North Branch Area Public Schools

🎶🌞 Final Summer Concert Alert! 🌞🎶 Join us for the last Summer Concert in the Park of the season! Local favorites Next Door Down, featuring the talented Andy Spofford and Steve Sylvers, will be performing on Tuesday, August 20th. This fantastic event is sponsored by the North Branch Area Education Foundation, and to make it even sweeter, enjoy FREE ice cream treats courtesy of Kim Theis with the Generations Real Estate Group! Don’t miss out on this amazing evening of music, fun, and community. We hope to see you there!

Coming up in Community ED! Esports Ages 13 to Grade 12 Sept 9 / 4 - 6 PM Middle School Play - The Witches GR 6 - 8 / Auditions 9/20 6 - 8 PM / Rehearsals Begin 10/1 3 - 5 PM White Christmas The Musical at Chanhassen Dinner Theater Trip - 10/9 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Auditions for "The Wind in the Willows" by Todd Espeland are Monday, Aug. 19, 3-6 p.m. in the NBAHS auditorium. This production is for students in grades 9-12. See flier for more information.

Three school logo murals were just completed at Sunrise. The "graduate" logo was painted on the school's north stairwell wall; the Viking "V" is in the east stairwell, and the helmet logo is located on the west stairwell of the building. These projects were requested by the district Wellness Committee. Lee Ann Falen, North Branch Area Middle School art teacher, was excited about the opportunity to promote school pride and agreed to take it on. Our North Branch logos are especially compelling and powerful with their bold colors, shapes and lines. It took about nine sessions over the course of ten days to complete all three murals. Mrs. Falen noted her favorite parts about the paintings were how satisfying it is to see progress being made (especially when working on the first layer of color) and working on such a large scale. The toughest part was it took four layers of paint for the two different reds to cover well and become opaque. Working with the indents between the bricks is also a challenge since it is difficult to keep the lines consistent. It was her first time ever working on scaffolding as well. She said the murals make her smile every time she sees them and she hopes it will have the same effect on the students, staff and parents at Sunrise too! A huge "THANK YOU" to Zach Berg, Director of Buildings and Grounds for North Branch Area Public Schools, and his crew for all their help with setting up and transporting the scaffolding for this project. Thanks also to Sunrise River Elementary School principal, Taylor Swanson, for his collaboration and support to make sure this project could happen.

The Viking Newsletter - August 2024 is now available: https://secure.smore.com/n/18buw. All the news that's fit to print!

🎶 Don't miss TONIGHT'S spectacular event at North Branch Central Park! 🎸 Join us for an evening of fun featuring the four piece acoustic band, On Tap. 🎤 🕕 Festivities kick off at 6 PM with delicious food, tons of fun, and our fabulous farmer's market. 📚 At 6:45 PM, there's a special book reading for the kids, with free books provided by Books for Better MN. 🎵 The band hits the stage at 7 PM. Bring your family and friends for a night to remember! See you there! 🌟

North Branch Area Public Schools Launches Teacher Apprenticeship Program The most common words said at the launch of “Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program” was, “It’s happening!” After a year and a half of planning, one of the first teacher apprenticeship programs in the state to create pathways to teaching licenses for talented, diverse candidates in both urban and rural districts is up and running. Minneapolis Public Schools, North Branch Area Public Schools, Owatonna Public Schools and Minnesota State University, Mankato announced the launch of “Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program” at a news conference on Monday, Aug. 12. The Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program is open to candidates who meet a number of qualifications including having an associate’s degree or qualifying credits. School districts across the country are experiencing challenges hiring and retaining teachers, and the “Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program” aims to address the teacher shortage by attracting excellent candidates of diverse backgrounds from local communities, and removing barriers to becoming a licensed teacher. “We believe that these community-based connections will make a difference in student outcomes long-term,” said Sara Paul of North Branch Area Public Schools. “This innovative program identifies people who are often already educators who are deeply connected to our students and community, and helps them find pathways to teaching licenses.” North Branch partnered with Minneapolis and Owatonna Public Schools to form the first cohort of 25 registered teacher apprentices who will get first-hand experience in the classroom in addition to their studies before graduating in 2026.

🎶Get ready for an amazing FREE concert again this Tuesday, August 13 at North Branch Central Park! 🎸 This week, we’re thrilled to feature On Tap, a four piece Acoustic Band. 🌟 Don't miss out—mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of music! 🗓️✨

Interested in FTC Robotics? North Branch is looking for three students, boys or girls in grades 7-11 to fill out a new team for the 2024-25 school year. Please contact the Activities Department or email nbftc@isd138.org.

