Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
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!
Renaissance Learning Study
Renaissance Learning is in the process of renorming the Rapid Automatic Naming CBMs as they seek to become an approved screener in MN.
Researchers will be in your buildings on May 14th-17th and will test as many K-3 students as possible.
The goal for this research is to ensure that the assessments used to screen students for reading difficulty, specifically the Renaissance Learning RAN measures, are valid and accurate. The results will be summarized across all student participants and will be shared with the School.
The total time it will take for the students to complete the test will be 15 minutes, and it will occur during the regular school day. Students will work with a Renaissance researcher to complete the test just outside the classroom.
If you would like to opt-out, please return the form below by Friday, MAY 10.
Staff Appreciation NEXT Week: May 6-10
Hello Bridgewater families! Teacher Appreciation Week is taking place May 6th-10th, and we would love to have you join us in showing our staff just how much they are appreciated! Please use the link to sign up for a donation if you are able.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF22A7FDC70-49334017-teacherstaff
Bridgewater Booster Club
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.
Put Your Passion in Action ─ Become a Reading or Math Tutor!
We are looking for Reading and Math Tutors for the 2024-25 school year. You can take action in our community by giving your time and talent to help students succeed with math.
Tutors work individually or in pairs of students during school hours throughout the school year to provide extra practice and skill-building. Whether you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor and help kids build essential skills. No experience? No problem. With training and on-site coaching, our tutors are prepared to help kids succeed.
Part-time and full-time positions are available beginning in August, October and January. Tutors receive a paycheck every two weeks plus up to an additional $5,100 for college tuition or loans (tutors 55+ may gift the education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child).
Ready to put your passion in action to help students multiply their future opportunities through math? Learn more and apply at Join.ReadingandMath.org. Questions? Email join@ampact.us or call 866.859.2825.
Try Hockey for Free Day
Who: Any and ALL students grades Pre K – 3rd Grade (ages 4 – 9)
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 2024: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Place: Northfield Ice Arena
Why: This is the place and the time to try hockey! It’s FREE with ALL equipment included! NHA Coaches and NHS Raider Girls and Boys hockey players are teaming up! They will be in the arena and on the ice to help and encourage our youth to TRY hockey.
Are you ready for this? We can’t wait to see you!
Event: July 17th: 4:00pm – 5:30pm: Register here:
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 9---Band & Choir Concert 7:00 pm-BW gymnasium
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/