Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

It’s our final week of Kids Heart Challenge!  We are having a blast learning about our hearts, and I’m so proud of our students and families for creating a community of live savers!   We past our $7,500 goal over the weekend. Now we want to aim to pass last years donation total of $10,600. There is still time to register and help us bring in donations for this great cause. Here’s how you can help: Register: http://www2.heart.org/goto/Bismarck_Henning_Elem · Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch a 2-minute video to know Hands-Only CPR, spot the signs of a stroke and more! · Share link with friends and family through social media, text and/or email

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 113 of our school year. Today is Tuesday February 20th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. A responsible person makes sure to make healthy choices. Instead of drinking that can of soda, you could instead grab a glass of water. If you want to grab for a bag of chips replace it with an apple or orange. If you can choose between playing outside or playing hours of video game, you should head out for some fresh air. The Eastern IL Foodbank will be in town on Monday, February 26th. If you plan to attend and have never attended an EIF distribution, we encourage you to visit www.eifclient.com to pre-register. Please note, pre-registering is not required and does not reserve a spot in line. Those attending should bring boxes, bags, or carts to transport food. 11:00am-11:30am @ Andi Mae’s in Bismarck 12:00pm-12:45pm @ Christman Park (near basketball courts) in Rossville This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have our list of students who will be silly stinging Mrs. Foster. Remember that anyone who earns over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click after our event is all wrapped up. As of this morning our school has already earned $7,817 in donations which is past of our $7,500 overall school goal. Our top earning is class is Mrs. Warren’s with $954. Ms. Johnson class has the most student registered with 11. Second grade has the most overall donations at $1,978 and first grade is in second place with $1,682. We have three students over $300 in donations so far, those students are Aria Heden, Abry Olson, and Leighton Drake 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 Cereal Bar String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Cheeseburger on a Bun Oven Fries Corn Peaches Rice Krispy Treat Milk Fun Fact Did you know that jellyfish have no brains, hearts, bones, and eyes? Jellyfish have been on Earth for millions of years, even before dinosaurs existed. Jellyfish are mostly made up of water with stinging tentacles and one hole for food to both go in and out. 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 112 of our school year. Today is Friday February 16th There is no school on Monday February 19th due to Presidents Day This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. A responsible person make sure to help keep their classroom organized. If you borrow material or a book from your teacher, you are responsible for making sure it goes back where you got it from. Look around your classroom and see if there are any areas you know you can help keep organized The Eastern IL Foodbank will be in town on Monday, February 26th. If you plan to attend and have never attended an EIF distribution, we encourage you to visit www.eifclient.com to pre-register. Please note, pre-registering is not required and does not reserve a spot in line. Those attending should bring boxes, bags, or carts to transport food. 11:00am-11:30am @ Andi Mae’s in Bismarck 12:00pm-12:45pm @ Christman Park (near basketball courts) in Rossville This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have our list of students who will be silly stinging Mrs. Foster. Remember that anyone who earns over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click after our event is all wrapped up. As of this morning our school has already earned $7,018 in donations which is 94% of our $7,500 overall school goal. Our top earning is class is Mrs. Warren’s with $867. Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Warren’s classes have the most student registered with 10 each. Second grade has the most overall donations at $1,712 and fourth grade is in second place with $1518. We have three students over $300 in donations so far, those students are Aria Heden, Abry Olson, and Leighton Drake 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 Chef Salad Garlic Bread Peaches Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Tigers are great swimmers? Unlike most types of cats, Tigers like being in water and spend time cooling off in streams. 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 elementary school principal for the 24-25 school year. Interested candidates should send the following to Mr. Scott Watson: letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation. BHCUSD Attn: Mr. Scott Watson 17344 E 2750 N Rd, Box 350 Bismarck, IL 61814 or email the documents to watsons@bismarck.k12.il.us

