Bridges Community School

Bridges Office Phone Number 507-387-2800

Secretary (Amanda Robinson)

Health Assistant (Holly Kelly)

Principal (Jody Rittmiller)

January weather is a roller coaster - filled with warm-ups, cool-downs, snow, and slippery patches. While we can't control the weather outside, things truly are warming up inside with student learning!

Our Bears have been cruising this month, diving deeper into learning and with many hands on opportunities to show what they know. Our students are rising to the challenge and showing the Bridges 3B's by tackling difficult tasks with grit and confidence. It is wonderful to see the gains and have many families join us for our Bridges Showcase last Friday.

Just as we aren't able to control the weather, we cannot control events in our community. There has been an uptick in local unrest over the past couple of weeks. I truly want to assure you that we always prioritize safety of our students and staff. This creates the foundation for them to learn at their highest level.

We remain committed to providing a secure environment for every learner, regardless of what is happening outside our doors. If you have questions or worries about safety plans, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

If you haven't provided feedback for our building and site council, please do. Click here

Partners in Learning,

Mrs. Rittmiller

Parents and Guardians,

We hope this letter finds you well as we have reached the halfway mark of the school year. As we continue to enhance our communication and streamline access to important information, we are pleased to inform you of a significant update regarding your child's academic progress.

As our data is updated throughout the year, we work to inform you when recent data has been updated in the Infinite Campus parent portal. Your child's Fall Progress Reports are now available for you to view under the “Documents” tab. Please make sure you adjust the year to “25-26”.

To access your child's Fall Progress Reports in Infinite Campus, simply log in to your parent portal account using your credentials.

We believe that by making Progress Reports readily available on Infinite Campus, we can strengthen the partnership between home and school, working together to ensure the academic success and well-being of every student. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.

Wishing you a continued successful school year, and we look forward to continuing our communication on your child’s academic progress.

Here is a document that will help you view your child's progress: click here

We will be having our Bridges Spelling bee for grades 4 and 5 on Friday, Jan. 30 at 12:30 in the Bridges gymnasium. You are welcome to come and watch the spelling bee if your student is participating!

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Please make sure your child has their packet of information and is registered. If they haven't let the classroom teacher know their topic, please also remind them to do this! Happy Science Fair!

Ms. Kriselle (Media Assistant) and Mrs. Hollerich (Grade 1 Teacher)

To keep our students safe, please follow these rules during arrival and dismissal:

• Pull to the curb: Never stop in the middle of the street to let students out. Please park on the side of the road or wait for a spot to open.

• Keep Bus Lanes Clear: Do not park or idle in the designated bus lanes at any time.

🛑 TRIP INFO MEETING

• What: Student/Parent Meeting for the Field Trip

• When: April 16 @ 6:00 PM

• Where: Auditorium

🌲 THE BIG TRIP

• What: Up North Minnesota History Field Trip (Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Duluth)

• When: April 29 – May 1

🎉 THE PARTY

• What: 5th Grade Celebration

• When: May 14 @ 1:30 PM

• Where: Gymnasium & Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you there!

• Families who are interested in applying to a MAPS focus school can review the important dates and information listed below. Please read carefully to stay informed throughout the application and lottery process.

  Key Dates

  January 12, 2026
  Explore Outdoor and Nature Based at Jefferson, start time 4:30
  Explore STEAM at Rosa Parks, start time 5:45

  These include a short presentation, time for questions, and a tour of the program.

  January 15, 2026
  Explore Global Studies at Bridges, start time 4:30
  This includes a short presentation, time for questions, and a tour of the program.

  October 1, 2025
  The application window opens for all MAPS focus schools.

  January 23, 2026
  The application window closes. All applications must be submitted by this date.

  February 13, 2026
  The notification process begins for families who participated in the application lottery. Every family in the lottery will receive either an offer or a waitlist notification. Families who receive an offer must accept or decline the seat within one week from the date the offer was sent. It is important to respond within the required timeline so the district can move through the placement process efficiently.
• Please read this document for more information regarding the lottery process for Bridges Community School. Click here

Snow season is just around the corner! In preparation, here is an important resource that is available on the ISD77 website for your review:

Weather Related Information - includes details on where to find out about weather related closings and late starts. Please note the MAPS Notification Line: 507-387-6046.

Find more information HERE.

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Follow MAPS Facebook and Instagram for student celebrations:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISD77MAPS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isd77maps/

MAPS Website: https://www.isd77.org/

Bridges BAC Website: BAC website link: : https://bridgesbears.weebly.com/faq.html