We had a very rainy week. By the end of it, the sun FINALLY came out. Friday was the last day of school before spring break. The students were ecstatic about being back outside, even if the mile run did get postponed. Some kids were dubious about the puddles. Others were ready to play no […]
Assembly for the First Day of Spring
Friday’s assembly was FULL of great performances and presentations from the students. The assembly began with the Primary classes making a grand, skipping entrance complete with a song to welcome spring. The Seniors shared their Ancient Egypt projects, and Primary One told the group about the weights and volumes of their “1,000 things” collections. The […]
In Memory of Naomi Scherr
When word reached the North Branch community of the November attacks in Mumbai, the students and faculty gathered to remember former NBS student, Naomi Scherr. The students created a garden in Naomi’s memory situated where visitors can draw strength from the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which have weathered many a storm through the […]
Friday Assembly
Every Friday, the school gathers in the afternoon for a half-hour assembly. This is a North Branch tradition that is part community meeting, part theater and part musical revue. Younger kids sit with their older book buddies and everyone shares what they have been working on and creating during the week. Krista’s Primary II class […]
Early signs of spring
Our first real snow of the winter came late – March 2nd. School was closed for a day. The snow lingers on the mountain top and in the shady areas of the playground, but it will all be gone by this weekend, when it is supposed to hit the high 60s. The new building is […]
