Bridges Breeze

Friday, March 1, 2024

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

Families -

March has begun with many field trips coming up, The Children's Choir today, beautiful weather and tons of learning!

We are so excited to see how our Bridges students are continuing to learn, grow friendships and make connections! Our spring conferences are just around the corner! Please take a moment to sign up if you haven't already: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Bridges_Community_School. During conferences, you will also have the opportunity to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair located on the auditorium stage.

Together in Learning! Mrs. Rittmiller

Thank you for the book donations to MY PLACE!! We delivered this afternoon!

Staff Spotlight for the week

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Ms. Jill - Bridges Head Cook

Ms. Jill is very excited to get to know everyone at Bridges!

Outside of work, she enjoys walks on the trail. She is also seen watching the Vikings with her family.

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Mr. Joe - Paraprofessional

This year, Mr. Joe is super excited to get to know the kids he works with better, and continue to watch them grow and learn.

When not at work he enjoys walking, spending time with his family, and everything Disney!

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Ms. Mary - Cook

Ms. Mary believes this school year has brought great weather for the kids to enjoy the outdoors during the day.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter and playing Bingo.

Save Receipts for School Supplies

The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for parents who purchase school supplies for their K-12 students: the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. These benefits can reduce parents’ taxes to increase their refund, but are only available for those who keep their receipts. Purchases for most school supplies, field trips, and musical instruments for school band are eligible.

Most Minnesota parents qualify for the K-12 subtraction, which reduces their taxable income. Parents under certain income limits may also qualify for the K-12 credit, which can refund up to 75% of their costs – even for parents who do not owe any taxes. Visit MN Department of Revenue website for details.

Junior Achievement - HELP NEEDED!

Newsletter Message: Volunteers are needed to teach Junior Achievement lessons in Bridges Elementary classrooms! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms available. Volunteers have all lesson materials provided and receive a short training by Junior Achievement. This commitment is about 5 hours in the classroom. To sign up or for more information, email Skyler at skyler.carlson@janorth.org.

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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.