We are Off to a Great Start!
Dear Students and Families,
Our first complete week of school has come to a close. The smiles in the hallways, the helpful hands and the start of academics fill the classrooms. Each classroom is filled with exciting getting to know you games, songs, brain breaks and routines. The students are adapting well to the change from summer schedules! I am sure this weekend will be a time to refresh, sleep in and hear the wonderful stories of the start of the school year! This week 30 of our 5th graders went through peacemaker training! It will be great to have these leaders help out in the cafeteria and on the playground. Thank you for trusting our fabulous staff at Bridges! We enjoy each day with your child/ren.
Working Together,
Mrs. Rittmiller
Mrs. Conetta - Mentor Coach
Mrs. Zarn - STEM Teacher
School Photos are Ready to Order
School photos are now online and available to order! If your child had their picture taken during conferences, please use the card that you received from Inspired Photography (with the QR code) to go online and view and/or purchase school photos. The deadline to order school photos is Friday, September 22nd.
If your child did not have their picture taken during conferences or if you need retakes done, picture retake day is Thursday, October 5th.
Please call the Bridges office at 507-387-2800 if you have any questions.
Parent drop off and pick up area
Door 2 - breakfast and student exit
Referendum Plans - Nov. 7
A special election is being held on November 7 asking voters to improve the educational facilities throughout Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS). As parents of our #MAPSready students, we'd like to share with you the referendum plans that will be on the ballot this fall.
The school district is holding a two-question referendum on November 7 for the following:
Safety + Security at all MAPS school buildings (At Bridges this means a new secure entrance built off of the front of the building on the gymnasium end and renovation of our current office for more adequate special education space)
Early Learning Access for our youngest learners and families
Learning + Wellness Spaces for students and staff
Outdoor Activity Spaces for both high schools, youth recreation and community use
Since 2017, the school district and community task forces have been studying the long-range facility needs at all buildings. The projects included in this fall's referendum were presented to the community through three community surveys, all of which showed significant support for investing in future-focused facilities. As a result, the MAPS School Board unanimously approved moving forward with a bond referendum on November 7.
Please take 3 minutes to watch this video about the referendum. Learn more, including where and when to vote by visiting www.isd77.org/vote2023.
Dates to Remember:
September:
Sept. 20 - 2 Hour Early Release (12:50)
Sept. 24 - 5th Grade Carwash Fundraiser (1-5 pm)
Sept. 25-Family Referendum Information Session (7:00 pm) Bridges Auditorium
October:
Oct. 5 - Picture Retake Day
Oct. 6 - Bridges Walk-a-Thon
Oct. 9 - No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct. 11- 2 Hour Early Release (12:50)
Oct. 16-Family Referendum Information Session (5:30 pm) Bridges Auditorium
Principal & Administrative Assistant
Amanda Robinson, Administrative Assistant
Email: jrittm1@isd77.org
Website: https://bcs.isd77.org/
Location: 320 Garfield Avenue, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: (507)387-2800