Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 37 of our school year. Today is Wednesday October 11th. 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. Today is Kindergarten Color Day:Black. Tomorrow we have our October Fuzzy Friday for the PreK, Kindergarten, and First Grade. We moved it to Thursday so we could visit the fire station on Friday On Friday students will be taking a trip to the Bismarck Fire Station to tour the station and learn about Fire Prevention with our local firefighters and paramedics. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on October 18th and 19th from 4 to 8PM each day. The schedule is open for parents to make an appointment. This link should allow you to log in/create an account in order to pick a time to meet with your teacher(s) https://ptc1536850752.ptcwizard.com/parent/. Please contact our office at (217)759-7251 if you need any assistance. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd We will be holding our Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 26th from 5:30 to 7:30. We will have our cars loaded with candy parked by the playground on the blacktop. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Breakfast Pizza Goldfish Crackers Fruit Juice Lunch Turkey & Cheese Wrap Celery & Dip Fruit Cocktail Sugar Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you know that the number 9 is Mr. Click? Nine is the largest single digit you will ever us to create any multidigit number. 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 36 of our school year. Today is Tuesday October 10th. 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. Tomorrow is Kindergarten Color Day:Black. Make sure to wear your best black to help our kindergartners practice their colors Parent-Teacher Conferences are on October 18th and 19th from 4 to 8PM each day. The schedule is open for parents to make an appointment. This link should allow you to log in/create an account in order to pick a time to meet with your teacher(s) https://ptc1536850752.ptcwizard.com/parent/. Please contact our office at (217)759-7251 if you need any assistance. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd We will be holding our Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 26th from 5:30 to 7:30. We will have our cars loaded with candy parked by the playground on the blacktop. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Next Morning Bagel w/ Cream Cheese Graham Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Hot Dog on Bun French Fries Orange Slices Milk Fun Fact Did you know that human teeth are the only part of the body that can’t heal themselves. Teeth are not made of live tissue and are coated in enamel, which can’t spontaneously regenerate. Sounds like you have another reason to make sure to brush your teeth every 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.

Oops! Forgot to attach Mrs. Benjamin's picture to the first post! Meet Lacey Benjamin Hometown: Rossville, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? One of my favorite teachers was my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Dean. I remember she made learning so much fun! She made me laugh a lot and I always looked forward to coming to her class every day. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I love going to watch my kids play in their sports! I also enjoy shopping with my daughter when I can. If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I have always dreamed of being a fashion designer! I still think of neat outfits I would like to create. What is a fun fact about you? I enjoy crocheting! I have made everything from blankets, hats, scarves to sweaters and stuffed animals. We are so glad to have you at BHES, Mrs. Benjamin! Thank you for being a teacher who makes students excited to come back and learn more!

Meet Lacey Benjamin Hometown: Rossville, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? One of my favorite teachers was my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Dean. I remember she made learning so much fun! She made me laugh a lot and I always looked forward to coming to her class every day. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I love going to watch my kids play in their sports!⚽🏀⚾ I also enjoy shopping with my daughter when I can. 🛍 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I have always dreamed of being a fashion designer! I still think of neat outfits I would like to create. 👗👚👜👠 What is a fun fact about you? I enjoy crocheting! I have made everything from blankets, hats, scarves to sweaters and stuffed animals. 🧵🧶 We are so glad to have you at BHES, Mrs. Benjamin! Thank you for being a teacher who makes students excited to come back and learn more!

BHES/BHJH/BHRA Parent-Teacher Conferences Register Here! The sign-up link is OPEN! https://ptc1536850752.ptcwizard.com/parent/

