Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Thursday Rock Your Socks!
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:
Order Bridgewater Yearbooks
Yearbook forms were sent home last week. Be sure to get your order in on time to guarantee that you will receive a yearbook. Deadline is APRIL 5. Send back the paper form and funds to the office or order online at www.strawbridge.net. Online Code: YB28343.
ISO: Boosterthon T-Shirt Sponsers
Looking for a way to get some great advertising for your business? The BBC is looking for T-SHIRT SPONSORS for this year's Boosterthon Fun Run!
ALL students get a FREE t-shirt for Fun Run Day! This shirt is free because of our amazing sponsors!
Your business logo will be featured on the back of every t-shirt! Imagine over 550 kids walking around town boasting your logo - that's great advertising!
COST: $300/business logo
DEADLINE: April 1st
CHECKS should be made out to: Bridgewater Booster Club, 401 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057
LOGOS (and questions!) should be emailed to Tori.martin4@gmail.com
Health Updates
As a school with MANY children and several illnesses floating around, we ask that you help us to mitigate the potential for spread by updating the front office when you call in to the attendance line. When your children get sick, please let us know what type of illness it is and where they are in the process (suspected, confirmed, received medication/antibiotics, feeling better). In this way, we can inform teachers to take extra precautions. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bridgewater Food Drive
Attention Bridgewater Families!
Let’s fill our local food shelf and help support families in need by bringing in donations to school!
The Student Council will be helping collect food items at Bridgewater from Monday, March 11th until Friday, March 22. Simply bring in donations and drop them in the boxes marked “Food Drive” that are placed around school. Donations will then be brought to the food shelf in Northfield.
The top 5 most requested food shelf items are:
Shelf-Stable Proteins
Fruits and Vegetables
Cooking Items
Grains
Monetary Donations
Did you know people can donate money online also? By visiting communityactioncenter.org/donate you could make a donation right online.
Are you in need? Anyone can visit the food shelf. If you know someone in need that cannot drive, the CAC will arrange for the delivery of food. More information can be found on their website at: https://communityactioncenter.org/programs/feeding/
Upcoming Programs at the Northfield Y
Spring Break Programming at the Y:
School’s Out Days: Monday, March 25th through Wednesday, March 27th
Do you want your kids to have fun and stay busy during Spring Break?
Join us at the Y! Days will be filled with swimming, games, crafts, sports,
friends, and more!
Middle School Pool Party: Thursday, March 28th: 1-3 PM
Join us for this FREE pool party at the Y, exclusively for Middle School
Students! Bring your suit, towel, friends, and your favorite pool toys – and
come ready for an afternoon of fun!
Summer Camp Registration: NOW OPEN!
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 to everyone!
The Northfield Y offers day camp opportunities for children ages 3-15, from our
Kinder Camp 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 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/
