During the past several years, North Branch programs and teachers have been recognized through the CharlottesvilleFamily Favorites Awards. Let’s keep that streak going and show them that we may be small, but our school community is mighty! Thank you!!! VOTE HERE: bit.ly/FamilyFavoritesBallot Now through January 20th you can choose NBS in the following categories: Page 2 – Festival (Write in […]
St. George 2022: Behind the Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes during “St. George and the Dragon” 2022! Many thanks to Coe Sweet Photography for the photos. (Look for other blog posts with more St. George images!)
St. George 2022: The Show
North Branch founder and “St. George and the Dragon” director, Charlotte Zinsser Booth, describes the play as a patchwork of poems and stories, songs and dance in celebration of the Winter Solstice. Every year the North Branch community gathers on (or close to) the shortest day to help drive the darkness away. There are solemn […]
St George 2022: The Music and Dancing
Music plays a big part in North Branch School’s annual production of “St. George and the Dragon.” From the rousing rendition of “Deck the Halls” that follows the words “Welcome, Yule!” to the playful “Fol-de-Rol” to the haunting “Lament” when St. George falls at the end of the sword dance, music sets each scene. If […]
St. George 2022: Preschool – Primaries
Preschool and Early Primary joined us for the afternoon performance of “St. George and the Dragon,” while Primary Blue – Middle School were in the evening show also. Preschool and Early Primary sang “This Little Light of Mine.” Primary Blue & Primary Yellow were on stage for the Crossfire Dance, “I Wonder Where the Sun […]
St. George – Rehearsing in the Big Room
The Big Room at NBS has been transformed into a stage this December. NBS Founder and “St. George & the Dragon” director, Charlotte Zinsser Booth, has been working with students throughout the month to bring to life the magic of this ancient play. Join us on Tuesday, December 20th, 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM, at […]
African Village Dioramas
Juniors (3rd- and 4th-graders) are spending the year traveling the world! Each unit focuses on a continent. The students will delve into the history, culture, geography, and stories of all seven throughout the school year. As a culminating project for their Africa unit, the students designed and constructed collaborative African village dioramas. Juniors researched the […]
#GivingTuesday 2022
You answered the call to light up minds and spark ideas at North Branch School! Thank you! Because of YOU, NBS met and exceeded our goal, receiving $12,000 in matching donations, and also bringing in a grand total – gifts, pledges, and matches – of over $40,000!!! During #GivingTuesday NBS received 143 gifts. The breakdown […]
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