Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Our Bridgewater Elementary Fun Run 2026 fundraiser starts on Monday! We will have fun and build community while we work to reach our fundraising goal.
Curious about the event? Find an overview of our fundraiser HERE!
Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:
💴 Goal: $45,000
🎁 For: Classroom support, Scholastic News, Accelerated Reader, Skatetime School Program, I love to Read Month/Bookfairs, Kindness Retreat
Donations for our Bridgewater Elementary Fun Run 2026 will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com
How to Start on MyBooster.com:
Choose “Sign Up”
Enter your School
Enter your Personal Information
Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!
Tips for Success:
Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to reach it.
Share, share, share using our easy online tools!
Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.
Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!
⭐ Key Dates:
💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – April 20th
🎉 Kickoff in school – May 4th
🏃 Boosterthon Fun Run - May 15th *Spectators welcome! See the schedule below.
9:30-10:15 - Kindergarten
10:20-11:05 - 2nd Grade
11:10-11:55 - 4th Grade
12:20-1:05 - 1st Grade
1:10 - 1:55 - 3rd Grade
2:00 - 2:45 - 5th Grade
The sign up for Boosterthon 2026 is now live…
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF22A7FDC70-63430114-boosterthon
…here are the important dates on which we need volunteers:
- Friday, 5/1/26 = Transformation Day
- 5/5/26-5/15/25 = Daily Prize Delivery
- Friday, 5/15/25 = Fun Run
IMPORTANT NOTE: All volunteers will be required to complete a background check form... here is the link to complete that form: https://northfieldschools.org/schools/bridgewater-elementary/volunteer/
Division Street Singers Visit
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.
In the event that Northfield Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the first full school day cancellation due to winter weather was not replaced with an e-Learning day. 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 4--Boosterthon Kick Off
May 4-8--Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6--National School Nurse Day
May 7--1st Grade Field Trip to MN Zoo
May 11--Kindergarten Field Trip - Children’s Museum
May 12--Bridgewater Booster Club (BBC) Meeting (6:00-7:00 p.m.)
May 12--Band and Choir Concert - Bridgewater Gym (7:00 p.m.)
May 14--5 Grade Field Trip to Riverside Education Days (9:30-2:30)
May 15--Boosterthon Fun Run 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♂️
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 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/