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Cass Lake-Bena High

School

15308 State 371 NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

Phone: 218-335-2203

Fax: 218-335-7649

www.clbs.k12.mn.us

The mission of Cass Lake-Bena Schools is to provide a comprehen-

sive, quality education in a safe environment

for all.

Spring 2019 Principal’s Highlights Bryan Hackbarth

Inside this issue:

Important Dates

Guidance Counselor

Accelerated Reader

Seniors Yearbook

Careers

Indian Ed. /JOM

Ojibwe Teacher

Social Worker

Cross Country

Prom

Food Service

Freshman Academy

Physical Fitness

Health Information

Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl

Texting & Driving

School Calendar

May 1, 2019

Boozhoo Cass Lake-Bena High School families and friends,

I hope the melting snow and warmer temps have brought a smile to each of your faces! Lately it seems that our

winter season has been a bit tougher and a tad longer than the last. Well that might be true, but maybe that will

change next winter and we will all get a little break from shoveling? As I am finally getting used to seeing the

grass again, I am also wondering where the heck the school year went? I know that we have the month of May yet,

but I think it’s fair to say that the nicer weather and with graduation around the corner; the students and staff are

excited for summer.

I am very happy to report that things at the high school continue to take shape for next year. As most of you have

heard by now; Cass lake-Bena High School will be making some very significant changes for next school year.

Most of the changes are centered on supporting the implementation of our Career Pathways initiative. At

CLBHS, we understand the needs of our students and future employers are ever-changing. In order to keep our

students engaged in their education in high school and beyond, our research has shown the importance of

identifying students’ interest in potential career paths. It is our hope that the Career Pathways initiative will help

keep our students more engaged in learning and improve attendance; while providing all of our student’s with

additional skills and experiences relative to their prospective careers.

The biggest change for next year is that we will be running on a new class schedule. We are transitioning from a

57 minute/6 period day to an 85 minute/AB block schedule. Beginning next year, each student will have 4 classes

on an A day and 4 different classes on a B day; for a total of 8 classes a week. The A and B days will alternate

during the week and throughout the school year. More information on the new schedule and other changes will be

sent out with your child’s schedule this summer.

The other major change next year has to do with how we will be teaching differently in our classrooms. With an

85 minute class period, we understand that we would also have to change the way we teach our students. After

researching a number of possible options, the high school leadership team decided that the best fit for our students

was Project-Based Learning (PBL). PBL is a research based teaching method in which students gain knowledge

and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to authentic and engaging topics.

PBL promotes a dynamic classroom in which students actively explore real-world subjects; while acquiring a

deeper knowledge of understanding. PBL prepares students for academic, personal, and career success, and

readies young people to rise to the challenges of their lives. We hope this new approach to teaching at CLBHS will

have a positive impact on all of our students and help take our school to the next level of excellence!

I am very optimistic that the changes we are making will benefit our students, school, and community for years to

come. That being said, I want to encourage all stakeholders to be patient while we transition. This is a complex

change for our school and I expect it will take some time to fully implement and show consistent results. I know

that my entire staff is ready for the challenge and I am confident that our students will succeed at higher levels

than ever before!

As the end of our school year approaches, I always hope to be mindful enough to extend my sincere appreciation

and thanks to all of our student’s families and friends in doing your part. Your involvement in our student’s life

is paramount to all others! I also want to thank all of the HS staff for providing our students and families all the

things that make our school a special place. Let’s finish the school year the way we started it back in September

with high expectations, eyes wide open, and optimism that the future is bright ahead of us! I look forward to

seeing you on May 31st as we celebrate the graduating class of 2019!!!

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to call, email, or stop by our school anytime. Wishing all of you the very

best! GO PANTHERS!!!

Miigwech, Bryan Hackbarth, CLBHS Principal

Spring 2019 Panther Tracks

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Wed. & Thurs. May 8th & 9th Cass Lake Dental Outreach Team

Fluoride Varnish @ the High School & MS

Wednesday, May 15th 10am - Music & Art Festival

Friday, May 17th 1pm - Powwow: Princess/Brave Contest

Wednesday, May 22nd 8am to 10am - Honors Breakfast

5:30 pm - Senior Feast

Friday, May 24th Last day to check out Library books All materials returned by May 30th

Monday, May 27th No School (holiday)

Friday, May 31st Last day of school ; Early Dismissal (noon)

7pm - GRADUATION !!

