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There has been a change in menu this week.  Pizza will be served Wednesday and Orange Chicken will be served Thursday.

Tuesday, October 8
6:00-7:00 pm

Parents – come and let your children be the teacher!  Allow them to share and show you how to do their favorite works in their classroom.

Breads and Spreads following – Families are asked to bring either a BREAD or a SPREAD to share.  (Please remember that Erdkinder students do NOT participate in this Fall Sharing.)

20 members of the Bluffview community volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children event at Riverstar on Saturday. October 5.  $600 was donated for the cause.  For more information about Feed My Starving Children, visit https://www.fmsc.org/.

E2C students, Lydia Lippman and Tabitha Mulkey, found a creative way to reproduce a Native American deerskin skirt by using dry leaves and a hot glue gun!  The clothing was used as part of their report on the bartering system that was used by many Native American tribes historically.

Sven Aarre is a second grade student of Ms. Brianna’s classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of cooperation when he worked super hard with his group.  Sven’s favorite work in the classroom is x-rays and he loves Bluffview because he gets to be chosen as Explorer of the Week. When Sven is at home, he likes to watch TV and eat Ramen noodles.  Sven is the son of Darrek and Anna Aarre.

Evelyn Anderson is a first grade student of Ms. Mariah’s classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of responsibility when she worked hard all day, was very focused, and worked well with her table mate.  Evelyn’s favorite work in the classroom is calendar journal and she loves Bluffview because she likes to work hard, which helps her to grow and become stronger and healthier. When Evelyn is at home, she likes to play Bingo. Evelyn is the daughter of Collin Anderson and Erin Anderson.

The October menus can be found at https://www.bluffviewmontessori.org/explorers/breakfast-lunch-menu/.

Breann Loos is a first grade student of Ms. Molly’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of leadership when she helped another student with his assignment.  Breann’s favorite work in the classroom is reading and she loves Bluffview because she gets to play outside. When Breann is at home, she likes to play with Barbies and Hatchimals. Breann is the daughter of Andy and Amy Loos.

Brahm Van Fossen is a kindergarten student of Ms. Anna’s CH3 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of helpfulness when he helped fold and put away the classroom laundry.  Brahm’s favorite work in the classroom is maps, especially when he does it with a friend, and he loves Bluffview because he gets to participate in PE. When Brahm is at home, he likes to snuggle with mom and crochet.  Brahm is the son of Jeff and Marcy Van Fossen.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

We can’t say it enough – thank you to all who supported the Back to School Barbecue last night! Whether your support was ‘behind the scenes’ or joining us for the food and fun, it was appreciated. Thanks too, for your patience and understanding with our slightly delayed start. 

Maria Montessori stated, regarding the child, “The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul.” It was a beautiful evening to celebrate the beginning of another school year and spend time with our Bluffview Community replenishing our souls. The children playing, the quiet conversations, the laughing around the tables, people offering help to one another, students hard at work, but also hardly working at times so they could partake in the fun, the sunset — all forming images to see and remember.

The donations provided (above cost) help lower Erdkinder field trip expenses. Getting out in the community is a valuable part of our program because it gives students access to the world around them and a variety of learning activities, styles and opportunities. The barbecue helps make some of that more accessible. Thank You.

‘When the child goes out, it is the world itself that offers itself to him. Let us take the child out to show him real things…”  -Maria Montessori

Ava Van Fossen is a 2nd grade student of Ms. Molly’s E1B classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of courage when she attempted to read the words to a misspoken part of a song in music class.  Ava’s favorite works in the classroom are math works and reading and she loves Bluffview because of the classroom she is in. Outside of school, Ava likes to play Frisbee golf with her brothers. Ava is the daughter of Jeff and Marcy Van Fossen.  

Hunter Isakson is a preschool student of Ms. Katie’s CH2 classroom who was recognized this week for displaying the virtue of self-discipline when he concentrated on his American flag work.  Hunter’s favorite work in the classroom is stilts and he loves Bluffview because he gets to go on field trips to places like Lark Toys and the apple orchard. When Hunter is at home, he likes to play with toys, especially his T-Rex.  Hunter is the son of Ryan Isakson and Robyn Isakson.