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Yearbooks-Deadline is Tomorrow
It is that time of year to place your order for a yearbook. The deadline for ordering is April 15th. Here is the link: yearbook
Message for 5th Grade Families
Welcome New Middle School Families!
We look forward to you and your student attending the 5th Grade Parent Night / WEB event on Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Parents and students will report to the Middle School auditorium for a welcome from staff. Students will then be dismissed to meet our awesome 8th grade WEB leaders for some fun activities and parents will have a presentation in the auditorium.
You can find the Registration Form here: 6th Grade Registration . The MS School Counselors have visited or will visit your students at the elementary schools and share this with them as well. Please check with your student to see if they have completed the form. Here are information links for 6th grade classes (English) / (Spanish) and WEB (Where Everyone Belongs). We will have WEB Orientation on Tuesday, August 29th. If your student needs transportation for this event, please complete this form: WEB Orientation Transportation .
We are very excited to welcome all of you to our Middle School family. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Greg Gelineau
Northfield Middle School Principal
¡Bienvenidas nuevas familias de la escuela intermedia!
Esperamos que usted y su estudiante asistan a la Noche de Padres de 5.° grado/evento WEB el jueves 20 de abril de 5:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. Los padres y los estudiantes se presentarán en el auditorio de la escuela intermedia para recibir una bienvenida del personal. Luego, los estudiantes serán despedidos para conocer a nuestros increíbles líderes WEB de 8º grado para algunas actividades divertidas y los padres tendrán una presentación en el auditorio.
Puede encontrar el formulario de inscripción aquí: Inscripción de 6to grado. Los consejeros escolares de MS han visitado o visitarán a sus alumnos en las escuelas primarias y también compartirán esto con ellos. Consulte con su estudiante para ver si ha completado el formulario. Aquí hay enlaces de información para las clases de 6th grado (inglés) / (español) y WEB (Donde todos pertenecen). Tendremos orientación WEB el martes 29 de agosto. Si su estudiante necesita transporte para este evento, complete este formulario: Transporte de orientación WEB.
Estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida a todos ustedes a nuestra familia de la Escuela Intermedia. Por favor, no dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotros si tiene preguntas.
Greg Gelineau
Director de la escuela secundaria Northfield
Arts á la Carte-April 21st 5:30-9:00
Severe Weather Awareness Week
April 17-21 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in MN. The state will conduct a tornado drill on Thursday, April 20th. We will practice our tornado drill so that students know where to go in case of a tornado . More information is available at www.severeweather.state.mn.us if you would like more details. Please make sure that you have a home plan as well, and practice this with your children so they are prepared.
Parent Input Form-Due Friday, April 28th
Each spring, we begin the planning process for the next school year. I like you to have the opportunity to provide us some information about your child if you choose to do so. Here is the link to the Parent Input Form: Form
Note: the deadline for submitting this information is Friday, April 29th.
Stormwater Poster Contest-Grades 2-5
Clean River Partners (CRP) and the City of Northfield are proud to announce our Ninth Annual Stormwater Poster Contest!
In honor of Earth Month (April), we invite all youth in grades 2-5 who live in the City of Northfield to participate in our contest entitled, "Be the Solution to Stormwater Pollution." Posters are due by 4:00 pm on Monday, May 1st.
What is Stormwater?
Everything in our streets, sidewalks and even in our yards can end up in the Cannon River from leaves and litter to dog waste and the salt on our sidewalks. Your students can join youth across the city to make a poster highlighting what we can do to keep the Cannon River Clean!
Winners in each age group will be honored at a City Council meeting and have their posters on display for a year at Northfield City Hall. Prizes include free Frozen Custard and free admission to the Northfield Swimming Pool.
Attached below is a contest flyer (in both English and Spanish), a teacher information sheet, a poster tips sheet and a list of stormwater videos.
I've also created a short video you can play for your students. Here's the link: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/697023437
Feel free to contact me via email at Kevin@CleanRiverPartners .
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND @ BRIDGE SQUARE
The Earth Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 22nd at Bridge Square. Here is the list of some of the activities that you make register for at www.northfieldearthday.com:
Carleton College Arboretum Tree Planting
Indigo Dyeing (bring your own cotton item to dye)
Nfld Curbside Composting Workshop
Water Conservation
Earth Day Yoga
Don't forget to attend the Earth-Friendly Action and Idea Fair Exhibitors, Cannon Valley Farmers' Market, children's activities, music, food vendors and more!
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
MCA Testing
MCA (MN Comprehensive Assessment) testing will begin in April, we ask that you try to avoid scheduling appointments if at all possible during these times as it may interrupt your child completing the MCA test.
April 17-21: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Reading Test
April 24-28: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math Test
Cinco De Mayo
Come celebrate with others in your community on Friday, May 5th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Northfield Middle School as you enjoy a night of authentic Mexican food, dancing, and activities for all ages. Money raised at the event will go towards scholarships for Northfield Latine students.
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Venga a celebrar con los demás en su comunidad el viernes 5 de mayo de 5:00 a 7:00 PM a Northfield Middle School mientras disfruta de una noche de auténtica comida mexicana, baile y actividades para todas las edades. El dinero recaudado en el evento se destinará a becas para Northfield Latine estudiante.
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
Apr. 20---5th Grade Parent Night @ NMS
Apr. 28---2nd Grade Science Museum Field Trip
Apr. 28---1st Grade MN Zoo Field Trip
May 3---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
May 26---Orchestra Preview Concert (3rd & 4th Grades)
May 30---4th & 5th Grade Orchestra Concert at NMS Auditorium
June 1---1st Grade Visit to NFLD Public Library
June 2---Track & Field Day (4th Gr. 9:00-11:30//5th Gr. 12:00-2:30)
June 2---3rd Grade Gibbs Farm Field Trip
June 5---5th Grade RiverBend Nature Center In-House Field Trip
June 8---Fifth-Grade Graduation 1:15pm
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/
