welcome to bridgeview Montessori School

WHERE LEARNING IS LIVE AND VITAL.

At Bridgeview Montessori School, students are encouraged to be their authentic selves. This means they learn which disciplines they love, which are more challenging, and which they are eager to discover. Within our carefully structured learning environment, students have the freedom to find their interests and thus discover their passions.

If you are wondering if school can be joyous, intriguing, compelling, safe and nurturing, the answer is YES. Come see how we do it at Bridgeview Montessori.

Financial aid is available with a special emphasis on our Elementary families.

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Our Mission and Core Values

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Why Bridgeview Montessori?

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Upcoming Events
Winter Break Begins After School and After Care
Feb 14
Winter Break Begins After School and After Care

Enjoy your family time.

Bridgeview Family Association Meeting
Mar 5
Bridgeview Family Association Meeting

Come join parents and guardians to learn how to best support our community of learners. This organization is a dynamic, fun group of wonderful people. Email familyassociation@bridgeviewmontessori.org with any questions.

Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
Mar 5
Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families

If you have ever wondered if Montessori would be a good fit for your children, now is the time to take a look. Join us!

Visit us Wednesday. RSVP here. Alternatively, call us at 508-888-3567 or email slawson@bridgeviewmontessori.org to schedule an individual tour and observation for another day.

Annual Day of Giving
Mar 12
Annual Day of Giving

Stay tuned for more information.

For everyone who has contributed to our annual Circle of Giving, thank you! For those yet to contribute, make your contribution on March 12! Drawing prizes to be announced before the day!

Teacher In-Service Day: No School for Students
Mar 14
Teacher In-Service Day: No School for Students

We are optimistic that perhaps some of our faculty will be attending the American Montessori Society Conference!

Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
Mar 19
Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
Financial Aid Applications Due
Mar 20
Financial Aid Applications Due

Bridgeview Montessori offers grants to any family that shows need. We use School and Student Services to process our aid applications. To learn more about the process visit: https://www.bridgeviewmontessori.org/financial-aid or contact Suzanne at School or by email slawson@bridgeviewmontessori.org

Elementary Science Fair
Mar 26
Elementary Science Fair

Families are invited to tour student projects.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Child Care Available During Appointment.
Mar 27
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Child Care Available During Appointment.

You will receive an invitation to sign up via with Amy weeks prior to conference days. When you sign up, you will also have an opportunity to sign your child up for free child care during your appointment time.

You may also contact Amy at amy@bridgeviewmontessori.org or at 508-888-3567 to sign up or with questions.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Child Care Available During Appointment.
Mar 28
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Child Care Available During Appointment.

You will receive an invitation to sign up via with Amy weeks prior to conference days. When you sign up, you will also have an opportunity to sign your child up for free child care during your appointment time.

You may also contact Amy at amy@bridgeviewmontessori.org or at 508-888-3567 to sign up or with questions.

Bridgeview Family Association Meeting
Apr 2
Bridgeview Family Association Meeting

Come join parents and guardians to learn how to best support our community of learners. This organization is a dynamic, fun group of wonderful people. Email familyassociation@bridgeviewmontessori.org with any questions.

Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
Apr 2
Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
IOWA Tests Begin for 3 through 6 Year Students
Apr 14
IOWA Tests Begin for 3 through 6 Year Students

We view standardized testing as a tool to teach one Practical Life skill.

We will be administering the IOWA Test to our Third through Sixth Year students during a portion of their work periods over the course of a few days. This is our most traditional form of assessment; results are shared with parents and used as an in-house tool for our own self-assessment. Any questions: Contact  Sandra Nickerson, our Director of Elementary Education and Head of School.

Children's House Family Night
Apr 15
Children's House Family Night

Come with your family to explore your child’s Children’s House classroom.

Earth Day Observance at School
Apr 28
Earth Day Observance at School
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Apr 30
Volunteer Appreciation Reception

Join us after drop-off for good cheer and conversation. Thanks for all you do.

Children's House Half Day
May 2
Children's House Half Day

Children’s House students will be dismissed at 1 pm. Our teachers use the afternoon for planning time. We will have After Care for Children’s House students who are already signed up.

