Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

Mrs. Brink-Rutter, our school psychologist, is completing the "read a non-fiction book" challenge! 📚 Bonus points to her for reading outside as well! ☀️ How is your reading going? 🥰

📚Summer Reading Challenge 2024 has begun!📚 We have some staff members playing along as well! Mrs. Foster spent some time reading under the stars! ✨As a reminder, students who complete the whole BINGO board and send 3 pictures to Mrs. Dukes (adukes@bismarck.k12.il.us) will earn a trip to Andi Mae's in August! 🍦 Happy reading!

Camp Invention 2024 was a success! 51 Campers ranging in age from incoming 1st-6th grades: Explored design features and specialized materials to create a sports ball of their own Experimented with inclined planes and gravitational pull to build a customized ball game Got inducted into The Game of Fame for their innovative thinking and award-winning skills Explored the science of light to create their own one-of-a-kind Glow Box Investigated how light works in LEDs, fiber optics, UV, and glowing animals Created and personalized their own Lab-on-Wheels Studied hydro-related areas from flood control technology to water cleaning devices Generated new ideas as they discovered the best place to invent (hint: wherever they choose is the best!) Check out our pictures! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F13srvBGeFh11yDclEknAwFtnsWALFl2?usp=sharing

Last call to register for Camp Invention 2024: Illuminate, hosted at BHJH! Go to https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention to sign up today. We've got a full staff of instructors and teenage helpers ready to learn, dream, create, invent, and laugh with your incoming 1st-6th grader. Campers from other districts are always welcome!

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 174 of our school year. Today is Thursday May 23rd Today is the last day of school for our students. Please make sure the office has a note or has received a phone call if your student will have changes to their dismissal routine. We hope everyone has a fantastic summer with lots of relaxation and exciting adventures. We cannot wait to see everyone back for next school year starting on August 15th Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Information about the Summer EBT Program through the State of IL can be found here. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SummerEBT-fact-sheet-for-all-families.pd If you do not already qualify for free/reduced lunches, fill out the application online through TeacherEase - (Parent login, miscellaneous, free/reduced lunch application). This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver (https://5il.co/2iq0x) 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 No Breakfast Tomorrow Lunch No Lunch Today Fun Fact Did you know that the modern version of school was invented by a man called Horace Mann? People have been learning from each other ever since we have been on Earth. Mann worked to promote the idea of universal public education which is the system we have in place for school today. He also worked to begin “normal schools” which were schools specifically designed to train teachers. 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.

Sports Physicals are TOMORROW at BHRA. Make sure you send the filled out & signed packet with your student to school. Physicals are $15 with checks payable to Carle. Packet: https://5il.co/2i3i2 8:30am - Elementary Students 8:45am - JH Students 9:30am - HS Students **This does not fulfill the IL School Physical Requirement for students going into K, 6th, or 9th Grades**

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 173 of our school year. Today is Wednesday May 22nd We have Joyful Bubbles visiting us today. Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Information about the Summer EBT Program through the State of IL can be found here. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SummerEBT-fact-sheet-for-all-families.pd If you do not already qualify for free/reduced lunches, fill out the application online through TeacherEase - (Parent login, miscellaneous, free/reduced lunch application). Our last day of school with students is May 23rd. This day will be an 11:30 dismissal for students. Please make sure you send a note or call the office if your child will have any changes to their dismissal routine. Reminder that parents who are having their 4th grade students complete a sport’s physical for next year’s 5th grade sports here at school on may 23rd need to make sure to fill out both forms and bring $15. This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver (https://5il.co/2iq0x) 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 Snack'n Waffle OR Mini Waffles Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Rice Krispy Treat Milk Fun Fact Did you know that experts believe the first tool ever invented was the hand axe? The oldest known example of a carved hand axe is about 2.6 million years old. This tool was not used as a weapon but for all sorts of uses such as digging holes, cutting trees, and skinning animals 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 172 of our school year. Today is Tuesday May 21st Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Information about the Summer EBT Program through the State of IL can be found here. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SummerEBT-fact-sheet-for-all-families.pd If you do not already qualify for free/reduced lunches, fill out the application online through TeacherEase - (Parent login, miscellaneous, free/reduced lunch application). Our last day of school with students is May 23rd. This day will be an 11:30 dismissal for students. Reminder that parents who are having their 4th grade students complete a sport’s physical for next year’s 5th grade sports here at school on may 23rd need to make sure to fill out both forms and bring $15. This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver (https://5il.co/2iq0x) 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 Apple Frudel, Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart, OR Strawberry Cream Cheese Bagel Goldfish Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Pulled BBQ Pork on a Bun Oven Fries Corn Applesauce Milk Fun Fact Did you know that the beginning of summer will be on June 20th this year. The summer solstice will be the longest day of the year. The sun will travel in a curved path through the day and rise the farthest left on the horizon and set the farthest right on the horizon. 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.

