Posted On: November 4, 2021
Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 9
Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 9th, 8-9 am! Any students that were absent or not enrolled on October 8th will have their pictures taken. If you would like your student’s picture retaken, please contact Sherry at slohmeyer@bluffviewmontessori.org. Be sure to send the original package with your student on the 9th to return. If you need an order form, let the office know.
Posted On: October 28, 2021
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week:
Victoria Feehan-Vang is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Amy’s E1A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of peacefulness when she quietly worked after lunch. Victoria’s favorite subject in the classroom is spelling, and she loves Bluffview because of the teachers. Victoria’s favorite activity outside of school is taking field trips with mom and dad, especially going to see her grandparents. Victoria is the daughter of Xao Vang & Emily Feehan.
Justin Clark is a 4th grade student of Ms. Amy’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he offered to teach a new Bluffview student how to write in cursive. Justin’s favorite work in the classroom is the checkerboard, and he loves Bluffview because of his friends and teachers. Justin’s favorite activities when he is not in school are playing the xbox with his brothers and annoying his brothers. Justin is the son of Melinda & Joe Clark.
Posted On: October 28, 2021
Important Dates
- 11/5 – End of Quarter
- 11/8 – No School or Child Care (Teacher Workshop Day)
- 11/9 – Picture Retakes
- 11/11 & 11/15 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 11/17 – Clubs Choice pick-up 2:15 – 4
Posted On: October 20, 2021
Erdkinder Science Experiments
Erdkinder students in Meghan’s class were learning about the properties of matter through exploring density and what constitutes a chemical vs. a physical change.
Posted On: October 14, 2021
No School – October 21, 22
Reminder – There is no school on October 21 & 22 due to MEA weekend!
Posted On: October 14, 2021
Explorers of the Week
Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week:
Alexander Haig is a 5th grade student of Ms. Kaitlyn’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of self-control when he made positive choices in Library and encouraged his peers to do the same. Alexander’s favorite subject in the classroom is reading, and he loves Bluffview because teachers focus more on the individual and lessons are taught in small groups. Alexander’s favorite activity outside of school is playing games, especially Chess. Alexander is the son of Andrew Haig and Ashley Haig.
Marcus King is a 4th grade student of Ms. Amy’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of service when he helped pick up equipment from the field. Marcus’s favorite work in the classroom is test tubes, and he loves Bluffview because he has choices on what to work on. Marcus’s favorite activities when he is not in school are playing football and basketball and playing Smash Bros with his mom. Marcus is the son of Melissa Kromrey and Dan King.
Posted On: October 8, 2021
Fall Festival is back!
The fall festival at the Briggs Family Farm is back!
October 17, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
27171 County Rd 9, Winona
Look for email with more information soon!
Posted On: October 8, 2021
For Small Hands
For Small Hands catalogs went home with students earlier this 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 on October 18th.Posted On: October 8, 2021
Annual Campaign
Donate to the annual campaign here. Donations can also be made in person with cash or check.
There has been a $5000 matching grant! If you donate $25, the school receives $25 from that grant.
Why do we ask for money:- We are a public charter school, and as such received $4,333.57 less per student (ADM) than the resident school district-we are our own district, #4001.
- Montessori is expensive-we have additional staff and materials not found in a traditional school.
- As a publicly funded school, K-8 is free to anyone interested in school choice. A private Montessori school in Minnesota will cost a family upwards of $10,000 per student per year.
What will we do with the money raised:- Design, construct, and furnish 3 outdoor spaces.
- Purchase new and updated Montessori materials for classrooms, specialized curriculums for interventions or other needs.
- Upgrade our technology, devices, and digital capacity.
- Purchase playground equipment.
- Plant some trees along the back yard fence for shade.
- Any other additions to the school that will benefit the students.
