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This month we are focusing on an important skill - empathy! As your child's partner in learning, I want to make sure we're all speaking the same language when it comes to helping them build strong relationships.

Empathy is about walking in someone else's shoes and really understanding how they feel. It's a skill we'll be exploring in fun, hands-on ways at school this month.

I'm attaching a simple home activity to try with your child. Experiences like these provide wonderful chances to engage with your child about emotions and perspectives. Empathy takes practice, and you are your child's first and most important teacher!

Please reach out if you need any resources for continuing empathy conversations at home. I'm grateful to be on this journey with you and your child.

Jan. 15: No School / Martin Luther King Day

Jan. 19: End of Second Quarter
Jan. 22: No School for Students / Staff Grading, Parent Communication, Content Development

Jan. 26: 2nd Grade Concert - 2:30pm

Jan. 29: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Media Center

Feb: 16: No School / Staff Development

Feb. 19: No School / Presidents Day

Feb. 22: Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Feb. 26: PTO Meeting 6:30pm - Media Center

Feb. 29: Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Student absence requests will be submitted through Campus Parent Portal for students in grades K-12 beginning January 22, 2024. An “Attendance Request” link will be found on the Parent Hub on your school website for easy access to the Portal and includes resources to assist. Attendance requests can also be submitted through the Campus Parent Portal mobile app.

Included below are a few links you may find helpful. Please contact your student’s school office with any questions. Thank you.

Helpful links:

Parent Portal Login Assistance

A Guide on How to Submit Absence Requests

Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today. The yearbook cost is $20.50 through January 26th. On January 27th, the price increases to $22. See below for order information.

At the completion of the first semester, you will be able to view and print your student’s report card directly from the Parent Portal. K-5 teaching staff are very busy completing the process of grading. As you can imagine, tests, homework, and projects all need to be reviewed and graded by the teachers before the process is complete. We do not want to cause you any undue stress if you login to Parent Portal between now and January 25th as grades are subject to change while this process is being finalized. Report Cards are available on Thursday, January 25th.

February 22 In-Person Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 PM

February 29 In-Person Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 PM

If you feel the need to meet with the teacher outside of the building conference dates and times, please coordinate with the teacher. Thank you for partnering with us. The sign-up link will be sent to families on Thursday, February 8th.

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.

The Blue Heron Elementary PTO is seeking donations for silent auction and raffle at our Family Fun Night in May.

• Check if your company accepts Donation Requests or if an instructor/artist can offer services.
• Small businesses can contribute products to support the school.
• Donors will be acknowledged with business displayed at Family Fun Night!
• Email: bhptopresident@gmail.com - OR - Facebook: BlueHeronPTO.org

FREE Cougar Cubs Playschool

Parents/Guardians of children ages 3-5, we invite you to enroll your child in Centennial High School’s FREE Cougar Cubs Playschool this spring! Your child will be engaged in a variety of learning activities such as art, music, science, math, literacy, sensory, and language development. These activities will be planned and implemented entirely by Centennial High School Child Psychology II students, under the supervision of their teacher. A light snack will also be provided each day. Maximum of 25 children, and the program is filled on a first come, first serve basis.

10:05am-11:05am: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (sign up for one, two, or all three days/week!)

Registration deadline is March 19-May 23, 2024.

Note: There will be no Playschool on March 28, 29, and April 9.

To reserve a spot in the program and for more information, contact Megan Piechowski, Centennial High School teacher. More information can be found here.

A Change in Reporting Student Absences

Student absence requests will be submitted through Campus Parent Portal for students in grades Pre-K through 12 beginning January 22, 2024. An “Attendance Request” link will be found on the Parent Hub on your student’s school website for easy access to the Portal and includes resources to assist. Attendance requests can also be submitted through the Campus Parent Portal mobile app.

Included below are a few links you may find helpful. Please contact your student’s school office with any questions. Thank you.

Helpful links:

Parent Portal Login Assistance

A Guide on How to Submit Absence Requests

Here’s what’s happening soon:

Jan. 20- RevSports Basketball (ages 2-)

RevSports Ninja Warrior (ages 2-9)

Jan. 22- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)

Jan. 25- Cougar Choir (gr. 3-5)

Golf Squad (gr. 1-5)

Jan. 29- Sports Mania (ages 4-6)

Jan. 30- Paleo Digging Fun (gr. K-4) After school at BHE!

Feb. 1- Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Feb. 3- Cougar Cub Basketball Camp (gr. 1-3)

Feb. 4- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-5)

Feb. 10- Canvas Fun: Heart Tree (gr. K-5)

Feb. 15- Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 5-11)

Feb. 16- Spark Equestrian Camp (ages 6-12)

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