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 111 of our school year. Today is Thursday February 15th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. A responsible person make sure to keep their space organized and their area clean. After finishing work, a project, or playing, responsible people make sure they keep things in good shape and put things where they belong. The Eastern IL Foodbank will be in town on Monday, February 26th. If you plan to attend and have never attended an EIF distribution, we encourage you to visit www.eifclient.com to pre-register. Please note, pre-registering is not required and does not reserve a spot in line. Those attending should bring boxes, bags, or carts to transport food. 11:00am-11:30am @ Andi Mae’s in Bismarck 12:00pm-12:45pm @ Christman Park (near basketball courts) in Rossville This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have our list of students who will be silly stinging Mrs. Foster. Remember that anyone who earns over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click after our event is all wrapped up. As of this morning our school has already earned $6,442 in donations which is 86% of our $7,500 overall school goal. Our top earning is class is Mrs. Warren’s with $867. Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Schaumburg’s classes have the most student registered with 9 each. Second grade has the most overall donations at $1,670 and fourth grade is in second place with $1,306. We have three students over $300 in donations so far, those students are Aria Heden, Abry Olson, and Leighton Drake 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 Yogurt Cup Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Hot Dog on a Bun Baked Beans Mixed Fruit Rice Krispy Milk Fun Fact Did you know that there are three main types of honey bees? The queen runs the whole hive and is the only one that lays eggs to grow more bees. Worker bees are all female and they do all the food finding, hive building, and protection. Drones are all males and help the queen to make eggs. 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 a technology aide. For further information or to apply, please contact Mr. Scott Watson at swatson@bismarck.k12.il.us or 217-759-7261.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 110 of our school year. Today is Wednesday February 14th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. A responsible person thinks through what will happen and understand the impact of the things that they say or do. We have a 1:00 early dismissal on today. We will also be having Valentine’s Day parties in the classroom with parents welcome to join in the fun and games. Huge thank you to our BHES Parents’ Club for organizing all the activities and goodies. The Eastern IL Foodbank will be in town on Monday, February 26th. If you plan to attend and have never attended an EIF distribution, we encourage you to visit www.eifclient.com to pre-register. Please note, pre-registering is not required and does not reserve a spot in line. Those attending should bring boxes, bags, or carts to transport food. 11:00am-11:30am @ Andi Mae’s in Bismarck 12:00pm-12:45pm @ Christman Park (near basketball courts) in Rossville This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have our list of students who will be silly stinging Mrs. Foster. Remember that anyone who earns over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click after our event is all wrapped up. As of this morning our school has already earned $6,181 in donations which is 82% of our $7,500 overall school goal. Our top earning is class is Mrs. Warren’s with $827. Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Schaumburg’s classes have the most student registered with 9 each. Second grade has the most overall donations at $1,511 and fourth grade is in second place with $1,293. We have three students over $300 in donations so far, those students are Aria Heden, Abry Olson, and Leighton Drake 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 Waffle Bites Goldfish Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Spaghetti Green Beans Bosco Stick Strawberries Valentine Sugar Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you know that 1 in 10 people are left-handed? Boys are more often left handed than girls. Some famous left-handed people are Leonardo DaVinci and Albert Einstein. 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 109 of our school year. Today is Tuesday February 13th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. A responsible person does not play until their work is done and does not pretend to have work that they have not.. We have a 1:00 early dismissal on Tomorrow February 14th. We will also be having Valentine’s Day parties in the classroom with parents welcome to join in the fun and games. Huge thank you to our BHES Parents’ Club for organizing all the activities and goodies. The Eastern IL Foodbank will be in town on Monday, February 26th. If you plan to attend and have never attended an EIF distribution, we encourage you to visit www.eifclient.com to pre-register. Please note, pre-registering is not required and does not reserve a spot in line. Those attending should bring boxes, bags, or carts to transport food. 11:00am-11:30am @ Andi Mae’s in Bismarck 12:00pm-12:45pm @ Christman Park (near basketball courts) in Rossville This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have our list of students who will be silly stinging Mrs. Foster. Remember that anyone who earns over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click after our event is all wrapped up. As of this morning our school has already earned $5,600 in donations which is 76% of our $7,500 overall school goal. 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 Pizza Burger Cooked Carrots Applesauce Milk Fun Fact Did you know that the largest shark is the whale shark which can grow up to 60 feet long? The Greenland sharks have the longest lifespan of all sharks at 400 years. Bull sharks can survive in freshwater and have been found over 4000 miles up the Amazon! 