Derived from the Native American word for sturgeon, the name Merrimac became closely associated with the Dunning neighborhood in the 1950s. Merrimac also means “swift water.” #bridgemiddleschool #somethingshappeninghere #sneakpeek Julie McGlade Network1CPS CPS - Chicago Public Schools

Charles F. Read was assistant superintendent at Chicago State Hospital. After the Civil War, Andrew Dunning purchased 120 acres in the Chicago neighborhood. The Chicago Veteran Association was under his command. Network1CPS Julie McGlade #bridgemiddleschool Bridge Elementary

Shabbona was a Potawatomi chief. His people lived in northeastern Illinois after the establishment of Fort Dearborn. Shabbona warned white settlers of Black Hawk's intentions to take back his lands in western Illinois. Bridge Elementary Julie McGlade Network1CPS #bridgemiddleschool

Community building in the #house Bridge Elementary in the #BridgeMiddleSchool Julie McGlade Network1CPS CPS - Chicago Public Schools #Dunning #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Bridge Elementary families, Here is the CPS Learning Model Form - From CPSFollow Up Communication from Schools to All Families. Beginning today families are able to choose their preferred learning model (Hybrid or Remote). Click on link for more information.

Thank you @RepLaPointe and Robert Martwick! So thankful for your support!

Enter the new Bridge Elementary Middle School! Invest in your students so they can invest in their futures! CPS - Chicago Public Schools Julie McGlade Network1CPS #BMS #futuressobright

Please be aware that schools are closed on Tuesday for Election Day.

To give our staff and eligible students time to vote in today’s election, there will be no class or meal distribution tomorrow. For more info on voting in Chicago, visit: chicagoelections.gov For #ElectionDay resources from CPS Dept of Student Voice & Engagement: bit.ly/CPSelection2020

Hey Bridge Families!! Ready to show off your Engineering skills? Join us for our 1st ever Cardboard Challenge!! The document has all the information needed as well as how to submit your results. Choose one or all! We cannot wait to see what our families can do!!!!!!

Happy Valentine’s Day from room 007! ❤️

Our very own Olivia was featured on the CPS page showing her heart project. 💗

Back at it! So nice to have kids in the building and having fun!

.Google for Education’s digital tools play an important role in your child’s in-person or remote classroom; learn how you can help them navigate these resources with our training videos: bit.ly/2NYVtR8

Bridge Elementary Middle School is back in action! It might not be the same as “normal,” but everyone one of these young men and women tell me how much they missed being in school. That alone makes my year! CPS - Chicago Public Schools Julie McGlade #BMS

Erica Carle week! Monday we read The Tiny Seed and had so much fun with our crafts and projects. 🌸🌺🌼🌻

Eric Carle week on Tuesday we read “The Grouchy Ladybug” and focused on numbers and emotions. 🐞🙂

Please help our amazing Mr. Springer!!!

Thank you for your support!!!

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