High School Secretaries Paula Smith & Martha Hanson

Just a few friendly reminders

If your student is going to be absent or tardy, please call Martha in the High

School office at ext. 1103 so she can excuse them.

If you change your address or phone number, please call or send your student

with a note so we can update your information in the system.

If you need to change your students bus, please call Transportation at ext.

1301.

Students need to be signed out at the High School

front office if they are leaving early.


Guidance Counselor Aria Walstad

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Wed. & Thurs. May 8th & 9th Cass Lake Dental Outreach Team

Fluoride Varnish @ the High School & MS

Wednesday, May 15th 10am - Music & Art Festival

Friday, May 17th 1pm - Powwow: Princess/Brave Contest

Wednesday, May 22nd 8am to 10am - Honors Breakfast

5:30 pm - Senior Feast

Friday, May 24th Last day to check out Library books All materials returned by May 30th

Monday, May 27th No School (holiday)

Friday, May 31st Last day of school ; Early Dismissal (noon)

7pm - GRADUATION !!

News from the guidance office:

Happy Spring!

As we are nearing the end of the school year, it’s important to start thinking about and planning ahead

for next year. At this point, seniors who are college bound should have their college choice finalized and

application in place. If you have not done so already, it is time to complete your FAFSA and make

arrangements for housing. Students who are still interested in college but have not yet applied should

do so as soon as possible; if you need any help with this process please let me know. Students not going

to college that need help looking for jobs, writing resumes, or are unsure what to do after high school

please stop by to see me.

Juniors are taking a careers class this semester which is providing them the opportunity to match their

interests and talents with future career paths. They will look at resources that are available to connect

their career choices to colleges and job training, as well as working on job seeking and interviewing

skills. Juniors have also had the opportunity to take the ACT, ASVAB and the Accuplacer tests. Other

topics relevant to their future will be covered in this class as well.

Information on Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) for next year’s sophomores, juniors and

seniors has been sent to families. If students are considering PSEO for next year, now is the time to

complete the application and any testing that is required. See me as soon as possible if you are

interested in PSEO.

Information regarding summer school has also been sent to families. If your student failed a core class

first and/or second semester, you will receive a referral for summer school at the end of this school

year. It is important to make up these credits as soon as possible. Those who do not make up classes

during summer school will be scheduled back into the classes they failed next school year.

Every student should focus on good attendance and working hard to get the best grades possible in their

classes to allow the most options in high school and beyond!

Have a safe and fun summer!

Aria Walstad


Accelerated Reader Theresa Higman, District Media Specialist

The Art Awards Go to ……..Suicide Prevention Contest Winners

Brent Fowler Jade SeitzAustin Jensen“Peoples Choice Award”

PhotographyJuried Art at

“Watermark Art Gallery”

The 2019 Yearbooks will be here the in May!!! Order yours today. The cost is STILL: $40.00 (Limited copies 40) Get an order form early from the front office to ensure your copy when they arrive! You may also order online at: Balfour.com and enter the school information.

2019 Yearbooks

Honorable Mention at the “Watermark Art Gallery” : Illeana Brown, Deenaya Reams, Bryanna Brunelle, Desi O’Connor, Michelle Jourdain, Lanie Wind, Yolanda Robinson, Ciara Ehrich, Dorian Bismarck, Davie Hardy, Otisha Lopez, and Chaz Crow Ghost.

Have an awesome summer

and read, read, read!! See

you next year!

Ms. Higman and Mrs. Gregerson


Seniors Yearbook Deborah Ross

The Art Awards Go to ……..Suicide Prevention Contest Winners

Brent Fowler Jade SeitzAustin Jensen“Peoples Choice Award”

PhotographyJuried Art at

“Watermark Art Gallery”

The 2019 Yearbooks will be here the in May!!! Order yours today. The cost is STILL: $40.00 (Limited copies 40) Get an order form early from the front office to ensure your copy when they arrive! You may also order online at: Balfour.com and enter the school information.

