Big Sky Eagle News
January 2017
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One Evening in January
On January 19th the Big Sky drama department hosted the 8th annual One
Night in January benefit concert music show. This year’s concert was directed
by Bradie Matt in partial fulfillment of her senior project. Many talented students performed as well as a couple of gifted staff members.
In this Issue:
One Evening in January
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Thanks to DECA
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Lip Dub Link
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News from the Principal
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MCPS Mobile App
The One Night in January benefit concert has been a huge success in the past,
raising money for unique causes. This was a great opportunity for community
members to support an important cause while enjoying a night of wonderful
music. This year’s proceeds were donated to the Big Sky High School Performing Arts.
The Big Sky High School Theatre Department, Troupe 3090, is a student run
theatre company where the students are responsible for all aspects of every
show, ranging from organization and promotion, to lighting and sound. They
work alongside industry professionals to learn the trick-of the trade.
Great job Bradie and to all of the performers.
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Farrar named MEF
Educator of the Year Pg. 3
Missoula Robotics
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Thank You to
First Interstate
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Amazing Staff
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Course Requests
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SOAR Recognition
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December Attendance
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THANKS DECA!
Big Sky DECA contributed $340 for a Traffic Education scholarship during the 8th Grade Showcase. The lucky winner was Mark Krstulich who currently attends Meadow Hill Middle School
and will attend Big Sky next year. Congratulations Mark!
In addition—DECA has been working for about a year and BSHS finally has an
ATM. It is located next to the trophy cases by the office. Some questions you may
have:
 No DECA does not get a kickback (wish we did). We just felt that it was something we needed at our school.
 We do not have access to the money. If there is a problem, the user needs to
contact their financial institution and they will contact Missoula Credit Union.
 Applicable fees apply.
Have you seen it? Big Sky Lip Dub.
Follow this link to watch Bri Canning’s
showcase of all that is Big Sky.
https://vimeo.com/197342241
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NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Big Sky Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are already half way through the school year! In February your student
will start requesting courses for next year. If you would like information about what the course request options are, please take a look at our useful Counseling Department Website (found under
“Departments” on Big Sky Website). There is a description of graduation requirements, courses offered, and even videos that describe some electives. This is a great resource for students and gives
families the information needed to discuss options prior to your student requesting courses.
Additionally, after your student has requested courses you can check on these requests through Q.
Even though the final schedules will not be done for a few months, viewing course requests will give
you information about what your student has chosen. You can click on “Requests” on the left side of
your student’s Q profile to see what he or she is requesting.
I hope these resources give you the information you need to support and guide your student. I am
grateful for the hard work of our counseling staff in making this information more available and accessible to students and families. As always, if you have questions or concerns don’t hesitate to email
or call your student’s counselor.
MCPS LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP
Missoula County Public Schools launched a new communication tool, the MCPS Mobile App, through the Blackboard platform for staff, students, parents and com-munity members on Wednesday, January 18. The mobile
app provides users the ability to select, follow and receive messages from one or multiple MCPS schools. Users will receive school messages through the mobile app that does not require the use of texting or email.
In addition, the mobile app provides easy access to the Q portals, school menus, Aesop (substitute portal), and
more! This versatile app isn’t just for parents! Staff and students can access the Moodle, Google, check
grades and more with ease through their mobile device.
The app is FREE and available now in the Google Play Store, App Store or scan the QR code with any iOS or
Android device.
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FARRAR RECIEVES EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Missoula Education Foundation (MEF) Student Board received nominations for the MEF
High School Educator of the Year award. During the Big Sky High School all-school assembly held on Thursday, December 22, Agricultural Education teacher Richard Farrar
was presented with the MEF High School Educator of the Year Award. Farrar is a Big Sky
High School graduate and has been a teacher in the MCPS Agriculture Education program since 2013. Farrar’s wife, baby and parents were also in attendance.
MISSOULA ROBOTICS TEAM 3216
Missoula Robotics Team was founded seven years ago and is comprised of
students from Big Sky, Hellgate, Sentinel, and other learning opportunities.
There are 30 team members and 8 mentors that meet from October
through April each year. Missoula Robotics recognizes high achievement in
participating students by offering an opportunity to letter each year.
Missoula Robotics Team participates in community outreach by serving as
mentors for elementary and middle school students learning robotics. They
fundraise for robotics competitions to allow for purchasing of materials and
travel expenses. Missoula Robotics students experience personal growth,
scholarship opportunities, and potential career paths in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math.
