CBE December/January Newsletter
December 6, 2023
Great Relationships Produce Great Students
Mr. Brad Franklin
Principal
Grade 8Mr. Brian Marcus
Assistant Principal
Grade 6Mrs. Mariah McKenney
Assistant Principal
Grade 7
Dear Carl Ben Eielson Middle School Families,
As we approach the festive holiday season, we wanted to update you on the fantastic activities and events that your middle school students are engaged in. It's a time filled with joy, celebration, and opportunities for our young learners to showcase their talents and achievements.
Holiday Concerts: We are thrilled to announce our upcoming holiday concerts, where your child's musical talents will take center stage. The dedication and hard work they have put into rehearsing will undoubtedly shine through during these performances. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming concerts located on the school calendar for this winter season. Your support in attending these events will mean the world to our young musicians.
Student Activities: Our middle schoolers have been actively involved in various clubs, fostering teamwork, creativity, and personal growth. From Lego League and Art Club to Weightlifting and Aladdin Jr., The Musical, these extracurricular activities provide valuable opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop essential skills. If your child is a club participant, we encourage you to engage with them about their experiences and attend any showcase events that may be scheduled.
Sports: Our student-athletes have been giving their all on the mat and court, representing CBE Bruins with pride. Whether your child is participating in basketball, wrestling, volleyball, or another sport their commitment to teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship is commendable. Show your support by attending games and cheering on our dedicated athletes.
1st Semester Work and Attendance: As we near the end of the first semester, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of checking your child's academic progress. Take a moment to engage in a conversation with them about their learning experiences. Your involvement in their academic journey is a key factor in their success.
Additionally, regular attendance plays a significant role in a student's academic achievement. Consistent attendance ensures that your child doesn't miss out on valuable instruction and collaborative learning experiences. If your child is facing any attendance challenges, please reach out to the school so that we can provide the necessary support.
Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in your child's education. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season and the achievements of our CBE Bruin students together.
Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful holiday season!
Warm regards,
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School Administrative Staff
CBE Music "Notes"
Choir Notes
Choir
The choir department is proud to announce that 8 CBE students have auditioned and been selected to participate in the 2024 Jr Hi Allstate Choir in February hosted this year at Fargo South. Out of the hundreds of students across the state that auditioned, the 8 students from CBE will represent our school and our city very well. Congratulations to:
Mixed Choir participants: Aspen Armstrong, Makai Kamara, Ellen Kees, Caleb Leichty & Terra Wiley
Treble Choir participants: Elayna Drege, Faith Smith and Lydia Wangen
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The first choir concert of the season is Thursday, Dec. 7 featuring the 6th grade choir at 6 pm, the 7th grade choir at 7 pm and the 8th grade choir at 8 pm. The 6th grade honor choir will perform at the end of the 6th grade concert and the 7th & 8th grade honor choir will perform at both the end of the 7th grade concert and the 8th grade concert! There will be a variety of music including holiday music and something for everyone! Please join us!
Band Concert
CBE Band Concert – January 11
Come and hear what our amazing band students have been preparing at our Winter Concert on January 11th in the Hangar! Everyone is invited to attend! The kids are really excited to play for you and your support is so important to them! Chase away the winter blahs with some great music by these young musicians!
The sixth grade band is scheduled at 6:00, seventh grade band at 7:00, and the 8th grade band at 8:00. Band students will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to their concert start time.
Band parents please read the detailed information letter explaining much more, including what the students need to wear. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wn2uzEkx4St4EqpuV9-eKgf-7qI4ESd21cyHcLZQcQQ/edit
Winter Weather
Update your contact information
Inclement Weather
The season of winter storms is upon us, and I want to reaffirm our mutual commitment to the safety of your school children. We maintain close communication with the U.S. Weather Service. When storm conditions develop, we must make the decision as to whether school will be held or not. This decision is based on the general conditions which exist for the majority of Fargo students. Weather conditions and distance to school will vary however, and parents should use their own judgment in determining if the weather is suitable for their children to make the journey to school on any particular day. If school is in session and it is your decision that your child should remain at home, that decision will be respected by the school.
