North Branch Area Public Schools

NBAMS eighth graders completed a sand art unit with impressive results! This bold project uses sand, contact paper attached to cardboard, and Xacto knives. Students emphasized the color and shape of their ideas and were encouraged to use the "stained glass look" to make their ideas pop out by adding contrast. Everything you see in the artwork is sand! Some students created custom colors and used blending techniques to further add complexity to their ideas. Proud NBAMS art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.

Coming up in Community Ed! Beginner Knitting: Feb. 12&29 6:30-8:30 Rubber Stamping of Cards: Feb. 12 7:00-9:00 PM 55 Driver Improvement Refresher Class: Feb. 13 / 5-9 PM Dine and Discover - Diagnosed with Dementia: Feb. 15 *This class is offered a variety of places and times, call for more information* Special offerings to fill your child’s non-school day Friday Feb. 16 Child and Babysitting Safety Grades 4-8: 9AM -12PM Coco Cut with Kidscreate Studio Age 4-9: 1-4 PM Home Alone Grades 3-6: 12:30-2:30 PM Labradoodle Love with Kidcreate Studio Age 5-12: 9 AM - 12 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025. Good to know! Open Co-Ed Volleyball Age 18 & Older: All are welcome to join - no registration required. Pay at the door. $5 for the night or purchase a punch card good for 5 times for $15.

Interested in FTC Robotics for next year? If so, come to our scrimmage on Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 6-7:30 in the Middle school south cafeteria. Come check out our state bound robots and get questions answered. Eligible students must be entering grade 7 or higher - Fall 2024.

We Are All The Same Sock Hop is back this year! Check out the flier for the details of this great event, along with wonderful fundraising opportunities. T-shirt sales close February 13. Scan the flier QR or visit this website to order!: https://sockhopdance2024.itemorder.com/

Congratulations to Peyton Verdon and Alan Otterson, your 2024 Snow King and Queen! Click in for more photos from the ceremony.

Congratulations to the following 8th grade Spanish students, who passed a placement test to see if they are ready for Spanish 2 as freshman in high school. This is a great accomplishment! Students moving on to Spanish 2 next year include: Jayden Albrecht, Lilyonna Daubenspeck, Blake Laffin, Jada McRae, Julian Nelson, Samuel Starkey, Tessa Hammel, Josie Hubbling, Brody Leland, Tsavneej Moua, Landon Olson, Miranda Otterson, Ethan Thelander. Not pictured is Eva Bailey.

It's just one week away . . . please join us for Kindergarten Parent Information Night! If you have any questions about kindergarten that you want to ask before this event, please call 651-674-1220.

The Viking Newsletter - January 2024 is now available! You can read it here: https://www.smore.com/21kg4

Coming up in Community Ed! Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing: Classes start Feb. 1 5:30-7:45 PM Beginner Piano Lessons Grades K-5: Classes available on Monday’s, Wednesday’s or Friday’s. Call to schedule an appointment time. Classes beginning Feb. 2 Motion in Lotion: Feb. 3 10-11 AM Cute LIttle Bird with Hat Painting Ages 15 & Older: Feb. 5 6:30-8:30 PM Heart Health for Women Virtual Workshop: Feb. 5 6-7:30 PM Overcome Your Carbohydrate Cravings Virtual Workshop: Feb. 6 6-7:30 PM Instant Pot Basics: Feb. 7 6:30-8 PM Essentrics - Restorative Fitness: Feb. 7 6:30-7:30 PM Drivers Education Zoom Class: Starts Feb. 9 3-6 PM Adult/Child/INfant CPR with AED: Feb 9 5:30-8 PM Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aid: Feb. 10 9 AM - 1 PM Primary focus on children Good to know! Open Walking Club - Just $3 This walking club is designed for those citizens who want to walk indoors. For security reasons, you need to wear a security badge when walking. Please stop by the community education office to purchase your walking badge. Please enter in Door #11 at the High School. Walking Club is available Monday - Friday 4-8 p.m. when school is in session.

