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BVM – 3.13.26 Newsletter

March 13, 2026

If you have not yet done so, please fill out the BVM 2026-27 Enrollment Form Sunday, March 15th is the last day to order a 2025-2026 Yearbook. There are only a handful of extras sent each year and those sell out very fast. If your child would like a...

BVM – 3.6.26 Newsletter

March 6, 2026

A message from our new Assistant Principal, Ms. Bri Marcum Dear Bay View Montessori Families, I am thrilled and grateful to join the Bay View Montessori community as your new Assistant Principal. My first week has been wonderful, filled with...

BVM – 2.20.26 Newsletter

February 21, 2026

Stranger Things Dance | Friday, February 27th 6th - 8th grade students are invited to a FREE 6th–8th Grade Dance on Friday, February 27 from 6:30–8:30 PM at Upper Campus. This is a drop-off event, though parents are welcome to stay if they would...

BVM – 2.6.26 Newsletter

February 6, 2026

Reminder: Please do not send Valentine’s cards, candy, or treats to school for Valentine’s Day. Our school celebrates Bring Someone You Love Day in place of traditional Valentine’s exchanges. This helps ensure the day is inclusive and focused on...

BVM – 12.19.25 Newsletter

December 19, 2025

Staff Favorites List Winter Break: December 22nd through January 2nd - Students are back in school on Monday, January 5th. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Joyful Kwanzaa, a bright Winter Solstice, a peaceful break and a...

BVM – 12.5.25 Newsletter

December 5, 2025

Staff Favorites List Please stop by and look for your child's items in the Lost and Found. All items not claimed by December 19th will be donated. Lost and Found at Lower Campus is located outside of the office. Lost and Found at Upper...

BVM – 10.16.25 Newsletter

October 16, 2025 | News

There is no school tomorrow, October 17th and Monday, October 20th. Enjoy the 4 day weekend 🙂

Thank you, PTO!

A huge thank you to our amazing PTO and to everyone who supports PTO events! Your generosity provided delicious dinners for our teachers during conferences and funded gardening tools at both the Upper and Lower Campuses. Our school is so fortunate to have such a dedicated and caring group of parents who give their time and energy to make sure our students enjoy the very best learning environment.

Lockdown Drill Debrief

Today, our students and staff participated in a mandatory lockdown drill as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping everyone at Bay View Montessori safe. These drills are required by the district and help ensure that students and staff know what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency. During the drill, classrooms practiced staying quiet, following teacher directions, and moving calmly to their designated safe areas. We know that safety drills can sometimes feel unsettling for children. Teachers took time afterward to talk with their students in age-appropriate ways, reassuring them that the purpose of these drills is to keep everyone safe and to help adults practice what to do, just like a fire drill. Please feel free to talk with your child at home about the experience. Keeping the tone calm and matter-of-fact helps reinforce that drills are simply one of the many ways we take care of one another at school. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and caring environment for all students.

When Your Child is Home Sick

If your child stays home due to illness, you can recapture their attendance by completing the UADI (Unavailable but Actively Doing Instruction) form after they finish their schoolwork. Once you submit the form, our office will update your child’s attendance record accordingly.

Please note: This option is only available for illness-related absences. It does not apply to absences for appointments, funerals, or travel.

Attendance Recapture Form

Help Keep Our Traditions Alive!

It’s almost time for one of our most beloved traditions: the PTO’s Annual Halloween Dance!

For our new families, here’s what to expect: the first hour of the dance is designed to be young child–friendly, with quieter music and the lights on in the gym so even our youngest ghosts and goblins can feel comfortable joining in the fun. Throughout the evening, families can visit the Library turned quiet craft area, open the entire time, where students can make really wonderful Halloween creations to take home. You’ll also see beautiful decorations made by students from all grade levels. They’ve been working hard and their creativity truly shines!

Our amazing Student Council even helped create the DJ playlist, ensuring the music will be fun for everyone. We are so lucky to have Steve Carter, BVM parent and professional DJ, who not only keeps the dance floor lively but also hosts games and prize giveaways throughout the night. In the cafeterias, families can enjoy dinner, desserts, snacks, and popsicles, and there’s even a special room for games and prizes for those who prefer a little friendly competition. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents and celebrate our amazing community. The students have been buzzing with excitement for weeks, and, if this year is anything like the last few, my own children will still talk about this event for months afterward.

All students and their families are welcome!