Bridgeview Family Association Meeting
May 7
Bridgeview Family Association Meeting

Come join parents and guardians to learn how to best support our community of learners. This organization is a dynamic, fun group of wonderful people. Email familyassociation@bridgeviewmontessori.org with any questions.

Celebration of Art
May 8
Celebration of Art

Please join Vanessa and Sandy and Bridgeview Montessori School's young artists at this spectacular community event. More information to follow.

Celebration of Art Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
May 14
Celebration of Art Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families

If you have ever wondered if Montessori would be a good fit for your children, now is the time to take a look. Join us!

Visit us Wednesday, call us at 508-888-3567 to schedule an individual tour and observation for another day, or visit our website to learn about our school and the admission process.

Elementary School Play: Tentative Date
May 22
Elementary School Play: Tentative Date

Our Elementary students have been working hard with your Music and Movement teacher, Courtenay Harrington Bailey to put up this performance. Come see our students shine.

Head Start on Memorial Day Weekend
May 23
Head Start on Memorial Day Weekend

No School today. Enjoy your weekends.

Memorial Day
May 26
Memorial Day

No school today. Enjoy.

Children's House, Elementary I & II Field Day
May 28
Children's House, Elementary I & II Field Day

More information to follow.

Rain Date: Thursday, May 29

Please note: Children’s House Field Day will be a morning event held at school. Elementary Field Day is traditionally held at the Midway Recreation Area.

Graduation for 6th Year Students
Jun 2
Graduation for 6th Year Students

Today we honor our 6th Years.

6th Year families will receive more information before the event.

Please make a note: this is a new date different than that on the paper calendar distributed in Spring of 2023.

Kindergarten Celebration
Jun 3
Kindergarten Celebration

Today, we honor our Kindergarten students. Kindergarten families are welcome and will be receiving invitations.

Bridgeview Family Association Meeting
Jun 4
Bridgeview Family Association Meeting

Come join parents and guardians to learn how to best support our community of learners. This organization is a dynamic, fun group of wonderful people. Email familyassociation@bridgeviewmontessori.org with any questions.

Last Day of School and Last Day of School Picnic
Jun 5
Last Day of School and Last Day of School Picnic

After a half day of school, let's celebrate together! Pack a picnic lunch for the whole family; everyone is invited!

Dessert will be provided by the school. The Midway Recreation Area Pavilion is reserved  for Bridgeview Montessori School until 2 pm. There are picnic tables available but feel free to bring blankets and chairs too. Have some fun; chat with the staff; say goodbye for the summer.

Please note: there is NO After Care. If you are not able to pick up your child at the scheduled dismissal time below, you need to make arrangements for someone else to pick up your child.

Early Dismissals or all students:

  • All Children's House classroom:s 12:00pm

  • Orange & Purple Rooms: 12:15pm

  • Green Room: 12:30pm

Views of the Bridge Blog
Nurturing Growth Through Acknowledgment and Understanding: A Learning Specialist's Perspective
Nurturing Growth Through Acknowledgment and Understanding: A Learning Specialist's Perspective
Sticking with Bridgeview Elementary: What's Next
Sticking with Bridgeview Elementary: What's Next

Eli Germain, former Bridgeview Montessori School student and current senior at Ball State, stopped by the other day to check in. Eli came back to see us and share his recent art work with glass with his art teacher Sandy. To learn more about Eli and other older students and young adults who have moved beyond Bridgeview, contact Suzanne at slawson@bridgeviewmontessori.org for a ZOOM Invitation to a very special alumni event on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00.

Pictured: After moving beyond Bridgeview, Eli came back to volunteer his time during a Community Clean Up Day. Thanks, Eli.

A Mission Driven School Fosters Mission Work: How Cool is That!
A Mission Driven School Fosters Mission Work: How Cool is That!

A Mission Driven School Fosters Mission Work.

