Posted On: October 18, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Tessa Blom is a 1st grade student of Ms. Amy’s E1A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when she helped organize the books in the classroom library. Tessa’s favorite subject in the classroom is spelling, and she loves Bluffview because of the teachers. Tessa’s favorite activity outside of school is playing video games with her brother, and she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Tessa is the daughter of Andrew & Krista Blom.
Brenna McIlrath is a 6th grade student of Ms. Zahrte’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of diligence when she volunteered to fix frisbees that were stuck together with great care and excellence. Brenna’s favorite subject in the classroom is science and she loves Bluffview because of the teachers. Brenna’s favorite activity outside of school is reading. Brenna is the daughter of Jessica & Phil McIlrath.
Posted On: October 17, 2023
Community Flyers
No School Day Care (10/19-20)
Adaptive Swim Lessons (begins 10/20)
Basketball Camp 1-4 Grade (begins 10/24)
Happy Hoops (begins 10/25)
Slime Making Party (10/28)
Haunted Halloween Bash (10/28)
YMCA TEEN NIGHT (10/28)
Saturday Swim Lesson (begins 10/28)
Dunkin’ for Pumpkins (10/29)
Winona Girls Travelling Basketball (begins 10/30)
Peace Poster Contest (enter by 11/1)
All kids try hockey for free (11/4)
Hockey Scholarship Program
Lifeguard Training (11/4)
Sugarloaf- Fall Acting Class (begins 11/6)
Winona Public Library Flippin for Books (11/18)
Boxing fitness (Mondays)
TRX Class (Mondays/Thursdays)
Prenatal Yoga class (Tuesdays)
Creative Movement (Fridays)
Intermediate Hip Hop (Fridays)
Hip Hop Dance Workshop (Fridays)
Winona Park & Rec Fall-Winter 2023_2024 Activity Guide
Wellbeing in Nature & Community (September & October events)
Mindfulness with Trish Johnson (October – November)
Regional Read Programming (September – November events)
School’s Out Kidsport Day Camps (September 29 – February 19)Posted On: October 12, 2023
Fall Festival – Sunday, October 15
Bluffview Fall Festival
Briggs Farm
Sunday, October 15
1 – 4 pmWood-fired pizza and water/lemonade will be available.Let Sherry Lohmeyer know at slohmeyer@bluffviewmontessori.org if you can bring snacks or a store-bought treat for the cake walk OR if you can help serve pizza.We’ll have music from Joel Ward, who is father to a couple new and amazing Bluffview students this year, starting around 1:30 p.m.Consider bringing a chair and a little supervision as the kids tend to have a great time running around the farm and playing games.Bonfires, kickball games, impromtu corn hole tournaments–it could get crazy. It’s always good to be together.The farm is located at 27171 County Highway 9. Click here for complete directions and a map. Please note that if you are using GPS or Google Maps to find them, be sure that you are going to the address north of I-90. You may want to use Cedar Valley Lutheran Church as a proxy; they’re right next door.
Posted On: October 12, 2023
For Small Hands due October 18!
For Small Hands catalogs went home with students last week!For those of you unfamiliar with For Small Hands, it is not a fundraiser but a chance for families to purchase Montessori related materials for their homes. Many find they make great gifts.Order forms are due back to the office by Wednesday, October 18th.Posted On: October 12, 2023
No School October 19/20
There is no school or child care on October 19th & 20th.
Posted On: October 12, 2023
Breads and Spreads Fall Open House
We are bringing back the Breads & Spreads Fall Open House in style! We hope you’re able to join us on Tuesday, October 24th from 5:00-6:30 pm for a night of sharing and exploring your students’ Montessori classrooms in Children’s House, E1 and E2. It’s a great opportunity for students to become the teachers and to show off their works. It may also give you some new insights before student conferences are upon us in early November.
If you’re able, please sign up to bring a BREAD or a SPREAD for all to enjoy. The sign-up sheet can be found here: Breads & Spreads Sheet
Posted On: October 12, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Deacun Charles is a 1st grade student of Ms. Mariah’s E1C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when he did his cursive sheet and all his math problems in one morning. Deacun’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because he gets to see his friends every day. Deacun’s favorite activity outside of school is playing video games, and he wants to make figures (such as Pokemon) when he grows up. Deacun is the son of Jeremy & Jylian Charles.
