Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

The Bismarck-Henning Community Unit School District Foundation is looking for 5 community members to join the committee. Letters of interest should be sent to Mr. Scott Watson at swatson@bismarck.k12.il.us by January 15th. The BHCUSD Board will choose the 5 committee members.

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 71 of our school year. Today is Monday December 4th December continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Caring. A great way to practice caring is by being generous. Now is a great time of year to give to those in need either by donating items to a charity or volunteering your time to help someone who needs help. 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 have our Winter Concert on December 7th at 6:30 in the Wilcox Gym. On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Ham, Egg, and Cheese Croissant Rice Crispy Treat Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken Patty on a Bun Corn Applesauce Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Slugs Have Four Noses? Slugs actually have tentacles that they use to smell, and they technically have four of them. 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 70 of our school year. Today is Friday December 1st December continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Responsibility. The greatest place to start with being responsible is to always do your best. This will look different for each person but you have to check in with yourself and ask are you trying your hardest. 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 have Fuzzy Friday today at 1:30 in the gym for PreK, K, and 1 We have our Winter Concert on December 7th at 6:30 in the Wilcox Gym. On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Bagel with Cream Cheese Graham Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch BBQ Pork on Bun Celery & Dip Orange Slices Jonny Pop Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Dragonflies Have Six Legs but Can’t Walk? Although they’re great fliers, their legs are only used for landing and grabbing onto things- not walking. 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.

SRO Damilano read to our kindergarten classes yesterday. She is so excited to be in our district!

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 69 of our school year. Today is Thursday November 30th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. For our last respect tip, I will talk again about the best example which is to follow the Golden Rule of treating others the way you want to be treated. 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 have our Winter Concert on December 7th at 6:30 in the Wilcox Gym. On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Assorted Muffins Yogurt Cup Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Ravioli Bosco Stick Broccoli Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Cows Have Four Stomachs? Cows actually have one large stomach that contains four compartments to aid them through the different stages of digestion. 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 68 of our school year. Today is Wednesday November 29th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. Today’s saying to think on is “Respect is learned, earned, and returned.” Think about ways you can respect teach respect. Simple ways could included using kind words such as please and thank you and complimenting others for doing hard work. 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 have our Winter Concert on December 7th at 6:30 in the Wilcox Gym On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Egg & Cheese Omelet Potato Coins Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Spaghetti Green Beans Strawberries Confetti Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you know that if stored properly Honey Never Spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3000 years old and still perfectly edible. 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 67 of our school year. Today is Tuesday November 28th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. Today’s saying to think on is “If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself.” Think about ways you can respect and be kind to yourself and use some of those steps to respect those around you. 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 have our Winter Concert on December 7th at 6:30 in the Wilcox Gym On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Glazed Donut Pull Apart String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Mini Corndogs Green Beans Pear Rice Krispy Treat Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Fish Can Drown in Water? Like humans, fish need oxygen. So, if there isn’t enough oxygen in the water, they will suffocate. 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 66 of our school year. Today is Monday November 27th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. A saying to think about for respect is “It is better to be loved than fear.” Something to ask yourself and think about is what are somethings that people you respect do? 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 have our Winter Concert on December 7th at 6:30 in the Wilcox Gym On December 14th we will have a Pictures with Santa event free to BHES families from 4:00 to 6:00. Come get your pictures with Santa Claus! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Mini Pancakes Sausage Links Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Refried Beans Apple Slices Milk Fun Fact Did you know that cows can have best friends? Cows form close friendships and can become stressed when they are separated from their best friends. 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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Help us help the students in the BHES/BHJH/BHRA school district! We will be collecting toys, gift cards, monetary donations, and gifts for the older students for use as Christmas gifts! Drop off at the Bismarck Community Fire Protection District on December 2nd or 3rd, OR bring items to the Christmas Programs and we'll have a table set up in the Wilcox Lobby. We'd love your help in servicing our community! *If you can't make one of these dates, please reach out to us! We'd be happy to meet you or make other arrangements!*

