North Branch Area Public Schools

PART 1: Congratulations to 8th grade students who made the NBAMS Honor Roll and On a Roll list for quarter 3!

Congratulations to 7th grade students who made the NBAMS Honor Roll and On a Roll list for quarter 3!

Advanced Floral Class is offering floral arrangements for sale just in time to celebrate Mother's Day! This would also be a great way to surprise a staff member during teacher appreciation week! Please view the link (https://gofan.co/event/3565969?schoolId=MN19629_2) to see offerings; price points range $30-$50. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option for 5/8. Delivery is offered to district sites ONLY at this time.

Congratulations to 6th grade students who made the NBAMS Honor Roll and On a Roll list for quarter 3!

Earlier this month students in Mrs. Cook’s Small Animal Science courses participated in the first annual North Branch Area High School AKC Dog Show. Students were tasked with researching the AKC breed of their choice and creating a life-size 2-D replica of their breed according to the standard of perfection. Students then competed In a bracket-style showdown with others in their class to be awarded the coveted “Best in Show” prize by their peers. Winners were Sevrin B. With his French Bulldog, Kadence S. With her Doberman Pinscher, and Addison L with her Alaskan Malamute. Congratulations!

Coming up in Community Ed! Mosaic Birdbath April 24 / 6 - 9 PM GRASP Summer Math and Reading Program Grades K-8 / Registration Ends April 25 Abdominal Strengtheners That Won't Stress Your Back/Neck Virtual Workshop April 28 / 6 -7:30 Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Looking for something that is more than just a "job?" Whether it's your first or 50th job, it is likely to be one of the most rewarding you have ever had. Youth Connections makes a difference in our community, supports kids, and is so much fun! You will work with students preK-6th grade, go on field trips, and build your career while serving the kids and families that make up this awesome community. See the flier for more details, and call or email Erica to learn more today! Apply online today—open until filled: https://www.isd138.org/o/nbaps/page/employment

Shrek the Musical is coming to NBAHS May 1-3 at 7 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the "Event Tickets" link at the Activities page: https://www.isd138.org/o/vikingsactivities

Congrats to Alexis Lemon - the first girl at NBAHS to complete the Ford ACE Program!

🌟 This Tuesday, North Branch ECFE Presents: Routines Made Simple: Creating Calm in the Chaos 🌈 Struggling with chaotic mornings or bedtime battles? Learn how routines can bring peace, structure, and confidence to your family life! 📅 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 🕔 5:00–6:30 PM 🍽️ $10/family – Dinner included! ✨ Discover how to: ✅ Reduce stress ✅ Improve behavior ✅ Ease daily transitions ✅ Boost confidence ✅ Get tailored tips for your family 🎉 Kids enjoy fun activities while parents learn! 📍 North Branch Area Education Center 📲 Register at nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1220

Coming up in Community Ed! Tuesday Evening Topics: Routines Made Simple: Creating Calm in the Chaos April 15 / 5 - 6:30 PM Chiropractic Care & Wellness For Adults April 17 / 7 - 8:00 PM Puppy Palace with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 4-9) April 21 / 9 AM to 12 PM Candy Land with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) April 21 / 12:30 - 3:30 PM Cat Tails on a Misty Morning April 22 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Draft your own POA and HCD April 22 / 6 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

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!

"Mannequins in Motion" art project! NBAMS 8th grade art students were challenged to free-hand draw 12" tall wooden mannequins with their art teacher, Lee Ann Falen. They chose a theme and had to draw the mannequin twice, posing the figure to suit their chosen theme. Students used white charcoal to add highlight and Ebony pencil to shade, giving the mannequin a more 3-D look. They also used one or more paint "splotches" for the background, putting thought into the color, shape, size and placement of the paint to relate to their theme as well. Students used straws to give the paint a more expressive quality. The creativity of poses, themes and use of paint was incredible!

📣 Calling all future Vikings! Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is NOW OPEN! 🖍️📚 If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, 2025, it’s time to register and become part of the Vikings Class of 2038! 🎓❤️ ✅ Enrolling online is quick and easy — don’t wait to save your spot! 👉 https://www.isd138.org/o/nbaps/page/kindergarten-enrollment If you have questions or want to complete enrollment by phone, call 651-674-1220. Let’s make the first year of school unforgettable!

Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for this spring's Bike and Roll to School event! This spring's event will start at the NB Library at 7:05 am, Wednesday, May 7. Cross your fingers for good weather and we'll see you there!

NBAHS's Dameion Palmer has become the fifth individual in Minnesota to successfully complete the Ford ACE Program. Not only did he achieve this milestone, but he also set a new record for the fastest completion time. Last semester, Vince Crudo completed the program in eight weeks, setting the previous record as the fourth person in the state to do so. Dameion has now surpassed that achievement, completing the program in just six weeks. SKOL! and congratulations to Dameion!

North Branch Area High School is pleased to congratulate senior Dakota Esget - our 2025 Athena Award winner! Esget was one of four senior female athletes nominated by NBAHS head coaches, then selected for the honor based on her outstanding athletic accomplishments by vote from the school's coaching staff. For information on the Athena selection criteria, see www.stpaulathena.com/. Of Esget, head girls track coach Norm Nagel, said, "As a dedicated student athlete, Dakota has set the standard high in the classroom and in athletics at North Branch High School. Being a 4.0 student and achieving multiple awards and high honors in her time at North Branch makes Dakota one of our top female athletes to wear the Viking red and white. Her dedication and drive to her craft, depending on what season it is far superior to none." Dakota will be attending the University of St. Thomas, majoring in biology. She will be recognized along with 47 other member schools' recipients at the 31st Annual St. Paul Athena Awards event on Wed., April 16.

Coming up in Community Ed! Introduction to Estate Planning April 8 / 6 - 7: 30 PM Fisherman Painting April 14 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Mudras: The Ancient Art of Hand Yoga Virtual Workshop April 15 / 6 - 7:30 PM Floral Design of the Month - Easter Design April 16 / 6 - 7:30 PM Easter Craft Party with Kidcreate Studio (18 month to 6 years) April 16 / 5 - 6:00 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Sixth graders in Mrs. Moeller's Minnesota History classes practiced mining for ores using chocolate chip cookies and a toothpick. A couple of the learning targets for the lesson included explaining what mineral deposits are and identifying examples of ores found in Minnesota, and discussing the potential problems associated with mining ores, including the environmental impact of large mines and the challenges of deep mining operations.

Students in 8th Grade World Cultures learned how to play Dara, a traditional Nigerian strategy game played across all of Northern Africa. Students learned about how traditions are passed on through storytelling, and that's how this game has been passed from generation to generation. This game is believed to have been created to teach children critical thinking, strategy, and observation skills that could be transferred to hunting and trading situations. In Africa, kids dig a grid in the ground, find some stones and sticks, and play against each other that way. Our students played with paper and colored blocks. It was a hit with everyone!