One of the most exciting opportunities during robotics is currently underway
where students spend six weeks designing and building a robot to participate in a FIRST Robotics Competition. This will
occur April 5th-April 9, 2017 in Calgary. If you are interested in joining, supporting, mentoring, or donating to Missoula
Robotics, please contact Dori Pinkerton at [email protected] or [email protected] To learn more about
the overall program, see www.firstinspires.org Finally, follow the team at: our website: www.mrt3216.org or on Facebook at Missoula Robotics Team 3216.
FIRST INTERSTATE DONATION
The Big Sky High School’s band is one step closer towards purchasing a greatly needed sousaphone ($4000), thanks to
a $1000 donation from the First Interstate Bank of Missoula and a matching grant from the First Interstate Foundation.
Thank you First Interstate Bank for supporting our local students and music programs.
AMAZING STAFF RECOGNITION
We know we have amazing staff here at Big Sky, but sometimes we need to take a moment to
recognize those that go the extra mile for our students and families. This year Janice McGraw—
our Special Education secretary— has started a new tradition with helping our students in need.
Instead of Janice giving her own kids (who are all grown) their birthday money, she is finding Big
Sky students who are in need of financial assistance and giving that money to them. The students
and families have been overwhelmed with this generosity!
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COURSE REQUESTS—INFO FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER
The Big Sky High School Counselors will be going into all the grade level classrooms to help students make their course
requests for next year. The class period time will include presentations on course requirements, courses offered, and
essentials to keep in mind as the students prepare for their next year. In addition, all students will evaluate their transcripts to make sure they are on track to graduate. Students will be made aware of new schedule change policies
which include:
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No schedule changes the first day of school.
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All schedule changes must be completed within the first five days of the semester.
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Students may only change their schedule once. So be prepared when you come in!
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Students cannot drop a yearlong class after the first five days of each semester.
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Class sizes need to be balanced so we cannot move students from a small class into a larger class.
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Students with IEPs need to discuss their desired schedule changes with their Case Manager.
Schedules will only be changed for the following reasons:
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Sequence of courses is out of order (Example: Advanced weight training semester 1/Beginning weight training
semester 2)
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Incomplete schedule. Keep in mind that in some cases, your alternative course had to be used in completing your
schedule.
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You’re scheduled for a course that you did not request.
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Failure of a course that must be repeated.
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A summer school course has been passed.
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A required course to graduate was not scheduled.
SOAR RECOGNITION
This year at Big Sky we are focusing on our SOAR expectations of Show
Respect, Open-Mindedness, Aspire to Graduate, and Responsibility. At
every monthly assembly we honor students and staff for showing these
attributes and now we have gone viral! If you stop at any Noon’s Gas
Station in Missoula, you will see our students who have received this
recognition highlighted on their video screens! Way to go Eagles and
thanks to Noon’s and Cherry Creek Radio!
Here are our SOAR drawing winners for:
December:
9th grade
Abbe Feilzer
Angel Williams
10th grade
Aaron Greer
Kayla McClure
11th grade
Kyle Kemp
Micah Smith
12th grade
Ava Johnson
Caiden Richey
Teachers
Dave Ashworth
Chris South
January:
9th grade
Dylan Helms
Connor (CJ) Scott
10th grade
Emilee Maplethorpe
Mia Sandau
11th grade
Chuck Moua
Andre Sainsbury
12th grade
Natalie Arnott
Emma Bryson
Teachers
Jay Bostrom
Kim Lucostic
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DECEMBER ATTENDANCE
At Big Sky High School, “Every.Minute.Matters.”
Regular attendance is the foundation of higher achievement. Students with fewer than 5 absences each semester, attending 95% of the school year, experience greater academic success and connection to their school. Here’s to those Big Sky
Students who have met that goal during the month of December! Congratulations and keep up the amazing work! You
ROCK!
