Many thanks to our Patron Tour guests for visiting with us on Oct. 13. It was a pleasure to host them and highlight the great things happening at NBAPS! The next tour is Friday, Dec. 15. If you would like to attend, or learn more, contact Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org.
To read "Vikings Giving, Vikings Receiving," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
NBAHS Senior Amelia Bjerketvedt has been elected to serve as the 2023-2024 Minnesota State DECA President! She is the first student from North Branch Area High School to be elected to this office. Amelia represents more than 3,000 DECA members across the state of Minnesota. “We are so proud of Amelia and can not wait to see everything she accomplishes during her year in office,” said Stan Rosen, North Branch DECA Advisor. SKOL! And congratulations Amelia!
Congratulations to 9th grader Jenna Minke! She got her 1000th set assist against Cambridge on Sept. 26. Jenna is currently in 10th place on the all-time set assist record board with 1,220 career set assists. The record holder is Morgen Coleman at 2,212 career set assists.
SKOL! and congrats to Girls Soccer, playing for the section 7AA championship on Tuesday, Oct. 17! The game is 5:30pm vs Cloquet-Carlton Lumberjacks - location either Cloquet or Denfeld. View bracket here: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2023-section-7aa-soccer-girls-tournament
It's Fire Safety and Prevention Week! Our partners at the NBFD are meeting with students to review fire safety, and participating in fire drills at every school. Here, students at Sunrise learn about smoke alarms, "stop, drop, and roll," and the equipment used by firefighters.
To read "A Viking Bus Ride Home," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
On Oct 4 North branch area high school students interested in the trades attended the "Build My Future" event in Glenwood City, WI. There were many hands-on opportunities for students to participate in and talk with professionals in the trade industries.
To read "Viking Innovation," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Students in Mrs. Cook’s Ag Food Processing class have been busy learning about food preservation and safe home canning practices. Students had the opportunity to try something new by canning carrot pickles from carrots donated by a community member. Students have worked hard to learn how to select, prepare, and safely heat and preserve high acid foods using the boiling water method. They will continue processing and canning produce and look forward to making applesauce, jam, and other canned goods this fall. Projects like these are made possible by community donations and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant.
Students in Mrs. Cook’s Ag Food Processing class have been busy learning about food preservation and safe home canning practices. Students had the opportunity to try something new by canning carrot pickles from carrots donated by a community member. Students have worked hard to learn how to select, prepare, and safely heat and preserve high acid foods using the boiling water method. They will continue processing and canning produce and look forward to making applesauce, jam, and other canned goods this fall. Projects like these have been made possible by community donations and receipt of the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant.
2023-24 Family Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete the NBAPS 2023-24 Family Survey:
https://forms.gle/PuXbSw3bAHaGNtp36
REMINDER: Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County for the fall Walk and Roll to School event on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:05 am. The walk will start at St. Gregory's Church. See flier for additional details!
REMINDER: Viking Victory Day is Oct. 4
Special Needs students (boys and girls) of all abilities K-12, and the transition program, are invited!
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the stadium.
RSVP to jvoss@isd138.org by October 1.
See flier for more details.
Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, Oct. 13 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.
Here we go! Spread the word- it's Alumni day for the tennis team. It's Fall Ball- Saturday October 14 at the high school tennis courts. Any alumni or friends and family are invited to come back and get on the courts. Going to be a great time! See you there!
This KARE 11 report on the U of M's new chemistry building prominently features NBAHS grad Elise Toussaint! Her appearance in the story starts at the 44 second mark. SKOL Elise!: https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/breaking-the-news/university-of-minnesota-breaks-ground-on-new-144-million-chemistry-building/89-517d7b08-716e-40a0-88da-469f6879c14c
Students in Outdoor Adventures are working on their survival skills. The North Branch Area High School school grounds provides a wonderful opportunity to explore nature, learn about local plants and wildlife and develop knowledge and skills associated with the outdoors.
Currently students are in the process of collaboratively building wilderness survival shelters and learning how to make cordage from natural materials. The shelters will be evaluated on a variety of criteria from team collaboration and creativity to presentation and effectiveness to protect against the elements. Students are doing a wonderful job on their shelters and cordage while enjoying the fall weather!
Operation Community Connect is coming up Oct. 19, 11:30 am - 2 pm at NBAHS. Families can get connected to services they may need. See flier for complete details.
To read "Working in Partnership is AGmazing!," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent