Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

It's almost time for school! Mrs. Nixon and Mrs. Foster are taking a few minutes to read before the school year starts. I would say that Harry Potter is a book about a super hero, wouldn't you? And we know lots of friends who love the wizarding world of Harry Potter! How is your reading challenge going? Don't forget to mark off the challenges as you complete them, and email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us three pictures of you completing challenges of your choice. Turn in the completed piece of paper when you return to school and you'll receive a surprise! (No worries if you have misplaced your handout. You can write them on paper and turn that in!) Here are the challenges, as a reminder: Read under a tree Read a non-fiction book Read a book from the library Read for an hour straight Read a mystery Read at the park Read to a stuffed animal Read an old favorite Read before breakfast Read in the bathtub Read in your closet Read out loud Read a book you're unsure of Read late at night Read about animals or nature Read a book your friend likes Read under a blanket fort Read a book about superheroes Read under the stars Read a newspaper or magazine

Hello BHES students! Mrs. Whitt is spending some time reading late at night. It just so happens that she's also reading outside under the stars! How is your reading challenge going? Don't forget to mark off the challenges as you complete them, and email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us three pictures of you completing challenges of your choice. Turn in the completed piece of paper when you return to school and you'll receive a surprise! (No worries if you have misplaced your handout. You can write them on paper and turn that in!) Here are the challenges, as a reminder: Read under a tree Read a non-fiction book Read a book from the library Read for an hour straight Read a mystery Read at the park Read to a stuffed animal Read an old favorite Read before breakfast Read in the bathtub Read in your closet Read out loud Read a book you're unsure of Read late at night Read about animals or nature Read a book your friend likes Read under a blanket fort Read a book about superheroes Read under the stars Read a newspaper or magazine

It's new teacher/staff orientation day at BHES, BHJH, and BHRA!

School is coming! BHES August Menu's are attached. BHES August Breakfast Printable: https://5il.co/1x5rm BHES August Lunch Printable: https://5il.co/1x5m3

Hello BHES students! Mrs. Warren and her daughter are enjoying some time outside reading under a tree. I wonder if one of those books is a non-fiction book, and if they read for an hour straight? How is your reading challenge going? Don't forget to mark off the challenges as you complete them, and email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us three pictures of you completing challenges of your choice. Turn in the completed piece of paper when you return to school and you'll receive a surprise! (No worries if you have misplaced your handout. You can write them on paper and turn that in!) Here are the challenges, as a reminder: Read under a tree Read a non-fiction book Read a book from the library Read for an hour straight Read a mystery Read at the park Read to a stuffed animal Read an old favorite Read before breakfast Read in the bathtub Read in your closet Read out loud Read a book you're unsure of Read late at night Read about animals or nature Read a book your friend likes Read under a blanket fort Read a book about superheroes Read under the stars Read a newspaper or magazine

Good afternoon, I wanted to send a reminder that Bismarck-Henning Elementary School will be holding our Open House on Wednesday August 16th. Kindergarten Orientation will start at 5:00 in each teacher's classroom. The district dates to remember list states it starts at 5:30, but we have decided to move it up half an hour to give teachers and families more time to get to know each other. Students will practice riding a bus and teachers will provide families with an overview of what the school year will be like. The Open House for Preschool, First, Second, Third, and Fourth grade students will begin at 6:00 and end around 7:00. Feel free to come as you please to meet your teachers for the year, see your classroom, drop off you school supplies, and tour around the building. Can't wait to see everyone and get the new school year started!

Class lists for the coming school year are posted on the main entrance doors. Come stop by and see who your teacher will be!

