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Promoting the necessary routines and making it a priority to have kids experience reading as more than a subject is critical. Between school and home, our responsibility is to ignite a desire to read. Below are practical suggestions to incorporate into your home environment.

Feb. 16: No School for Students / Staff Development

Feb. 19: No School / President's 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

Mar. 11-15: No School / Spring Break

This is a quick reminder that registration for Spring Conferences CLOSES on Sunday, February 18 @ 10PM.

As in the past, BHE is requesting families to honor our goal of having one conference per student unless it is legally necessary to have two conferences. We have found it beneficial for the parents to work together. If you need an accommodation, please contact Mr. Hartmann.

Conference Details:

• Thursday, February 22nd
• Thursday, Feburary 29th
• Registration for conferences CLOSES on Sunday, February 18 at 10pm.
• Follow this link to the MyConferenceTime online platform to sign up for conferences.

Helpful Links:

• Help with signing up: https://www.myconferencetime.com/info/help/video-how-to-sign-up/
• Canceling a conference: https://myconferencetime.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/48000236886-cancel-a-registration

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 29th.

The PTO would like to partner with parents to provide meals for teachers on these nights. Please consider donating food or monetary donations.

Click HERE to sign up. Thank you for your support!

“Chronic Absence” is defined as missing too much school for any reason. Chronic Absence includes:

• Excused absence
• Unexcused absence
• Suspensions

If you needing to problem-solve a situation that your family is going through which is impacting your student(s) having consistent attendance, please contact the school office at 763-792-6200.

The office is continuing to review attendance and partnering with parents.

Blue Heron is looking for pants donations for sizes 5-10. If you have new or gently used pants that you would like to donate, you can send them with your student or bring them in anytime between 8am-4pm. Thank you for your support!

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. See below for order information.

We are looking for your pictures to put in our yearbook. Click on the link below to add your pictures. Please make sure the pictures only feature students from Blue Heron Elementary. Thank you.

LINK - https://images.jostens.com/0TXbkr6X9Dd-4tY5ni64eHQ

USER ID - 0TXbkr6X9Dd-4tY5ni64eHQ

Centennial Preschool Registration Opens March 1

The Centennial School District offers high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences. Preschool classes are designed to prepare students, ages 3-5, and families for success in kindergarten, practicing both academic and social skills in a “learning-through-play” philosophy. Full-day classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District; part-day classrooms are at the Early Childhood Center. Our preschool has earned a 4 Star Parent Aware Rating. Registrations received between March 1 and March 22 will be included in the placement lottery. Registration will remain open after the lottery for remaining seats. Program and registration information can be found on the district’s website.

District Survey Reminder
We want to hear from you! Reminder to parents/guardians to complete the district’s annual survey. The survey is short—takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey is open until Sunday, February 18, 9:00pm.

After school Youth Soccer (gr. K-5)

Join high school players and coaches for a fun after school soccer program! We’ll develop fundamentals though skills and drills activities. But most importantly, we’ll be active and have fun! Start dates vary by school throughout April and May.

Here’s what’s happening soon:

Mar. 19- Youth Spring Volleyball League (gr. 4-5) Hurry-teams forming now!

Mar. 23- Spring Open Swim schedule begins!

Mar. 29- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)

Apr. 6- RevSports Basketball (ages 2-9)

RevSports Ninja Warrior (ages 2-9)

Apr. 7- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-7)

Apr. 8- DASH After-School Track & Field Camp (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