Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Boosterthon brought in $72,800 to our school! Thank you for your generosity! The money raised will be used for Scholastic News, Skatetime Program, Kindness Retreat, field trips, school supply fees, and so much more!
There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, May 22nd (teacher preparation day) and Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day). Thank you!
Community School celebrated its last day of programming on Thursday, May 14th. Thank you for a successful year! We are looking forward to the next one. Thank you all for your support!
Didn't order a yearbook but would like one? The few extra we ordered are available on a first-pay basis so as soon as the office receives payment we will add your child to the list. Yearbooks are $21 each and can be paid for with cash (exact amount, please) or check payable to BBC.
Track and Field Day for fourth and fifth grade students will take place at the Northfield Middle School Track on Friday, May 29. Please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather, wears tennis shoes, sunscreen, and has water.
Fourth grade = 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fifth grade = 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
**Interested volunteers - please follow the link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA4A929A7FEC43-63840446-track
Additional Info:
- Please continue to send any ice cream buckets and covers as well as old t-shirts that will be used for a relay.
Our last evening concert of the school year is approaching quickly and will take place on Monday, June 1st at 7:00 pm in the Middle School Auditorium. This concert will feature the 4th and 5th grade orchestras.
Timeline of concert night:
*4th grade: Arrive by 6:15 pm for tuning in the cafeteria and a rehearsal as a combined 4th grade ensemble in the band room.
*5th grade: Arrive by 6:25 pm for tuning and warm-up in the orchestra room
*Concert begins at 7:00 pm, and should be done around 7:30 pm.
This month's edition includes registration and programming updates from:
- Northfield Community Education
- Northfield Area Family YMCA
- Northfield Lacrosse Association
- Northfield Skating School
https://northfieldsports.org/05-26/
To switch to Spanish, click on the dropdown menu at the top right of the announcement page.
There is a way for EVERY child to play...SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE IN EACH SPORT!
Please contact the Community Action Center of Northfield, 507-664-3550.
We are excited to announce our Try Hockey for Free Day event this summer!
Who: All students in Pre-K through 3rd grade
When:
📅 Monday, July 27th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Northfield Ice Arena
1280 Bollenbacher Drive
Northfield, MN 55057
Why Attend?
This is the perfect opportunity to try hockey—and it’s completely FREE!
✔ All equipment is provided
✔ No experience necessary
✔ Northfield Hockey Association coaches will be on-site
✔ Northfield High School Raiders boys’ and girls’ hockey players will be on the ice helping and
encouraging young skaters
This is a fun, welcoming way for kids to experience the game, build confidence on the ice, and connect with our local hockey community. We can’t wait to see you on the ice!
Come join us and give hockey a try—you might just love it! 🏒
REGISTER HERE: https://tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/4791
If you have an incoming kindergarten student, Bridges to Kindergarten is a FREE program that is designed to assist children in making a smooth transition into kindergarten. Children participate in a kindergarten-like classroom experience with early childhood and kindergarten teachers. Register here today! More information is found in the attachment below.
Any future school closures during the 2025-2026 school year will be replaced with e-Learning days. Please see the plan for e-Learning days linked below.
To Report an Absence
All absences should be reported by 9:00 AM each day a student is absent.
Call the attendance line and leave a message (507-664-3306) OR
Email: bwattendance@northfieldschools.org
- Student’s full name
- Classroom teacher
- Reason for absence and symptoms if it is illness related
- Phone number to reach you if there are any questions
Please do not leave messages on the attendance line for changes to the end of day routine. Please call the office at 507-664-3300 by 2:00 p.m. instead.
Arriving at School
School starts each day at 8:20 a.m. (except Wednesdays) and dismisses at 3:20 p.m.
On Wednesdays, students start at 9:20 a.m.
Students are allowed to arrive between 8:00-8:20 a.m. (9:00-9:20 a.m. on Wednesdays) if not eating breakfast at school. Supervision will be in place during that time on the playground.
Please do NOT park in the drop off lane. If your child isn't exiting your vehicle right away, please park in the lot and walk them to the building at the appropriate time.
Breakfast (optional for all students) begins at 7:50 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays). Once they are done eating, students will go outside until 8:20 a.m.
Change in End of Day Plans
If your student’s end of the day plans is going to differ from their normal routine (ie. your child will be picked up by mom/dad instead of riding the bus home), please call the main office number (507-664-3300) no later than 2:00 p.m.
*Please do not leave messages on the attendance line for changes to the end of day pick up routine.
The safety of our students is always our top priority. Each year, we practice a variety of safety drills so students know what to do in case of an emergency. This year, our elementary schools will be using the Standard Response Protocol, which includes five simple actions that give everyone a shared language and clear steps to follow. These drills are designed to help students feel prepared, not scared. Families will always be notified at least 24 hours in advance before we hold a lockdown drill.
There are many activities that children and adults may access during the course of the year. Click the "button" below to check out current event, activity, and resource opportunities.
May 22--No School-Teacher Preparation Day
May 25--No School Memorial Day
Mary 26--Ag Day
May 28--Parade of Graduates (8:35 a.m.)
May 28--4th Grade Field Trip to JA Hemak Experiential Learning Center
May 28--Retirement Party for Mrs. Antoine - BW Media Center (3:45-5:30 p.m.)
May 29--4th and 5th Grade Track and Field Day
May 29--2nd Grade Field Trip to The Children’s Theatre
June 1--Elementary Orchestra Concert - MS Auditorium (7:00 p.m)
June 5--5th Grade Field Trip to the Bell Museum
June 8--Water Fun Day
June 9--5th Grade Graduation (1:15-3:00)
June 10--Last Day of School (2 hour early dismissal)
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/