Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Bear Pride: Respect, Responsibility, Be Safe, Do Your Best
November 12, 2021
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers-Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made the Book Fair possible!! Thank you also to the book angel who donated money so that students who could not afford to shop had the opportunity to receive a book of their choosing!!! The BW Community is absolutely wonderful in supporting our students and teachers!! Thank you so much!! Remember that a book is a gift that keeps giving the more it is read!
Spirit Day-Nov. 19th
NO SCHOOL NOV. 24TH-28TH
November 24-28 is Thanksgiving Break. There will be no school for students and staff. The Bridgewater office will be closed
IPad Change
Students who are home on quarantine will still be allowed to have their iPad home while out of school, and will be asked to return it right afterwards. IPads will also be sent home prior to a winter storm.
World Kindness Day
Warm Winter Wear
Project Friendship
Project Friendship is a mentoring program for ALL youth in grades 2-7. All children benefit from having a mentoring relationship with a caring adult. We match youth with volunteer Carleton or St. Olaf students to build a meaningful friendship. The mentoring relationship focuses on building confidence, inspiring character and creating connections for each individual.
The mentor meets the child on the college campus for one hour each week during the academic year to share a campus-based activity, adventure, and conversation. Matches commonly last for two to three years but can establish friendship for a lifetime.
The development of healthy self-esteem is one of the most important elements of growing up and plays a major role in determining what kind of person a child will become. Mentors help children feel that they are important and that they are individuals who deserve respect and attention. It is our goal to increase the child’s self-confidence, help them better their self-worth and provide guidance for the child to make healthy choices.
To learn more about how to be a part of this free program or to fill out the mentee application visit: www.projectfriendshipmentoring.org, email: holly@projectfriendshipmentoring.org or call (507) 301-7705.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 19---School Spirit Day-Wacky Pattern Day
Nov. 24-28---Thanksgiving Break, No School for Students and Staff
Dec. 10---4th Grade River Bend Visit for Waste Education
Dec. 14---BBC Meeting 6:00-7:00 BW Media Center
Dec. 16---Band/Orchestra Concert (2 pm for Students & Staff)
Dec. 23-Jan.2---Winter Break, No School for Students and Staff
Jan. 20---4th Grade Kindness Retreat
Jan. 21---5th Grade In-House Snowshoeing "Field Trip"
Feb. 1---SkyDome Planetarium Onsite Field Trip for All Grades
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, Bridegwater 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.
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