If you have a kindergarten age eligible child for the 2024-25 school year, please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our Taste of Kindergarten event on March 4th at the North Branch Area Education Center!
Thanks to our guests for a great Patron Tour last Friday, and to Norse Area Learning Center students for being such good hosts! NBAPS is hosting one more Patron Tour this year, on Friday, April 19. If you'd like to join us, contact Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org.
The NBAHS Snow Court visited buildings on Friday with the new Vikings mascot, and wrapped up with a pep fest at the high school. The only thing missing from Snow Week was snow!
How're we doing? Taher wants to know what families think of school lunch. You can take Taher's brief school lunch survey by scanning the QR on the poster, or by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/48YLyiI
Congratulations to NBAMS eighth grader Alexis Sway, who was recently chosen as Miss Teen Minnesota! As part of her prize she was given can goods to donate to her local food pantry, and Alexis decided to donate them to our own Viking Vittles! Thank you Alexis!
NBAMS eighth graders completed a sand art unit with impressive results! This bold project uses sand, contact paper attached to cardboard, and Xacto knives. Students emphasized the color and shape of their ideas and were encouraged to use the "stained glass look" to make their ideas pop out by adding contrast.
Everything you see in the artwork is sand! Some students created custom colors and used blending techniques to further add complexity to their ideas. Proud NBAMS art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Beginner Knitting: Feb. 12&29 6:30-8:30
Rubber Stamping of Cards: Feb. 12 7:00-9:00 PM
55 Driver Improvement Refresher Class: Feb. 13 / 5-9 PM
Dine and Discover - Diagnosed with Dementia: Feb. 15 *This class is offered a variety of places and times, call for more information*
Special offerings to fill your child’s non-school day Friday Feb. 16
Child and Babysitting Safety Grades 4-8: 9AM -12PM
Coco Cut with Kidscreate Studio Age 4-9: 1-4 PM
Home Alone Grades 3-6: 12:30-2:30 PM
Labradoodle Love with Kidcreate Studio Age 5-12: 9 AM - 12 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
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Open Co-Ed Volleyball Age 18 & Older: All are welcome to join - no registration required. Pay at the door. $5 for the night or purchase a punch card good for 5 times for $15.
Interested in FTC Robotics for next year? If so, come to our scrimmage on Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 6-7:30 in the Middle school south cafeteria. Come check out our state bound robots and get questions answered. Eligible students must be entering grade 7 or higher - Fall 2024.
We Are All The Same Sock Hop is back this year!
Check out the flier for the details of this great event, along with wonderful fundraising opportunities. T-shirt sales close February 13.
Scan the flier QR or visit this website to order!: https://sockhopdance2024.itemorder.com/
Congratulations to Peyton Verdon and Alan Otterson, your 2024 Snow King and Queen! Click in for more photos from the ceremony.
Congratulations to the following 8th grade Spanish students, who passed a placement test to see if they are ready for Spanish 2 as freshman in high school. This is a great accomplishment! Students moving on to Spanish 2 next year include: Jayden Albrecht, Lilyonna Daubenspeck, Blake Laffin, Jada McRae, Julian Nelson, Samuel Starkey, Tessa Hammel, Josie Hubbling, Brody Leland, Tsavneej Moua, Landon Olson, Miranda Otterson, Ethan Thelander. Not pictured is Eva Bailey.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing: Classes start Feb. 1 5:30-7:45 PM
Beginner Piano Lessons Grades K-5: Classes available on Monday’s, Wednesday’s or Friday’s. Call to schedule an appointment time. Classes beginning Feb. 2
Motion in Lotion: Feb. 3 10-11 AM
Cute LIttle Bird with Hat Painting Ages 15 & Older: Feb. 5 6:30-8:30 PM
Heart Health for Women Virtual Workshop: Feb. 5 6-7:30 PM
Overcome Your Carbohydrate Cravings Virtual Workshop: Feb. 6 6-7:30 PM
Instant Pot Basics: Feb. 7 6:30-8 PM
Essentrics - Restorative Fitness: Feb. 7 6:30-7:30 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class: Starts Feb. 9 3-6 PM
Adult/Child/INfant CPR with AED: Feb 9 5:30-8 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aid: Feb. 10 9 AM - 1 PM Primary focus on children
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Open Walking Club - Just $3
This walking club is designed for those citizens who want to walk indoors. For security reasons, you need to wear a security badge when walking. Please stop by the community education office to purchase your walking badge. Please enter in Door #11 at the High School. Walking Club is available Monday - Friday 4-8 p.m. when school is in session.
The Viking Newsletter - January 2024 is now available! You can read it here: https://www.smore.com/21kg4
It's just one week away . . . please join us for Kindergarten Parent Information Night! If you have any questions about kindergarten that you want to ask before this event, please call 651-674-1220.
The North Branch Area ESports team participated in the 2023 Fall State Tournament hosted by the MN Esports Varsity League and Wisdom Gaming Studios at the MOA. This tournament consisted of 16 teams from around the state that qualified to play.
North Branch players Moxy S., and Landon O. qualified for the state tournament in both MineCraft Bedwars and Rocket League. Although they did not place in their respective pools, this is definitely something they should be proud of in making the state tournament.
Spring Esports League begins in February, if there are players interested in participating please contact the North Branch Area Community Education to register as soon as possible: 651-674-1025.
Congratulations to 8th grader Anna Welker! Anna's NBAMS Yearbook cover was chosen by peers to be the face of the 2023-2024 yearbook. A huge thank you to Art teacher, Lee Ann Falen for including the yearbook cover contest in her 8th grade classes. There were many excellent submissions!
To order a Middle School yearbook, visit ybpay.com Yearbook Code: 13306924
Contact Jessica Richter with any questions - jrichter@isd138.org
Coming Up in Community Ed!
Winter Wellness Bowl Meal Prep Virtual Class: Jan. 31 6:30-8 PM
Medicare 101: Feb. 1 6-7:30 PM
Family Puzzle Contest Age 5-12 and Adult: Feb.3 10-11:30 AM
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Fitness Center Members Available at North Branch Area Public Schools:
All participants must pre-register and sign fitness center membership agreements. Call Community Education to register or questions 651-674-1025
Center Hours
Monday - Friday 5:30-7 AM school days only
Sundays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25 and March 3 from 1-3 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2023-234 Snow Court! Back row (l to r): Ty Ellsworth, Brody Beaver, Evan Overson, Alan Otterson. Front row: Shaeyna Andreotti, Riley Peek, Peyton Verdon, Gretchen Cornelius, Chloe Grube. Not pictured is Chase Disrud.
Who says learning your shapes can’t be fun? We are all for creativity in Ms.Maggie’s room. Hooray for shapes!
Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, Feb. 2 Patron Tour? Patron Tours start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Guests enjoy refreshments in the morning, tour every site in the district, and finish the half day with a lunch prepared by high school ProStart students. In between guests visit classrooms and talk with staff, students, and leadership. It's a great way to learn more about NBAPS from early childhood all the way through high school! To attend, contact Pat Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org.
