Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

Little Dribblers & Jr. Devils youth basketball sign-ups are Saturday, January 7th from 9am-11am in the BHRA Commons. Please direct any questions to Jim Ribbe at 217-474-0482. Little Dribblers: https://5il.co/1mb0j Jr. Devils: https://5il.co/1mb0k

Good morning We are so excited to start day 79 Today is Thursday December 15th- Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Da and National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. You can show you care by showing your gratitude. When some one helps you or does something nice for you to show they care, you can repay that by saying thank you and telling them that you appreciate them. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. ??? class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) CHRISTMAS DINNER Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Sweet Corn Roll w/butter Cinnamon Applesauce Strawberry Poke Cake Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree and having presents underneath it started in Germany after combining the idea of a gift pyramid with a decorated “paradise tree”? This tradition included putting a star on top and lighting the tree with candles. This tradition did not catch on in the United States until the 1800s. The first artificial tress were developed in the 1930s. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 78 Today is Wednesday December 14th- Today is National Alabama Day and Monkey Day Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. You can show you care by showing your gratitude. When some one helps you or does something nice for you to show they care, you can repay that by saying thank you and telling them that you appreciate them. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. ??? class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Stuffed Crust Pizza Green Beans Blueberries Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that there are more than 260 species of monkeys that live across Africa, Central America, South America, and Asia? They come in all sizes from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the 80 pound mandrill. Most monkeys have long tails and walk on all fours. Monkeys are divided into two main groups, Old World and New World, with Old World coming from Africa and Asia and New World coming from the Americas Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 77 Today is Tuesday December 13th- Today is National Cocoa Day, National Violin Day, and National Guard Birthday Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. You can show you care by checking in with a friend and asking how they are doing. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Farrell’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Biscuits & Gravy Potato Coins Peaches Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animal on the planet and their legs alone are taller than most humans? Weirdly a giraffe’s neck is not long enough for it to lower and drink water from the ground, so it has to bend down to drink. The spot’s on a giraffe are like human fingerprints in that each animal has its own unique pattern. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 76 Today is Monday December 12th- Today is Gingerbread House Day and Poinsettia Day Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. You can practice showing that you care by getting a family or friend a small gift at a random time. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs.Whitt’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chef Salad Garlic Bread Fruit Cocktail Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that you could grow a square apple or a heart shaped watermelon? These fruits are normally round in shape but if you use a special box or mold you can change how they look. If you place these fruits inside the special shaped box as they grow, they will fill the box to whatever shape it is and end up not being round anymore. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Here are BHES's dress up days for next week!🎄

