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As we look to finish the year on a strong note, I want to encourage you to take time each day to celebrate the small wins and joys with your children. In the busyness of life, it's easy to focus solely on checking items off the to-do list, all while forgetting to pause and appreciate the little moments along the way. However, it's often in these ordinary instances that we can build strong relationships and self-confidence in our kids.

After a long day of learning and hard work, take a few minutes to sit together as a family and share something that brought a smile to your face or made you feel proud. It can be as simple as a kind word from a friend, accomplishing a difficult task, or showing determination to keep trying even when something doesn't come easily right away. Recognizing and verbalizing these small accomplishments helps reinforce positive behaviors and creates meaningful connections.

Though grades and test scores are important, our relationships with students matter far more. That's why we strive to honor effort over perfection here at school. I encourage you to do the same at home. Celebrate each step in the right direction, no matter how small. Share in the excitement of each achievement. And pause to enjoy the magical moments that occur in between. When we take time to focus on the positive, it fills our kids with confidence to keep aiming high, while also strengthening our bond with them.

Apr. 29: PTO Meeting 6:30pm

Apr. 30: Science MCA Grade 5 only **If possible, please avoid scheduling appointments on MCA testing days.

Apr. 30: Wear a red shirt for Autism Acceptance Month

May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week

May 13: BH PTO Meeting 6:30pm

May 16: Last day of library book checkout (E day)

May 17: BH Walk-A-Thon Family Night 5:30-8pm

May 22: 5th Grade Track and Field Day - CHS Track

May 24: BH Walk-A-Thon

May 27: No School / Memorial Day

May 29: 5th Grade Party 3:45-7:30pm

June 3: BH Kindergarten Graduation 10am - Centennial Middle School Auditorium

June 4: Last Day of School

Our fourth graders rocked their concert on Thursday, April 25. Thank you to Centennial Middle School, Emily Hennen, Pam Benassi, fourth grade teachers, support staff, and custodial staff for giving our fourth-grade students an experience that will last a lifetime. A recording of the concert will be sent to fourth grade families on May 1.

Burrito Bowl – Chicken

Cilantro Rice

Chips

Black Beans

Pico

Shred Romaine Lettuce

Fruit

Milk

A few pictures of how students experienced Earth Day at Blue Heron! A few of the activities that took place ranged from planting with our buddies to cleaning up our school grounds. Thank you staff and students for making a difference!

Our staff appreciation week is May 6-10! Watch for an email next week!

If you haven’t already, please sign up for the 5th grade party with THIS link!

Dates to Remember:

• Friday May 10th: Payment for the Party & T-Shirts are due
• Cash/Checks made out to BHE PTO can be dropped off in the office.
• Venmo: @BlueHeron-PTO
• Wednesday, May 29th from 3:45PM – 7:30PM – Let the party begin!

May 28: Neon Day
May 29: Blue Heron/Blue Day
May 30: Beach/Tropical Day (picnic in the lunchroom)

May 31: Jersey/Sports Day

Skip the lines and order your 2024-2025 school supply kit ONLINE. School supply shopping...ADDED SAVINGS MINUS THE HASSLE! All school supply kit orders for BHE will be done online - deadline is June 1st. To order our school supply kit, click the link below or scan the QR code to the right. The school code is 31897.

Congratulations to our Lions Club poster winners! Blue Heron students created a poster for drug awareness with the message of, "Say No to Drugs and Yes to their Dreams".

Winners were chosen by the Lions Club and treated to Pizza T.

Our lost and found is overflowing! Please remind your student to check it over as soon as possible. All items will be donated in June.

by Olivia

Read on about a fantastic opportunity you shouldn't miss... You can donate your no longer used eyeglasses to help people of all ages who can't get any glasses to help their poor vision. You can be the person to help someone get the glasses they need to have a better life.

People who need glasses but don't have the resources to get the glasses they need have trouble learning at school or performing at their jobs. These people wish they could see better, and with your help, their wish will come true. Donating your no longer used eyeglasses can help one person, maybe more. What you will do with your donation shows you care about people who can't get eyeglasses. Donating that pair of old eyeglasses to someone in need gives people a new opportunity in their life.

Mr. Gutbrod's Grade 5 class and the Circle-Lex Lions' Club are working together with you to get those needed eyeglasses to people in developing countries. This is an opportunity you should think about participating in this year.

Please send your no longer used eyeglasses to Blue Heron Elementary c/o Mr. Gutbrod's Grade 5 Classroom. We'll do the rest. By taking the time to do this, you are making wishes come true. Thank you.

Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today! The yearbook cost is $22.

Online orders will be delivered to students on May 28th. We will have limited copies for sale on May 29th. When yearbooks are gone, we cannot order more so order your copy online today!

Community Education is having a Garage Sale!

Come shop this multi-family sale Saturday, April 27, 9 am-noon at Rice Lake Elementary! This is a free event. Proceeds collected from the table fees will go to the Community Education Financial Assistance Program.

Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools! Centennial is also hiring for the 2024-25 School Year!

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! Positions and information can be found on the Centennial website.

Don’t forget-the deadline to register for GRASP, summer academic program, is Friday, April 26!

After School Youth Soccer (gr. K-5) Another session of after school soccer is beginning soon! Start dates vary by school, view details online. Learn skills and have fun being active!

More activities happening soon:

May 6- DASH After School Baseball Camp (gr. K-5)

May 14- Raptors of Minnesota (family/all ages)

Jun. 2- Track and Field Camp (ages 4-12)

Lil Scoopers Intro to Lacrosse (ages 4-6)

Jun. 5- DASH Multi-Sport Camp (ages 6-12)

Intro to Ninja (ages 6-13)

Jun. 6- It’s a Robot Party (ages 6-12)

Jun. 10- Cougar Cub Girls Basketball Camp (entering gr. 1-12)

Summer Cougar Strength (entering gr. 6)

Robotic Builders: Marine Explorers (entering gr. K-2)

Extreme Coding: Artificial Intelligence & Augment (entering gr. 3-6)

Skyhawks Soccer Camp (ages 6-12)

Kids Vs. Wild (entering gr. 1-4)

T-Ball (ages 5-6)

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