Good Morning! 2:30p Dismissal today; last day of school before winter break. Student will return on Jan 6th.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, FRIDAY is a 2:30p dismissal.
Join us now! Gingerbread Reading Night! Tonight 5:30-7:00p! Book Fair is also open!
Candy Grams for $1 All Week

This Week at Black Hawk
12/15-12/19: 5 Days of Winter Theme Week
12/15-12/16 Book Fair Extended Through Tuesday
12/16 Tuesday: Gingerbread Reading Night 5:30-7 Book Fair will be Open
12/16 NO 4th-5th Grade BASKETBALL PRACTICE Due to Family Event
12/18 4th-5th Grade Basketball Practice 5-7p
12/19 Friday: 2:30p Early Dismissal

Due to the unpredictable weather this evening, we are going to postpone Gingerbread Reading Night to Tuesday, December 16th 5:30-7p.
Tonight and tomorrow left!

Please pick up your athlete in the BH library ASAP if they are at basketball pratice. There is an unknown smell that we're looking into that we want to be cautious about and feel it would be best for the children to be out of the building.
Book Fair All Week
12/11 Reading Night 5:30-7p so many fun activities planned!!!
12/7-12/11 Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse!
Dine to Donate for Black Hawk This Week at Texas Roadhouse!

Good Morning,
Thank you again for helping our school raise money through the Texas Roadhouse fundraiser! With your help we raised $722!!!
Great news! The gift cards are in!! Please stop by the school to get them as we will NOT be sending them home with students. Mrs. Hummel will be standing outside during pick up today if you'd like to grab them then, if not, please stop in during the day to grab them!
Don't forget that our dine to donate for Black Hawk starts 12/7! Tell your family and friends to submit their receipts after they pay for our school to earn a percentage of the bill
Thank you again for helping our school raise money through the Texas Roadhouse fundraiser! With your help we raised $722!!!
Great news! The gift cards are in!! Please stop by the school to get them as we will NOT be sending them home with students. Mrs. Hummel will be standing outside during pick up today if you'd like to grab them then, if not, please stop in during the day to grab them!
Don't forget that our dine to donate for Black Hawk starts 12/7! Tell your family and friends to submit their receipts after they pay for our school to earn a percentage of the bill
4th and 5th Grade Students Only
Basketball and Cheer Tryouts Schedule:
Monday November 24th & Tuesday November 25th from 5:00-7:00pm
MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO MAKE THE TEAM!
Pick up from the gym doors at 7:00PM. No spectators, this is a closed tryout.
Practice and Game Schedule:
TENTATIVELY: Basketball and cheer will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm-7pm. Game schedules will be given when finalized.
Parent/Athlete Meeting:
If your child makes the team (cheer or basketball) you and your child will be expected to attend a mandatory parent meeting with the coaches and the principal prior to the start of the season. Time and date will be announced after the team is determined.
Basketball and Cheer Tryouts Schedule:
Monday November 24th & Tuesday November 25th from 5:00-7:00pm
MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO MAKE THE TEAM!
Pick up from the gym doors at 7:00PM. No spectators, this is a closed tryout.
Practice and Game Schedule:
TENTATIVELY: Basketball and cheer will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm-7pm. Game schedules will be given when finalized.
Parent/Athlete Meeting:
If your child makes the team (cheer or basketball) you and your child will be expected to attend a mandatory parent meeting with the coaches and the principal prior to the start of the season. Time and date will be announced after the team is determined.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this quick survey - Panorama Family Survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025!
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement.
Panorama Survey Details: DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Instructions:
Complete one survey for each school your child(ren) attend(s).
The survey takes about 10 minutes or less to complete.
Access the survey
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
Select the school(s) your child attends from the drop-down menu.
The survey is available in multiple languages; use the drop-down menu above the District logo to select your preferred language.
Your voice is essential, and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can continue to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all families and students at District 186.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this quick survey - Panorama Family Survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025!
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement.
Panorama Survey Details: DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Instructions:
Complete one survey for each school your child(ren) attend(s).
The survey takes about 10 minutes or less to complete.
Access the survey
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
Select the school(s) your child attends from the drop-down menu.
The survey is available in multiple languages; use the drop-down menu above the District logo to select your preferred language.
Your voice is essential, and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can continue to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all families and students at District 186.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
What will you WEAR for WHERE Will You Go Wednesday?

Topic: Blackhawk PTO Meeting
Time: Nov 18, 2025 05:00 PM
Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84327164
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Meeting ID: 843 2716 4384
Passcode: 118430
Time: Nov 18, 2025 05:00 PM
Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84327164
384?pwd=YrjbZAQhFrlKfsF2VRO8kd
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Meeting ID: 843 2716 4384
Passcode: 118430
Good Morning,
All Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Money is due TODAY. It can be turned in to Mrs. Hummel during drop off, or drop it off in the main office before the end of the day today.
All Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Money is due TODAY. It can be turned in to Mrs. Hummel during drop off, or drop it off in the main office before the end of the day today.
Please view this short clip for Dine to Donate and more Gift Card Fundraiser Info. Dine to Donate will take place Dec 7th - Dec 11th.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4fH91bmk/jrZBRG1nRN2fyucq7ZrmNQ/watch?utm_content=DAG4fH91bmk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb7268c694f
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4fH91bmk/jrZBRG1nRN2fyucq7ZrmNQ/watch?utm_content=DAG4fH91bmk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb7268c694f
Good Morning Black Hawk Families. A Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser envelope will be coming home today. Please watch this short video from Mrs. Hummell that explains the fundraiser details, by clicking on the link below
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG31eIgJnQ/y-qOuRRVLwNgB7_4d8tXTg/watch?utm_content=DAG31eIgJnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h52cf5df745
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG31eIgJnQ/y-qOuRRVLwNgB7_4d8tXTg/watch?utm_content=DAG31eIgJnQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h52cf5df745
Your child's class could also win a pizza party!! Read the attached flyer for details!

Our United Way Campaign has started! You can send in $1 or more with your child to purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win a brand new bike! Students can also purchase Boo-Grams to send to a friend at Black Hawk on Halloween for $1!


