Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

Reminder that on November 11th we are having a Veterans Day program to celebrate and honor our local veterans. We are looking for more veterans who would like at attend. All local veterans are welcome to join us, all we need is to know that you plan to be here by calling our office at 759-7251 to tell us who you are, what branch you served in, and your years of service. We really look forward to this opportunity to recognize some of the heroes in our community.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 52 Today is Wednesday November 2nd-National Ohio Day, National Deviled Eggs Day, and National Stress Awareness Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. We will be wearing purple on Monday to help get our month of Citizenship started. A good way to practice good citizenship is to obey rules and laws. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Powell’s class! On November 11th, BHES is holding a Veterans Day celebration in the gym. The program will start at 1:30 and we are looking for as many local Veterans to join us. If you are or know a local Veteran, you are welcome to join us that day. Please notify the office at 759-7251 if you plan to attend, so we can best plan for the day. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Ham & Cheese Nacho Cheese Doritos Carrots & Dip Pineapple Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that there are over 2,000 different kinds of peaches? Some are yellow, orange, white, and even shaped like a donut. Peaches are a healthy snack that have a lot of vitamin C and A which are both good for having strong eyes and bones. Other fruit like peaches include nectarines, apricots, and plums. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 51 Today is Tuesday November 1st-National Author’s Day, National Calzone Day, National CInnamon Day, National Cook for Your Pets Day, and National Literacy Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. We will be wearing purple on Monday to help get our month of Citizenship started Tomorrow is our last color day for our Kindergartners. We will be wearing brown to help our friends practice their colors Jack Messmore was the winner of the Amazon gift card for returning donations for the Parents Club. Any student who returned an envelope with a donation was entered into the drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Olson’s class! On November 11th, BHES is holding a Veterans Day celebration in the gym. The program will start at 1:30 and we are looking for as many local Veterans to join us. If you are or know a local Veteran, you are welcome to join us that day. Please notify the office at 759-7251 if you plan to attend, so we can best plan for the day. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chicken Nuggets Sweet Corn Pears Sugar Cookie Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Have you ever wondered where your favorite candy gets its name. Reese peanut butter cups are named after the man who invented them, Harry Burrett Reese who also named some candy bars after his kids. M&Ms are named after Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie who helped develop the small candies. Snickers were originally named after the owners favorite racehorse. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Kendra Ross Hometown: Oakwood, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Knight. She welcomed me when I was new and nervous and made me feel at home. She was warm and loving and taught in a way I understood. She made learning fun. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Watch my kids cheer/dance, read, bake with my kids, cuddle with my sweet dog, Maggie May, play games, have movie nights, and laugh with my kids. 👩‍👧‍👧🐶🎲🎞 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I wanted to be an ultrasound technician that does baby ultrasounds. I also wanted to be an author with published books. 👶📖 What is a fun fact about you? I danced all my life. I performed twice at the Outback Bowl in Tampa Florida. I also was on a semi pro dance team during college. 💃 Thank you for encouraging our young readers in the library, Mrs. Ross!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 50 Today is Monday October 31th-National Caramel Apple Day, National Knock Knock Joke Day, and National Magic Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Miss Dawson class! Happy Halloween On November 11th, BHES is holding a Veterans Day celebration in the gym. The program will start at 1:30 and we are looking for as many local Veterans to join us. If you are or know a local Veteran, you are welcome to join us that day. Please notify the office at 759-7251 if you plan to attend, so we can best plan for the day. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Taco Salad Spanish Rice Mixed Fruit Chocolate Fudge Cookie Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that the color of school buses is called National School Bus Glossy Yellow? Yellow became the main color for school buses in 1939. The reason it a great color for buses is because it is the safest and easiest color to see in all weather. Our eyes are 1.24 times better at seeing yellow than seeing red. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

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Check out this Blue Devil Apparel on sale now! Proceeds from this apparel order will be used by BHRA Student Council to purchase gifts for students in our community in need. Apparel will be delivered right after Thanksgiving! https://bhraapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/

On November 11th at 1:30, BHES will be holding a Veterans Day program to recognize and honor local individuals who have served in the military. We want to invite any local veterans to join us and be celebrated in our gymnasium that day. If you are a veteran who plans to join us on on the 11th, please contact our office at (217)759-7251 or email Mr. Click at sclick@bismarck.k12.il.us in order to help us prepare for the event.