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 65 of our school year. Today is Tuesday November 21st November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. We can continue giving our respect and thanks to those that help us. Over Thanksgiving you can show respect and give thanks to family. Your family are the people who care about you the very most and make sure you are safe, happy, and healthy 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. Remember we have no school tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday for Thanksgiving. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Honey Graham Cereal Bar Colby Jack Cheese Cubes Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken & Cheese Crispito Sweet Corn Pears Milk Fun Fact Did you know that carrots were originally purple? It wasn’t until the 17th century that Dutch growers cultivated the orange variety of carrots that we’re familiar with today. 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 64 of our school year. Today is Monday November 20th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. We can continue giving our respect and thanks to those that help us. Other people here at school we can show thanks to are all the staff that help make our days great. These include the lunch team, librarian, music and PE teachers, secretaries, speech teachers, the social worker, and the nurse. 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. Remember next week we only have school on Today and Tomorrow. We have Wednesday off so you can all help your families prepare for Thanksgiving on Thursday. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Assorted Pop-Tart Beef Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Soft Tacos Tortilla Chips & Salsa Pineapple Sugar Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you that dolphins sleep with one eye open? This is because they only let half of their brain sleep at a time since they need to keep swimming even while they sleep. 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 63 of our school year. Today is Friday November 17th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. During this time be work on giving thanks which is a great way to show respect to those who help us. One important person in your life that deserve respect and thanks is your teacher. Your teacher dedicates a lot of their time to make sure each and every day is the best for you and you have every chance to learn. 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. Remember next week we only have school on Monday and Tuesday. We have Wednesday off so you can all help your families prepare for Thanksgiving on Thursday. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Honey Graham Cereal Bar Goldfish Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Hot Dog on a Bun Cheetos Apple Slices Milk Fun Fact Did you that Hummingbirds can’t walk? Despite their ability to fly forwards, backward, and hover up and down, hummingbirds can’t actually walk on their tiny legs. 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 62 of our school year. Today is Thursday November 16th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. Besides showing respect to the people around you and that you work with, you can also take time to show respect for your environment. This could mean keeping your classroom clean, making sure not to leave a mess in the bathroom, and not littering by throwing trash on the ground. 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. Please remember that most mornings are going to be pretty chilly for the next 3 or 4 months, so everyone should remember to bring their coats/jackets as well as hats and gloves. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Assorted Cereal String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken Tender Snack Wrap Carrots & Dip Grapes Juice Milk Fun Fact Did you that a blue whale’s tongue can weigh as much as an elephant? Blue whales themselves can grow up to 90 feet long with some over 100 feet and can weigh between 200,000 and 300,000 pounds. Depending on what type of elephant they can weigh between 8,000 and 13,000 pounds. 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.

Meet Kelly Wallace Hometown: Rossville, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Tracey Watson! She always saw the potential in every kid and always brought out the best in me. Ms. Watson has a big heart and still to this day I look up to her! What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I enjoy spending time with my family and gardening. 🥦🥕🌽 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would enjoy anything in the medical field or counseling children. 🩺 What is a fun fact about you? I love anything chocolate! 🍫 We are so glad to have you at BHES, Nurse Kelly! Thanks for taking care of our students when they are under the weather, need a bandaid, or need a hug!

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 61 of our school year. Today is Wednesday November 15th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. Even if people around you are not showing you respect, it’s NOT okay to be disrespectful to others. What should you do if others in the class are being disrespectful to you? 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. Please remember that most mornings are going to be pretty chilly for the next 3 or 4 months, so everyone should remember to bring their coats/jackets as well as hats and gloves. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Mini Pancake & Sausage Bites Fruit Juice Milk Lunch THANKSGIVING MEAL Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Hawaiian Roll w/ Butter Applesauce Pumpkin Bar w/ Icing Milk Fun Fact Did you know that although they are ferocious, alligators have some limits to what they can do? Alligators cannot move backwards. Alligators cannot stick out their tongue. Alligators also cannot open their mouths if their keepers/trainers simple use their hands to hold it shut. 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 60 of our school year. Today is Tueday November 14th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. To work on being respectful you should tell yourself, “I need to treat everyone the same by accepting their differences, whether they are my friends or people I don’t know very well.” 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. Please remember that most mornings are going to be pretty chilly for the next 3 or 4 months, so everyone should remember to bring their coats/jackets as well as hats and gloves. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Mini Banana Bread Loaf Beef Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Blueberries Milk Fun Fact Have you ever wondered why you breathe fog on a cold day? Cold air causes the warm moisture in our breath to turn into tiny droplets of water that appear like a small, misty cloud. You can think of what you are seeing as your body heat escaping on a chilly day. 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 59 of our school year. Today is Monday November 13th November continues our discussion of Character Counts and steps to be the best person you can be. This month we will be focusing on Respect. A question to ask yourself today is, “How does it make you feel when people are rude?” Taking time to think about how you would feel should help you avoid making other people feel the same. 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. Please remember that most mornings are going to be pretty chilly for the next 3 or 4 months, so everyone should remember to bring their coats/jackets as well as hats and gloves. Tomorrow, I will be serving the latest 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade Warm Fuzzy winners donuts during breakfast in the morning. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Graham Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch French Bread Boat Cooked Carrots Cottage Cheese Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you know that a hippo can run up to 19 miles per hour? Now that’s nowhere as quick as the fastest land animal, the cheetah, that can run 70 miles per hour but it is quicker than most people who only run at 8 or 9 miles per hour. 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.

BHES took time out of our day to recognize, honor, and show our gratitude to all of our veterans and active-duty service members. We cannot say thank you enough for the sacrifices and service these brave men and women have made for our community and country. Thank and Happy Veterans Day.

Does your student need a winter coat? See below for information on the Danville Firefighters coat giveaway.