A big thanks to Nate, Mary-Jo, and Phil Aschim for coming in and sharing their family Christmas tradition of lefse from Norway with the 1st graders! We hope you enjoy your own Christmas traditions with your family these next few days. Merry Christmas from 1st grade!
Christmas Break
The last day before the Christmas break at Sunburst Schools will be an early release day in which students will get out of school on Wednesday, December 20 at 12pm (noon). School will resume for students on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
12/18/23 Basketball Game Time Change
Boys JV vs. Augusta: 4:00pm
Girls Varsity vs Augusta: 20 minutes after Boys JV
Lady Refiners lose to Cascades 42-34
Refiner boys lose to Cascade 73-9
Refiner boys lose to Dutton/Brady 54-16.
Lady Refiners defeat DuttonBrady 45-22
2nd period Strength and Conditioning completed the "Popeye" workout this week.
During our last Kiddie Kollege class of the semester the students had a surprise visit from Santa! We had a wonderful semester working with these creative, young minds.
Congratulations to the Foods students on their gingerbread creations! Riccardo, Tanner and Cosima entered a creative gingerbread garage. Nikki, Wyatt, Vince, Ella, Gabe, Jayden and Katie entered cookies. All students earned an award! Katie's white Christmas tree stole the show!
We celebrated Claire's decision to sign with Carroll College this week. She earned a track and field scholarship and she plans to study pre-med. Congrats Claire!
KindergARTen-Positive and Negative Space.
Elementary Christmas Concert
The Sunburst Elementary Christmas Concert will be held tomorrow, Thursday, December 14, 2023. The concert order will be as follows:
Kindergarten-2nd Grade: 2:00-2:20 pm
3rd-4th Grade: 2:30-2:50 pm
5th-6th Grade: 3:00-3:30 pm
The program will also be streamed via the Sunburst Schools Facebook page.
On Tuesday, December 12th, members of the Honor Society helped local preschoolers prepare Christmas crafts for their families.
Congratulations to Ella Samsal, Austin Harms, and Ali Nau on their induction into the honor society! Students were honored at this month's board meeting on Tuesday, December 12th.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is excited to welcome new members Austin Harms (senior), Alison Nau (sophomore), and Elizabeth Samsal (sophomore) as official NHS members. These talented students were recognized and official became members at the NHS Induction Ceremony at the December 12, 2023, Sunburst School Board Meeting.
To be part of the National Honor Society, students must be nominated by teaching staff, be a good scholar in the classroom, exhibit leadership, and display character. NHS members are expected to contribute to their school and community by working on service projects that have a positive impact on others.
Congratulations Austin, Ali, and Ella!
November Students of the Month
The November students of the month were recognized at the Sunburst School Board meeting tonight, 12/12/23.
Vivian Taylor, 3rd grader, was the only one present at the meeting.. Mr. Dunk read the positive comments that were written about Vivi and commended her on being a great student. Trevon McKinley, senior, was recognized as the NTCHS student of the month. Maci Mokate, 7th grade, was selected as the Sunburst Junior High student of the month.
The school board commended the Vivian and the other students for their efforts.
Seniors and Families, if you are planning to continue your education after high school, I encourage you to listen to a general financial aid overview session concerning the changes to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): https://www.carroll.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/fafsa-how
NEW FAFSA is to open by December 31st. Before you can begin the application process, students and parent(s) need to obtain a StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) BEFORE the FAFSA process: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
If you have any questions, please contact me at nkerfoot@sunburst.k12.mt.us or call the school.
Congratulations to Claire for committing to Carroll College on a track and field scholarship! The community is invited to celebrate Claire and this exciting accomplishment this Thursday morning, Dec. 14th, in the gym at 8:05. See you there! Go Saints!
Christmas Concert
The JH & HS Christmas Concert will be held tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 12, at 7:00 pm in the NTC Auditorium.
The Sunburst Elementary Christmas Concerts will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023. The concert order will be as follows:
Kindergarten-2nd Grade: 2:00-2:20 pm
3rd-4th Grade: 2:30-2:50 pm
5th-6th Grade: 3:00-3:30 pm
All programs will also be streamed via the Sunburst Schools Facebook page.
Refiner/Wildcat Extracurricular Activities for December 11-Jan. 2
Tuesday, December 12
JH/HS Christmas Concert @ 7pm in the NTC Auditorium
Thursday, December 14
Elementary Christmas Programs starting at 2pm in the Sunburst Elementary Gym
Friday, December 15
Basketball @ Dutton/Brady 4p GJV/5p BJV/6p GV/730p BV
Saturday, December 16
Basketball vs Cascade - 12:30p GJV/ 1:30p BJV/ 3p GV/ 4:30p BV
Monday, December 18
Basketball vs. Augusta 3p BC/4:30p GJV/5:30p BJV/7p GV
Tuesday, January 2
Boys JV/ V Basketball @ Power 5p | 630p