Posted On: March 28, 2024
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Zoe Wolfe is a 4th grade student in Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when she was very welcoming to the 3rd graders during “move-up” day. Zoe’s favorite subject in the classroom is science, and she loves Bluffview because everyone is nice. Zoe’s favorite activity outside of school is playing Uno, and she wants to be a babysitter when she is older. Zoe is the daughter of Carrie Wolfe and Nicholas Knutsen.
Sullivan (Sully) Althoff is a 5th grade student in Ms. Amy’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of kindness and helpfulness when he pitched in to help clean up a mess he didn’t create. Sully’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because there is hard work to do. Sully’s favorite activities outside of school are playing video games and playing at the park, and he wants to be a professional soccer player when he grows up. Sully is the son of Amy Althoff and Drew Althoff.
Posted On: March 21, 2024
Camp Read-A-Lot
If interested in signing your student(s) up, you can find the permission slip below. One was also sent home Wednesday. Please note this event is only for K-6 graders.
Posted On: March 21, 2024
Summer Child Care at the Y – only a few spots left
Posted On: March 21, 2024
Solar Eclipse – April 8th
There will be a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. It begins at 12:49, will reach magnitude (most coverage) at 2:04, and end after 3pm. Bluffview is supplying safety glasses, especially since the magnitude will take place right at dismissal time. Education about the importance of the glasses will be given. Some of the classes may plan activities as well.
For more information, visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/
Posted On: March 21, 2024
Order a yearbook!
Order a 2023-2024 yearbook now for $21. You can order online here, or by printing the Yearbook order form 2024, filling it out, and sending it back to school. A paper order form went home yesterday with the youngest/only child. The deadline to order is April 8. Yearbooks will be handed out in June.
Yearbook CommitteeBrynn Beckmann
Liam DunbarBrandon KnutsonMorwyn JohnsonClara LohmeyerQuinn WangbergPosted On: March 21, 2024
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Benjamin (Benny) Dubis is a kindergarten student in Ms. Anna’s CH3 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he tied a friend’s shoes after he noticed the friend couldn’t get them tied. Benny’s favorite work in the classroom is addition snaking, and he loves Bluffview because of seeing his teachers. Benny’s favorite activity outside of school is to play tag, and he wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. Benny is the son of Chris & Laura Dubis.
Tanis Richardson is a 7th grade student in Erdkinder who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of reliability when he helped cover the chicken coop. Tanis’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because of the nice teachers and the environment. Tanis’s favorite activities outside of school are playing video games and hanging out with his dog, and he wants to work at Walmart. Tanis is the son of Andy Richardson and Breyan Richardson.
Posted On: March 20, 2024
Community Flyers
Family Bingo Night at the East End Rec Center (3/22)
Saint Mary’s Free Tennis Clinic (3/22)
WSU International Night (3/23) Link for Tickets
Splish, Splash Easter Egg Bash Water (3/23)
WIFA Pancake Breakfast (3/24)
Banned Books Week at Winona Public Library (Week of April 1)
Summer Kick Off and Family Fun Day (4/6)
Ed Village Open House Ed Village Open House (April 6)
Believe – Transforming Masculinity (4/9)
Film Contest – Frozen River Festival (Deadline 4/12)
4H Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast (4/14)
MCA Spring Programming
EPIC Youth Summer Program
NOVA Treehouse 2024
MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
Winstars Softball Registration
Winona Baseball Registration
Summer at the Y 24
Eagle Bluff summer campPosted On: March 14, 2024
S-EBT Program is Coming This Summer
S-EBT Program is Coming this Summer
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 authorized a permanent, nationwide S-EBT program for eligible families beginning in 2024. The state of Minnesota (MN) has submitted the S-EBT plan to implement this new federal program in summer 2024 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the plan is pending approval. The administration of the S-EBT program will be a joint effort between the MN Department of Education (MDE), the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and MN Information Technology Services (MNIT). The S-EBT program provides families with school-aged children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals at $40 per month per child ($120 total) during the summer months to purchase healthy foods with funds placed on EBT cards.
S-EBT Eligibility
Students attending a school participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/ School Breakfast Program (SBP) at the end of the 2023–24 school year can qualify through the following methods:
- Students who are directly certified through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Foster and Medicaid.
- Students who are categorically eligible (homeless, foster, migrant or runaway).
- Students approved for free/reduced-price lunch for the 2023–24 school year.
- Students who are newly eligible for free/reduced-price lunch during the summer until August 23, 2024.
Contact Sherry Lohmeyer at slohmeyer@bluffviewmontessori.org for more information or for an application.
Posted On: March 13, 2024
Community Flyers
Sleeping Beauty vs the Not so Evil Fairy Flyer (3/16-17)
Saint Mary’s Free Tennis Clinic (3/22)
WSU International Night (3/23) Link for Tickets
Splish, Splash Easter Egg Bash Water (3/23)
WIFA Pancake Breakfast (3/24)
Banned Books Week at Winona Public Library (Week of April 1)
Ed Village Open House Ed Village Open House (April 6)
Believe – Transforming Masculinity (4/9)
Film Contest – Frozen River Festival (Deadline 4/12)
4H Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast (4/14)
NOVA Treehouse 2024
MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
Winstars Softball Registration
Winona Baseball Registration
Spring Volleytots & Youth Volleyball Camp
Summer at the Y 24
Eagle Bluff summer camp