CBE News - November 2024

It’s hard to believe Quarter 1 has ended and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! We’ve had a busy and productive start to the school year, and we appreciate your continued support. As we move through the school year, please be aware that teachers may be sending out bi-weekly emails to families of students who are struggling in certain subjects. These emails are intended to keep parents informed so we can work together to help students succeed. If you receive one of these notifications, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the teacher for specific guidance and resources that may be helpful.

We’re thrilled to announce some exciting upcoming events, including seasonal concerts and activities where students can showcase their talents. Be on the lookout for more details in the coming weeks. We encourage all families to attend and cheer on our students as they perform and participate!

As a reminder, there is no school Monday, November 11th (Veterans Day) and Wednesday-Friday, November 27th – 29th for Thanksgiving. These breaks offer time for students to recharge and spend time with family and friends.

Finally, a huge thank you to all who participated in and supported the Friends of Eielson fundraiser! Your involvement helps provide valuable resources and opportunities for our students. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to our school community. CBE wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Author Christina Soontornvat will be visiting CBE on Wednesday, December 11th to speak to all 6th grade students! Students are encouraged to read books by the author and FIFTEEN 6th graders will have a chance to eat lunch with the author that day! 6th grade students can also have books signed by the author during her visit. If you would like to purchase a book for the author signing, please use the QR code, or visit the More Than Words website at: https://www.morethanwordsfm.com/collections/fps-author-visit-christina-soontornvat If interested, make sure to fill in your student’s name in the “add a note to your order” section so the library can reserve a book for them!

Please join Christina Soontornvat for a public presentation at the Fargo Public Library –Carlson Branch (2801 32nd Ave S) December 11th at 6pm. All students & families are welcome to attend the event! Please visit the Fargo Public Library at: https://fargond.gov/city-government/departments/library for more information!

If you have any questions, please contact me at 701-446-1724 or email me at hovdaa@fargoschools.org

Allyson Hovda

Library Media Specialist

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11 due to the Veterans Day Holiday. Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, November 12.

The Great North Pole, a local nonprofit, is providing helpful holiday boxes to a limited number of Carl Ben Eielson families in need. The helpful holiday boxes include household items and items to meet basic needs. If your family is interested, please stop in to the CBE Counseling office to pick up a form and answer all of the questions. All completed forms need to be returned to the Counseling Office by Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Important Notes:

• Unfortunately, not every family will receive these boxes
• Every box has different items in it, and families do not receive the same items.
• If winter coats, hats, mittens, and gloves are available, the kids will be selected first to receive them.
• If your family is selected, The Great North Pole will email or call you in December regarding the distribution date and time you select on the form.

It is very important that forms are filled out right away, as supplies are limited. Forms are processed in the order they are received. When supplies are gone, additional families won't be able to be assisted. The earlier forms are completed, the more likely to be considered for holiday boxes.

The YMCA of the Northern Sky Giving Tree Registration is now open! If your family needs some assistance this holiday season and you meet eligibility requirements, you may register your child to receive gifts through our Giving Tree Program!

Eligibility Requirements:

• Children ages 0-18
• Reside in Cass (ND) or Clay County(MN)
• Receive YMatch, or YMCA Child Care Financial Assistance, Free or Reduced Lunch or County Assistance
• Able to pick up gifts in Fargo, ND on December 13, 14, 15, 2024.

Register now through our website: Giving Tree | YMCA Northern Sky

Kylie Wallman

CBE School Counselor, O-Z

On November 18th, from 5-9 PM you can order Chipotle and earn money for the school. Visit the restaurant at 3061 25th St S or order online using the ordering code 8FTDB8A. (Please order to pick up at the 25th St S location and schedule pick up between 5 and 9).

This is a reminder that 7th grade vision screenings will take place on Tuesday, November 19th. Some 6th and 8th graders have also been included if they have notified us of any vision concerns. Please remember to wear your contacts or glasses that day so your screening is accurate.

Thank you, Cheri (school nurse)

December 10th

7th Grade - 7pm

8th Grade 8pm

All concerts are in the CBE Hangar

6th Grade – 6pm

7th Grade – 7pm

8th Grade – 8pm

Students should arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled concert time.

Concert Attire:

Girls – Black on bottom – black skirts (length nearly to the knee or longer) with black tights or blank pants and a white dressy shirt (no sleeveless or crop tops).

Black dress shoes

Boys – Black pants, white shirt with a collar (no logo)

Black socks and black shoes (dress shoes are best)

7th & 8th Boys – add a tie

Please reach out to your choir teacher if you have any additional questions.

6th and 7th Grades - 6 PM

8th Grade - 7 PM

All concerts will be held in the CBE Hangar

Parents and students please look for an email with more details from Ms. Schuler the week of Nov 10 -16.

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.

Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. provides plenty of opportunities to bring these locations to life through creative movement and configurations. The fantasy of being underwater means your entire cast and crew can let their imaginations run wild.

Auditions are November 20th from 3:45 – 5:30 PM with three shows. The show days are February 13th and 14th at 7:00 PM and February 15th at 2:00 PM.

Amber C Daggitt

Creative Dramatics/7th Grade

North Dakota families have the special opportunity to take part in a series of free, virtual events designed to support and inspire our community, and are especially geared toward teens and young adults. Developed by the creative team behind Rugrats, The Simpsons, and The Wild Thornberrys – My Life is Worth Living tells powerful stories of seven characters overcoming mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts.

Presented by the Cook Center for Human Connection, these family-friendly events will be hosted monthly from September 2024 to May 2025.

View more information and register.

The Fargo Public Schools 2023-24 Annual Report is a summary of the District’s efforts to carry out its mission of “educating and empowering all students to succeed” during the 2023-24 school year. Read the report for an in-depth examination of the District’s students, staff, schools, departments, and programs and a celebration of their achievements. You can also view key statistics regarding staffing, budget, demographics, and assessment data. Thank you for supporting Fargo Public Schools and allowing the District to serve its students and families and provide an exceptional educational experience. Access the full document at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/AnnualReport

Fargo Public Schools' Early Childhood Special Education program is seeking Community Friends to join its preschool classrooms. Community Friends are typically developing peers who will join the ECSE classrooms alongside the students with developmental delays or disabilities. Students must be 4 years old by July 31 and pass a developmental screening to be eligible for the program. The program is free of charge for families, but parents must provide transportation. The ECSE sessions are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Click here to apply for the ECSE Community Friends program.

FACS is wrapping up the foods portion of the semester, they are enjoying some healthy alternatives and learning how to make better choices when it comes to what they eat.

Thank you to everyone who supported our students and teams for our Friends of Eielson fundraiser. Below are the links if you would still like to donate:

Family & Friends - Click here to donate online.

Parents - please log into PowerSchool and go to SchoolPay.

The Mental Health Series from ParentGuidance.org is a powerful resource designed to support family mental health and well-being. Experts agree that adult involvement is important in a child's success. When caregivers have helpful tools, it benefits children, strengthens families, and contributes to a thriving community. Click here or on the image to view the Mental Health Series calendar for November.

On November 20, the Mental Health Series features an Ask a Therapist LIVE event, which offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with a licensed therapist. Click here to register.

Ms. Johnson (A-G) 446-1715 ~Ms. Ronnevik (H-N) 446-1714 ~ Mrs. Wallman (O-Z) 446-1713

November 11

• No School (Veteran's Day)

November 19

• 7th Grade Vision Screening

November 27-29

• No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Grades: K-6

Registration Date: (no pre-registration necessary) you can register at any practice!

Practice Times: 6:00pm – 7:00pm with first practice on December 2nd.

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. Matches at Fargo Davies and Fargo North will be noted at a later date.

Fargo South Practice and Registration Site: Fargo South Wrestling Room. Park on the north side of South High School 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 lefthand side of the hallway.

Students from Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Clara Barton/Hawthorne, Kennedy, Lincoln, Ed Clapp and Carl Ben Eielson are all welcome.

Contact Campbell Nielson at campbell.nielson@gmail.com with questions.

Schedule:

December 2nd Practice 6pm South High December 5th practice 6pm South High

December 9th practice 6pm South High December 12th practice 6pm at South High

December 16th practice 6pm South High December 19th practice 6 pm South high

December 23rd, 26th, 30th, and January 2nd no practice or matches

January 6th Matches @ Fargo South 6;30pm January 9th no Practice

January 13th practice 6pm South High January 16th practice 6pm South High

January 20th No practice January 23rd practice 6pm South High

January 27th practice 6pm South High January 30th practice 6pm South High

February 3rd practice 6pm South High February 6th Practice 6pm South High

February 10th practice 6pm South High February 13th practice 6pm South High

Federal and state regulations require districts to adopt procedures for receiving and resolving disputes. A complaint may include an investigation by district staff that will result in a determination of findings of facts, conclusions, and reasons for the final decision.

Any individual who believes the Fargo School District has violated the regulations or law governing the federal Title program should submit a detailed, written statement of facts supporting the allegation to:

(Manager of Specific Title program)

Fargo Public Schools

700 7th Street South

Fargo, ND 58103

Fargo Public Schools Title Managers

Title I Part A (Economically Disadvantaged Students)

Tristan Love lovet@fargo.k12.nd.us

Title II Part A (Teacher Training/Recruitment)

Robert Grosz groszr@fargo.k12.nd.us

Missy Eidsness eidsnem@fargo.k12.nd.us

Title III (English Language Acquisition)

Liann Hanson hansonl3@fargo.k12.nd.us

Title IX (Discrimination/Sexual Harassment)

Patricia Cummings cumminp1@fargo.k12.nd.us

Section 504 (Students with Disabilities)

Patricia Cummings cumminp1@fargo.k12.nd.us

Any complaint must include:

• The date;

• The name of the district, unit, or individual the complaint is against;

• The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint;

• A detailed description of the complaint, including specific facts; and

• The signature of the person making the complaint.

