CBE News-Parent Teacher Conferences
October 1, 2026
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. We are approaching the time for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, and we would like to invite you to meet with us to discuss your child’s progress, strengths, and areas where we can work together to ensure their continued growth and success.
The conferences will take place on Thursday, October 15, from 4:00-8:00 and Tuesday, October 20, from 4:00-8:00. The link to sign up for conferences can be found below. We look forward to connecting with you and discussing how we can support your child's academic and personal development.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Carl Ben Eielson Middle School will be using PTCFast again this year as our school-wide scheduling program for our Parent Teacher Conferences. The online scheduling tool will allow parents the ability to schedule a conference time for your student’s parent teacher conference. These instructions will help you navigate the sign up process.
Conferences are set up by the student’s team and not by an individual teacher. Please ask your child which team they are on before scheduling a conference time.
Use the link below to sign up for conferences.
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Carl_Ben_Eielson_Middle_School
If you do not have internet access, please contact the main office at 701-446-1700 and we will connect you with the team leader.
Thursday, October 15th, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Traveling Teacher Conference Schedules
Below is a list of our staff members that travel between schools. Please see the image below to determine when these teachers will be at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School. If the teachers schedule at Carl Ben Eielson does not work for you, please contact the teacher to coordinate another time.
Canvas Parent Account Assistance
Need help creating a parent Canvas account?
Jo Pikarski will be in the library from 4:00 to 8:00 on the October 15th night of conferences. Please stop in the library between the times above if you would like to sign up for a Canvas account and pair it with your student(s). Creating a Parent/Guardian Account
CBE PTA
Get Involved with the PTA! The PTA is excited for another great year and we’d love for all CBE families to get involved! Whether you can volunteer your time, attend a meeting, or simply support our events, every bit makes a difference for our students and teachers. 📅 Upcoming PTA Events & Ways to Help ✨ Glow Run & Foam Party 🍎 Teacher Conference Meals 💲Donate here: https://square.link/u/Rq2vrPMt 💙 Join Us at a PTA Meeting! Upcoming Meeting Dates: 🏀 Support the PTA at Sporting Events Thank you for supporting CBE and helping us make a difference for our students and staff! We hope to see you at an upcoming event or meeting.
Join us Thursday, October 8, from 7:15–8:15 PM for a fun-filled evening for our students! We’ll need volunteers to help make the event a success. Help stand along the route to guide students along the way.
👉 Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445ADA72CA3FE3-66337462-glow
The PTA will be providing meals for our teachers during conferences on October 15 & 20. You can help by volunteering to help set up or clean up or donate towards meals.
👉 Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445ADA72CA3FE3-66337665-conference
All are welcome at our upcoming PTA meetings. Come learn what’s happening, share your ideas, and find out how you can get involved!
• November 2
• January 11
• March 1
• May 3
Another easy way to support our PTA is by purchasing food and drinks from the concession stand at any CBE sporting event. Every purchase helps the PTA provide programs, activities, and support for our school community. The Student Leadership volunteers also earn a share of concession sales to go towards supporting Student Leadership activities.
Mr. Brad Franklin
Principal
Grade 8Mr. Brian Marcus
Assistant Principal
Grade 6Mrs. Mariah McKenney
Assistant Principal
Grade 7
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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