E1A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he picked up a box from the firelane and delivered it to the recycling bin.  Corbin’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because  there are a lot of good friends to make and he wants to take over his dad’s business when he grows up. Corbin is the son of Corey Guyer and Trisha Berg.

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  • Posted On: April 11, 2024

    Ready Set School

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  • Posted On: April 10, 2024

    Community Flyers

    Film Contest – Frozen River Festival (Deadline 4/12)
    Wilderness Weekends with Emily (4/13)
    4H Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast (4/14)
    Child Abuse Awareness Walk (4/22)
    Youth Flag Football (begins 4/23)
    Happy Feet Soccer (begins 4/24)
    Twins Youth Baseball Clinic (5/18)
    Girl Scouts Spring 2024
    Youth Climbing Camps
    MCA Spring Programming
    EPIC Youth Summer Program
    NOVA Treehouse 2024
    MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
    Winona Baseball Registration
    Summer at the Y 24
    Eagle Bluff summer camp

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