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Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best

Bridgewater Bear Tracks Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
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May 16, 2025 May 16, 2025

Successful Bridgewater Elementary School Fun Run 2025 Successful Bridgewater Elementary School Fun Run 2025

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Our Bridgewater Elementary School Fun Run 2025 event today was amazing! Thank you to all of our volunteers who made this an awesome experience for our students!!


MyBooster.com, our fundraising platform, will remain open for 1 more week for any last minute donations!


Thank you again for your support of our Bridgewater Elementary School Fun Run 2025 fundraiser!!

Possible Shot Winner! Possible Shot Winner!

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After a long streak of making the "Possible Shot" look "impossible", kindergartener Mila Hullett defied the odds and made the shot on Thursday afternoon! Mila was nominated for the Possible Shot for her diligence in practicing the frisbee throw. Mila consistently sets an example for her peers by staying on task and doing what is asked. Yesterday was no exception! We can count on Mila to work with any group and to always do her best, this honor is a great way to wrap up the school year for Mila!

A Request from Our Nurse/Classroom Teachers A Request from Our Nurse/Classroom Teachers

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Ag Day - NEXT THURSDAY (May 22)

Please let us know if any of your children are allergic to animals, hay, straw or corn pollen.


There will be several animals along with their habitat of hay, straw, and corn elements. If students cannot participate in that activity, we will arrange for them to be somewhere else while their class is with the animals. Thank you in advance!

A Note from Our Media Specialists A Note from Our Media Specialists

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Book checkout will ended TODAY!

All books are DUE to be returned to the library next Thursday, May 22.

Please help us to keep our library well stocked and up to date by returning all of your library books on time and/or paying your library fines. Thank you in advance for your help with this!

4th/5th Grade Track and Field Day 4th/5th Grade Track and Field Day

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On Friday, May 30, the Twenty-Seventh Annual Track and Field Day for fourth and fifth grade students will take place at the Northfield Middle School Track.


Fourth grade will participate from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Fifth grade will have their event from 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.


Spring Creek and Greenvale Park classes will be joining us as well. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately and wears the proper footwear. Sunscreen is also important. We encourage each student to have water. No pop please. Teachers will notify their class of eating/lunch options on that day. Some classes may choose to stay outdoors for lunch.


**Interested parents that would like to volunteer at an event, i.e. recording softball throw, long jump, race results etc... please follow the link below. If you sign up, plan to come. You will not receive a phone call. We look forward to another fun day at the track.

Link to Volunteer

If volunteering, please use the following button to:

Complete a Background Check

Community School Ended for the Year! Community School Ended for the Year!

Another Successful Community School Year Comes to a Close! Thank you to our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this year one to remember! Until next school year!

Northfield Senior Center Art Show Northfield Senior Center Art Show

Congratulations Mrs. Holden’s Fifth Grade Artists!

The Northfield Senior Center, Fifty North is hosting the artwork of Mrs. Holden’s class in their gallery space. The show features ceramics, drawings, paintings and collages. The exhibit will open Monday, May 5th and ends Friday, May 30th. There will be an opening reception for the artists on Monday, May 12th from 8:30-9:30am during art class with Ms. Woodstrup. Loved ones are invited to attend the opening and all are welcome to see the show during Fifty North normal hours.

We hope you can check out the outstanding display of these very talented young artists. Thank you to Michelle Brant, Fifty North volunteers, Mrs. Holden, BW loved ones, Mrs. Christel, NFAB, and Principal Antoine for your help and support!

Congratulations Mrs. Holden’s Artists!

Ms. Woodstrup

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Bus Registration Bus Registration

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Benjamin Bus will be delivering pre-filled bus forms again this year for all the elementary/middle school students - watch for these the week of May 5th. Deadline for return is next Friday, May 23rd (the Friday before Memorial Day weekend). Also, the 2025-2026 school year bus form will NOT be available online until after September 5th.

If your student does not receive a pre-filled bus form for some reason, blank forms will be available in the school office or you can always call Benjamin Bus @ 507-645-5720, to request transportation for the 2025-2026 school year.

Kid Ventures Kid Ventures

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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

Put Your Passion in Action - Become a Reading or Math Tutor! Put Your Passion in Action - Become a Reading or Math Tutor!

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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.

Community Opportunities Community Opportunities

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Honors Art Show

TONIGHT is the opening reception for the Honors Art show at the Northfield Arts Guild in downtown on Division Street. The reception will be from 6-8 p.m. and the show is stunning. There are 28 artists in the class this year and they have all poured their hearts into this incredible event showcasing their artistry. If you have never been to the Honors Art show before, I would encourage you to come this year because it is really something special!


The opening is free and open to the public and there will be refreshments served throughout the event.

A Message from the Northfield Hockey Association: A Message from the Northfield Hockey Association:

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We are excited to announce that we have TWO Try Hockey for Free Day events happening

this summer!


Who: Any and ALL students grades Pre K – 3rd Grade

Date(s)/Time(s):

- Event 1: Monday, June 23rd: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

- Event 2: Thursday, July 31st: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Place: Northfield Ice Arena

Why: This is the place and the time to try hockey! It’s FREE with ALL equipment included!

NHA Coaches and NHS Raider Girls and Boys hockey players are teaming up! They will be

in the arena and on the ice to help and encourage our youth to TRY hockey.


Are you ready for this? We can’t wait to see you! Please pick the date below that works

best for you and your family!


Event 1: June 23rd: Register here: https://tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/3748


Event 2: July 31st: Register here: https://tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/3749

¡Tenemos DOS eventos “Try Hockey for FreeDay” este verano!


Quién: TODOS los estudiantes de Pre K - 3er grado

Fecha(s)/Hora(s):

- Evento 1: lunes 23 de junio: 5:00 – 6:30: https://tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/3748

- Evento 2: jueves 31 de julio: 5:30 – 7:00: https://tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/3749

Lugar: Pista de Hielo Northfield

Por qué: ¡Este es el lugar y el momento para probar el hockey! ¡Es

GRATIS con TODO el equipo incluido! ¡Los entrenadores de NHA y los

jugadores jóvenes de hockey de Northfield High School Raider Girls and Boys se están

uniendo! Estarán en el estadio y en el hielo para ayudar y animar a nuestros niños/as a

PROBAR el deporte de hockey.


¿Estás listo para esto? ¡No podemos esperar a verte! ¡Elija la fecha que funcione mejor para usted y su familia!

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May/June Lunch Menu May/June Lunch Menu

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The lunch menu for each month will be provided in the newsletter.

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Spring Breakfast Menu Spring Breakfast Menu

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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/

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Upcoming Events

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--Dismiss at 1:20

School Calendars 24-25 School Calendars 24-25

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Approved 25-26 Calendar Approved 25-26 Calendar

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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

The Northfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, or disability and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in employment. You can learn more at: https://northfieldschools.org/about/departments/human-resources/ under the Title IX tab.
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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/

Email: nantoine@northfieldschools.org

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