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Friday, Oct. 13, 2023

October and Fall Weather Bring Wonderful Learning Moments!

Dear Students and Families,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome the fall! This is my favorite time of year. I love the changing weather, the pumpkin-spice everything, and all of the learning and fun that are coming our way. One of the first things that school administrators look to the fall for is the first Parent-Teacher Conference of the year and the growth of our students in so many ways. Each of our students has engaged in 10 SEL lessons to continue to foster wonderful characteristics. Each of our students has also started whole group instruction, small group and conferring opportunities with our fabulous teachers and staff. We look to support all of your student's needs whether it be on grade level, intervention or extension.

Our fall break will be next week. There is no school on Thursday and Friday (October 19th & 20th). On Wednesday the students have earned the next prize from our Walk-a-Thon raising over $13,000. Students will be able to enjoy comfy day (sweats, PJs, joggers, etc) on Wednesday, Oct. 18th. As we continue to keep safety at the forefront, please drop off and pick up your student in the office! This helps us know who is in and out of Bridges.

Working Together,

Mrs. Rittmiller

Walk-a-Thon Stations

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Staff Spotlight for the week

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Mrs. Townsend - Grade 4 Teacher

Mrs. Townsend loves the excitement and energy of her students each day!

Outside of school she enjoys traveling.

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Mrs. Baty - Music Teacher

Mrs. Baty is excited about this year is creating, dancing, singing and playing instruments with so many Bridges Bears!

Something she enjoys doing when she is not at school is going on adventures (big and small) with her family.

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Mr. Olson - Grade 4 Teacher

Mr. Olson is excited about penpals this school year. This is always a 4th grade favorite.

Outside of school he enjoys spending time with his family.

Attendance Matters

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A Vote to Revitalize Learning and Wellness Spaces at Mankato West High School

For over 70 years, Mankato West High School has been a cornerstone of our community, serving generations of students and families. Now, it is in need of critical improvements to its learning and wellness spaces in order to meet the needs of today’s learners and beyond.

Watch this brief video, where Principal Sherri Blasing and Activities Director Joe Johnson discuss the current facility challenges at Mankato West High School.

The November 7 referendum will fund the following updates and improvements at Mankato West High School:

Update and expand academic classrooms and flexible learning spaces
Renovate the existing gym area into a fine arts suite for band, choir and orchestra
Build a three-station gym, multi-purpose/wrestling room, locker rooms and classrooms
Convert the decommissioned 1950’s pool area into multi-purpose, flexible learning spaces for students
Build a competition and community use 8-lane pool at Dakota Meadows Middle School

These projects embody our forward-looking approach to providing our students with the best possible educational experience and fostering wellness within our community.

Learn more about the facilities bond referendum at www.isd77.org/vote2023 and make your plan to vote on or before November 7, 2023.

Backpack Food Program

The BackPack and Power Pack Food Programs are free programs providing students in grades K-8 with weekend food packs containing breakfast, lunch and a snack for each day off of school. As of right now, food packs will be delivered weekly directly to a students backpack while they are at lunch or on break. Sign up today to give your child an additional boost of nutrition.

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