Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Bear Pride: Respect, Responsibility, Be Safe, Do Your Best
March 25, 2022
Parent Satisfaction Survey
Each year we reach out to ask for feedback from families. We want to make sure that we are listening to parents, and providing a way for you to tell us what is going well along with what we need to improve upon. Personally, I read your feedback and comments. I want to make sure that you are feeling that Bridgewater is your school, and you are wanted and needed in our partnership to educate all children.
Here is the direct link to the parent survey (available in both English and Spanish): https://app.keysurvey.com/f/41587299/cc06/
PLUS Reminder
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Apr. 7 & 11. Teachers will be scheduling conferences during the month of March. This is a good time to discuss your child's progress along with things they can be working on to make further gains. Thank you for taking this time with your child's classroom teacher and/or special education teacher! Your partnership is greatly appreciated!
Fostering Social and Emotional Learning at Home
Yearbook Order
The Okee Dokee Brothers in Concert at NMS--April 24th
Activities
Food Drive
Let’s fill our local food shelf and help support families in need by bringing in donations to school!
There are two ways to donate. First, the Student Council will be helping collect food items at Bridgewater from Wednesday, March 16th until Friday, March 25th. 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.
Another option to donate is by dropping donations off on Saturday, March 26th from 9am-12pm at The Community Action Center. The CAC is located at 1651 Jefferson Parkway in Suite HS-200. There will be signs to follow and Student Council volunteers and the Northfield Fire Department to direct individuals that would like to donate. It’s simple and easy to do. Collect food from your home, drive it down to the CAC and hand it to the volunteers from the window of your car.
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. Last year the Community Action Center distributed over 540,000 pounds of food through the Food Shelf! Also, 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 Events
Mar. 31---NMS Counselor Visit with 5th Grade Class
Apr. 7 & 11---Spring Conferences
Apr. 8---SkyDome Planetarium In-House Field Trip for All Students
Apr. 12---BBC Meeting BW Media Center 6:00-7:00 pm
Apr. 14---5th Grade Parent Night/WEB event 6:00 pm NMS Auditorium
Apr. 24---The Okee Dokee Brothers Concert at NMS 3:00 pm
Apr. 26---5th Grade Kindness Retreat
Apr. 29---BBC Spirit Day-Hat & PJs
May 2---5th Grade Author Talk with Mary Bleckwehl 9:45
May 3---Boosterthon Pep Rally
May 13---Boosterthon Fun Run
May 17---Band/Choir Concert 2:00 pm for Students and Staff
May 17---Band/Choir Concert 7:00 pm for Families & Guests
May 19---3rd Grade Field Trip to Gibbs Farm
May 20---5th Grade RiverBend Orienteering In-House Field Trip
May 27---BBC Spirit Day-Beach Party Day
May 31---1st Grade Visit to Northfield Public Library
May 31---Nfld Historical Society Field Trip (Mr. Truman/Ms. Polzin)
June 2---Nfld Historical Society Field Trip (Mrs. Larson/Mr. Sickler)
June 6---4th & 5th Grade Track & Field Day
June 8---5th Grade Graduation 1:15 p.m. Gymnasium
June 9---Awards Program
Bridgewater Elementary School
World-class Learning for Elementary Students Grades K–5
Bridgewater Elementary School, situated on a 14-acre 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 learning and building a solid foundation for their educational journeys.
Attendance Line: 507-664-3306
Email: nantoine@northfieldschools.org
Website: northfieldschools.org/schools/bridgewater-elementary/
Location: 401 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN, United States
Phone: 507-664-3300
Twitter: @antoine_nancy