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June 2nd, 2009Next year- a change in what we do
June 1st, 2009Next year Zangle [the new student information system] comes online. This will mean big changes in how we conduct business.
One of the biggest changes will be how we do attendance. Each teacher will take attendance at the beginning of class everyday. Any student that is 20 min. or more late will be considered absent. Depending on whether it is an excused absence or not could affect the over all grade of a student.
In the case of unexcused absences- the teacher does not have to issue make up work. However, if it is an excused absence they will give make up work. What determines whether an absence is excused or not depends on one thing- did the parent call their child in.
To call a child in the parent must contact the school [742-4950] and let us know why and for how long the child will be absent. If a child goes to lunch and does not get back to school in time- a parent after being contacted by their child cannot then call the child in as excused.
However, if a student is having lunch with the parent the parent needs to call the student in for a blue pass prior to the student leaving. Also, if the student has a Dr. appointment or any other type of appointment the parent can call in a blue pass for the student to go to that appointment. Blue passes also count as an excused absence which means that their will be make up work assigned as needed.
All of these changes are due to the new system that is coming online in the fall.
I will have more information for you at the beginning of the year.
Enjoy the summer with your child.
_Harlod
Transcripts Available Now
May 29th, 2009Transcripts are now ready to be picked up for those students who put in requests (either online or in person). Due to end of year meetings the office has shortened hours. You may want to call before you come over to be sure either Cathy or I am in the office.
Friday – May 29 - I’m here until 2:00 pm
Monday – June 1 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Cathy may be here earlier and/or later)
Tuesday – June 2 – 9:00 am (not sure what time I’ll have to leave)
Cathy will be in the office the rest of next week and the following.
If you still need transcripts, please submit your requests via http://www.asdk12.org/parents/studentrecords.asp
Any requests received after June 2 will have to go through Student Records.
We do NOT mail transcripts.
Have a grand summer and I’ll see you in the fall!
Susan
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fund Drive
May 18th, 2009The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Alaska/Washington Chapter is pleased to announce that Polaris K-12 of Anchorage is the 2008-2009 Top Fundraising School in Alaska! Nurse Patty Barker has been coordinating the Pennies campaign at Polaris since 2006 and this was their best year ever, collecting $3,310.21.
We are also very pleased to announce that Steller Secondary School of Anchorage is the Top NEW Fundraising School in Alaska. Nurse Wendy Williams did an amazing job coordinating their first ever campaign and collecting $2,888.32.
Congratulations also to another first year participant, Faith Lutheran School of Anchorage. Their efforts resulted in a collection of $1,257.13. For a school with 58 students, the average raised per student was $21.67.
To date, 43 Alaska schools have raised $38,785 to support blood cancer research and patient services. Thank you!
It’s never too late to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. If you still have donations to turn in please send them to me at the address below. We look forward to working with you again next year.
Congratulations to the Top 10…… (first time participants in purple)
Polaris K-12 School, Anchorage, $3,210.21
Steller Secondary School, Anchorage, $2,888.32
Pioneer Peak Elementary, Palmer, $2,130.98
J H Romig Middle School, Anchorage, $2,116.42
Anchorage Montessori School, Anchorage, $1,609.45
Hanshew Middle School, Anchorage, $1,584
Immaculate Conception School, Fairbanks, $1,499.22
Wonder Park Elementary, Anchorage, $1,470.23
North Pole Elementary, North Pole, $1,270
Faith Lutheran School, Anchorage, $1,257.13
For a complete wrap up of Alaska schools as of May 8, 2009, please see the attached. You’ll also find photos and a thank you from an honored hero.
Barb Wodzin
Campaign Coordinator School & Youth Programs
Local schools making a difference….one penny at a time.
www.schoolandyouth.org/ak
Our mission cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease
and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients
and their families.
http://www.lls.org/wa
Parent/Student/Advisor Conferences
May 16th, 2009Don’t forget to call the office to set up End of Year Conferences with your student’s Advisor. This is a chance to review your child’s successes of the past year and set up personal and academic goals for 2009-10. Schedules are in the office and accessible by calling 742-4950. All students are expected to attend with a parent/guardian. Conferences take place on Wednesday and Thursday of this coming week.
Transcripts
May 15th, 2009Please request transcripts now (official and unofficial) for any student, but especially the graduates. You may request the transcripts online by going to the ASD website and clicking on the Transcript request on the bottom right side. Students may also come into the office and fill out a transcript request form.
Transcripts will not be mailed.
