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It was awesome to see our school community at the Fall Dance last Friday. Thank you to Kids Club and to the custodial staff for being helpful and flexible. It takes many volunteers and awesome kids to pull off a fun night of dancing and connecting. Everyone was hanging out and having a good time!

Do you want to see Mr. Hartmann and some of his friends with BLUE HAIR? We need your assistance with our Direct Drive. Please consider supporting our drive. The instructions regarding the Direct Drive are located below.

Oct. 17: Parent - Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Oct. 19-20: No School / Professional Organization Meetings

Oct. 24: Lifetouch Picture Retake Day 9:30-12pm

Oct. 27: Character Parade 2:40-3:20pm

Nov. 3: End of First Quarter

Nov. 6: No School for Students / Staff Grading, Content Development, Parent Communication

Our last fall Parent-Teacher Conference is on Tuesday, October 17th. The PTO would like to partner with parents to provide meals for teachers on these nights.

If you would like to make a donation, please click on the link below.

Thank you for your support!

Conference Dinner Sign Up

We would love to put your pictures in our yearbook! If you have pictures of the first day of school, spirit day, Homecoming, and the fall dance, please share them at the link below.

In the description, please include each child's grade and only include students from Blue Heron - thank you!

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Date: Friday, October 27

Time: 2:40

What type of costume should a student wear for the Character Parade?

• We are asking that all families choose a costume that is non-violent/scary in nature. These costumes are day costumes and may differ from a costume a student wishes to wear in the evening. Examples of appropriate costumes are sports figures, historians, fairy tale characters, occupation outfits, storybook characters, heroes, etc. Costumes that are distracting are not welcome at BHE (examples: zombies, Scream, Freddy Krueger, etc.). No play or real weapons of any kind will be allowed on school grounds. If you are wondering if a costume is appropriate or not, please ask your child’s teacher. Also, please do not send your child to school with his/her face or hair painted, they will be asked to remove it if this occurs. If your student wants to participate but needs help getting a costume please contact the school office at 763-792-6200.

What do you do if you do not want your student to participate in the character parade?

• Please complete the form to request an alternative activity. FORM

School pictures were taken Tuesday, September 19th.

• If you preordered school pictures online or sent in your order form, your pictures will be sent to Blue Heron within a few weeks
• If you have not ordered pictures yet, you will get a new code for ordering when you receive your student's SmileSafe card. All students will get a SmileSafe card with their picture on it.

Picture retake day is October 24th from 9:30am-12pm. If you are choosing to retake pictures, please bring your original pictures back and return to the Lifetouch photographers.

Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today. The yearbook cost is $19 through October 20th. On October 21st, the price increases to $20. See below for order information.

Students are to ride their assigned bus to and from school. Thank you for your cooperation!

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

Nominations for Centennial’s Hall of Fame due November 1

Do you know of someone who has a longstanding history of providing services of time and commitment to education? Or, do you know a Centennial graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments and/or has used their education to impact society? Nominations for the Class of 2024 are due November 1. More information on criteria and how to submit a nomination can be found on the Centennial website.

Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools!

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! No experience necessary; training provided!

Available positions:

• Substitute Teachers (To qualify, you must have bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License; you can obtain a Short Call License if you have a bachelor’s degree.)

• Substitute Paraprofessionals (To qualify, you must have a HS Diploma/GED.)

Apply at teachersoncall.com; 800-713-4439. Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Reminder: Immunization Information
Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt.

If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after November 1, 2023. What you need to do:

· Contact your health care provider and review your student’s immunization status to make sure they are up to date.

· If you missed a required vaccination, make an appointment with a healthcare provider or local clinic as soon as possible.

· Follow up with your students’ school if they have reached out to you regarding your student’s immunization status.

· Turn in medical (must be signed by health care provider) and non-medical (must be notarized) exemption forms to your child’s school.

Visit the MDH website for vaccine schedules, exemption forms and more information including where to get free/low cost immunizations today. Please reach out to your student’s school for any questions. Please note, K-12 immunization status is available on Campus Parent Portal.

School Board Hosts Listening Session for the Public

In the District’s ongoing efforts to gather feedback from our stakeholders, the Centennial School Board is hosting a listening session for the public on October 16, 5:30pm-6:15pm. The session will be held in the District Board Room prior to the regularly scheduled School Board meeting.

Listening Sessions are held quarterly to provide the opportunity for community members, staff, parents, and students to meet informally with Board Representatives and the Superintendent to discuss topics in the schools. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Kindergarten Preview at Centennial Schools
The Centennial School District invites families of kindergarten students, eligible to enroll in the 2024-2025 school year, to Kindergarten Preview. Each elementary school in the district (Blue Heron, Centennial, Centerville, Golden Lake, and Rice Lake) will host a preview on October 24, 9:45am-10:30am. This is a great opportunity to tour the school, ask questions, and give prospective students a fun and memorable experience. Call your neighborhood school to sign up! This free event is one opportunity for families to connect with the school; attendance is optional.

National School Lunch Week: October 16-18
Centennial Schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week October 16-18. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. Not only does the program help reduce childhood hunger, it also supports American agriculture. Centennial’s Food Service Department will celebrate by giving a token of appreciation with each elementary student’s lunch.

Join us for the Halloween Hustle 5K, Oct. 28 at Centerville Elementary! Run or walk the course in your best costume, pets are welcome! Stay after the run for more fun including a Trunk or Treat and Touch truck event in the parking lot and other alumni events. Register by Oct. 16 to receive a race T-shirt with your registration.

Happening soon:

Oct. 19- Ninja Day Camp (ages 6-13)

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

Oct. 24- Select Aquatics classes begin this week!

Oct. 28- Halloween Hustle 5K (all ages/family)

Skyhawks Flag Football (ages 5-10)

Oct. 29- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-5)

Nov. 6- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)

Nov. 8- Levels 1-2 Ninja (ages 6-13)

Nov. 13- Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-1)

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

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