2019 Yearbooks

Honorable Mention at the “Watermark Art Gallery” : Illeana Brown, Deenaya Reams, Bryanna Brunelle, Desi O’Connor, Michelle Jourdain, Lanie Wind, Yolanda Robinson, Ciara Ehrich, Dorian Bismarck, Davie Hardy, Otisha Lopez, and Chaz Crow Ghost.


Careers Teacher Gina Olson

CAREER EXPLORATION

Teacher: Mrs. Gina Olson Spring 2019

The students in Mrs. Olson’s 11th grade Career

Exploration class have been very busy planning for their

future careers. Students have each prepared a resume

and a list of references; they’ve learned how to write a

cover letter for a job, and they have filled out job

application forms from area businesses. Students are

now practicing job interviewing skills and will experience a mock job interview in

the next week or two. The interview will be videotaped so that each student

can watch themselves and see their strengths and weaknesses as related to job

interviewing. The unit will conclude when we learn the proper steps for leaving a

job, gracefully.

Next on the agenda is a unit on Financial Responsibility. In class, we will learn

how to prepare a household budget, apply for a bank loan, and maintain

appropriate use of a credit card.

When students complete the Career Exploration course, they will take with them

a “Career Portfolio.” The portfolio holds all of the student’s research on career

and college opportunities, the necessary steps for

getting a job, and the principles of being financially

responsible.

As always, I extend an invitation to parents/guardians

to be a guest speaker in our Career Exploration

classroom and tell students about your occupations

and how you got to where you are today. Feel free

to email me at [email protected] so we can set something up!


Indian Education / JOM LuAnn Frazer & Emmy Morgan

Cass Lake– Bena School Pow Wow

Friday, May 17th, 2019

Will start at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the

Boys and Girls Club Gym, for Elementary/ALC students, staff & families

Royalty Contest will be for Lil Princess and Brave during that time.

Then will start again at 1:30 pm to 3:30pm in the

High School gym for MS/HS students, staff & families

Royalty Contest will be for Jr & Sr Princess and Brave during that time

Feast starts at 4:30 to 5:30 pm

Grand March at 6:00 pm– Crowning at 7:00 pm, giveaways and fun activities

Senior Feast

May 22nd, 2019 5:30pm

CL-B High School Commons

All Seniors, families and staff are all welcome to join to celebrate with us.


Ojibwe Teacher Charles Grolla

Ojibwemowin classes

By Ogimaagiizhig (Charles Grolla)

Boozhoo gakina wiiya! (greetings everyone!). I hope all is well with you and your family. The Ojibwe

classes here at Cass Lake Bena High School are going well and are coming to a close as we are

starting to prepare for finals. Each class will have a three part final on information that we have

covered over the course of this semester and some highlighted information from the first semester.

Tests will focus in the areas of oral demonstration, reading and grammar, and moccasin game.

Ziigwan (It is springtime). Springtime is a very important and sacred time for the Ojibwe people.

Sugar bush, harvesting maple sugar, was reported to have been good this year from the families

that actively harvest. The sugar harvest is a marker that is sacred to the Ojibwe people and our

Ojibwe communities. Ojibwe people view this time as the starting of the new year as the earth is in

a state of renewal. Misaabe (Bigfoot or sasquatch), according to legend, gifted the Anishinaabeg

the sugar bush at a time they greatly needed it and has been a blessing ever since. In our classes

we cover the traditional Ojibwe view and beliefs about Misaabe, and discuss the Misaabe’s im-

portance to the Anishinaabeg.

Now that sugar bush is done for this year, anticipation for the upcoming pow-wow season and moc-

casin game tournaments grow, Ojibwe are in the middle of spring ceremonies (water ceremony &

Bear ceremony). The many spring cultural functions are also very important aspects about the Ojib-

we people and are outlined in classes. It is important that elders who possess this cultural infor-

mation and language pass on this crucial information to the next generation of Ojibwe. Many elders

are encouraging all Ojibwe youth to help and participate with Ojibwe cultural practices, because

that is how they will learn them and pass them onto the next generation. Please use any Ojib-

wemowin (Ojibwe language) that you know, momentum will start and add to your personal vocabu-

lary every chance you get, and before you know it, you will be speaking Ojibwe a lot :) Contact

me at the school here if you want a list for the resources we use for our classes.

