CBE News - October 2026

At Carl Ben Eielson, we use the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model to help every student feel supported and successful. BARR is a system that brings staff together to look at the whole student by working as a team to build strong relationships with students, use student data to identify strengths and areas where students may need additional support, collaborate as a team, and celebrate student strengths and successes. I encourage you to talk with your student about I-Times that happen in their core classes. These lessons help strengthen students' individual strengths as well as create a community within the classroom. Through BARR, our students are able to create relationships with other students and staff, and staff are able to work together to create opportunities for students to succeed.

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
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

🍎 Teacher Conference Meals
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

💲Donate here: https://square.link/u/Rq2vrPMt

💙 Join Us at a PTA Meeting!
All are welcome at our upcoming PTA meetings. Come learn what’s happening, share your ideas, and find out how you can get involved!

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
• November 2
• January 11
• March 1
• May 3

🏀 Support the PTA at Sporting Events
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.

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.

Picture make-up day is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, October 13th. Additional order forms are available in the main office or use the link below.

http://Scherling.PreOrderPhotos.com/?AccessCode=G37ER4

ANY STUDENT that is new or did not have their picture taken on September 10th or 11th need to be photographed for a Student ID Card, even if they are not ordering a picture packet. There is NO CHARGE for your initial Student ID Card. ID cards will be handed out a couple of weeks after picture days.

If you would like your student pictures retaken, please contact Scherling Photography to schedule a date/time directly with them.

Scherling Photography

2801 13th Ave S

Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 232-9493

To order school pictures, go to: www.scherling.preorderphotos.com . Make-up picture day access code: G37ER4 (code is open from October 2nd to Oct 13th at 11:59 pm)

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

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.

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

Click this link to sign up for the backpack program.

Please click the first photo or the Mill Levy Vote 2026 button below to view this information on our website.

Bonding Over Books starts October 5th! What is it? Students can choose to read the same book as a partner of their choosing—parent, guardian, classmate, teacher, or another family member. Both partners will read the book and answer discussion questions about their book. Partners can return their completed questions to the library by November 23rd to earn a bag charm and be entered to win one of 6 larger prizes (fuzzy blanket or penguin pillow.) The library will be open during conferences for book checkout and to pick up the discussion questions!

Save the date December 7th-11th to attend CBE’s first ever Winter Wonderland Book Fair! The Book Fair will be held in the library, and will be open during the Holiday concerts on Tuesday & Thursday that week, as well as after early dismissal on Wednesday, December 9th. This will be a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for the holiday season! Stay tuned for more information on fun giveaways and opportunities surrounding the fair! We can’t wait to see you there!

Parents and guardians are now able to view their students bus route information directly through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

How do parents access the bus route information?

1. Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
2. Select More from the left-hand menu.
3. Select Transportation.

The student’s bus route information will be available there.

Admission to Middle School Athletic Events

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, admission will be charged for all 7th and 8th grade athletic competitions hosted at Fargo Public Schools middle schools (Ben Franklin, Carl Ben Eielson, and Discovery Middle School).

Single Event Admission

• Adults: $5.00

• Students & children get in free to middle school games

Tickets may be purchased at the admission gate. Families are also encouraged to purchase digital activity passes through GoFan for added convenience. (More information below)

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Activity Passes 2026-2027

There are seven types of activity passes that are utilized by the Fargo Public Schools. All passes are good for regular season games or activities, but do not include tournaments or play-offs.

Employee Pass – This is the utilization of the employee badge and it will be displayed to the ticket taker or supervisor by the employee and will cover the employee and a guest.

Senior Citizen Pass – This type of pass is secured through the District Office at 700 7th Street South at the Main Reception desk. It is for citizens that are 65 or older and residents of Fargo. It entitles the bearer to any regular season athletic activity as well as fine arts performances when displayed to the ticket taker or supervisor.

Restricted Partnership Pass – This type of pass is purchased through the District Office at 700 7th Street South at either the Superintendent desk or at the Main Reception desk. It is for church or other youth related organizations (an information card will be requested at the time of purchase). This pass is not sold to an individual, but rather to the youth-related organization and will be limited to four passes per organization.

Adult Yearly Pass – This type of pass is offered online and kept digitally via the GoFan App. This will cover admission to all regular season district high school activity events.

Student Activity Pass/Card – This type of pass is secured through the building office at the high schools. This will cover admission to all regular season district high school activity events.

Parents and other Community members – A season discount card/pass that will allow admission into 5 or 10 activities based on the type of card that is purchased. This type of pass is offered online and kept digitally via the GoFan App. (You should NOT buy the 5-event punch card if you only intend to use it for middle school games! The punch cards were written with high school games in mind - where gate admission is typically $10.)

Elementary Student Pass – This pass allows an elementary student to attend an athletic event at the high school they would attend. This type of pass is offered online and kept digitally via the GoFan App.

Pass Prices:

Student Activity Pass - $40.00

Adult Yearly Pass - $85.00

5 Event Punch Card -$35.00

10 Event Punch Card - $65.00

Senior Citizen Pass - Free

Restricted Partnership Pass - $50.00

Elementary Student Pass - $40.00

The Fargo South Bruin Boys' Basketball programs will be holding basketball camps this fall. The boy's camp will include boys in grades 3 through 6 and will start October 18th. Join Fargo South Head Coaches Ted Critchley and Clay Dilly along with Fargo South coaches and players for an opportunity to develop basketball skills, build confidence, and strengthen your understanding of the game in a positive and competitive environment. More information and registration can be found at here.