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're in our second week of our Kids Heart Challenge, aiming to earn donations for the American Heart Association and spread information about keeping our heart, brain, and lungs strong, Hands-Only CPR, stroke warning signs, and stress-relief techniques. Our school fundraising goal is $7,500, and we are already at 70% of that goal. Last year, we raised over $10,000 for the AHA, and it looks like we are well on our way to surpassing that amount this year. Students have several extra goals they can achieve besides earning Heart Hero keychains. The first 25 students who raise $25 will get to silly string Mrs. Foster on the last day of our challenge, Friday, February 23rd. Any student who raises over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click in the face (look for an official date at the end of our challenge). Additionally, any student who raises $25 or more in donations will have their name entered into a drawing for a large Avocado stuffed toy. Keep up the great work, everyone! If your student would still like to register and begin helping this great cause, check out the flyer for information about the app and the QR code to register on the Kids Heart Challenge website.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 108 of our school year. Today is Monday February 12th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. You can practice being responsible by thinking before you act and thinking before you talk. We have a 1:00 early dismissal on Wednesdat February 14th. We will also be having Valentine’s Day parties in the classroom with parents welcome to join in the fun and games. Huge thank you to our BHES Parents’ Club for organizing all the activities and goodies. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have our list of students who will be silly stinging Mrs. Foster. Remember that anyone who earns over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click after our event is all wrapped up. As of this morning our school has already earned $5,250 in donations which is 70% of our $7,500 overall school goal. 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 Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissant Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Chips & Salsa Corn Pineapple Milk Fun Fact Did you know that a lion's roar can be heard from as far as five miles away, making it one of the loudest roars in the animal kingdom? A lion's roar can help establish and defend its territory, warning other lions to stay away. 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 107 of our school year. Today is Friday February 9th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. You can practice being responsible by being a good example and doing your best This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have our list of students who will be silly stinging Mrs. Foster. Remember that anyone who earns over $100 in donations will get to pie Mr. Click after our event is all wrapped up. As of this morning our school has already earned $3,766 in donations which is 50% of our $7,500 overall school goal. 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-tarts Colby Jack Cheese Cubes Fruit Juice Milk Lunch CHOWHALL CHALLENGE Boneless Chicken Wings Mozzerella Sticks Mandarin Oranges Ice Cream Sandwich Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Australia has the most amount of reptiles in the world,over 750 different species!? Most species are some sort of goannas, skinks, geckos, dragon lizards, and flap-footed lizards. The largest reptile in Australia is the Saltwater Crocodile and the most popular to see is the Dragon Lizard 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 105 of our school year. Today is Wednesday February 7th We have an early dismissal today @ 11:30 This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. You can practice being responsible by using self control and self-discipline. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. We already have 21 people who have earned $25 or more in donations, meaning there are only 4 more spots for people to silly string Mrs. Foster 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 Pull Apart String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch No Lunch Today Fun Fact Did you know that Lions are the only big cats that live in groups called prides, consisting of several related females and their young, along with a few male lions? Lionesses, the female lions, do most of the hunting for the pride and work together to take down large animals like zebras and wildebeests. 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 104 of our school year. Today is Tuesday February 6th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. You can practice being responsible by persevering and always doing your best, especially when something is hard. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will continue today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. 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 Goldfish Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken Patty on a Bun Corn Applesauce Milk Fun Fact Did you know that the world’s heaviest carrot weighed over 22 pounds? Carrots are made up of 88% of water. Carrots are rich in beta carotene which your body makes into Vitamin A. Carrots also have a lot of potassium and vitamin B. 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 103 of our school year. Today is Monday February 5th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. You can practice being responsible by taking care of you supplies and clean up after yourself. Warm Fuzzy Winners for January and February will join Mr. Click at breakfast tomorrow for donuts. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will begin today and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. 