CBE News - Back to School

We are gearing up for the 2024-25 school year. This newsletter contains A LOT of information and can be a bit overwhelming, but we hope it will serve as a resource for you as you prepare your child for back to school at Carl Ben Eielson. We are so excited to get the school year underway!

This information was Mailed to CBE families on Friday, July 26th. The mailing included:

• Activities Brochure
  
• Picture Order Form
• Cycle Calendar
  
• School Supply List
• BackPack Program Form

All returning Fargo Public Schools families must log in to their Parent PowerSchool account to fill out their family information and complete the registration information for the coming school year PRIOR to when their child(ren) come to orientation, back to school night, Flying into Eielson or participating in sports/activities. Click here to get to the parent PowerSchool login page. You may complete these forms at registration (dates and times below) if you do not have a computer or access to the internet. You may also call our Registrar and set up an appointment time if you need additional help.

Here are some of registration forms that you will complete online:

• Parent/Guardian Information Form – Enter your name, address, phone number, and email address on our school record form. If you have moved, you must verify that your new address is within the Carl Ben Eielson attendance area by providing an updated *Proof of Residency* document, see below for details. You may submit your proof of residency document(s) to Angie Lien by fax at 701-446-1998 or email to liena@fargo.k12.nd.us .
• Student Information Form
• Yearly Student Health Information Sheet – This information will be shared with our school nurse.
• Parental/Guardian Release Forms – Media Release/Field Trip/Photographic Likeness Permission Form, FERPA, Online Account Permission Form
• Co-Curricular/Athletic Participation Verification – Parent/Guardian-Student Meeting, Concussion Verification Form, HIPAA Medical Release (We recommend you mark "yes" when asked if they are going to participate in a co-curricular or athletic activity if your student might participate in drama, music, speech, or a sport.)
  
  

You can also choose to pay your child’s 2024-25 school fees online via credit card using SchoolPay, which is also accessed through your PowerSchool account. You may use SchoolPay at home to take care of the following fees:

• Deposit money in your student’s lunch account
• Pre-purchase a yearbook - $25
• Purchase a District Student Activity Pass - $30
• Go to the Non-Profit link on the left side to Join the CBE PTA - $10 per person - $20 per family
  
• Friends of Eielson (team fundraiser)
• Carl Ben Eielson Fall Activity Fee - $30

If you need help logging into your Parent PowerSchool account, please call our Registrar at 701-446-1711 or the main office at 701-446-1700.

IMPORTANT: No schedules or PLD (personal learning device - computers) will be released without a completed online registration and proof of residency* if you have a new address! Once completed, parents and/or students may come on any of the registration dates and times below to pick up student schedules, etc.

*Acceptable proof of residency documents are one current mortgage document or lease agreement, or two other forms one being a utility bills (i.e. Xcel Energy, Cass County Electric, or City of Fargo, etc.) and one other form such as current insurance documents or pay stub.

2024-2025 STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES:

Wednesday, August 14 1:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 15 10:30 - 1:00 p.m.*

*Interpreters will be available for English Learner families

2024-2025 MAKE UP REGISTRATION DATE:

Monday, August 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.**

**Make up registrants will enter through door number 9 on Monday, August 19th. The main office/building will be closed from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. due to make-up registration.

If you are new to Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, we invite you to attend one of our Informational Meetings at any of the times listed below during registration. PLEASE complete your online registration and pay fees prior to the meeting. Once your online registration is complete, you will be given a copy of your schedule to bring to the Informational Meeting. The meeting will be held in the band room. You will learn about busing, school lunch, PowerSchool, dress code, reading a schedule, attendance expectations, discipline policy, and much more. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Carl Ben Eielson Middle School as well as the perfect time to ask questions that may benefit you and others new to Carl Ben Eielson.

New to CBE Informational Meeting times

Wednesday, August 14th: 1:45 or 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 15th: 11:30 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, August 22nd, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

6th grade students please join us on Thursday, August 22nd, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Carl Ben Eielson for the annual 6th grade Flying into Eielson Camp! Students will work with their team to get to know each other and the school through fun activities.

Sixth graders should arrive at camp between 2:45 – 3:00 p.m., and check in at the front door.

Parents should return at 5:00 p.m. to pick up your student(s) or meet them for Back-to-School night.

ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS CAMP.

Thursday, August 22, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

5:15 6th grade team meetings

5:45 7th grade team meetings

6:15 8th grade team meetings

Back to School night gives parents a chance to meet and visit with teachers. Our Back to School night is an open house format with a team meeting for the purpose of receiving general information about the teams, classes and Carl Ben Eielson Middle School.

Our CBE PTA will be providing Dippin' Dots at Back to School Night for the first 300 people.