The Dylan Dodd Baseball Camp registration is now open! Registration Instructions: https://5il.co/1lpdp Work with professional baseball player and BHRA Alum, Dylan Dodd this January at BHRA. 1st-4th Grade Camp will be on Jan 22 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. 5th-8th Grade Camp will be on Jan 29 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Student athletes from all schools are welcome! Athletes will work on the fundamentals of baseball including ground balls, fly balls, throwing mechanics, base running, hitting, and bunting. Bring gym shoes, a baseball glove, and a bat. Please pay at the door when dropping off athletes on the day of camp.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 73 Today is Wednesday December 7th- Today is National Cotton Candy Day, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and National Illinois Day Remember that we have an early dismissal at 11:30 for School Improvement Planning. Please remember to send a note if you will have changes to your going home routine. Remember that on Thursday we have our Winter Concert at 6:30 in the high school gym The next couple days that Blue Devil Santa shirt orders are coming home – if there are any issues, please email Jenny Huffman at the high school. Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. To show that you care you can be generous. Now is a great time to show your generosity with Christmas and the New Year coming. Giving donations to organizations like Toys for Tots and Bismarck Blessing The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Miller’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) No Lunch Today 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) Today’s fun fact is: DId you know that a pearl is a precious gemstone that is made inside of mollusks such as an oyster? They are made after something like a bit of sand gets stuck inside an oyster shell and the oyster’s body starts to coat the sand to try and protect itself. These process can take 4 years to make a complete pearl that we would use on something like a necklace or a pair of earrings. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Rebecca Latta Hometown: Terre Haute, IN Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? My kindergarten teacher because of her kindness and unique way of teaching that encouraged me to not only become a teacher, but to be a better human even after I moved on from her class. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Spending time with my family and friends. 👨‍👩‍👧 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would like to voice cartoon characters or be an archeologist. 🕵️‍♀️ What is a fun fact about you? I love to read. I played softball from the time I was 3 through college. I lived in Ireland for a little bit! 📖🥎☘ Miss Latta, your high energy and enthusiasm are so appreciated! Thank you for making kindergarten at BHES so much fun!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 72 Today is Tuesday December 6th- Today is Gazpacho Day, National Microwave Oven Day, St. Nicholas Day, and World Trick Shot Day Remember that we have an early dismissal at 11:30 tomorrow for School Improvement Planning. Please remember to send a note if you will have changes to your going home routine. Remember that on Thursday we have our Winter Concert at 6:30 in the high school gym Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. Some great ways to show caring is look out for other people. If you see someone who needs a pick me up you can do something nice for them, write them a positive note, remind them you care about them, or take time to listen to them if they need it. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Schaumburg’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Meatloaf Patty Oven Fries Applesauce Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: DId you know that although some people call them koala bears they are not actually bears but marsupials? Marsupials are mammals with pouches where the young grow from a baby. Koala comes from an Aboriginal word meaning “no drink” since koalas rarely drink and get almost all of their water from the eucalyptus leaves they eat. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 70 Today is Friday December 2nd- Today is National Mutt Day, Special Education Day, and National Fritters Day Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. Remember on Monday we will all wear red to help show that we are learning about how to be caring all month. A very caring person practices empathy. Empathy involved taking time to fully understand what someone else is feeling or experiencing. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Heinrich’s. class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Corn Dog Baked Beans Apple Slices Sugar Cookie Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that we eat about 100 acres of pizza each day? That’s about 350 slices per second. Worldwide about 5 billion pizzas are sold in a year. 36% of people prefer pepperoni as their pizza topping. 94% of people in the United States eat pizza regularly as a meal. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Charlotte Purdy Hometown: Bismarck, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Hubner, she always challenged me to do better and to be my best. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I like to read and crochet. 📖🧶 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would work at Andi Mae’s. 🍦🍦🍦 Mrs. Purdy, you are so appreciated at BHES. Thank you for all of the time and energy you put into your classroom!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 70 Today is Thursday December 1st- Today is Blake Kinnett Day, National Eat a Red Apple Day, National Pie Day, and National Rosa Parks. Our Character Counts pillar for December is Caring. We will plan to where red on Monday to show we are talking about caring this month. A great way to show that you care is to listen to others. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Miller’s. class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Loaded Nachos String Cheese Pineapple Rice Krispy Treat Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that there are about 4,000 different kinds of potatoes? Most potatoes fit into one of seven groups: russet, red, yellow, white, purple, fingerlings, and petite. The part of the potato plant that we eat is actually its roots. Potatoes do not need seeds to grow. You can actually just plant a piece of the potato we eat and it will grow into a new plant. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 68 Today is Wednesday November 30th- National Mason Jar Day, National Mississippi Day, National Personal Space Day, and Stay Home Because You Are Well Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. Being charitable is a great way to be a good citizen. Some great organizations to donate time and money to are the American Red Cross which helps people during emergencies, the Smithsonian Institute which saves and studies historical objects, and Habitat for Humanity which helps build homes for people who do not have one. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Miss Latta’s. class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Cottage Cheese Peaches Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that ducks are a special type of bird called a waterfowl?Their bodies make an oil that covers their feathers and help them stay waterproof while they are swimming. Ducks have webbed feet and bills. However not all ducks quack, some squeak and some do not make any noise at all. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 67 Today is Tuesday November 29th- Electronics Greetings Day and National Day of Giving Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good citizen makes sure to be involved in their community. This could mean volunteering, cleaning up litter, or helping a neighbor in need The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Farrell’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Fish Sticks French Fries Pineapple Confetti Cookie Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that on this day the first successful video game called Pong was released? This game was made by Atari and was a video game version of table tennis or ping pong. It began as an arcade machine that costs a quarter to play before it was turned into a game you could play at home. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Kelly Cameron Hometown: LaPlace, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Peoples, my freshman pre-algebra teacher, because I also struggled in math and she taught in a way I could finally understand. She built relationships with us and made class fun. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I like to read and spend time with my family.📘 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I think I would like to write and illustrate children’s books. I won the young author award for my class in 3rd grade. 🖊📖 What is a fun fact about you? I did color guard for four years in high school. 🏳🏳 Mrs. Cameron, thank you for making 2nd grade a great place to be! You are an amazing part of BHES!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 65 Today is Tuesday November 22nd-National Cranberry Relish Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good citizen makes sure their neighbors are treated with respect. We all want to be treated the way we deserve, so as a good citizen we have to show those behaviors like being given respect, treated fairly, and making sure we look out for the wellbeing of others. Remember that we have no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday We are using digital progress reports, so parents should have received an email showing them student grades. If you need a paper copy, or did not receive the email version, please contact the office at 759-7251 The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Miethe’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) THANKSGIVING DINNER Turkey & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Applesauce Pumpkin Bar Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that turkeys can run up to 25 miles per hour and fly up to 55 miles per hour? Wild turkeys choose to sleep in trees at night and come down to the ground at first light in the morning, Turkeys also swallow small rocks and pebbles to help digest their food in a special part of their stomach called a gizzard. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

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Good morning We are so excited to start day 64 Today is Monday November 21st-National Gingerbread Cookie Day, National Red Mitten Day, and National Stuffing Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good citizen makes sure their neighbors are treated with respect. We all want to be treated the way we deserve, so as a good citizen we have to show those behaviors like being given respect, treated fairly, and making sure we look out for the wellbeing of others. Remember that we have no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday We are using digital progress reports, so parents should have received an email showing them student grades. If you need a paper copy, or did not receive the email version, please contact the office at 759-7251 The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Ms. ???’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Chips and Salsa Strawberries Milk 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) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that the game of Monopoly is based on a game called the Landlord’s Game that was first created in 1904. This game originally focused on teaching players about how some taxes work and mostly started out as a homemade game until Parker Brothers bought the idea in 1935. Since then more than 500 million people have played the game of Monopoly. Additional Information: 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). Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause. If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative. 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.

Meet Kristi Powell Hometown: I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but Bismarck is my home now! Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Miss Arnt. She was so patient and kind. She let me stay after school to help her. She was great at building relationships! What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I love spending time with my family! I enjoy watching my kids play sports, being outdoors and reading. 🏈🌻📖 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I can’t imagine not teaching now, but I almost went to college for physical therapy. I also find art very soothing, so if I was good enough, I’d enjoy creating art of some kind professionally. 👩‍🎨 What is a fun fact about you? I love the ocean. I could spend hours walking the beach. In fact, once my family thought I was lost or abducted because I wandered so far down the beach. I also love water related activities - hiking to waterfalls, white water rafting, and even cliff jumping! 🏖 Mrs. Powell, BHES is so lucky to have you! Thank you for all of wonderful ways you make 3rd grade fun!