Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

Meet Michelle Schaumburg! Hometown: Fairfield, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Best, my 5th grade teacher. She used a lot of fun activities to keep us motivated and engaged, including history scavenger hunts, a unit on medieval times that included fun projects and a parent night; being a “teaching assistant” that could teach a lesson to the class as a reward, and an awesome treasure box full of cool things. She was fun, but we also knew she meant business in her classroom. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I love staying in and having a “popcorn-movie night” with my family. 🍿 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? Something with music or theater! 🎭 Or an author! 📖 What is a fun fact about you? I love to sing and I can play the piano and the trumpet. 🎤🎹🎺

Good morning We are so excited to start day 17 Today is Friday September 9th-It is Care Bears Share Your Care Day, National Teddy Bear Day, and National Wiener Schnitzel Day First Graders will be heading to Andi Mae’s today for a special treat WIXY will be here to record students singing the Pledge of Allegiance to share on the radio We have our second lunch on the lawn for September today Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Cheese Pizza Cooked Carrots Mandarin Oranges Oatmeal Cream Pie Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that shoe laces have been around for as long as shoes have? The oldest pair of shoes ever found are from 5,500 years ago and had leather laces. In your life time you’ll spend around 2 weeks of your life just tying your shoes. The end of shoe laces are often covered in plastic or metal to keep the rest of the lace from unraveling.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 16 Today is Thursday September 8th-It is National Picture Day and World Ampersand Day First Graders will be heading to Andi Mae’s tomorrow for a special treat Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chef Salad Garlic Bread Applesauce Sugar Cookie Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that redwood trees are the tallest trees in the world. They regularly grow to be over 300 foot tall. The Statue of Liberty is only 305 feet tall. Redwoods mainly grow in the states of Oregon and California and can sometimes measure as much as 20 feet across. Redwoods can also live up to 1,500 years and their bark can be up to 12 inches thick. 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 15 Today is Wednesday September 7th-It is National Acorn Squash Day, National Neither Rain nor Snow Day, National New Hampshire Day, and National Salami Day Today is Green Day for Kindergarten Color Days Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Strawberries Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that sharks do not have a single bone in their body? They are part of a group of fish that only has cartilage as their skeleton. Others members of this group include animals such as rays, sawfish, and skate. 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 14 Today is Tuesday September 6th-It is National Coffee Ice Cream Day and National Read a Book Day Remember that tomorrow is Green Day for Kindergarten Color Days, so please remember to wear green to help our friends learn their colors. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chicken Nuggets Green Beans Pears Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that hippos do not need to brush their teeth? One reason is that their large teeth grind together enough to remove any tartar or build up on them. Another reason is because they live near birds that will pick things out of their teeth for them. 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.

Introducing Staff Spotlight! We will periodically be making posts about the amazing staff we have at BHES so you can get to know the people your students spend their days with! Meet Hilary Whitt! Hometown: Saint Joseph Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Marriott - Kindergarten! She used to pull out our loose teeth and it was so sweet. When it was our birthday she used to let us bring in mixes and supplies or cake and we would make it during class and then give it to the cooks! 🎂 What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Be with my family and play sports. 🥎🏐🏀 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? Waitress. I love serving, meeting and talking to people. Then an FBI agent. 🧐 Thanks for all you do for our 4th grade students Mrs. Whitt!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 11 Today is Wednesday August 31st-It is National Eat Outside Day, National South Carolina Day, and National Trail Mix Day Today is Red day in Kindergarten. Check out all of the red we are wearing today Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun Baked Beans Orange Slices Fudge Cookie Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that red is Mr. Click’s favorite color? Red is one of the threeOn the rainbow, red has to be the fastest color because it has the longest distance to travel from one end to the other and still get to the same place at the same time as the other colors. Red is one of the first colors that humans ever used to paint with which started out being used in ancient cave paintings. 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.

BHES September Menu Printable: https://5il.co/1h8e3 Don't forget you can find the menu on the website and our app!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 9 Today is Monday August 29th-It is National Chop Suey Day and National Lemon Juice Day Today is picture day. Remember when we meet in the gym in the morning, we should not have any food out and should keep our water bottles closed. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Dog on Bun Bag of Ruffles Chips Celery & Dip Grapes Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that most lemons trees produce fruit all year long? Lemons are actually a hybrid between two other fruits called the citron and lime. One table spoon of lemon juice has just 3 Calories in it. Although lemons are really tart to eat all on their own, they are great to add to other foods and when baking because they have a lot vitamin C, carbohydrates, and fiber. They also contain potassium, vitamin B, and even some protein.The acid in lemon juice can be used to keep other fruit from turning brown. 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.