What is the PTA?
The Carl Ben Eielson Parent Teacher Association is just that - parents and teachers who care about the educational success of the students at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and help promote family engagement in school activities. It doesn’t even have to stop there! Grandparents, aunts and uncles, and family friends are also welcome to join and participate. Your involvement can be what you wish you will never be pressured into volunteering unless you are open to it.

What does the PTA do?
In addition to being an advocate for CBE students and teachers, the PTA also provides additional support throughout the school year. Last year the PTA provided:

· Dippin' Dots at back-to-school night

· Smart Talk Internet Safety night with Special Agent Smith

· Teacher meals during fall and spring conferences

· Treats for the teachers in December, right before winter break

· Support for teacher appreciation week to spoil our teachers, staff and administration

· Brought in Hope Inc, which allowed all students to participate in an inclusion activity

· Spring picnic for all CBE students, teachers and staff

When and where does PTA meet?
Meetings are held at 7 pm in the school library and take place the first Monday of September, November, January, and March (unless otherwise noted). Our special election meeting for officers for the next school year are held in April.

Why Join PTA?

· Get connected

• Each meeting contains a principal’s report from Mr. Franklin – this is a great opportunity to learn more about what is happening at CBE!

· Networking Opportunities

• PTA functions are a great way to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport, and work together on building our community.

· Watch yourself grow

• By volunteering with the CBE PTA, you can put your talents and experience to use and provide feedback, offer suggestions, and make a difference.

· Be a role model

• Being involved in the PTA demonstrates to your child the importance you place on their education and what is happening in their school.

Committee Involvement

We have several committee’s that are still looking for chairs and co-chairs. Here are the committees we have left that need a volunteer to lead them. Grab a friend and stop by the PTA booth at back-to-school night or reach out to the PTA at carlbenpta@gmail.com

• Teacher appreciation week (work with the board, administration and office staff in planning a fun filled week.)
• Concession Stand (work with the current chair for the next school year and take over in the 2025-2026 school year grab a friend or two)
• Reflections (this is a arts program sponsored by the national PTA, where you promote the current theme and work with the art teachers and office staff, the board also helps with promotion)

Stop by the PTA table on back-to-school night and find out more on what CBE PTA does and how your membership dollars can help bring more programming to our children and build community in our school.

To join our PTA and make this school year a success we need your help! Become a member of the PTA today to keep educational and fun events happening at our school. Together we can create a thriving environment for our children to learn and grow. Membership dues or open donations can be paid on MemberHub [fargocbe.memberhub.com] or SchoolPay. MemberHub is encouraged. In SchoolPay, click on the Parent Groups option on the left and select Carl Ben Eielson PTA. Yearly dues are $10 per person or $20 per family.

Stay connected on the latest school updates by following the Carl Ben Eielson Facebook page [facebook.com] and joining the CBE PTA Facebook group [facebook.com].

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 28th and it is an "A" day. The doors will open at 8:00 a.m. and breakfast will be available for students to purchase.

Our front doors open daily at 8:00 a.m.

All Students should enter through the main entrance, door number 8, and will proceed to the Hangar/lunchroom. Students will be dismissed from the Hangar at 8:33 am.

Teachers are available in their classroom each day for make-up work or extra assistance. Appointments must be made with your individual teacher in advance and you must obtain a pass from the teacher to allow you to their classroom on that morning.

8:45 a.m. Period 1 class begins.

3:30 p.m. End of last Class/Period 8 (Students may remain in the building if they are in a supervised activity.)

Thursday, September 5th

Friday, September 6th

ALL STUDENTS need to be photographed for their Student ID Card, even if they are not ordering a picture packet. There is NO CHARGE for your initial Student ID Card. Pictures will be taken on the above dates during their Physical Education class. Picture order forms are included in this mailing. Picture make up day is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, October 15th. Additional order forms are available in the main office.

If you would like your student pictures retaken, please contact Scherlings Photography to schedule directly with them.

Scherling Photography

2801 13th Ave S

Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 232-9493

To use a credit card to order school pictures go to: www.scherling.preorderphotos.com . Original picture day access code: Y67XA3 (code expires at 11:59 pm on Sunday Sept. 8)

Make up picture day access code: T69QM4 (code is open from October 5th to the 15th at 11:59 pm)

Meal prices for the 2024-25 school year are listed below. Families will need to pay full price for student meals or fill out an application to qualify for free or reduced price meals.

Meal prices for the 2024-25 school year.

• Elementary Breakfast $1.65
• Elementary Lunch $2.65
• Secondary Breakfast $1.85
• Secondary Lunch $2.95
• Adult Breakfast $2.75
• Adult Lunch $4.00
• Extra Milk $0.45
  
  

For more information about Free or Reduced-Priced Meals or the Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application, visit the FPS Nutritional Services Department website. If you need assistance with the application, call FPS Nutrition Services at 701.446.1153. Any Additional meals purchased by a student will be charged at the adult price.