If school is called off, the local radio and television stations will be notified as early as possible. School closing notices will also be posted on the internet via FPS and the weather section of In-Forum. In addition, you should receive a connect ed phone call from the district office with the information. If storm conditions develop during the day and it is determined that an early dismissal is in the best interest of the students, the media will be notified and principals will proceed with an orderly dismissal. Elementary principals will dismiss students consistent with the instructions provided by parents on the emergency/weather school closing form.
If it is announced that school will be starting late, we will begin the school day at 10:45. Students will report to their period 3 upon arrival.
We appreciate your continued cooperation and understanding in this important matter. Be assured that the well-being of your children is of utmost importance to us.
School closure information will also be broadcasted via local media, and the information will be posted on our website and social media sites (Facebook and Twitter).
For more information please see the school cancellation process on the Fargo Public Schools website.
EARLY OUT Release Day - December 22nd, 2023
For the 2023-2024 school year, Fargo Public Schools (FPS) will implement four “early release” school days for students. On these days, students will be dismissed two hours early at each building. The early dismissal will allow our teaching staff to gather in an extended Professional Learning Community (PLC). Principals will send out specific building schedules (see below).
During these early release days, our teachers will be focusing on analyzing student data, setting goals for student learning, and reviewing and planning research-based instructional strategies for students who need support and those who need enrichment. Teachers will collaborate with grade or content-level peers to review, reflect, and learn from each other in meeting students' needs.
No School - December 25 - January 1st
There is NO SCHOOL December 25, 2023 through January 1st, 2024. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Counselors Corner - Important 8th Grade information
CBE Counselors are kicking off our 8th grade transition to high school (already)! This week (Dec. 4th-8th), we will be in 8th grade classrooms talking about career paths and connecting interest to goals and our futures. On December 19th, all 8th grade students will head to South High School for an elective tour and introduction to South High. All of these activities help to prepare students for their upcoming high school transition meeting in January and February. More information will follow regarding transition meetings.
South High School Information for current 8th grade students
January 4: South High counselors will visit CBE 8th graders to distribute registration materials, discuss course selections, review graduation requirements.
8th grade students: Be sure to attend your 8th grade conference with your current counselor who will help guide you through the registration process and finalize the plan for next year.
Lockers
Lockers are equipped with a combination padlock loaned by the school. Lockers should be kept locked and combinations not shared with other students. Lost or stolen locks will be paid for by the student. The charge for a lost lock is $5.00. Students are responsible for books and personal possessions at all times. STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO LEAVE VALUABLES AT HOME. Any graffiti appearing on the outside or inside of the locker is considered vandalism and will be the responsibility of the student. School administrators reserve the right to search lockers, but only when it is reasonable to suspect that the locker contains items or articles which may constitute a hazard or contains property that does not belong to the student.
Stem Class - Race Day
Another race season has started! Students will be racing their Co2 dragsters December 20th - 22nd in the STEM hallway. Please come and cheer your students on and see who has the coolest car, the fastest car, and the lightest car. Lots of fun and excitement for all. Contact Mrs. Yokom with any questions.
Fill the Dome Coin War
From November 6th – 15th, the students and staff at Carl Ben Eielson Middle school became friendly competitors in a “coin war” to help raise money for the Great Plains Food Bank and the Fill the Dome campaign. The teams that raised a total of $75 or more in their containers had the opportunity to pie a teacher and/ or administrator! At the end of the “coin war”, we are excited to announce that we earned a total of $1,451.33 – all of which has gone straight to the Great Plains Food Bank! To celebrate all of their hard work, the students and staff were able to watch a live stream of 5 staff members getting pied! A huge thanks goes out to the entire student body and staff members at Carl Ben Eielson for making this years Fill the Dome campaign a success!
PTA Reflections Contest
The Reflections deadline is Friday, January 26th, 2024. For details, please contact Darla Bakko at miss_verbitsky@hotmail.com or carlbenpta@gmail.com .
