Bridgewater Bear Tracks

The Lost and Found stash will be donated after today. You are welcome to stop by to check for your child's lost items up until 6:00 p.m. today.

Spring Break will be March 25th-29th. There will be no school for students and staff, and the Bridgewater office will be closed.

Monday, April 1st is a teacher workday with no school for students. This is immediately following Spring Break.

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 9th and 11th: 5th Grade Science Test

• April 15-18: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Reading Test

• April 22-25: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math Test

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.

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

If you are staying in town next week for spring break, there are three open gym times sponsored by our Northfield Community Schools. The open gym times are set for next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-12 pm here at Bridgewater.

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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!

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!

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/

Attached are the lunch menus for April.

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 4---Water/Fun Day!!

June 5---Fifth-Grade Graduation @ 1:15 pm

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/

Email: nantoine@northfieldschools.org