Today Sunburst participated in the first speech and debate competition of the year. Congratulations to Nico for getting a third place award for Sunburst schools in the speech category.



We are down to the last week of wreath sales. If you would like to purchase a wreath and have not been contacted yet please reach out to an FCCLA member or Mrs. Ehlers (shehlers@sunburst.k12.mt.us). We appreciate the support in raising funds so our chapter can attend State!

Happy Halloween in 1st Grade!



Halloween Parade!







Marie could also be available on Wednesdays for students. Contact Mrs. Kerfoot or Marias Healthcare if you have any questions in regards to her services.

Just released: this month's issue of the Refiner! Find a link to the digital issue on the school website, under the heading “Parents and Community.”
PT Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 7th, from 4-7pm and on Friday, November 8th from 8:30-11:30am.
Conference slips will be sent home today with elementary students. Please fill out your conference slip and send it back with your child ASAP!

FCCLA students helped out local preschoolers during their Sunburst Smarties Halloween celebration. Way to go Yael, Parker, Nick and Halle!



JHBB vs. Vaughn
The JHBB game vs. Vaughn on Saturday, November 2, will not count towards standings as Vaughn is a 'B' team only.
10am Girls (B game)
11:15am Boys (B game)

In addition to producing monthly issues of the Refiner, our NTC journalism team has published several articles in the Shelby Promoter. Keep your eyes peeled for bylines featuring our local reporters: Kaiden Benson, Christopher Biesemeyer, and Sabrina Martel.
Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for October 28-Nov.ember 2, 2024
Thursday, October 31
HS VB @ Cascade – 6C District Tournament; 2pm vs. Augusta
**Win play @ appx. 8pm
**Lose play @ appx 11:30 am - 11/1
Friday, November 1
JH Basketball @ Valier 5p |6:15p
HS VB @ Cascade – 6C District Tournament - TBD
Saturday, November 2
Speech & Debate @ Havre
JH Basketball vs. Vaughn 10am Girls | 11:15am Boys

From spelunking for vocabulary to studying the bat wing skeletal structure to learning and writing about troglobite creatures, bat cave days were a favorite in 1st grade this week!






Lunch Change
Due to product shortages, we will be having Chicken Strips on Monday (10/28) instead of Chicken Nuggets.
Friday, October 11th, ended College Application Week: a time for seniors across the state to apply to Montana colleges for free. To support the Class of 2025. students and staff wore their favorite college gear. At the end of the day, faculty and a community member shared their college experiences with all junior high and high school students. It takes a village!
District Volleyball Bracket
The Lady Refiner Volleyball team will open up District Tournament action next Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 2pm vs. Augusta. The District Tournament will be held in Cascade, Montana.

Buckle Up for Lauryn
Sunburst Schools wants to thank the Toole County Health Department for bringing Pat and Wendy Goldhahn to NTCHS to speak to our 7th-12th grade students. Pat and Wendy share with students about the importance of buckling up, making good choices, and never forgetting to say "I Love You." They also give students a special blue ribbon to place in their vehicle as a reminder to buckle up!


4th Grade had fun wearing our favorite hats while celebrating making healthy choices during RED RIBBON WEEK!

4th Grade had fun wearing our favorite hats while celebrating making healthy choices during RED RIBBON WEEK!
JHBB & Picture Retake Day!
This Thursday, October 24, 2024, will be Retake Picture Day and Junior High Basketball Picture Day!
Please make sure student athletes bring their uniform and basketball gear.
If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Sandon at 303/587-5807.

Fall 2024 JH Basketball Schedule
The Fall 2024 Basketball Schedule is below. It can also be found on our school website in a downloadable format at the following link.
https://www.sunburst.k12.mt.us/page/athletics