Meet Anthony Hughes Hometown: Danville, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mr. Miller, history teacher. He made history come alive, even though I only had him as a teacher for a short time. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Puppet shows. 🤹‍♂️ If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would be a circus clown or a clown at a hospital. 🤡 What is a fun fact about you? I enjoy the art of ventriloquism and puppetry. 🤹‍♂️🤡❤ Thank you, Mr. Anthony, for all you do to keep our school clean and FUN for our students!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 48 Today is Thursday October 27th-National Black Cat Day and Navy Day The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Miss Latta’s.class! BHES is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat by the Ridgeview Baptist Church tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 Students are welcome to dress up on Monday for Halloween. Please make sure costumes are age appropriate for elementary school, students can manage their outfit without adult help, and no masks are worn. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Meatloaf Slice Oven Fries Applesauce Sugar Cookie Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is :Did you know that if a black cat crosses your path it’s supposed mean bad luck. However, in Germany and in Japan they see black cats as lucky. Sailors also used to like to keep cats on their boats to catch mice, and especially liked having black cats to bring them good luck. Some black cats’ fur can “rust” by growing bands of brown fur in it. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 47 Today is Wednesday October 26th-National Mule Day, National Pumpkin Day, and National Tennessee Day The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs Miethe’s.class! Today the Bismarck Fire Department will be presenting to students about fire safety BHES is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat by the Ridgeview Baptist Church on October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Vegetable ABC’s Soup Cheese Filled Breadstick Peaches Chocolate Pudding Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is :Did you know that a mule is a mix between a horse and a donkey? A male mule is known as a john, and a female mule is called molly. Mules are grouped into miniature, saddle, and draft mules. A pack of mules is called as a mule train. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 46 Today is Tuesday October 25th-National Greasy Food Day The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs Powell’s.class! Today BHES will be conducting ALICE training with the police department. Parents be aware that if you notice police at the school or students evacuating the building, it is part of the drill and practice the students and staff will be going through. Tomorrow the Bismarck Fire Department will be presenting to students about fire safety BHES is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat by the Ridgeview Baptist Church on October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Dog on Bun Tater Tots Fruit Cocktail Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is :Did you know that bald eagles are not actually bald. The word “bald” comes from an old word that used to mean white. Bald eagles can grow to be three feet tall with an eight-wingspan. That’s the same distance that the floor is from the ceiling. Bald eagles can live up to 28 years and often times use the same nest year after year. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Carrie Farrell Hometown: Danville, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? This is a difficult question for me to answer because I feel like it is like asking me to pick which child is my favorite. I have admired and appreciated all of my teachers and each one inspired me to become a teacher myself and they each influenced me. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I love to have family game nights with my husband, adult kids, and grandchildren. We get pretty competitive and have a lot of fun. 🎲🎴 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would probably want to be a librarian because I love books, especially the feel of a brand new book. So maybe I would even enjoy working at a bookstore. 📖 What is a fun fact about you? I love being a Grammie to my four beautiful grandchildren. 👩‍👧‍👦 Mrs. Farrell, thank you for being such a kind and caring teacher to our second graders. We are so lucky to have you at BHES!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 45 Today is Monday October 24th-National Bologna Day, National Food Day, and United Nations Dau The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Gritton’s class! Tomorrow BHES will be conducting ALICE training with the police department. Parents be aware that if you notice police at the school or students evacuating the building, it is part of the drill and practice the students and staff will be going through. BHES is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat by the Ridgeview Baptist Church on October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Apple Slices Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is:Did you know that crocodiles are reptiles. This means that they are cold-blooded, covered in dry,scaly skin, and have a backbone. They also lays eggs in nests. Crocodiles are know as living fossils because they have been around since the dinosaurs and really have not changed much in all of that time. