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Ag Day Allergies?
This year, Bridgewater is hosting an agriculture day featuring several animals. Students will be outside for much of the day. If your children have any animal or other relevant outdoor allergies, please send Nurse Lucy an email larchibald@northfieldschools.org
Final Week of Library Book Checkout
The week of May 13 is our last week of book checkout. All books are due May 23. The following week we will have daily prize drawings for those students who have all their books returned and/or fines paid. Please help your student look at home for any Bridgewater library books. Thank you!!
Outside Beverages
It has always been our practice to allow water bottles with screw tops as a beverage in school. However, we have seen an increase particularly in coffee beverages coming in to school with students. Please have your children finish other drinks before entering the building. Many of these drinks violate our school's wellness policy, and spilled drinks that contain sugar create quite the mess for our custodians to clean up! Also, students may not bring these beverages to their friends as parents are not on the grounds to give permission for the consumption of outside food/drink. Thank you in advance for helping us in this matter!
Music Notes from Mrs. Hummel:
Congratulations to our band and choir students on a wonderful concert on May 9.
We are so proud of you!!!
Last night I forgot to mention all of the CHOIR events this year:
*singing the National Anthem at our Veterans' Day assembly
*singing the National Anthem at a NHS girls' basketball game
*leading our "Bridgewater Bears" song during a school assembly
*performing solos and small group songs during lunch time (December)
*participating in the district choral festival with 500 singers! (February)
All of these events were so much fun, but I know last night was our most special concert for our singers - this was the one and only concert we had all year for parents/families to attend.
Thank-You for making sure your singers and instrumentalists were there to share their music!
Thank-You for encouraging your child to participate in MUSIC ensembles (band/choir/orchestra) this year!!!
Bridgewater Volunteers
Boosterthon is coming! Here is the link to sign up to volunteer to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF22A7FDC70-49088126-boosterthon#/
This is such an exciting event, and it takes all of us to make this happen! Thank you in advance!
NOTE: All volunteers will be required to complete a background check form.
*** Free T-Shirts available to ALL Volunteers (while supplies/sizes last) ***
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A Note from Nurse Lucy: ISO Legging/Pants
Nurse Lucy is looking for donations of both boys and girls pants - anything that has an elastic waist. We are especially low on sizes 6, 8 and 10. As the weather gets warmer and your children grow out of their winter leggings and sweatpants, please send them our way. Thank you!
6th Grade Registration
If you have a fifth grader and haven't yet registered your child for sixth grade, please complete this registration form as soon as possible.
Bussing Registration
Benjamin Bus will be delivering pre-filled bus forms again this year for all the elementary/middle school students - watch for these next week. Deadline for return is Friday, May 24th (the Friday before Memorial Day weekend). Also, the 2024-2025 school year bus form will NOT be available online until after September 6th.
If your student does not receive a pre-filled bus form for some reason, blank forms will be available in the school office or you can always call Benjamin Bus @ 507-645-5720, to request transportation for the 2024-2025 school year.
BRIDGES TO KINDERGARTEN
August 12-16th from 8:00-11:00 am or 12:00-3:00 pm
Bridges to Kindergarten is a FREE school readiness program that is designed to assist children in making a smooth transition into kindergarten. Children participate in a kindergarten-like classroom experience with licensed early childhood and kindergarten teachers.
Registration is due by June 7th.
Upcoming Programs at the Northfield Y
Parents Night Out: May 10th , 5:30 – 8:30pm
o Looking for a night out without kids? Drop off your kids at the Y for a PJ Party filled with games, crafts, music, and a movie! All kids welcome ages 4 – 5th grade! Registration is open now on the Northfield Y website.
Summer Camp Registration: NOW OPEN!
o Are your kids ready to have the best summer ever? We are so excited to announce that registration for our Summer Day Camps is now open to everyone!
o The Northfield Y offers day camp opportunities for children ages 3-15, from our Kinder Camp 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.
Father-Daughter Ball: Friday, June 14th 6-8pm:
o Join us under the stars for the first annual Father-Daughter Ball at the Northfield Y! Dress your best and enjoy a DJ, dancing, and treats. Mae Thomas Photography will be there to commemorate the night. All participants will get a special take home party favor!
Y Kids Tri: Saturday, June 22nd : Registration Open Now!
o The Y Kids Tri is a triathlon (swim, bike, & run) for kids, ages 6-14. No experience is necessary and it’s a non-competitive event that’s all about having FUN and feeling GREAT about crossing the finish line!
o Early Bird Registration is available NOW! Grab a friend and sign up together online at our website.
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!
Activities
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/
Upcoming Events
May 16 --- Fifth Grade Physics Force Show
May 17---Boosterthon Fun Run
May 23---Ag Day-On site
May 28---First-Grade Northfield Public Library Trip
May 31---Second Grade Field Trip to the Children's Theater
May 31---4th & 5th Grade Track & Field Day
May 31---BBC Spirit Day: Beach Party/Tourist
June 4---Water/Fun Day!!
June 5---Fifth-Grade Graduation @ 1:15 pm
Bridgewater Elementary School
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/