Posted On: November 21, 2023
Everyone is invited to the District Advisory Committee meeting!
Consider attending the District Advisory Committee meeting on December 7 at 6 pm in the bandroom.
Posted On: November 16, 2023
Happy Harvest
Happy Season of Giving and Gratitude,
Our classrooms are preparing to put together kits and care packages to support the Winona community:CH: Hygiene kits for Winona homeless communityE1: Gifts of encouragement for adults struggling with mental healthE2A: Care package for local firefightersE2B: Police officer appreciation bagsE2C: Gift for those in ambulance servicesErdkinder: Placemats for residents of nursing homes.There are lots of opportunities to support their effort with donations. Please sign up here:We will need all donations dropped off by Monday, 11/20. Please feel free to have items directly delivered to Bluffview if ordering online:Bluffview Montessori School1321 Gilmore Ave.Winona, MN 55987.Thank you!
Posted On: November 16, 2023
Art to Remember
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Order forms will be going home today. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child’s order form or to search for your child’s artwork. Then, have fun shopping!
Posted On: November 16, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Gordon Poehler is a 1st grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of respect and self-discipline when he worked hard during word work while showing respect for his teacher and classmates. Gordon’s favorite work in the classroom is maps, and he loves Bluffview because of recess. Gordon’s favorite activities outside of school are playing outside and playing video games with his brother, and he wants to be a lawyer when he grows up. Gordon is the son of Daniel & Jocylyn Poehler.
Grayson Peck is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Amy’s E1A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he reminded Ms. Lorrie to get her key to use when outside. Grayson’s favorite subject in the classroom is math and he loves Bluffview because of lunch. Grayson’s favorite activity outside of school is playing football outside, and he wants to be a doctor when he grows. Grayson is the son of CJ & Taylor Peck.
Posted On: November 9, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Willa Schroeder is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when she followed all classroom expectations in PE. Willa’s favorite work in the classroom is the volcano, and she loves Bluffview because of the teachers. Willa’s favorite activity outside of school is gymnastics, and she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Willa is the daughter of Liz & Matthew Schroeder.
Isla Hunger is a Kindergarten student of Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of peacefulness and self-control when she chose to quietly read independently during library. Isla’s favorite work in the classroom is challenging puzzle and she loves Bluffview because she can sometimes watch a movie during After School Care. Isla’s favorite activities outside of school are playing with her brother, watching shows, and playing with friends. When she grows up she wants to be a singer with Willa & Rosie. Isla is the daughter of Megan Baker Hunger & James Hunger.
Posted On: November 8, 2023
Community Flyers
ParentingTeens (11/8)
Seasonal Saturday at MMAM (11/11)
Viterbo Dance Clinic (11/11)
Light Up Downtown & Winter Market, WIFA (11/16)
Thanksgiving JR Warriors Clinic (11/26)
YMCA 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball (begins 1/2)
YMCA 3rd & 4th Basketball 2024 (begins 1/3)
YMCA Happy Hoops 2024 (begins 1/17)
Winona Public Library Flippin for Books (11/18)
Winona Park & Rec Fall-Winter 2023_2024 Activity Guide
Mindfulness with Trish Johnson (October – November)
Regional Read Programming (September – November events)
School’s Out Kidsport Day Camps (September 29 – February 19)
WIFA Spaghetti Feed (1/20)Posted On: November 2, 2023
Pick up fundraiser items today, Friday, November 3
If you participated in the Clubs Choice Fundraiser, you can pick up your items Friday, November 3, in the fire lane, 2:15 – 3:30. We do not have room for storage, so please make arrangements to have your items picked up.
Posted On: November 2, 2023
No School November 6
There is no school or after school care on Monday, November 6, as it is a teacher workshop day. Friday, November 3rd is the last day of the quarter.
Posted On: November 2, 2023
Book Fair Next Week
Hours:
Tuesday, 11/7: 2 – 4 pm
Wednesday, 11/8 : 2 – 4 pm
Thursday, 11/9: 2 – 7 pm
Friday, 11/10: 2 – 4 pm
Monday, 11/13: 2 – 7 pm
Tuesday, 11/14: 2 – 4 pm
Wednesday, 11/15: 2 – 4 pm
Posted On: November 2, 2023
Sign up for Conferences!
Fall conferences will be held on Thursday, November 9th and Monday, 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.
