Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

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Good morning We are so excited to begin day 89 of our school year. Today is Tuesday January 16th Today is an e-learning day because of the extremely cold temperatures. Teachers have sent out reminders of their expectations for work today, please check ClassDojo and your child’s take home folder for students need to complete for learning today. As a reminder we utilize E-learning days for inclement weather events and it helps us avoid making up a day later in the summer. When we mark a day as E-learning, TeacherEase automatically sets up a check-in process for attendance. When you log into TeacherEase, it will prompt you to check in your students to mark them present today. Teachers will also utilize attendance questions and choice boards to help us make our attendance as accurate as we can. This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. We have another pillar of Character that if we applied the Golden Rule would help us with our relationships with others. If we thought about how we wanted people to treat us fairly and make sure we got what we needed, we could then practice those same behaviors towards others. On January 19th we will be holding a Hot Choco and Story Time Event at the elementary school. A team of teachers will be reading stories to kids and their families starting at 4:00 PM. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies and looking for a enjoyable time hearing some fun and entertaining stories. We look forward to you all joining us that day! We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning (The breakfast menu will serve Tuesday’s items tomorrow, no other menu changes) Assorted Pop-tart String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch No lunch today at school. Hope you get something especially yummy at home. Fun Fact Did you that Wombat Poop is Cubic? Wombats are known to produce cubic feces. This unique shape helps their droppings stay in place and mark territory. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Tuesday, January 16th, will be an elearning day for BHES, BHJH, and BHRA. Please watch for further instructions from your specific building.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 88 of our school year. Today is Friday January 12th Remember that we have no school on Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. We have another pillar of Character that if we applied the Golden Rule would help us with our relationships with others. If we thought about how we wanted people to treat us fairly and make sure we got what we needed, we could then practice those same behaviors towards others. On January 19th we will be holding a Hot Choco and Story Time Event at the elementary school. A team of teachers will be reading stories to kids and their families starting at 4:00 PM. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies and looking for a enjoyable time hearing some fun and entertaining stories. We look forward to you all joining us that day! We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Assorted Pop-tart String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Orange Chicken Vegetable Fried Rice Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you in some countries, ice cream is considered to be a Breakfast Food? In Japan, some people believe that eating ice cream for breakfast makes you smarter. While there isn’t scientific evidence to prove this, ice cream does contain some essential nutrients that contribute to better brain functioning. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

BHCUSD is looking for an English as a Second Language Teacher - Part-Time For further information, or to apply, please contact Scott Watson at swatson@bismarck.k12.il.us.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 87 of our school year. Today is Thursday January 11th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. Remember that fair and equal are not the same thing. Equal means everyone gets exactly the same thing no matter who they are and what they need, fair means each individual gets what is right for them. On January 19th we will be holding a Hot Choco and Story Time Event at the elementary school. A team of teachers will be reading stories to kids and their families starting at 4:00 PM. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies and looking for a enjoyable time hearing some fun and entertaining stories. We look forward to you all joining us that day! We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Mini Waffle Bites Sausage Links Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken & Cheese Crispito Chips & Salsa Grapes Milk Fun Fact Did you The Earth’s Poles aren’t stationary? The Earth’s poles are not always in the same place. This is because of changes in the Earth’s weight and the pull of the Moon. This natural occurrence is called axial precession. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 86 of our school year. Today is Wednesday January 10th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. Someone who is fair makes sure to not blame others carelessly. If a mistake is made it is important own up if you are at fault and not place blame on people not responsibly. On January 19th we will be holding a Hot Choco and Story Time Event at the elementary school. A team of teachers will be reading stories to kids and their families starting at 4:00 PM. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies and looking for a enjoyable time hearing some fun and entertaining stories. We look forward to you all joining us that day! We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Breakfast Bagel Pizza Graham Cracker Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Pizza Burger Green Beans Fruit Slushie Milk Fun Fact Did you there is a lake full of jellyfish that you can swim in without getting stung? If you visit Palau, an island in the Pacific, you can go for a swim in Jellyfish Lake. This body of water is filled with harmless jellyfish which have lost their ability to sting since they don’t have any predators. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 84 of our school year. Today is Monday January 8th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. One way to practice being fair is to listen to others and try to understand what they are saying and feeling to show that you want to help them do their best and get what they need. On January 19th we will be holding a Hot Choco and Story Time Event at the elementary school. A team of teachers will be reading stories to kids and their families starting at 4:00 PM. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies and looking for a enjoyable time hearing some fun and entertaining stories. We look forward to you all joining us that day! We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Egg & Cheese Omelet Tri-Tater Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Loaded Nachos Refried Beans Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you know that “Jingle Bells” was not written to be used as a Christmas song? It was originally written as a Thanksgiving tune. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 83 of our school year. Today is Friday January 5th We have a Fuzzy Friday today for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. We will get a chance to recognize students of good behavior and character as well as have some fun playing a game or two. This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. Being fair means you take only what you need. This could mean with snacks being passed out in the classroom, with supplies such as pencils and paper, and for food when you eat dinner with your family. On January 19th we will be holding a Hot Choco and Story Time Event at the elementary school. A team of teachers will be reading stories to kids and their families starting at 4:00 PM. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies and looking for a enjoyable time hearing some fun and entertaining stories. We look forward to you all joining us that day! We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Assorted Muffins Yogurt Cup Fruit Juice Milk Lunch French Bread Boat Peas Peaches Fudge Round Milk Fun Fact Did you know that The Sahara Desert Powers the Amazon Rainforest? Dust from the Sahara Desert nourishes the Amazon Rainforest. The desert’s mineral-rich winds travel clear across the Atlantic. Around 182 million tons of Sahara Desert dust fertilizes the Amazon each year. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 82 of our school year. Today is Thursday January 4th We have a Fuzzy Friday tomorrow for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. We will get a chance to recognize students of good behavior and character as well as have some fun playing a game or two. This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. A great way to practice being fair is to take turns and share. This can look different depending on where you are. In PE it means making sure all students get a chance to participate in an activity, on the playground it means kids who want to play get to or ones that want a ball have a chance, in the classroom it can mean making sure everyone gets to add to discussion or get to use a station when others have already done it. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Glazed Donut String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch BBQ Pork on Bun Tri-Tater Mandarin Oranges Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Polar Bears Can Eat as Many as 86 Penguins in a Single Sitting? However, they would have to travel a long distance to do so since polar bears live in the Arctic, while penguins are in the Antarctic. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 81 of our school year. Happy New Year!! Today is Wednesday January 3rd Reminder that we have early dismissal today at 1:00. Please make sure to turn any notes into your teacher. We have a Fuzzy Friday this Friday for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. We will get a chance to recognize students of good behavior and character as well as have some fun playing a game or two. This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. Fairness involves people getting what they themselves need to be successful, playing by the rules, and listening to others’ perspectives. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Mini Pancakes Sausage Links Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Ravoli Bosco Stick Mixed Vegetables Cinnamon Applesauce Milk Fun Fact Did you know that ostriches can run faster than a horse. Ostriches can also be up to 9 feet tall and way up to 300 pounds. Oddly, male ostriches can also roar like a lion Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

