To read "Winter Wonders: Celebrating Cheer and Community at NBAPS," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Thanks to our guests for a great Patron Tour on Friday. At Sunrise, we were joined by enterprising LWC students there to prepare Viking Vittles packs for students. The next Patron Tour is Friday, Feb. 2. If you'd like to join us, contact Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org.
NBAHS hosted the 5th annual Know-Bowl-Ation this week! This Knowledge Bowl meet is holiday-themed and hosted by NBAHS, with questions written by previous and current coaches. In all, 30 different teams competed from 11 different schools.
All of our North Branch teams did well, and our highest placing team was North Branch 7 who placed in third (pictured in the photo with their trophy!) The members of that team are from left to right: Elinor Tetzlaff (12), Camden Rafftery (11), Jackson Thelander (11), and Hendrick Schroeder (12).
Congratulations to all the NBAHS Knowledge Bowl teams!
Futbol is life! NBAHS senior Danna Garcia Velazquez has been given the incredible opportunity to play professional soccer in Mexico, starting in January. She will be playing for the Atletico de San Luis sub19 team. Danna was asked to explain a little more about this opportunity and this is what she had to say:
"It was a long process of tryouts and about 45 selected girls fighting for a spot on the team. I got chosen with a few other girls to practice for the team for a week so we could compete for an official spot with the girls already on the team. Later on I got told that I made the Atletico De San Luis u19 team. They are a semi-professional team in Mexico which is a huge opportunity to play in bigger teams I want to thank my parents who really had a lot to do with this. They always supported me through my decisions. I also want to thank my high school coach Josh Kopp, he really pushed me to fight for anything I wanted. Finally I want to thank another one of my coaches who passed away about 3 years ago, he was like a dad for me and has coached me since I was tiny. He really believed in me and was always there to pick me up when nobody had trust. He is my inspiration to keep playing. After all that was said I am off to Mexico next week and will be training for the official start of the season in January. "
Congratulations Danna!!!
Students in Mrs. Cook’s floral design classes have been working hard spreading holiday cheer this season. After a creating their own holiday themed centerpiece and Evergreen wreath, they were tasked with creating one additional arrangement to donate either to the Chisago county Senior Center or community member of their choosing. Students donated over 30 arrangements to the community center, and many others to staff members, family members, and neighbors.
North Branch FTC Robotics teams have qualified for state championships in February! The 7288 RoboGlaciers (green), 8636 FIRE (red) and 8637 Glitchy Bears (brown) began practicing and building their robots in September and attended tournaments in November and December. Congrats!
To read "Experiencing Joy Through Partnership," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
A group of 38 fifth graders have volunteered to sing Christmas carols in Central Park tomorrow night (Dec. 2) at the City of North Branch's Christmas tree lighting ceremony. They have been working hard before school all week to get ready for the performance and will represent Sunrise well! To see the kids in action, or get more information about the event, click here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1446052625972721
NBAHS junior James Halverson just returned from racing in Europe. He finished this trip with a World Cup Cyclocross race in Ireland. He was the 3rd American to finish! He is looking forward to the USA National Cyclocross Championship on Dec. 9 in Kentucky, and then heads back to Belgium for a 3-week racing block on team USA. James is proud to represent the USA and grateful for his PSEO schedule that allows him to be done with his 1st semester before heading over to Europe on this second trip this year.
JUST A WEEK AWAY: Join the NBAPS American Indian Education Program for Winter Solstice Storytelling, Drum, & Dance Night at NBAHS on Monday, Dec. 4. The event starts with a feast at 4:30, with storytelling, dancing and drumming to follow. See flier for details!
The Viking Newsletter - November 2023 is now available. Click here to view: https://www.smore.com/xt0er
To read "My Fulbright Experience - Purpose, Curiosity, and Appreciation," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Kick off the holiday season by attending a Holiday Concert featuring Monroe Crossing at the North Branch Area High School Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets are still available! Makes a great early Christmas gift for a loved one! See flier below for more detials.
James Halverson finished his first leg of his race series with the USA National Cycling Team, racing the World Cup Mens Junior race in Troyes, France. This is a new level for James, and he is very excited! Teammate David Thompson took 2nd overall. Next up is Ireland on Nov. 26.
NBAHS gave the football team a send-off this morning with a walking pep rally, before the team loaded up and headed out with a NBPD and NBFD escort. Set the tone Vikings! SKOL!
There are more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02v42n31VszuFMrVfNgZo8ZoDhKK3mhCRZPdn5XW3uYt5rgvBmjvb9rL67LWy44ycql
See below for guidelines if you are attending the Vikings football game tonight. A couple of key points: U.S. Bank is cashless - credit cards needed for concessions/tickets, no backpacks/cameras in the venue, and hand held signs are permitted. Fan buses leave at 2:40 pm. SKOL!
See below for guidelines/seating if attending the Vikings football game tonight. A couple of key points: U.S. Bank is cashless - credit cards needed for concessions/tickets, no backpacks/cameras in the venue, and hand held signs are permitted. Fan buses leave at 2:40 pm. SKOL!
Congratulations to NBAPS support staff Tena Oswell - Special Education Support Staff, Jody Spofford - Human Resources Specialist, Stacy Turner - Special Education Support Staff, and Spencer Yang - English Learner Education Assistant for earning Educational Support Staff (ESS) awards at the ESS banquet last night in St. Cloud! Pictured are (l to r): Stacy Turner and Tena Oswell. Not pictured are Jody Spofford and Spencer Yang.
Join the NBAPS American Indian Education Program for Winter Solstice Storytelling, Drum, & Dance Night at NBAHS on Monday, Dec. 4. The event starts with a feast at 4:30, with storytelling, dancing and drumming to follow. See flier for details!
Due to interest in the Vikings football state tournament game, North Branch Area Public Schools is announcing early school dismissal this Friday, Nov. 17.
Bused students will depart NBAPS for home at 1:15 p.m. this Friday. Parents and guardians should expect their students to arrive at home approximately 90 minutes earlier than a typical day.
More information about Friday, including registration information for fan and family buses, ticket information, and child care options for Friday, can be found here: https://www.smore.com/ar5tdq
