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April 18, 2025
A Note from Our Band Teacher:
Attention all 4th Graders!
Are you interested in playing in band as a 5th grader for the 2025/2026 school year? Now is the time to sign up to "Be a Part of the BAND"! Your 4th grade student brought home a flyer with all the information about joining band. Please read through this information and return the band interest form from the handout or visit the online website to sign up virtually. Sign-ups are due Tuesday, April 22.
https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=8074
Contact Stefanie Bothun with any questions! sbothun@northfieldschools.org, 507-664-3320
BOOSTERTHON IS COMING!
The Bridgewater Elementary School Fun Run 2025 | Save the Dates!
We're excited to introduce this year's main fundraiser, the Bridgewater Elementary School Fun Run 2025. Our goal is to raise $40,000 for classroom funding support, kindness retreats, field trips, enrichment tools, and learning activities throughout the year to benefit ALL students at Bridgewater Elementary.
We’re excited for this fundraising experience because it offers 3 important things to our school community:
1️⃣ User-friendly fundraising platform
2️⃣ Character enrichment program
3️⃣ Fitness-focused event that includes ALL of our students
As a family, you will work together asking friends and family to donate on your student’s donation page at MyBooster.com. The best part is, you can still support our school just by SHARING about the fundraiser!
Students will also experience an amazing character enrichment program called “Castle Quest”, teaching students about how to be brave and live with character.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 04/21/2025 - MONDAY
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 05/05/2025
👟 Event Day – 05/16/2025
More details to come! Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.
Parent Input Form-Due April 25th
We have started the planning process for the next school year. I like you to have the opportunity to provide us some information about your child if you choose to do so. Here is the link to the Parent Input Form: Form
Note: the deadline for submitting this information is Friday, April 25th.
MCA Testing: Grades 3,4,5
MCA (MN Comprehensive Assessment) testing will end this week, but 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 21-24: 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Math Test
Kid Ventures
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
Community Opportunities
The St. Olaf College Theater Department has put aside a number of free tickets for Bridgewater students and families to see The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. The show runs May 1-4 at St. Olaf College. Use Promo Code: Bridgewater
April Lunch Menu
The lunch menu for each month will be provided in the newsletter.
Spring Breakfast Menu
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
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 15---Bosterthon School-Wide Incentive #1 2:45-3:00 pm
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
May 30---4th Grade Orchestra Concert 2:15
June 3---Water/Fun Day
June 5---Fifth-Grade Graduation 1:15 p.m.
June 6---Last Day of School
School Calendars 24-25
Approved 25-26 Calendar
Helpful Numbers and Links
Attendance Line
507-664-3306
Benjamin Bus
507-645-5720
BW Main Office
507-664-3300
Nurse
507-664-3305
Non-Discrimination Statement
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/