Save the date for this important event! Free pizza and an opportunity to learn what you need to know about the Fentanyl Crisis!
The winter sports meeting is Monday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., at North Branch Area High School. For more information see the accompanying image.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Strong is the New Skinny! Strengthening Exercises to do at Home Virtual Workshop Oct 29 / 6-7:30 PM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade K Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade 1 Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade 2 Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade 3 Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Eighth graders were challenged to create two different watercolor paintings inspired by “painted” corn, also called decorative or flint corn. One painting was a close-up view of 12+ kernels, which needed to show 4 different values in each single kernel. This gives the illusion of form.
The other painting had to include 3 whole corn cobs, with texture on the husks and each cob had to be different from the others. Students did an AMAZING job! Proud art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.
It was Unity Day today at NBAMS. Students and staff wore orange to encourage kindness and acceptance, and students in all grades put positive messages on orange paper that were used to create chains for each classroom.
SKOL! and congratulations to NBAHS's Sharleen Garcia Velazquez. She has been selected to the All-State Girls Soccer Team by the MN State HS Soccer Coaches Association. Way to go!
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!
SAVE THE DATE:
🎃 Join us in 2 weeks for an indoor trick or treating experience with games, crafts, food and fun! 🎃
🎟️ Free admission, please consider bringing 1 box of unopened cereal for our cereal box food drive
📆 Friday October 25
🕗 This is an open house so feel free to come anytime between 6-7:30
👧🏾🧒🏼 Event is geared towards children ages 2-6 but ALL are welcome!
🏫 Located at the North Branch Area Education Center
🅿️ Parking and entry is available at the North Branch Area Education Center and the bus corral
Don't forget to wear your costume and bring a bag for your treat and prizes!
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.
Congratulations to the 32 new members of the NBAHS National Honor Society, inducted on Monday night! They join 28 existing members. "We are thrilled and proud of our outstanding students being inducted into the National Honor Society!," said Principal Clint Link. "Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence are shining examples for our school community. Congratulations to all!"
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!
Last Friday, high school students Floral Design class at the Norse Area Learning Center took a wonderful field trip to Evergreen Oasis Farm! Students had the chance to learn firsthand about flower production, from seed to bloom. They toured the beautiful gardens, soaking in the knowledge of how flowers are grown, harvested, and prepared for floral arrangements. Best part? Everyone got to pick their own stunning bouquets to bring home!
A huge thank you to Evergreen Oasis for hosting our students!
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.
