North Branch Area Early Learning

Exciting science experiments at Youth Connections recently. We had a blast creating rainbow rain clouds and making our own lava lamps!

Coming up in Community Ed! Medicare 101 Jan 28 / 6:30-8:30 PM Abdominal Strengtheners That Won't Stress Your Back/Neck Virtual Workshop Jan 28 / 6-7:30 PM Breakfast Meal Prep Jan 28 / 6:30-8 PM T. Swift Era with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) Jan 29 / 3-4 PM Floral Design of the Month Jan 29 / 6-7:30 PM Chiropractic Care & Wellness For Infants and Toddlers Jan 30 / 7-8 PM Nautical Painting Jan 30 / 6:30-8:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

🌟 Sibling Smarts: Raising Lifelong Friends and Occasional Rivals 🌟 📅 Date: Tuesday, Jan. 28 ⏰ Time: 5–6:30 PM 📍 Location: North Branch Area Education Center (38705 Grand Ave.) 💲 Cost: $10 per family (includes dinner!) Join us for an engaging class designed to help parents build positive sibling relationships and reduce conflict at home. Learn practical strategies to: ✅ Manage disputes ✅ Encourage cooperation ✅ Address jealousy ✅ Balance attention among siblings Parents will attend the session while children enjoy story time, activities, songs, and exploration in the Move & Learn room! Dinner will be served from 5–5:30 PM. 🎉 Register today at: www.nbaceonline.org or call 651.674.1220. Don't miss this chance to strengthen your family bonds! ❤️

Tired of winter? Let Chisago Age Well and our panel of local presenters brighten your day. Join us for food, fellowship, and loads of information on events, resources and activities that can help bring joy to your life not only in winter but year-round! Chisago County Public Health will provide a resource table at each event, and you’ll leave with a helpful list of community programs, activities and resources. The event is Feb. 13; see flier for additional details.

Save the date! SRC Robotics Team 3038 is hosting an open house and demo on Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Chisago Lakes High School. For further details, see the flier.

JOB OPENING: School Nurse (long-term substitute) Assignment is for 46 days, approximately April 3 through the end of the school year, June 9. Shadow days will be available before assignment begins and potentially extended days after the school year ends, if needed. This position will primarily serve students in grades 6-12, and also the Life Work Center (young adults with disabilities ages 18-21). Current School Nurse license issued through PELSB preferred; Registered Nurse (RN) license considered. Teacher Salary Schedule if licensed through PELSB, or $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/northbranch/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Miscellaneous&AppliTrackJobId=1605&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

Joe Beckman brought his message of self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and strong connections to students and staff earlier this fall. Now it's your turn! Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 - 7:15 p.m., NBAHS auditorium. See flier for frequently asked questions.

All are invited to join NBAPS for a FREE fun and inspiring talk about building self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and strong connections. Joe Beckman brought his message to students, now it's your turn! Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 - 7:15 p.m. See flier for more details.

The North Branch Educational Center received two new murals over winter break. The helmet logo is located in the cafeteria. The horn tips are over 11’ off the floor! The Viking “V” is located just inside the front door. Middle school art teacher, Lee Ann Falen, completed the murals and is pictured for scale along with her granddaughters, Reyna and Veyda.

📣 Attention Parents of Future Kindergartners! Join us for Incoming Kindergarten Parent Information Night at North Branch Area Education Center! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, February 4 🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: 38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN Come learn about our kindergarten program and all it has to offer your child. Plus, child care will be available! 🎉 Let’s give a warm welcome to the Class of 2038 – Future Vikings! For more information, call us at 📞 651-674-1220. We can't wait to meet you and your future kindergartner!

Coming up in Community Ed! Pickleball Lessons Starts Jan 13 / 5-6:30 PM The World Groove Movement Starts Jan 15 / 6:30-7:30 PM Seven Steps to Reverse or Prevent Diabesity Virtual Workshop Jan 15 / 6-7:30 Home Alone Grades 3-6 Jan 17 / 12:30-2:30 PM Child and Babysitting Safety Grades 4-8 Jan 17 / 9 AM -12 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

🎉 Winter ECFE Classes Are Here! 🎉 ✨ Classes start January 6th – enroll now! 📚 Learn, Play, Engage! Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers: ✅ Parenting resources ✅ Child development activities ✅ Opportunities to connect, learn, and grow 🗓️ Class Options: 👶 Infant ECFE (Wednesdays, FREE!) 👦 ECFE for All Ages (Mondays, $49/family – Scholarships available!) 🌟 Terrific Tots (Fridays, $49/family – Scholarships available!) 🍽️ Evening ECFE (Tuesdays, $10/family – Dinner included!) 📍 Register today: www.nbaeonline.org 📞 Have questions? Call us at 651-674-1220. Don’t miss this chance to support your little one’s growth while having fun together!

SKOL! and congratulations to NBAHS 2001 alumnus Mitch Savage! He is Colorado's Golf Course Superintendent of the Year: https://youtu.be/KiPri-xvUTs Proud dad Mark (a retired teacher here) had this to say: "It all started at North Branch Golf Course...working a summer job while attending NBAHS. The power of being a Viking is endless!"

Merry Christmas to our students, staff, families, partners, and community members!

Taher, the district's food service provider, has over a half-dozen job openings at NBAPS. These positions are perfect for parents looking for something while their kids are in school. To apply, see Taher's Indeed page at: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Taher&l=North+Branch%2C+MN&fromage=1&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=59a32d5429a7f055 Here also is Taher's jobs site: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1171051&d=ExternalCareerSite#/ Put North Branch in the "where" box to see openings. For questions, contact Kali Mewhorter, K-12 Assistant Food Service Director at NBAPS: kalimewhorter@isd138.org or 651-674-1520.

Coming up in Community Ed! Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing Jan 2 / 5:30-7:45 PM Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Jan 6 / 3-6 PM Snowboard & Ski Club Starts Jan 6 / 3-9:30 PM Register here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

We had a blast today at Youth Connections with our first wrapping paper party! It was a huge success!

The Viking Newsletter - December 2024 is now available! Click here to read: https://secure.smore.com/n/5und4

Youth Connections staff wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! They would also like you to know they are currently enrolling ages 3-6th grade (must be potty trained). Kids in Youth Connections do fun stuff like painting snowflakes with noodles or making snowman cookies every day! To learn more, go to: https://www.isd138.org/o/nbace/page/school-age-care

Author and speaker Joe Beckman, of TILL360, is in the district this week, talking with kids of all ages about the importance of creating and maintaining human connections. Joe will also be doing a community event in February for people of all ages (see flier below). Thanks Joe, it's great to have you here!