Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

BHES/BHJH/BHRA will utilize an eLearning day on Tuesday, January 23rd. Please watch for further instructions from your student's building.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 93 of our school year. Today is Monday January 22nd BH CUSD# is using an e-learning day today because of the forecasted icy conditions. Due to the forecasted icy conditions for today, BH CUSD #1 will be implementing an e-learning day. Students and staff will be working at home to avoid the hazardous conditions. All students have discussed expectations with teachers and how to access learning at home in case of inclement weather. Third and fourth-grade students will use Google Classroom on their Chromebooks for both assignments and attendance. Kindergarten, first, and second-grade students will receive a physical letter and choice board in their take-home folders, providing guidance on engaging in learning and taking attendance. Tomorrow still counts as a student attendance day across the district, so families need to ensure they meet their teacher's expectations for being counted as present. Teachers have provided copies of activities and their expectations in take-home folders, but if there are any questions, please reach out to teachers through email or ClassDojo. This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. Keeping to that Golden Rule of treating others the way you want to be treated will make sure we all are treated fair and get what we need. Thank you to the families who attended our Hot Choco and Story Time event on Friday. I speak for myself and my teachers who helped, that we all had a blast sharing some of our favorite stories with you and your children. 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 Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissant Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Lunch at home today Fun Fact Did you that scientists now believe that the ice resides on the floors of craters at Mercury's north pole? This part of the planet can remain permanently shaded from the Sun and reach temperatures as low as -235 degrees Farenheit. 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.

BHES/BHJH/BHRA will be utilizing an elearning day today, Monday, January 22nd. Please watch for instructions from your student's building.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 90 of our school year. Today is Thursday January 18th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. Fair people make sure to have an open mind and listen to others perspectives. Tomorrow 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 Banana Bread Loaf Beef Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Green Beans Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you that Astronauts Need Tortillas? Bread crumbs can be dangerous in space. They can mess with the spaceship’s equipment\ NASA packs their spacecrafts with tortillas instead of bread. 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.

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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.