Bridgewater Bear Tracks
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Try Your Best
This spring we have been reading The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We will continue reading this into next year. This is a good read for teachers and parents, and addresses the negative impact of cell phones on students along with the need for children to play. I will continue to share parts with parents as we make our way through this book. Here is the first segment just for parents. Parents
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 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.
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:
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – MONDAY
👟 Event Day – 05/16/2025
Running Times will be:
Kindergarten = 9:30-10:15
2nd = 10:20-11:05
4th = 11:10-11:55
1st = 12:20-1:05
3rd = 1:10-1:55
5th = 2-2:45
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
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.
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
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
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
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/