Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary

• We have caring hearts and helping hands
• We are responsible for our actions and our part in learning
• Through cooperation we achieve our goal
• We respect people and property

Mission

“Laying the foundation for success by educating and empowering all students”

Vision

Through a culture of caring, responsibility, cooperation and respect, the CBH community empowers all students to build a foundation for success in an ever-changing and diverse society.

Aug. 24- 5:00-6:30 Back to School Night

Aug. 26- First Day of School for Grades 1-5

Aug. 26- Kindergarten Assessments

Aug. 27- Kindergarten Assessments

Aug. 28- First Day of School for Kindergarten

Aug. 28- BooHoo Yahoo Get Together for Kinder parents after drop off- in the library. This is a time to meet other families with kindergarten students

Sept. 2- Kindergarten families will get their teacher placements

Sept. 7- No School

Sept. 10- Ice Cream Social for all CBH families- at Haw from 6:00-7:00 PM

Sept. 10- First PTA Meeting of the Year at Haw in the library 7:00

Sept. 16- Early Out Day- CB done at 12:17 and Haw done at 12:27

Sept. 23- School Picture Day and Vision Screening

Sept. 25- Walk-a-AThon

We are so excited to welcome our students back to school. We hope you have all had a wonderful summer. We have missed you!

Please contact the main office if you need any assistance. We look forward to hearing from you and helping with any questions or concerns you may have.

Hawthorne 446-4500 Clara Barton 446-4400

Please note that if you wish for a child to opt out of an experience, the parent/guardian must submit the form to our office. It is on the last page of the attached field trip descriptions document.

Please note:

To ensure safety of students, FPS does not allow families to bring birthday or celebration food snacks to school for the class. This policy was updated to reflect this change in July of 2023. Special circumstances may be granted by the Principal.

Just a short reminder for arrival and dismissal times for our Clara Barton and Hawthorne campuses. Students should not arrive to school more than 5 minutes before arrival times.

Clara Barton Campus:

Arrival 7:40 AM

Class Starts/Tardy Bell: 7:55 AM

Dismissal: 2:17 PM

Hawthorne Campus:

Arrival 7:50 AM

Class Starts/Tardy Bell: 8:05 AM

Dismissal: 2:27 PM

At Clara Barton Hawthorne School, one of our main focuses this year is school attendance — and for good reason.

Consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. When students are in school regularly, they are more likely to stay on track with their learning, build stronger relationships with peers and staff, and develop the routines and habits that set them up for lifelong success.

Even just one absences each month can add up and make it harder for students to keep up with what’s being taught. That’s why we are asking for your partnership in ensuring your child is here, on time, every day — unless they are sick or there’s a true emergency.

We know that life happens, and we’re here to support you. If there are any barriers that make regular attendance difficult for your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re in this together and want to help however we can.

Let’s work together to make this a great year of learning and growth!

The following is the late/tardy procedure that is followed at CBH. This is a school-wide plan that will take place in each classroom. Our goal is to have all students ready to learn when the day starts.

Thank you for your help in reaching our goal.

• Students will be in the classroom once the second bell rings.
• They will be prepared and ready for their day.
• Any students who walk into the classroom after the second bell will be marked tardy by the classroom teacher.
• Once lunch count is submitted, any students who enter the classroom need to report to the office for a tardy slip.
• Once having entered the classroom, students must have teacher permission to leave the classroom for any reason.

This school year, Fargo Public Schools has a new policy that prohibits student use of personal electronic devices during the school day (AP 4263), in accordance with a new North Dakota state law.

For elementary students, this means:

• Devices like cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and tablets must be turned off and stored in lockers or designated areas during the day.

• Students may not carry devices in pockets.

• Locks are not allowed on lockers, and the district is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

It is recommended students leave personal devices at home.

If your child needs to contact you, they may use a school phone. Parents may also call the main office if they need to reach their student during the day.

Violations will follow a clear, progressive discipline process.

Learn more at https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/devices.

Milk for classroom breaks will not be offered at Fargo Public Schools elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The Fargo Public Schools was funding approximately 45% of the milk program's cost. Due to declining resources, the program is no longer feasible to continue. In addition, school staff have reported significant milk waste, making the program unsustainable. Students will continue to have access to drinking water, following their school’s guidelines. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program will continue to be offered at qualifying buildings and is typically provided during classroom breaks.

Make sure your child is up to date on immunizations. There will be a mobile unit coming to CBH on 9.11.26. Please contact the school offices to get more information.

Haw- 701.446.4500

CB- 701.446.4400

Dear Families,

Fargo Public Schools uses “Here Comes the Bus” to track students who ride the bus. Students in grades K-5 who ride the bus will receive a bar-coded card; school staff will attach the card to a student’s backpack on the first day of school or the day that your child begins riding the bus. Students in grades 6-12 will use a student ID card to scan or input their lunch number on the bus keypad.

Students will scan each time they enter the bus. When students arrive at the school, they will not scan off the bus, but the bus driver will complete a walk-through of the bus to make sure all students are off the bus (this saves valuable time each morning). At the end of the school day, returning home, your student needs to scan on and off the bus. When students scan, we can, in real-time, know that they are either on the bus or have exited the bus. This provides another level of safety for our students. 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.

If your child needs a replacement card, please notify the school office. A replacement will be given to the child at their school.

Parents/guardians can download the “Here Comes the Bus” app, which notifies parents when their children are picked up and dropped off. Click here for instructions on how to set up Here Comes the Bus. Students can also download the app and view where their bus is located.

If you have any questions about this system, please call the school office.

Thank you,

Brad Johnson, Transportation Coordinator

Fargo Public Schools

Mrs. Rainsberry, Assistant Principal

Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/cbh
Location: 555 8th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701.446.4500

Mrs. Rainsberry, Assistant Principal

Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/cbh
Location: 1417 6th Street South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701.446.4400