Sixth grade students in Mrs. McWilliams English class were working on sentence structure last week. They were asked to take a stack of words and figure out the correct order and part of speech, (subject, verb, adjective, etc). Students then were asked to write the sentence and mark the parts of speech. They then rotated to the next sentence around the room. All did a great job on this as a review!
Pickleball Lessons Nov 11/ 5-6:30 PM
Come and learn how to play Pickleball in a fun event. Peiwu has 8 years of Pickleball experience and will coach you on how to play. At the end of each training period we will have a mini round robin tournament where you will be able to showcase your newly acquired skills against players of equivalent skill levels. Bring your own racket or use one of ours.
Pickleball Started Oct 7 / 7-9:30 PM
Pickle Ball comes to North Branch!
Six Indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced.
Cost $5 per Monday and Wednesday (pay on site) or $20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025.
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Nov 11 / 3-6 PM
Is Your Waistband Too Tight Today? How to Beat Belly Bloat Virtual Workshop Nov 12 / 6-7:30 PM
Social Security Facts and Strategies Nov 12 / 6:30-8 PM
Beginner Needle Felting Ornaments Nov 14 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Arts Fest is coming up Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 am to 3pm at NBAHS! There will be over 200 crafters, and free shuttle service from the middle school. Only $2 admission! See flier for more details.
NBAMS 6th grade art students had the opportunity to create Peace Posters for a contest with the North Branch Lions Club. Art teacher, Lee Ann Falen, and Lions Club member, Bob Olsen, worked together to offer our students the challenge of visually representing what the contest theme of "Peace Without Limits" could look like. All 30 art students created a poster and the class voted on which projects they thought were the strongest. The 10 that earned the most votes were sent to the Lions Club for final judging.
The final results were:
1st place with $100 prize--Grant Ray
2nd place with $75 prize--Bailee Eisenschenk
3rd place with $50 prize--Emilee Determan
The next step is having Grant's drawing move on to the next step of judging. This is an international contest, so only one project from many countries will be chosen as the overall winner.
* Pictured left to right in the large group photo, front row--Emilee Determan, Bailee Eisenschenk and Grant Ray. Adults in back row--NBAMS Assistant Principal Matt Lattimore, Principal Kelly Detzler, Lions Club member Bob Olsen and NBAMS art teacher Lee Ann Falen.
UPDATE: This post has been edited to reflect that Bailee finished in 2nd place and Emilee in third place. Sorry for the error!
Region 7AA Section Pricing
$11 adults/$6 students
All spectators must pay admission for section games.
Ticket sales will be online only GoFan Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1986551?schoolId=MN19629
Tickets can be purchased at the gate via QR code or credit card reader. No cash sales.
Family Passes are not accepted at section games.
The Viking Newsletter - October 2024 is now available! Click here to read: https://secure.smore.com/n/18gca
Coming up in Community Ed!
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing Nov 7 / 5:30-7:45 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Nov 11 / 3-6 PM
ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness Starts Nov 6 / 6:30-7:30 PM
Deer in the Fall Woods Nov 6 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Region 7AA Section Pricing
$11 adults/$6 students
All spectators must pay admission for section games.
Ticket sales will be online only GoFan Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1986551?schoolId=MN19629
Tickets can be purchased at the gate via QR code or credit card reader. No cash sales.
Family Passes are not accepted at section games.
Save the date for this important event! Free pizza and an opportunity to learn what you need to know about the Fentanyl Crisis!
The winter sports meeting is Monday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., at North Branch Area High School. For more information see the accompanying image.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Strong is the New Skinny! Strengthening Exercises to do at Home Virtual Workshop Oct 29 / 6-7:30 PM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade K Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade 1 Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade 2 Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Youth in Action Basketball Grade 3 Nov 2 / 9-10 AM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Eighth graders were challenged to create two different watercolor paintings inspired by “painted” corn, also called decorative or flint corn. One painting was a close-up view of 12+ kernels, which needed to show 4 different values in each single kernel. This gives the illusion of form.
The other painting had to include 3 whole corn cobs, with texture on the husks and each cob had to be different from the others. Students did an AMAZING job! Proud art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.
It was Unity Day today at NBAMS. Students and staff wore orange to encourage kindness and acceptance, and students in all grades put positive messages on orange paper that were used to create chains for each classroom.
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!
"The Witches," the middle school play brought to you by Community Education, is November 7, 8, and 9 at 7 pm. Tickets are $12. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code below!
SKOL! and congratulations to Jenny Nelson, North Branch Area Public Schools, who was recognized by The Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals Association (MASMS).
Jenny Nelson was nominated by Zach Berg to receive the 2024 Facilities Award of Excellence for the MASMS Metro Chapter Award at the annual MASMS conference held on October 3.
This award recognizes an outstanding facility worker who is not in a management position. The person may be on the schools custodial, grounds or maintenance staff.
The award is selected from nominations based on seven criteria to include an exemplary work ethic, stewardship of school property, Brings Joy!, creative and takes initiative, promotion of sustainability methods, mentors others and represent the community in a positive manner.
The Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals (also known as MASMS) is a professional organization committed to promoting excellence in the operation and care of educational facilities. It is a group of over 900 individuals in the areas of facilities/grounds/health & safety/operations for Minnesota K-12 and Higher Education organizations. It is a member-oriented, problem solving, professional group committed to facilities management.
Coming up in Community Ed!
The World Groove Movement Starts Oct 16 / 6:30-7:30 PM
Metabolism Boosters & Busters Virtual Workshop Oct 15 / 6-7:30 PM
Board & Brush DIY Workshop Oct 22 / 6-8:30 PM
How to Can Pickled Beets Oct 24 / 5-8:30 PM
Fall Favs Cookie Decorating Class Oct 25 / 5-7 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
What a great turnout we had for Walk and Roll to School this morning! Thanks Vikings for coming out this morning and to members of the NBFD, the NBPD, the city and county for making it such a fun time! SKOL!
Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch (including Fire and Police), and Chisago County SHIP for Walk and Roll to School tomorrow morning at 7:05 am. This fall's event will be hosted by St. Gregory's Church and will take Maple to Grand. See you there!
NBAMS 6th graders designed skulls inspired by the Mexican celebration known as Day of the Dead. Our focus was on shape, color and pattern. Art teacher, Mrs. Falen, told students to think of a special loved one to help guide their decision-making process.