BHJH & BHRA are searching for a Band/Choir teacher for the 24-25 school year. Interested candidates should reach out to Ms. Lindsey Prunkard or Mr. Brent Rademacher to apply or if you have any questions.

BHCUSD is looking for a Director of Technology to start immediately. Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and resume to Scott Watson at swatson@bismarck.k12.il.us. Any questions, please reach out to Mr. Watson.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 80 of our school year. Today is Friday December 15th December continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Caring. Following the Golden Rule will be your success to showing and receiving caring behavior. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Honey Graham Cereal Bar Beef Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Stuff Crust Pizza Cooked Carrots MIxed Fruit Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you know that bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D Wallpaper? The inventors only later realized its potential as a packaging material. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

6th Grade Science & Writing Teacher needed at BHJH immediately.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 79 of our school year. Today is Thursday December 14th December continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Caring. Following the Golden Rule will be your success to showing and receiving caring behavior. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. We will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00 after school today. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Cereal Beef Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken Tender snack wrap Baked Lays Pears Milk Fun Fact Did you know that caterpillars have about 4,000 Muscles? Humans, by contrast, have an average of just more than 600. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 78 of our school year. Today is Wednesday December 13th December continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Caring. A caring person practices forgiveness of others. Sometimes other people make mistakes, mess up, or are not always nice to us, but if we work to forgive we can truly show we care for others. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Graham Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch CHRISTMAS DINNER Chicken Noodles Mashed Potatoes Roll w/Butter Mandarin Oranges Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Recycling One Glass Jar Saves Enough Energy to Watch Television for 3 Hours? This is because creating a glass bottle from recycled material uses significantly less energy than creating one from scratch. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 77 of our school year. Today is Tuesday December 12th December continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Caring. One way you can practice showing others you care is by performing a random act of kindness. For this you would do a kind and caring thing for someone else without needing a reason and not looking for anything in return. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Warm Fuzzy winners from the last Fuzzy Friday for the preK, kindergarten, and first graders will get to come see me during breakfast on Wednesday for another round of donuts. On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Cheeseburger on a Bun French Fries Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you know that The Sun Makes up 99.86% of the Solar System’s Mass? This leaves just 0.14% of the mass to be split amongst everything else in the Solar System; including the eight planets, 5 dwarf planets, 290 moons, and all the asteroids. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 76 of our school year. Today is Monday December 11th December continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Caring. Like many ways to practice good character if you follow the Golden Rule for being cared about, it will go a long way to helping you show caring towards others. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. Warm Fuzzy winners from the last Fuzzy Friday for the preK, kindergarten, and first graders will get to come see me during breakfast on Wednesday for another round of donuts. On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Mini Pancakes Sausage Bites Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Macaroni and Cheese French Fries Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Hawaii Moves 7.5 Centimeters Closer to Alaska Every Year? Due to tectonic plate movements which causes the continents to move around, Hawaii moves a little closer to Alaska every year. Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.

BHJH is looking for a 7th/8th Math & Algebra I Teacher to start immediately. Please forward all questions and resumes to Ms. Lindsey Prunkard, BHJH Principal, lprunkard@bismarck.k12.il.us or 217-759-7301.