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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.
Boosterthon Volunteers
Boosterthon is coming! Here is the link to sign up to volunteer to help on May 19th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF22A7FDC70-boosterthon2. This is such an exciting event, and it takes all of us to make this happen! Thank you in advance!
COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Community School summer programming will be held at Bridgewater Elementary this summer. Join us for activities and organized fun for students currently enrolled K-8 grade, in Northfield School District.
The first two weeks, June 19 - 29, there will be programming 9:30am - 3:00pm. There will not be programming July 3-6th. Then starting on July 10th through August 10, there will only be afternoon sessions, 12:30p-3p. There is limited space available and will be filled on a first come basis, based on staffing levels.
To participate, please fill out the following form completely and return it to your child's teacher or school's front office by May 7, 2023.
6TH GRADE CLASS REGISTRATION
5th grade families, please complete the 6th grade class registration for your student if you haven't already done so.
Class Summary
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JRzWjShPOB6pyIqs_jkxjd6W-KJU6SStt2FFN1MZ7FI/edit?usp=share_link
Class Registration
WEB Information
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbGaOLMgOW5EONG90hoCNiVhS8GpziNvFjm4vI3yzig/edit?usp=share_link
WEB Orientation Transportation
Staff Appreciation Week-May 8-12
Staff Appreciation Week is the week. of May 8th, and I am very appreciative for the Bridgewater Staff!! I would personally like to thank all of the BW Staff for their dedication and passion for our students! Teaching is more than a job, it is a life choice to serve others. It is amazing to see how much our teachers and staff care about each individual child, and find ways for them to be successful. Thank you so much!!
Note from Nurse Lucy
As a school nurse this is exciting news. I just found out yesterday from a parent, and called today to confirm that Cub Pharmacy does rapid strep tests without an appointment. The pharmacist I spoke to said that they cannot bill insurance for the test, ($30.00) but if it is positive, they can give you a prescription and insurance can be billed for that. She said it is a 10-15 minute wait to get the results. You do not need to schedule an appointment and it can be done during any of the hours they are open.
In the past 2 weeks we have had 13 cases of confirmed strep (and I wonder how many other kids are walking around feeling miserable, as it "runs its course"). This is great news since Urgent Care has very limited hours and it is sometimes difficult to get into a clinic the same day symptoms occur.
Stay well!
Lucy Archibald RN
Bridgewater Health Office
507.664.3305
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/
Upcoming Events
May 8---Boosterthon Pep Rally
May 9---Band & Choir Concert (2:00 & 7:00pm)
May 10---School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 12---3rd Grade Wax Museum
May 19---Boosterthon Fun Run
May 26---Orchestra Preview Concert (3rd & 4th Grades)
May 30---4th & 5th Grade Orchestra Concert at NMS Auditorium
May 30---3rd Grade Northfield Historical Society/Public Library/Blast Field Trip
May 31---EL Family Picnic 11:30-3:00
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/
