Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Note From Nurse Lucy
We are unable to keep any medications at school through the summer including EpiPens and inhalers, even if the student would still need them in the fall. All medications must be picked up on the last day of school by a parent(s), or you may make arrangements with me prior to that day about stopping in the main office at Bridgewater the following week to get them. Some over the counter meds may be picked up earlier in the week if you don't anticipate your child will be using it, (such as Tylenol for an old injury). Any meds left at school will be disposed of at the Northfield Police Station, "Take It to the Box". If you have any questions or want to make special arrangements for pick up, please let me know. My direct line is (507) 664-3305, email> larchibald@northfieldschools.org. Have a safe and healthy summer!
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Lucy Archibald RN
Bridgewater Health Office
507.664.3305
Student of the Week--Tayte Carter Wadell
Tayte comes to school with a positive attitude and interest in learning every day. He's always willing to help a classmate (or teacher) in need, he is a friend to all, and he does quality work. Tayte is a great example of the Bridgewater Way: respectful, responsible, safe, and always doing his best.
Thank-You NFAB !
Northfield Fine Arts Boosters (NFAB) recently provided funding to purchase 15 ukuleles for Bridgewater. Students in Sra. DeVries’ class are pictured as the first to use these instruments. All 5th graders will get to play the ukuleles this Spring and students in grades 2-5 will use them during music lessons beginning this Fall. Please check out the website below to learn more about this supportive and generous organization!
All in for the Arts!
Northfield Fine Arts Boosters (NFAB) sponsors Fine Arts programs & projects (including this one) in the Northfield public schools. NFAB fundraises with local families, community members, and businesses to support teachers and student-artists.
NorthfieldFAB.org
Phy Ed Update
Tennis Shoes Still Needed
Please make sure your student is bringing their tennis shoes to school - we have a lot of sandals and crocs coming, and not enough shoes for students to borrow. Thank you for your help addressing this safety concern!!
BW FUN DAY! - Sponsored by the BBC!!
Wednesday, June 7
There will be water activities for half of the day, so students will be getting wet.
Your student will need a towel, change of clothes, water bottle, and sunscreen!
Volunteers needed! If you are interested in volunteering, please click the link HERE or scan the QR code for additional information.
If you have any questions - please contact Shari McCabe - smccabe@northfieldschools.org
Fifth-Grade Graduation
Fifth-Grade Graduation will be held on June 8th at 1:15 in the gymnasium. Parents are welcome to attend and take pictures. Students who are leaving with parents afterwards will need to be signed out and the classroom teacher notified. We sure will miss this wonderful group of students!
Bus Registration Forms-23/24
Bus registration forms for next school year will be sent home with students on Monday, May 15th. Please look for your child’s/children's registration form next week. The forms should need to be returned no later than June 5th. They can be returned either to Bridgewater or directly to Benjamin Bus. Thank you in advance!
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/
