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.

After 25 Years of service to Bridgeview Montessori, our beloved Head of School Sandra Nickerson is stepping down.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning about this position, please click EXPLORE.

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Our Mission and Core Values

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Why Bridgeview Montessori?

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Upcoming Events
Winter Party for Families
Dec 16
Winter Party for Families

Join the Bridgeview Family Association for cookie decorating, cocoa, face painting, and crafts. $5 per family to cover the cost of the event. This is sure to be a fun time.

December Break
Dec 23
December Break

Enjoy friends and family over our holiday break.

Bridgeview Family Association Meeting
Jan 8
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
Jan 8
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.

Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
Jan 15
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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed
Jan 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed

School is closed.

Elementary Family Night
Jan 21
Elementary Family Night

On this special evening, your children will show you the many works in their classroom. Not only will you be the guests, but you will also be the students as your children teach you about some of their favorite school activities. As your children lead the way, you will come to understand their school experience in a different way. Start your evening by asking your child, "Show me your work" and let your child lead the way.

Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
Jan 22
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.

Welcome Wednesday Open House for Prospective Families
Jan 29
Welcome Wednesday Open House 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.

Our Winter Concert: Date and Time Tentative
Jan 30
Our Winter Concert: Date and Time Tentative

All students will share a sample of the songs and dances that we have been exploring this semester. This all-school community event is always a treat.

Teacher In-Service Day: No School for Students
Jan 31
Teacher In-Service Day: No School for Students

No School For Students. Our teachers will be enjoying professional development and collaboration.

Bridgeview Family Association Meeting
Feb 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.

Welcome Wednesday for Prospective Families
Feb 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, 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.

Children's House Half Day
Feb 7
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.

Re-Enrollment Contracts are Due
Feb 10
Re-Enrollment Contracts are Due

If you intend to have your child return to our school, a school made better by your family, please submit your re-enrollment materials to our Director of Admission, Suzanne Lawson.

If you still have questions, please communicate with Suzanne so that we can help you in your decision making process: slawson@bridgeviewmontessori.org

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
Views of the Bridge Blog
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
Harmony Reigns
Harmony Reigns

A colleague just told me that Maria Montessori was the answer (or question as it were) in final Jeopardy last week. This got me to thinking once again about Montessori’s legacy. I wrote this poem a few years back, and I thought I would share it again now as it seems appropriate for this time in our history. When I wrote the piece, I was intrigued when I learned that Montessori and Mahatma Gandhi met to discuss peace. I sure so wish these visionaries were with us today. Suzanne Lawson

True Peace by Sandy Nickerson
True Peace by Sandy Nickerson

In response to the murder of George Floyd and the nationwide protests, our Head of School sent this letter to our community. At our school, voices are shared and heard.