Students and staff are invited to wear pajamas on Wednesday, February 7 for I Love to Read Month!

February is Black History Month. This is a time that we recognize the many contributions of African Americans to the United States. We will introduce students to a variety of black people that have made and/or are making a significant difference to our country and the role that they play in our lives today.

This year's theme is African Americans and the Arts. Information about this year's celebration can be found through these additional resources.

https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month
https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Black-History-Theme-African-Americans-and-the-Arts.pdf

Please help us evaluate our performance by filling out the following survey. We want you to be satisfied with your child's educational experience, so the feedback you provide is deeply important. We will use responses to identify successes and areas for improvement, and then we will report the results and actions steps moving forward. Thank you in advance!

We do have Northfield Police Department vehicles at Bridgewater frequently at this time of year. This is due to the officers teaching DARE to our fifth-graders. There are other times that we ask for support from our School Resource Officer as well; this is very infrequent. Please know that I will always notify you if your child is in danger. Thank you for understanding!

February is I Love to Read Month. Attached below is the calendar of events for February. Please note Friday, February 23, Apple and Book Day - Just Food Co-Op is donating apples, and students can invite a parent/a special guest to come in and read with them. See schedule in the calendar and plan accordingly. Hope to see some of you then!

February 12 - Kindergarten Tour Night @ 5:30PM, Bridgewater

February 23 - Registration Deadline for Kindergarten

(Note: this mailing should have arrived)

https://northfieldschools.org/about/enrollment/

More information to come!

Hope you and your entire family are having a great start to January! We want to spotlight a

handful of offerings for families and students that we are super excited for at the Y:

 Summer Camp Registration: Opening February 1 st !

o Are your kids ready to have the best summer ever? We are so excited to announce

that registration for our Summer Day Camps opens this week on February 1 st for

members and all others on February 8 th !

o The Northfield Y offers day camp opportunities for children ages 3-15, from our

Kinder Camp all the way to our Leaders in Training program! Registering for

YMCA camp programs guarantees summer days filled with sports and games,

literacy activities, crafts, and countless unique ways to make new friends and

create amazing memories.

 Questions about our Summer Camps? Email us at

heidi@northfieldymca.org or call us at 507-645-0088.

 February School’s Out Day: February 19 th

o Do you want your kids to have fun and stay busy during school breaks? Join us at

the YMCA! All kids in kindergarten - 5th Grade are welcome! Days will be filled

with swimming, games, crafts, sports, friends and more! Program runs from

7:00am - 5:00pm.

 Parent’s Night Out: March 1 st , 5:30-8:30 PM

o Need a night out without the kids? Drop them off at the YMCA for a PJ Party

while you have a night to yourself! Kids can come dressed in their coziest clothes

and have a night filled with crafts, games, bounce house, cookie decorating,

popcorn, and a movie. All kids welcome ages 3 - 5th Grade (children must be

potty trained).

For more information and to register, visit our website or connect with our Member Services

team in person or by phone: 507-645-0088. We hope to see you and your students very soon!

Attached are the lunch menus for February.

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/

Feb. 12---Kindergarten Tour Night-5:30 pm

Feb. 13---BBC Meeting 6:00pm - BW Media Center

Feb. 15---Choral Festival for 4th & 5th Grade Choir Students (11:00-2:45)

Feb. 19---Professional Development Day-No School for students

Feb. 22---4th Grade Workshop on Wheels

Feb. 23---BBC Spirit Day: Book Character

Mar. 18---All District Band Concert @ NHS, 7:00-8:30

Mar. 19---All District Orchestra Concert @ NHS, 7:00-8:30

Mar. 22---BBC Spirit Day: Wacky Pattern

Mar. 23-Apr. 1---Spring Break

Apr. 18--- Fourth-Grade Field Trip to Crystal Cave (2 classes)

Apr. 19---Fourth-Grade Field Trip to Crystal Cave (2 classes)

Apr. 26---First-Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

Apr. 26---BBC Spirit Day: Future Self

June 5---Fifth-Grade Graduation @ 1:15 pm

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 560 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