
Due to inclement weather, NO SCHOOL today February 8th.

Picture retakes are this Friday the 29th at 11:00. If you have any questions please contact the office.

Remote Learning update for the week of
January 4th - 8th. Click the link for details.
https://5il.co/nxoi

Merry Mondays is right around the corner! PTO plans to bring in food in appreciation of the awesome CBE teachers and staff that they can munch on all week during the first two full weeks of December. Please click this link to sign up if you are able to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BABAD2AA13-merry3
Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for your child’s teacher? Check out the Teacher Wish Lists to get the teacher exactly what they need for their classroom, and some of their favorite things! The lists are located on the CBE PTO website www.cbepto.org.
The November PTO Meeting Notes are on the website: www.cbepto.org/meetings.html
The next meeting will be Monday, December 7 at 6:30 pm in the library. Everyone is invited to attend… we hope you can make it!

CBE has a few extra trash bags in the front office still available for purchase. They are $12 a roll. White 15 gallon roll has 65 bags. Yellow 39 gallon roll has 25 bags. Blue 55 gallon roll has 16 bags. If interested, please call the office at 778-1151 or email lbruce@usd375.org. Thank you for your support! #thrivein375

Free fresh produce delivery every Saturday.
November 14: Pick up at the Banquet Hall across the road from The Benton Church.
November 21 and 28 and December 5 and 12: Pick up at the Benton Church parking lot at 14300 SW 20th St., Benton, KS 67017.
May include some dairy and meat. No application needed. No income restrictions. One box per family. First come, first serve.
Made possible by the COVID-19 Disaster Relief of Butler County.
Questions? Call Martha: 316-200-1447

The CBE lunch menu for next Monday and Tuesday are being swapped. Monday will be French Toast or Corn Dog, and Tuesday will be Chicken Sandwich or Cheeseburger.

Due to Covid 19, CBE will not have a Veteran's Day assembly this year. We would still like to honor our local Veterans. If you know a Veteran that you would like to honor, please have them fill out this form and return it to school no later than Friday, November 6th.
https://5il.co/mpot
#thrivein375

The CBE November 2020 menu is now available. https://5il.co/mjgd

CBE reminder: there is no school October 22 and 23. We will see you Monday! #thrivein375

CBE's character education word for October is INTEGRITY. Students will be learning to choose truthfulness in whatever they say and do. #Thrivein375

Attached is a flyer from KSDE regarding free meals. Email mboldea@usd375.org if you have any questions. https://5il.co/m6z2

Congratulations to the following students who won a T-Bird Award for demonstrating Friendship in September: Sophie Engels, Baylor Wait, Addison Elledge, Mason Piatt, Natalie Birk, Kourtney Cheek, Payton Maclaskey, Collin Hanzlick, Danny Phillips, Haiden Haines, Jadon Grate, Lyran Marshall, Saylor Mattke, Chase Duree, Talon Gooding, Olive Morris, Cate Rogers, Grayson Maclaskey, and Nyna Christian.

Circle Recreation Basketball registration is now open. A printable form is available at www.circlerec.org. Registrations are due November 1. #thrivein375

CBE families are invited to join Circle High School for their Drive-Through Homecoming Parade Friday, October 9, right after early dismissal at 1:00 p.m. Enter through the main entrance of CHS where you will receive a ballot to vote for your favorite float. Proceed in front of the auditorium, then continue to the back (South) parking lot and exit through the intersection by Dustrol. Receive candy upon your exit and cast your ballot. Best float receives a generous donation to their organization. Remember to wear your homecoming T-shirt! See map for a picture of the drive through route. #thrivein375

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is RAINBOW!

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is GRAY!

The City of Benton is repairing a water main break at the south end of our playground. They have closed Durley street, which is the main entrance to our parking lot after school. We ask you to enter in on Henrie Street by the City Building and come through the parking lot from the north, which will make the parking lot traffic moving in both directions (south near the building and north near the playground.) You will still exit on South Street, which is the normal exit. Please see the attached map. Feel free to arrive early to pick up your child if desired to avoid the after school congestion.

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is WHITE!

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is BLACK!

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is BROWN!

Please take a look at the new CBE Continuous Learning Plan website which has a link to our teachers' lesson plans, schedules, etc.
https://sites.google.com/usd375.org/circlebenton/home

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is PINK!