Fun for all on the last day of Targeted Services at the NBAMS!

Join us this Wednesday morning at the North Branch Area Education Center for a FREE Community Baby Shower! 🎉 We've got fantastic giveaways like a high chair, bike, magna tiles, and MORE! 🎁 🌈 Enjoy play opportunities, delicious treats, and connect with valuable community resources. It's a morning filled with fun and support for growing families. Don't miss out—see you there!

Coming up in Community Ed! The World Groove Movement Aug 7 / 6:30-7:30 PM Dine & Discover / Food As Medicine: Healthy Eating on a Budget / Rushseba Senior Living / Aug 14 / 9 AM, Zion Lutheran Church / Aug 14 / 12PM and Chisago County Senior Center / Aug 14 / 3:30 PM Social Security Facts and Strategies / Aug 14 / 6:30-8PM Medicare 101 Aug 21 / 6:30-8PM Drivers Education In Person Class Aug 19 / 8-11 AM Drivers Education Zoom Class Aug 19 / 8-11 AM Drivers Education Zoom Class Aug 19 / 11 AM - 2 PM Drivers Education Zoom Class Aug 19 / 11 AM - 2 PM Salsa and Tomato Products Aug 22 / 4-7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Recently, students attending the Chisago County Schools' Life Work Center summer program took a field trip to the Quarter Moon Acres Equine Therapy Center located in Amery, Wisconsin. Students learned the basics of caring for horses and had the opportunity to ride a horse. For many students this was a first! Thank you to Quarter Moon Acres and their volunteers for the opportunity! 🐎

Discover an Amazing Opportunity for Older Adults and Caregivers! 🌟 Join us for a special event hosted by the Chisago Age Well Coalition! Don't miss out—secure your spot by registering before August 9th. 📞 Call 651-674-1025 to register by phone or sign up online: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/-1/program_id/14 We look forward to seeing you there!

🎶 Don't miss TONIGHT'S spectacular event at North Branch Central Park! 🎸 Join us for an evening of fun featuring The Sweetheart Dinner Band. 🎤 🕕 Festivities kick off at 6 PM with delicious food, tons of fun, and our fabulous farmer's market. 📚 At 6:45 PM, there's a special book reading for the kids, with free books provided by Books for Better MN. 🍦 Enjoy free root beer floats courtesy of Neighborhood National Bank! 🎵 The main event, The Sweetheart Dinner Band, hits the stage at 7 PM. Bring your family and friends for a night to remember! See you there! 🌟

Attention High School Seniors and Current College Freshmen! In honor of our beloved colleague, Brett Carlson, and with enduring Viking pride, we are thrilled to announce the Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) Brett Carlson Memorial Student Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to support high school seniors and current college freshmen who are pursuing a college program related to community education. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate active involvement in their local community education program. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are available to help cover course fees, books, or room and board. Apply now and take a step towards a brighter future with the support of the MCEA Brett Carlson Memorial Student Scholarship! Brett Carlson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Must be employed or volunteer in their local community education program. Must be pursuing an area of study related to community education. Applications are due - November 30th (To be awarded February 2025) https://mn-mcea.org/scholarships/

If you haven't already, download the North Branch Area Public Schools app for your mobile phone! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications. You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3phcIA7 Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3p6NNPA

The 2024-05 NBAPS student supply list is out. See the URL below for your school's list! https://www.isd138.org/documents/resources/parent%2Fstudent-resources/calendars%2C-supply-lists%2C-and-more!/school-supply-lists/485266

🎶 Get ready for an amazing FREE concert again this Tuesday, July 30 at North Branch Central Park! 🎸 This week, we’re thrilled to feature The Sweetheart Dinner Band. 🌟 Don't miss out—mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of music! 🗓️✨

Coming up in Community Ed! We All Scream For Ice Cream Cooking Class Grades Completed 1-5 Aug 6 / 1:00-2:00 PM Backyard Bug Snacks Cooking Class Grades Completed K-3 Aug 6 / 2:30-3:30 PM Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Grades Entering 2-6 Aug 9 / 9 AM - 2 PM Swimming Lessons Grades K-6 Starts Aug 5 / 12:15-2:45 PM Stress Awareness Aug 8 / 1-2:30 PM The World Groove Movement Aug 7 / 6:30-7:30 PM Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED Aug 7 / 5:30-8 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.