Bridgewater Bear Tracks

Family Conferences will take place on Wednesday, August 31st (11:00-7:00) & Thursday, September 1st (7:30-3:30). Here is the link to sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Bridgewater_Elementary_School You will have the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher, complete paperwork electronically, 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!

Breakfast and lunch are no longer free as they had been the past two years. Here are the links to apply for free or reduced price lunch: https://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/English-application-and-letter.pdf and https://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/Spanish-application-and-letter-by-MV.pdf.

We all remember when COVID-19 hit and necessitated that we send iPads home with our elementary students. Obviously, those emergency conditions have changed. The primary purpose of iPads is to support and accelerate student learning. As such, they need to be reliable and available for students while at school. iPads will not be sent home with elementary students this year to prioritize that purpose. We understand this may be an adjustment for some students, and at the same time, we believe it will be a positive solution and a "reset" for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents and guardians will not be required to purchase iPad insurance for students in grades K-5. Also, the district's e-Learning Plan is being adjusted so that elementary students do not need to bring their iPads home in the case of poor weather

The iPad insurance fee will not be needed since the iPads will remain at school. A refund will be sent to those parents/guardians who have previously made this payment.

The Bridgewater Booster Club (BBC) is the parent group for Bridgewater Elementary. This group meets every month, and you are welcome to attend! The first meeting of the year will be held on Sept. 13th from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Media Center. See flyer below.

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 email a newsletter every Friday. 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.

Teacher placement information was sent on August 17th via email. Please let me know if you did not receive this information.

2022 – 2023 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
**$30 Supply Fee
Last Name Begins With:
A-H Facial Tissues (2 Boxes)
I-P Disinfecting Wipes (2 Containers)
Q-Z 1 Box Each of Quart & Gallon Plastic Baggies
Extra Set Of Clothes In A Labeled Plastic Bag
Small Blanket Or Beach Towel For Quiet Time
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Earbuds/NOT Wireless)

1st Grade
**$35 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (3 Containers)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Earbuds/NOT Wireless)

2nd Grade
**$35 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)
Pencil Case/Box (Labeled)

3rd Grade
**$30 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)

4th Grade
**$30 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container) Last Name A –L
Hand Sanitizer (32oz or Larger) Last Name M – Z
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)

5th Grade
**$25 Supply Fee
20 Pencils
Colored Pencils
Scissors
Facial Tissues (2 Boxes)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)

Kinder
**$30 tarifa de suministro
Apellido comienza con:
A-H Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
I-P Toallitas desinfectantes (2 Contenedores)
Q-Z 1 Caja de bolsas de plástico de un cuarto y 1 Caja de bolsas de plástico de un galón
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
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (3 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos, NO auriculares)

2do Grado
**$35 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)
Caja/estuche de lápices (etiquetado)

3er Grado
**$30 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)

4to Grado
**$30 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores) Apellido A –L
desinfectante de manos (32oz o más grande) Apellido M – Z
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)

5to Grado
**$25 tarifa de suministro
20 lápices
Lápices de color
Tijeras
Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)

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

Tuesday, September 6th is the first day of school for students. Please mark this on your calendar. We are excited to have the students return!!

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

Attached is the lunch menu for September. Students have the option of bringing a cold from home, eating the hot entree, having a cold sandwich or a salad.

Attached is the fall breakfast menu. Breakfast is served daily starting at 7:50 am. All students will be allowed the time to eat breakfast at school.

Healthy Kids Day will be held on August 27th 9a-12p at the Northfield Area Family YMCA! This is one of our favorite events of the year at the Y, and this year we are excited to be joining forces and collaborating with the Northfield Promise Fair! This is a growing and amazing opportunity to celebrate all of the healthy kids in our community.

Join us for:

• Fun Run (2K and 5K options) starts at 10a. Register here!
• Vendor booths with local organizations focused on healthy kids and activities for youth.
• Bounce houses, kids activities, games and prizes!
• Live Music

If you would like to volunteer for this event, click here.
For more information, visit our website.

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/

Do you have a flute, trumpet, violin or other instrument that has been abandoned by someone with a change of heart? We are always seeking donations of gently used band and orchestra instruments for our students who may not have the funds, but are eager to learn to play. Your instrument could play on through another student. Feel free to contact Natalie Kruger, Stefanie Bothun or the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters (NorthfieldFAB@gmail.com) if you are able to make a musical or monetary donation.

Aug 31 & Sept 1---Family Conferences

Sept 6---First Day of School

Sept 13---BBC Meeting 6:00pm-7:00pm, Media Center

Sept. 27---Picture Day

World-Class Learning for Elementary Students K-5 Bridgewater Elementary School, situated on a 14-acrd campus just south of downtown Northfield, is a K-5 public school serving approximately 550 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.

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