Sunrise River School

🎶 Join Us for the Teddy Bear Band! 🎶 Hosted by North Branch Area Community Education 📅 Wednesday, May 28 🕡 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM 📍 North Branch Area Education Center 🧸 B.Y.O.T – Bring Your Own Teddy! Come dance and sing with the Teddy Bear Band at this FREE outdoor event on the playground! Enjoy music, fun, and friends as we celebrate the start of summer. Don’t forget to pack a picnic! ☔ Rain or shine – we’ll move indoors if needed. 🍕 Grandpa Mike’s Pizza Rig will be available for purchase ✨ Fun for the whole family – see you there!

Coming up in Community Ed! Teddy Bear Band Concert May 28 / 6:30 - 7:15 PM Loon Painting Class May 29 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Vistual Class Ages 13 - Adult June 2 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause Virtual Workshop June 2 / 6 - 7:30 PM Summer Wrestling Makes Winter Champions for Grades Entering 5 - 12 Starts June 2 / 6 - 7:30 PM Flag Football Camp Grades Entering 7-8 Starts June 3 / 4 - 5 :00 PM Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13 - Adult June 3 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Father's Day Toolbox Card with Kidcreate Studio (18 month - 6 years) June 3 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM Youth Football Camp Entering Grades 4-6 Starts June 3 / 3 - 4:00 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Mattias Bigbear brought his now famous hoop dancing skills to the Ed Center on Tuesday for a special performance for preschool and kindergarten students. "Mattias wanted to come dance for the students here and was especially proud to show off his dancing to his former preschool and kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Johnson," said Erica Bjerketvedt.

5th grade students in Mrs. John and Mrs. Peters' classes kicked off an end of the year favorite of Mrs. John ~ the Mission to Mars STEM kits. These kits have kids apply their math and science skills in exciting and innovative ways. Students just wrapped up part one of the kits which was the planning phase. Students designed a mission base, energy system, explored touch sensor technology, launched a communication satellite, designed a lander and conducted a variety of hands-on experiments. Part 2 will have students conducting experiments on mars and planning for the return trip.

Coming up in Community Ed! Posture and Osteoporosis Workshop: Building Better Bones Virtual Workshop May 19 / 6 - 7:30 PM Medicare 101 May 20 / 6:30 - 8 PM School of Fish Grades 3 and Older May 20 / 3 - 5:30 PM Vehicle Fair May 22 / 5:30 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

REMINDER: All are welcome to join us for the third Annual Drum and Dance! This year's event is May 16 at NBAHS, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A meal will be provided to guests from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The Grand Entry and the honoring of graduates begins at 6 p.m. More details on the flier.

🚗 Join Us for a FREE Vehicle Fair! 🚒 Get ready for a hands-on adventure exploring awesome vehicles from around our community — fun for all ages! 📅 Thursday, May 22 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 North Branch Education Center – Bus Corral 38705 Grand Ave., North Branch, MN 55056 ✨ Explore: Emergency Vehicles 🚓 Construction Equipment 🚧 School & Garbage Trucks 🚌🚛 Semi Trucks 🚚 Food/Ice Cream Trucks available for purchase 🍦🍔 Hosted by North Branch Community Education & Early Childhood. Don’t miss this exciting community event!

All are welcome to join us for the third Annual Drum and Dance! This year's event is May 16 at NBAHS, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A meal will be provided to guests from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The Grand Entry and the honoring of graduates begins at 6 p.m. More details on the flier.

Thanks to all who braved the construction to be with us for Walk and Roll this morning! The weather was almost as good as the company 😁. Thanks also to all those from the NBPD, NBFD, city staff along with the mayor, and Chisago County SHIP for being a part of the event. We'll see you again in the fall! Here's the photo album: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02j31yA4jnLeJAJhrYF725fKet9WP1h94kpKWKmFTaNWmxPZanHPYtPRbBAAMBDN47l

It's going to be a beautiful morning for Walk and Roll to School! We gather at the public library starting at 7:05 am and begin walking and rolling at 7:15 am. See flier for additional details and we hope to see you there!

