North Branch Area Early Learning

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!

📣 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!

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.

NBAHS Auto Shop is planning its first annual car show on May 5 for all students to attend! We are looking for anyone interested in sharing their cars at this event. Please see the flyer for more information and a link to the sign up form.

Students at Norse ALC are sponsoring a toy/food/supply drive for animals at the Northwoods Humane Society. For a detailed list of donation recommendations, you can check out their wish list here: https://northwoodshs.org/wish-list. If you would like to donate, please drop off items at the Norse ALC (Brooker Building) or the North Branch Area Education Center between April 1-15. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mindy Lattimore (milattim@isd138.org) at Norse ALC.

Advanced Floral Class is offering our Spring floral arrangements for sale (flier pictured) for you to enjoy (or give as an Easter gift)! Please view the link below to see offerings; there are options and price points from $30-$50. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 4/17. 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. Link to view options: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17h8f_jpCA6lCfrLXl4F2f0jf0RWS8_qoYXG1k8OIet4/edit?usp=sharing Links to purchase are included in the slides.

Youth Connections preschoolers wished Erica B. a happy birthday last Friday with a paper party!. They had so much fun!

Registration now open for NBAPS Preschool! Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment. ✅ Hands-on learning ✅ Build confidence with peers ✅ Inspire a love for learning 💡 Tuition assistance available! 📣 Classes are filling fast – enroll today! 📍 Register at: www.nbace.org 📞 Call: 651-674-1220

Coming up in Community Ed! Improve Your Health at Any Age Virtual Workshop April 1 / 6 - 7:30 PM Scientific Lego Unit with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) April 2 / 3 -4 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing April 3 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Needle Felting April 3 / 6:30 -8:30 PM Beginners Clogging Ages 9 & Older April 3 / 5:15 - 5:45 PM Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3-8 April 3 / 4:45 - 5:15 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

The NBAEF is hosting Designer Purse and Yeti Bongo on Sunday, April 27, at the Lent Town Hall, doors open at noon. This event is unlike other purse bingo events; the winner has the choice of purse, Yeti, cash, or combo! See flier for more details.

Come learn how to beat the drum and bounce in step for the third annual Drum and Dance exhibition on May 16. Practices are every Tuesday, 6 - 7:30 pm, at NBAHS. See flier for more details!

American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) March meeting will be held this evening (3/26/25) from 5:30-6:30pm at the North Branch Area Ed Center.

What a great time we had at the We Are All the Same Sockhop last Friday! Thanks to all the staff and families that make this event so special!

Coming up in Community Ed! Stamp-a-Stack of Cards March 24 / 7 - 9 PM JUST BREATHE! Techniques to Calm, Center, and Balance Virtual Workshop March 24 / 6 - 7:30 PM Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 24 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 25 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Esports Ages 13 - Grade 12 Begins March 28 Tuesday Evening with Early Childhood Family Education - Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy - March 25 / 5 - 6:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Second grader Mattias Bigbear and his hoop dancing skills will be featured on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 this weekend! Mattias will be part of the 7 am hour on Sunday, March 23, on TV and streaming on wcco.com. Way to go Mattias!!!!

🚽✨ Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy! ✨🚽 Struggling with potty training? We’ve got you covered! Join North Branch ECFE for a helpful session filled with proven strategies, tips, and tools to make potty training smoother and less stressful. Learn: ✔️ Signs your child is ready ✔️ How to create a positive potty experience ✔️ Tips for handling common challenges 📅 Tuesday, March 25 ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM (Dinner: 5:00–5:30) 📍 North Branch Area Education Center 💰 $10 per family (includes dinner!) 👧 Parents learn while kids enjoy story time, activities, and play! 🔗 Register now: www.nbaceonline.org 📞 Call 651.674.1220 for more info Don't miss this chance to tackle potty training with confidence! 🚽🎉

Last chance to join us for a Patron Tour this school year! Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, April 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.

✨ Drop In and Play – Free Event! ✨ 📅 Tuesday, March 18 | ⏰ 5:00 - 6:30 PM 📍 North Branch Area Education Center Bring your little ones and enjoy a fun-filled evening of play, learning, and connection at our Move & Learn room and ECFE classroom! This is the perfect opportunity for kids to explore, grow, and engage while caregivers connect with others. ✅ No cost, no registration – just drop in! 📞 Questions? Call 651-674-1220 📍 38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN 55056 Tag your friends and spread the word! 🧸🎨✨