Our favorite school traditions thrive because of our amazing community of families and we need your help to make the upcoming dance a success! Even 30 minutes of your time can make a big difference. Consider signing up to lend a hand during the dance, it’s a fun, easy way to be part of the joy. Do you have a grandparent who loves to bake? This is the perfect chance for them to share a favorite treat and be part of the celebration! We also welcome high school volunteers , especially juniors and seniors looking to earn service hours or strong recommendation letters for college applications. Helping out at school events is a wonderful way to give back, gain experience, and make a lasting impression.

Come Plan with Us

The next planning meeting will be Tuesday, October 21st, 4:30–5:30pm at Upper Campus. We will be doing a walk through of the building and going through decorations, so there will be no virtual option for this meeting.

Halloween Dance Volunteers Signup Bake Sale Signup PTO Wish List

Ticket Pre-Sale!

Skip the line and pre-purchase your tickets now! Tickets can be used for games, dinner, bake sale treats, and fun trinkets at the dance.

Pre-purchased tickets will be ready for pickup at a separate table on the day of the dance.

Halloween Dance Pre-Sale Tickets

Entrance to the dance, as always, if free!

Halloween Dance | October 31, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Upper Campus

Dine and Donate: Buffalo Wild Wings on October 27th

3636 S 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221-1303

Join BVM families, watch a little Monday night football and enjoy a meal at Buffalo Wild Wings, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit our students. Tell your server or cashier that you are there to support Bay View Montessori. Feel free to stop in anytime on Monday, October 27th at the Buffalo Wild Wings on 27th St.

Thank you for supporting our school!

School Clubs and Activities

New! Basketball Camp

Parent volunteer Todd is running a basketball camp for girls in grades 3–5 on Mondays after school until 5:30 p.m. at the Upper Campus.

It’s a fun, skill-building way for students to get active and connect with friends. If your child is interested in joining this wonderful group of students, you can reach out directly to Todd at tlazarski@gmail.com for details.

New! Winter Sports

This form is intended to see who is interested in playing a winter sport – by signing up on this form it DOES NOT guarantee we will have enough kids for a particular sports roster OR have a coach for a team. Our Sports Coordinator, Kate, will update everyone on the status of these sign ups after assessing the responses and coaches are secured.

Winter Sports Interest Form

Updates

– Crochet Club: if you signed up, please check your emails for details.

– Primary Book Club Sign Up

First Meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM at Tippecanoe Library

Parent presence is required, and siblings are warmly welcome to join in.

– Chess Club: Please remember to send the $25 club fee with your student.

– FLL Robotics Team is looking for parent volunteers, Sign up here: Robotics Team Volunteer Sign Up

Girl Scouts “Scare Away Hunger” Food Drive

Our 1st Grade Girl Scout Troop 11355 is working to “Scare Away Hunger” this fall! They’re collecting non-perishable food items for St. Veronica and the Hunger Task Force. A donation box will be placed in the school offices now thru November 14th. Let’s help our Scouts make a difference before Thanksgiving!

Reminders

Help Bring the “Ghosts of Drama Past” Art Installation to Life! Join us for two craft nights, Wed. Oct 22nd and Oct 29 from 4:10 pm – 6:00 pm and help make illuminated ghosts.
- Craft Night Sign Up
During School Volunteer Opportunities: BVM Volunteer Sign Up
Marcus Theater Movie Tickets Fundraiser: Forms have been sent home with students. Please stop by the office if you need one.
- Friday, November 3 | Orders submitted by this date will be delivered before Fall Break.

Friday, December 1 | Orders submitted by this date will be delivered before Winter Break.

Box Tops for Education: Use our referral link and BVM will earn an extra $10 after your first valid receipt!
- https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=W5UF1FKR&school_id=9671839
  Referral Code: W5UF1FKR
Check out the LC garden, which looks amazing thanks to BVM parent, Tyler (not Chad) and his team from Melvin Mulch!
Families can now order BVM athletic gear directly online at: BVM Sports Swag Store

All orders are placed and paid for through the website (no cash/checks). $1 from every item sold back to BVM Sports!

Order school pictures: https://accessmyevent.com/3kq99 Event Code: 729125
The Fall Sports Information link will have updated game days and times, which are changed by MPS Rec frequently, so please check this before heading out to a game. For inclement weather updates, contact the Weather Hotline at 414-475-8068. The hotline is updated by 8 a.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. on weekdays when inclement weather is expected. The hotline is available in English and Spanish.