Viking Newsletter

A Spring of Celebrations - a message from Supt. Paul

Adapted bowling takes 3rd at state!

2nd annual Drum and Dance is May 20

8th graders learn about dangers of drugs and alcohol

Girls Track qualifies for State True Team Meet

Enroll in Kindergarten today!

Community Ed May/June Highlights

Announcements

Amelia Bjerketvedt is 2nd in the world!

Sunrise is PLTW Distinguished School

5th graders headed to Mars

NBAEC concert photos and livestream

Enroll in Kindergarten today

Dear Families,

What a great spring we are having at NBAPS!

On May 8 we held our twice-annual Walk and Roll to school event, and we were joined by over 200 participants! The event provided a wonderful opportunity to walk and talk with a variety of people. One memorable chat was with a parent who shared insightful stories about our community and their hopes for their child's education. I also listened to an elementary student bubbling with excitement about walking alongside a friend, a moment that highlighted the joy and simplicity of childhood friendships. Additionally, a teacher on paternity leave joined us, eager to catch up with colleagues and students, demonstrating the strong bonds and dedication within our school community. It was a great way to spend time with fellow Vikings!

Last Saturday, May 11, I participated in a "Tour of North Branch" with representatives from the City, School Board and Chisago County Commission. North Branch is such an integral part of Chisago County and I am grateful they took the time to see road projects being considered, the industrial park, progress on road construction, walking trails that provide safe routes to school, hear about our school district priorities, and how we can benefit from alignment between the school district, city and county as we continue to grow.

On Wednesday, May 15, the North Branch area community gave over $169,000 to students planning to continue their education beyond high school. It is astounding how much area businesses, organizations and families generously donate each year to support our graduates, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible amount of support these students receive. Scholarship donors expressed appreciation for the gratitude shown by scholarship recipients. The next day, two of our students found out their donor had planned to attend the event but was unexpectedly admitted into the hospital. In true Viking fashion, these students created videos to express their appreciation for their scholarships. The videos were shown to him the next day at the hospital and it was a priceless moment to see him well up with joyful tears. I continue to be amazed by the young adults that are part of our Viking graduating class of 2024!

As we wind toward the end of the school year, I also want to express my gratitude to all of the students and families we serve, the staff who serve them, and the greater community that supports all of us in that endeavor. Thank you from all of us here at North Branch Area Public Schools. We love to serve you!

SKOL! Vikings!

Sara Paul

Superintendent

spaul@isd138.org

YOU ARE INVITED: Congratulations to Girls Track, which has qualified for the True Team State Tournament! The team will receive a NBFD escort to the tournament this Saturday at 1:15 pm. Come on out to Grand Ave. or Maple St. to see them off and wish them well. The True Team meet is Saturday at Stillwater High School beginning at 4 pm.

See what's coming up in Community Education in the May/June Highlights newsletter. Also, look for "Coming Up in Community Ed" every Friday at the district Facebook page.

May 20 Mental Health workshop

This workshop aims to provide tips and tricks for taking care of your mental well-being and building resiliency skills. Whether you have faced challenges or simply want to be better prepared to support others, there’s something for everyone. Interested individuals can register here or check the flier for more information.

Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer

Your child may be eligible for S-EBT for summer 2024. S-EBT is a federal nutrition benefit that is loaded on electronic cards for families to purchase food. S-EBT is jointly implemented by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). To learn more about the program and qualifications, click here. Access the NBAPS application for educational benefits here.

North Branch 4-8th grade Youth Football Sign Up

Join our Youth Football program where we promote sportsmanship with an emphasis on discipline and teamwork. These positive values build a foundation for future individual confidence, competitiveness, and a lifetime of good citizenship. Sign-up opened May 1st. Please visit https://www.northbranchsports.org/youth-football to sign up and for more details! SKOL!

A huge Viking congratulations to Amelia Bjerketvedt, who has placed 2nd in the world at the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA - the pinnacle of DECA competition. North Branch DECA has its first ever piece of DECA glass! Way to go Amelia!

Get enrolled in Kindergarten today! There are three ways to register - through the NBAPS enrollment center, by calling 651-674-1220, or by scanning the QR code on the flier. Enroll in Kindergarten at NBAPS and get a free t-shirt!

Email: ptepoorten@isd138.org
Website: www.isd138.org
Location: 38705 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 674-1000
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Twitter: @nbapschools