Our Girls High School Hockey Team- The Northern Tier Stars High School- Co-op of St. Francis, Cambridge Isanti, and North Branch Area High Schools is having a "Hockey Fights Cancer" Night at its Tuesday, Jan. 28, game at East Bethel Ice Arena - Northern Tier Stars vs. Princeton - JV 5:15 and Varsity. If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt or hoodie, please click this link (https://forms.gle/uxfQCtCiFdfVbk3n9) or scan to place your order and send your payment to either:
Joe Fredrickson at SFHS or, Heidi Sanders at SFMS.
Proceeds will be donated to furthering cancer research. Come to the event and fill out a "I Fight For..." to honor someone you know who has, or is currently fighting cancer.
The hockey community is more than a sport—it's a family. And like most families, many of us have been touched by cancer in some way. To honor those affected and bring awareness to the fight against this disease, the Northern Tier Stars are hosting a special "Hockey Fights Cancer" event.
Show your support by ordering exclusive event apparel. Each purchase helps us raise awareness and stand united in support of the individuals and families impacted by cancer. Together, as a hockey family, we can make a difference—one shift at a time.
Come to the game and honor who you fight for by completing a support sign as well.
COMPLETE THE FORM MULTIPLE TIMES FOR ADDITIONAL ORDERS. Full payment needs to be turned in by Sunday, Dec. 8 to Heidi Sanders or Alicia Overby. Checks made out to "Redliners" add $5 additional for PayPal.
Advanced Floral Class is offering Holiday floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)! Please view the link (https://gofan.co/event/2360792?schoolId=MN19629_2) to see offerings; there are options and price points from $30-$53.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/19 or 12/20.
These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS, MS, and ALC.
Last Wednesday, the NBAHS auto program received a donation of a 2008 Chevy Impala from JPC Auto Sales. This car couldn't have been donated without the help of KNH Autos. The owner of KNH Autos (Mitch Laska) is a former North Branch student. KNH Autos did an inspection on the car the morning of donation to make sure the car was safe for the students. During the inspection they found that the car had a gas line leak. KNH Autos fixed the issue and paid for all parts and labor so that JPC Auto Sales LLC could get the car donated to the school. Thanks to JPC and KNH! Pictured are (l to r): NBAHS Principal Clint Link, Jason Trester (Co Owner of JCP Auto Sales), Joseph Cunningham (Co-Owner of JCP Auto Sales), Tylor Sorgert, NBAHS automotive teacher, and David Treichel, Director of Teaching and Learning.
SKOL! and thanks to Neighborhood National Bank staff and customers for their donation of two boxes of hats and mittens for students, just in time for the winter weather! Pictured are NNB staff Jessie Magnison (left) and Eddie Prigge.
8th Grade students in World Cultures finished up their Foods Around the World with a taste testing day. They got to experience 10 different foods from 8 different countries coming from 5 of the continents. Tostadas were by far the fan favorite and Vegemite was voted least likely to eat again. Overall, it was a fun experience and everyone had a great time.
The North Branch Area Middle School Student Council recently hosted an Advisory Food Drive Contest, collecting an impressive total of 1,434 non-perishable food items to benefit the Middle School care closet. Congratulations to the top Advisories: Mrs. Randall for 6th Grade, Ms. Horsfall for 7th Grade, and Mrs. Halverson for 8th Grade, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Pickleball Lessons Starts Dec 2 / 5-6:30 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing - Dec 5 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class Dec 6 / 5-7 PM
Monthly Meal Planning Virtual Class Dec 7 / 3-5 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
The Viking Newsletter - November 2024 is now available! Read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/yuq7w
Four hundred students in Grades 6 - 8 made the Quarter 1 A or B Honor Rolls. Well done middle schoolers!
Book fairs at North Branch Area Middle School and the Sunrise River School are happening now! Both fairs are located in the media center and are open now through conferences the morning of Nov. 27. Additional information, ewallet set up, and online shopping can be found at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html
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!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Winter Card Rubber Stamping Nov 18 / 7-9 PM
Medicare 101 Nov 19 / 6:30-8 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class Dec 6 / 5-7 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
The NB Amerian Indian Parent Advisory Committee is hosting the Native American Heritage Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 - 7:30 pm, at the North Branch Area Education Center (38705 Grand Ave.). If you've never attended, these events are great fun and a chance to learn too!
SKOL! and congratulations to NBAHS's Sophia Benedict. She has been selected to the Class AAA All-State Volleyball Team by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association. Way to go!
SKOL! and congratulation to NBAHS seniors Ella Kuhlman and Jordan Stumm! Yesterday afternoon, both signed letters of intent to attend Concordia, St. Paul next year and will continue their athletic careers; Ella in Basketball and Jordan in Cross Country/Track.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT TONIGHT!
THE FENTANYL CRISIS
📅 November 12 | 5-8 PM
📍 North Branch High School Cafeteria
🍕 Free pizza (5:30-6:15 PM)
Learn about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning.
Hear from experts and families impacted.
Hosted by:
Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation
Chisago County Opioid Action Council
North Branch Community Education
Come for knowledge, support, and hope. Together, we can make a difference.
#OnePillCanKill #FentanylAwareness #OpioidCrisis #CommunitySupport #FightForChange #FentanylFreeFoundation
#PAUSE4Life
📚✨ Evening Family Preschool – Fun for All Ages! ✨📚
Join us Tuesdays from 5:30-7 PM for stories, songs, and playtime in the Move & Learn room! Plus, parents get a chance to connect and discuss current parenting topics.
🗓️ Fall Session: Sept 17 – Dec 17 (No class Nov 5 & 26)
💲 Cost: Call about prorated amount based on classes left or scholarships!
📞 Call 651-674-1220 or scan the QR code below to register today!
Let’s learn and grow together as a family!
Our deepest gratitude to the North Branch American Legion and local veterans, who gave up much of their day to be with students and staff across the district! It was such a pleasure to have you with us today to help teach students the importance of honoring those who serve this great nation. Thank you for your service! You can view all the photos from today here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02HMjGHbur7N9TZxqK9yyyXSxfTw5v2JvYAip8VnGNTT64K6EiayUTTmAp9rv3WGCCl
This week, 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!
NBAPS is pleased to announce the first Floral Sale at NBAHS! The Advanced Floral Class is offering Thanksgiving floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)! Go to https://gofan.co/event/2137445?schoolId=MN19629_2 to see offerings, but know there are options and price points from $25-$53.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 11/20, 11/26, or 11/27. Arrangements can be picked up at the Ag room at NBAHS or delivered to district sites 11/26. Students will prepare arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds from this sale will fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program at NBAHS, NBAMS, and NALC.
