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Advocating for Our Neighborhood
As we all spend this Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday held up in our homes, trying to stay safe and warm, I find myself reflecting on the spirit of service that Dr. King stood for and I am feeling grateful to be part of Bridges’ incredible community. While reflecting on our role of service…
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Bridges Celebrates 25 Years! Help Commemorate this Momentous Occasion
We are thrilled to be celebrating 25 years of exceptional learning, and we need your help to commemorate this momentous occasion. Since 1998, Bridges Middle School has stayed true to its mission, to provide a safe and enriching academic environment where students with learning differences can explore their role in the world as learners and…
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The Divergent Gift: Unboxing Autism
It is with great joy and excitement that we announce our partnership with the upcoming film The Divergent Gift: Unboxing Autism, as well as an upcoming event that you will not want to miss out on! As an upcoming documentary, The Divergent Gift: Unboxing Autism focuses on deepening positive Autistic identity through visualizing the various…
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Our Brains Need Zzzz’s
Our bodies and brains require sufficient sleep. Sleep is restorative. Many important processes happen, including: Muscle repair Protein synthesis Tissue growth Hormone release How much sleep is enough? According the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) kids who are 6 – 12 years old require 9 to 12 hours, and teens who are 13 – 18…
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Thank You, Sean Gabrio
It is with sadness and much gratitude that Bridges says good-bye to board member, Sean Gabrio. Sean is a Senior Vice President at Pacific Wealth Group and brought his expertise to the board in 2015. He helped stabilize the school financially and then guided it through its move downtown and the period of growth that…
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It’s Official—Bridges Gala is April 13 and You’re Invited!
Cue the music, light the room and bust out the disco ball—Bridges’ Gala is coming up on Saturday, April 13, and we want you to be there with us! Bridges’ 2024 Gala | 25th Anniversary Prom Edition Saturday, April 13, 2024 Doors at 5:30PM | Program at 7PM Castaway Portland, 1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland,…
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Thank You for Helping Us Reach Our Goal
With your help, we ended 2023 with great celebration. We are all blown away by the generosity of our community. Together, we surpassed our 2023 Annual Fund goal of $62,500, raising more than $72,000 for Bridges’ students. Launched each fall, Bridges’ Annual Fund is dedicated to helping cover the school’s most basic costs. Funds…
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Gifts and Presence
The holidays are here and for many of us, it’s a time marked by gift-giving. The act of giving and receiving presents can bring joy to both the receiver and the giver. It exists in virtually every culture with a common purpose of forming and strengthening the bonds within human relationships. In addition to tangible…
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Kicking Off the 25th Season of Gratitude and Giving at Bridges
Fall is here! Leaves are crunching underfoot; there is a nip in the air; and Bridges Middle School students are hard at work. As we head into the Thanksgiving break with friends and family, we are grateful for each and every one of you for your unwavering support and partnership. The long holiday break also…
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What are the Impacts of Screen Time on Child and Teen Brains?
It’s true that we live in a digital world. We find ourselves connecting virtually for work, school, social interactions,logistics, and more. We rely on our devices and it’s become a big part of how we function as a society. As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we may struggle with our kids and their screen time. What…
