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!
"The Witches," the middle school play brought to you by Community Education, is November 7, 8, and 9 at 7 pm. Tickets are $12. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code below!
SKOL! and congratulations to Jenny Nelson, North Branch Area Public Schools, who was recognized by The Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals Association (MASMS).
Jenny Nelson was nominated by Zach Berg to receive the 2024 Facilities Award of Excellence for the MASMS Metro Chapter Award at the annual MASMS conference held on October 3.
This award recognizes an outstanding facility worker who is not in a management position. The person may be on the schools custodial, grounds or maintenance staff.
The award is selected from nominations based on seven criteria to include an exemplary work ethic, stewardship of school property, Brings Joy!, creative and takes initiative, promotion of sustainability methods, mentors others and represent the community in a positive manner.
The Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals (also known as MASMS) is a professional organization committed to promoting excellence in the operation and care of educational facilities. It is a group of over 900 individuals in the areas of facilities/grounds/health & safety/operations for Minnesota K-12 and Higher Education organizations. It is a member-oriented, problem solving, professional group committed to facilities management.
Coming up in Community Ed!
The World Groove Movement Starts Oct 16 / 6:30-7:30 PM
Metabolism Boosters & Busters Virtual Workshop Oct 15 / 6-7:30 PM
Board & Brush DIY Workshop Oct 22 / 6-8:30 PM
How to Can Pickled Beets Oct 24 / 5-8:30 PM
Fall Favs Cookie Decorating Class Oct 25 / 5-7 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
What a great turnout we had for Walk and Roll to School this morning! Thanks Vikings for coming out this morning and to members of the NBFD, the NBPD, the city and county for making it such a fun time! SKOL!
NBAMS 6th graders designed skulls inspired by the Mexican celebration known as Day of the Dead. Our focus was on shape, color and pattern. Art teacher, Mrs. Falen, told students to think of a special loved one to help guide their decision-making process.
Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch (including Fire and Police), and Chisago County SHIP for Walk and Roll to School tomorrow morning at 7:05 am. This fall's event will be hosted by St. Gregory's Church and will take Maple to Grand. See you there!
NBAPS has the following positions available:
SpEd Assistant - High School, full-time
SpEd Assistant - Middle School, full-time
SpEd Assistant - Sunrise River, full-time
SpEd Assistant (2 positions) - Life Work Center, full-time
Lunchroom Assistant - Middle School, part-time
Lunchroom/Playground Assistant - Sunrise River, part-time
Adult Assistant - School Age Care, part-time
Here is the link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/northbranch/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Support+Staff+%2D+Classified
Coming up in Community Ed!
We're Going on a Bear Hunt! Ages 3-5 Oct 11 / 6-8 PM
Multi-Player Minecraft: Theme Park Builder Virtual Class Grades 1-5 Oct 12 / 9 AM - 12 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Oct 14 / 3-6 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Oct 12 / 8:30-1:30 PM
All Occasion Card Stamping Oct 7 / 7-9 PM
Fall Candle Making Class Ages 15 and older Oct 8 / 6-8 PM
Mountains With Cabin By The Water Painting Oct 10 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Pickleball Starts Oct 7 / 7-9:30 PM
Pickle Ball comes to North Branch!
Six Indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced.
Cost $5 per Monday and Wednesday (pay on site) or $20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025.
Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, Oct. 11 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 provided 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.
NBAMS 7th grade art students created a food-themed, layered paper collage project. They had the option of collaborating with local North Branch sports bar and grill, Tailgaters, to choose items inspired by their menu. Art teacher, Lee Ann Falen, shared how this project emphasizes depth through the process of layering paper pieces over one another. Students have to consider the color, shape and size of the pieces and plan out which order they will be placed in to create the layers needed. Fifteen of these projects are currently displayed on the wall at Tailgaters in North Branch! To add a customized touch, the blue and white checkered sheets pictured are the actual liners used at the restaurant.
Here's some photos from Friday, and what a fun day it was! These are scenes from the pep fest and the parade. SKOL!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing Oct 3 / 5:30-7:45 PM
Parents' Night Out with the Vikettes Ages 3-13 Oct 4 / 5:30-9 PM
ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness Starts Oct 2 / 6:30-7:30 PM
Air Fryer Advanced Virtual Class Oct 1 / 6:30-8:00 PM
Pumpkin Painting Oct 2 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Tonight's the night for football and fireworks! Don't forget, kickoff is at 6 p.m.
Community Relations Coordinator Pat Tepoorten has been selected as the Grand Marshal of this year's Homecoming parade! People say he's an alright dude who's humbled to be recognized with such an honor.
Here's what's happening tonight as part of Homecoming week!
At long last its the return of Throwback Thursdays! And what better way to start the school year than with a look back at Homecomings past...
Congratulations to the district's Educational Support Staff (ESS) Award winners, its Leadership in Educational Excellence Award (LEEA) winners, and Exceptional Educator award winners!
ESS (l to r): Cindy Dworshak, and Cathy Gilles with Director of Teaching and Learning David Treichel. Not pictured are Brian Moffet and Norm Nagel.
LEEA: Pam Newbauer, Lynne Wilzbacher, Nita Worthley, and Johanna Gillquist with Director of Teaching and Learning David Treichel.
Exceptional Educator: Laura Rothe, Melissa Rafftery, Amber VanHorn, and Annette Fairbanks with Director of Teaching and Learning David Treichel.
A huge Viking thank you to Anderson & Koch Ford, Prism Design and Embroidery, NBACE, and the NBAHS Student Council for sponsoring Friday night's in-game and post-game fireworks!
UPDATE: Yesterday Associated Bank came aboard to help with fireworks. Thanks!
Here's what's happening tonight as part of Homecoming week!
