Bridgewater Bear Tracks

Welcome to the 24-25 school year at Bridgewater Elementary! We have been busy planning all summer for the return of students to the hallways and classrooms. I hope you have all had a wonderful summer!

Communication is very important to me, and I want to make sure that you are informed about the events that happen at Bridgewater. I will send out a newsletter every Friday via email and/or text message. You are always welcome to email me if you have questions, concerns or suggestions. Bridgewater is your school and I want you to be a part of your child's education.

On March 17, 2023, Governor Walz signed the MN Free School Meals bill into law. The MN Free School Meals Program is a permanent program that provides state reimbursement to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program so that students can have one breakfast and one lunch at no cost at school. This will be continuing this school year.

Teacher placement information will come out next week by August 15th. You will be notified of your child's teacher at that time. This information will be sent via email. Please note that this process takes many hours, and this is why parent input was requested in April. Changes requested in August will not be honored except for extenuating circumstances. Thank you for understanding!

Bus registration is required each school year. If you have any questions you can reach Rick Wagner with Benjamin Bus Company at 507-645-5720 or rwagner@benjaminbus.com.

Benjamin Bus will continue to provide SAFE and professional transportation to all students.

School starts each day at 8:20 a.m. and dismisses at 3:20 p.m. On Wednesdays, students start one hour late at 9:20 a.m. Students are allowed to arrive at 8:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays).

2024–2025 School Year

All students need to have a Backpack (labeled) daily & Athletic Shoes on Phy Ed days

**No wheeled backpacks as they don’t fit into the locker**

Kindergarten

**$35 Fee ($30 supply, $5 in class parties) Last Name Begins With:
A-H Paper Plates (snack and dinner size) I-P Disinfecting Wipes (2 Containers)

Q-Z Tissues (2 boxes)
Extra Set Of Clothes In A Labeled Plastic Bag
Small Blanket Or Beach Towel For Quiet Time
Labeled Headphones (NOT Earbuds/NOT Wireless) That Stay at School

1st Grade

**$35 Supply Fee
Disinfecting Wipes (2 Containers)
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Labeled Headphones (NOT Wireless) That Stay at School

2nd Grade

**$35 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones (NOT Wireless) That Stay at School Pencil Case/Box (Labeled)

3rd Grade

**$30 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (2 Boxes)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones (NOT Wireless/NOT Earbuds) That Stay at School

4th Grade

**$35 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (2 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones (NOT Wireless) That Stay at School Gallon or quart size ziplocks (optional)

Hand sanitizer (optional)

5th Grade

**$25 Supply Fee
24 Pencils
4 pack fine point BLACK dry erase markers
Facial Tissues (2 Boxes)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones (NOT Wireless) That Stay at School

**Donations of disinfecting wipes & facial tissues for our Specialists and Support Staff are always appreciated! **

**You can pay all your fees online throughout the year: Supply Fee, Lunch & Field Trips

✔ To pay online visit Bridgewater Elementary at: http://northfieldschools.org/Bridgewater and click on ‘Payments’

o Separate checks or exact cash (change not available) can be paid, but online payments are preferred

o Supply fees should be paid by the start of school. Online payment available after 7/1

2024-2025 Bridgewater Elementary Lista de Útiles Escolares

***TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES DEBEN TENER UNA MOCHILA ETIQUETADA DIARIAMENTE Y ZAPATOS DEPORTIVOS EN LOS DÍAS DE EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA.

(No mochilas con ruedas porque no caben en las taquillas)

Kinder

**$35 tarifa de suministro ($30 suministro; $5 para fiestas en clase)
Apellido comienza con:
A-H Platos de papel (grandes y pequeños)

I-P Toallitas desinfectantes (2 Contenedores)
Q-Z Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
Ropa extra en una bolsa de plástico etiquetada
Cobija o Toalla pequeña para tiempo de silencio Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos, NO auriculares)

1er Grado

**$35 tarifa de suministro
Toallitas desinfectantes (2 Contenedores) Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en inalámbricos)

2do Grado

**$35 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores) Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en inalámbricos)
Caja/estuche de lápices (etiquetado)

3er Grado

**$30 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedor) Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en inalámbricos; NO auriculares)

4to Grado

**$35 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedor)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)
1 caja de bolsas de plástico de un cuarto o 1 caja de bolsas de

plástico de un galón (opcional) el gel antibacterial (opcional)

5to Grado

**$25 tarifa de suministro
24 lápices
4 marcadores de pizarra (puntas finas; negros)
Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedor)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)

**¡Siempre se agradecen las donaciones de toallitas desinfectantes y pañuelos faciales para nuestros especialistas y personal de apoyo!**

**Puede pagar todas tus tarifas en línea durante el año; tarifas escolares, almuerzo y excursiones.

✔ Para pagar en línea, visite Bridgewater Elementary en : http://northfieldschools.org/Bridgewater y haz clic en ‘pagos’’

o Se pueden pagar con cheques separados o efectivo exacto (cambio no disponible), pero se prefieren los pagos en línea.

o Las tarifas de suministros deben pagarse antes del comienzo de la escuela. Pago en línea disponible después del 7/1.

Here is the link to pay for fees: Bridgewater School Fees

Tuesday, September 3rd is the first day of school for students. Please mark this on your calendar. We are excited to have the students return!!

Family Conferences will take place on Tuesday, August 27th (11:00-7:00). We will send out a link for you to sign up for the date and time that works best for you. You will have the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher, complete paperwork electronically, have your child's school picture taken and discuss the coming school year. You know your child best, and we want to learn from you how to best meet the needs of your child. We also need to know how best to communicate with you in case we need to reach you. Thank you for making this time a priority!

Please make sure to share medical needs for your child with Nurse Lucy Archibald. Any and all medications need to go through her as well. Please do not send medications on the bus with students. Thank you!

Please feel free to contact Kid Ventures for information on School-Age Child Care. Kid Ventures

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/

Aug 27---Family Conferences & School Pictures

Sept 3---First Day of School

Sept 4-One Hour Late Start

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