Posted On: December 20, 2023
Community Flyers
YMCA Lifeguard Certification (12/26-12/29)
4H Community Youth Project Day (12/28)
YMCA 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball (begins 1/2)
Winona Area Youth Wrestling (season begins 1/2)
YMCA 3rd & 4th Basketball 2024 (begins 1/3)
Boys Winona Junior Olympics Volleyball (begins 1/7)
Sugarloaf Theatre Auditions (1/10)
Girls Winona Junior Olympics Volleyball (begins 1/11)
The Great Jigsaw Showdown, Winona Park & Rec (1/13)
YMCA Happy Hoops 2024 (begins 1/17)
WIFA Spaghetti Feed (1/20)Posted On: December 14, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Zyla Porter is a preschool student of Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of cleanliness when she cleaned the snack table and swept the floor. Zyla’s favorite work in the classroom is snowflakes, and she loves Bluffview because she gets to play big chicken outside. Zyla’s favorite activities outside of school are playing and eating snacks, and she wants to be Princess Peach when she grows up. Zyla is the daughter of Spartel Porter and Brian Porter.
Phineas Schilling is a 3rd grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of helpfulness and kindness when he helped pick up after counseling group and used awesome manners. Phineas’s favorite work in the classroom is the times board and he loves Bluffview because the teachers are really kind. Phineas’s favorite activities outside of school are watching tv, coloring, and eating pretzels with nutella, and he wants to be an artist or paleontologist when he grows up. Phineas is the son of Mackenzie Morning & Jesse Schilling.
Posted On: December 14, 2023
Thank you!
Thank you to all who donated to 10 Days of Giving!
Posted On: December 13, 2023
Community Flyers
YMCA Swim with Santa (12/17)
YMCA Lifeguard Certification (12/26-12/29)
YMCA 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball (begins 1/2)
Winona Area Youth Wrestling (season begins 1/2)
YMCA 3rd & 4th Basketball 2024 (begins 1/3)
Boys Winona Junior Olympics Volleyball (begins 1/7)
Sugarloaf Theatre Auditions (1/10)
Girls Winona Junior Olympics Volleyball (begins 1/11)
YMCA Happy Hoops 2024 (begins 1/17)
WIFA Spaghetti Feed (1/20)Posted On: December 7, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Zander Clifton is a preschool student of Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of respect when he used his listening ears all day. Zander’s favorite work in the classroom is reading, and he loves Bluffview because he can see his friends. Zander’s favorite activity outside of school is to relax, and he wants to be an engineer when he grows up. Zander is the son of Cody & Lauren Clifton.
William Lohmeyer is a 5th grade student of Ms. Amy’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of helpfulness and friendliness when he happily helped classmates on a regular basis while still getting his work completed. William’s favorite subject in the classroom is math and he loves Bluffview because of the amount of freedom he has and how organized Bluffview is. William’s favorite activities outside of school are carpentry and playing with legos, and he wants to be a carpenter or blacksmith when he grows up. William is the son of Aaron & Sherry Lohmeyer.
Posted On: December 6, 2023
Reminder – 10 Days of Giving
Our organization is proud to be participating in the Annual 10 Days of Giving food drive this year, coordinated by Merchants Bank. The 10 Days of Giving benefits Winona Volunteer Services and works to make sure no one in Winona County goes hungry each winter.
There are many opportunities to support the food drive between December 1-10. We hope you’ll consider contributing, as you are able, by:
- Dropping off food donations in the barrels located inside the entry way at Bluffview. Bags are going home in green folders today.
- Making a donation directly to Winona Volunteer Services online at https://www.winonavs.org/.
On behalf of Bluffview Montessori School and the 10 Days of Giving committee, thank you for your generosity during the holiday season.
Posted On: November 30, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
River Beck is a Kindergarten student of Ms. Anna’s CH3 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he helped put away the book fair books. River’s favorite work in the classroom is “what doesn’t belong”, and he loves Bluffview because Ms. J is here. River’s favorite activities outside of school are watching tv and coloring, and he wants to work at Bluffview when he grows up. River is the son of Jade & Jeremy Beck.
Rainee Wanlass is a Kindergarten student of Ms. Megan’s CH2 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of excellence when she demonstrated diligence working hard and listening during PE. Rainee’s favorite work in the classroom is coloring and she loves Bluffview because of lunch and recess. Rainee’s favorite activity outside of school is decorating her Christmas tree, and she wants to be a dance teacher when she grows up. Rainee is the daughter of Spencer & Taylor Wanlass.
Posted On: November 30, 2023
Lead in Water Testing
In October, Bluffview conducted its required 5 year test for lead in water. Results were all below 2 parts per billion, meaning no action needs to be taken. For more information, click here.
Posted On: November 29, 2023
Community Flyers
Our organization is proud to be participating in the Annual 10 Days of Giving food drive this year, coordinated by Merchants Bank. The 10 Days of Giving benefits Winona Volunteer Services and works to make sure no one in Winona County goes hungry each winter.
There are many opportunities to support the food drive between December 1-10. We hope you’ll consider contributing, as you are able, by:
- Dropping off food donations in the barrels located inside the entry way at Bluffview. Bags are going home in green folders today.
- Making a donation directly to Winona Volunteer Services online at https://www.winonavs.org/.
On behalf of Bluffview Montessori School and the 10 Days of Giving committee, thank you for your generosity during the holiday season.
YMCA Caroling by Candelight (12/1)
YMCA Drop & Shop (12/2)
Winona County Historical Society’s Holiday Family Festival (12/10)
YMCA Swim with Santa (12/17)
YMCA Lifeguard Certification (12/26-12/29)
YMCA 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball (begins 1/2)
YMCA 3rd & 4th Basketball 2024 (begins 1/3)
Boys Winona Junior Olympics Volleyball (begins 1/7)
Girls Winona Junior Olympics Volleyball (begins 1/11)
YMCA Happy Hoops 2024 (begins 1/17)
WIFA Spaghetti Feed (1/20)Posted On: November 21, 2023
Art to Remember Orders Due Soon!
Don’t Miss Out! Now is the time to place your order for custom keepsake products featuring your child’s artwork. These items make great gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other important person in your child’s life.
You can get free shipping to Bluffview if you order by November 28th. Go to ArtToRember.com to place your order. Order forms with the code for your child’s artwork went home last week.
Thank you for supporting Bluffview!








