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Square1Art order forms went home last week (unless they were turned in late).  For those of you unfamiliar with Square1Art, it is a chance to order your child’s art work on various products, such as mugs, pencil cases, tote bags, magnets, etc.  Orders are due Monday, November 28th.

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

Olivia Keller is a Kindergarten student of Ms. Megan’s CH2 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of leadership when she invited another student to help her set up the 1000 chain, and coached him on how to do it “nicely”.  Olivia’s favorite work in the classroom is the 100 board, and she loves playing on the playground at Bluffview.  Olivia’s favorite activity outside of school is painting.  Olivia is the daughter of Katie & Scott Keller.

Everett Kohn is a 1st grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of self-discipline when he tries to do his required work independently every day. He does a great job and is willing to ask for help from a peer if he needs it.  Everett’s favorite work in the classroom is the bring me game (a work that uses golden beads to build numbers), and he loves Bluffview because of the works.  Everett’s favorite activity outside of school is walking around the block.  Everett is the son of Liberty Kohn & Erica Thibodeaux.

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

Afton Burda is a 5th grade student of Ms. Kaitlyn’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he put away folding chairs in the lunch room without being asked.  Afton’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because he doesn’t need to sit in a chair all the time and there are activities to do.  Afton’s favorite activity outside of school is playing the switch.  Afton is the son of Craig & Kira Burda.

Creedence Charles is a 4th grade student of Ms. Kaitlyn’s classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of diligence when he completed 3 follow ups and started on his 4th.  Creedence’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because it is a Montessori school and there are no desks.  Creedence’s favorite activities outside of school are playing the switch and looking at pokemon cards.  Creedence is the son of Jeremy & Jylian Charles.

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

Myer Omdal is a 1st grade student of Ms. Kiersten’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of service and orderliness when he tidied up the classroom library.  Myer’s favorite work in the classroom is “Have To’s”, and he loves Bluffview because of recess.  Myer’s favorite activity outside of school is going to the Wisconsin Dells.  Myer is the son of Christy & Paul Omdal.

Brandon Knutson is a 7th grade student of the Erdkinder classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of helpfulness and reliability when he helped clean up the math area.  Brandon’s favorite subject in the classroom is social world, and he loves Bluffview because there isn’t too much homework.  Brandon’s favorite activity outside of school is playing soccer.  Brandon is the son of Brian & Renee Knutson.

Vision & Hearing Screening for K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, & 7th graders, and any new students will be held on Monday, October 31.  If your child is not scheduled to be screened and you have concerns, please let us know.  We will make sure your child is screened as well.

Fall is here – it’s time for families with kids in PreK-8th grade to apply to the Winona Goodfellows program to receive vouchers for warm winter clothing!  That’s right, it has been extended to 7th and 8th graders!  

Families can apply for Goodfellows online or using the traditional printed applications. Applications went home in green folders last week. No matter how you apply, all families will receive vouchers mailed directly to their home.

A separate application needs to be completed for each child.  Return completed applications to the office or apply online at  www.winonagoodfellows.org

The deadline to apply is Saturday, November 4th. Questions? Email 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. 

The BMS Scholastic Book Fair will be held November 8 – 14.  The first 100 customers will get a reusable tote bag courtesy of Scholastic!  More information to come!