Here are a few important spring vocab words in Ojibwemowin:

Ziigwan - It is spring Ani-ziigwan - It is becoming spring Aabawaa - It is hot out

Bineshiinhyag - Birds Dakaayaamagad - It is cool out Gimiwan - It is raining

Makwa - Black Bear Mino-giizhigad - It is a nice day Nimino-ayaa - I am well


Social Worker Lana Schultz

Issues of Identity—Encourage Group Discussions

In the book, The Essential Guide to Talking with Teens – Ready-to-Use Discussions for School and

Youth Groups, Jean Sunde Perterson, Phd.D. shares insight into multiple benefits of you partaking

in group discussions. “I don’t know who I am.” Spoken aloud or left unsaid, this is a common

thought among people of all ages, especially adolescents. Developing a personal identity is an

important part of adolescence.

Teenagers learn who they are through hearing what others say about them, identifying what they

feel and value, and thinking about themselves in relationship with others. However, they often

get mixed messages – from parents, peers, teachers, and others. Sometimes they receive mostly

negative messages and let these define them. Adults who model for them how to relate to others

may not be good models, and the adolescents in turn may behave in ways that prevent their get-

ting positive messages about themselves. Depending on whom their friends are, their gender,

and their family and school experiences, teens may have little opportunity to talk about their

doubts, fears, and hopes. They also might be unable to articulate such thoughts and feelings, not

having had much practice with family, friends, or school staff.

Confusion and doubt about themselves can lead to tension, inappropriate behavior, and acting

out. Frustration about lack of clear identity can cause trouble in relationships, another adoles-

cent challenge. Group discussions give teens an opportunity to gain skill in articulating thought

and feelings. Please continue to talk with your child (ren) and encourage other group discussion

for them throughout the summer months. We all have a part to play in strengthening the identity

of our teens.


Cross Country Nancy Howard / Bill Gustafson

Cross Country to Continue this Fall

The Cass Lake Bena school district will again offer a cross

country team as a co-curricular choice for students this fall.

This sport offers the opportunity for male and female ath-

letes to compete both as individuals and as a team. Prac-

tice will begin approximately three weeks prior to the first

day of school, with six meets to follow during the season.

Participation in Cross country (distance running) is a “life-

long” activity with many health benefits. It will increase

aerobic capacity and strength, which are important for all

other sports. The sport is also traditional and indigenous to

this region. If you have any questions, or an interest in join-

ing the team, please contact the AD, Tyler Wittner.


Prom 2019 Roberta Gregerson / Lana Schultz

-Thank you everyone for

bringing your coins and bills to

school to help with the “PIE

FACE” fundraiser.!!

-Your participation and

contributions raised $529.03

for PROM!

Special thanks to Roberta Gregerson & her family, Juniors - Jacalyn Pacheco Dunn &

Madison Ellis, Rick Haaland, Mike & Martha Hanson, Whitney Ellis, Bill Kangas, Clem’s

Hardware, Little Wolf Resort, and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.


Cass Lake-Bena Elementary Cafeteria

June 5th to July 31st(Mon thru Thurs) Closed July 4th-5th

Breakfast 8:00-9:30 Lunch 11:00-12:30

Cass Lake-Bena School District

335-2201


Freshmen Academy 2018-2019

Teaching Staff: Mr. Wolter, Mr. Kjensmo, Mr. Habedank, Mr. Helwig, Mrs. Olson and Paraprofessional- Mrs. Lisa Herron.

Hello from the Freshman Academy!!

Spring has finally sprung the freshmen are on the home stretch and are working diligently to finish this year strong!

Here’s what happening in their classes.

Mr. Wolter’s Science class is studying atomic theory; identifying elements on the periodic table and their common

uses. Mr. Kjensmo’s English students have finished learning about the Renaissance period and are now currently

reading through Romeo and Juliet. Mr. Helwig’s Geography class has started Project Based Learning, featuring the

countries of Africa. Mr. Habedank's Algebra students are being introduced to a new curriculum working on Quad-

ratic Equations. Mrs. Olson’s Computer App class has focused on the students declaring a Career Pathway prepar-

ing them for the future.

At the beginning of March we hired a full time para-professional, Mrs. Lisa Herron. She has been instrumental in

assisting the students in the classrooms, working one-on-one, tracking their academic progress, planning field trips

and events to further their Career Exploration.