Are your lunch account funds not lasting as long as you expected? With meals, snacks, and beverages available in the school cafeteria, it can be easy for expenses to add up.

The following tips can help students make smart choices and manage their cafeteria spending. Parents may also want to review these tips with their students and discuss spending expectations to help make lunch account funds last.

The school meal, compared to snacks and bottled beverages, provides the best value because federal and state funds help offset the cost of breakfast and lunch.

Make the most of your school meal:

• Must include at least ½ cup of fruit or vegetables for special pricing
• Choose at least two additional meal items, such as an entrée, grain or bread item, milk, fruit, or vegetables.
• Students may select up to five meal components: one entrée, one bread or grain side, one milk, one cup of fruit, and one cup of vegetables.

Be mindful of extra purchases:

• Limit entrée choices to one serving. Additional entrées are $2.10 each.
• Consider snacks and beverages as occasional purchases or purchase them when funds are available.
• Optional items include packaged chips, crackers, cereal bars, flavored waters, and other bottled or canned beverages.

Remember: Choosing the school meal first is the best way to get a nutritious meal while making the most of your cafeteria funds!

Visit the Nutrition Services webpage for more information on school meal regulations, prices, managing lunch accounts, and applying for payment assistance.

🎸 Then get ready to rock with Rock of Ages: Youth Edition! 🤘
🎤 Musical Auditions: October 26, 2026 & October 27, 2026
🌟 Performances: February 4, 6, & 7, 2027

Get ready for drama, laughs, music, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see our stars shine on stage! 🎟️🎭

We are excited to announce our upcoming school party on Friday, October 30th! The 6th grade celebration will be from 4:00–5:30 p.m., and students will remain at school until the party begins. The 7th and 8th grade party will follow from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Students can enjoy snacks and refreshments from the concession stand, play games organized by Teams in the Hangar, dance to music from our DJ in the South Gym, or play basketball and volleyball in the North Gym.

The cost to attend is $5, and all funds raised will support each grade-level team by helping cover field trips and team-building activities throughout the year. Please make sure your child has a ride arranged promptly at the end of their party time.

We can’t wait for a fun evening with our students!

October is Bullying Prevention Month. In this month’s Mental Health Newsletter, learn the four types of bullying, the warning signs to watch for, and how you can support your child.

Explore this month’s virtual, live events covering today’s most important parenting topics. Register for events and view the full library of on-demand videos, quick facts, practical tips, and articles at ParentGuidance.org Mental Health Series Catalog.

Join as many as you would like at no cost!

Parents and caregivers are invited to join Ask a Therapist Live on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. Central for an anonymous opportunity to ask a licensed family therapist questions about youth mental health and parenting. Register for the live event to participate and receive access to the replay all free of charge.

October 8

• CBE PTA Glow Run/Foam Party

October 12

• No School - Holiday

October 13

• Make-up Student Picture Day - 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

October 14

• SkateCity Glow Party for CBE students

October 15

• Patent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

October 20

• Patent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

October 21

• Early Dismissal Day - Dismissal at 1:30 p.m.

October 26 & 27

• Musical Auditions - Rock of Ages - Youth Edition

October 30

• CBE School Party
  • 6th Grade 4:00 - 5:30pm
  • 7th/8th Grade 6:30 - 8:00pm

Regular attendance is an important piece of succeeding in school. Students are expected to be in their classes every day, except in the case of illness, school related activities, family emergency, or religious observance. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are in school unless a valid reason for absence exists. The Attendance Office asks that a student’s absence be reported by 9:00 a.m. If a student is not accounted for they will be recorded as truant. Please review the attendance policies found in our on-line student handbook.

The Attendance Office may be reached by calling, texting, or emailing using the information below:

Call: 701-446-1710

Text: 701-446-8128

Email: cmattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us

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.

Fargo Public Schools has updated the 2026–27 school year calendar to include four early dismissal days to support staff professional development and training.

On these days, students will be dismissed two hours early, and staff will participate in Districtwide training and collaboration, including work related to a new student information system, safety procedures, and instructional planning.

The early dismissal days for the 2026–27 school year are:

• Wednesday, September 16
• Wednesday, October 21
• Wednesday, December 9
• Wednesday, February 10

Families are encouraged to plan ahead for these early dismissal days.

Fargo Public Schools uses the Here Comes the Bus app to help families track their students who ride the bus. This free app provides real-time notifications when your child boards or disembarks the bus, ensuring you always know their travel status. FPS strongly encourages all parents to download the app and set up notifications for added peace of mind. To set up Here Comes the Bus on your phone, click these instructions.

Students in grades K-5 who ride the bus will receive a bar-coded card that will be attached to their backpack and students in grades 6-12 will use a student ID card or input their lunch number on a bus keypad. Students need to scan their card each time they get on and off the bus. This scanning process allows FPS to confirm, in real-time, that the student is safely on the bus or has exited at the correct stop. This extra step is a critical part of ensuring the safety of all students.

Carl Ben Eielson has several helpful links that can be found on our webpage at https://carlbeneielson.fargo.k12.nd.us/.

You will find links for:

· Newsletters

· School Calendars

· Daily Announcements

· Infinite Campus & SchoolPay Logins

· Student Handbook

· School Menus

· District Forms

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact our school office at 701-446-1700.

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.

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.

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