News

We are celebrating Montessori Week February 22-26!

Dress up days:

Monday – Favorite Sports Day — Wear gear to represent your favorite team!

Tuesday – Italian Day – Wear colors of the Italian flag!

Wednesday – Crazy Hair/Hat Day

Thursday – Pajama Day

Friday – Spirit Day –Wear school colors!

Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week: 

Ava Van Fossen is a 3rd grade student of Ms. Molly’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when she helped Ms. Meyer pick up spilled bins and made a thank you card. Ava’s favorite work in the classroom is multiplication sheets, and she loves Bluffview because of the teachers.  Ava’s favorite activities when she is not in school are running around the lake and reading.  Ava is the daughter of Jeff & Marcy Van Fossen.

Cora Wangberg is a 3rd grade student of Ms. Molly’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when she helped Ms. Meyer pick up spilled bins and made a thank you card. Cora’s favorite work in the classroom is creative maps, and she loves Bluffview because of the works she gets to do.  Cora ‘s favorite activities outside of school are reading and listening to music.  Cora is the daughter of Aaron & Robyn Wangberg.

Reminder:

There is no school, essential care, or meal pick-up on Monday, February 15.  Group A students for E2 and Erdkinder will attend Tuesday & Wednesday, February 16 & 17.  

Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week: 

Miles Manuel is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Amy’s E1A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of determination when he worked hard and asked for help when unsure about what to do. Miles’s favorite work in the classroom is the stamp game, and he loves Bluffview because of library time with Ms. Amber.  Miles’s favorite activity when he is not in school is playing board games.  Miles is the son of John Manuel & Maureen Pelissero.

Rose Knutson is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Molly’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of diligence when she focused on work during all of class time.  Rose’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and she loves Bluffview because she gets to see her friends and teachers.  Rose ‘s favorite activity outside of school is chatting with her friends on Messenger Kids.  Rose is the daughter of Brian & Renee Knutson.

Rollingstone Youth Sports has opened its 2021 Ball Registration.  See the link below for the flyer.

Rollingstone Ball

Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week: 

Quinn Wangberg is a 5th grade student of Ms. Speltz’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of consideration when he saw Ms. Van with her hands full and opened the door for her. Quinn’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because of how nice the  teachers are and because he likes the various works he can do in class.  Quinn’s favorite activity when he is not in school is reading; his favorite series is Harry Potter.  Quinn is the son of Aaron and Robyn Wangberg.

Jack Loos is a 4th grade student of Ms. Speltz’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of enthusiasm and assertiveness when he volunteered to help Ms. Van learn how to finger knit.  Jack’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because of his teachers.  Jack ‘s favorite activities outside of school are hunting and playing sports, especially football.  Jack is the son of Andy & Amy Loos.

Manitou Center is offering kung fu classes outdoors and virtually, and mindfulness classes virtually.  Click here for more information.

Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week: 

Charles Larson is a 4th grade student of Ms. Musehl’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he held the door for his classmates. Charles’s favorite work in the classroom is chains, and he loves Bluffview because of the teachers.  Charles’s favorite activities when he is not in school are playing video games, spending time with his family, and petting his dogs.  Charles is the son of Charles and Rachel Larson.

Sergio Heckman is a 6th grade student of Ms. Musehl’s E2A classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he helped another student with the trash.  Sergio’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because of the people he gets to know here.  Sergio ‘s favorite activity outside of school is to hang out with his friends.  Sergio is the son of Davin and Carrie Heckman.

Vision & Hearing Screening for 1st, 3rd, 5th, & 7th graders, and any new students will begin next week.  The schedule is:

Monday, 2/1: 1st and 3rd graders

Thursday, 2/18: 5th and 7th graders in group B

Monday, 3/1: 5th and 7th graders in group A

Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week: 

Dylan Clark is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Molly’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of self-discipline and peacefulness when he calmly chose another freetime activity after not getting the one he had wanted. Dylan’s favorite work in the classroom is the one hundred board, and he loves the playgrounds at Bluffview, especially the one for the younger kids.  Dylan’s favorite activity when he is not in school is playing outside.  Dylan is the son of Joe & Melinda Clark.

Nathaniel Kammerer is a 4th grade student of Ms. Amy’s E2C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of responsibility and creativity when he worked really hard on his journal and created a beautiful and heartfelt entry.  Nathaniel’s favorite work in the classroom is to do research, especially on animals, and he loves Bluffview because each classroom has multiple grade levels.  Nathaniel ‘s favorite activity outside of school is to hang out with his best friend and make songs.  Nathaniel is the son of Jason & Brooke Kammerer and Crystal Petersen.