Student's in Heisick's 7th and 8th grade classes battled in the Marshmallow Igloo Challenge. Students had to create an Igloo that followed the expectations of circular walls, domed roof, and could fit a lego figure inside. A wide variety of engineering strategies were used, but fun times were had by all!
Middle School students were greeted by the MS Jazz Band this morning. What a great way to start the day!
The NBAHS Dance Team is hosting the Conference Meet at NBAHS this Thursday, Dec. 19! The meet starts at 6 p.m. Don't miss your one and only chance to see the Vikettes at home!
Eighth grade art students just finished their Mixed Media Mannequin projects. Each student drew 2 of the 12” wooden mannequins, posing them in a way to convey their chosen theme. Each mannequin was highlighted with a white charcoal pencil and shaded with an Ebony pencil to match their light source, cut out and placed in the best layout to fit their idea.
They also chose background paper and had to incorporate at least one paint “splotch” to further fit their theme. Students chose a wide variety of themes, including: baseball, volleyball, music, the balance of ying and yang, dancing, surf boarding, paint ball, playing the piano, soccer and even various emotional states of mind. Proud art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.
Author and speaker Joe Beckman, of TILL360, is in the district this week, talking with kids of all ages about the importance of creating and maintaining human connections. Joe will also be doing a community event in February for people of all ages (see flier below). Thanks Joe, it's great to have you here!
SKOL and congrats to the NBAHS Dance Team! The Vikettes placed 3rd at the Forest Lake Invitational over the weekend!
If you haven't checked out the NBAHS Dance Team, you have plenty of opportunities starting this Saturday! Here's a complete schedule for December and January.
Saturday Dec 7: Invite Forest Lake High School
Saturday Dec 14: Invite Chisago Lakes High School
Thursday Dec. 19: Conference meet at NBAHS
Saturday Jan. 11: at Simley High School
Saturday Jan. 18: Totino Grace High School
Saturday Jan. 25: at Mounds view
Saturday Feb 1: sections at Totino Grace
Evening meets generally start at 6-6:30 pm. Saturdays usually start at 10:00 am.
If you want to see a video of the squad in action, check out the district Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools
Our Girls High School Hockey Team- The Northern Tier Stars High School- Co-op of St. Francis, Cambridge Isanti, and North Branch Area High Schools is having a "Hockey Fights Cancer" Night at its Tuesday, Jan. 28, game at East Bethel Ice Arena - Northern Tier Stars vs. Princeton - JV 5:15 and Varsity. If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt or hoodie, please click this link (https://forms.gle/uxfQCtCiFdfVbk3n9) or scan to place your order and send your payment to either:
Joe Fredrickson at SFHS or, Heidi Sanders at SFMS.
Proceeds will be donated to furthering cancer research. Come to the event and fill out a "I Fight For..." to honor someone you know who has, or is currently fighting cancer.
The hockey community is more than a sport—it's a family. And like most families, many of us have been touched by cancer in some way. To honor those affected and bring awareness to the fight against this disease, the Northern Tier Stars are hosting a special "Hockey Fights Cancer" event.
Show your support by ordering exclusive event apparel. Each purchase helps us raise awareness and stand united in support of the individuals and families impacted by cancer. Together, as a hockey family, we can make a difference—one shift at a time.
Come to the game and honor who you fight for by completing a support sign as well.
COMPLETE THE FORM MULTIPLE TIMES FOR ADDITIONAL ORDERS. Full payment needs to be turned in by Sunday, Dec. 8 to Heidi Sanders or Alicia Overby. Checks made out to "Redliners" add $5 additional for PayPal.
Advanced Floral Class is offering Holiday floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)! Please view the link (https://gofan.co/event/2360792?schoolId=MN19629_2) to see offerings; there are options and price points from $30-$53.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/19 or 12/20.
These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS, MS, and ALC.
SKOL! and thanks to Neighborhood National Bank staff and customers for their donation of two boxes of hats and mittens for students, just in time for the winter weather! Pictured are NNB staff Jessie Magnison (left) and Eddie Prigge.
8th Grade students in World Cultures finished up their Foods Around the World with a taste testing day. They got to experience 10 different foods from 8 different countries coming from 5 of the continents. Tostadas were by far the fan favorite and Vegemite was voted least likely to eat again. Overall, it was a fun experience and everyone had a great time.
The North Branch Area Middle School Student Council recently hosted an Advisory Food Drive Contest, collecting an impressive total of 1,434 non-perishable food items to benefit the Middle School care closet. Congratulations to the top Advisories: Mrs. Randall for 6th Grade, Ms. Horsfall for 7th Grade, and Mrs. Halverson for 8th Grade, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Pickleball Lessons Starts Dec 2 / 5-6:30 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing - Dec 5 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class Dec 6 / 5-7 PM
Monthly Meal Planning Virtual Class Dec 7 / 3-5 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
The Viking Newsletter - November 2024 is now available! Read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/yuq7w
Four hundred students in Grades 6 - 8 made the Quarter 1 A or B Honor Rolls. Well done middle schoolers!
Book fairs at North Branch Area Middle School and the Sunrise River School are happening now! Both fairs are located in the media center and are open now through conferences the morning of Nov. 27. Additional information, ewallet set up, and online shopping can be found at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html
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!
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!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Winter Card Rubber Stamping Nov 18 / 7-9 PM
Medicare 101 Nov 19 / 6:30-8 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class Dec 6 / 5-7 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
The NB Amerian Indian Parent Advisory Committee is hosting the Native American Heritage Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 - 7:30 pm, at the North Branch Area Education Center (38705 Grand Ave.). If you've never attended, these events are great fun and a chance to learn too!
