Welcome to Bridgeview Montessori School

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.

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children's house Program

Our Children's House program serves children ranging in age from 2.9 to 6 years with a special Kindergarten enrichment period in the afternoon.

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Elementary Program

Our Elementary I serves children ranging from 6 to 9 years (grades 1 through 3).

Our Elementary II serves children ranging in age from 9 to 12 years (grades 4 through 6)

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Views of the Bridge Blog
A Stalwart Bridgeview Community Proponent: Sophia
A Stalwart Bridgeview Community Proponent: Sophia

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.

An Artist and An Inspiration: Willa
An Artist and An Inspiration: Willa

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.

A One Year Wonder! Sadie.
A One Year Wonder! Sadie.

When I met Sadie and learned about the progressive school she had gone to in California, I knew that our school would be a natural continuation. How lucky we were to have had her and her family learning with us even if only for one year!

Sixth Year Graduate: Ready to Take on the World:
Sixth Year Graduate: Ready to Take on the World:

In this picture: Lila or LJ, a new 4th Year, encouraging others to support our school during our Annual Fund Day of Giving! Always helping and always inspiring others…. a Bridgeview Montessori lover to the bone!

A Family Tradition: The Last of His Family to Move On from Us!
A Family Tradition: The Last of His Family to Move On from Us!

The last member of this family leaves the nest to head on to his next adventure…. and no doubt, it will be an adventure.

Pictured above: Charlie, ready for action, in his first year of Elementary II.

Ted Talk: Sir Ken Robinson: How to Escape Education's Death Valley
Ted Talk: Sir Ken Robinson: How to Escape Education's Death Valley

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A Sixth Year Graduate New to Bridgeview Explains Why We Worked for Her
A Sixth Year Graduate New to Bridgeview Explains Why We Worked for Her

Why Bridgeview Montessori Works!

A Graduate Speaks Out! Nine Years of Montessori!
A Graduate Speaks Out! Nine Years of Montessori!

Over the next weeks, I plan to post each of the ten graduating 6th Year’s speeches! They are incredible because of their truth and authenticity. Enjoy.

Voices of Peace Poetry Contest Winners!
Voices of Peace Poetry Contest Winners!

Check out our Voices of Peace contest winners.

What is the Key to Bridgeview Montessori's Future?
What is the Key to Bridgeview Montessori's Future?

Lenore Lyons and the Key Idea will be celebrating Peace Day with us on April 9 and 10th.

Wow. I did it!
Wow. I did it!

Check out what graduate, Alexa, can teach us about having Bridgeview Montessori as a “second home.”

Pictured above, Alexa as Edwina in Bridgeview Montessori’s production of Dear Edwina ,Junior consoles a young friend played by Maggie!

From the Mouth of a Bridgeview Montessori Student
From the Mouth of a Bridgeview Montessori Student

Learn what a recent graduate taught us when he spoke to us at Bridgeview Montessori’s graduation last year.

(Pictured: Evan, when 4th Year student, participating in our annual bake sale.)

From the Mouth of a Bridgeview Montessori Student
From the Mouth of a Bridgeview Montessori Student

Learn what a recent graduate taught us when he spoke to us at Bridgeview Montessori’s graduation last year.

(Pictured: Evan, when 4th Year student, participating in our annual bake sale.)

My Twenty Years at Bridgeview Montessori
My Twenty Years at Bridgeview Montessori

Our Head of School shares her top twenty list in this 20th year!

Click to see Sandy’s self portrait in clay made during Jean Rice and Palmer True Peace Day in 2011

Our Celebration of Art, An Annual Young Artist Exhibit
Our Celebration of Art, An Annual Young Artist Exhibit

Learn about our Celebration of Art, an Annual Young Artist Exhibit
Community Voices by Parent Leslie Dominguez Santos
Bridgeview Montessori Students Recogized for Peace Poetry
Bridgeview Montessori Science Fair by Jolie Drury, Elementary II Co-Teacher
A Bridgeview Montessori Love Letter by Suzanne Lawson
Celebrating Student Initiative by Suzanne Lawson
What a Night, What a School
Explore Your Choices
In and Out of the Box with the Second Years
In and Out of the Box with the Second Years
Learning More About Your Child
Upcoming Events
Current Parent Portal Goes Live: Forms Due August 23
Jul 1
Current Parent Portal Goes Live: Forms Due August 23
Children's House Montessori Orientation (parents only)
Aug 29
Children's House Montessori Orientation (parents only)

Join our Children’s House faculty to learn about your child’s year ahead. RSVP to Gina-Marie at ginamarie@bridgeviewmontessori.org.

Familiarization Time for Students New to the School or to a Program
Sep 3
Familiarization Time for Students New to the School or to a Program

Bring your child to explore our classrooms in preparation for the day ahead. We are welcoming new students and those students new to a program.

First Day of School for All Students
Sep 4
First Day of School for All Students

And it begins!

Family Pot Luck BBQ
Sep 12
Family Pot Luck BBQ

Join us for great conversation, play and food!

Elementary II Orientation and Curriculum Presentation
Sep 17
Elementary II Orientation and Curriculum Presentation

Join us to learn about your child's Elementary II experience. Child care is provided. RSVP to Gina-Marie at ginamarie@bridgeviewmontessori.org.

International Peace Day Activity at School
Sep 19
International Peace Day Activity at School

In keeping with our Montessori belief in promoting and celebrating peace, Bridgeview Montessori will be observing International Peace Day with an activity.

Elementary I Orientation and Curriculum Presentation
Sep 19
Elementary I Orientation and Curriculum Presentation

Join us to learn about your child's Elementary I experience. Child care is provided. RSVP to Gina-Marie at ginamarie@bridgeviewmontessori.org.

Teacher In-Service Day
Oct 11
Teacher In-Service Day

At our school, we celebrate lifelong learning.

Our teachers will have workshop and school observation opportunities.

No school for students.

6th Year Sleepover at the School
Oct 24
6th Year Sleepover at the School

What happens at the 6th Year Sleepover stays at the 6th Year Sleepover....

More information to follow. Suzanne at slawson@bridgeviewmontessori will be the contact for this event.

Children's House Half Day
Oct 31
Children's House Half Day

Information on specific classroom dismissal to follow.

After Care Closed!
Oct 31
After Care Closed!

For those of you who participate in tonight's activities, have fun.