Bridgewater Bear Tracks

Spring Break will be March 24th-28th. There will be no school for students and staff, and the Bridgewater office will be closed.

Monday, March 31st and Tuesday, April 1st are teacher workdays with no school for students. This is immediately following Spring Break.

Our students enjoyed participating in World Downs Syndrome Day today. There were many pairs of mismatched socks being Rocked at school and classroom discussions about the importance of including others even when they look or act different from us. All people are human beings and deserve to be included in our world. Our world is a better place when we look for the assets in others recognizing that we have more in common than our differences.

MCA (MN Comprehensive Assessment) testing will begin in April, we ask that you try to avoid scheduling appointments if at all possible during these times as it may interrupt your child completing the MCA test.

• April 9th and 10th: 5th Grade Science Test

• April 14-18: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Reading Test

• April 21-24: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math Test

The Student Council will be collecting food for our local food shelf. They will start collecting items on March 6th until April 10. You can bring in food and place them in the labeled boxes in either kiva.

Please remember no glass items. Canned foods, cereal, rice, pasta and peanut butter are some of the items that they are in need of. If you have any questions please ask a Student Council member or Mrs. Hall or Ms. Woodstrup. Thank you!

Incoming 6th grade parents are invited to attend the parent information night at the Middle School. There is a WEB activity for the 5th graders, so please bring them with that night.

Date: Thursday, April 17th

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Northfield Middle School Auditorium

Looking for a way to get some great advertising for your business? The BBC is looking for T-SHIRT SPONSORS for this year's Boosterthon Fun Run!

ALL students get a FREE t-shirt for Fun Run Day! This shirt is free because of our amazing sponsors!

Your business logo will be featured on the back of every t-shirt! Imagine over 550 kids walking around town boasting your logo - that's great advertising!

COST: $300/business logo

DEADLINE: March 31st

CHECKS should be made out to: Bridgewater Booster Club, 401 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057

LOGOS (and questions!) should be emailed to tori.martin4@gmail.com

March is looking to be a busy month for PE! We will be finishing up our badminton unit this week, followed by cardio and jump roping activities to wrap up the final weeks before spring break!

Students will be sent home with information regarding the Kid’s Heart Program through the American Heart Association. This is an optional fundraiser, but our PE department can earn an equipment gift certificate by half of our students simply creating an account (which does not require fundraising). On the account, students can learn important skills such as hands-only CPR and other valuable information. If you choose, you can create an account by clicking the link HERE.

In addition to the Kid’s Heart Challenge, your student can also participate in the “Get Fit” program through the MN Lynx. This is a free program to encourage students to be active! By earning 25 points, students will receive 1 free ticket into a regular season home game. Students earn points through being active outside of school. Students will be sent home with a flyer, but you can also find the flyer attached HERE.

2024-2025 Yearbook forms have gone out. Order online or utilize the paper order form.

Online Code: YB29932

$20 until 4/4/2025

Nurse Lucy is looking for packages of girls and boys underwear, all-sizes. If you are willing to donate, you can drop them off at any time during the day. Thank you in advance!

The Northfield Public Library has a great slate of free programs to keep kids K-5 engaged and busy -stop in for science experiments, pirate history, gaming, and a show packed with survival stories that will have them on the edge of their seats. Hope to see you soon!

Community School will be hosting a gym at the Bridgewater Gymnasium. All Northfield district.

When: March 24th, 25th and 26th

Where: Bridgewater Elementary Gym

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The lunch menu for each month will be provided in the newsletter.

There are many activities that children and adults may access during the course of the year. Don't forget to check the numerous opportunities from the Northfield Community Education Program: https://northfieldschools.org/communityeducation/

Mar. 24-Apr. 1---Spring Break/Teacher Prep - No School for Students

Apr. 11---Dental Clinic for selected Community School Students

April 14-18---Spring Book Fair

April 17---Incoming 6th Grade Meeting at NMS, 5:30-6:30

April 18---Second Grade Field Trip to the Science Museum

April 30--Division Street Singers perform for 5th Graders

May 8 --- Band and Choir Concert 2:00 and 7:00 pm

May 9---Fifth Grade Field Trip Faribault for Riverside Education Days

May 12---Kindergarten Field Trip to the Children's Museum

May 16---Boosterthon Fun Run

May 20---First Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

May 20---Third Grade Field Trip to Gibbs Farm

May 22---Ag Day

May 23---Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Mill City Museum

May 27---Fifth Grade Field Trip to the Bell Museum

May 30---Track & Field Day

June 3---Water/Fun Day

June 5---Fifth-Grade Graduation

June 6---Last Day of School

Attendance Line

507-664-3306

Benjamin Bus

507-645-5720

BW Main Office

507-664-3300

Nurse

507-664-3305

The Northfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, or disability and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in employment. You can learn more at: https://northfieldschools.org/about/departments/human-resources/ under the Title IX tab.

World-Class Learning for Elementary Students, Bridgewater Elementary School, situated on a 14-acre campus just south of downtown Northfield, is a K-5 public school serving approximately 570 students. It serves the neighborhoods on Northfield's southern side, Dundas, and the rural area south of Highway 19 and west of Highway 246. Students benefit from an active parent-teacher organization, Bridgewater Booster Club (BBC) and many parent volunteers.

The staff is intensely dedicated to offering a high-quality, well-rounded education that strives to meet the specific needs of each student. We focus on empowering our students in their academic and social emotional learning along with building a solid foundation for their educational journey in partnership with families.

Main Office Number: 507-664-3300

Attendance Line: 507-664-3306

Address: 401 Jefferson Parkway

Web page: northfieldschools.org/schools/bridgewater-elementary/

Email: nantoine@northfieldschools.org