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is PURPLE!

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is ORANGE!

Starting Monday Sept. 21st , all remote students will be eligible for a free breakfast and a free lunch through Dec. 22nd. If you are interested in picking up meals, please click the link the below to choose your pickup location!
https://forms.gle/QRjewQoKgLVfGDkg6

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is YELLOW!

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is GREEN!

CBE's character education word for September is FRIENDSHIP. Students will be learning how to use their words and actions to show others they care. #Thrivein375

CBE kindergarten color of the day tomorrow is BLUE!

Help our CBE Kindergartners learn their colors by wearing the color of the day from September 14 - September 29. Visit the Events tab for the schedule. The color of the day Monday is RED. #Thrivein375

Starting Monday, September 14th, all in person Circle students will be eligible for a free school breakfast and lunch!!! Free meals will be offered through December 22nd, or until available funding runs out. Students will still be charged for snack milks.
Please remember to continue filling out applications for free and reduced meals! A new application needs completed each year for benefits to continue and can be found at https://www.usd375.org/o/circle-public-schools/page/free-and-reduced-info.
For questions, contact Megan Boldea at (316) 778-2216 or mboldea@usd375.org.
#Thrivein375

Do you have experience in Food Service?
Do you like to cook?
Are you a team player?
Do you enjoy working with children?
If so, Circle’s Benton Elementary is looking for a Kitchen Cook and Assistant!
This position is scheduled Monday thru Friday for 6 hours a day, benefits included!
If you would like to know more, email our Director of Food Service at mboldea@usd375.org
To fill out an application, click the link below!
https://docs.google.com/a/usd375.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf22afoIcdBxhqG-f_puNVLokyOvxhTNTT3sQsmiNwDBmcv1g/viewform?c=0&w=1

Circle Parents,
This upcoming Wednesday and Thursday each school will be hosting a back to school webinar addressing reopening procedures. Please be on the lookout for an email with more information and to register for your school(s) webinar.
Webinar times are:
Wednesday :
6:00 PM - Oil Hill Elementary
7:00 PM - Towanda Elementary
8:00 PM - Benton Elementary
Thursday :
6:00 PM - Circle Middle School
7:00 PM - Greenwich Elementary
8:00 PM - Circle High School

Please see the Immunization Requirements for the 2020-2021 school year. Please note, there are NEW REQUIREMENTS for all K-3rd, 7th-8th, and 11th-12th grade students. Proof of all required immunizations is due in your school office by the first day of school. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your school nurse or e-mail mswift@usd375.org for further guidance.

Mode of Instruction Survey:
The health and safety of our students, staff, and families is our most important goal as we move forward together. This survey is being used to collect information about your current comfort level in sending your child/children to school on September 8th, 2020. This information will allow us to plan effectively for your student.
PLEASE COMPLETE BY JULY 30th @ 4:00 P.M.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScae2V0OftEIMWFDIUIpnbZk1R423c-pbcu50TAYafqpBnmhQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
Please complete a separate form for each school-aged child in your family because your comfort level for one situation/setting might be different than another.

Please see the latest Parent Update Video from Mr. Potter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGAZ4Ie1D50

Please take a moment and fill out the parent survey. We value your feedback.
https://forms.gle/TPwyKABWeKbcssCC8

Thrive in 375! Join the Circle Nursing Team! If you are a nurse that loves caring for both children and adults, a flexible work schedule, and the challenge of promoting health and preventing illnesses in a public health setting, consider applying today! https://rb.gy/yhyfl8

Please see the latest parent update video from Mr. Potter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw8YUQch1Vg

Chromebooks or Ipads borrowed from the school need to be returned between Tues, May 26th - Thur, May 28th - 8:30am - 4:00pm on the north side of the high school at the auditorium stage doors. If you have questions, please contact us at techsupport@usd375.org. #Thrivein375

CBE Kindergarten parents for school year 2020-2021, please save the day on August 5th for Kindergarten Orientation. More information will come in July. #Thrivein375

We are still waiting on Circle yearbooks and class pictures from Lifetouch. We will let you know when they are in and set up a time for you to pick them up. #Thrivein375

CBE PTO is offering school supply packs for school year 2020-2021. Orders are due by June 17, 2020. Order online at www.schoolsupplypacks.com. Please see the attached flyer for more ordering information.

