Learn a little about what we are up to at Bridgeview Montessori School. Enjoy.
As we continue in this unprecedented time in our School’s history, we simply miss the students. We have started a series where students send us videos entitled Voices from Home. We asked Maggie to be the first. As we receive more of these videos, we will post them here for everyone to see. Gosh…. it is nice to see this face. Pictured above is Maggie when she was in our Children’s House. She has been learning with us for many years.
Elementary II co-teacher Kathleen Finucane is a Montessorian to the bone. She has taught all levels but is most compelled to teach Elementary II, the 9 to 12 year-olds. As we all work to find our place, our passions and our best teaching practice in these unprecedented times, Kathleen breaks it down for us in Montessori language. Her wisdom and commitment to lifelong learning is an inspiration for all of us.
Kate Rickard, a parent of three former Bridgeview Montessori students, a current board member, and a local restaurateur, clearly sees the value of a Bridgeview Montesssori education. Similar to Kate’s experience, I speak with parents all the time who tell me stories of how their children’s poise, grace and inquisitiveness leave an impression of those they meet.
2019 graduate, Aubryn speaks out about her ten years at Bridgeview Montessori during her graduation speech. Aubryn has one of those fall birthdays that allowed her to spend four years in Children’s House. On a personal note, hers is one of the very first families I admitted to Bridgeview Montessori when I began in my role as Director of Admissions. We have been learning side by side for a long time.
Pictured above: A piece Aubryn created in the Art Studio when she was in fourth grade (4th Year).
As she explains in her graduation speech, Sophia joined us when she was just 2 years and 9 months. She left us after a few years only to come back to join our Elementary II. Her experience gives her a unique perspective through which to talk about our community of learners. During our Elementary Graduation, Sophia was able to articulately explain what makes us unique. We will miss Sophia and her mom and dad!
Pictured above: One of Sophia’s Sixth Year Art Projects.
This is Willa’s self portrait in cool colors created in her Sixth Year. Willa established herself as a gifted artist with her own unique point of view from the beginning.
Willa and her family joined our community five years ago, and their impact has been palpable. From Willa and her older sister being extraordinary role models, bake sale enthusiastic bakers, artists and welcoming faces to all new students to parents who volunteered for everything and consistently supported our annual fund, this family will be sorely missed as they head off into the world outside of Bridgeview Montessori. Their impact is significant. Enjoy Willa’s graduation speech.
