🤩🎉Congratulations to Mrs. Sickler and Mrs. Allard, winners of the K-7 Buc Pride Awards for October! Both were nominated by colleagues for their efforts and leadership.
Here are a few of the comments below to highlight them.
Mrs. Sickler:
⭐️Kim shows her dedication in such profound ways, I can hardly keep track. If a teacher has a question, she will not only answer that question, but come to you in person and ensure that everything is covered. She'll even throw together some resources for you! She is creative in her lessons with her students, she works hard at building individual relationships with them, she goes above and beyond to work with parents, and make sure her class's needs are covered. She's inventive, and resourceful. She's an amazing team player and is that type of person to make everyone feel not only involved, but valued. She is thoughtful and professional with teachers, staff, and families alike. She makes sure that we, as teachers, are taking care of ourselves and knows our rights and responsibilities as professionals and as human beings. She's an incredible PLC leader of leaders. Kim acts with selflessness, compassion, and understanding to everyone she meets. She truly wants Blue Earth Area to not only be the best place for educators, but for students and families. She sees potential in everyone and everything, and makes that potential become a reality.
Mrs. Allard:
⭐️Always willing to go above and beyond!
⭐️She is always willing to help out no matter what! She is very supportive and there for staff! If you have an idea she is always willing to listen!
⭐️She is always willing to help anyone who needs it. She is an amazing teacher who always takes the time to understand the kids and their learning needs. She always makes learning fun according to my own kid !
Here are a few of the comments below to highlight them.
Mrs. Sickler:
⭐️Kim shows her dedication in such profound ways, I can hardly keep track. If a teacher has a question, she will not only answer that question, but come to you in person and ensure that everything is covered. She'll even throw together some resources for you! She is creative in her lessons with her students, she works hard at building individual relationships with them, she goes above and beyond to work with parents, and make sure her class's needs are covered. She's inventive, and resourceful. She's an amazing team player and is that type of person to make everyone feel not only involved, but valued. She is thoughtful and professional with teachers, staff, and families alike. She makes sure that we, as teachers, are taking care of ourselves and knows our rights and responsibilities as professionals and as human beings. She's an incredible PLC leader of leaders. Kim acts with selflessness, compassion, and understanding to everyone she meets. She truly wants Blue Earth Area to not only be the best place for educators, but for students and families. She sees potential in everyone and everything, and makes that potential become a reality.
Mrs. Allard:
⭐️Always willing to go above and beyond!
⭐️She is always willing to help out no matter what! She is very supportive and there for staff! If you have an idea she is always willing to listen!
⭐️She is always willing to help anyone who needs it. She is an amazing teacher who always takes the time to understand the kids and their learning needs. She always makes learning fun according to my own kid !
💡Mrs. Eckhardt's Chemistry in the Community class has been working towards a proposal about an alternative material to produce U.S. money.
One of the focuses in this discussion has been around copper. As we've been discussing how metals form electrically charged species through chemical reactions, we tried making our own homemade batteries out of pennies, cardboard, vinegar, and tin foil.
After an initial fail (typical of science), we did some research, proposed alternative ideas, and had success in creating enough current to power a small light bulb! Students were at the center of the engineering and iterative design process that makes science so intriguing and rewarding. Props to the whole class for hard work and persistence!
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One of the focuses in this discussion has been around copper. As we've been discussing how metals form electrically charged species through chemical reactions, we tried making our own homemade batteries out of pennies, cardboard, vinegar, and tin foil.
After an initial fail (typical of science), we did some research, proposed alternative ideas, and had success in creating enough current to power a small light bulb! Students were at the center of the engineering and iterative design process that makes science so intriguing and rewarding. Props to the whole class for hard work and persistence!
#beabucpride
Join our team!
Blue Earth Area Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher to join our Discovery Place Preschool team. This position will begin in February (exact date TBD) 2026 and continue through the end of the 2025–26 school year.
Blue Earth Area Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher to join our Discovery Place Preschool team. This position will begin in February (exact date TBD) 2026 and continue through the end of the 2025–26 school year.
Juniors and Parents!
