Friday Features
2/7/2020
Read-a-Thon Results!
We also celebrated our Top Reading and Raising classes and top students from each grade. Top individual readers and raisers were entered into a raffle for 2 Kindle Fire tablets, Principal for a Day, and Lunch with a Teacher of their Choice. They also had the distinguished role of being the ones to SLIME our principal, Mrs. Binford, and our PTO Co-President, Mrs. Schmidt.
Thought we're sure your kids told you about the sliming, we're sure words can't describe how messy and FUN it actually was. You can check out a video of most of the sliming below.
Lastly, thanks to all of our teacher and families for fostering a love of reading while helping to raise an incredible amount of money to fund enrichments at our school!

Dance the Night Away at the Sweetheart Dance
Enjoy a Winter Wonderland at this year's Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 21 from 6:30-8:30 PM. The dance is open to all BGS students and a special someone OR a BGS staff member and their child.
Families should dress to impress. Admission will be $5 per child, payable at the door. Reservations are required.
When RSVP'ing, please keep in mind this dance is for adult-child combos only (i.e mother-son, father-daughter, etc). This is NOT a full family event and parents may only bring current BGS students (sorry - no older/younger siblings who do not attend BGS). This is NOT a drop off event.
Register to attend, volunteer to assist, or donate some snacks or drinks via our AtoZ Connect site: https://atozconnect.com/cls/events?legl9748
Not yet signed up for AtoZ Connect? Find out how here: http://bit.ly/AtoZIntro
New! Bradley Gardens Bears Discount Card
There’s a great new way for you to save lots of money at many local area businesses and at the same time you will be supporting our Bears.
Our BGS PTO is selling My Community Discount cards as a fundraiser this year. My Community Discounts card includes reusable discounts from over 150+ local businesses across Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties. The card is valid until 12/31/2020 and only costs $20.
Businesses on the card include Bridgewater favorites like Enrico's Pizza & Pasta, Buffalo Wild Wings, Color Me Mine, Escape Room Center and more. It also features stores in neighboring towns such as Flemington, Branchburg, Bound Brook, and more. A full list of stores can be found at https://mycommunitydiscounts.com/discount-locator/
Save over and over every day when you purchase a card. You are sure to save much more than $20 over the course of a year and you will be supporting our PTO's effort to raise money for assemblies, class trips, and teacher grants.
Order forms and information will be sent home next week. Cards can also be purchased online via AtoZ Connect in the "General" section of the School Store.
My Community Discount Card will be available for sale throughout February. Don't miss out on this great chance to save!
2020 CSA Summer Program - Early Bird Opens 2/9
The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Council of School Associations (CSA) will once again offer over 200 athletic and enrichment programs for students in grades Pre-K – 12. Take a look at all of the exciting Enrichment and Athletic Programs that the CSA will be offering this summer at CSA Summer Programs and in our camp flyer! There will be discounts offered for early registration from 2/9-2/14. Regular registration opens on 2/15! Don't miss out on these great opportunities offered by BRRSD teachers!
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Bradley Gardens Little Loop Baseball Registration
Is your son or daughter looking to learn the FUNdamentals of baseball this Spring in a positive and relaxed environment? Consider Bridgewater's original baseball program, Bradley Gardens Little Loop! Celebrating its 62nd year, the Bradley Gardens Little Loop baseball program emphasizes teamwork and sportsmanship and provides quality baseball instruction to every child who participates in the league regardless of skill level.
The Little Loop season runs from approximately April 2020 through June 2020, and is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 4 ½ and 12, regardless of their experience level. Players are placed into one of four divisions based on their age as of May 1, 2020. From beginners to more advanced players, all are welcome to play. Unlike other leagues, the Little Loop does not require parents to post work bonds before their children can participate in the league. We are an all-volunteer program and a non-profit organization. Our focus is on providing your child with the best baseball experience possible at an affordable price.
Bridgewater-Raritan Schools Are Shaving The Way to Conquering Kids' Cancer
WHERE: Eisenhower Intermediate School
WHEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
WHY: The selfless students and faculty of the Bridgewater-Raritan Schools will once again have their heads shaved to raise money to Conquer Kids’ Cancer!
Ladies who wish to participate but not shave their heads are invited to cut their hair for Beautiful Lengths and Locks of Love.
Over the past 9 years students from every school in the B-R School District participated - raising over $850,000.00 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation which funds the most promising research and pediatric oncologists working for cures for childhood cancer.
Go To: https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/BRConquer
Sponsored by the Van Holten Elementary School PTO
Click here for more details.
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Bradley Gardens PTO
Briana George, Co-President
Kelly Schmidt, Co-President