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April 12, 2024
This Week
Eclipse Oreos
Enjoying the livestream!
The eclipse was cool...in other places.
THANK YOU from Student Council
Thank you for supporting the Student Council's recent food drive! Our school was able to collect over 270 lbs. of canned goods for the Northfield Community Resource Center! We appreciate all of your support!
-Mrs. Hall, Ms. Woodstrup, and the Bridgewater Student Council
Volunteers NEEDED for Book Fair
Our BOGO scholastic book fair is next week, and we need some volunteers to help run our cash registers for student check out. Please sign up on the link below!
Thank you from our BBC.
Parent Input Form
We have started 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: Form
Note: the deadline for submitting this information is Friday, April 26th.
Kids Heart Challenge
Between the three elementary schools, $27,566 was raised for the American Heart Association. This money helps:
save lives
fund major research projects
provide CPR education.
302 families registered online to use AHA resources and raise donations (not including those who gave through cash/check). In total, the three schools will be getting $3,050 to purchase new PE equipment and all three schools will separately. have the ability to apply for a grant of up to $2,500. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Reminders
MCA Testing
MCA (MN Comprehensive Assessment) testing has begun! Please try to avoid scheduling appointments if at all possible during these times as it may interrupt your child completing the MCA test.
April 15-18: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Reading Test
April 22-25: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math Test
Spring Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for April 15-19 and get ready to empower your reader with BOGO book choice. Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bridgewaterelementaryschool1
#ScholasticBookFairs
Kid Ventures
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opened April 5th.
Registration for Summer 2024 opened on March 7th.
The summer program will be located at Spring Creek and will run M-F from Tuesday, June 11th-Wednesday, August 21st. KV will be closed Wednesday, June 19th, Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th. Hours are 6:30 am-6:00 pm. Here is the registration link: https://northfieldschools.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/kid-ventures
Yahoo! Books, Books, and More Books!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing BBC for their incredible contribution to our BW Media Center. With their generous support, our shelves are now filled with a wide array of captivating books that will ignite the imaginations of our students. The BBC's dedication to fostering a love for reading among our Bears is truly commendable, and we are immensely grateful for their commitment to enhancing educational opportunities.
BRIDGES TO KINDERGARTEN
August 12-16th from 8:00-11:00 am or 12:00-3:00 pm
Bridges to Kindergarten is a FREE school readiness program that is designed to assist children in making a smooth transition into kindergarten. Children participate in a kindergarten-like classroom experience with licensed early childhood and kindergarten teachers.
Registration is due by June 7th.
In the Community
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Come celebrate with others in your community on Friday, May 3rd 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 Latine students.
Northfield Public Library Adds Decodable Readers in Ebook Form!
Decodable books are great books to develop fluent, strong readers! They give novice readers a chance to practice matching up letter-sound relationships and build a habit of analyzing the letters and sounds to read unfamiliar words. The Northfield Public Library has decodable books available at the library and has added decodables to their ebook collection! You can ask one of the children’s librarians for help in finding the decodable books and you can also check out the decodable books using Libby. Reading over the summer is critical to a child’s ability to not only retain information learned during the school year, but will also help your child grow in knowledge and critical thinking skills for the upcoming year. This is a great resource to help keep those readers reading!
Upcoming Programs at the Northfield Y
Spring Programming at the Y: Register Soon!
Check out our last program offerings for the school year, including afterschool
soccer, ultimate frisbee, STEM Club, Crafts Club, and more!
As always, we provide optional, free transportation for Bridgewater and Spring Creek students participating in our programs. Reach out to heidi@northfieldymca.org with any questions about our transportation offerings!
Summer Camp Registration: NOW OPEN!
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 to everyone!
The Northfield Y offers day camp opportunities for children ages 3-15, from our
Kinder Camp 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.
Healthy Kids Day: NEXT SATURDAY! 9—Noon, Saturday, April 20th
Healthy Kids Day is a free, annual, community wide event that celebrates kids
and encourages them to keep their minds and bodies active. YMCA Healthy Kids
Day also helps families identify resources and develop routines that support
mental and physical health throughout the year. Event activities will include
drawings for prizes, safety vehicles, interactive booths hosted by community
organizations, bounce houses, sports, arts and crafts, and much more!
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/
School Calendars 23-24
Upcoming Events
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---Second Grade Field Trip to the Science Museum
Apr. 26---BBC Spirit Day: Future Self
May 2---Kindergarten Field Trip to the Children's Museum
May 2---Third-Grade Field Trip to Gibbs Farm
May 9---Band & Choir Concert 2:00 & 7:00 pm-BW gymnasium
May 17---Boosterthon Fun Run
May 23---Ag Day-On site
May 28---First-Grade Northfield Public Library Trip
May 31---Second Grade Field Trip to the Children's Theater
May 31---4th & 5th Grade Track & Field Day
May 31---BBC Spirit Day: Beach Party/Tourist
June 4---Water/Fun Day!!
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/