The North Branch Area ESports team participated in the 2023 Fall State Tournament hosted by the MN Esports Varsity League and Wisdom Gaming Studios at the MOA. This tournament consisted of 16 teams from around the state that qualified to play. North Branch players Moxy S., and Landon O. qualified for the state tournament in both MineCraft Bedwars and Rocket League. Although they did not place in their respective pools, this is definitely something they should be proud of in making the state tournament. Spring Esports League begins in February, if there are players interested in participating please contact the North Branch Area Community Education to register as soon as possible: 651-674-1025.

Congratulations to 8th grader Anna Welker! Anna's NBAMS Yearbook cover was chosen by peers to be the face of the 2023-2024 yearbook. A huge thank you to Art teacher, Lee Ann Falen for including the yearbook cover contest in her 8th grade classes. There were many excellent submissions! To order a Middle School yearbook, visit ybpay.com Yearbook Code: 13306924 Contact Jessica Richter with any questions - jrichter@isd138.org

Coming Up in Community Ed! Winter Wellness Bowl Meal Prep Virtual Class: Jan. 31 6:30-8 PM Medicare 101: Feb. 1 6-7:30 PM Family Puzzle Contest Age 5-12 and Adult: Feb.3 10-11:30 AM Good to know! Fitness Center Members Available at North Branch Area Public Schools: All participants must pre-register and sign fitness center membership agreements. Call Community Education to register or questions 651-674-1025 Center Hours Monday - Friday 5:30-7 AM school days only Sundays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25 and March 3 from 1-3 PM

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2023-234 Snow Court! Back row (l to r): Ty Ellsworth, Brody Beaver, Evan Overson, Alan Otterson. Front row: Shaeyna Andreotti, Riley Peek, Peyton Verdon, Gretchen Cornelius, Chloe Grube. Not pictured is Chase Disrud.

Who says learning your shapes can’t be fun? We are all for creativity in Ms.Maggie’s room. Hooray for shapes!

Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, Feb. 2 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 prepared 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.

In honor of 40 years since the first NBAHS basketball team made it to state, the 1984 basketball team was invited to the Jan. 13 game to be honored. Players came from all over the country and they were recognized prior to tip off. SKOL!

Please join us for Kindergarten Parent Information Night! If you have any questions about kindergarten that you want to ask before this event, please call 651-674-1220.

The calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! For future reference, school year calendars can always be found in the Parent/Student Resources pages at each school. You can go directly to the calendar here: https://5il.co/2cbt9

Coming Up in Community Ed! Youth Enrichment: Intro to Video Game Design with Nintendo Virtual Class Grades 1-4: Jan. 27 & Feb. 3 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Little Kickers Dance Camp Grades PreK-6: Begins Jan. 23 6-8 PM Strong Is The New Skinny! Total body strengtheners you can do at home virtual workshop: Jan. 22 6-7:30 PM Social Security Facts and Strategies: Jan. 25 6:30-8 PM Good to know!: Open Gym for NBAPS Students: Students come and enjoy a Sunday afternoon at our open gym, $2 per person per day. Grades K-5: Open Gym (HS North Gym) 1-3pm, Dodgeball (HS Multipurpose Room) 2-3pm *Adults need to accompany this age at all times and are invited to join in! Grades 6-12: Dodgeball (HS Multipurpose Room) 1-2 pm, Open Gym (HS West Gym) 1-3 pm Dodgeballs will be provided. Please bring your basketball. We will have some on hand. Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Join us at the Isanti arena for tonight's Mississippi8 matchup between the Northern Tier Stars and PC Dragons. The girls hockey co-op of North Branch/St. Francis/Cambridge-Isanti boasts an 11-4-1 record! More info on Sophie's Squad: www.stateofhockey.com/news_article/show/1198212