Picture day is Monday for BHES, BHJH & BHRA. To order your student's pictures, please go to https://inter-state.com/order and enter the corresponding code below. BHES - 68810R BHJH - 68796D BHRA - 68806NA

Good morning We are so excited to start day 8 Today is Friday August 26th-It is National Dog Day, National Cherry Popsicle Day, and National Women’s Equality Day Remember that Picture Day is on Monday, August 29th. Remember when we meet in the gym that we make a nice straight line for our class. We speak in inside voices. We make sure to look and listen to an adult Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Dog on Bun Bag of Ruffles Chips Celery & Dip Grapes Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that there are some mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to their young? One type of mammal that lays eggs is the duck-billed platypus which many of us are more familiar with. Another egg laying mammal is the echidna, which is an animal that sort of looks like a miniature anteater with quills. 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 are HOOPing to have a great time in PE this year! Students are practicing different skills with hula hoops, including regular hooping, jump roping with hoops, jumping through hoops (great practice for adulthood 😜), and spinning hoops!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 7 Today is Thursday August 25th-It is National Banana Split Day and National Park Service Founders Day Remember that Picture Day is on Monday, August 29th. Remember when we meet in the gym that we make a nice straight line for our class. We speak in inside voices. We make sure to look and listen to an adult Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Refried Beans Mandarin Oranges Fig Newton Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is:Did you know that Thursday was named after the Norse god, Thor. So really it should be Thorsday. Also there are a few differences between the Norse version of Thor and the superhero version. The Norse version had red hair but Marvel always shows him with blond hair. The Norse Thor’s hammer is just a regular sized hammer, while the Marvel version has a huge one. The Marvel Thor can fly why spinning his hammer, but the Norse version got around in his chariot pulled by his two goats. 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 4 Today is Monday August 22nd-It is National Tooth Fairy Day, National Pecan Torte Day, and National Be an Angel Day Remember that Picture Day is August 29th. Teachers will be sending home order forms with students during the first days of school. Pictures can be ordered online before and after Picture Day. The order code is 68810RF. You can go online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/68810RF to order your pictures. Students will also need to return their Technology Use Agreement forms as soon as possible Remember to give your teacher any notes about how you are getting home or leaving early to your teacher first thing in the morning. Also, make sure to give your lunch money to your teachers so they can send it to the office. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Macaroni and Cheese Day, Cheese Filled Breadstick, Peas, and Cinnamon ApplesauceMilk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Second, third, and fourth grade students will be able to take their Chromebooks home each day. Part of that responsibility is that students need to charge their Chromebook to 100% every day and make sure they keep track of their charger. Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that the average pencil can be sharpened 17 times, write about 45,000 words, and draw a line 35 miles long before running out. Pencils can even write in space, upside down, and underwater. Before we had rubber erasers for pencils, some people used a rolled up piece of white bread. 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 2 Today is Thursday August 18th-It is National Fajita Day and National Ice Cream Pie Day Remember that Picture Day is August 29th. Teachers will be sending home order forms with students during the first days of school. Students will also need to return their Technology Use Agreement forms as soon as possible Lunch link-https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining Check out the BHES Parent's Club-https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924 Second, third, and fourth grade students will be able to take their Chromebooks home each day. Part of that responsibility is that students need to charge their Chromebook to 100% every day and make sure they keep track of their charger. Today’s fun fact is: For a short time people were able to send kids in the mail. In 1913 the Postal Office started the parcel post service for packages over 4 pounds. Between 1913 and 1915 there are at least 7 cases where parents sent their children somewhere by mail, most often for them to visit their grandparents. Buying at stamp seemed to be cheaper than buying a train ticket. The Post Master general eventually banned being able send people in the mail. 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.

A giant shout out to our custodial staff for all their hardwork this summer (and everyday)! We appreciate you all SO MUCH! Not pictured: Dave

We need bus drivers! If interested, contact Tammy Duncan at 217-759-7261. We can help you get licensed!

Reminder:One week from today BHES is having Kindergarten Orientation and Open House. Kindergarten Orientation will start at 5:30 in each teacher's classroom. Students will practice riding a bus and teachers will provide families with an overview of what the school year will be like. The Open House for Preschool, First, Second, Third, and Fourth grade students will begin at 6:00 and end around 7:00. Feel free to come as you please to meet your teachers for the year, see your classroom, drop off you school supplies, and tour around the building. Can't wait to see everyone and get the new school year started!

BHES August Menu Printable: https://5il.co/1fiyq

BHCUSD #1 is looking for a Director or Technology. Please contact Mr. Scott Watson to apply.