Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

From Officer Damilano: September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The warning signs to look for include changes in behavior, especially those that are entirely new and related to a sudden loss or change, increased use of alcohol or drugs, isolating from family and friends and visiting or calling people to say goodbye. It’s important for those struggling with thoughts of suicide to feel a sense of connection to family, friends and their community. This connection can be strengthened by making a deliberate effort to check in with friends and family or meeting new people, also encouraging them to attend events! We have many fun events happening at BHRA and in Vermilion County. Please reach out to your friends. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, along with prevention and crisis resources.

Interested on being a part of the BHCUSD foundation? Email a letter of interest to bismarck-henningfoundation@bismarck.k12.il.us. The BH Board of Education will be in charge of the selection process. Information about the foundation can be found here: https://5il.co/2wtj7

Register now for Devilette Dance Camp! Open to ages 6-13 from any school! Registration Form: https://5il.co/2wkel

BHES Parent's Club Blanket Fundraiser! Here is the form sent home this week with BHES students. The Parent's Club is excited to be a part of adding some Blue Devil branding projects to the grade school. These will be great for the rest of the fall athletic season, keeping warm this winter, and also great to spread out on the ground for a track meet or a summer picnic! Turnaround for the blankets will be around 7 days once submitted after all of the forms have been collected. Checks can be payable to BHES Parent’s Club. Any student participant will be entered into a $50 Amazon gift card drawing. Students need to turn in their sheets and money to their homeroom teachers by 9/27.

A friendly reminder as we move into the busy part of the Fall athletic season!

COMMUNITY! BHES is excited to have two great additions to the BHES Garden! Thank you to the Bismarck Men's Club and Mrs. Marxman for our new pergola and safety fence!

Lunch On The Lawn - A BHES Family Tradition!

A big thanks goes to Good 'n Wright Lawn Care and Landscaping for sprucing the front entrance at BHES! 💙

A message from Officer Damilano Hello everyone! August is National Back to School Safety Month! We are so happy to see the kiddos for the 24-25 school year. I wanted to remind parents and students of some ways to help be safe. * Walk on the sidewalk where there is one, if not walk facing the traffic as close to the side of the road as possible. * When crossing the street, stop-look left, right and left again. Make contact with drivers before crossing! * Ride your bicycle on the right side with traffic, stay alert and walk bikes across streets. * Stay seated when on the bus and always listen to the bus driver! * When driving through school zones, obey posted speed limits and make eye contact with children who are walking in the area. * When driving in school parking lots, go slow and pay attention!! Let's have a safe and wonderful year! Officer Damilano

Here is a map that shows our drop off and pick up routes. Students may enter the building at 7:50 and dismissal is at 2:40.

Back to School! The BHES Staff cannot wait for Day 1 to get here!

We have one more set of teachers finishing out their Summer Reading Challenge! Mrs. Dukes and Mrs. Myers are reading a book their friend likes! You can bring your BINGO board to open house tonight and give it to these ladies! Make sure you snap a picture in front of the amazing balloon arch they made too! See you tonight! 💙📚🍦

BHES staff is working hard to get classrooms ready for our students! Don't forget about open house tomorrow. You can meet your teacher, check out your classroom, and drop off your school supplies! See you tomorrow!

Mr. Watson is taking advantage of the BHES Book Box before it gets put away until next summer! Have you crossed this off of your Summer Reading Challenge yet? 📚#willreadforicecream 🍦

Check out the fort Mrs. Olson built to finish off her Summer Reading Challenge! Make sure to send your picture to adukes@bismarck.k12.il.us when you get finished with your challenge! ☺️📚

It is not too late to register for Youth Cheer Camp Registrations will be taken clear up until the morning of Open to all students entering K-8th Grade from ALL SCHOOLS! Registration form: https://5il.co/2qzui Contact Coach Tidwell at stidwell@bismarck.k12.il.us with any questions!

August is almost here! Check out these upcoming important dates for BHES families:

Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 2024 Same menus for BHES/BHJH/BHRA Printable Breakfast: https://5il.co/2scxw Printable Lunch: https://5il.co/2scxx Don't forget, you apply for free-reduced meals within your TeacherEase registration. Click yes when it prompts you to fill out the form, or you can find it under the miscellaneous tab.

Have you read a book you are unsure of for the Summer Reading Challenge? Mrs. Watson found one she was unsure of! 🤭 Don't worry, Mrs. Watson doesn't want your teeth and you still have plenty of time to complete your challenge to qualify for a trip to Andi Mae's! 🍦

BHES/BHJH/BHRA Online Registration is OPEN! Registration for returning students can be completed completely online through TeacherEase this year! All students need to be registered by Thursday, August 1st. Secretaries will be available in the JH/HS cafeteria on August 1st from 8am-noon and 3pm-7pm for new student registrations and those that need help with online registration. Pre-K must register in person. K, 6th, 9th, and 12th graders are required to stop in on August 1st to drop off required physical/immunization records.