FRESHMAN
Ables, Everett
Amaya, Jacksun
Andres, Max
Babak, Andrey
Balboa, Maxine
Ball, Jacob
Barrett, Angellie
Bautista, Jasmine
Bautista, Justine
Beagle, Jace
Benton, MacKenzie
Berow, Wesley
Boyles, Bailey
Brass, Donald
Braun, Italy
Brilz, Gweneviere
Burruss, Trinity
Casey, Gage
Cherry, Kodie
Corcoran, Carter
Creel, Willow
Culbreath, Tyler
Daniel, Grace
Davis, Hannah
Denman, Annie
Dickson, Colton
Donahoo, Brandon
Ehli, Kaley
Ehman-Olsen, Trey
Farago, Anna
Farrar, Casey
Feilzer, Abbe
Ford, Matthew
Fred, Everett
Gilbreth, Wyatt
Gill, Allyssa
Gillespie, Jordan
Goldbar, Kaleb
Granbois, Alexander
Hale, Emily
Hanson, Bennett
Harvey, Ryan
Heimark, Grey
Helms, Dylan
Hiniker, Joshua
Holgate, Savannah
Horton, Riley
Ingram, Stockton
Jacobsen, Mya
Johnson, Leif
Jourdonnais, Hannah
Kaneff, Garrison
Kaufman, John
Knowles, Nicholas
Kolar, Hannah
Krell, Isaac
Kuykendall, Krysty
Lange, Andrew
LaRance, Camdyn
Lenox, Shelby
Leonard III, Thomas
Lincoln, Draven
Lockerd, Allix
Long, Gracie
Lovato, Freja
Makela, Ila
Maloney, Sydney
Martin, Keigen
McCullough, Turner
McKenzie, Lakxota
McNeel, Aynslee
Mentzer, Darren
Michels, Ellie
Migliaccio, Gianna
Miller, Cassandra
Millhouse, Ryan
Morris, Madelyn
Morrison, Whitney
Moss, Haven
Normandy, Samuel
Norton, Jillian
Odyk, Whitley
Osterhout, Ethan
Perry, Makenzie
Peterson, Trevor
Phelps, Shawn
Pinkerton, Dane
Pluhar, Corbin
Reagan, Sawyer
Redfield, Daniel
Reevis, Miesha
Richardson, Conner
Richardson, Jalynn
Rowe, Braden
Ruttenbur, Erik
Sautter, Kyla
Scott, Connor
Seymour, Eric
Sharkey, Nicole
Shulzitski, Chance
Skillicorn, Brody
Smith, Ethan
Sommers, Kylie
Stewart, Kasidee
Susott, Jackson
Taylor, Devin
Taylor, Luke
Thomas, Nala
Tonn, Logan
Tooke, Jaden
Turner, Fallon
Turner, Logan
Turner, Teagen
Vargas, Orlando
Veneklasen, Thomas
Weber, Katelyn
Welzien, Trevin
Westfall, Ross
Whipple, Hayden
Willes, Dante
Williams, Angel
Williams, Jacob
Yarbrough, Andrew
Zamudio, Denise
SOPHOMORES
Airhart, Christopher
Arledge, Peyton
Armstrong, Jason
Bailey, Gabriel
Baker, Branson
Ballas, Mitchell
Basile, Madison
Bassett, Kyle
Beach, Jessi
Best, Jimmy
Billingsley, Kylee
Blodgett, Miranda
Blonda, Emma
Boehner, Ethan
Brown, Nicholas
Butler, Wade
Carlson, Bailey
Cawley, Madeline
Chapman, Breanna
Contos, Leilani
Cook, Hayden
Corcoran, Mason
Cornwell, Sierra
Crispin, Conner
D'Amico, Elizabeth
Davies, Kayleigh
Deavers, Andra
Deese, Tyann
Delger, Kaytlyn
Denman, Nicholas
Duffin, Nathaniel
Edwards, Madison
Edwards, Makenna
Evans, Dayton
Flynn-Orosco, Andrew
Foote, Chasity
Foote, Chyanna
Fortmann, Jasmine
Fraser, Dane
Gardanier, Andrew
Gee, Brookie
Gentry, Hannah
Good, Trey
Haines, Gavin
Harrison, Corrigan
Harvey, Zachary
Hauglum, Savannah
Hendrickson, Kalten
Howard, Demi
Jones, Keagen
Jurgensen, Cole
Kern, Jessica
Kingrey, Kyla
Kirk, Sierra
Lorengo, Bleyz
Lovshin, Cole
Maisch, Hallie
Maplethorpe, Emilee
Martin, Dayne
Marx, Adam
Matthews, Alexis
Matthews, Angela
McClure, Kayla
McGreevey, TiLynn
Medina-Lee, Galen
Michael, Jadelyn
Mitchell, Hailey
Mogensen, Nicholas
Monaghan, Emma
Moore, Sarah
Morin, Daniel
Moua, Pachia
Muralt, McKee
Nelson, Connor
Nyirabwiza, Sifa