ETS is hosting another virtual Junior night and you are invited to attend.
Thursday, December 4
6-7 PM
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/5073896068
ETS is hosting another virtual Junior night and you are invited to attend.
Thursday, December 4
6-7 PM
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/5073896068
💡Ms. Nagel’s 2nd graders were busy building today—Turkey Cages, to be exact! 🦃🔧 Love seeing their STEM skills shine, just in time for Thanksgiving!
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Wishing our students, staff, and families a restful and joy-filled Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy the time to relax, recharge, and celebrate with the people you love. 🦃🍁
The "E" in the word TERRIFIC is all about being Enthusiastic, and boy, oh boy, our November TERRIFIC Third Graders are rocking that enthusiasm every single day at school!
Way to go, students—your enthusiasm lights up our school! Congratulations, we're bursting with pride for each and every one of you!
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Way to go, students—your enthusiasm lights up our school! Congratulations, we're bursting with pride for each and every one of you!
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🧪💧 Chemistry in the Real World!
Mr. Schoenfelder's Chemistry class took a field trip to the Blue Earth Waste Treatment Facility to learn about the science behind wastewater treatment. A huge thank-you to Jamie Holland and Justin Bruellman for doing a fantastic job explaining each step of the process. Hands-on learning at its best!
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Mr. Schoenfelder's Chemistry class took a field trip to the Blue Earth Waste Treatment Facility to learn about the science behind wastewater treatment. A huge thank-you to Jamie Holland and Justin Bruellman for doing a fantastic job explaining each step of the process. Hands-on learning at its best!
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🍔🍟🧋Save the date! 🧋🍟🍔
The same ten people are unknowingly brought together again under pretenses, this time at the House on Cable Car Cliff for a masquerade party.
This time their host, G. Reef, is there... or at least his body is!🔎
🎭 Join us for And Then There Was One, Too: A Spoof—our fall play full of mystery, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud moments! Don’t miss our students bringing this hilarious whodunit to life on stage! ✨
When:
Friday, November 21, 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 22, 2:00 PM
Where:
Blue Earth Area High School PAC
1125 US-169
Blue Earth
Adults: $5
Students: FREE
This time their host, G. Reef, is there... or at least his body is!🔎
🎭 Join us for And Then There Was One, Too: A Spoof—our fall play full of mystery, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud moments! Don’t miss our students bringing this hilarious whodunit to life on stage! ✨
When:
Friday, November 21, 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 22, 2:00 PM
Where:
Blue Earth Area High School PAC
1125 US-169
Blue Earth
Adults: $5
Students: FREE
This week, we’ve been celebrating American Education Week, and we want to give a big shout-out to the local businesses who helped make our staff festivities even more special!
☕ Thank you, Taher, for providing coffee on Monday.
🍪 Thank you, McDonald’s, for the delicious cookies.
🍎 Thank you, Blue Earth American Legion, for today’s apples!
We appreciate your generosity and support of our BEA staff! 💙💛
#AmericanEducationWeek #CommunitySupport #BEAProud
☕ Thank you, Taher, for providing coffee on Monday.
🍪 Thank you, McDonald’s, for the delicious cookies.
🍎 Thank you, Blue Earth American Legion, for today’s apples!
We appreciate your generosity and support of our BEA staff! 💙💛
#AmericanEducationWeek #CommunitySupport #BEAProud
Our high schoolers had an amazing opportunity yesterday at Construct Tomorrow! 🛠️🏗️
Students spent the morning exploring hands-on activities in a variety of skilled trades, everything from carpentry and welding to electrical work, heavy equipment operation, pipefitters, cement masons and more. They were able to ask questions, test out real tools, and connect with industry professionals who shared insight into the many high-demand, high-skill career pathways and apprenticeships training programs.
Events like this help students discover their strengths, spark new interests, and open doors to future careers they may not have considered before. A huge thank you to South Central Workforce Council who made this day possible! 🔨✨
#ConstructTomorrow #CareerExploration #HandsOnLearning #SkilledTrades
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Students spent the morning exploring hands-on activities in a variety of skilled trades, everything from carpentry and welding to electrical work, heavy equipment operation, pipefitters, cement masons and more. They were able to ask questions, test out real tools, and connect with industry professionals who shared insight into the many high-demand, high-skill career pathways and apprenticeships training programs.