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Stephanie Dale Hometown: Danville, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Clem, my 3rd grade teacher. I loved when she read to the class she could change her voice for every character! What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? My favorite activity outside of school is watching my kids play sports. ⚽🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️ If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was 8 years old, but I have also wanted to own a fitness studio. 🏋️‍♀️ What is a fun fact about you? A fun fact about me is that I am extremely double jointed and can lock my hands behind my back and bring them up over my head to the front while my hands are still clasped together. Thank you, Mrs. Dale, for the amazing work you do at BHES supporting our young readers!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 44 Today is Thursday October 20th-National Chicken and Waffles Day and National Youth Confidence Day The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Gritton’s class! Remember that we do not have BHES is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat by the Ridgeview Baptist Church on October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 Today we have Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:00 to 8:00 each night. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Corn Dog Baked Beans Strawberries Animal Crackers Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is:Did you know that we see about 60% of the moon’s surface. This happens because both the Earth and the moon rotate on their axes at the same speed. The part that faces Earth, and that we always see, is called the ‘near side’ and the other is the ‘far side’. The side facing the sun can reach 260 degrees Fahrenheit and the side in darkness can be as cold as -280 degrees Fahrenheit. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 42 Today is Tuesday October 18th-National Chocolate Cupcake Day and National No Beard Day, The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Whitt’s class! WIXY 100.3 radio will be playing each classes recorded Pledge of Allegiance each morning. One of our classes will be represented each school morning all the way until October 19th. Parent-Teacher Sign Ups are open. Sign up at https://app.ptcwizard.com/ptc1536850752 for conferences on the 19th and 20th. Tomorrow is Kindergarten color day. The color is gray, so let’s all do our best to wear gray to help our kindergarten friends practice their colors BHES is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat by the Ridgeview Baptist Church on October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Turkey & Cheese Wrap Celery/Carrots & Dip Pears Rice Krispy Treat Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that pumpkins are actually a type of fruit.? They are a member of the squash family and originally come from Central America. The word pumpkin comes from a Greek word meaning “large melon”. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Kate Thorlton Hometown: Danville, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Pifer at Edison was my favorite! She taught a 4th/5th grade split class and I had her for both grades! 😀 She was kind and enthusiastic about learning. She always came up with creative activities - like learning measurement with a watermelon seed spitting contest! 🍉 What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Spending time with my family, watching my kids play sports, running, and baking. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⚽🏃‍♀️🥧 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would own a bakery! 🍰🧁 What is a fun fact about you? I am a vegetarian and have been since I was 13 years old! 🥗🥦🥕 Mrs. Thorlton, thank you for all you do to help our littlest learners become ready for kindergarten!

On October 27th, BHES will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat organized by the Ridgeview Baptist Church. Please check out this flyer for more information. We are excited to see everyone come out for this awesome event.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 41 Today is Monday October 17th-National Pasta Day, National Mulligan Day, and National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Miller’s class! WIXY 100.3 radio will be playing each classes recorded Pledge of Allegiance each morning. One of our classes will be represented each school morning all the way until October 19th. Parent-Teacher Sign Ups are open. Sign up at https://app.ptcwizard.com/ptc1536850752 for conferences on the 19th and 20th. Picture retakes are today.-Order Online here-https://inter-state.com/myschoolcode BHES is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat by the Ridgeview Baptist Church on October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Cheeseburger on Bun French Fries Orange Slices Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that there are about 4,700 different types of frogs. Frogs are amphibians meaning they spent parts of their lives in water and on land. Most frogs can jump up to 20 times their own body length. Frogs do not have to drink water through their mouths because they can absorb it through their skin.