Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Message from the Art Teacher:
Dear Bridgewater Artists and Supporters!
Conferences start soon! Stop by and see the incredible work of our young artists in the halls and media center! Also, please donate any wipes or tissues you might be able to. We are running low in the Art Room!
If you would like to check out the art room or schedule a conference with Ms. Woodstrup please let me know by emailing me at kwoodstrup@northfieldschools.org. I will be available on Thursday January 25th and Tuesday January 30th from 3:35-7:35pm. Please include your artist's name in your message so I might be able to include work samples in our conference.
Much appreciated,
Ms. Woodstrup
I Love to Read Month
February is I Love to Read Month. Attached below is the calendar of events for February. Please note Friday, February 23, Apple and Book Day - Just Food Co-Op is donating apples, and students can invite a parent/a special guest to come in and read with them. See schedule in the calendar and plan accordingly. Hope to see some of you then!
Paraprofessional/Educational Assistant Recognition Week
We have seventeen Educational Assistants at BW. They provide support for numerous students every day. Jan. 22-26 is Paraprofessional Recognition Week in the State of MN. We greatly appreciate the work and support that our EAs provide; they are such an important part of our staff!! Thank you very much!!
Mayor for a Day
Here are the details for the Mayor For a Day Essay Contest for students in 4th & 5th Grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKnyLk-664s
Literacy-at-home-ideas!
If you or your child are reading chapter books; use a bookmark.
Have a conversation: talk to your child as often as possible. Try to use advanced vocabulary as children understand oral language more naturally than reading. Your child understands words spoken to them that they might not be able to read, yet!
Have your child tell you a story, or you can tell them a story.
Create a story with your child including his/her name and actions.
Have your child practice reading signs on the road or at the grocery store.
Listen to audiobooks in the car.
Author Visit-Jan. 26th
Author, Erin Soderberg will be coming to Bridgewater on Friday, January 26th to meet our students. "Erin Soderberg Downing has written more than seventy-five books for kids, tweens, and young adults, including Controlled Burn (a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection) and the forthcoming Just Keep Walking (February 2024), a story inspired by a 100-mile hike she took with her son on Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail. She has also written several popular series for young readers: The Great Peach Experiment (a JLG Gold Standard Selection), Puppy Pirates, The Quirks, and Disney's Daring Dreamers Club.
Erin loves reading, swimming, exploring the woods, traveling with her family, and walking around Minneapolis lakes with her fluffy and mischievous dogs, Wally and Nutmeg."
Report Cards
There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 22nd and Tuesday, Jan. 23rd. The last day of the first semester is today, and teachers will be preparing report cards. Report cards will be either distributed during Parent Teacher Conference time (Jan. 23-31) or sent home with students afterward.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Information
February 12 - Kindergarten Tour Night @ 5:30PM, Bridgewater
February 22 - Registration Deadline for Kindergarten (Note: this mailing should have arrived)
https://northfieldschools.org/about/enrollment/
More information to come!
Upcoming Programs at the Northfield Y
January School’s Out Days: 22nd and 23rd
o Do you want your kids to have fun and stay busy during school breaks? Join us at the YMCA! All kids in kindergarten - 5th Grade are welcome! Days will be filled with swimming, games, crafts, sports, friends and more! Program runs from 7:00am - 5:00pm.
Valentine’s Day Dance: February 9th
o Bring your whole family to the Y for a Valentine's Dance filled with music, fun, family and friends! We will have a photo booth, awesome DJ, snacks and a Valentine's craft to take home. All Ages Welcome!
For more information and to register, visit our website or connect with our Member Services
team in person or by phone: 507-645-0088. We hope to see you very soon!
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
Jan. 22-23---No School for Students-Teacher Workdays
Jan. 26---Erin Soderberg Downing Author Visit
Jan. 26---BBC Spirit Day: Jersey/Sports
Feb. 12---Kindergarten Tour Night-5:30 pm
Feb. 13---BBC Meeting 6:00pm - BW Media Center
Feb. 15---Choral Festival for 4th & 5th Grade Choir Students (11:00-2:45)
Feb. 19---Professional Development Day-No School for students
Feb. 22---4th Grade Workshop on Wheels
Feb. 23---BBC Spirit Day: Book Character
Mar. 23-Apr. 1---Spring Break
June 5---Fifth-Grade Graduation @ 1:15 pm
Bridgewater Elementary School
World-Class Learning for Elementary Students, Bridgewater Elementary School, situated on a 14-acre campus just south of downtown Northfield, is a K-5 public school serving approximately 560 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 in partnership with families.
Main Office Number: 507-664-3300
Attendance Line: 507-664-3306
Address: 401 Jefferson Parkway
Web page: northfieldschools.org/schools/bridgewater-elementary/
