Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Have a Wonderful Summer!
Thank you for the outstanding school year!! I am so grateful that you trust us with your children! Please take time to create memories over the summer, and don't forget to read with your child every day. Your children are such a gift, and I appreciate them so much!! Best safe and have fun!!
Fun Day Thank You
Thank you to everyone that was able to come and help out with the Fun Day on Wednesday! This event would not be possible without everyone’s help! You all made it a very enjoyable day for students! We appreciate your time and effort to pull this event off!
A huge thank you to the BBC for covering the main expense of the water day portion! We were able to provide students with some fun water supplies to use that we would not have otherwise been able to purchase! Their willingness to invest in the event allowed us to also buy more expensive materials that will be reusable in the future, which is awesome! Many staff also chipped in and covered any job that was needed like hauling water and covering stations as needed. We are lucky to have the support and generosity of so many people in the Bridgewater community! Thank you all very much!
Mrs. McCabe
Bridgewater Phy Ed Teacher
Summer Programming
Summer PLUS will be held at Bridgewater Elementary from July 10th-August 10th, Monday through Thursday each week. Community School is optional programming to wrap around Summer Plus, and will also be held at Bridgewater Elementary. The first two weeks, June 19-29, there will be a morning session (9:30am - 12:30pm) and an afternoon session (12:30pm - 3:00pm). There will not be programming July 3-6th. Once Summer Plus starts on July 10th, there will only be afternoon Community School sessions.
Summer Blast contact number: (507) 301-8172, starting July 10th ending August 10th.
Community School and Summer Plus: (612) 695-2139, starting June 20th ending August 10th.
Questions regarding Summer Programming should be directed to Sarah VanSickle at (507) 664-3655.
Bridgewater Summer Hours
The Bridgewater office will be open through June 16th from 7:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday. The office will reopen officially on Monday, August 7th from 7:00am-3:00pm. With fewer staff members in the office over the summer, you may want to call before you plan on stopping in to make sure someone will be available to assist. The district office is open all summer and can be reached at 507-663-0600.
Update Contact Information
Moving to a new house, city or state? If you are planning to move over the summer, please contact the office with your updated information (507)-664-3300 or kseaberg@northfieldschools.org. This will help us when mailing important information and updating our records as well as planning for the 2023-2024 school year.
Teacher Placement
Teacher placement information will be sent out to parents via email by August 15th. Please know that this process takes many hours, and this is why parent input is asked for in April at the start of this project. Changes requested in August will not be honored except for extenuating circumstances. Thank you for understanding!
Girls BSA troop 7313 - Northfield
Northfield Scouts BSA girl Troop 7313 is excited to invite you to a series of four events to experience what Scouts BSA is about. We believe that Scouts BSA is an incredible opportunity for girls to challenge themselves, learn new skills, and form lifelong friendships. Scouts BSA (formerly called Boy Scouts) is open to boys and girls 5th grade through high school.
Here is a brief overview of each of the four events:
Event 1: Donut Making(In honor of National donut day), Bouldering, and Team Challenges
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church, Northfield
Date\Time: June 5th 7-8:30
Event 2: Catapult Building and Tennis Ball Launching
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church, Northfield
Date\Time: June 19th 7-8:30
Event 3: Geocaching Adventure
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church, Northfield
Date\Time: July 10th 7-8:30
Event 4: Archery
Location: Northfield Archery Range
Date\Time: July 24th 7-8:30
We would love to have you join us for any or all of them! These events are a great opportunity to get a taste of what Scouts BSA has to offer and to meet other girls who share your interests.
More information about Scouts BSA: https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/about-scouts-bsa/
Join the troop: https://adventureiscalling.org/join/Troop-7313
For more information about scouting or these events, contact Natasha or Jason at scoutsbsa313@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you!
Try Hockey For Free Day
Who: Any and ALL students grades Pre K - 3rd Grade
Dates/Times:
Event 1: Thursday, June 15: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Event 2: Wednesday, July 12: 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.
Event 1: June 15th: Register here:
https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/1860
Event 2: July 12th: Register here:
BRIDGES TO KINDERGARTEN
August 14-18th 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 9th.
Register here/Se pueden inscribir aquí: https://forms.gle/qmDfQSzZWvneVBE77
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/
Bridgewater Elementary School
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 530 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/