The Academy’s main focus has been on Career Exploration. The freshmen throughout the year have had 8 differ-

ent Career Pathways events to further the students insight on a career destination and help prepare them for

choosing future courses in those areas. These events have included the following: (1)BSU Diamond Point Park- rela-

tionship building,(2)BSU campus tour, (3)Career Expo-in school business Tour: Dept. of Resources Mgmt., Pike Bay

Police, Cass Lake Times and IHS Nursing, (4)Norbord & Potlatch Tour,(5)Career Expo-in school business tour: West-

ern Bank, Anishinabe Legal Services, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Beltrami County Auditor/ Treasurer, (6)Local Business

tours: Circle of Life, Tero, Tribal Court, and DRM, (7) White Earth Career Fair at Circle of Life Academy: colleges,

employers, programs/services and military. On May 15 we will have our last field trip for the year, a community

service project will be offered in Bagley-(8)Feed my Starving Children. At the end of May we will be having a

Career Pathway Declaration Ceremony. We look forward to their future success!


Physical Fitness Henry Ruud

What’s Been Moving in P.E. at CLBHS?

The High School Physical Education/Weight Training students

started the year using our heart rate monitors and tracking

their calories burned. After a couple weeks, we created the

goal of burning ONE MILLION calories over the course of the

year. We’ve been updating the progress on a document in

the fitness center window. We are proud to announce that

they hit their goal one month early. What an achievement by

our students. This would not have been possible without the

heart rate monitors from Interactive Health Technologies.

End of the year fitness testing will be coming up during the

month of May. Please make sure students are attending and

getting good rest for the craziness that is the month of May.

The weight training class use of the Train Heroic training soft-

ware has produced big results. Students saw gains between

20-40 pounds on their maximum lifts. There will be one more

week at the end of the year for them to test their maximum

lifts. We will be getting 2 new record boards in the weight

room by the end of the year.


Health Information Melissa Jenson

Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl Sydney Harper

This year the Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl teams traveled to many different Quiz Bowls! Our teammates this year consisted of returning members: Michaela Charnoski, Kylee LeBlanc, Angelo Reese, Mariah Ortiz, and new teammates: Ronald Lanham, Elias Miranda, Aiyanna Tibbetts, Trina Headbird, Sierra Charwood, Eddie Williams, and Kailee Fineday! Our teams traveled to the Quiz Bowls hosted at: Mahnomen, Circle of Life, Itasca Community College, Bugonaygeshig School, and even the MIEA Quiz Bowl at Hinckley! The teams meet for practice 2-4 times a week and cover Ojibwemowin, and Ojibwe Culture/ History content. During practice, we play mock Quiz Bowl games, and a Jeopardy-style game. At a meet, the CLB Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl Teams go up against other teams from all over Northern Minnesota. The team is given a list of sources ranging from books, movies, and other media to study before each meet. Questions are asked, half on Ojibwemowin, and the other half on Ojibwe History and Culture. In April, the CLB Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl teams hosted their Quiz Bowl here at CLBHS! The students have been studying and practicing for the past four weeks for their Quiz Bowl. We had 6 teams total attend from CLB, Northland Remer, and Bugonaygeshig Schools. Our Moderator was Mr. Andy Jackson from Inger, MN. Our Judges were Alicia and Bill Bowstring from Leech Lake. CLB 2-Michaela, Aiyanna, and Eddie placed 2nd and our other team, CLB2 - Kylee, Trina, Sierra, and Mariah, placed 4th! The last Quiz Bowl will be next week, where the teams will be traveling to Cloquet, MN for the Lester “Jack” Briggs Regional Quiz Bowl Championship. Please wish the team good luck!


Parent Portal: Found on CL-B Website Gives you access to your teens assignments, grades, and attendance.

CL-B School Website

http://www.clbs.k12.mn.us/

CL-B School Phone #

218.335.2204

Fax 218.335.7649

http://www.clbs.k12.mn.us/

www.northlandconference.org

All activities and events will be posted on this site. If there are any questions, please call the Activities office:

(218) 335-2203

Activities Director: Tyler Wittner ext. 1316

or Maria Lahr ext. 1301

Published by: Paula M. Smith / HS Secretary

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