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Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has an outstanding weekend and enjoys making memories. Also, the turkey and football aren’t bad either. I continue to be thankful for having committed parents, teachers, and support staff. Having high expectations and being consistent requires a true partnership between home and school.

You are invited to the PTO meeting on Monday November 27 at 6:30. At the meeting, we will work to plan a future event. Parents who attend the meeting will earn a $5.00 coupon for our book fair. Bring a friend and get to know others within our school. Being a parent is hard work but doing it with a supportive school community is much better!

Below are ideas of how to bring the exposure to a new level:

• Keep a well-stocked bookshelf – if your child is learning to read or using reading to learn, try and keep your bookshelf full of a variety of materials.
• Supply writing utensils – keep a healthy supply of pencils, pens, crayons, and paper.
• Create a quiet area – is there a space around the house where your child can do homework, read, or simply spend time away from any distractions? Make the literacy area special and distraction-free.
• Develop routines – set aside a regular time and place when your child does their reading and or homework. With a set routine, your child will know when it is time to work and will get into a regular habit of doing so.
• Make chores into learning experiences – setting the table, helping in the kitchen, putting clothes on the washing line – everyday chores are opportunities to teach your child about counting, shapes, colors, new words, etc.
• Play games – like board games, chess, checkers, puzzles, card games, etc. These types of games can develop logical reasoning ability, strategic thinking, patience, and many other important skills.

We are SOARing!

Nov. 23-24: No School / Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 27: BH PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

Nov. 28: BH Bingo Night 6-7:30pm

Nov. 28: Fall Book Fair 9am-8pm

Nov. 29-30: BH Fall Book Fair 9am-5pm

Dec. 25-Jan 1: No school / Winter Break

Blue Heron will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday 11/28 - Thursday 11/30 in the Media Center. Hours are Tue 9am-8pm and Wed-Thurs 9am-5pm. Book lists are available for each student to explore some of the many book options that will be available.

When can students purchase books?

Each classroom will be assigned a date/time during school hours to visit & purchase from the Fair. Students can also come with parents after school hours until 8pm on Tuesday and 5pm on Wed/Thurs. Parents can stop in anytime throughout the Fair hours to view/purchase. Credit cards are accepted.

How can students purchase?

Students can bring money from home. Please note a sales tax is applied on all items & students will likely have change (a zip lock bag is helpful). Parents also have the option to put funds on a student's digital eWallet. Any leftover funds on eWALLETs cannot be returned but will be saved for future Fairs. (Please note: if you have leftover funds from a previous fair, please make sure to log in and transfer the previous balance to the new Fair.) Use the link below to access & add to your student's eWALLET:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/blueheronelementaryschool2

We need YOUR help!

In order to host this event and make it successful we need volunteers! Please consider volunteering via the link below. Shifts are 2 hours max and consist of checking out books at the register, helping students find books, & organizing inventory.

Book Fair Volunteer Link

Are you looking for some family fun? Please join us for Family Bingo Night on November 28th from 6-7:30pm in the gym. This event is free to all families and siblings are welcome! You can also shop the book fair before or after Bingo.

Do you want to help at Family Bingo Night? Check out the link below and consider a small volunteer shift.

Family Bingo Night Volunteer Link

To register: Go to https://mybooster.com/v3 and create an account. Search for Blue Heron Elementary (make sure you select the BH in Lino Lakes), add your student and select your teacher. Now share your link with friends and family to get your donations! Our direct drive fundraiser is the PTO’s biggest source of funding for the year, and we need your donations.

If you have questions on how to register please e-mail the PTO at bhptopresident@gmail.com.

The students can earn fun rewards as the school reaches milestones over the next few weeks:

• $5,000 - Fun Hair / Hat Day
• $10,000 - Mr. Hartmann, Mrs. Gschwind & Mrs. O’Shea dye their hair blue
• $15,000 - Extra recess!
• $18,000 - Schoolwide movie & PJ day (with popcorn!)

Additionally, the class that raises the most money will win a pizza party and the top two fundraisers in the school will each with lunch with a teacher/staff member of their choice from the area restaurant of their choice!

Thank you for your support!

Blue Heron PTO

Blue Heron is holding a Toy Drive from December 1-11. You can bring an unwrapped toy to your grade level commons starting on December 1st. The winning class in each category will win a pizza party on Wednesday, December 20th. (specific details to come)

PreK vs. Kindergarten vs. 1st Grade

2nd Grade vs. 3rd Grade

4th Grade vs. 5th Grade

The Winter Activity Guide opens for registration beginning December 1 at 8 am. Here is a sneak peek of just some of the great offerings happening for winter and early spring:

· Family Puzzle Challenge

· Wonka Musical Theater

· New session of swim lessons

· Cougar Cup Soccer

· Wolf Howl Bonfire

· Golf Squad

· Mermaid Tales-Learn to be a Mermaid

· Spark Equestrian Day Camp

· And many more offerings for both youth and adults!

Happening soon:

Dec. 2- Breakfast with Santa (up to age 10 with adult)

Dec. 3- Learn to Ski/Snowboard (gr. 5)

Dec. 7- Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House (ages 3-11 with adult)

Dec. 9- Ornament Making (ages 5-12)

Dec. 17- Holiday Open Skate (all ages) Centennial Ice Arena, 2-3:20 pm, $5 per person, pay at the door

Dec. 27- Centennial Cheerleading Winter Skills Clinic (gr. K-5)

Go online to view all activities and to register, communityed.isd12.org.

Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. Browse the Digital Backpack.

Email: apalmsteen@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-elementary
Location: 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.6200