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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. This is a time that we recognize the many contributions of African Americans to the United States. We will introduce students to a variety of black people that have made and/or are making a significant difference to our country and the role that they play in our lives today.
Reminder: Complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey
As shared in 2024-25 District Family Update No. 18, the parent/caregiver survey is now open through February 14. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us to identify areas of success and areas for growth in our district. The survey gives you an opportunity to provide both numerical ratings and open-ended comments about your experiences, along with an opportunity to recognize our educators’ great work through the “shoutout” question. Thank you in advance for your input!
Your feedback helps us improve our school district.
It can take less than 10 minutes to complete this survey.
The survey will be open until February 14.
Please complete one individual survey for each building your students attend.
Literacy at Home Ideas!
- If you or your child are reading chapter books; use a bookmark.
- Have a conversation: talk to your child as often as possible. Try to use advanced vocabulary as children understand oral language more naturally than reading. Your child understands words spoken to them that they might not be able to read, yet!
- Have your child tell you a story, or you can tell them a story.
- Create a story with your child including his/her name and actions.
- Have your child practice reading signs on the road or at the grocery store.
- Listen to audiobooks in the car.
ISO: Boosterthon T-Shirt Sponsors
Looking for a way to get some great advertising for your business? The BBC is looking for T-SHIRT SPONSORS for this year's Boosterthon Fun Run! ALL students get a FREE t-shirt for Fun Run Day! This shirt is free because of our amazing sponsors! Your business logo will be featured on the back of every t-shirt! Imagine over 550 kids walking around town boasting your logo - that's great advertising!
COST: $300/business logo
DEADLINE: March 1st
CHECKS should be made out to: Bridgewater Booster Club, 401 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057
LOGOS (and questions!) should be emailed to tori.martin4@gmail.com
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
Feb. 11---100th Day of School Kinderbration (morning)
Feb. 11---Bridgewater Booster Club Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm in the BW Media Center
Feb 14---In-House Assembly-Magic of Science
Feb. 17---Staff Development Day - No School for Students
Feb. 20 & 25---Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb. 21---Choral Festival for 4th & 5th Grade Students
Mar. 24-Apr. 1---Spring Break/Teacher Prep - No School for Students
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 to Physics Force Show
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 Muesum
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
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/