Community Education's September Highlights newsletter is now available at this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/e9tmwh
Coming up in Community Ed!
Young Readers Book Club Grades 2-4 9/17 / 4:30-5:30 PM
4th and 5th Grade Fall After School Art Studio Starts 9/18 / 4-5:00 PM
Swedish Painted Board 9/11 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Pediatric First Aid/Adult CPR/AED Blended Learning Course Skill Check Sept 12 / 5:30-7:30 PM
Family Clogging Beginners Ages 8 & Older Starts Sept 12 / 5-5:30 PM
Introduction to Estate Planning Sept 10 / 6-7:30 PM
Drafting Your Own Will Sept 11 / 6-7:30 PM
Draft your own HCD and POA Sept 17 / 6-8 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Welcome Days are in full swing at NBAPS today. Families are meeting teachers, touring schools, getting school pictures and so much more! It's great to see everyone getting excited for the 2024-25 school year!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts 9/9 / 6-7:30 PM
Esports Ages 13 - Grade 12 Starts 9/9 / 4-6:00 PM
Zumba - Starts 9/3 / 7-8:00 PM
ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness Starts Sept 4 / 6:30-7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
We're having a great week working with new teachers!
Welcome to all...it's going to be a great year!
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 The North Branch Area Community Education Fall 2024 brochure is out now! 🍂✨ View the full brochure online even before it arrives in your mailboxes!: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/
Explore a wide range of classes and activities for all ages. Don't miss out—check it out and secure your spot in a class today!
🔗 View ALL classes and Register Here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/
Coming up in Community ED!
Esports Ages 13 to Grade 12 Sept 9 / 4 - 6 PM
Middle School Play - The Witches GR 6 - 8 / Auditions 9/20 6 - 8 PM / Rehearsals Begin 10/1 3 - 5 PM
White Christmas The Musical at Chanhassen Dinner Theater Trip - 10/9 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Auditions for "The Wind in the Willows" by Todd Espeland are Monday, Aug. 19, 3-6 p.m. in the NBAHS auditorium. This production is for students in grades 9-12. See flier for more information.
The Welcome to Kindergarten Newsletter - August 2024 is now available: https://secure.smore.com/n/j7bz9
The Viking Newsletter - August 2024 is now available: https://secure.smore.com/n/18buw. All the news that's fit to print!
North Branch Area Public Schools Launches Teacher Apprenticeship Program
The most common words said at the launch of “Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program” was, “It’s happening!” After a year and a half of planning, one of the first teacher apprenticeship programs in the state to create pathways to teaching licenses for talented, diverse candidates in both urban and rural districts is up and running.
Minneapolis Public Schools, North Branch Area Public Schools, Owatonna Public Schools and Minnesota State University, Mankato announced the launch of “Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program” at a news conference on Monday, Aug. 12.
The Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program is open to candidates who meet a number of qualifications including having an associate’s degree or qualifying credits.
School districts across the country are experiencing challenges hiring and retaining teachers, and the “Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program” aims to address the teacher shortage by attracting excellent candidates of diverse backgrounds from local communities, and removing barriers to becoming a licensed teacher. “We believe that these community-based connections will make a difference in student outcomes long-term,” said Sara Paul of North Branch Area Public Schools. “This innovative program identifies people who are often already educators who are deeply connected to our students and community, and helps them find pathways to teaching licenses.”
North Branch partnered with Minneapolis and Owatonna Public Schools to form the first cohort of 25 registered teacher apprentices who will get first-hand experience in the classroom in addition to their studies before graduating in 2026.
If you haven't already, download the North Branch Area Public Schools app for your mobile phone! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications. You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3phcIA7
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The 2024-05 NBAPS student supply list is out. See the URL below for your school's list!
https://www.isd138.org/documents/resources/parent%2Fstudent-resources/calendars%2C-supply-lists%2C-and-more!/school-supply-lists/485266
📅 SAVE THE DATE: We're thrilled to announce that Chisago County Public Health and North Branch Area Early Childhood are teaming up to host a community baby shower! 🎉 Join us for an afternoon of fantastic door prizes, great treats, free resources, and fun play opportunities for all! 🍼✨ Mark your calendars!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Child and Babysitting Safety Grades 4-8 June 18 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Alone Grades 3-6 June 18 / 12:30-2:30 PM
Girls Basketball Camp Completed Grades K-2 Starts June 24 / 8:30-9:45 AM
Girls Basketball Camp Completed Grades 3-6 Starts June 24 / 10-11:30 AM
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse June 27 / 10-11:30 AM
Jams, Jellies and Preserves June 27 / 4-6:30 PM
Recognizing our staff with 5 years of service....Thank you! Annette Fairbanks, Jim Larson, Jenny Gibbs, Rochelle Molde, LeAnn Moore, Becky Reich, Chris Thompson, Kathy Tilbury, and Kaitlyn Turner. (Not Pictured: Deb Beyatt, Carmen Money, Stephanie Pribyl)
Recognizing our staff with 10 years of service....Thank you! Becky Wille, Mike Kolb, Reid Anderson, Chad Carlson, Maggie Hubbing, Shelley Brinkman, Jen McCann, Josh Reistad, Tanya Roske, and Tony Sletten. (Not Pictured: Brent Lundgren and Jen Thompson)
🌟 Join us for a special opportunity! 🌟 Are you a family member or friend involved in childcare? Or perhaps a parent or guardian eager to engage in learning and play with your little one? We've got something just for you! 🧡
Introducing 4 mini sessions designed for grown-ups to learn and engage while children play, sing, and enjoy snacks! 🎶✨
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 12 9-10:30 AM📍 Location: North Branch Area Education Center 📞 Call 651-674-1025 to register or for more information! Registration is encouraged but not required. Let's learn and play together! 🌈
Our softball stars are heading to state! The team was greeted at each building for a celebratory walkthrough that created awe inspiring moments, motivating our youngest Vikings. Congratulations & Good Luck!!
Kindergarten students visited the first grade at Sunrise River Elementary School on May 30th! As they walked along Grand Avenue, they received congratulations from high school students and were warmly greeted by the elementary students at the doors of Sunrise. The first grade teachers gave an enthusiastic welcome, complete with story time, question answering, and a tour of the building!
