Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Coming in for Lunch with Students
We love having special guests come for lunch and bring food/eat with their children, grandchildren etc. However, we need your help in enforcing some of our rules to maintain order. Please remind your children that normal lunchroom expectations should be followed and that they can only choose TWO friends to eat with them at your table. Any more, and it gets too busy in the commons area. Cleaning up after lunch is also important. Thank you in advance!
World Down Syndrome Day
Northfield Public Schools is proud to participate and promote World Down Syndrome Day! On Thursday, March 21st, students and family members are invited to join us by ‘rockin’ your wacky socks’ to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome, support inclusion and encourage acts of kindness. People with Down syndrome are born with a 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome (3/21). This is the reason for celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, with the idea that it will continue every day after! This video (attached) was created by Kristin Yahnke, a Northfield Mom and Community Member. There are MANY local celebrities represented in the video … even some past and present BW Bears! Please take 5 minutes to watch the video and join us next Thursday, March 21st for Rock your Socks Day! All students are invited to wear socks with fun patterns, mismatched socks or creative designs!
Video link here:
Spring/Summer Soccer '24
Ready for warm weather and sunshine? Join us on the soccer field! The Northfield Soccer Club is now enrolling athletes for our spring/ summer In-House and Academy programs, which are open to players ages 4-10.
Sign up by April 15 at www.northfieldsoccer.org
See flyer below for more information!
Northfield Youth Baseball
Register for Northfield Youth Baseball! Open to all students PreK-8th grade. There are travel and In-house options available for varying skill levels. Registration for Travel & Community Recreation leagues is open until March 1st. In-House registration closes March 15th. Click here to register today!
https://www.northfieldyouthbaseball.com/page/show/1549174-northfield-youth-baseball-association
Northfield All School Art Show at the Northfield Arts Guild
The Northfield Arts Guild All School Art Show with the theme “Elevate: Raising Kids in the Arts” is back this year! Congratulations to our 90 Bridgewater artists who had their work selected this year for the NAG art show. They will be bringing home yellow letters with postcards attached this week if their work was selected for the show. We would love to include all of our wonderful artists from Bridgewater, but we have to share the gallery space with the other schools in Northfield and our wall space is limited. The artwork will be displayed Tuesday 2/13/24 through Saturday 3/9/24 at the Northfield Arts Guild on Division Street in downtown Northfield. The address is 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN.
Congratulations to our BW artists and keep up the great work everyone!
Ms. Woodstrup
Bridgewater Art Room website: https://bridgewaterartroom.weebly.com/
Northfield Arts Guild website:
https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/visual-arts/galleries/main/upcoming-exhibits
Upcoming Programs at the Northfield Y
Winter 2 Youth Programs: Registration Open!
o Check out our new slate of Youth Programming for our Winter 2 session! From
Youth Basketball to afterschool sports, art, and STEM clubs, the Northfield Y has offerings perfect for every child.
o Free, optional transportation from Bridgewater and Spring Creek is available
for ALL our after-school activities. For more information, please contact
Parent’s Night Out: March 1st , 5:30-8:30 PM
o Need a night out without the kids? Drop them off at the YMCA for a PJ Party
while you have a night to yourself! Kids can come dressed in their coziest clothes
and have a night filled with crafts, games, bounce house, cookie decorating,
popcorn, and a movie. All kids welcome ages 3 - 5th Grade (children must be
potty trained).
Summer Camp Registration: NOW OPEN!
o Are your kids ready to have the best summer ever? We are so excited to announce that registration for our Summer Day Camps is now open for everyone!
o The Northfield Y offers day camp opportunities for children ages 3-15, from our
Kinder Camp all the way to our Leaders in Training program! Registering for
YMCA camp programs guarantees summer days filled with sports and games,
literacy activities, crafts, and countless unique ways to make new friends and
create amazing memories.
Questions about our Summer Camps? Email us at
heidi@northfieldymca.org or call us at 507-645-0088.
For more information and to register, visit our website (https://northfieldymca.org/) or connect with our Member Services
team in person or by phone: 507-645-0088. We hope to see you and your students 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
Mar. 18---All District Band Concert @ NHS, 7:00-8:30
Mar. 19---All District Orchestra Concert @ NHS, 7:00-8:30
Mar. 20---5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation-2:00 p.m. Gymnasium
Mar. 22---BBC Spirit Day: Wacky Pattern
Mar. 23-Apr. 1---Spring Break
Apr. 18--- Fourth-Grade Field Trip to Crystal Cave (2 classes)
Apr. 19---Fourth-Grade Field Trip to Crystal Cave (2 classes)
Apr. 26---First-Grade Field Trip to the Zoo
Apr. 26---Second Grade Field Trip to the Science Museum
Apr. 26---BBC Spirit Day: Future Self
May 2---Kindergarten Field Trip to the Children's Museum
May 2---Third-Grade Field Trip to Gibbs Farm
May 9---Band & Choir Concert 2:00 & 7:00 pm-BW gymnasium
May 17---Boosterthon Fun Run
May 23---Ag Day-On site
May 28---First-Grade Northfield Public Library Trip
May 31---Second Grade Field Trip to the Children's Theater
May 31---4th & 5th Grade Track & Field Day
May 31---BBC Spirit Day: Beach Party/Tourist
June 3---Fifth-Grade Field Trip to the Science Museum
June 4---Water/Fun Day!!
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/
