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BUENA VISTA IS A PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL
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Montessori is an environment where children develop fine and gross motor skills, build hand-eye coordination, and strengthen their muscles.
Beginning at an early age, Montessori nurtures order, concentration, and independence. Intentional classroom design, materials, and daily routines support the student’s emerging “self-regulation” (the ability to educate one’s self, and to think about what one is learning), in toddlers through adolescents.
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![A male student teaches a concept on the whiteboard to two other male students.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734393247/d11org/gj0bfjdiphevmuzgqobw/Dec161.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734393247/d11org/gj0bfjdiphevmuzgqobw/Dec161.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734393247/d11org/gj0bfjdiphevmuzgqobw/Dec161.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734393247/d11org/gj0bfjdiphevmuzgqobw/Dec161.png","width":894}])
Student Agency in Upper Elementary
Students teaching students is a key component of Montessori education in our multiage classrooms.
![Two adults help 3 students pick out items at the holiday shop.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734393247/d11org/ddkd9vkayncpvfdwjbql/Dec162.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734393247/d11org/ddkd9vkayncpvfdwjbql/Dec162.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734393247/d11org/ddkd9vkayncpvfdwjbql/Dec162.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734393247/d11org/ddkd9vkayncpvfdwjbql/Dec162.png","width":894}])
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for hosting the ever popular holiday shop!
The shop empowers students as young as three to pick out presents for their family members from all the generously donated items.
![Three students work in seperate spaces in the classroom on individual Montessori works]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734393247/d11org/fjp6du1hugjoltovakfw/Dec163.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734393247/d11org/fjp6du1hugjoltovakfw/Dec163.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734393247/d11org/fjp6du1hugjoltovakfw/Dec163.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734393247/d11org/fjp6du1hugjoltovakfw/Dec163.png","width":894}])
Individualized work in Montessori
Work rugs and small low tables help primary students define their work space and allow them to leave materials out until they are finished.
![Elementary aged students paraded past parents in front of the Buena Vista Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731974689/d11org/uwbmm0mtjzis10hhwrgy/Nov182.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731974689/d11org/uwbmm0mtjzis10hhwrgy/Nov182.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731974689/d11org/uwbmm0mtjzis10hhwrgy/Nov182.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731974689/d11org/uwbmm0mtjzis10hhwrgy/Nov182.png","width":894}])
Buena Vista's heritage was on Parade!
Lower Elementary students created heritage floats modeled after the origins of the Macy's Day Parade.
![A teacher works with a group of 5 students on the carpet in the classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734393317/d11org/l0m7kd8p2rbkpy1vxzeu/Dec164.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734393317/d11org/l0m7kd8p2rbkpy1vxzeu/Dec164.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734393317/d11org/l0m7kd8p2rbkpy1vxzeu/Dec164.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734393317/d11org/l0m7kd8p2rbkpy1vxzeu/Dec164.png","width":894}])
Small group lessons in Montessori
Small group and individual lessons are one of the cornerstones of the Montessori philosophy, meeting each student where they are at academically.
![A group of school age students attend an assembly and welcome veterans to the school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731974689/d11org/peurs0zxu3lcfasr4wxm/Nov183.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731974689/d11org/peurs0zxu3lcfasr4wxm/Nov183.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731974689/d11org/peurs0zxu3lcfasr4wxm/Nov183.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731974689/d11org/peurs0zxu3lcfasr4wxm/Nov183.png","width":894}])
Veterans Day Assembly at Buena Vista
Buena Vista hosted Veterans at the annual Veterans Day Assembly.
![Ms. Julie helps a male student work on his reading SRA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731366772/d11org/bkq2ccnh7dmmd4bvq7gc/Nov111.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731366772/d11org/bkq2ccnh7dmmd4bvq7gc/Nov111.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731366772/d11org/bkq2ccnh7dmmd4bvq7gc/Nov111.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731366772/d11org/bkq2ccnh7dmmd4bvq7gc/Nov111.png","width":894}])
Click on the picture to learn more about Ms. Julie.
What I do at BV: "Lower El Classroom Assistant"
1. If you did not spend your day at school, what would you be doing? ~ "Working with babies and or animals, travel the world, be creative and work with my hands"
2. Who is the person who encouraged you to pursue your path to education or to Buena Vista? ~ "I have always been a natural born teacher and enjoy working with kids so it was a perfect fit"
3. What part of the school year do you look forward to most? ~ "Every season has it joys!"
4. If you had an unlimited budget, what would your classroom/office/workspace look like? ~ "very bright/shiny organized and fun but peaceful"
5. What is your favorite word? ~ "bamboozled"
![Students and teachers use the library to look for books and listen to a story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730763030/d11org/aixzziimaczpfdz3hraa/Nov42.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730763030/d11org/aixzziimaczpfdz3hraa/Nov42.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730763030/d11org/aixzziimaczpfdz3hraa/Nov42.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730763030/d11org/aixzziimaczpfdz3hraa/Nov42.png","width":894}])
Sweet Cozy Library
Hard to believe Ms. Marni was able to fit all her books is our adorable new library space!
Our School
BY THE NUMBERS
2012
MONTESSORI PROGRAM ESTABLISHED
114
PRIMARY ENROLLMENT
99
LOWER ELEM. ENROLLMENT
44
UPPER ELEM. ENROLLMENT
22
GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS