North Branch Area Community Ed

Dear Community Members,

As the new season begins, we're excited to offer a wide variety of classes and activities designed for all ages and interests. Whether you're looking to explore new hobbies, learn alongside your child, or pursue personal growth, we have something for you!

Join us for our engaging parent-child classes, perfect for creating special memories and learning together. Dive into the world of arts and crafts with courses that inspire creativity and fun. And don't miss our adult learning opportunities, where you can enhance your skills, meet new people, and discover new passions.

We look forward to seeing you in our classes this fall. Let's learn, create, and grow together!

Warm regards,

The Community Education Team at NBAPS

651-674-1025

The best time for your child to complete Early Childhood Screening is when they are three years old, but a child may be screened anytime between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten. Screening MUST be completed before kindergarten entry.

Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of your child’s vision, hearing, height, weight and development as well as a brief review of health history and immunizations. During screening, trained professionals will evaluate your child’s development in speech, language, fine and large motor skills, problem solving skills and social-emotional development.

Screening has two major purposes. It is used to determine if a child’s development is on track, and to provide families with information about community and learning resources for young children.

Screening is held at the North Branch Area Education Center. Come visit our bright and beautiful building that community children frequently call “the rainbow school." Screening is offered at least one time per month in the late afternoon/early evening 3:15 pm - 6 pm.

Just give us a call and we will help make a plan for your child. Upcoming screening dates: Sept 19, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24.

Discover the convenience of Youth Connections' flexible child care services, designed to fit your schedule week by week! With us, you only pay for the care you require.

We are currently open for registrations for the 2024-25 school year.

Ready to join us? Visit our website to access and download the Youth Connections registration forms. For any inquiries or to schedule a tour, feel free to reach out to our office at 651-674-1014. We're here to assist you!

Preschool starts the week of September 9! We still have spots available and we do continue to enroll students throughout the school year. Contact and discuss options with Annette Fairbanks, our Early Learning Coordinator at 651-674-1223.

4th and 5th Grade Fall After School Art Studio Starts Sept 18 / 4-5 PM

Ghosts and Goblins Cooking Class Grades 1-5 Starts Sept 30 / 4-5 PM

Pass the Popcorn Please Cooking Class for Grades 1-5 Sept 30 / 5:30-6:30 PM

Young Readers Book Club Grades 2-4 Sept 17 / 4:30-5:30 PM

Registration is now open for students 13 and older to be part of the North Branch Area Esports team! Esports, short for electronic sports, are organized, competitive video gaming events where players, either individually or in teams, participate in virtual games for prestige, prizes, or simply for the thrill of competition. Participating in an esports team promotes social development, academic improvement, and cognitive skills. It fosters inclusivity, offers scholarship opportunities, opens career paths in the growing esports industry, and encourages responsible digital citizenship. Integrating esports into schools can enhance personal growth, academic success, and community engagement for students. Deadline to register is September 6.

Esports Information Meeting - Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6 PM - HS Media Center

Game Match Titles:
● Tuesdays: League of Legends, Splatoon™ 3, Chess, VALORANT*
● Wednesdays: Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate, NBA 2K25, Overwatch 2*
● Thursdays: Rocket League, Madden NFL 25, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, Hearthstone

The pre-season begins September 9, and the regular season starts September 23.

Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3-7 Starts Sept 19 / 4:45-5:15 PM

Flag Football Grades 2 and 3 Starts Sept 30 / 5:30-6:30 PM

3 on 3 League and Skills Camp Grade 3-5 / Starts Sept 30 / 6- 7 PM

3 on 3 League and Skills Camp Grade 6-8 / Starts Sept 30 / 7:15-8:30 PM

Skills Camp Boys Basketball Grades K-2 Starts Sept 30 / 6-7 PM

Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts Sept 9 / 6-7:30 PM

Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Sept 23 / 3-6 PM

Introduction to Estate Planning Sept 10 / 6-7:30 PM

Drafting Your Own Will Sept 11 / 6-7:30 PM

Swedish Painted Board Sept 11 / 6:30-8:30 PM

Pediatric First Aid/Adult CPR/AED Blended Learning Course Skill Check Sept 12 / 5:30-7:30 PM

ABE/GED Classes Starts Sept 14 / 3:30-6 PM

Draft your own HCD and POA Sept 17 / 6-8 PM

Koi Fish Painting Sept 23 / 6:30-8:30 PM

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse Sept 26 10-11:30 AM

ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness Starts Sept 4 / 6:30-7:30 PM

Family Clogging Beginners Ages 8 & Older Starts Sept 12 / 5-5:30 PM

Open Co-Ed Volleyball Ages 18 and older Starts Sept 18 / 6:45-9:30 PM

Open Walking Club at the High School Starts Sept 10 / 4-8 PM

Fitness Center Membership Starts Sept 9 / 5:30-7 AM

Use this link to access our Community Education online registration page.

Email: ebjerketvedt@isd138.org
Website: https://www.isd138.org/
Location: 38705 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN, USA
Phone: 651-674-1025
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools?hc_ref=ARRcMw0sWIs_6KEJHTw-GwiasGYMr29vzqXCkzbnq5JbD6yHDvkMQH3fvmZoLfctMnM&fref=nf