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

Isabelle Gregerson is a preschool student of Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of community when she folded the kitchen laundry.  Isabelle’s favorite work in the classroom is the bead work, and she loves Bluffview because of indoor recess.  Isabelle’s favorite activities outside of school are playing and watching movies.  Isabelle is the daughter of Caroline & David Gregerson.

Miles Urbick is a preschool student of Mr. Josh’s CH1 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of community when he folded the kitchen laundry.  Miles’s favorite work in the classroom is the tracing line, and he loves Bluffview because he can look up at the bluffs.  Miles’s favorite activity outside of school is playing.  Miles is the son of Jonathan & Michelle Urbick.

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

Ander Corey is a 1st grade student of Ms. Amy’s E1A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of compassion when he invited a sad classmate to share his book.  Ander’s favorite work in the classroom is the volcano work, and he loves Bluffview because of all the work he can do.  Ander’s favorite activity outside of school is playing with toys, especially trucks.  Ander is the son of Calvin Corey and Genevieve Johnson.

Lyle Porter-Davis is a 6th grade student of Mrs. Kaul’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of generosity when he volunteered to give up some of his recess time to help out another class.  Lyle’s favorite work in the classroom is playing chess, and he loves Bluffview because there are more opportunities to make friends.  Lyle’s favorite activity outside of school is playing soccer.  Lyle is the son of Shara Porter-Casper and Joel Casper.

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

Sophia Johnson is a 4th grade student of Ms. Amy’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of honesty when she found money in the classroom and turned it into the teacher.  Sophia’s favorite work in the classroom is reading, and she loves Bluffview because of the good lunches.  Sophia’s favorite activities outside of school are reading and art.  Sophia is the daughter of Cherie & Ben Johnson.

Serena Pelissero is a 1st grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of caring when she used kind and encouraging words with her peers.  Serena’s favorite work in the classroom is The Bring Me game, and she loves Bluffview because the teachers are really nice.  Serena’s favorite activity outside of school is swimming.  Serena is the daughter of Maureen Pelissero and John Manuel.

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

Kiyen McCullough is a 3rd grade student of Ms. Mariah’s E1C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of determination when he worked with focus and purpose in the library.  Kiyen’s favorite work in the classroom is times math facts, and he loves Bluffview because of the works.  Kiyen’s favorite activities outside of school are playing football and soccer with his dad.  Kiyen is the son of Clinton & Jena McCullough.

Daniel Poehler is a 4th grade student of Ms. Amy’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he straightened music books that had been stacked sloppily by others without being asked.  Daniel’s favorite subject in the classroom is science and his favorite work is test tubes, and he loves Bluffview because of the works.  Daniel’s favorite activities outside of school are playing video games and biking.  Daniel is the son of Daniel & Jocylyn Poehler.

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.
• Making a donation directly to Winona Volunteer Services online at https://www.winonavs.org/.
• Attending one of the 10 Days of Giving special events; including a Fish Fry Dinner, Kick Off Lunch and Pack the Bus. Find more details here: https://www.merchantsbank.com/10daysofgiving.

On behalf of Bluffview Montessori School and the 10 Days of Giving committee, thank you for your generosity during the holiday season.

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

Ruby Wangberg is a 2nd grade student of Ms.Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of self-discipline when she worked every day practicing her spelling words and took them home to practice more.  Ruby’s favorite works in the classroom are creative maps and skip counting, and she loves Bluffview because of the staff.  Ruby’s favorite activity outside of school is playing with her sister.  Ruby is the daughter of Aaron & Robyn Wangberg.

Phineas (Finn) Van Fossen is an 8th grade student of the Erdkinder classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of courage when he presented a bill in front of the senate at Model Legislature.  Finn’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because of the people.  Finn’s favorite activity outside of school is running.  Finn is the son of Jeff & Marcy Van Fossen.