Aladdin Jr. - CBE Musical
This year, Carl Ben Eielson is showing the musical, Aladdin. The musical will be at South High School. Come with us to a far away land, a far away place, where anything you dream is possible. We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming Events by date
December 7 - Choir Concert
- 6th Grade Choir Concert - 6:00pm
- 7th Grade Choir Concert - 7:00pm
- 8th Grade Choir Concert - 8:00pm
December 15 - Skate City - Spotlight Skate Night
December 19 - 8th Grade Tour of South High
December 22 - Early Out - Students dismissed at 1:30pm
December 25 - January 1 - No School
January 2 - Classes resume
January 8 - CBE PTA Meeting @ 7:00 - Library
January 11 - Band Concert
- 6th Grade Band Concert - 6:00pm
- 7th Grade Band Concert - 7:00pm
- 8th Grade Band Concert - 8:00pm
January 12 - End of First Semester
January 15 - No School - Staff Professional Development
January 24 - 8th Grade Music Students Tour of Elementary Schools
January 25 - 7th Grade Music Students Tour at Elementary Schools
January 25 & 26 - CBE Musical Performance @ South High Theater -Aladdin Jr. 7:00pm
January 27 - CBE Musical Performance @ South High Theater -Aladdin Jr - 2:00pm
District News
Fargo Public Schools Accepting Nominations for Teacher, Administrator, and Support Staff of the Year Awards
Community members are invited to nominate a deserving Fargo Public Schools teacher, administrator, or support staff member for the annual Staff Recognition Program. The program honors FPS staff members who serve our students with excellence. Online instructions, forms, and the application process can be found at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/StaffRecognitionProgram.
Long-Range Facility Plan Survey
Fargo Public Schools is seeking input regarding future investments in our District’s facilities. Please complete this Long-Range Facility Planning survey to help FPS prioritize major capital investments such as new construction and major renovations across the next five to 10 years. The survey closes at midnight on Sunday, December 3. The survey can be taken at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B9GVHXP.
2024-25 Calendar Changes Approved
At the Fargo Board of Education regular meeting on November 28, Board members approved an updated calendar for the 2024-25 school year, as proposed by the District’s calendar committee. The updated calendar included the following changes:
- Moved the 2-hour early release day from October 16 to October 10
- Moved the 2 non-contact days from October 17 and 18 to October 11 and 14
- Moved the professional development day on January 20 to January 17
- Updated January 20 to a non-contact day
- Moved the professional development day from June 5 to June 6
- Updated June 5 to a student contact day
- Designated June 19 as a non-contact day (summer school)
The calendar is available at this link.
Fargo South Youth Wrestling Information 2023-24
Grades: K-6
Registration Date: (no pre-registration necessary) you can register at any practice!
Practice Times: 6:00pm – 7:00pm First practice is November 27th
Cost: $30.00 Scholarships available upon request. Checks made out to FPS Youth Wrestling.
Families with two or more wrestlers will get a discounted fee. Registration fees include practices, coaching, competitive events, and a club t-shirt. There will be a small gate fee for adults at the competitive match events. $3 adults and children free.
Fargo South Practice Including Registration Site: Fargo South Wrestling Room: Students from Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Kennedy, Lincoln, Ed Clapp and Carl Ben Eielson. Park on the north side of South HS in the lot. Enter door 2 and walk through the gym to the right and down the hall to the right. The wrestling room is on the left hand side of the hallway. Contact: Brian Woelfel Woelfeb@fargo.k12.nd.us
Schedule:
November 30th Practice 6pm South High December 4th practice 6pm South High
December 7th practice 6pm South High * December 11th practice 6pm at South High
December 14th practice 6pm South High December 18th practice 6 pm south high
December 21st practice 6pm South High
December 25th, 28th, 30th, - January 1st, 4th/no practice or matches
January 8th practice Fargo South 6pm January 11th practice 6pm South High.
January 15th no school no practice or matches January 18th practice 6pm South High
January 22nd youth matches 6:30pm South High Gym 1
January 25th practice 6pm South High
January 29th Youth Matches at Davies 6:30 pm
February 1st practice 6 p.m. South High
February 5th elementary matches North 6:30 pm
February 8th. Final practice
Recurring CBE News
FPS 2022-2023 Annual Report
FPS 2022-2023 Annual Report
The Fargo Public Schools 2022-23 Annual Report presents the District’s effort to carry out its mission of “educating and empowering all students to succeed” and to serve its students and families. The information contained in the Annual Report highlights FPS’ students, staff, schools, programs, departments, and achievements. View the Annual Report for vital information regarding enrollment, staffing, budget numbers, demographics, and assessment data. Thank you for supporting Fargo Public Schools and allowing the District to provide its students an exceptional educational experience. Click here to access the full document.
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Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/cbe
Location: 1601 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-1700
Twitter: @FPSCarlBen
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