Reminder: Bement CUSD 5 students will be dismissed at 2:00 on December 19 and 20
Students in Mrs. Corum's 8th Grade Intro to FCS class wrapped up the quarter with their cooking, childcare, and sewing unit.
The internet and phones are back up and going at Bement Schools. Thank you for your patience!
The internet and phones are down at Bement Schools. You can call 217-560-8165 if you need to get a message to your child's teacher. We will let you know when it is back up and running.
Middle/High School Christmas Dress Up Days
Lost & Found - A Light Blue I-phone was left at Bement MS/HS possibly after the Christmas Concert. Please call the office to claim the phone 217-678-4200
CGB JH Boys game at Tri-County (Oakland) is CANCELLED for tonight 12/10/24. It will be rescheduled at a later date. The boys will practice at CG after school until 5:45.
The boil order for the Village of Bement has been lifted.
Water has been turned back on in the Village of Bement. There is a boil order until further notice.
Girls JH Volleyball practice has been moved to CG tonight 12/3
Practice is still 3:30-5:30 but now in Cerro Gordo. The bus will return to Bement by 5:50
Water has been turned off in the Village of Bement to repair a water main break. It is expected to be off until approximately 2:00 PM. There will be a boil order when the water comes back on. We do not anticipate dismissing school early today.
Life Lessons and Leadership
Miss Donsbach’s 5th Grade Classroom hosted Kris Guerrero, a 5th degree black belt, from the Leaders for Life Martial Arts Academy in Champaign, IL.
Mr. Guerrero came to talk to the students about developing leadership skills, how to positively manage stress, how to have a positive attitude, how to face adversity, and he encouraged creating goals.
He discussed several different life lessons to live by:
Telling yourself “You can do it”
Remembering to “Never Give Up”
Always saying “Yes I Can” to challenging situations
Mr. Guerrero reminded the students that leaders must have balance, get things done right away, they should ATA (Always Take Action), they should push away bad habits, and always show respect.
Along with his discussion, the students learned several simple karate techniques and movements, and they watched Lyle perform one section of his black belt kata (detailed choreographed pattern of martial arts movements)
5th grader Lyle Shine assisted Mr. Guerrero during the presentation. Lyle has been training with Leaders for Life for about 7 years and is currently a 1st degree black belt.
Cody Vancil showed discipline and good listening skills during the presentation, so he was chosen to “break the board” at the end of the presentation.
Leaders for Life Vision – Creating True Leaders From The Inside Out Across Cultures And Generations Who Will Inspire Change In Their World.
Piatt County ROSC is sponsoring a Very Merry Christmas Family Fun Night. See the attachment.
2nd Annual CGB vs. ALAH Corn Bowl High School Basketball Games (Girls and Boys Varsity). Game starts at 10:00 AM at Cerro Gordo High School on Friday, January 10th. Bement High School students will attend the games in Cerro Gordo.
CGB JH Volleyball practice begins tonight from 5:00-7:00 in Bement.
A parent meeting will be held in Walsh Gym immediately following practice at 7:00pm. If you have questions please contact Bement Athletic Director, Christy Sweet at csweet@bement.k12.il.us or 217-678-4200 x2
Mrs. Wolfe's Art classes have been having a lot of fun designing, creating, and decorating.
Cutlyr, Kallie, and Paisley participated in the Diary Council Holiday Card Contest & our 6th Grade students have been making ceramic mugs.
Bement CUSD 5 -
Staff members, parents and community members who are interested in donating a gift can pick out an ornament at school or sign up for an item online, purchase the item, and return it to school unwrapped by December 11th.
Thank you for your consideration and generosity!
Please see the link for online items:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054AAEAB23A4F49-53473458-bement
Jack Huddleston with Operation Lifesaver came to Bement on Tuesday and shared a presentation with our K-8 students on train safety. Mr. Huddleston did 4 small assemblies telling kids all the train safety rules while crossing Railroad Tracks.
Look, Listen, Live!
Bement High School students participated in the Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Tour at Parkland College.
The Introduction to Business Class was tasked with creating a flyer to promote the Bement Christmas Tree Lighting at the park. Please choose your favorite.
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