Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Bear Pride: Respect, Responsibility, Be Safe, Do Your Best
April 22, 2022
Parent Input Form
Each spring, we begin the planning process for the next school year. I like you to have the opportunity to provide us some information about your child if you choose to do so. Here is the link to the Parent Input Form: https://forms.gle/YzJr6BKdhzm8oXm67.
Note: the deadline for submitting this information is Friday, April 29th.
Boosterthon Teacher Video 2022!
Boosterthon Videos from the Past Years
Many of the students enjoy watching previous videos. We thought you might enjoy them too!
Rock 'n' Town Live Student Video 2015
Note From BBC
Staff Appreciation Week is May 2nd-6th. We are looking for donations to help with honoring the Bridgewater Teachers and Staff. Here is the Sign Up Genius for the Parent Donations:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF22A7FDC70-teacher1
Transformation Day is BACK!!!
Come and help up transform/decorate Bridgewater on Fri., 4/29/22 from 4pm to 6pm for Boosterthon!
*** No limit to the number of volunteers ***
We need help placing & hanging decorations.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF22A7FDC70-transformation
Boosterthon Fun Run Times--Friday, May 13th
Here are the Fun Run times for Boosterthon 2022 (on Fri., 5/13):
1 = 9:35 - 10:20
K = 10:25 - 11:10
5 = 11:15 - 12:00
2 = 12:10 - 1:05
4 = 1:10 - 1:55
3 = 2:00 - 2:45
MCA's (MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS)
MCA's are done!! I'm very proud of every student trying their very best! Thank you for supporting them!!
Little Raiders Track & Field Camp
Cinco de Mayo /Event
Northfield’s annual Cinco de Mayo event is just around the corner!
Come celebrate with others in your community on Friday, May 6th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Northfield Middle School as you enjoy a night of authentic Mexican food, dancing, and activities for all ages. Money raised at the event will go towards scholarships for Northfield Latinx students.
Earth Day Celebration, Saturday, April 23rd @ Bridge Square
Bees Wax Candle-Making
Carleton College Arboretum Tree Planting
Indigo Dyeing (bring your own cotton item to dye)
Nfld Curbside Composting Workshop
Planting for People and Pollinators
Catch the Train for Northfield
Earth Day Yoga
Fiber Tours
Don't forget to attend the Earth-Friendly Action and Idea Fair Exhibitors, Cannon Valley Farmers' Market, children's activities, music, food vendors and more!
The Okee Dokee Brothers in Concert at NMS--April 24th
Summer PLUS
Student Council Project
Help Student Council collect items for CAC Food Shelf Birthday/Celebration Kits!
Last month during our drive through food drive the staff at the Community Action Center (CAC) mentioned that they were running low on supplies for families to help celebrate children’s birthdays/celebrations. Please donate to help brighten a child’s birthday/celebration. Collection boxes will be located in the commons area, KIVAS, and main office.
We will be collecting till May 17th
The following items are needed for birthday/celebration bags:
· Cake Mix
· Frosting
· Disposable cake pans or cupcake liners/cupcake pans
· Sprinkles (if not already included in the frosting)
· Candles
· Birthday plates, napkins, cups, and decorations
· party favors/stickers
· Gift bags
· Sugar-all kinds
· Cooking oil-all kinds
Boys Lacrosse
Northfield Raider Lacrosse has registration open for boys teams 8U - 14U as well as in-house 5/6U co-ed program.
RaiderLacrosse.com is the boys lacrosse website and registration is still open for all levels.
Boys 8U - 14U teams will begin practice on Tuesday, April 19, at 6pm at Spring Creek Fields.Discounted registration for first year players and a multi-player discount is available for teams with 3 or more players.
5/6U lacrosse is a co-ed program that will begin in June on Mondays and Wednesdays. This is an in-house program with all equipment provided. 5/6U teams will be coached by our Northfield High School Boys team.
Please see RaiderLacrosse.com for more info about both programs!
Thanks,
Chris Walker
Stormwater Poster Contest
Clean River Partners (CRP) and the City of Northfield are proud to announce our Ninth Annual Stormwater Poster Contest! In honor of Earth Month (April), we invite all youth in grades 2-5 who live in the City of Northfield to participate in our contest entitled, "Be the Solution to Stormwater Pollution." Posters are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 6th.
Everything in our streets, sidewalks and even in our yards can end up in the Cannon River from leaves and litter to dog waste and the salt on our sidewalks. Your students can join youth across the city to make a poster highlighting what we can do to keep the Cannon River Clean!
Top winners will receive great prizes and recognition!
-First place in each age group (grades 2 & 3 and grades 4 & 5) will receive a year of custard from Culver's!
-Second place will receive 10 admissions to the Northfield Pool
-Third place will receive 5 admissions to the Northfield Pool
You can see details about this contest at www.CleanRiverPartners.org
Each of the top three students in each age group will be honored at a City Council meeting and their posters put on display for a year at Northfield City Hall.
Attached below is a contest flyer (in both English and Spanish), an information sheet, a poster tips sheet and a list of stormwater videos.
I've also created a short video you can play for your students. Here's the link: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/697023437
I've also created a handout of stormwater video links, attached below.
Feel free to contact me via email at Kevin@CleanRiverPartners .
Activities
Upcoming Events
Apr. 23---Earth Day Celebration
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
Apr. 29---1st Grade Field Trip to MN Zoo
Apr. 29---Deadline for Parent Input Form
May 2---5th Grade Author Talk with Mary Bleckwehl 9:45
May 5---Boosterthon Pep Rally
May 6---NMS Choir Performance for 4th & 5th Grade Students 1:30-2:10 in the Gymnasium
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 23-27---Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
May 24---Mrs. Ryan & Mrs. Schuster's Classes to MN History Center
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 3---Mr. Swenson & Ms. Robertson's Classes to MN History Center
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