North Branch School

Middle School Spring Play (Online)
2021-04-01 13:30 - 14:00 UTC
The NBS Middle Schoolers present “This Is Your Brain on Social Media: A Cautionary Tale That is in No Way an Overreaction to Teenagers’ Online Habits” by Ian McWethy and Carrie McCrossen.
Please email katrienv@nbsva.org to request a Zoom link to join us for this funny and entertaining look at social media.
(There will be a 6:30 performance also on the same day.)

Middle School Spring Play (Online)
2021-04-01 18:30 - 19:00
The NBS Middle Schoolers present “This Is Your Brain on Social Media: A Cautionary Tale That is in No Way an Overreaction to Teenagers’ Online Habits” by Ian McWethy and Carrie McCrossen.
Please email katrienv@nbsva.org to request a Zoom link to join us for this funny and entertaining look at social media.
(There will be a 1:30 PM performance also on the same day.)

Spring Break
2021-04-05 - 2021-04-09

28th Annual North Branch Golf Classic
2021-04-23 13:00 - 17:30 | Stoney Creek Golf Course at Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford, VA, 22958, United States
Join us on the links for this Captain’s Choice tournament. Putting contest prior to 1 PM shotgun start. Proceeds go to the Naomi Scherr Memorial Scholarship Fund at NBS.
For registration and sponsor forms go to: https://north-branch-school.org/fundraising/north-branch-golf-classic/

Contract Pull Date
2021-04-30 08:00 - 16:00
Friday April 30, 2021 is the last day to pull student contracts without having to pay contracted tuition. Please see the information below from your re-enrollment packet email and contract. You may withdraw from the contract by Friday, April 30, 2021 without owing tuition. You must submit your request for withdrawal in writing or in an email by 4:00 pm on April 30, and you must receive confirmation from Autum that NBS has received your request. After April 30, you are committing to pay the contracted tuition for the year, whether that service is used or not. There is no cancellation of fees or tuition in the case of absence, withdrawal, or dismissal. Staff salaries are paid from tuition so your commitment to these payments is essential for us to plan and meet our financial responsibility to staff.
Message of the Board regarding contracts…
We will not include flexibility in our 21/22 contracts as we did for the 20-21 school year. Our intention is to be fully open and in person for the coming year, with the continued requirement of masks for all and appropriate distancing. We will not offer virtual or hybrid options unless circumstances change dramatically and regional health department and/or state mandates require us to do so. After the official contract drop date of 30 April 2021, we expect families to honor in full all 21-22 contracts.

Bill Staines in Concert
2021-05-02 14:00 - 16:00
Join us outdoors* for Folk Legend Bill Staines in concert. At this time only advanced tickets are available so we can limit our numbers for social distancing. All attendees must wear masks per Executive Order 72 by the Governor of Virginia. Ticket prices:
Under the tents: $25 adults, $5 children, chairs provided.
Lawn seating: $15 adults, $3 children, bring your own chair.
*There is no indoor option available. If the forecast calls for showers, please dress appropriately.
Email Bonnie at giving@nbsva.org for advance tickets.

NBS Online Auction
2021-05-11 - 2021-05-17
Bid on a variety of items! Proceeds benefit the Founder’s Fund and will assist with scholarship support for families economically impacted by COVID. Auction closes at 8PM, Monday, May 17th.
https://northbranchschool.betterworld.org/auctions/north-branch-silent-auction-2021

Virtual BandFair
2021-05-12 15:30 - 19:30
Join us on this site https://north-branch-school.org/fundraising/bandfair/ and on Facebook for great music, a surprise performance, and more!
Please consider a contribution in support of what is typically North Branch School’s biggest fundraiser of the year: Suggested donations: $12 (price of individual BandFair ticket), $36 (price of family BandFair ticket), $100-$500(cost of varying levels of sponsorships.)

Parent Workday
2021-05-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-09 09:00 - 15:00

School closed
2021-05-31

Last Day of School
2021-06-03

8th Grade Graduation
2021-06-03 18:00 - 20:00
This year’s graduation will be a small gathering for 7th and 8th graders and their families.

Parent Workday
2021-08-21 09:00 - 15:00
Help prepare school indoors and outside for the new year!

Preschool Play Day
2021-08-23 09:00 - 10:30
Gathering for students, teachers and parents before the beginning of school.

1st Day of School!
2021-09-02 08:30 - 15:30

Middle School to Triple C Challenge Course
2021-09-03
Middle Schoolers will quickly get to know their classmates as they share the challenge of the course.

School closed for Labor Day
2021-09-06

Back to School Session Preschool - Juniors
2021-09-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-07 18:00 - 19:00
Please attend either the 4-5 pm OR the 6-7 pm session for your children’s class meetings. We hope to see every family; you decide which session works better for your family. If you are able to attend without your children or send just one parent, we will better be able to adhere to our social distancing guidelines in our limited spaces. Please note: children attending will stay with their parents during the sessions to maintain our cohorts.

Back to School Session Seniors & Middle School
2021-09-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-09-14 18:00 - 19:00

Board of Trustees Meeting
2021-09-23 18:30 - 20:00
Adult members of the school community are welcome to attend the open session of the meeting.

NBS Days at the Maze - ticket link!
2021-10-02 10:00 - 22:00 | Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, 462 Winery Lane, Roseland, VA, 22967
Join in the fun at the Blue Ridge Mountain Maze and support North Branch School!
Get your tickets online using the link below and be sure to enter the code “northbranch2021” at checkout. You’ll see a penny come of your total, indicating that NBS will receive 50% of your ticket price. Feel free to share the link and code with friends and family!
https://blueridgemountainmaze.ticketleap.com/blue-ridge-mountain-maze-2021/ Don’t forget to enter “northbranch2021” at checkout in the Discount Code box!

Get “cornfused” in the maze
Take on the obstacle course
Play on the playground
Slingshot a pumpkin across the hillside
Visit farm animals
Pick out pumpkins from the pumpkin patch!

NBS Days at the Maze - ticket link!
2021-10-03 10:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-09 10:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-10 10:00 - 22:00

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2021-10-11
No school for students.

Silhouette Day #1 at NBS
2021-10-12
Photographers Margo Hamilton and Ron Evans have devised a technique that creates silhouettes from photos. The finished portrait is beautiful and children do not have to be still for a long period of time.
They’ll be here on October 12 & October 14, then silhouettes will be available to view later in October. Purchases benefit NBS!
Tips for a great silhouette of your child. Please don’t send your child in a turtleneck on those days. For those with long hair, a ponytail creates the best portrait.

Silhouette Day #2 at NBS
2021-10-14