Coming up in Community Ed! Tuesday Evening Topics: Unplug and Thrive: Finding the Right Balance with Screen Time May 6 / 5 - 6:30 PM The Art of Aging Well: Peel Years Off Your Bio Age Virtual Workshop May 6 / 6 - 7:30 PM Floral Design of the Month May 7 / 6 - 7:30 PM Cat in Broken Window May 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Tonight, 1st graders present the "Born to Make Music" concert in the large gym at Sunrise. Concerts start at 6 and 7 pm. See flier for further details. To livestream the concerts, use this link: https://youtube.com/live/RQIZDNYeBjE?feature=share

Tonight, 2nd graders present the "Music is Always There" concert in the large gym at Sunrise. Concerts start at 5, 6, and 7 pm. See flier for further details. To livestream the concerts, use this link: https://youtube.com/live/5wT453LFZNY?feature=share

REMINDER: NBAHS is still looking for people who would like to show off their wheels for high school students next Monday afternoon! See the flier for details. It's going to be a great day for a car show; the forecast calls for a high of 79!

📱✨ Unplug and Thrive: Finding the Right Balance with Screen Time Join North Branch ECFE for an evening focused on building healthy screen habits for your family! Learn practical tips to set boundaries, choose quality content, and create a screen time plan that supports your child’s well-being. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dinner is provided from 5:00–5:30 PM, followed by parent learning while kids enjoy activities, story time, songs, and the Move and Learn room! 🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 🕔 5–6:30 PM 📍 North Branch Area Education Center 💲 $10 per family (includes dinner) 📝 Registration required! Register at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651.674.1220 Let’s create healthier screen habits—together! 🌟

Congratulations to Sunrise teacher Jake Harren, who was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award through Education Minnesota Central last week! Jake was introduced by kindergarten teacher Juli Summer, who had this to say about him: Let me tell you about Jake Harren! First of all, he’s a Rockstar! Jake began his career in Spring Lake Park, where he also was involved in the Union as a Building Representative. Since being in North Branch, he has taught Intervention and 2nd Grade - he’s a “Jake” of all trades, according to his work partners! He even dresses up for the kids, most notably his “Clifford” costume! For the NBEA he has been Treasurer. In this position, he has researched and facilitated the purchasing of computers for the Executive Board, as well as setting up a Google Suite for our union. In addition, he has organized member sweatshirts for our members. There are also rumors of presidential leadership in his future! Jake not only shows leadership at school, but also in his community and at church. And he does all this with a one and two year old at home... Finally, Jake is known as being “Mr. Positive” and an all around good guy. Congratulations, Jake!

The Viking Newsletter - April 2025 is now available! Follow the link to check it out: https://secure.smore.com/n/02a75

Coming up in Community Ed! Spring Shakes April 29 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM Social Security Facts and Strategies April 29 / 6:30 - 8 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing May 1 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Youth Pickleball Grades 3 - 9 Starts May 5 / 5:00 -6:30 PM Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts May 5 / 3 - 6:00 PM How Sleep Works: How to Stop a Bad Night's SleepFrom Becoming a Chronic Problem May 5 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia Virtual Workshop May 5 / 6 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Advanced Floral Class is offering floral arrangements for sale just in time to celebrate Mother's Day! This would also be a great way to surprise a staff member during teacher appreciation week! Please view the link (https://gofan.co/event/3565969?schoolId=MN19629_2) to see offerings; price points range $30-$50. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option for 5/8. Delivery is offered to district sites ONLY at this time.

Coming up in Community Ed! Mosaic Birdbath April 24 / 6 - 9 PM GRASP Summer Math and Reading Program Grades K-8 / Registration Ends April 25 Abdominal Strengtheners That Won't Stress Your Back/Neck Virtual Workshop April 28 / 6 -7:30 Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.