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 34 of our school year. Today is Wednesday October 4th. 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. Today is Kindergarten Color Day: White. There is no school on October 6th and October 9th. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on October 18th and 19th from 4 to 8PM each day. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Egg & Cheese Omelet Tri-Tater Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Macaroni & Cheese Cheese Filled Breadstick Peas & Carrots Applesauce Milk Fun Fact Did you know that adult cats are lactose intolerant? Like some humans, adult cats don’t have enough of the lactase enzyme to digest lactose from milk, causing them to get sick. Cats only have enough of that enzyme when they’re born and during the early years of their lives. Something to keep in mind when you think about giving your cat milk when it’s hungry. 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 would like to introduce you to some of our new staff members! Here is today’s staff spotlight! Meet Jenna Layden Hometown: Hoopeston, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? My high school track coach/history teacher because he pushed me to reach my full potential. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Play with my dog and go for walks. 🐶🚶‍♀️ If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would be a marine biologist and work with dolphins! 🐬 What is a fun fact about you? I discovered my love for teaching while working at a zoo! 🦓🦏🐵🐯🦒 We are so excited to have you on our team Ms. Layden! Thank goodness for that zoo that inspired you! 🥰

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 32 of our school year. Today is Monday October 2nd. 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. This Wednesday is Kindergarten Color Day: White. There is no school on October 6th and October 9th. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on October 18th and 19th from 4 to 8PM each day. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Mini Pancake Sausage Links Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Mini Corndogs Green Beans Pears Rice Krispy Treat Milk Fun Fact Did you know that October was originally the eighth month of the year? It’s name has the latin beginning “octo” which means 8 like in octopus and octagon. Now it is the 10th month after Roman emperors added two in the summer. 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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BHES is looking for a librarian. Please contact Mr. Click with any questions or to apply. sclick@bismarck.k12.il.us

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 31 of our school year. Today is Friday September 29th. 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. Today is our final Lunch on the Lawn for September. There is no school on October 6th and October 9th. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on October 18th and 19th from 4 to 8PM each day. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Hot Ham & Cheese Bag of Ruffles Chips Apple Slices Fudge Cookie Milk Fun Fact Did you know that no number before 1,000 contains the letter A? But there are plenty of E’s, I’s, O’s, U’s, and Y’s. 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 30 of our school year. Today is Thursday September 28th. 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. Tomorrow is our final Lunch on the Lawn for September. There is no school on October 6th and October 9th. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on October 18th and 19th from 4 to 8PM each day. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Graham Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Chicken Tender Snack Wrap Celery & Dip Fresh Fruit Cup Milk Fun Fact Did you know that dogs sniff good smells with their left nostril? Dogs normally start sniffing with their right nostril, then keep it there if the smell could signal danger, but they’ll shift to the left side for something pleasant. 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 29 of our school year. Today is Wednesday September 27th. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. BHES has an early dismissal @ 1:00 on today for Professional Development Today is Kindergarten Color Day: Purple This Friday is our final Lunch on the Lawn for September. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit Graham Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Spaghetti Green Beans Applesauce Breadstick Milk Fun Fact Did you know that there were active volcanoes on the moon when dinosaurs were alive?Most of the volcanoes probably stopped erupting about a billion years ago, but NASA findings have suggested there might still have been active lava flow 100 million years ago, when dinosaurs were still roaming. 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 28 of our school year. Today is Tuesday September 26th. We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy. BHES has an early dismissal @ 1:00 on tomorrow for Professional Development Tomorrow is Kindergarten Color Day: Purple Picture Retake Day is October 23rd Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Pancake on a Stick Goldfish Crackers Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Biscuits & Gravy Potato Coins Pears Milk Fun Fact Did you know that cows don’t have upper front teeth. They do have molars on top, in the back of their mouths, but where you’d expect upper incisors, cows, sheep, and goats have a thick layer of tissue called a dental pad. They use that with their bottom teeth to pull out grass. 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.

Exciting news! We have new scooters! Thanks to donations from our amazing BH community, our students have newer, bigger, safer scooters! These scooters all have handles (aka finger guards) and a bigger surface area to sit on! Thank you to all who donated. Our students were SO excited to use these this week! 💙

