There's little chance the curator notices it once they're working
on the template.

Besides, a checklist with 1 single item looks weird.

monthly_report.md

@@ -92,13 +92,6 @@ Publishing
     otherwise raise the issue to Core Workers and update the
     [list of volunteers](monthly_report#coordinators).
 
-Checklist
-=========
-
-If you feel like it:
-
-- Check [reports written for sponsors](https://tails.boum.org/contribute/reports)
-
 Template
 ========
 
@@ -110,8 +103,9 @@ Template
 [[!toc ]]
 
 XXX: Pick at least 3 highlights of the month (achievements, plans)
-from the monthly reports already send by teams, and write a paragraph
-of prose about each of them.
+from the monthly reports already send by teams, and optionally
+from [reports written for sponsors](https://tails.boum.org/contribute/reports).
+Write a paragraph of prose about each of these highlighted topics.
 
 Metrics
 =======