Principals follow with their grade level which means students will have the same principal every year that they attend Carl Ben Eielson. Counselors will have the same students each year based on the first letter of their last name.

Administration

Grade 6 -Mr. Brad Franklin, Principal

Grade 7 -Mr. Brian Marcus, Assistant Principal

Grade 8 - Mrs. Mariah McKenney, Assistant Principal

Student Support Personnel

Mrs. Andrea Roach, Admin. Assist.

Mrs. Sarah Link, Activities Secretary

Mrs. Angie Lien, Student Services/Registrar

Ms. Hannah Kennedy, Attendance

School Resource Officer

Officer Matt Niemeyer

School Nurse

Mrs. Cheri Koch

Your child has been invited to participate in the BackPack Program. This program is a partnership between Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and the Great Plains Food Bank. Because Free and Reduced Meal records are private, ALL students receive this letter to ensure that anyone in need is given equal access to the program. The BackPack Program form is included in this mailing and available at the link below.

Please return this form to the CBE Counseling Office. If you have any question regarding this program, please contact Kylie Wallman at 701-446-1713 or by email at wallmak@fargo.k12.nd.us .

The Nurse is a support staff that works with medication issues, consultations, and safety issues. The school nurse will not diagnose medical issues. If your student is experiencing cold virus symptoms or seasonal allergies, please treat at home before coming to school. Per public health policy, we are unable to carry medications for these symptoms. Also, if your child has a temperature of 100 or above or has vomited in the last 24 hours, please keep your student home from school.

• Hours -typically 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Monday-Friday
• If you have questions call Nurse Cheri Koch at 446-1721.
  
  

Health Information needs to be completed online. Please remember that our school nurse needs permission to administer Ibuprofen, Tums, or Tylenol (Acetaminophen). If you wish this to be an option, please indicate this online.

Emergency Care Plan: If your student has a health issue that will require more than standard first aid care, a special form called the “Emergency Care Plan” will need to be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. These forms will be available at registration from the school nurse and are online as well.

Medication at School: Daily medication and OTC medications: A “Medication Administration” form must be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. Medications brought to school must be in their original containers.

Self-Administration Medications: If a student needs to carry a medication on them while at school a “Medication Self-Administration” form must be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. If a student needs an Asthma inhaler, make sure they have their inhaler with them. The “Medication Self-Administration” form should be brought to school as soon as possible.

Medication forms also need to be renewed each school year. The school nurse will be available at registration and all appropriate paperwork can be obtained at that time. If your student will be seeing their physician prior to registration, all required forms are also available on the Carl Ben Eielson website under “Registration - Medication Forms” or at this link .

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER

This is a reminder that every student entering grade 7 is REQUIRED to receive a Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine and Meningococcal vaccine. To receive optimum disease coverage and ensure school requirements are met prior to entering grade 7, it is recommended your student receive these two vaccinations once they turn 11 years of age. All students in 7th and 8th grade should have one dose of Tdap and Meningococcal recorded on their immunization record before the start of the 2024-25 school year. Please bring a copy of the updated immunization record to the school.

You can reach the nurse at 701-446-1721 or by email: cbmnurse@fargo.k12.nd.us.

Fargo Cass Public Health Immunization Clinic

Fargo Public Schools use a visitor management system in all of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and staff. Part of keeping students and staff safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times, and this system will allow us to do so. This system will allow us to better screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools to provide us with a safe environment for our students and staff.

Upon entering the school building, visitors will be asked to present an ID, such as a Driver’s License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the system. Once entry into the building is approved, the system will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of their visit. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.

BACKPACKS

Students will be allowed to use backpacks to carry books between school and home, but the backpack must be left in the student’s locker during the school day.

ID CARDS

Students will receive their ID card a couple weeks after school picture days. The card is coded with an identification number for each student. Displaying your ID at all times is not required. Students who purchased a high school season pass will receive an activity pass ID card to get into FPS high school sporting events. Replacement cost for an ID is $5 in the main office. ID cards will be used to pay for student meals/extras, check out books from the library, school parties, for school bus identification as a FPS student, and for season pass to FPS activities if purchased by parent/guardian. The student ID will display an “A” on the card if a $30 fee is paid. Activity pass cards will be available early to allow entrance into sporting events.

LOCKER LOCK

Each student will be provided with a padlock for his/her locker(s). These lockers are for individual use only and may not be shared with another student. Locks have individual combinations and should be kept confidential. If the padlock does not open or close properly, your child should bring it to the office for a replacement. The replacement charge for a lost padlock is $5. Students must use school locks.

Communicating with parents and families is always our goal at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School.

