Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Bear Pride: Respect, Responsibility, Be Safe, Do Your Best
April 1, 2022
No School on Monday--Teacher Workday
MCA's (MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS)
MCA's start next week for 5th graders across the state of MN. The Science MCA is next week for just fifth-grade, Reading MCA the week of April 11th and Math MCA the week of April 18th. Students in grades 3-5 take the Reading and the Math MCAs. The best preparation is getting plenty of sleep the night before. We encourage students to try their very best.
Conference Meal Sign Up
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!
PLUS Reminder
Art Show
Dear Bridgewater Artists and Supporters!
We're back after two years! To meet our State and National Visual Arts Standards we will be putting on an art show during conference nights! Stop by and see the incredible work of our young artists, check out the art room, and visit Ms. Woodstrup. There are also time slots to schedule a conference if you would like one. Please use the conference links and include your artist's name. Also, if you can donate wipes to the art room we would greatly appreciate your help!
Thank you,
Ms. Woodstrup
Parent Satisfaction Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Parent Satisfaction Survey!! We will compile the data and look for common themes along with ways to improve our system.
Fostering Social and Emotional Learning at Home
Yearbook Order
The Okee Dokee Brothers in Concert at NMS--April 24th
Activities
Upcoming Events
Apr. 4---Teacher Workday, No School for Students
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