Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

Introducing Staff Spotlight! We will periodically be making posts about the amazing staff we have at BHES so you can get to know the people your students spend their days with! Meet Hilary Whitt! Hometown: Saint Joseph Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Marriott - Kindergarten! She used to pull out our loose teeth and it was so sweet. When it was our birthday she used to let us bring in mixes and supplies or cake and we would make it during class and then give it to the cooks! 🎂 What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Be with my family and play sports. 🥎🏐🏀 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? Waitress. I love serving, meeting and talking to people. Then an FBI agent. 🧐 Thanks for all you do for our 4th grade students Mrs. Whitt!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 11 Today is Wednesday August 31st-It is National Eat Outside Day, National South Carolina Day, and National Trail Mix Day Today is Red day in Kindergarten. Check out all of the red we are wearing today Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun Baked Beans Orange Slices Fudge Cookie Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that red is Mr. Click’s favorite color? Red is one of the threeOn the rainbow, red has to be the fastest color because it has the longest distance to travel from one end to the other and still get to the same place at the same time as the other colors. Red is one of the first colors that humans ever used to paint with which started out being used in ancient cave paintings. 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 September Menu Printable: https://5il.co/1h8e3 Don't forget you can find the menu on the website and our app!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 9 Today is Monday August 29th-It is National Chop Suey Day and National Lemon Juice Day Today is picture day. Remember when we meet in the gym in the morning, we should not have any food out and should keep our water bottles closed. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Dog on Bun Bag of Ruffles Chips Celery & Dip Grapes Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that most lemons trees produce fruit all year long? Lemons are actually a hybrid between two other fruits called the citron and lime. One table spoon of lemon juice has just 3 Calories in it. Although lemons are really tart to eat all on their own, they are great to add to other foods and when baking because they have a lot vitamin C, carbohydrates, and fiber. They also contain potassium, vitamin B, and even some protein.The acid in lemon juice can be used to keep other fruit from turning brown. 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.

Picture day is Monday for BHES, BHJH & BHRA. To order your student's pictures, please go to https://inter-state.com/order and enter the corresponding code below. BHES - 68810R BHJH - 68796D BHRA - 68806NA

Good morning We are so excited to start day 8 Today is Friday August 26th-It is National Dog Day, National Cherry Popsicle Day, and National Women’s Equality Day Remember that Picture Day is on Monday, August 29th. Remember when we meet in the gym that we make a nice straight line for our class. We speak in inside voices. We make sure to look and listen to an adult Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Hot Dog on Bun Bag of Ruffles Chips Celery & Dip Grapes Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that there are some mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to their young? One type of mammal that lays eggs is the duck-billed platypus which many of us are more familiar with. Another egg laying mammal is the echidna, which is an animal that sort of looks like a miniature anteater with quills. 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 are HOOPing to have a great time in PE this year! Students are practicing different skills with hula hoops, including regular hooping, jump roping with hoops, jumping through hoops (great practice for adulthood 😜), and spinning hoops!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 7 Today is Thursday August 25th-It is National Banana Split Day and National Park Service Founders Day Remember that Picture Day is on Monday, August 29th. Remember when we meet in the gym that we make a nice straight line for our class. We speak in inside voices. We make sure to look and listen to an adult Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Refried Beans Mandarin Oranges Fig Newton Milk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is:Did you know that Thursday was named after the Norse god, Thor. So really it should be Thorsday. Also there are a few differences between the Norse version of Thor and the superhero version. The Norse version had red hair but Marvel always shows him with blond hair. The Norse Thor’s hammer is just a regular sized hammer, while the Marvel version has a huge one. The Marvel Thor can fly why spinning his hammer, but the Norse version got around in his chariot pulled by his two goats. 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 4 Today is Monday August 22nd-It is National Tooth Fairy Day, National Pecan Torte Day, and National Be an Angel Day Remember that Picture Day is August 29th. Teachers will be sending home order forms with students during the first days of school. Pictures can be ordered online before and after Picture Day. The order code is 68810RF. You can go online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/68810RF to order your pictures. Students will also need to return their Technology Use Agreement forms as soon as possible Remember to give your teacher any notes about how you are getting home or leaving early to your teacher first thing in the morning. Also, make sure to give your lunch money to your teachers so they can send it to the office. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Macaroni and Cheese Day, Cheese Filled Breadstick, Peas, and Cinnamon ApplesauceMilk Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Second, third, and fourth grade students will be able to take their Chromebooks home each day. Part of that responsibility is that students need to charge their Chromebook to 100% every day and make sure they keep track of their charger. Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that the average pencil can be sharpened 17 times, write about 45,000 words, and draw a line 35 miles long before running out. Pencils can even write in space, upside down, and underwater. Before we had rubber erasers for pencils, some people used a rolled up piece of white bread. 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 2 Today is Thursday August 18th-It is National Fajita Day and National Ice Cream Pie Day Remember that Picture Day is August 29th. Teachers will be sending home order forms with students during the first days of school. Students will also need to return their Technology Use Agreement forms as soon as possible Lunch link-https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining Check out the BHES Parent's Club-https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924 Second, third, and fourth grade students will be able to take their Chromebooks home each day. Part of that responsibility is that students need to charge their Chromebook to 100% every day and make sure they keep track of their charger. Today’s fun fact is: For a short time people were able to send kids in the mail. In 1913 the Postal Office started the parcel post service for packages over 4 pounds. Between 1913 and 1915 there are at least 7 cases where parents sent their children somewhere by mail, most often for them to visit their grandparents. Buying at stamp seemed to be cheaper than buying a train ticket. The Post Master general eventually banned being able send people in the mail. 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.

A giant shout out to our custodial staff for all their hardwork this summer (and everyday)! We appreciate you all SO MUCH! Not pictured: Dave

We need bus drivers! If interested, contact Tammy Duncan at 217-759-7261. We can help you get licensed!

Reminder:One week from today BHES is having Kindergarten Orientation and Open House. Kindergarten Orientation will start at 5:30 in each teacher's classroom. 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!

BHES August Menu Printable: https://5il.co/1fiyq

BHCUSD #1 is looking for a Director or Technology. Please contact Mr. Scott Watson to apply.

Attention BHES Preschool Parents Mrs. Thorlton and the Bismarck-Henning Preschool for All Program are holding an open house on August 16th at 6:00. Come in and meet with your teacher, see the classroom, and learn about what school will look like this year. We are all getting excited about starting our new school year and can't wait to see you all!

Mark your calendars! On August 16th at 5:30 BHES will be holding Kindergarten Orientation. Also, at 6:00 on August 16th we will be having an Open House at BHES for grades 1-4. Come see your teachers and classrooms for the coming year. We are very excited to get the 2022-2023 school year started!

Camp Invention was a WHOLE LOT OF FUN! To see the rest of the pictures and snag the ones of your kiddo, click the link to this Google Drive. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K8pKxLi8-DTV3ufrcFS5ESOp8dQB4QGj Thanks for coming for a week of fun and learning!

BHES is looking for an elementary school teacher. Please contact Mr. Sean Click with any questions or if you'd like to apply.

Save the Date: August 16th from 6-7PM. BHES will be holding a back to school Open House for all grade levels. Families will be welcome to come meet their new teachers and see their classrooms for the upcoming school year. Feel free to bring your school supplies with you, so you don't have to unload them on the first day of school. Look for more information and specific details as we get closer to the start of the school year.