Bridges Breeze

Dear Students and Families,

Our staff and students are thriving and getting into full gear for the school year! Friendships are blossoming and learning is happening. Our schedules are now in full throttle! Thanks for partnering with us and ensuring a great night of sleep!

You will see below information regarding Walk, Bike and Roll to school day, picture retakes and our All School Meeting and Walk-a-thon on Friday, Oct. 6! Parents/guardians are invited to join us for lunch and/or the walk. BAC is also looking for volunteers.

Our next Early Release Day is Wednesday, Oct. 10. Please fill out this survey on or before Oct. 4 so we know your plans for the day at our 12:50 dismissal.

Working Together,

Mrs. Rittmiller

If your child did not have their picture taken during conferences or if you need retakes done, picture retake day is Thursday, October 5th.

Please call the Bridges office at 507-387-2800 if you have any questions.

WE HAVE PLANNED AN OPTIONAL EVENT FOR BRIDGES FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN.

We will be walking or riding bikes from Spring Lake Park to Bridges. We will do this before school Wednesday morning.

When: 7:30-7:40 am - meet at Spring Lake Park Spring Lake

7:45 - Walk, bike, or scooter to Bridges Community School

Where: In the Spring Lake Parking Lot by the corners of Lake St. and Lakeview Ave.

*Pick up your bikes after the event in the morning or after school on Wednesday.

8:25-All School Meeting

9:20-11:00 Stations for Students in Community Groups

11:10-11:40 Shaw, Hagedorn, Hollerich Community Group Lunches

11:15-11:45 Modrow, Hansen, Ratzloff Community Group Lunches

11:20-11:50 - Hatlestad, Gerber, Townsend Community Group Lunches

11:25-11:55 - Olson, Carleton, Reed Community Group Lunches

End at Wheeler Park and Students will Cheeseball the teachers

Schools need to be safe and welcoming places where students come to learn, grow and develop into happy and successful citizens.

Addressing the need for secured entrance improvements in ten of our school buildings is a significant part of the November 7th referendum. View this 60 second video explaining the safety and security needs across the district.

Schools handle a vast amount of sensitive data, including student records, financial information, and personal details. If approved, bond funding will also strengthen cybersecurity protections across the district.

Referendum funding will directly impact the well-being and security of students, staff, and the entire school community. Learn more about the referendum at www.isd77.org/vote2023 and make your plan to vote on or before November 7, 2023.

The school district is holding a two-question referendum on November 7 for the following:

• Safety + Security at all MAPS school buildings

• At Bridges this means a new secure entrance built off of the front of the building on the gymnasium end and renovation of our current office for more adequate spaces for students.

• Early Learning Access for our youngest learners and families

• Learning + Wellness Spaces for students and staff

• Outdoor Activity Spaces for both high schools, youth recreation and community use

Thank you for attending the first referendum information session at Bridges on Monday evening! The next opportunity will be on Monday, October 16th at 6:00 pm in the auditorium.

Welcome to Holly Brobst - playground supervisor and afternoon paraprofessional!

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The BackPack and Power Pack Food Programs are free programs providing students in grades K-8 with weekend food packs containing breakfast, lunch and a snack for each day off of school. As of right now, food packs will be delivered weekly directly to a students backpack while they are at lunch or on break. Sign up today to give your child an additional boost of nutrition.

October:

Oct. 2 - Custodian Appreciation Day

Oct. 4 - Walk and Bike to School Day

Oct. 5 - Picture Retake Day

Oct. 6 - Bridges Walk-a-Thon

Oct. 9 - No School-Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct. 11- 2 Hour Early Release (12:50)

Oct. 13 - History Fest/McGowan Farm (4th Grade)

Oct. 16 - Parent Referendum Information Session (6:00 in the auditorium)

Oct. 19-20 - No School-MEA

Oct. 23 - BAC Meeting

Oct. 24 - Science and Nature Conf (Gr. 3-5)

Oct. 25 - Vision and Hearing Screening

Oct. 26 - Bridges Referendum Phone Tree (5:30-7:30) Pizza served

September 15, 2023

September 1, 2023

July 21, 2023

Amanda Robinson, Administrative Assistant

Email: jrittm1@isd77.org
Website: https://bcs.isd77.org/
Location: 320 Garfield Avenue, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: (507)387-2800