If students request transcripts by May 24 the transcripts will be available to be picked up between May 28-June 4. After June 4th transcript requests will be processed through the district’s student records office.
If you have any questions regarding transcripts please feel free to contact Susan Levy either by phone 742-4950 or via email Levy_Susan@asdk12.org
Thanks!
Steller Olympics
May 14th, 2009May 18 all day
I NEED 6 parent volunteers to help with the Steller Olympics May 18... call me at 742-4961 Two times available 10AM-12 and 12 to 2 PM Larry
Steller Olympic luncheon….
If you are in Ken’s, Jen’s, Troy’s and Gerald’s Team
You should bring fruit for 10 people.
If you are in Shannon’s, Jean’s, Natalie’s, and Nina’s Teams
You should bring chips for 10 people.
If you are in Danielle’s, Jennifer’s, Bob’s, Michelle’s and Philip’s Teams
You should bring 5 sandwiches.
[Bring all food to the KITCHEN before 8:30 am]
PARENT GROUP MEETS
May 12th, 2009Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 Ken’s Room
This will be our last meeting of the year. Topics for discussion include:
- Schedule of meetings next year–When or will there be any? What will it take for Steller Parents to attend?
- Election of Officers–maybe just volunteers?
- Ad Board–we have eight parent seats to fill next year. Is it worth recruiting parent volunteers for these vacancies or has Ad Board become obsolete?
- Parent Volunteers Needed: to help with registration on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 4 & 5, and to help plan the Back to School BBQ on Thursday, September 3.
- Student Funding request for Peace Garden–W. Banta
Re: Senior Projects
May 10th, 2009This article seemed like something parents and staff might really appreciate, with Passages/Wed. Schedule iterations unfolding!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/26/AR2009042602177.html
Steller Stuff Has Arrived
May 9th, 2009
Steller Stuff has arrived. We have a limited quantity of Steller T-Shirts, Hoodies, Cinch Sacks & Water Bottles (bottles are due for delivery this weekend) available for purchase. Troy’s Group took on the work of organizing a design competition, and ordering Steller T-shirts this year, and will have a table set up at lunchtime and after school. We can accept checks made out to Steller Parent Group (because they advanced the funds for the initial printing) and cash, but will not be set up for credit card sales at this time.
If all the merchandise comes in as ordered, we will have:
black hooded sweatshirts in sizes S-XL $33
night blue or chestnut pigment-dyed adult T-shirts in sizes XS-XL $22
deep sea blue organic cotton T-shirts in ladies sizes S-XL $22
blue or green aluminum trek refillable water bottles $11
blue or green cinch sacks $12
navy blue vintage Steller 30 year anniversary T-Shirts sizes M & L $10
In the fall, we will offer more sizes, styles (long sleeve shirts, microfleece, winter hats) and colors on a pre-order basis, but if you’d like to take advantage of the current stock in time for travel, this is the best opportunity.
Parent Group Meeting 4/22/09
May 4th, 2009Welcome and Introductions: The evening opened with a Cello duet, Liz Tix and Laura Jungreis.
Report from the Principal: in writing. Harlod gave an overview of the Earth Day Wednesday Schedule.
Report from Op Group: in writing. A comment was made that if the Op Group minutes were Read the rest of this entry »
Drivers Needed
May 3rd, 2009Attention parents of students in the Peace Garden/Landscape Architecture intensive:
Drivers needed for 2 field trips:
On Thursday, May 7th we are going to APU’s Spring Creek Farm in Palmer. We will leave Steller at 8:30 am and leave the farm at 1:00 p.m.
On Monday, May 11th we are going to the Alaska Botanical Garden, leaving Steller at 9:30 and leaving the garden at 1:30.
If you are available to drive for one or both trips, please email Danielle (Sjoden_Danielle@asdk12.org). Please include how many seat belts you have.
Thanks!!!
Pennies for Patients
May 1st, 2009This year, Steller Secondary School partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s program to raise money to help fund research in finding cures and therapies. Funding also provides patients and their families with information and support. Read the rest of this entry »
Library Closing
April 30th, 2009All books should be returned to the library by the end of school. During intensives I am not at Steller. There is a box in the office near the mailboxes labeled library books. There is a $25 fine for lost books. You may replace a fiction book with the same title, or another similar one ( I will tell you if it’s not suitable). Used books are fine if they’re in good shape. This is usually cheaper than the fine.
Next year we can look forward to EBOOKS…all available, all the time, from the comfort of your own computer. Never overdue! Check the link on the library wiki accessible from the Steller webpage.
Thank you all for a good year, you have done very well with library use. Karen
