Sunrise River School

Coming up in Community Ed! Pickleball Lessons Starts Dec 2 / 5-6:30 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing - Dec 5 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Christmas Cookie Decorating Class Dec 6 / 5-7 PM Monthly Meal Planning Virtual Class Dec 7 / 3-5 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

The Viking Newsletter - November 2024 is now available! Read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/yuq7w

Book fairs at North Branch Area Middle School and the Sunrise River School are happening now! Both fairs are located in the media center and are open now through conferences the morning of Nov. 27. Additional information, ewallet set up, and online shopping can be found at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html

Coming up in Community Ed! Winter Card Rubber Stamping Nov 18 / 7-9 PM Medicare 101 Nov 19 / 6:30-8 PM Christmas Cookie Decorating Class Dec 6 / 5-7 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

The NB Amerian Indian Parent Advisory Committee is hosting the Native American Heritage Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 - 7:30 pm, at the North Branch Area Education Center (38705 Grand Ave.). If you've never attended, these events are great fun and a chance to learn too!

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT TONIGHT! THE FENTANYL CRISIS 📅 November 12 | 5-8 PM 📍 North Branch High School Cafeteria 🍕 Free pizza (5:30-6:15 PM) Learn about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning. Hear from experts and families impacted. Hosted by: Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation Chisago County Opioid Action Council North Branch Community Education Come for knowledge, support, and hope. Together, we can make a difference. #OnePillCanKill #FentanylAwareness #OpioidCrisis #CommunitySupport #FightForChange #FentanylFreeFoundation #PAUSE4Life

Our deepest gratitude to the North Branch American Legion and local veterans, who gave up much of their day to be with students and staff across the district! It was such a pleasure to have you with us today to help teach students the importance of honoring those who serve this great nation. Thank you for your service! You can view all the photos from today here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02HMjGHbur7N9TZxqK9yyyXSxfTw5v2JvYAip8VnGNTT64K6EiayUTTmAp9rv3WGCCl

NBAPS is pleased to announce the first Floral Sale at NBAHS! The Advanced Floral Class is offering Thanksgiving floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)! Go to https://gofan.co/event/2137445?schoolId=MN19629_2 to see offerings, but know there are options and price points from $25-$53. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 11/20, 11/26, or 11/27. Arrangements can be picked up at the Ag room at NBAHS or delivered to district sites 11/26. Students will prepare arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds from this sale will fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program at NBAHS, NBAMS, and NALC.

Congratulations to NBAPS's 2024 Leadership in Educational Excellence Award winners! Pictured are (l to r): Juanita Worthley and Lynne Wilzbacher. Pictured separately are Johannah Gillquist and Pamela Newbauer.

Don't miss the 5th graders Veterans Day concert on Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 am. You can listen to the livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/KO7-PUJC6Lc?feature=share It's a wonderful salute to service!

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.

🎃 What an amazing turnout for our UnScary Halloween party last week! Over 350 children and 330 adults joined us for a night full of fun, games, and treats. NBAEC staff, together with the NBAHS National Honor Society, worked together to create an unforgettable experience for everyone. From the trick-or-treat stations to the “UnScary” walk-through, halloween tattoos, carnival games, spider crafts and tasty treats, it was a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a success! 🧡👻

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.

Fourth graders had a blast at the Science Museum of Minnesota on Friday!

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.

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.

The Viking Newsletter - October 2024 is now available! Click here to read: https://secure.smore.com/n/18gca

Tomorrow night is Unscary Halloween! All family members of Kindergarteners and younger are welcome to join us at the NBAEC from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for a trick or treating experience that will include games, crafts, and treats! See the flier for more details and we'll see you then!

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!