Younger grades made a cloud mural after learning about the main types of clouds. All grade levels took a walk outside to see the NBCA weather station that’s been in place for several years. The information such as temperature,…
BeNice Campaign
New Branches Charter Academy learned what it means to be nice with the help of the Mental Health Foundation’s BeNice campaign. Click here to watch NBCA’s video on the BeNice Campaign.
Environmental Science Class – School Garden
Students helped prepare the school garden for the upcoming winter season. 1st graders harvested some green bean seeds. 6th graders harvested a 5-gallon bucket full of marigold flower seed heads (wow!). All these seeds will be dried and stored…
Environmental Science Class – Seed Dispersal Challenge
Seed dispersal challenge: students designed and constructed seed carriers from various materials to see which prototype carried the “seed” (wooden bead) farthest away from the “parent plant” (playground tower). Seeds were modeled after nature’s designs of helicopter propellers like…
Free GSRP Preschool
Still looking for a preschool? The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) offers free, high quality, preschool for qualifying 4-year-old children. Many programs still have openings throughout Kent County. Call 616-447-2409 to enroll today!
Student Success with M-Step Testing
This past spring, students at New Branches Charter Academy (NBCA) participated in Michigan’s standardized test, known as the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). Students in grades 3 through 8 were tested in the subject areas of English Language…
Sixth Graders Visit West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
In February, sixth graders visited West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science to explore the great outdoors. There, they tapped for maple syrup and counted tree rings. They finished their day by roasting marshmallows and hot dogs around the fire.
March Means Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH)!
Every year, NBCA participates in Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH). JRFH is a nation-wide fundraiser done mostly in schools to raise money for heart disease, especially in youth. In the 2015/2016 we raised a little over $900. This year, our school goal is…
Meet Our New Environmental Science Specialist – Mrs. Hasenbank!
New Branches Charter Academy is excited to introduce Mrs. Kate Hasenbank, our new Environmental Science Specialist! She is passionate about the environment and loves teaching others about the world around them. Born and raised in Montana, Mrs. Hasenbank loves being…
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser – February 2017
Our school is joining the fight against blood cancers and helping The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fund research and care for patients. Donate HERE to an NBCA student or to our school and help us reach our fundraising goal! The…