Evelyn (Evy) Anderson is a 5th grade student of Ms. Zahrte’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of patience when she showed a classmate how to shelve books in the library. Evy’s favorite subject in the classroom is math and she loves Bluffview because there are multiple grades in one class. Evy’s favorite activities outside of school are drawing and fishing. Evy is the daughter of Collin Anderson & Erin Anderson.
Posted On: October 11, 2023
Community Flyers
Painting & Mix Media Art Class (10/12)
Dance Team Pre-Season Clinic (10/14)
WarriorWaddleRegistrationForm2023 (10/14)
Dance Workshop (10/14)
Weekday swim lessons (begins 10/16)
Winona Volunteer Services Chicken Dinner Fundraiser (10/17)
No School Day Care (10/19-20)
Adaptive Swim Lessons (begins 10/20)
Basketball Camp 1-4 Grade (begins 10/24)
Happy Hoops (begins 10/25)
YMCA TEEN NIGHT (10/28)
Saturday Swim Lesson (begins 10/28)
Dunkin’ for Pumpkins (10/29)
Winona Girls Travelling Basketball (begins 10/30)
Peace Poster Contest (enter by 11/1)
Lifeguard Training (11/4)
Sugarloaf- Fall Acting Class (begins 11/6)
Winona Public Library Flippin for Books (11/18)
Boxing fitness (Mondays)
TRX Class (Mondays/Thursdays)
Prenatal Yoga class (Tuesdays)
Creative Movement (Fridays)
Intermediate Hip Hop (Fridays)
Hip Hop Dance Workshop (Fridays)
Winona Park & Rec Fall-Winter 2023_2024 Activity Guide
Wellbeing in Nature & Community (September & October events)
Mindfulness with Trish Johnson (October – November)
Regional Read Programming (September – November events)
School’s Out Kidsport Day Camps (September 29 – February 19)Posted On: October 5, 2023
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many Bluffview Montessori Students demonstrating virtuous behavior this week:
Elena (Lainey) Holey is a 5th grade student of Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of kindness and helpfulness when she helped a Children’s House student throw away their trash so they could get to the bus on time. Lainey’s favorite subject in the classroom is science, and she loves Bluffview because everyone is super nice. Lainey’s favorite activity outside of school is skiing in the winter, and she wants to be a dentist when she grows up. Lainey is the daughter of Erin & Garrick Holey.
Eben Corcoran is a 5th grade student of Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of service when he shelved books in the library. Eben’s favorite subject in the classroom is math and he loves Bluffview because of recess. Eben’s favorite activity outside of school is playing soccer. Eben is the son of Andy & Tanya Corcoran.
Posted On: October 4, 2023
Community Flyers
Kids Funktoberfest (10/7 – Peter’s Biergarten is hosting a Kids Funktoberfest on Sat. Oct. 7 between 1 – 4 pm. Owners, Carlos and Danya Espinosa will contribute a portion of the proceeds to support the WSU Children’s Center Playground rebuild.)
Pumpkin Drop & STEM Carnival (10/28)
WNB Trick or Treat Tour (10/28)
MomEase (schedule by 10/31)
Join Cub Scouts Pack 13 (10/4)
Reza: Edge of Illusion Show at WSU (10/6)
Girls Try Hockey for Free (10/7)
ThinkPink Color Fun Run 2023 (10/8)
Painting & Mix Media Art Class (10/12)
Dance Team Pre-Season Clinic (10/14)
WarriorWaddleRegistrationForm2023 (10/14)
YMCA TEEN NIGHT (10/28)
Winona Girls Travelling Basketball (begins 10/30)
Peace Poster Contest (enter by 11/1)
Wellbeing in Nature & Community (September & October events)
Mindfulness with Trish Johnson (October – November)
Regional Read Programming (September – November events)
School’s Out Kidsport Day Camps (September 29 – February 19)
