Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
MCA (MN Comprehensive Assessment) testing will begin in April, we ask that you try to avoid scheduling appointments if at all possible during these times as it may interrupt your child completing the MCA test.
April 9th and 10th: 5th Grade Science Test
April 14-18: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Reading Test
April 21-24: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math Test
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens April 4th at 8 am.
Registration for Summer 2025 will open online on March 6th at 10:00 am.
The summer program will be located at Bridgewater and will run M-F from Wednesday, June 11th-Friday, August 22nd. KV will be closed Thursday, June 19th and Friday July 4th. Hours are 6:30 am-6:00 pm. Here is the registration link: https://northfieldschools.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/kid-ventures
April 7th-11th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in MN. The state will conduct a tornado drill on Thursday, April 10th. We will practice our tornado drill so that students know where to go in case of a tornado. More information is available at Minnesota's Department of Public Safety if you would like more details. Please make sure that you have a home plan as well, and practice this with your children so they are prepared.
eWallet
Also dont forget to sign up for an eWallet. Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bridgewaterelementaryschool1
Volunteers Needed!
We can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering to help at the Book Fair. The story starts with you! Please sign up at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A9AF22A7FDC70-56044422-scholastic
Food Drive: 3/6-4/10
The Student Council will be collecting food for our local food shelf. They will start collecting items on March 6th until April 10. You can bring in food and place them in the labeled boxes in either kiva.
Please remember no glass items. Canned foods, cereal, rice, pasta and peanut butter are some of the items that they are in need of. If you have any questions please ask a Student Council member or Mrs. Hall or Ms. Woodstrup. Thank you!
Put Your Passion in Action ─ Become a Reading or Math Tutor!
We are looking for Reading and Math Tutors for the 2025-26 school year. You can take action in our community by giving your time and talent to help students succeed with reading and math.
Tutors work individually or in pairs of students during school hours throughout the school year to provide extra practice and skill-building. Whether you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor and help kids build essential skills. No experience? No problem. With training and on-site coaching, our tutors are prepared to help kids succeed.
Part-time and full-time positions are available beginning in August, October and January. Tutors receive a paycheck every two weeks plus additional money for college tuition or loans (tutors 55+ may gift the education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child).
If you are ready to put your passion in action, visit Join.ReadingAndMath.org to learn more.
Have a question? Email join@ampact.us or call 866.859.2825.
Activities
There are many activities that children and adults may access during the course of the year. Don't forget to check the numerous opportunities from the Northfield Community Education Program: https://northfieldschools.org/communityeducation/
Upcoming Events
Apr. 11---Dental Clinic for selected Community School Students
April 14-18---Spring Book Fair
April 17---Incoming 6th Grade Meeting at NMS, 5:30-6:30
April 18---Second Grade Field Trip to the Science Museum
April 30--Division Street Singers perform for 5th Graders
May 8 --- Band and Choir Concert 2:00 and 7:00 pm
May 9---Fifth Grade Field Trip Faribault for Riverside Education Days
May 12---Kindergarten Field Trip to the Children's Museum
May 16---Boosterthon Fun Run
May 20---First Grade Field Trip to the Zoo
May 20---Third Grade Field Trip to Gibbs Farm
May 22---Ag Day
May 23---Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Mill City Museum
May 27---Fifth Grade Field Trip to the Bell Museum
May 30---Track & Field Day
June 3---Water/Fun Day
June 5---Fifth-Grade Graduation 1:15 p.m.
June 6---Last Day of School
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 570 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/