When a complaint is filed, the appropriate Fargo Public Schools Title Manager will investigate and issue a written response within sixty (60) calendar days from the date the complaint is received.

Reconsideration

The complainant may submit a reconsideration request in writing to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the North Dakota Division of Juvenile Services, and the U.S. Department of Education.

State Superintendent

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 201

Bismarck, ND 58505-0440

The Secretary of Education

U.S. Department of Education

555 New Jersey Avenue NW

Washington, D.C. 20208

North Dakota Division of Juvenile Services

100 Railroad Avenue

Bismarck, ND 58501

7/2016

Revised 7/2017

Revised 7/2018

Revised 10/2021

Revised 2/2022

Revised 7/2022

Revised 7/2023

Your bus route information can be found online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/transportation . There is no cost for busing.

Dear Parents of Middle and High School Students,

Beginning Friday, August 30, Fargo Public Schools will require middle school and high school students to scan their ID when they get on and off school buses. During the first days of school, school administration will teach students this process.

The decision to have middle school and high school students scan on and off the bus has been made for the following reasons.

● Enhanced Safety and Security: Scanning IDs provides real-time data on which students are on the bus and when they board or leave. This information can be crucial in emergencies, ensuring that all students are accounted for and quickly locating any missing students.

● Parental Peace of Mind: Parents can use the “Here Comes the Bus” app on their phone to receive notifications of when and where their child has boarded or exited the bus, offering reassurance about their child's safety.

● Efficient Bus Management: Schools and bus operators can track bus routes more accurately, monitor the number of students on each bus, and adjust if needed. This data can also help in optimizing routes and schedules.

“Here Comes the Bus” is the application used for bus scanning. When school photos are taken, each student will receive an ID card with a barcode that is to be used to scan on and off the bus. Since the timeline for pictures is different in each middle and high school, attached to this email is a temporary Bus ID for your student.

If your student has a cell phone, they can simply take a photo of the Bus ID and use the photo to scan on and off the bus. If your student does not have a cell phone, please print the Bus ID and have your student keep it in a place where they will have access when they enter and exit the bus.

Your student will scan each time they enter the bus. When the students arrive at the school, they will not scan off the bus, and the bus driver will complete a walk-thru of the bus to make sure all students are off the bus (this saves valuable time each morning). At the end of the day returning home, your student needs to scan on and off the bus.

Please encourage your child to participate in the scanning process onto the bus in the morning and scanning both on and off the bus after school. Bus routes run on a timed schedule, and students without barcode IDs may cause delays.

Instructions for downloading and setting up the phone app “Here Comes the Bus” can be found by clicking on this link. Once downloaded, parents can adjust app settings to receive alerts for when students scan on and off the bus.

Please call your student’s school office if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Robert Grosz, Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools

Fargo Public Schools

Thursday, October 10th

Friday, December 20th

Friday, February 14th

Friday, March 14th

Period 1 8:45 to 9:14

Period 2 9:18 to 9:47

Period 3 9:51 to 10:20

Period 6 10:24 to 10:53

Period 7 10:57 to 11:26

Period 4 11:30 - 11:59

Period 5 12:03 to 12:57 6th Grade - Lunch/Bruin Time

Period 8 1:01 to 1:30

Period 1 8:45 to 9:14

Period 2 9:18 to 9:47

Period 3 9:51 to 10:20

Period 6 10:24 to 10:53

Period 7 10:57 to 11:26

Period 4 11:30 - 12:24 7th/8th Grade - Lunch/Bruin Time

Period 5 12:28 to 12:57

Period 8 1:01 to 1:30

Carl Ben Eielson’s calendar software has an awesome feature where the parents can sign up to be notified of any changes made to athletic schedules. Once on the Carl Ben Eielson Middle School home page, open the calendar by clicking on the "Carl Ben Eielson Online Calendar" link. Click on the Notify Me link. Follow the instructions to be reminded of events &/or to be notified of any changes via email or text message. It is a great tool to keep everybody “in the know.”

AD-Ventures is a district publication intended to help families find activities for their children throughout our community. It is published on the first of each month during the school year (September through May).

AD-Ventures for Kids is for youth in grade levels K-5.

AD-Ventures for Teens is for youth in grade levels 6-8.

Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/cbe
Location: 1601 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-1700
Twitter: @FPSCarlBen

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.