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President's Message

10/14/2020

 
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The North Branch Area Education Foundation is dedicated to enhancing student opportunities to achieve excellence!

Our fundraisers are only possible by the generous gifts and donations we receive that help support our vision, “to create a legacy of educational support in our community by building a network of individuals and organizations.” Money raised by the Foundation is donated to North Branch Area Public School District ISD-138 through Grants to benefit the students.

Each year, the Grant Committee reviews the grant applications and awards as many as possible. The committee receives about twice as many applications as there is money. Through your generous support of the Foundation Grants, Fund-A-Dream, and Angel Fund, we are able to help our children experience and learn from a teacher or coach who goes above and beyond the norm to create a lifelong learning experience.

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, this year we have had to Cancel our ‘Designer Purse Bingo’, our ‘Lip Sync Battle’, and now our ‘Perfect 10 Gala’. We are all living a new normal, everything around us has changed, and this period of time is challenging.

Through this, we want to encourage our educators to submit their grant applications, knowing their requests may be very different than in the past. Our hope, is that we may still be able to honor these grant requests.
We can only hope that you will support our mission and make a donation to help us achieve our vision.

WAYS TO GIVE:
~ Make a donation online at nbaef.org
~ Send a check to 5842 Old Main Street, Suite 7-4, North Branch, MN 55056
~ Contact any Board Member directly.
Together we (parents, community leaders, business leaders, and educators) ARE making a Difference!
Thank You for your continued support of the NBAEF and the students of the North Branch Area Public School District ISD-138!

Kim Theis
President, North Branch Area Education Foundation

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Kim Theis, Terry Nelson, Rebecca Chambers, Jessica Young, Matt Lattimore, Mindy Lattimore, Lori Helms, Jenny Gordner, Brett Carlson, Joan Audette

THANK YOU - JOHN GORANSON!

9/28/2020

 
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You may have heard the term “legacy giving” but weren’t sure what it meant. Here’s a basic definition: it is simply planning to make a difference, both for yourself and for a cause that you believe in, through a charitable gift. The goal of such gifts is to “leave a legacy” that can make an impact for future generations.

John and his late wife, Pamela, were both graduates of the North Branch School System. John has decided to honor his Alma Mater by making NBAEF as a Beneficiary on his IRA designated for the Angel Fund.
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We are so blessed for this amazing gift. Thank You!

2020 Perfect 10 Gala

9/10/2020

 
We have made the very difficult decision to Cancel our annual Perfect 10 Gala. The safety of our Community is of the utmost importance to us. We wish you all health and happiness during this time. Hoping the world will improve, and we can all be together again next year, at the Perfect 10 Gala!
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Honoring the Class of 2020!

5/15/2020

 
Checkout this great article, about our local community, celebrating the Class of 2020!

Signs of the times: Yard signs spotlight North Branch Area High School graduates
Isanti-Chisago County Star

Celebrate Our 2020 Seniors!

5/13/2020

 
Please take a moment to drive by and Celebrate our 2020 Seniors! What an Amazing Tribute!

Thank You to MJ Collins Photography, PosteHaste, and Volunteers for making this such a Special Celebration!

​So Very Proud of Our Community! Small Town Strong!

- Board of Directors
North Branch Area Education Foundation
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North Branch Proud

4/6/2020

 
So Very Proud of Our Education Community!

The North Branch Area Education Foundation is in awe of our Education Teams; which includes all staff members, teachers, bus drivers, facility staff, food service staff, janitorial staff, directors, principals, superintendent and leadership!

We watch the NBAPS postings regarding preparation and execution of a new type of learning, Distance Learning! A unique concept for students, teachers, and parents!

From educational materials, online learning, home offices, building shut down preparations, student meal preparation and distribution, communications, and technology infrastructure to make Distance Learning possible!

We applaud your swift action planning, to continue educating our students, in this new and unique learning experience! Thank You, all, for caring about the students of North Branch Area Public Schools and their right and privilege to continue learning!
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- Board of Directors,
North Branch Area Education Foundation

​THANK YOU KWIK TRIP!

2/12/2020

 
Welcome and Thank You to Kwik Trip!  

We were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Kwik Trip (East)!

During the Ceremony, they provided a very generous Donation of $1,000 to the North Branch Area Education Foundation!

We truly appreciate the support from Kwik Trip, as it helps us in our fundraising efforts, to support the kids of North Branch Area Public Schools ISD-138!
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2019 GRANT RECIPIENTS!

2/10/2020

 
​Our 2019 Events helped raise funds for Grants!  Thanks to the support of all who participated, $16,424.61 was designated for Grants!  

Our 2019 Grant Recipients are:
  • Relationships Matter
  • The Viking Voice
  • 4th/5th Grade Soprano Recorder Unit of Study
  • Google Expedition
  • Classroom Calendar Rugs
  • Early Learning Musical Instrument Collection
  • Vertical Endeavors


Each year, the Grant Committee reviews Grant Proposals and awards as many as possible.  The Committee typically receives twice as many Grants as there is money.  Please consider making a Donation to the NBAEF, attending one of our events, or signing up for payroll deduction.  Did you know, if 1000 people each committed to donating $1 per paycheck, NBAEF could give an additional $24,000 in Grants to deserving programs.  Checkout our website, to see Grant Recipients from prior years!
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​THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR 4 DAY RESTAURANT WEEK EVENT!

1/29/2020

 
Thank You to the Dairy Queen, Oak Inn, Dominos Pizza, and Merchants Café for hosting this event!   

Thank You to the Community for visiting our local restaurants!

Your support helped raise over $600 for the North Branch Area Education Foundation!

Money raised by the Foundation, is returned to the education community through Grants, to benefit students of the North Branch Area Public Schools District-138!

Your continued support of our community events is so greatly appreciated!

See you next year, for our '7-Day Restaurant Week' Event!

​Welcome New Board Members!

1/20/2020

 
​Welcome New Board Members!

Matt Lattimore
Mindy Lattimore
Jenny Gordner
Lori Helms
Michelle Braden

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Matt, Mindy, Jenny, Lori, Kelly, and Michelle to the North Branch Area Education Foundation, Board of Directors.  We look forward to working together, as we further our mission, of dedication to enhancing opportunities to achieve excellence, for students of North Branch Area Public Schools ISD-138.  

Please join me in welcoming our new Directors!
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