Bridges Breeze

Friday, November 10, 2023

Dear Bridges Families -

This has been a big week! It was great to see so many wonderful students and families participate in the pumpkin decorating contest and enjoy time together at the school carnival! Bridges certainly pulls together as a great community! Please note the awesome Ms. Hansen and her 2nd grade learners during CORE KNOWLEDGE!

Our classrooms are in the middle of amazing growth! Our early release PLC time was a time to celebrate students that are making progress and to establish plans to extend learning or create interventions if we need more support! Our teachers and staff work tirelessly to ensure that each day students have a thriving environment to learn academically and socially!

A couple of reminders for the next couple of weeks:

Monday, Nov. 13, Tuesday, Nov. 14 and Thursday, Nov. 16 - Conferences & Book Fair (gym)

Monday, Nov. 20 - Read and Feed Day - please see more info from your student's classroom teacher

Tuesday, Nov. 21 - Friday, Nov. 24 - No School for students or teachers

Thank you for voting for the Bond Referendum. We are excited about the future office and classroom renovation of the old office to create a safe learning space!

Together in Learning

Mrs. Rittmiller

REMINDER - School begins at 8:10 am. At 8:20 all students need to be in the classroom or it is a tardy!

Staff Spotlight for the week

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Mrs. Reed - Grade 5 Teacher

Mrs. Reed enjoys the excitement students bring with them to school each day. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

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Mrs. Anderson - Art Teacher

Mrs. Anderson is excited about working at Bridges because it’s in the neighborhood where she grew up and she's getting to know a whole new group of kids and adults. Outside of work you’ll often find her outside—hiking, working in my flower garden sometimes sitting down to do some drawing or watercolor painting.

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Mrs. Carleton - Grade 5 Teacher

Mrs. Carleton truly loves education and she is honored to work with so many wonderful students and families. This year I am most excited about the collaboration that has been happening between families, students, and staff. Our students are able to have such wonderful and unique experiences due the outstanding support and communication!

Outside of work, I enjoy reading a book while enjoying a cup of coffee and spending time visiting family and friends.

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Stuff A Truck: November 6-16

Suggested Items: canned vegetables, shampoo, pasta, cereal, laundry detergent, baking supplies, cleaning supplies, peanut butter, non perishables.

During Stuff-A-Truck, we will also be collecting baby items (such as wipes, diapers, pull ups, infant cereals and foods, etc..) for Feeding Every Baby. Items can be brought to school along with your Stuff-A-Truck items.

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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