On Friday May 17th, BHES helped send our BHRA 2024 graduating seniors off one final time before they all went out into the wide world. We wish them all the best of luck and hope they find success and happiness in everything they do. Congratulations Class of 2024! Here are a couple of videos of the graduates walk through BHES. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xlBR8b6wmcxr5aa2QgCnY8AvqXd7Vzzk/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1abWFexLpapLBk8hMEgvCctBVS_QwZHPV/view?usp=sharing

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 171 of our school year. Today is Monday May 20th Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Information about the Summer EBT Program through the State of IL can be found here. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SummerEBT-fact-sheet-for-all-families.pd If you do not already qualify for free/reduced lunches, fill out the application online through TeacherEase - (Parent login, miscellaneous, free/reduced lunch application). Our last day of school with students is May 23rd. This day will be an 11:30 dismissal for students. Reminder that parents who are having their 4th grade students complete a sport’s physical for next year’s 5th grade sports here at school on may 23rd need to make sure to fill out both forms and bring $15. This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. BHES has implemented changes to our Bus Rider and Car Rider lines for both Arrival and Dismissal. Please refer to these maps for an overview of the changes as well as the instructions for more specific changes. Instructions for New Arrival and Dismissal Arrival map Dismissal map Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver 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 Bagel w/Cream Cheese Beef Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Meatloaf Peas Bosco Stick Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you know that the largest flowers are known as Rafflesia? Some species of this flower can grow up to three feet across. They are known as the “Corpse Flower” for the smell they give off to attract insects that help pollinate them. Rafflesia do not have their own root systems but instead rely on other plants they attach themselves to get water and nutrients. 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.

Information about the Summer EBT Program through the State of IL can be found here. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SummerEBT-fact-sheet-for-all-families.pd If you do not already qualify for free/reduced lunches, fill out the application online through TeacherEase.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 170 of our school year. Today is Friday May 17th We will have one final Lunch on the Lawn today during each lunch period. We have our final Fuzzy Friday to honor our Fourth Grade students today Our last day of school with students is May 23rd. This day will be an 11:30 dismissal for students. This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. BHES has implemented changes to our Bus Rider and Car Rider lines for both Arrival and Dismissal. Please refer to these maps for an overview of the changes as well as the instructions for more specific changes. Instructions for New Arrival and Dismissal Arrival map Dismissal map Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver 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 Pull Apart Donut Holes OR Chocolate Donut Holes String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Turkey & Cheese Wrap Baked Lays Green Peppers w/Dip Blueberries Milk Fun Fact Did you know that dragons really exist on Earth? There are actually seven types of dragons that are alive today. The largest one is the Komodo Dragon which is the world’s largest lizard. Another is the Leafy Seadragon which is a type of seahorse that lives in the ocean. There are also bearded dragons, blue dragon sea slugs, draco lizards, Chinese Water Dragons, and the Dragon Millipede. 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.

Help us in congratulating our very own Mr. Watson! He received the IASA Superintendent of Distinction Award today in Springfield. Superintendents of Distinction are selected by their peers from their region based on leadership, communication, professionalism, and community involvement. We couldn't agree more and are so appreciative of Mr. Watson's dedication, loyalty, and exemplary leadership for our district.

Camp Invention is right around the corner (5/28-5/31)! Check out what your student will be doing at this amazing camp hosted at Bismarck Henning Junior High for any incoming 1st-6th graders in the area. Please email Aubrey Carpenter, camp director, at acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us if you are interested in signing your child(ren) up but would appreciate a bit of financial assistance. Otherwise, just Google "Camp Invention" to register for our 2024 program: Illuminate!