With recent layoffs, your family may qualify for free and reduced meals. This will carry over to the first thirty days of school next year which will help with meals & enrollment fees. For more info, visit https://www.usd375.org/o/circle-public-schools/page/free-and-reduced-info

Just a reminder, that today is the last day of school. This is also the last day of school lunches served at Circle Middle School. Lunch meals will continue next month at Circle Towanda Primary and Circle Oil Hill. Watch for more details to come.

Borrowed chromebooks and Ipads will need to be returned from Tues, May 26th - Thur, May 28th - 8:30am - 4:00pm on the north side of the high school at the auditorium stage doors (please see the map). Please contact techsupport@usd375.org if these times don't work. #Thrivein375

Please return your library books as soon as possible.
Books can be returned in the foyer at CBE or at CMS when picking up lunches. Thank you!

CBE Kindergarten Orientation has been canceled. If you know of students who will be attending CBE as kindergartners next year, please call the office or email lbruce@usd375.org or rleis@usd375.org so we can know how many students to expect. #Thrivein375

Please see the latest Parent Student Update: https://youtu.be/zKoISc4Fo9E

All - Certain versions of Android cannot open the survey directly from the App. If you receive an error message from the App you will need to open the survey from a web browser. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Below is a link to a survey that will provide us with needed information for our continued planning. Please complete the survey ASAP.
https://forms.gle/J7ZF6EPaKNhsU9bt7
Thank you

School Closing - Message to Families. Please see the news post below for important information regarding today's school closing message. https://www.usd375.org/article/213135?org=circle-public-schools

No school March 12-22. Enjoy your spring break! #Thrivein375

Just a reminder that there is no school Monday, March 2 for staff development. Enjoy the long weekend! #Thrivein375

Today is the last day to register for T-Ball through Circle Rec. Last day for softball/baseball registration is Sunday, March 1. Visit www.circlerec.org to register online. #Thrivein375

Lost and found is overflowing. Please check the table in the CBE gym for lost items. #Thrivein375

Surveys were sent out last week for parents to complete. Please take the time to let us how we are doing at CBE. Thank you! #Thrivein375

Teachers are scheduling their own Parent/Teacher conferences this year. We feel this will give more opportunities to fit conferences into your schedule. If you have not heard from your child's teacher, please email the teacher or notify Mr. Leis.

The 6th grade students met with the Circle Middle School Administration to discuss classes for next year. Please ask your 6th grade student about any paperwork they may need to complete to turn into the middle school. #Thrivein375

Change in CBE Scheduled Music Programs:
The K-2nd grade students will perform on April 9th at CMS.
The 3rd-4th grade classes will perform the musical "Pirates" on April 23rd at CBE.
The 5th-6th grade musical "Beauty and the Beast" will be on May 7th at CMS.
#Thrivein375

NO SCHOOL Thursday February 20th due to weather.

Due to the high probability of treacherous icy conditions in the morning due to quick dropping temperatures there will be no school tomorrow Thursday, February 13th. Be safe.

Come listen to the 6th grade band tonight at 7:00 pm at Circle Middle School. #Thrivein375

There is NO SCHOOL for Circle USD 375 students on Monday, Dec. 16 due to inclement weather and concerns regarding the safety of students. Thank you, and please stay safe.

12 Days of Reading will run from December 3-18. If you are interested in being a guest reader, visit the following link to choose a class and sign up.
https://sites.google.com/usd375.org/12-days-of-reading/home

Maker's Lab introduced some kids to sewing this year! Check out our gallery on the website for more pictures. https://www.usd375.org/o/cbe

CBE PTO is collecting Box Tops for the 2019-20 school year. Box tops must be turned in by Friday, October 18. Box tops received after the deadline will be turned in with the winter submission. For additional information & participating products, send email to cbepto@usd375.org.

PowerSchool Server is back up. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Our PowerShool Server is down and we are working on the issue. Will update as soon as it is back online.

PTO Mtg / Site Council
Aug 5 at 6:30 PM

First Day of School Grades 1 - 7 and 9 -- Dismissal at 1:00 PM

Enrollment begins August 1st