O'Hern, Darien
Panzeri, Libby
Paxton, Emmarie
Pearson, Jordyn
Peppers, Auberun
Perez, Terrell
Perkins, Macoy
JUNIORS
SENIORS
Arnott, Natalie
Abbott, Hunter
Shadday, Christopher
Banderas, Isabelle
Andres, Kyla
Sheka, Maximus
Boyer, Kirstyn
Austin, Dylan
Silvas, Nicholas
Bruun, Gary
Baeta, Kalyn
Smith, Micah
Bryson, Emma
Baker, William
Smith, William
Caina, Ino Gabriel
Banderas, Cepriana
Solberg, Emily
Canning, Brianna
Batt, Evan
Solberg, Jocelyn
Cannon, Rylan
Beck, Adam
Standley, Saralyn
Chiles, Presion
Bobko, Dmitry
Stansberry, Trace
Cowan, Ashley
Botchek, Jordan
Sutton, Reilly
Crane, Nathan
Burnaby, Kadi
Szabo, Howard
Du, Ashley
Burrell, Jaden
Teigen, Lane
Ewart, Kayleigh
Casselman, Jordan
Templin, Brittany
Fogel, Joseph
Celestin, Lavie
Tipp, Natalie
Fortmann, Jarod
Charles, Logan
Tree, Alysha
Hall, Daniel
Cinfio, Tanner
Turner, Ethan
Hargett, Austin
Cooper, Kasey
Vang, Tswm Seeb
Holmes, Jordan
Crago, Dexter
Vukasin, Makenna
Jacks, Ashley
Culbreath, Zackary
Walsh, Camron
Jackson, Benjamin
Dawson, Aspen
Walsh, Sydney
Jensen, Carlysse
Dutton, Hunter
Webber, Clay
Johnson, Ava
Entzel, Seth
Whitins-Yeo, Hailey
Kammerer, Tanner
Fogel, Daniel
Wiest, Courtney
Kirschenheiter, Tatum
Frandsen, Carson
Wilkes, Cameron
Levison, Rachel
Fussell, Kyle
Wurm, Emily
Long, Bonnie
Gibson, David
Zanto, Sydnee
Lopes, Shannon
Hankel, Shane
Zavala, Nagaly
Malone, Joshua
Harris, Madison
Zhang, Jesse
Marshall, Preston
Himber, Sydney
Zimmerman, Zachary
Mathis, Samantha
Hiniker, Troy
Matti, Matti
Howard, Cameron
McEnaney, Kelsi
Howe, Dawson
McGauley, Daniel
Hudson, Payton
Miller, Halle
Jacaruso, Devin
Mize, Joshua
Jacobson, Samantha
Mlynek, Logan
Janacaro, Levi
Mocabee, Timothy
Jourdonnais, Gabriel
Moore, Kaitlyn
Kelly, Lane
Nordtome, Sophie
Kitchel, Jade
Perry, Rebecca
Lambert-McFarlane, Andrew
Pierce, Cassidy
Laursen, Kattia
Qian, Xiaorong
Law, Matthew
Reinhard, Dylan
Loken, Magnus
Richards, Colton
Louvar, Sydney
Rivera, Natasha
Lowder, Grace
Scheirer, Chelsea
Lyon Delsordo, Betta
Scheuch, Emma Claire
Maldonado, Gabrielle
Short Bull, Michael
McCloney, Kylee
Silveira, Isaiah
McGill, Harrison
Smith, Adisson
McGuire, Kristen
Stygles, Corey
Mclean, Eryka
Swanson, Kevin
McMillan, Jasmine
Sweeney, Megan
McQueary, Kaylee
Tate, Cassidy
McVey, Bradley
Tate, Savanna
Medina-Lee, Alexis
Taylor, Michael
Merritt, Mariah
Taylor, Mitchell
Mohn, McKayla
Thompson, Sidney
Morrison, Mackenzie
Thorsell, Brice
Mortel, Donavon
Tooke, Matthew
Moua, Chuck
Vang, Tsim
Moua, Gao Zong
Vang, Xhea Meng
Murphy, Benjamin
Wakai, Nicholas
Newman, Jayda
Ward, Orionna Eve
Nile, Bailey
Weber, Megan
Notti, Jordan
White, Auriella
Nulliner, Cody
Wilkes, David
Olmsted, Jonas
Williams, Paytience
Pearson, Logan
Yovetich, Nicholas
Peterson, Ethan
Peterson, Keri
Peterson, Zachary
Plasmier, Sean
Quinn, Kailyn
Rasmussen, Jacob
CORRECTION: Betta Lyon Delsordo
Redler, Jacob
Rider, Cassidy
was inadvertently left off the November
Roberts, Makenna
Sainsbury, Andre
Sautter, Jade
Attendance List. Good Job Betta!
Schaff, Sidney
Schmidt, Laurel
Schreckendgust, Jasmine
Seymour, Elliot
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