Good morning We are so excited to begin day 27 of our school year. Today is Monday September 25th. 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. Thank you to all the students and families who came out for Family Movie Night. We had a good turn out and hope that everyone enjoyed the movies and popcorn. BHES has an early dismissal @ 1:00 on Wednesday the 27th for Professional Development This Wednesday is Kindergarten Color Day: Purple Picture Retake Day is October 23rd Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Poptarts Beef Sausage Stick Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Cottage Cheese Peaches Milk Fun Fact Did you know that cats have fewer toes on their back paws? Like most four-legged mammals, cats have five toes on the front, but their back paws only have four toes. Scientists think the four-toed back paws might help them run faster. 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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Good morning We are so excited to begin day 26 of our school year. Today is Friday September 22nd. 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. Today we have Lunch on the Lawn outside near our playground. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd AS A REMINDER: All Kindergarten and 2nd graders are required to present proof of having been examined by a licensed dentist. If you have already scheduled or submitted proof of your student’s dental exam, thank you. The Smile Illinois dentists are coming to school September 25. If you have not already, please take this opportunity to have your student visit the Smile Illinois dentist at school at no cost to you if your student is covered by Medicaid, All Kids, or Private Insurance. If you do not have private dental insurance they will see your student for $70. If you are interested in having your student see the dentist please go to www.MySchoolDentist.com and complete the online form. BHES will be having a Family Movie night on September 23rd from 6PM to 8PM. We will be showing two movies; The Lion King in the gym and Coco in the library. Free popcorn will be provided. Doors will open at 5:30 with movies starting promptly at 6PM Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Scramble String Cheese Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Deli Sub Sandwich Bag of Cheetos Carrots & Dip Grapes Milk Fun Fact Did you know that the longest English word is 189,819 letters long? I won’t spell it out here, but the full name for the protein nicknamed titin would take three and a half hours to say out loud. 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 25 of our school year. Today is Thursday September 21st. 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 Tomorrow we have Lunch on the Lawn outside near our playground. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd AS A REMINDER: All Kindergarten and 2nd graders are required to present proof of having been examined by a licensed dentist. If you have already scheduled or submitted proof of your student’s dental exam, thank you. The Smile Illinois dentists are coming to school September 25. If you have not already, please take this opportunity to have your student visit the Smile Illinois dentist at school at no cost to you if your student is covered by Medicaid, All Kids, or Private Insurance. If you do not have private dental insurance they will see your student for $70. If you are interested in having your student see the dentist please go to www.MySchoolDentist.com and complete the online form. BHES will be having a Family Movie night on September 23rd from 6PM to 8PM. We will be showing two movies; The Lion King in the gym and Coco in the library. Free popcorn will be provided. Doors will open at 5:30 with movies starting promptly at 6PM Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Mini Waffle Bites Granola Bar Fruit Juice Milk Lunch Cheeseburger on Bun French Fries Blueberries Milk Fun Fact Did you know that Sloths have more neck bones than giraffes. Despite the difference in neck length, there are more bones in the neck of a sloth than a giraffe. There are seven vertebrae in the neck of a giraffe, and in most mammals, but there are 10 in a sloth’s. 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 24 of our school year. Today is Wednesday September 20th. 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 Today is Kindergarten Color Day for Pink. Its great to see everyone wearing pink to help our kindergartners practice their colors. We have an 11:30 dismissal today for School Improvement Planning. Please make sure you send a note or call the office if your student’s dismissal routine is changing. Picture Retake Day is October 23rd AS A REMINDER: All Kindergarten and 2nd graders are required to present proof of having been examined by a licensed dentist. If you have already scheduled or submitted proof of your student’s dental exam, thank you. The Smile Illinois dentists are coming to school September 25. If you have not already, please take this opportunity to have your student visit the Smile Illinois dentist at school at no cost to you if your student is covered by Medicaid, All Kids, or Private Insurance. If you do not have private dental insurance they will see your student for $70. If you are interested in having your student see the dentist please go to www.MySchoolDentist.com and complete the online form. BHES will be having a Family Movie night on September 23rd from 6PM to 8PM. We will be showing two movies; The Lion King in the gym and Coco in the library. Free popcorn will be provided. Doors will open at 5:30 with movies starting promptly at 6PM Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Breakfast for Tomorrow Morning Breakfast Pizza Teddy Grahams Fruit Juice Milk Lunch No Lunch for Early Dismissal Fun Fact Did you know that the first oranges weren’t orange?The original oranges from Southeast Asia were a tangerine-pomelo hybrid, and they were actually green. In fact, oranges in warmer regions, such as Vietnam and Thailand, still stay green through maturity. Speaking of which, ever wonder which “orange” came first: the color or the fruit? 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.