Our Head of School Welcomes Us
Our Head of School Welcomes Us
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Graduate Wesley Reminding Us that Kindness Abounds
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Graduate Minta: Giving us the Low Down on Elementary II
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This is the Stuff: The Gift that is Upper Elementary in Bridgeview Montessori School
The First Alumnus on our Board of Trustees!
The First Alumnus on our Board of Trustees!

Paul Manganella, our first alumnus board member.

2023 Graduate Natalie is on Her way
2023 Graduate Natalie is on Her way

Learn about a Sixth Year’s experience over her 7 years at Bridgeview Montessori.

The Bridgeview Bull Sharks Take It to Gillette
The Bridgeview Bull Sharks Take It to Gillette

Bridgeview Bull Sharks hit the field at Gillette Stadium.

Sixth Year Diego Shares His Story at Graduation
Sixth Year Diego Shares His Story at Graduation

Sixth Year Diego reads to Children’s House Yellow Room students. Diego was a Yellow Room student himself when he first started learning with us.

Sixth Year Lydia Shares Her Thoughts at Graduation
Sixth Year Lydia Shares Her Thoughts at Graduation

Hands exploring the movable alphabet in the Yellow Room.

The Montessori Milestone: The Third Year of the Three-Year Cycle
The Montessori Milestone: The Third Year of the Three-Year Cycle

Returning students entering the final year of their programs, Kindergarten, Third Year and Sixth Year, will receive a $300 tuition credit to honor their families strong commitment to Montessori education.

What Do You Mean by Normalization?
What Do You Mean by Normalization?

What Do You Mean By Normalization?

Our Head of School Passes Along a Great Reading List
Our Head of School Passes Along a Great Reading List

Check out a great reading list, https://www.weareteachers.com/books-about-names/.

Movement Breaks and the Like: Montessori Knew It All Along!
Movement Breaks and the Like: Montessori Knew It All Along!

This article reminds us that purposeful movement is a fundamental building block for our children’s growth and development. Maria Montessori knew this when she was practicing and creating her pedagogy, and we know it here at Bridgeview Montessori. We are seeing a shift toward movement and occupational therapy in our public schools as well. I am always struck by just how much Maria Montessori understood about how children learn.

An Anti-Bias Booklist for Children: Explore, Share, and Give Us Your Thoughts
An Anti-Bias Booklist for Children: Explore, Share, and Give Us Your Thoughts

Cheney Hagerup joined our faculty this past fall as a co-teacher in our Children’s House Yellow Room, and with her she brought enthusiasm and know-how. One of her many passions is creating a classroom that, through its microcosmic culture, strives to be inclusive and understanding, and empathetic. Cheney shared this list with us.

Listen to our Learning Specialist Alison Van Keuren as she speaks about education and Montessori pedagogy.
Listen to our Learning Specialist Alison Van Keuren as she speaks about education and Montessori pedagogy.

Listen to Alison, our learning specialist and Bridge Program coordinator as she talks education and Montessori pedagogy. Alison is.a wonderful addition to our community of learners. She is also a member of our parent body with her two boys learning in our Elementary program.

We Did It!
We Did It!

Our Head of School, Sandy Nickerson, wishes everyone a revitalizing summer after an incredible year of in-school learning.

Bridgeview Montessori Alumni Tread the Boards in an Online Performance
Bridgeview Montessori Alumni Tread the Boards in an Online Performance

Our Music and Drama teacher Courtenay Harrington-Bailey writes:

I thought I would share with you the production I was working on all Fall which features many Bridgeview Montessori alumni.

Check it out!

Finding Equilibrium: National Native American Heritage Month
Finding Equilibrium: National Native American Heritage Month

Faculty member Rachael Lovely shares about how she honors her indigenous heritage as well as her identity as an American.

Making [Art] History
Making [Art] History

In response to a parent question about Children’s House Art History and Studio, Vanessa Ring, that student’s Art teacher wrote back. I think her response is worth sharing with the broader community.

Photo Credit: Rachael Lovely

Continuing our Outreach During a Pandemic!
Continuing our Outreach During a Pandemic!

Learn how Bridgeview Montessori School continues with its outreach during a pandemic.

A Circle of Giving Thank You from Two Board Members
A Circle of Giving Thank You from Two Board Members