Events like this help students discover their strengths, spark new interests, and open doors to future careers they may not have considered before. A huge thank you to South Central Workforce Council who made this day possible! 🔨✨
#ConstructTomorrow #CareerExploration #HandsOnLearning #SkilledTrades
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It’s ESP Day! Thank you to all the education support professionals who keep our schools running smoothly ❤️
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BEA is proud to announce that Lola Lundquist and Kate Storbeck signed with their respective Universities.
Lola will be signed with Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and will play basketball for the Vikings next year.
Kate will be signed with the Mustangs of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall to play golf.
Lola will be signed with Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and will play basketball for the Vikings next year.
Kate will be signed with the Mustangs of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall to play golf.
🌟 A Big Thank You to TAFCO! 🌟
We're grateful to TAFCO for speaking at our 1st Quarter Middle School Better Than B’s Honor Roll Breakfast last week and for generously sponsoring the event. Lucas and Danielle shared valuable insight about their industry and the importance of education, a message that will encourage our students to keep working hard and exploring future opportunities.
We are proud to celebrate 122 out of 165 middle school students who earned a spot on the honor roll! What an incredible accomplishment! 🎉
Thank you, TAFCO, for supporting and inspiring our learners!
We're grateful to TAFCO for speaking at our 1st Quarter Middle School Better Than B’s Honor Roll Breakfast last week and for generously sponsoring the event. Lucas and Danielle shared valuable insight about their industry and the importance of education, a message that will encourage our students to keep working hard and exploring future opportunities.
We are proud to celebrate 122 out of 165 middle school students who earned a spot on the honor roll! What an incredible accomplishment! 🎉
Thank you, TAFCO, for supporting and inspiring our learners!
🍎📖American Education Week is all about celebrating the amazing team of people who help our students learn and grow—from paras and office staff to bus drivers, the tech office, and students service workers. Each one plays an important part in supporting students and families and keeping our schools running strong.
Let's take a moment this week to thank the education support professionals who care for, support, and protect our students. They make public education possible every day. 👏👏👏
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Let's take a moment this week to thank the education support professionals who care for, support, and protect our students. They make public education possible every day. 👏👏👏
#beabucpride
📚✨ Author Visit Highlight! ✨📚
We were thrilled to welcome Mary Casanova to our school! Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a fantastic time learning about authors, how they write stories, and the creative process behind books.
This special visit was made possible through a partnership with Blue Earth Area Elementary School, Blue Earth Community Library, Friends of the Blue Earth Community Library, and the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this inspiring experience possible for our students! 🧡
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We were thrilled to welcome Mary Casanova to our school! Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a fantastic time learning about authors, how they write stories, and the creative process behind books.
This special visit was made possible through a partnership with Blue Earth Area Elementary School, Blue Earth Community Library, Friends of the Blue Earth Community Library, and the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this inspiring experience possible for our students! 🧡
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Stories, snacks, and smiles all around! 📖🍎
Our 3rd graders and their guests had a blast at Books & Bites! Thank you to our families, teachers, and SMIF for helping make this reading celebration possible through their literacy grant support!
Our 3rd graders and their guests had a blast at Books & Bites! Thank you to our families, teachers, and SMIF for helping make this reading celebration possible through their literacy grant support!
Attention Parents of BEA Juniors!!
Join this online meeting tonight, Wednesday, November 12, 6:00 pm to learn more about college planning for your child.
Join the meeting using this link: meet.google.com/qsz-zpys-tuj
or with your phone: 1-501-897-6259, Pin 164758704
Join this online meeting tonight, Wednesday, November 12, 6:00 pm to learn more about college planning for your child.
Join the meeting using this link: meet.google.com/qsz-zpys-tuj
or with your phone: 1-501-897-6259, Pin 164758704
Today we honor and thank the incredible veterans among our staff for their service and dedication—both to our country and to our students.
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