Bismarck-Henning Junior High

Positive Principal Referral's Brennon Sackett- When Brennon finished his work, he began studying for his Constitution test. Mrs. Townsend Jose (Tony) Juarez Paramo-Student always comes to class with all materials he needs and has a postitive attitude. Mrs. Busick Lettie Martin- When Lettie finished her work, she began studying for the Constitution Test. Mrs. Townsend Laci Heidrick- Student Always has a positive attitude in the library. She comes redy to learn and brings all her materials with her. Mrs. Busick $5 Friday- Sponsored by Booster Club Kinsley Klugow & Laci Heidrick

Positive Principal Referral- Kaydyn Owens- Kaydyn started in my reading class this week and she has adapted well to the change. Change can be hard and different, but Kaydyn has had a posititve attitude each day! $5 Friday Winners Sponsored by BHJH Booster Club Kaydyn Owens & Sarah Evans

BHRA has requested that BHJH participate in FFA Week next week in preparation for their Dinner & Auction on Saturday, February 22nd @ Turtle Run. We are so excited for this opportunity for our students and staff. There will be a Kiss A Pig Fundraiser. Students can bring $1 or a gently used t-shirt to the office to vote on what staff member from BHJH they would like to see KISS A PIG. The teachers competing are Mrs. Busick, Mr. Packard, Mr. Warren and Mr. O'Connell!! Dress up days are the following for next week: Tuesday- Blend In & Stand Out-Camo Day Wednesday- Down of the Farm- Farm Animal Day Thursday- YeeHaw Day- Dress Like a Redneck Friday- Blue & Gold Day-FFA Colors

Current 5th graders: Save big this season on Camp Invention® registration! Use promo code D35CAMP at checkout to save $35 by February 13. Visit invent.org/campinvention or call 800-968-4332 to register! We also have some vouchers remaining that will save $50 off the cost of Camp (can't be combined with another offer). Email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us for a specific link to use for registration. Can't wait to see you at Camp Invention May 27-30!

Congratulations to Lettie Martin on being selected as BHJH's 8th-grade McDonald's Student of the Month. Lettie is a hard worker who shows compassion for her peers. She always shows up to class prepared and on time. She takes great notes in class, and her work is turned in on time and done well. She is kind and supportive of everyone she meets. She is not afraid to get out of her comfort zone and accept a challenge.

Congratulations to Gracie Lucero for being selected as BHJH's 7th Grade McDonald's Student of the Month. Gracie has excellent organizational skills, and she is a great notetaker. She shows up to class on time and is prepared every day. She shows respect to her peers and the staff and works well with her classmates.

Congratulations to Elijah Foster for being selected as BHJH's 6th Grade McDonald's Student of the Month. Eli is such a good role model to have within our school. Whether it be in the classroom, Student Council, or CSI, you can always count on Eli to be a positive influence and leader in anything he participates in. We really appreciate you and don’t take you for granted, Eli! Congrats!

Congratulations to Paisley Banbridge for being selected as BHJH's 5th Grade McDonald's Student of the Month. Paisley is a hard worker, kind to her peers, and helpful. Although quiet, she has no problem jumping in to help a student when she sees them struggling. Great job, Paisley!

Friday Positive Principal Referrals -Tony Juarez Tony is always polite to me and his peers. He patiently waits for others to finish at their lockers before he tries to get to his own. And he still gets to class on time ! Mrs. Dines -Sarah Evans Sarah always comes to class prepared, completes her work on time, gets along with others and follows instructions. She is always polie to me also. Mrs. Dines -Kinsley Klugow Kinsley has become such a positive role model to students in our classroom. She completes all tasks with a positive attitude. We appreciate everything she does for us. Ms. Harvey -Jordan Schaumburg Jordan has shown a great attitude in P.E. class. He is a great listener and always stays on task. I have been very proud of his actions. Mr. Grant -DJ Hayes DJ came and asked if I needed help bringing in a large donation for Bismarck Blessings. DJ helped me carry food up and also helped open the boxes of granola bars and fruit snacks and put them in containers, which makes it so much easier. DJ also helped me clean up by taking the boxes to our custodian dumpster cart. He saved me 15-20 mins of work. Instead of scrolling on his phone, like many teenagers, he took it upon himslef to help! Mrs. Foster -Eli Foster Eli showed courage and leadership by being our guest CSI speaker this week. He was responsible and prepared, and he did a great job . Mrs. Brumett $5 Friday Winners- Tony Juarez Tony let me know that something was wrong with a classmate and wanted to make sure she was checked on. Mrs. Townsend -Ethan Jiles Ethan has shown a major growth during P.E. class. He is very respectful and I can trust him to help with other students who need be. Mr. Grant

Tonight's home Volleyball game versus North Ridge has been canceled. The game has been rescheduled for Monday, February 24th @ 6pm.

We have yearbooks from previous years available for sale! Get them before they are gone! Multiple copies available! We have the following years available: 2022-2023 2023-2024 All books are $5.00. Please see Mrs. West to purchase!

We had a great Friday afternoon with our peers playing Trivia for Blue Hour! In the end, the team that came out victorious amongst the entire student body was: Charlie, Emma, Cheyanne, and Elijah! Congratulations!

$5 Friday- Principal Referrals- Sponsored by BHJH Booster Club Elijah Beckett- EB leads by example. Once he finished his class work in a timely manner, he asked to work on homework. He utilized extra time responsibly. Mrs. Townsend Brooklyn Finley- Brooklyn showed great responsibility by asking for absent work ahead of time and completing all of it before the planned absence. Mrs. Brumett

Congratulations to our 6th grade students on a successful Ancient Egypt Wax Museum last week! All of your costumes and projects looked great! Keep up the great work!

February Menus for BHES/BHJH/BHRA Breakfast Printable: https://5il.co/36iro Lunch Printable: https://5il.co/36irp

BHJH is looking for a personal aide. Please e-mail Miss Prunkard your application (found on the school website), resume, and letter of interest.

Great news, campers! We have secured six $50 vouchers to use towards a Camp Invention registration here at Bismarck this summer. If you are interested in saving $50 off the cost of your registration, please reach out to acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us. Don't delay....these will go quickly! Camp Invention is for incoming 1st-6th graders and will be held May 27-30 from 9-3:30. Can't wait to see you there!

Congratulations to our 6th Grade McDonald’s Student of the Month Chloe Golden. Chloe’s work ethic is contagious. She tries so hard in each class and it shows in her grades. She is completely focused on the task from the moment she walks into the room. Chloe is also kind and polite to all students and staff. Her confidence is growing each day. Congratulations Chloe!

Yearbook reminder: The last day to order your BHJH yearbook with personalization is this Friday, January 31st! After the 31st, you will only be able to purchase a regular book without any added personalization. Please use this link to place your order! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1076310/Bismarck-Henning-Junior-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024080104235054354/CATALOG_SHOP/ If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. West at kwest@bismarck.k12.il.us.

Congratulations to our BHJH 8th Grade McDonald’s Student of the Month Drew Gernand. Drew is always consistent in his work for all classes. He is an excellent helper in the library. His work is always turned in on time and done well. He is a quiet student who is always on task.