Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
Special guests will receive a visitor sticker upon arrival. They will be asked to stay in the commons area until their scheduled grade-level time, and refreshments will be available there for our special guests. The parking lot will be full, and we will allow grandparents to park in the parking lots and the bus loop as long as cars are moved by 3:10 pm, in time for dismissal.
Please don’t forget to notify your child’s teacher if you are allowing grandpa, grandma, or special person to take your child home with them; we cannot allow them to go without your permission.
Kindergarten: 9:00-9:45
First Grade: 1:00-1:30
Second Grade: 8:30-9:00
Third Grade: 2:30-3:00
Fourth Grade: 10:30-11:00
Fifth Grade: 2:00-2:30
There is no school Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Please be sure your student comes to school with appropriate cold weather gear. The temps are dropping and students will go outside for recess unless temperatures are below 0 degrees Fahrenheit or -10 degrees with the windchill. It is a great idea to put your child's name on the clothing so it can be more easily returned if ever misplaced.
If your child needs cold weather clothing, please contact Bridgewater's Social Worker, Jen Peterson, at jpeterson@northfieldschools.org.
We wrapped up our cup stacking unit last Friday and moved on to some Thanksgiving themed games this week. After Thanksgiving break we will move on to our volleyball unit. Cup stacking is a fun unit because it is vastly different from many of the other units we cover in PE. This unit often brings out a competitive side in many students, as well as some frustrations at times. During our “March Madness” tournament, a simple fumble of the cups can determine a student's success. This forces students to work on maintaining a positive attitude when things get tough, and continuing to work hard.
To acknowledge this, we honored students who were the “champion” of the March Madness tournament with an attempt at the Possible Shot. The Possible Shot is an upright 4 inch PVC tube in which students are given 3 attempts to toss a tennis ball into. Until Friday, no one had made the Possible Shot.
Parker Danielson in 5th grade is the first student to make the Possible Shot this year. We are honored to announce Parker’s success, as he is a great role model for all Bridgewater students. Parker is a student who enters the gym and immediately does whatever is being asked of the students. Parker’s success in the cup stacking tournament directly correlates to his diligence in doing his best and controlling what he can control. Parker focuses on himself and does his best regardless of what others do or frustrations. Parker displays this same effort and flexible attitude on a daily basis. He is a great leader and the perfect student to congratulate on his success!
Bridgewater students will walk to the Northfield Middle School on Tuesday, December 9th where the Youth Dance Ensemble will present, “The Nutcracker.” Students will be gone from Bridgewater from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. that day. Please try to schedule appointments and pick-ups/drop-offs outside of this window of time. Thank you!
To Report an Absence
All absences should be reported by 9:00 AM each day a student is absent.
Call the attendance line and leave a message (507-664-3306) OR
Email: bwattendance@northfieldschools.org
- Student’s full name
- Classroom teacher
- Reason for absence and symptoms if it is illness related
- Phone number to reach you if there are any questions
Please do not leave messages on the attendance line for changes to the end of day routine. Please call the office at 507-664-3300 by 2:00 p.m. instead.
Arriving at School
School starts each day at 8:20 a.m. (except Wednesdays) and dismisses at 3:20 p.m.
On Wednesdays, students start at 9:20 a.m.
Students are allowed to arrive between 8:00-8:20 a.m. (9:00-9:20 a.m. on Wednesdays) if not eating breakfast at school. Supervision will be in place during that time on the playground.
Please do NOT park in the drop off lane. If your child isn't exiting your vehicle right away, please park in the lot and walk them to the building at the appropriate time.
Breakfast (optional for all students) begins at 7:50 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays). Once they are done eating, students will go outside until 8:20 a.m.
Change in End of Day Plans
If your student’s end of the day plans is going to differ from their normal routine (ie. your child will be picked up by mom/dad instead of riding the bus home), please call the main office number (507-664-3300) no later than 2:00 p.m.
*Please do not leave messages on the attendance line for changes to the end of day pick up routine.
The safety of our students is always our top priority. Each year, we practice a variety of safety drills so students know what to do in case of an emergency. This year, our elementary schools will be using the Standard Response Protocol, which includes five simple actions that give everyone a shared language and clear steps to follow. These drills are designed to help students feel prepared, not scared. Families will always be notified at least 24 hours in advance before we hold a lockdown drill.
There are many activities that children and adults may access during the course of the year. Click the "button" below to check out current event, activity, and resource opportunities.
Current opportunities include girls lacrosse clinic, basketball registration, community youth orchestra, girl scouts, and more!
Nov 25--Grandparent/Special Guest Day
Nov 26-28--No School-Thanksgiving Break
Dec 5--First Grade Field Trip to Children's Theater
Dec 9--Walking Field Trip to Middle School for "The Nutcracker"
Dec 9 - All 5th Grade Band Concert (6:30 p.m. at Greenvale Park)
Dec 22-Jan 2--No School-Winter Break
Jan 5--School Resumes
Jan 19--No School-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 22--End of 2nd Quarter
Jan 23-26--No School-Teacher Preparation Days
Bridgewater Elementary School
World-Class Learning for Elementary Students, Bridgewater Elementary School, situated on a 14-acre campus just south of downtown Northfield, is a K-5 public school serving approximately 560 students. It serves the neighborhoods on Northfield's southern side, Dundas, and the rural area south of Highway 19 and west of Highway 246. Students benefit from an active parent-teacher organization, Bridgewater Booster Club (BBC) and many parent volunteers.
The staff is intensely dedicated to offering a high-quality, well-rounded education that strives to meet the specific needs of each student. We focus on empowering our students in their academic and social emotional learning along with building a solid foundation for their educational journey in partnership with families.
Main Office Number: 507-664-3300
Attendance Line: 507-664-3306
Address: 401 Jefferson Parkway
Web page: northfieldschools.org/schools/bridgewater-elementary/