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!
"Mannequins in Motion" art project!
NBAMS 8th grade art students were challenged to free-hand draw 12" tall wooden mannequins with their art teacher, Lee Ann Falen. They chose a theme and had to draw the mannequin twice, posing the figure to suit their chosen theme. Students used white charcoal to add highlight and Ebony pencil to shade, giving the mannequin a more 3-D look. They also used one or more paint "splotches" for the background, putting thought into the color, shape, size and placement of the paint to relate to their theme as well. Students used straws to give the paint a more expressive quality. The creativity of poses, themes and use of paint was incredible!
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.
Sixth graders in Mrs. Moeller's Minnesota History classes practiced mining for ores using chocolate chip cookies and a toothpick. A couple of the learning targets for the lesson included explaining what mineral deposits are and identifying examples of ores found in Minnesota, and discussing the potential problems associated with mining ores, including the environmental impact of large mines and the challenges of deep mining operations.
Students in 8th Grade World Cultures learned how to play Dara, a traditional Nigerian strategy game played across all of Northern Africa.
Students learned about how traditions are passed on through storytelling, and that's how this game has been passed from generation to generation. This game is believed to have been created to teach children critical thinking, strategy, and observation skills that could be transferred to hunting and trading situations.
In Africa, kids dig a grid in the ground, find some stones and sticks, and play against each other that way. Our students played with paper and colored blocks.
It was a hit with everyone!
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.
NBAMS eighth graders just finished a Scratchboard Animal project. Students chose their own animal idea for a reference and were challenged to emphasize the animal's texture and show a wide variety of values with a focus on the animal's face. This project is "unforgiving" since once you scratch away the black ink to reveal the color underneath, you cannot bring the black back. Students could choose between a white, silver or gold background. Proud art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! More Books. More Choices. More Fun. The book fairs will be taking place at SR and NBAMS March 24-31 during the school day and conferences. The fairs are also available online. Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage:
Sunrise River Elementary: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sunriseriverelemschool
North Branch Area Middle School: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northbranchmiddleschool
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!!!!
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.
Spring break is a perfect time to check out the latest Community Ed Highlights! It has options for youth enrichment, early childhood, youth recreation, drivers ed, adult enrichment, and more. It also has info on the upcoming We Are All the Same Sockhop! Click here to give it a look: https://secure.smore.com/n/15ufn
