All the choirs sounded amazing at the NBAMS choir concert last night! There were performances from the grade 7 choir, grade 8 choir, and the MS Show Choir. A special thank you to NBAHS flutist Ms. Emily Darst for joining the 8th grade choir on Turtle Dove!
Students in Mrs. Cook’s floral design classes have been working hard spreading holiday cheer this season. After a creating their own holiday themed centerpiece and Evergreen wreath, they were tasked with creating one additional arrangement to donate either to the Chisago county Senior Center or community member of their choosing. Students donated over 30 arrangements to the community center, and many others to staff members, family members, and neighbors.
North Branch FTC Robotics teams have qualified for state championships in February! The 7288 RoboGlaciers (green), 8636 FIRE (red) and 8637 Glitchy Bears (brown) began practicing and building their robots in September and attended tournaments in November and December. Congrats!
Last night, The NBAMS band department hosted its holiday concert! The show included performances by both the 7th and 8th grade bands, as well as a combined number for the big finale. The students did an incredible job performing, and showed amazing growth in their abilities!
To read "Experiencing Joy Through Partnership," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
NBAMS art students are collaborating with the Muddy Cow! Seventh grade art students created a food-themed, layered paper collage project with an emphasis on shape, color and depth. They were given the option of creating a menu item inspired by local North Branch restaurant, the Muddy Cow, as their goal for the project and 12 of the students took advantage of this opportunity. These projects are on display at the restaurant and will be there until Christmas. Pictured (l to r): Muddy Cow general manager Tiffany Kafer, and NBAMS art teacher Lee Ann Falen.
A group of 38 fifth graders have volunteered to sing Christmas carols in Central Park tomorrow night (Dec. 2) at the City of North Branch's Christmas tree lighting ceremony. They have been working hard before school all week to get ready for the performance and will represent Sunrise well! To see the kids in action, or get more information about the event, click here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1446052625972721
The NBAMS knowledge bowl team earned double ribbons at the Buffalo competition this Thursday! The team posted the highest score overall in the written round, and placed 6th overall. Way to go, team!
JUST A WEEK AWAY: Join the NBAPS American Indian Education Program for Winter Solstice Storytelling, Drum, & Dance Night at NBAHS on Monday, Dec. 4. The event starts with a feast at 4:30, with storytelling, dancing and drumming to follow. See flier for details!
To read "My Fulbright Experience - Purpose, Curiosity, and Appreciation," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
The Viking Newsletter - November 2023 is now available. Click here to view: https://www.smore.com/xt0er
Kick off the holiday season by attending a Holiday Concert featuring Monroe Crossing at the North Branch Area High School Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets are still available! Makes a great early Christmas gift for a loved one! See flier below for more detials.
Hello NBAMS Families,
Thank you for joining us at conferences tonight. Parent-Teacher conferences will continue from 3:30-7:00 pm tomorrow, November 21 and, again, 7:30-11:00am on Wednesday, November 22. It is not too late to sign up for a fall conference! Simply login to your ParentVue account to sign up for a conference time slot. Please call 651-674-1300 if you need assistance scheduling a parent-teacher conference.
As a reminder, there is no school on Wednesday, November 22.
Thank you and have a good night,
Kelly Detzler
NBAMS Principal
See below for guidelines/seating if attending the Vikings football game tonight. A couple of key points: U.S. Bank is cashless - credit cards needed for concessions/tickets, no backpacks/cameras in the venue, and hand held signs are permitted. Fan buses leave at 2:40 pm. SKOL!
See below for guidelines if you are attending the Vikings football game tonight. A couple of key points: U.S. Bank is cashless - credit cards needed for concessions/tickets, no backpacks/cameras in the venue, and hand held signs are permitted. Fan buses leave at 2:40 pm. SKOL!
Congratulations to NBAPS support staff Tena Oswell - Special Education Support Staff, Jody Spofford - Human Resources Specialist, Stacy Turner - Special Education Support Staff, and Spencer Yang - English Learner Education Assistant for earning Educational Support Staff (ESS) awards at the ESS banquet last night in St. Cloud! Pictured are (l to r): Stacy Turner and Tena Oswell. Not pictured are Jody Spofford and Spencer Yang.
Due to interest in the Vikings football state tournament game, North Branch Area Public Schools is announcing early school dismissal this Friday, Nov. 17.
Bused students will depart NBAPS for home at 1:15 p.m. this Friday. Parents and guardians should expect their students to arrive at home approximately 90 minutes earlier than a typical day.
More information about Friday, including registration information for fan and family buses, ticket information, and child care options for Friday, can be found here: https://www.smore.com/ar5tdq
Join the NBAPS American Indian Education Program for Winter Solstice Storytelling, Drum, & Dance Night at NBAHS on Monday, Dec. 4. The event starts with a feast at 4:30, with storytelling, dancing and drumming to follow. See flier for details!
NBAMS 8th grade art students completed an animal-themed scratchboard project with art teacher, Lee Ann Falen. See amazing examples at the NBAPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools
Viking football State 2023 t-shirts are again available for order until midnight, Nov. 12. To order, use this link: https://nbstatetees2023.itemorder.com/
