Merry Christmas to our students, staff, families, partners, and community members!
The Viking Newsletter - December 2023 is now available. Click here to read: https://www.smore.com/esfw2
To read "Winter Wonders: Celebrating Cheer and Community at NBAPS," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Thanks to our guests for a great Patron Tour on Friday. At Sunrise, we were joined by enterprising LWC students there to prepare Viking Vittles packs for students. The next Patron Tour is Friday, Feb. 2. If you'd like to join us, contact Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org.
Futbol is life! NBAHS senior Danna Garcia Velazquez has been given the incredible opportunity to play professional soccer in Mexico, starting in January. She will be playing for the Atletico de San Luis sub19 team. Danna was asked to explain a little more about this opportunity and this is what she had to say:
"It was a long process of tryouts and about 45 selected girls fighting for a spot on the team. I got chosen with a few other girls to practice for the team for a week so we could compete for an official spot with the girls already on the team. Later on I got told that I made the Atletico De San Luis u19 team. They are a semi-professional team in Mexico which is a huge opportunity to play in bigger teams I want to thank my parents who really had a lot to do with this. They always supported me through my decisions. I also want to thank my high school coach Josh Kopp, he really pushed me to fight for anything I wanted. Finally I want to thank another one of my coaches who passed away about 3 years ago, he was like a dad for me and has coached me since I was tiny. He really believed in me and was always there to pick me up when nobody had trust. He is my inspiration to keep playing. After all that was said I am off to Mexico next week and will be training for the official start of the season in January. "
Congratulations Danna!!!
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!
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
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
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!
The Viking Newsletter - November 2023 is now available. Click here to view: https://www.smore.com/xt0er
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
Viking football State 2023 t-shirts are again available for order until midnight, Nov. 12. To order, use this link: https://nbstatetees2023.itemorder.com/
FOOTBALL TICKET INFO:
NBAHS Vikings football is headed to U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time in school history after beating Benilde-St. Margaret in an action-packed 38-27 victory on November 9!
The Vikings play Hutchinson on Friday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets can be purchased from the Minnesota State High School League through Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005F4D1AB69E2B
Tickets can also be purchased onsite. The MSHSL does not offer cash sales. Prices are $10/students and $16/adults.
If you are unable to attend but would like to see the game, the MSHSL works through NSPN (http://nspn.tv/MSHSL) and offers all games via livestream for a fee. It is $10/month or $30/year for a subscription.
Staff are working on the logistics of possibly providing fan buses and there will be more information to come early next week.
Photos from Veterans Day observances are now available! Thank you to the many local veterans who joined NBAPS to observe Veterans Day today: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0kEHAVoBuZvEkZ6eQaUHNhDi4wLFjhSFp7boxT3duUbikgpPcfx3MgSrsPAv6yiXel
