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North Branch News – February 28, 2020
Upcoming School Events:
Tuesday, Mar. 3 Bingo Night @ Wild Wolf Brewery 6-8 PM – help us build a new trailer ramp!
Thursday, Mar. 5: BOT meeting 6:30 PM
Friday, Mar. 6: Founding Day Assembly, 2:45 PM
Monday, Mar. 16: National Water Dance Project workshop: 4-5 pm
Wednesday, Mar. 18: NBS hosts author Frank Morelli during the Va. Festival of the Book, 2PM
Saturday, Mar. 21: Parent Work Day 9-3
Tuesday, Mar. 31: BOT meeting 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 2: MS Play @ Rapunzels 1:30 & 6:30 PM
April 6 – 10: Spring Break
New NBS merchandise available starting Monday afternoon! Get NBS t-shirts ($10) and ball caps ($20) featuring our new logo just in time for spring. We also will have new bumper stickers.
National Water Dance Project: Emily Wright Dance is offering a free community dance workshop on Monday, March 16th from 4-5 pm for the students of North Branch school. This workshop is offered in conjunction with the National Water Dance Project, which partners dance artists and community members in the performance of site-specific movement choirs to bring attention to critical water issues. Participants will explore fun movement activities and learn how they can participate in the National Water Dance performance on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Darden Towe Park in Charlottesville. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. No previous dance experience necessary!
Many thanks to…
…Brian Buckley for heading up the team who constructed a railing on our stage behind the Annex! The team included Ezra Hitzeman, David Harr, Ehren Siebert, Andrew Bedotto, Niels Stiltson, John Haverkamp, & Kelly Scott. The Board designated the funds we received from the NBS booth at LockN’ to upgrade the stage.
…Everyone who ordered seeds, bringing in $950 for NBS! Special thanks to Michelle Corbett for suggesting this awesome fundraiser. Seed packages should arrive mid-March.
…Linda Batdorf and Bonnie Holliday for working last Friday’s Jason Aldean concert, which brought in just under $600 for NBS! (Let Bonnie know if you’d like to do the next training. Upcoming concerts include: Dan + Shay, DaBaby, Tool, Zac Brown Band.
Did you know?
…We’ll be celebrating the founding of North Branch School at assembly on March 6th? Founder Charlotte Zinsser Booth will join us to share a bit about the history of NBS. Music is such a big part of the NBS tradition, so you can look forward to a few songs that students have enjoyed throughout the years, too. Please join in the fun at 2:45!
…Several NBS alums will be performing in the Nelson County High School production of “Beauty and the Beast” March 6-8th – see the poster on the main building bulletin board.
…Several NBS alums will be performing in the Western Albemarle High School production of “The Addams Family” March 12-14th – see the poster on the main building bulletin board.
Ways to help NBS…
…Join us for another great evening of Bingo at Wild Wolf Brewing on March 3rd, 6-8PM. Funds from this event will help purchase materials needed to replace the ramp to the trailer over the summer.
…It’s time to bring in your bottles of wine and specialty beer for this year’s Cork Raffle. The drawing will happen at BandFair on May 3. All proceeds go to teacher/staff bonuses!
…Community Events…
…As part of the Virginia Festival of the Book, NBS is hosting YA and Middle Grades author Frank Morelli on March 18th, 2 PM. Our 5th-8th graders will attend, and we invite you to share this event with any homeschoolers you may know in this age range. Morelli’s books include Please Return to; Norbert M. Finkelstein (MG) and No Sad Songs (YA).
…The Dogwood Parade in Charlottesville will be on April 25 this year. Are you interested in organizing or participating in a North Branch entry? Please let Bonnie know!
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