North Branch Area Middle School

It's going to be a beautiful morning for Walk and Roll to School! We gather at the public library starting at 7:05 am and begin walking and rolling at 7:15 am. See flier for additional details and we hope to see you there!

Coming up in Community Ed! Tuesday Evening Topics: Unplug and Thrive: Finding the Right Balance with Screen Time May 6 / 5 - 6:30 PM The Art of Aging Well: Peel Years Off Your Bio Age Virtual Workshop May 6 / 6 - 7:30 PM Floral Design of the Month May 7 / 6 - 7:30 PM Cat in Broken Window May 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

These middle school artists never fail to amaze with their creativity and talent! 7th graders just completed an Animal Pointillism drawing project in art class. They free-hand drew their chosen animal, using their best proportion based on their reference. Students were challenged to use thousands of Sharpie dots to include the full 10-point grayscale in their animals. The variety of animals chosen really shows off the student’s personalities and interests!

REMINDER: NBAHS is still looking for people who would like to show off their wheels for high school students next Monday afternoon! See the flier for details. It's going to be a great day for a car show; the forecast calls for a high of 79!

📱✨ Unplug and Thrive: Finding the Right Balance with Screen Time Join North Branch ECFE for an evening focused on building healthy screen habits for your family! Learn practical tips to set boundaries, choose quality content, and create a screen time plan that supports your child’s well-being. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dinner is provided from 5:00–5:30 PM, followed by parent learning while kids enjoy activities, story time, songs, and the Move and Learn room! 🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 🕔 5–6:30 PM 📍 North Branch Area Education Center 💲 $10 per family (includes dinner) 📝 Registration required! Register at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651.674.1220 Let’s create healthier screen habits—together! 🌟

Coming up in Community Ed! Spring Shakes April 29 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM Social Security Facts and Strategies April 29 / 6:30 - 8 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing May 1 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Youth Pickleball Grades 3 - 9 Starts May 5 / 5:00 -6:30 PM Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts May 5 / 3 - 6:00 PM How Sleep Works: How to Stop a Bad Night's SleepFrom Becoming a Chronic Problem May 5 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia Virtual Workshop May 5 / 6 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

The Viking Newsletter - April 2025 is now available! Follow the link to check it out: https://secure.smore.com/n/02a75

PART 1: Congratulations to 8th grade students who made the NBAMS Honor Roll and On a Roll list for quarter 3!

PART 2: Congratulations to 8th grade students who made the NBAMS Honor Roll and On a Roll list for quarter 3!

Advanced Floral Class is offering floral arrangements for sale just in time to celebrate Mother's Day! This would also be a great way to surprise a staff member during teacher appreciation week! Please view the link (https://gofan.co/event/3565969?schoolId=MN19629_2) to see offerings; price points range $30-$50. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option for 5/8. Delivery is offered to district sites ONLY at this time.

Congratulations to 7th grade students who made the NBAMS Honor Roll and On a Roll list for quarter 3!

Congratulations to 6th grade students who made the NBAMS Honor Roll and On a Roll list for quarter 3!

Coming up in Community Ed! Mosaic Birdbath April 24 / 6 - 9 PM GRASP Summer Math and Reading Program Grades K-8 / Registration Ends April 25 Abdominal Strengtheners That Won't Stress Your Back/Neck Virtual Workshop April 28 / 6 -7:30 Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Shrek the Musical is coming to NBAHS May 1-3 at 7 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the "Event Tickets" link at the Activities page: https://www.isd138.org/o/vikingsactivities

🌟 This Tuesday, North Branch ECFE Presents: Routines Made Simple: Creating Calm in the Chaos 🌈 Struggling with chaotic mornings or bedtime battles? Learn how routines can bring peace, structure, and confidence to your family life! 📅 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 🕔 5:00–6:30 PM 🍽️ $10/family – Dinner included! ✨ Discover how to: ✅ Reduce stress ✅ Improve behavior ✅ Ease daily transitions ✅ Boost confidence ✅ Get tailored tips for your family 🎉 Kids enjoy fun activities while parents learn! 📍 North Branch Area Education Center 📲 Register at nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1220

Coming up in Community Ed! Tuesday Evening Topics: Routines Made Simple: Creating Calm in the Chaos April 15 / 5 - 6:30 PM Chiropractic Care & Wellness For Adults April 17 / 7 - 8:00 PM Puppy Palace with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 4-9) April 21 / 9 AM to 12 PM Candy Land with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) April 21 / 12:30 - 3:30 PM Cat Tails on a Misty Morning April 22 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Draft your own POA and HCD April 22 / 6 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

NBAMS 6th grade Spanish students spent a week creating games to teach Kindergarten Spanish students basic conversation words. The 6th graders then visited the Ed Center and spent the class period teaching and playing their games with the younger students. Sounds like fun!

"Mannequins in Motion" art project! NBAMS 8th grade art students were challenged to free-hand draw 12" tall wooden mannequins with their art teacher, Lee Ann Falen. They chose a theme and had to draw the mannequin twice, posing the figure to suit their chosen theme. Students used white charcoal to add highlight and Ebony pencil to shade, giving the mannequin a more 3-D look. They also used one or more paint "splotches" for the background, putting thought into the color, shape, size and placement of the paint to relate to their theme as well. Students used straws to give the paint a more expressive quality. The creativity of poses, themes and use of paint was incredible!

Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for this spring's Bike and Roll to School event! This spring's event will start at the NB Library at 7:05 am, Wednesday, May 7. Cross your fingers for good weather and we'll see you there!

Coming up in Community Ed! Introduction to Estate Planning April 8 / 6 - 7: 30 PM Fisherman Painting April 14 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Mudras: The Ancient Art of Hand Yoga Virtual Workshop April 15 / 6 - 7:30 PM Floral Design of the Month - Easter Design April 16 / 6 - 7:30 PM Easter Craft Party with Kidcreate Studio (18 month to 6 years) April 16 / 5 - 6:00 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.