Hello BHES students! Miss Jane is enjoying some time outside reading to a stuffed animal. I wonder if it's also a book about animals and if her friend Calvin likes it, too! How is your reading challenge going? Don't forget to mark off the challenges as you complete them, and email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us three pictures of you completing challenges of your choice. Turn in the completed piece of paper when you return to school and you'll receive a surprise! (No worries if you have misplaced your handout. You can write them on paper and turn that in!) Here are the challenges, as a reminder: Read under a tree Read a non-fiction book Read a book from the library Read for an hour straight Read a mystery Read at the park Read to a stuffed animal Read an old favorite Read before breakfast Read in the bathtub Read in your closet Read out loud Read a book you're unsure of Read late at night Read about animals or nature Read a book your friend likes Read under a blanket fort Read a book about superheroes Read under the stars Read a newspaper or magazine

BHES/BHJH/BHRA In-Person Registration Information K-8 is required to register in person! Don't forget your packet! 9-12 is online through Teacherease. New students must register in person. Wed 8/2 8am-12pm Thurs 8/3 8am-12pm & 3pm-7pm BHJH/BHRA Cafe K, 6, 9, 12 - Don't forget your physicals and/or immunization documents! Proof of Residency is required EACH YEAR! Please bring it with you or you will be asked to go get it and return.

BHCUSD is hiring bus drivers! You can find the application here: https://5il.co/oeit. Please submit applications and questions to Tammy Duncan at 217-759-7261 or tduncan@bismarck.k12.il.us.

BHCUSD is looking for a part-time school nurse to work at BHES. Applications can be found here: https://5il.co/oeit Please submit applications and any questions to Mr. Scott Watson, Superintendent at 217-759-7261 or swatson@bismarck.k12.il.us.

In the comments you will find the Amazon wish lists of our amazing staff! If you would like to bless one of our teachers or thank one of our teachers, this is a great way to do it!!! Thank you to our Blue Devil community for always going above and beyond when it comes to loving on our staff! We appreciate you!!

Supply Lists for BHES & BHJH K - https://5il.co/1yutr 1st - https://5il.co/1yutp 2nd - https://5il.co/1yuto 3rd - https://5il.co/1yutn 4th - https://5il.co/1yutq 5th/6th - https://5il.co/1yutt 7th /8th - https://5il.co/1yuts

We are having a blast at Camp Invention 2023! 51 1st-6th graders + 14 teen leaders + 3 instructors = ONE AWESOME STEM WEEK!! Check out the Google folder for pictures of each day. These folders will be updated daily. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZQMShQyYdw0mjpAtozBIBCYPpzTGPloc?usp=sharing

We still have two more BOGO codes for Camp Invention, plus a $30 off code. You can send two campers for a whole week of high energy STEM fun for $230. Grab a sibling or a friend and come to Camp Invention with us June 26-30! Contact acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us ASAP for those codes!

BHCUSD & BHRA have the best admin & custodial staff around! They have been working hard pouring the sidewalk around the new football field. We can't wait until it's all done!

Seventy educators from around the county (and beyond) got together today to learn about Guided Math from national presenters Reagan Tunstall and Kristin Grant. We learned, laughed, and launched our thinking into next year!

New job openings at BHES. To see a list of current openings throughout the BHCUSD & BHRA School Districts, please click here: https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/page/employment-opportunities.

You may have noticed in front of the Elementary School is this beautiful blue box. This is the BHES Book Box and it is available to all. Inside are books and please feel free to take ones you are interested in reading. If you would like to return the book, please feel free, but if you love the book and want to keep it that's good with us. The goal of the BHES Book Box is to continue to foster a love for reading all throughout the summer. The Book Box is available 24/7 outside the BHES main entrance. Please stop by and enjoy a good book or two!

Here is upcoming camp information. These camps are open! You do not need to be a BH/RA/BHRA student to attend. BHJH is sponsoring a Volleyball camp for 5th-8th grade students next week! Information here: https://5il.co/1se2y Boys basketball camp for incoming 3rd-8th graders starts next week! https://5il.co/1smgl Camp Invention for incoming 1st-6th graders is June 26th-30th at BHJH. Sign up here https://mbsy.co/6ngPMB for a $30 savings. Reach out to acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us for other coupon codes. Football camp is July 17th-20th for incoming 1st graders-8th graders. https://5il.co/1thys We can't wait to see you this summer!