Today we had our 2nd Annual 4th Grade Track Meet! Students participated in 7 events - 100 m dash, (low) hurdles, discus (frisbee throw), shot put (with a softball), long jump, student choice long distance race, and 4x100 meter relay. Once the rain went away it was an amazing day and students did great! A HUGE shout-out goes to staff, parents, and BHRA alumni and seniors for helping out! 💙

Bismarck Henning Elementary School was invited to Danville District 118's annual First Grade Math Challenge this year! We took three teams consisting of a total of 10 first graders to DHS this morning to compete in the challenge, along with three amazing BHRA students as helpers. All students earned a medal and proudly sported their new "Cool kids love math" shirts as they represented their school well at the challenge.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 168 of our school year. Today is Wednesday May 15th Friday morning I will be serving donuts at breakfast for students who earned Warm Fuzzies during the last Fuzzy Friday. This students are Leah Martin, Jase Jackson, Myla Merrill, Lottie Wright, Richie Hale, Lukas Adams, Jaxon Richards, Jack Clodfelter, Evan Redenbaugh, Camber Atwell, Hunter Reardon, Hunter Rutan, Brantley Knoles, William Brumett, Eastyn Powell, Asher Foster, Marlen Paramo-Juarez, Kingston Williams, Winnie Warren, Raelynn Curry-Varner, Kinsley Rather, Brigg O’Connell, Colt Davis, Mia Carpenter, Cooper Haugen, Piper Antonini, Caidyn Long, Forrest Moody, and Rowan Chappell We will have one final Lunch on the Lawn this Friday during each lunch period. We have our final Fuzzy Friday to honor our Fourth Grade students this Friday Our last day of school with students is May 23rd. This day will be an 11:30 dismissal for students. This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. BHES has implemented changes to our Bus Rider and Car Rider lines for both Arrival and Dismissal. Please refer to these maps for an overview of the changes as well as the instructions for more specific changes. Instructions for New Arrival and Dismissal Arrival map Dismissal map Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver 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 Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Mexican Pizza Chip & Salsa Mixed Fruit Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Illinois was founded on December 8th, 1818? Illinois was the 21st state to join the country. Illinois was also the first state to ratify the 13th amendment which officially ended slavery in the United States. Our state’s nickname is the Prairie State. 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 167 of our school year. Today is Tuesday May 14th We will have one final Lunch on the Lawn this Friday during each lunch period. We have our final Fuzzy Friday to honor our Fourth Grade students this Friday Our last day of school with students is May 23rd. This day will be an 11:30 dismissal for students. This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. BHES has implemented changes to our Bus Rider and Car Rider lines for both Arrival and Dismissal. Please refer to these maps for an overview of the changes as well as the instructions for more specific changes. Instructions for New Arrival and Dismissal Arrival map Dismissal map Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver 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 Blueberry Bread Colby Jack Cheese Cubes Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Hot dog on a bun Celery & carrots w/dip Applesauce sleeves and raisins Milk Fun Fact Did you know that armadillos are nocturnal? Armadillos can roll themselves into a ball for defense. Armadillos stick their tongues out to eat and can eat over one thousand ant in one meal. Armadillos live and hide in burrows and will dive into any burrow they are near, even if it is not their own. 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 166 of our school year. Today is Monday May 13th This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character. BHES has implemented changes to our Bus Rider and Car Rider lines for both Arrival and Dismissal. Please refer to these maps for an overview of the changes as well as the instructions for more specific changes. Instructions for New Arrival and Dismissal Arrival map Dismissal map Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024. Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver 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 Cinnamon Roll Goldfish Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Orange Chicken Vegetable Fried Rice Pineapple Chocolate Fudge Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you know that mountain lions are considered one of the big cat species? The other cats in this group are lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars. Mountain lions do not roar but do make a loud screaming noise. 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.

We spent today running in memory of legendary BHES principal, Laura Girton! Mileage Club and The Fun Run were some of her favorite BHES events and we are thankful our Parents Club helps us continue these traditions! It ended up being a beautiful day to run! 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏻 ☀️