Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Delayed Newsletter
The Bridgewater Bear Tracks is delayed this week as I was attending a conference last week. The MN Elementary Principals' Winter Institute is held annually the first week of February, and this is a wonderful opportunity for principals to connect and learn together. I am always seeking ways to improve the work that I do, and it is great to learn from others. This conference is inspirational for me, and I always return with renewed energy to serve students, staff and families!
2023-2024 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION
February 7 - Kindergarten Tour Night 4:00pm-5:30pm
February 17 - Registration Deadline for Kindergarten
https://northfieldschools.org/about/enrollment/
It is time to talk about Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year! On February 7th, families interested in having their child attend kindergarten at Bridgewater are invited to a tour night from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Families and children will have the opportunity to see the classrooms, meet teachers and receive a free book. If you have questions, please contact the office at 507-664-3300.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. This is a time that we recognize the many contributions of African Americans to the United States. We will introduce students to a variety of black people that have made and/or are making a significant difference to our country and the role that they play in our lives today.
Mayor For A Day
Here are the details for the Mayor For a Day Essay Contest for students in 4th & 5th Grade: https://youtu.be/v3UHUoOEnY8
Sleep
Sleep is so important for all of us, and this includes children. Children need 9-11 hours of sleep each night, and adults need at 8-9 hours each night. Children who are sleep deprived struggle during the day and have behaviors that mimic that of ADHD. Continuous sleep deprivation takes a toll on children and their ability to learn. I know we have some students who are awake well after midnight; this does not allow for enough sleep when they have to be at school at 8:20. Please help your child get enough sleep at night so they have a clear mind to learn during the day.
Community School
Hello Families!
After School Programs:
What fun we have been having in our after school clubs! Students have been learning about fossils and animal tracks with RiverBend Nature Center, made different sun catchers in arts and crafts club, and continued working on writing letters to their Spring Creek Pen Pals, to mention a few things! See some of the pictures below!
*We will be offering two days of fun during Spring Break, and registration for that will be coming out next week.*
**PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR SESSION THREE SIGN-UPS COMING EARLY MARCH!!**
Evening Program:
We are back in the swing of things for evening programs!
Please join us every Wednesday evening from 5:30PM - 7:30PM!
Mark your calendars for February 15!
Northfield author, Mary Bleckwehl will be joining Community School's evening program for a book reading, author signing and you can even help her write her sequel to one of her books!
As always, we always have an open gym, arts and crafts, the magnet wall and other STEM choices, ESL classes and Dungeons & Dragons club(6:30pm)!
We also have Bus 4 Us who can pick-up and drop-off your family or students who are interested! Here is the bus schedule for this session -
Bus 4 Us Schedule:
- GVP-4:45pm
- Viking Terrace-4:55pm
- Northfield Estates-5:05pm
- Hidden Valley Apartments-5:20pm
- Bridgewater Heights -5:25pm
- Jefferson Square-5:35pm
- Bridgewater-5:40pm
Jenny Jones
Northfield Community School
Program Coordinator
Bridgewater Elementary
401 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
Cell: 612-709-9244
Office: 507-664-3359
Email: jjones@northfieldschools.org
Pronouns: she/her/ella
Hablo Español
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
Feb. 7---4th Grade Works Museum Field Trip
Feb. 7---Kindergarten Tour Night 4:00-5:30
Feb. 17---Registration Deadline for Kindergarten
Feb. 20---No School/Staff Development Day/President's Day
Feb. 22---Kindness Retreat for 4th Grade
Mar. 8---District Choral Festival 4/5 Grade Choirs-NMS
Mar. 9---District Choral Festival Evening Concert
Mar. 16---5th Grade Science Museum Field Trip
Mar. 27-31---Spring Break-No School
Apr. 20---5th Grade Parent Night @ NMS
Apr. 28---2nd Grade Science Museum Field Trip
May 4---NMS Choir Tour (5th Grade Attending)
May 8---Boosterthon Pep Rally
May 9---Band & Choir Concert (2:00 & 7:00pm)
May 19---Boosterthon Fun Run
June 2---Track & Field Day (4th Gr. 9:00-11:30//5th Gr. 12:00-2:30)
June 9---Last Day of School (2 hour early release)
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/
