Monday, January 18th: There is no school, essential worker child care, or meal pick-up.

Tuesday, January 19th: Group A will be onsite, Group B will be distance learning.

Wednesday, January 20: All students are distance learning.

Thursday, January 21: Group B will be onsite, Group A will be distance learning.

Friday, January 22 (end of the quarter): Teacher workshop day – no school or essential worker child care.  There is meal pick-up.

With many families struggling this holiday season, and really all year with the Covid pandemic, Grace Place is hoping to spread the word about one of the many programs available to families with children, here at Grace Place- our Free Shelf. Our Free Shelf consists of  household items such as cleaning supplies, laundry soap, toiletries, feminine products, diapers and wipes, baby care items, blankets, baby clothes, and some baby furniture items. We do have some children’s winter gear currently, as well. Families with children can use this program, free of charge to them, one time per month if needed. Each item is worth a certain number of points- with the family being allowed 10 total points, per month.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please call 474-9323 and we can prepare an order of items for your family, if you qualify! You can also fill out an online application at www.graceplaceinc.org or stop at our 66 E. 3rd Street location,  on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursdays from 10-2.

When Bluffview returns to the Hybrid Learning model, the YMCA will still be offering After School Care here at Bluffview.  Bluffview families can request to be relocated to the After School Program offered at the new YMCA if they choose.  Transportation will be provided to the YMCA after school program.  If you have any questions, or wish to switch over to the YMCA location, please contact Chloe Wilkins at cwilkins@winonaymca.org or 507-452-1520.

Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week: 

Aundra Aarre is a 6th grade student of Ms. Speltz’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtues of friendliness and kindness when she taught her classmates to make paper butterflies. Aundra’s favorite work in the classroom is pin maps, and she loves Bluffview because it has a lot of nice teachers.  Aundra’s favorite activity when she is not in school is reading, especially “The Land of Stores” series.  Aundra is the daughter of Darrek & Anna Aarre.

Jaysen Conners is a 3rd grade student of Ms. Molly’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of kindness when he helped pick up PE equipment.  Jaysen’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, especially multiplication, and he loves Bluffview because he gets to play with his friends.  Jaysen’s favorite activity outside of school is to help his dad plow snow.  Jaysen is the son of Bryan & Emily Conners.

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Did you know that you can donate to Bluffview when you purchase items on Amazon?  Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases.  To find out more information and to register, go to https://org.amazon.com/.

It’s hard to believe it’s almost Thanksgiving!  Due to the short week, the schedule for next week looks different again for everyone.

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Two of the many students demonstrating virtues this week: 

Aaron Rondeau is a 4th grade student of Ms. Speltz’s E2B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when he read his novel study book when no one else was. Aaron’s favorite time in the classroom is playing cards during indoor recess, and he loves Bluffview because it is unique.  Aaron’s favorite activity when he is not in school is playing video games.  Aaron is the son of Allison Rondeau.

Odin Prigge-Maul is a 3rd grade student of Ms. Mariah’s E1C classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of courage when he volunteered to present his elevator speech to the class.  Odin’s favorite subject in the classroom is math, and he loves Bluffview because of the works he gets to do.  Odin’s favorite activity outside of school is playing the PS3, especially Minecraft.  Odin is the son of Tim and Danielle Prigge.

If ever in need, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor or go to www.crisistextline.org/text-us/