Viking Newsletter

In This Issue

Your feedback makes a difference - A message from Supt. Paul
2023-24 Family Survey
Pickleball Palooza and Homecoming
Viking App– Everything Vikings in your pocket
Early Learning Updates
2023-24 Patron Tour dates
Join us for Walk and Roll to School - Oct. 4
Viking Victory Day

Your Feedback Makes a Difference

Dear Families,

It’s homecoming week and you can feel the excitement from one end of the school district to the other! Homecoming activities are designed for our entire Viking community to come together and experience Viking pride. It is rewarding to see students and staff working together to create such wonderful homecoming memories.

As we start a new school year, we want to hear from you! Last year we benefited from family feedback on district areas of strength as well as areas of improvement. One area of positive feedback was our approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. We also identified an area for improvement and now have a new website and communications platform.

Your feedback is a gift! We would appreciate your input on the 2023-24 Family Survey. It will take approximately five minutes to complete.

Thank you for the privilege of serving you as we continue moving forward together!

Sara Paul

Superintendent

spaul@isd138.org

Homecoming royalty crowned

Congratulations to Homecoming King and Queen Magnus Toussaint and Liberty Nielsen! See scenes from the Homecoming Coronation here.

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2023-24 Family survey- We want to hear from you!

Feedback is a gift! Please take a few minutes to complete the 2023-24 Family Survey. We will use your feedback to affirm what we are doing well and benefit from your ideas to continuously improve. Survey themes will be shared later this fall.

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Supt. Paul is a Fulbright Fellow!

Supt. Sara Paul will travel to Germany with 15 U.S. educational leaders in November, fully funded by the U.S. Congress, to learn more about connecting learning to the workplace. Said Board Chair Tim MacMillan, “What an honor for Supt. Paul, our district and community."

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Pickleball Palooza tonight!

All ages and skill levels are welcome to play in Pickleball Palooza this afternoon 4:30 - 6 pm at the NBAHS tennis courts, and stay for Powder Buff and Powder Puff at the stadium after. Click here for the remaining Homecoming events.

Announcements

Access to educational benefits beyond free meals

Although no application is required to receive the free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is required in order to access other benefits like reduced fees at school. You can access educational benefits by completing the form here or through your WordWare lunch account. If you need assistance, please contact Arle Chambers at 651-674-1011 or achambers@isd138.org.

Early Learning updates

ECFE fall classes are still available! See flier for additional details and register at www.nbaceonline.org.
UnScary Halloween Party - Friday, Oct. 27th 6-7:30 p.m. at the Ed Center.

Over 1000 downloads and counting!

Keep up with district events on our new Viking App- It’s everything Vikings in your pocket. Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. If you haven't already, download the app using links below or QR code above!

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3phcIA7

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3p6NNPA

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2023-24 Patron Tours

Join NBAPS for a half-day tour of the district! Attendees tour each district facility, speak with staff, observe classroom learning, and enjoy a lunch provided by ProStart students. Dates are Oct. 13, Dec. 15, Feb. 2, and April 19. Contact Pat Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org to join.

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Join us for Walk and Roll to School

NBAPS, The City of North Branch, and Chisago County are hosting Walk and Roll to School on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7:05 am, St. Gregory’s Church. See flier for complete details.

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Viking Victory Day

Viking Victory Day is Oct. 4. Special Needs students (boys and girls) of all abilities K-12, and the transition program, are invited to this special event! Wednesday, Oct. 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the stadium. RSVP to jvoss@isd138.org by October 1. See flier for more details.

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About North Branch Area Public Schools

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