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  • 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 camp

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  • Posted 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.

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  • Posted On: February 15, 2024

    Explorers of the Week

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    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. 

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  • Posted On: February 8, 2024

    Explorers of the Week

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

    Cora Runningen is a 1st grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of courage when she performed loud and proud at the E1 concert. Cora’s favorite work in the classroom is the money work, and she loves Bluffview because there is no homework. Cora’s favorite activities outside of school are playing outside and getting snacks, and she wants to be a dinosaur scientist when she grows up. Cora is the daughter of Lee & Stephanie Runningen.

    Melody Urbick is a 1st grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B  classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of perseverance when she finished all 15 levels of her lessons.  Melody’s favorite work in the classroom is the trace magical triangles work and she loves Bluffview because she can get compass slips.  Melody’s favorite activities outside of school are making things like her robo dog and playing with her favorite toy, rainbow scrubbies, because she can draw animals and then wipe them off. She wants to be a police officer when she grows up. Melody is the daughter of Jonathan & Michelle Urbick. 

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  • Posted On: February 7, 2024

    Community Flyers

    2024 Luminary Hike (2/9)
    Escape the Vape Video Challenge (February)
    Ready Set School Chili Tasting Fundraiser (2/9)
    Seasonal Saturdays at MMAM (2/10)
    Day at the Capital (Sign up deadline 2/11)
    Fentanyl Speaker (2/15)
    Kidsport Day Camps (2/19)
    YMCA Teen Night Luau  (2/24)
    WSU Kids Dance Clinic (2/24)
    Winona International Friendship Association Silent Auction (2/25)
    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 camp

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  • Posted On: February 1, 2024

    T-shirt/Hoodie orders due today!

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  • Posted On: February 1, 2024

    Explorers of the Week

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

    Colter Tomesh is a 6th grade student of Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when he independently asked to get homework for his sick sibling from her teacher. Colter’s favorite subject in the classroom is science, and he loves Bluffview because of his friends. Colter’s favorite activities outside of school are mountain biking and building legos. Colter is the son of Cory & Lauren Tomesh.

    Zooey Teichroew is a 5th grade student of Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of courage when she participated in the spelling bee.  Zooey’s favorite subjects are all of them and she loves Bluffview because of her friends and because of the work.  Zooey’s favorite activity outside of school is art, and she wants to be a vet or teacher when she grows up. Zooey is the daughter of Heather & Jacob Teichroew. 

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  • Posted On: February 1, 2024

    Spaghetti Dinner hosted by E2!

    E2 is hosting a free spaghetti dinner during Montessori week on February 29!  Forms went home yesterday to RSVP.  In addition, the form is linked below.  Donations will be accepted and will go towards the E2 field trip to the twin cities.

    Spaghetti Dinner RSVP

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  • Posted On: January 31, 2024

    Community Flyers

    Escape the Vape Video Challenge (February)
    Ready Set School Chili Tasting Fundraiser (2/9)
    Fentanyl Speaker (2/15)
    YMCA Teen Night Luau  (2/24)
    WSU Kids Dance Clinic (2/24)
    Sugarloaf Theatre Performances (March)
    Join Girl Scouts
    WAPS Community Ed Catalog
    MN Rush Spring/Summer Soccer
    Winstars Softball Registration
    Winona Baseball Registration
    Spring Volleytots & Youth Volleyball Camp
    Eagle Bluff summer camp

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  • Posted On: January 25, 2024

    It is Enrollment Time for Bluffview Montessori School!

    January is an important time for enrollment for Bluffview Montessori School for the 2024-2025 school year.  Parents need to complete one of the following forms for each of their children:

    Students entering grades 1-8 (presently in grades Kindergarten through grade 7) – complete and return the “Intent to Return Form” by January 31, 2024.  These should be completed if you plan to return OR if you plan to transfer schools for the 2024-2025 school year.  This will help determine the number of open spots available to new applicants during our lottery in early February. 

    STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN – COMPLETE AND RETURN THE “CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION” FORM BY JANUARY 31, 2024 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LOTTERY IN EARLY FEBRUARY.  THE APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN!

    Students who are already attending the three year old program and who want to return for the 2024-2025 school year –  complete and return the “Children’s House Intent to Return Form”  by January 31, 2024. 

    For new students entering preschool, complete and return the “Children’s House Application“.

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