Bridges Breeze

Friday, January 19, 2024

We love to see our Bridges Bears each and Every Day! Attendance is Essential!

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” — Jim Rohn.

Snow is falling and temps have dropped! Our Bridges students and staff still make outside time and essential part of the day unless the wind-chill and temperatures warrant us to stay indoors!

Outdoor play is important because:

Improves well-being and resilience
Improves physical and mental health
Provides children with the opportunity to develop a life-long appreciation of the natural world
Has a positive impact on educational attainment
Gives children the chance to explore the natural environment and have adventures

Please continue to send layers of clothing over the winter months so your child is prepared! If you may need any assistance with winter clothing, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher.

***Mrs. Zarn has all the items she needs for STEM! Thank you!

On Monday, January 22nd, we will be having our Achievement and Integration Literacy event at The Blue Earth County Library from 5:00-6:30. There will be many stations and Domino's Pizza for dinner. We have about 200 students/families enrolled for this great event. It is an open house format so you can stay for the whole time or for a part of the evening! Here is the link to get started on your very own library card: Click here

January and winter are times we discuss building each other up. How can you spread Kindness and fill someone's bucket? How can you add on to a snow creation and make it better? How can you continue to be your best?

Together in Learning! Mrs. Rittmiller

How we determine inside or outside for the day!

Staff Spotlight for the week

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Mrs. Julie - Paraprofessional

Mrs. Julie is so excited to see how much our students grow every single day! Outside of work she loves spending time with family and being outdoors as much as possible when the weather is nice!

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Mrs. Frayne - Speech Pathologist

Mrs. Frayne is excited about being back in Mankato and to meet all my new speech students and families. Outside of work she enjoys anything that involves being together with her family.

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Ms. D - Paraprofessional

Ms. D is excited to get to know our students even more this year as they learn and grow. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her boyfriend and time at the lake.

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Families -

On Friday, January 26th, many of our 4th and 5th graders will be competing in our Bridges Spelling Bee. One will be moving on to the Regional spelling bee. Our 3rd graders will be able to watch the spelling bee to learn from this incredible experience. If you are a parent of a participant in the spelling bee, you can join us in the Bridges auditorium starting at 12:30 pm! Thank you for encouraging and working with your child to try out something new and to boost language, spelling and confidence! This year, Mrs. Zarn, will be our pronouncer!

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LOST & FOUND

Keep checking the lost and found! It fills up quickly!

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Snow and Flu Season Information

Snow and flu season are just around the corner! In preparation, here are two important resources that are available on the ISD77 website for your review:

Flu Information for Families - provides influenza information

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

Please contact your child's school with any questions or concerns.

Backpack Food Program

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.

Backpack link