Sunrise River School

What a great time we had at the We Are All the Same Sockhop last Friday! Thanks to all the staff and families that make this event so special!

ICYMI: Second grader Mattias Bigbear and his hoop dancing were featured on WCCO Sunday Morning this weekend and he did awesome! Here's a link to the story and video: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/north-branch-hoop-dancing-mattias-big-bear/ Way to go Mattias!

Coming up in Community Ed! Stamp-a-Stack of Cards March 24 / 7 - 9 PM JUST BREATHE! Techniques to Calm, Center, and Balance Virtual Workshop March 24 / 6 - 7:30 PM Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 24 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 25 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Esports Ages 13 - Grade 12 Begins March 28 Tuesday Evening with Early Childhood Family Education - Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy - March 25 / 5 - 6:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! More Books. More Choices. More Fun. The book fairs will be taking place at SR and NBAMS March 24-31 during the school day and conferences. The fairs are also available online. Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage: Sunrise River Elementary: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sunriseriverelemschool North Branch Area Middle School: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northbranchmiddleschool

Second grader Mattias Bigbear and his hoop dancing skills will be featured on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 this weekend! Mattias will be part of the 7 am hour on Sunday, March 23, on TV and streaming on wcco.com. Way to go Mattias!!!!

Last chance to join us for a Patron Tour this school year! Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, April 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.

✨ Drop In and Play – Free Event! ✨ 📅 Tuesday, March 18 | ⏰ 5:00 - 6:30 PM 📍 North Branch Area Education Center Bring your little ones and enjoy a fun-filled evening of play, learning, and connection at our Move & Learn room and ECFE classroom! This is the perfect opportunity for kids to explore, grow, and engage while caregivers connect with others. ✅ No cost, no registration – just drop in! 📞 Questions? Call 651-674-1220 📍 38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN 55056 Tag your friends and spread the word! 🧸🎨✨

Spring break is a perfect time to check out the latest Community Ed Highlights! It has options for youth enrichment, early childhood, youth recreation, drivers ed, adult enrichment, and more. It also has info on the upcoming We Are All the Same Sockhop! Click here to give it a look: https://secure.smore.com/n/15ufn

Coming up in Community Ed! Squishy Squishmallows with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 4-9) March 13 / 9 AM - 12 PM DIY Pinball Machine with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) March 13 / 12:30 - 3:30 PM The Great Southwest March 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Medicare 101 March 18 / 6:30 - 8 PM Little Lego Bricks with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) March 19 / 5 - 6 PM Floral Design of the Month March 19 / 6 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

The Viking Newsletter - Feb./March is now available at this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/8pvxj Happy spring break!

✨🎓 Calling All Future Kindergartners – Class of 2038! 🎓✨ Get ready for an exciting evening at Taste of Kindergarten with North Branch Area Public Schools! 🌟 📅 Tuesday, March 4 🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 North Branch Area Education Center (38705 Grand Ave., North Branch, MN) This special event is designed for all kindergarten-eligible children and their families to: ✅ Meet our amazing teachers 👩‍🏫 ✅ Explore our school 🏫 ✅ Get excited for the kindergarten journey ahead 🎉 ✅ Receive a FREE T-shirt with each kindergarten enrollment! 👕 Want to learn more before the event about all the great things happening at the Education Center? 🎥 Check out this video! https://youtu.be/687F4P6Iwvw Don't miss out on this fun-filled opportunity to see what makes North Branch a great place to learn and grow!

Coming up in Community Ed! Lakeside with Canoe and Lily March 5 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing March 6 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Drivers Education Zoom Class Begins March 10 / 3 - 6 PM Slime Lab with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 4-9) March 11 / 9 AM - 12 PM Anime Workshop with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) March 11 / 12:30 - 3:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Students in Mrs. John and Mrs. Peters' science class learned how to make a shadow clock. Our unit question was "Who set the first clock?" This led to a discussion on what patterns in daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky that civilizations noticed long ago that led to the development of a clock to keep track of time.

Use this link to watch this evening's 3rd grade concert "We Believe in Music" live: https://youtube.com/live/bmr-TJbIxeE?feature=share The 3rd grade concerts start at 6:15 pm and continue at 7:15...enjoy the show!

Use this link to watch this evening's 4th grade concert "Catch the Rhythm" live: https://youtube.com/live/rmQqRoAygYg?feature=share The 4th grade concerts start at 6:15 pm and continue at 7:15. See flier for schedule...enjoy!

Coming up in Community Ed! Growing Sweet Potatoes in your Home Garden Feb 27 / 6-7:30 pm Chiropractic Care & Wellness For School Age Feb 27 / 7-8 pm Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause Virtual Workshop Mar 3 / 6-7:30 pm Fast Family Meals Virtual Mar 4 / 6:30-8 pm Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Tonight's the night! Come one, come all to a FREE fun and entertaining evening with Joe Beckman! Dinner, also FREE, is catered sandwiches from Merchants Cafe. So...win-win! See flier for details and check out Joe's video message to North Branch here: https://youtu.be/5KdEY8o7uM0?si=Cq3FLZYe-6X_x3Xd

📢 Join Us Next Week! 📢 Don't miss Connect Before You Correct: Strengthening Parent-Child Bonds! 📅 Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 5:00-6:30 PM 📍 North Branch Area Education Center 💰 $10 per family (includes dinner) 📌 Registration Required – Sign up at www.nbaceonline.org or call 651.674.1220 Learn how to build a stronger connection with your child, reduce power struggles, and use empathy-based discipline strategies. Parents gain valuable tools while children enjoy activities, story time, and play. 🍽️ Dinner served from 5:00-5:30 PM 🎟️ Spots are filling up – Register today!

Due to extreme cold morning temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed. The closure does NOT include after school MSHSL activities. More information will be shared directly with high school activities teams.

Coming up in Community Ed! Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED Feb 20 / 5:30-8 PM Growing Vining Crops Feb 20 / 6-7:30 PM Rubber Stamping of Cards Feb 24 / 7-9 PM Mosaic Butterfly, Dragonfly or Lizard Feb 25 / 6-9 PM 3D Centerpieces Feb 25 / 6:30-8 PM Should I Stay or Should I Go: Steps to Review Your Housing Needs for Today and Tomorrow Feb 25 / 10-11:30 AM Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia Virtual Workshop Feb 25 / 6-7:30 PM Dino Discovery with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) Feb 26 / 5-6 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.