Posted 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 campPosted On: February 29, 2024
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Coltrane Ward is a 6th grade student of Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of assertiveness and helpfulness when he prepared the classroom for group while others sat back. Coltrane’s favorite class is art, and he loves Bluffview because of the hospitality. Coltrane’s favorite activities outside of school are scootering around the neighborhood and playing at the park, and he wants to be a graphic designer when he grows up. Coltrane is the son of Jessica & Joel Ward.
Victoria Feehan-Vang is a 4th grade student of Ms. Zahrte’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of peacefulness and cooperation when she read from a book together with a friend. Victoria’s favorite subject in the classroom is science and she loves Bluffview because of the teachers. Victoria’s favorite activities outside of school are coloring and painting, and she wants to be a therapist when she grows up. Victoria is the daughter of Emily Feehan and Xao Vang.
Posted On: February 29, 2024
E2 Concert Scheduled for March 26
E2 students will be performing a concert on Tuesday March 26. We will be showcasing rock music from the 50s including Elvis, the Chordettes, and Bobby Darin. Evening concert is at 5:30. Please have students in the classrooms by 5:15.
Posted On: February 29, 2024
Nominations for Board Members
For the nomination form and more information, click below.
Posted On: February 28, 2024
Community Flyers
Missoula Children’s Theater – Cinderella (3/4-3/9)
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
Banned Books Week at Winona Public Library (Week of April 1)
MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
Winstars Softball Registration
Winona Baseball Registration
Spring Volleytots & Youth Volleyball Camp
Summer at the Y 24
Eagle Bluff summer campPosted On: February 22, 2024
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Carlee Rudnik is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of purposefulness when she consistently begins working on “Have-Tos” work and turns in her work plan at the beginning of work time. Carlee’s favorite work in the classroom is maps, and she loves Bluffview because of her friends. Carlee’s favorite activity outside of school is drawing, and she wants to be an art teacher when she grows up. Carlee is the daughter of Matt & Shannon Rudnik.
Charley Moyer is a Kindergarten student of Ms. Anna’s CH3 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of consideration when he put his handwriting book away and volunteered to put many books away on the floor. Charley’s favorite work in the classroom is the spindle box and he loves Bluffview because of lunch and Ms. Cindy. Charley’s favorite activity outside of school is going to Grandma’s house, and he wants to be a teacher when he grows up. Charley is the son of Sarah Moyer and Kory Pronschinske.
Posted On: February 21, 2024
Community Flyers
YMCA Teen Night Luau (2/24)
WSU Kids Dance Clinic (2/24)
Winona International Friendship Association Silent Auction (2/25)
Missoula Children’s Theater – Cinderella (3/4-3/9)
Sleeping Beauty vs the Not so Evil Fairy Flyer (3/16-17)
Banned Books Week at Winona Public Library (Week of April 1)
MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
Winstars Softball Registration
Winona Baseball Registration
Spring Volleytots & Youth Volleyball Camp
Summer at the Y 24
Eagle Bluff summer campPosted On: February 15, 2024
Fee for 2nds
Reminder: There is a fee of $1.75 for each additional entree students get at lunch time. This includes if students get a 2nd piece of pizza. A 2nd milk (or first for those bringing cold lunch) is $0.55.
Posted On: February 15, 2024
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Justin Clark is a 6th grade student of Ms. Amy E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of caring and compassion when he helped cheer a friend up that was having a rough morning. Justin’s favorite class is PE, and he loves Bluffview because of the Compass Slips students can receive. Justin’s favorite activity outside of school is playing video games, and he wants to be a mechanic when he grows up. Justin is the son of Joe & Melinda Clark.
Ethan Klinger is a 6th grade student of Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of service when he helped clean up a large work carefully without complaint. Ethan’s favorite subject is science and he loves Bluffview because of recess, PE, the basketball hoops, the school staff, and the wide variety of instruments. Ethan’s favorite activity outside of school is hockey, and he wants to be a professional hockey goalie or famous video game player/youtuber when he grows up. Ethan is the son of Eric & Wendy Klinger.