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 Pancake & Sausage Bites Fruit Juice Milk Lunch BBQ Pork on a Bun Oven Fries Pears Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Mars is named after the Roman god of war, Mars, because of its red color. Mars gets its reddish color because the iron minerals in the solil has rusted from exposure to water and air. 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 102 of our school year. Today is Friday February 2nd This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Responsibility. You can practice being responsible by taking responsibility for your actions and accepting the consequences of any of your negative actions. We have our next Fuzzy Friday event today at 1:30 for the Prek, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. On Tuesday, Mr. Click will take all of January and all of February’s Warm Fuzzy recipients in the cafeteria for donuts during school breakfast time. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will begin on February 5th and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information today about how to register and begin supporting the work of the American Heart Association. 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 Muffin Colby Jack Cheese Cubes Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Country Fried Steak w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Mandarin Oranges MIlk Fun Fact Did you know that today is Grounhog’s Day? Today is a day where we rely on a groundhog seeing its shadow or not to predict when spring will begin. The most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, came out of his burrow today and did not see his shadow, which means we will have an early spring. Who would have thought that a ground hog would be such an accurate weather person? 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 100 of our school year. Today is Wednesday January 31st This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. Always remember that fair and equal are not the same. Fair is getting what each person needs to be successful. Also keep the Golden Rule in mind for treating others how you want to be treated. We have our next Fuzzy Friday event this Friday at 1:30 for the Prek, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. This weeks Social Emotional Lesson Theme will be over Self-Management and Relationship Skills. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will begin on February 5th and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information after our kick-off assembly on February 1st. 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 Goldfish Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Hot Ham & Cheese Ruffles Mixed Fruit Milk Fun Fact Did you that most fish do not have eyelids? FIsh do not really need eyelids since they are in water all the time which can immediately wash out anything that gets stuck in them. Oddly, fish do still sleep even though they cannot close their eyes. Sharks on the other hand, do have eyelids which help protect their eyes when they attack their prey. 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 99 of our school year. Today is Tuesday January 30th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. A great way to show that you are fair is keeping in mind how your actions will impact others. We have our next Fuzzy Friday event this Friday at 1:30 for the Prek, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. This weeks Social Emotional Lesson Theme will be over Self-Management and Relationship Skills. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will begin on February 5th and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information after our kick-off assembly on February 1st. 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 Ham, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Fruit Juice Milk Lunch French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Pears Milk Fun Fact Did you that know frogs drink water through their skin? They have a special area on their stomachs called the “drinking patch” that absorbs water into their bodies. 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 98 of our school year. Today is Monday January 29th This month for Character Counts we will be talking about and going over tips over Fairness. An idea to keep in mind with being fair is to think about teamwork and how it is a good thing that makes people play fair. As a team everyone has to do their part and to be a part of the team. We have our next Fuzzy Friday event this Friday at 1:30 for the Prek, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. This weeks Social Emotional Lesson Theme will be over Self-Management and Relationship Skills. This year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge will begin on February 5th and run through February 23. Students will bring home more specific information after our kick-off assembly on February 1st. 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 Waffles Beef Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Fish Sticks Corn Mixed Fruit Milk Fun Fact Did you that know that there are over 1,000 different kinds of bats in the world? Thirteen of these species are native to Illinios. Some of those bats are the Little Brown Bat, Indiana Bat, Gray Bat, and Eastern Red Bat. Six of our 13 bat species are either endangered or threatened due to things like habitat loss, cave closures, and disease. 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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Camp Invention plans are underway for Bismarck-Henning! You do not need to be a Bismarck student, but you do need to be a current kindergarten-5th grade student. Use code SUM35 before 2/15 to save $35. Camp will be 4 days this summer (May 28-31) from 8:00-4:00. Go to https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention to register!