Sunburst Schools

For parents of seniors, here is a link to an informative article outlining the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) changes! https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/08/06/fafsa-simplified-2024-25-what-to-expect/70441059007/?scrlybrkr=34c2ed3f

It's that time of year... FCCLA is selling wreaths again! I know we're in the midst of Halloween and fall fun, but FCCLA will be selling Christmas wreaths until November 3rd. Orders will be placed early so you can receive your beautiful holiday wreaths just after Thanksgiving. Please consider ordering an evergreen decoration from one of our awesome FCCLA members. We are trying to earn money for our State trip to Bozeman. Feel free to check out our website. Reach out to me or an FCCLA member if you would like to purchase a wreath. Thanks! https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/sunburstfccla

1st Graders did several activities finishing up their bat nonfiction unit in their very own bat cave!

Flu Shots The Toole County Health Department will be visiting Sunburst Schools on Tuesday, October 17, from 9:00-11:30am to give flu shots. Forms were sent home with students last week. If you are interested in having your child get a flu shot, please send back the form with your child. If you have questions about the flu shot, please contact the Toole County Health Department at 406-424-5169.

No School Oct. 18-20, 2023 Students will not have school Wednesday, October 18 through Friday, October 20, because of the Teacher MEA Convention. We hope everyone enjoys the five day weekend.

NTCHS Pop Concert The NTCHS 7th-12th grade Pop concert will be held on Tuesday, October 17th, at 7:00 pm in the NTC Auditorium. The concert will highlight musical hits from movies. The concert will also be streamed live on the Sunburst Schools Facebook Page.

No Kiddie Kollege on Wednesday, October 18th as there is no school. We will meet again on Wednesday, October 25th for our Halloween Party!

Picture Day! Tuesday, October 17, 2023, is picture retake day and junior high basketball picture day. Lindsay Sandon Photo + Design will be handling all picture taking duties. If you would like to have picture retakes, please send back your picture packet or contact Lindsay Sandon. Junior high boys and girls basketball pictures will also be taken on Oct. 17. Please make sure students bring their uniform and basketball gear.

Refiner & Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023 Monday, October 16 JH Girls start basketball practice Tuesday, October 17 JH Girls and Boys Basketball Picture Day Wednesday, October 18 (NO SCHOOL) HS Football vs P|D|B @ 7pm – Senior Night Friday, October 20 (No School) JH Basketball @ Havre-St Jude Catholic School (vs. Box Elder): Girls 1:20pm; Boys 2:40pm Saturday, October 21 XC State @ Rebecca Farms in Kalispell: 11am – Boys C runners; 11:50am – Girls C runners JH Basketball @ Havre-St Jude Catholic School (vs. Big Sandy): Girls 10:40 am; Boys 12:00 pm

3rd and 4th graders got cozy with a good book, along with some hot cocoa and apple cider, this Friday!

The kindergarten class made pumpkin pies today. While the pumpkin filling received mixed reviews, the whipped cream was a hit!

The kindergarten class made pumpkin pies today. While the pumpkin filling received mixed reviews, the whipped cream was a hit!

Schedule change: Today'a volleyball match up at Valier will now start at 5:30! Go Refiners!

This week in the FCS room students have made flatbread, whole wheat pancakes and hosted Kiddie Kollege!

2nd graders were sailing through subtracting 2 digit numbers!

5th and 6th grade students attended Starbase Wednesday and engaged in some awesome STEM learning!

Important Picture Information Picture retakes will be on Oct. 17th. JH Basketball pictures will be taken on the same day. Boys will be given their picture forms on Thursday, Oct. 12th. Girls will be given their picture forms on Monday, Oct. 17. Please be on the lookout for these forms coming home with your child. You can also take a picture of the form and send it to Lindsay Sandon.

September Students of the Month Congratulations to senior Nikki Nau and 3rd grader Jordanne Clark for being recognized as September's Student of the Month! Criteria for staff to nominate a student to be recognized are: GO BIG RED! G = Grit O = Ownership B = Belonging I = Inspiring G = Gumption R = Respectful and Responsible E = Engagement D = Determined The student of the month program has returned to NTCHS and Sunburst Elementary. Staff nominate worthy students for this award. Moving forward, new students will be nominated and recognized each month at the Regular Board Meeting . At the JH/HS, Mr. Dunk nominated Nikki Nau, NTC Senior. He stated that Nikki goes above and beyond, is dedicated, determined, and involved in everything. Mr. Dunk stated that her government project was one of the best he has ever had turned in during his teaching tenure. Other teachers noted her diligence and great work ethic. Staff stated that she pushes others to participate and is helpful to others. A coach noted that she broke the XC record because of her grittiness and persistence. Last, it was noted that she is friendly, pleasant and has a positive attitude. At the elementary, Mrs. Richmond nominated Jordy Clark, 3rd grader. Mrs. Richmond read some comments from Miss Aschim that explained how Jordy is positive and bubbly, has a great want to learn, and is a good listener. Mrs. Richmond noted that Jordy works well with others and always goes above and beyond to do her very best. The Sunburst School Board commended these students on being selected as the September Students of the Month. The board took a picture and praised these students for great efforts.

Welcome to ELLIS ISLAND! 3rd grade students are embarking on a journey this week to discover what it was like to be an immigrant passing through Ellis Island in the 1900s. Students prepared for the journey by creating suitcases filled with their most precious belongings and important documents. As then entered the immigration station on Ellis Island, they were greeted by officers and medical examiners to determine if they were well suited to become American citizens. It's been a fun few days, to say the least!!

Nikki Nau - New XC Record Congrats to Nikki Nau who broke the NTC school girls cross country record with a time of 20:19! Good luck to you and your team at state cross country in Kalispell on October 21st!