Bridgewater Bear Tracks

Welcome to the 22-23 school year at Bridgewater Elementary! We have been planning all summer for the return of students to the hallways and classrooms. I hope you have all had a wonderful summer!

Communication is very important to me, and I want to make sure that you are informed about the events that happen at Bridgewater. I will email a newsletter every Friday. You are always welcome to email me if you have questions, concerns or suggestions. Bridgewater is your school and I want you to be a part of your child's education.

Teacher placement information will come out on August 17th. You will be notified of your child's teacher at that time. This information will be sent via email.

2022 – 2023 School Year

All students need to have a backpack (labeled) daily & athletic shoes on Phy Ed days
**No wheeled backpacks as they don’t fit into the locker**

Kindergarten
**$30 Supply Fee
Last Name Begins With:
A-H Facial Tissues (2 Boxes)
I-P Disinfecting Wipes (2 Containers)
Q-Z 1 Box Each of Quart & Gallon Plastic Baggies
Extra Set Of Clothes In A Labeled Plastic Bag
Small Blanket Or Beach Towel For Quiet Time
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Earbuds/NOT Wireless)

1st Grade
**$35 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (3 Containers)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Earbuds/NOT Wireless)

2nd Grade
**$35 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)
Pencil Case/Box (Labeled)

3rd Grade
**$30 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)

4th Grade
**$30 Supply Fee
Facial Tissues (1 Box)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container) Last Name A –L
Hand Sanitizer (32oz or Larger) Last Name M – Z
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)

5th Grade
**$25 Supply Fee
20 Pencils
Colored Pencils
Scissors
Facial Tissues (2 Boxes)
Disinfecting Wipes (1 Container)
Labeled Headphones That Stay at School (NOT Wireless)

Kinder
**$30 tarifa de suministro
Apellido comienza con:
A-H Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
I-P Toallitas desinfectantes (2 Contenedores)
Q-Z 1 Caja de bolsas de plástico de un cuarto y 1 Caja de bolsas de plástico de un galón
Ropa extra en una bolsa de plástico etiquetada
Cobija o Toalla pequeña para tiempo de silencio
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos, NO auriculares)

1er Grado
**$35 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (3 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos, NO auriculares)

2do Grado
**$35 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)
Caja/estuche de lápices (etiquetado)

3er Grado
**$30 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)

4to Grado
**$30 tarifa de suministro
Pañuelo facial (1 Caja)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores) Apellido A –L
desinfectante de manos (32oz o más grande) Apellido M – Z
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)

5to Grado
**$25 tarifa de suministro
20 lápices
Lápices de color
Tijeras
Pañuelo facial (2 Cajas)
Toallitas desinfectantes (1 Contenedores)
Audífonos etiquetados que se quedan en la escuela (NO inalámbricos)

Here is the link to pay for fees: Bridgewater School Fees

Here is the link to sign up for Bridges to Kindergarten for incoming K students: Bridges to K Bridges to K begins on Monday, August 15th.

Tuesday, September 6th is the first day of school for students. Please mark this on your calendar. We are excited to have the students return!!

Family Conferences will take place on Wednesday, August 31st (11:00-7:00) & Thursday, September 1st (7:30-3:30). We will send out a link for you to sign up for the date and time that works best for you. You will have the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher, complete paperwork electronically, and discuss the coming school year. You know your child best, and we want to learn from you how to best meet the needs of your child. We also need to know how best to communicate with you in case we need to reach you. Thank you for making this time a priority!

Please make sure to share medical needs for your child with either Nurse Lucy Archibald or Nurse Melody Leidall. Any and all medications need to go through them as well. Please do not send medications on the bus with students. Thank you!

Do you have a flute, trumpet, violin or other instrument that has been abandoned by someone with a change of heart? We are always seeking donations of gently used band and orchestra instruments for our students who may not have the funds, but are eager to learn to play. Your instrument could play on through another student. Feel free to contact Natalie Kruger, Stefanie Bothun or the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters (NorthfieldFAB@gmail.com) if you are able to make a musical or monetary donation.

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/

Aug 31 & Sept 1---Family Conferences

Sept 6---First Day of 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 550 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/

Email: nantoine@northfieldschools.org