Bridgewater Bear Tracks
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Boosterthon!
The Boosterthon Fun Run was a huge success today!! The weather was cool, but much better than a 90 degree day for the runners. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the students today! We had an amazing turnout!! We have surpassed our goal of raising $50,000, and are over $65,000 this afternoon! These funds will be used to support the reading program and purchasing recess equipment/games at Bridgewater along with adding to the outdoor classroom space. The Bridgewater Community has been incredibly supportive, and we are very appreciative!!
Bike Fix-it Day-May 21st
Bike Fix-It Day will be held at Emmaus Church in Northfield. Families are invited to Emmaus on Sunday, May 21, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm at the North Parking Lot for the 2nd Annual Bike Fix-It Day. Gather on the North Parking Lot at 11:30 am for free food, free t-shirts and a bike obstacle course for kids! Bring your bike for a tune-up! Fun for all ages.
BW Family in Need
One of our Bridgewater parents is fighting a new breast cancer diagnosis, with many months of chemotherapy and treatment ahead of her. We are collecting gift cards to surprise the family with, in hopes that it makes the next few months easier for them. Please consider 1. donating a gift card for a local restaurant, 2. making a financial donation that will be applied towards an instacart gift card and/or a grubhub gift card, 3. donating to her gofundme at https://gofund.me/1e10697d or 4. making another donation that you feel is appropriate.
Please email Nicole at NELarson1@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Donations can be given to third grade teachers, Mrs. Hruby to be collected and given to the family on June 1st.
Try Hockey For Free Day
Who: Any and ALL students grades Pre K - 3rd Grade
Dates/Times:
Event 1: Thursday, June 15: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Event 2: Wednesday, July 12: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Place: Northfield Ice Arena
Why: This is the place and the time to try hockey! It's FREE with ALL equipment included! NHA Coaches and NHS Raider Girls and Boys hockey players are teaming up! They will be in the arena and on the ice to help and encourage our youth to TRY hockey.
Event 1: June 15th: Register here:
https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/1860
Event 2: July 12th: Register here:
Bus Registration Forms-23/24
Bus registration forms for next school year will be sent home with students on Monday, May 15th. Please look for your child’s/children's registration form next week. The forms should need to be returned no later than June 5th. They can be returned either to Bridgewater or directly to Benjamin Bus. Thank you in advance!
Update Contact Information
Moving to a new house, city or state? If you are planning to move over the summer, please contact the office with your updated information (507)-664-3300 or kseaberg@northfieldschools.org. This will help us when mailing important information and updating our records as well as planning for the 2023-2024 school year.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Spring Scholastic BOGO (Buy One Get One) Book Fair will be the week after Boosterthon and we are looking for some volunteers.
Mon., 5/22 = Set up after 4:30pm
Tues., 5/23 = 9am - 6:00pm
Wed., 5/24 = 9am - 6:00pm
Thurs., 5/25 = 9am - 4:30pm
Thurs., 5/25 = Tear down & pack up after 4:30pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45a9af22a7fdc70-scholastic3#/
Final Week of Library Book Checkout
The week of May 15 is our last week of book checkout. All books are due May 26. The following week we will have daily prize drawings for those students who have all their books returned and/or fines paid. Please help your student look at home for any Bridgewater library books. Thank you!!
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.
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 23---Kindergarten Picnic @ Everybody Playground 10:30-12:30
May 25---4th Grade Field Trip to Hocokata Ti & Chutes and Ladders Park
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 7---Fun Day/Water Day
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/
