Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
SSIS Screener
The Social Skills Improvement System Brief + Mental Health Scales (SSIS SEL screener) is a short screener that is completed by a student (grades 3-12), or their teacher (grades K-2). The screener takes between 5 and 8 minutes to complete. The focus of the scales is a student’s social emotional learning (SEL) (including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making) and emotional behavioral concern (internalizing and externalizing). The purpose of this online screener is to identify areas of strength and emotional behavioral concerns in students. This will help inform teachers and school leaders in planning Social Emotional Learning (SEL) instructional and programmatic supports for students.
Choral Festival Recap
Our 4th and 5th grade choir singers joined together with almost 700 singers district wide for our choral festival on February 15. Here are videos of the songs we performed while there. Students were able to meet the middle school (Michelle Bendett) and high school (Kyle Eastman) choir directors who conducted these pieces. We performed for and with each other. We also learned some new and fun vocal warm-ups, heard examples of changing voices from middle school singers, and listened to ensembles at the middle school and high school. It was a wonderful singing celebration!
I Love to Read Month
February is I Love to Read Month. Attached below is the calendar of events for February. Please note Friday, February 23, Apple and Book Day - Just Food Co-Op is donating apples, and students can invite a parent/a special guest to come in and read with them. See schedule in the calendar and plan accordingly. Hope to see some of you then!
Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Feb. 21st
Bus Driver Appreciation Day is on Wednesday, Feb. 21st. School bus drivers are always there to make sure that kids get to and from school, safely and on time. Parents are assured that once their kids leave their homes for school, they are in the good hands of the bus drivers. Please help us to thank our bus drivers and make them feel appreciated!
Upcoming Programs at the Northfield Y
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.
February School’s Out Day: February 19th
o Do you want your kids to have fun and stay busy during school breaks? Join us at
the YMCA! All kids in kindergarten - 5th Grade are welcome! Days will be filled
with swimming, games, crafts, sports, friends and more! Program runs from
7:00am - 5:00pm.
Parent’s Night Out: March 1 st , 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).
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
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
Feb. 19---Professional Development Day-No School for students
Feb. 22---4th Grade Workshop on Wheels
Feb. 23---BBC Spirit Day: Book Character
Mar. 18---All District Band Concert @ NHS, 7:00-8:30
Mar. 19---All District Orchestra Concert @ NHS, 7:00-8:30
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---BBC Spirit Day: Future Self
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/
