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Fall is here, and temperatures are dropping. It’s time for families with children enrolled in Winona County schools and preschool programs to apply to the Winona Goodfellows program to receive vouchers for warm winter clothing!

Families that meet eligibility requirements can receive a $50 voucher for each child in a preschool program or in Grades K-8. The vouchers can be redeemed at Target, Rogan’s Shoes and DJ’s Clothing Warehouse in Winona.

Families can apply for Goodfellows assistance online or by using the traditional printed applications. No matter how you apply, all families will receive vouchers mailed directly to their home.

Learn more and apply now! www.winonagoodfellows.org

The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 10. Questions? Email John at winonagoodfellows@gmail.com.

Winona Goodfellows, a nonprofit fund at the Winona Community Foundation supported entirely by donations, has provided countless income-eligible families with warm winter clothing and footwear for more than 100 years. Learn more at www.winonagoodfellows.org.

2023 Goodfellows application

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

Kane Martinka is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Mariah’s E1C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of self-discipline when he read a book all by himself and was a very good listener.  Kane’s favorite work in the classroom is handwriting, and he loves Bluffview because he can play outside.  Kane’s favorite activity outside of school is playing outside. Kane is the son of Elizabeth & Greg Martinka.

Mila Brantner is a Kindergarten student of Ms. Megan’s CH2 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when she helped her friends make good choices in the library.  Mila’s favorite work in the classroom is calendar and she loves Bluffview because of the works.  Mila’s favorite activity outside of school is playing outside with her brother in the snow, and she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Mila is the daughter of Daisy Olvera and Stefan Brantner. 

Fall is here, and temperatures are dropping. It’s time for families with children enrolled in Winona County schools and preschool programs to apply to the Winona Goodfellows program to receive vouchers for warm winter clothing!

Families that meet eligibility requirements can receive a $50 voucher for each child in a preschool program or in Grades K-8. The vouchers can be redeemed at Target, Rogan’s Shoes and DJ’s Clothing Warehouse in Winona.

Families can apply for Goodfellows assistance online or by using the traditional printed applications. No matter how you apply, all families will receive vouchers mailed directly to their home.

Learn more and apply now! www.winonagoodfellows.org

The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 10. Questions? Email John at winonagoodfellows@gmail.com.

Winona Goodfellows, a nonprofit fund at the Winona Community Foundation supported entirely by donations, has provided countless income-eligible families with warm winter clothing and footwear for more than 100 years. Learn more at www.winonagoodfellows.org.

2023 Goodfellows application

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

Evan Gervais is a Kindergarten student of Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he placed papers in green folders for Mr. Josh.  Evan’s favorite work in the classroom is chains, and he loves Bluffview because of recess.  Evan’s favorite activity outside of school is going in his pool at home, and he wants to work on a farm when he grows up. Evan is the son of Chris and Erin Gervais.

Liam was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of diligence when he worked hard throughout the day to complete lots of work.  Liam’s favorite subject in the classroom is math and he loves Bluffview because he can see his friends.  Liam’s favorite activity outside of school is playing outside.  

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.