You may subscribe to CBE News and Daily Announcements on our website by going to “Content E-Alerts” on Carl Ben Eielson’s website. Parents/guardians can sign up to receive alerts about new Daily Announcements, Newsletters, etc., for each school your children attend. E-Alerts are sent to users who have subscribed to a homepage or website section of interest. You will receive an email notification that content has been modified.

You may also want to add our school calendar to your personal calendar. This will help you stay informed about all the activities that are happening at Carl Ben Eielson.

Our school supply list, our student handbook, a link to PowerSchool, PTA information, and several other useful links are also available on our website. https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/cbe

Your bus route information can be found online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/transportation before school begins. They are working to get route information updated as soon as possible. There is no cost for busing.

Period 1 8:45 to 9:32

Period 2 9:36 to 10:20

Period 3 10:24 to 11:08

Period 4 11:12 to 11:56

Period 5 12:00 to 1:06 6th Grade - Lunch/Bruin Time

Period 6 1:10 to 1:54

Period 7 1:58 to 2:42

Period 8 2:46 to 3:30

Period 1 8:45 to 9:32

Period 2 9:36 to 10:20

Period 3 10:24 to 11:08

Period 4 11:12 to 12:18 7th/8th Grade - Lunch/Bruin Time

Period 5 12:22 to 1:06

Period 6 1:10 to 1:54

Period 7 1:58 to 2:42

Period 8 2:46 to 3:30

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

Click the links below to view the school supply lists. The school supply lists are also posted on the Carl Ben Eielson's website under, "Academics".

Fall starting dates for Activities @ Carl Ben Eielson:

August 19: 7th & 8th Grade Football

August 19: 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball

September 3: 6th Grade Cross Country (boys & girls)

November 12: 6th Grade Volleyball (girls)

Football: Practice starts on Monday, August 19th, at 4:00 pm.

7th and 8th grade Volleyball: Practice starts on Monday, August 19th, at 4:00 pm.

Sports Physicals:

All Athletes in grades 7-12 will need a physical EVERY year. Only physicals that were given ON or AFTER April 15th, 2024, will count for the 2024-2025 school year.

Mandatory Co-Curricular fall meeting dates:

North – August 1 @ 6:00 pm-Theater

South – August 6 @ 6:00 pm-Theater

Davies – August 7 @ 6:00 pm-Theater

Carl Ben Eielson – August 14 @ 6:00 pm-Hangar

Discovery – August 15 @ 6:00 pm-Theater

Ben Franklin – August 20 @ 7:30 pm-Theater

Participation Fees:

Middle School activity fees are $30 (7th & 8th graders) unless the athlete is participating at the varsity level at South (high school is $50). These fees must be collected before the student can participate. Carl Ben Eielson Activity fees can be paid online through SchoolPay or paid by cash or check in the Main Office.

August 14

• Registration/Schedule pick up 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  
• New Students & 6th Grade Student/Parents Meetings 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
• Co-curricular Activities Meeting for parent/guardian and student - 6:00 p.m.
  

August 15

• Registration/Schedule pick-up 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
• New Students & 6th Grade Student/Parents Meetings 11:30 & 12:15 p.m.

August 19

• Make up Registration 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Begins @ 4:00
  
• 7th & 8th Grade Football Begins @ 4:00

August 22

• 6th Grade Flying into Eielson Camp 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Back to School Open House 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

5:15 p.m. - 6th Grade Team Meetings

5:45 p.m. - 7th Grade Team Meetings

6:15 p.m. - 8th Grade Team Meetings

August 28

• First Day of Classes

September 2

• No School - Labor Day

September 5 & 6

• Student Picture Days - taken during phy ed class

At United Way, we believe all students should have the supplies they need to feel confident and prepare when they walk through the doors on their first day of school.

We invite those who need a backpack and school supplies to visit one of our backpack pickup events at the FARGODOME on:

Wednesday, July 31: 4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, August 1: 4:30-6 p.m.
Friday, August 2: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Additional important information:

• Backpacks and school supplies are available for K-12 students in need who live or attend school in Cass or Clay counties.
• Event will be held in the west parking lot (Lot G) at the FARGODOME, 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo.
• Please enter Lot G from 17th Ave N or 19th Ave N. Left turns off 19th Ave N onto Albrecht Blvd will not be allowed.
• Families will be asked to complete a registration form – No need to complete ahead of time. Forms will be available when you arrive or on our website.
• Bring a form of ID for each child who will be receiving school supplies, such as a social security card, passport, school ID, insurance card, or report card.
• Families who are unable to attend the distribution events should contact their school district after the distribution events as each school will receive a limited supply of backpacks.

We hope these supplies help give your child a great start to the school year.

Visit our School Supply Drive page for more information about the drive and donations.

For questions, please email unitedway@unitedwaycassclay.org or call 701-237-5050.

FARGODOME
1800 N. University Dr., Fargo, ND

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.