The Steller Choir is holding a concert in collaboration with the Steller Orchestra in the Steller Multi-Purpose Room on Fri. May 2nd @ 2:20 PM.
Please come out and support our two music groups. Thanks!
Today, Wednesday April 30th, 4-6PM, MPR
“The Taming of the Shrew” is a student-directed, student-acted, and
student-produced show.
Any community member who can make it is invited!
If you have any questions, please contact vandergriff_robert@asdk12.org.
The Early Bird Gets the Worm- Teacher Appreciation Lunch, Weds., April 30th
We are two parents of seventh graders in Troy’s Advisory Group who have volunteered to organize the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon this year. Wednesday, May 6 is National Teacher’s Day, and often the date in many schools for such events. However, at Steller, this date falls in the first week of Intensives, and many members of our staff will be out of the building and unable to attend such an event. Therefore, we have decided to take advantage of Steller’s notorious flexibility and hold our event a week earlier, on Wednesday, April 30—the early-bird gets the worm, so to speak. We already have volunteers to supply decorations, tablecloths, two salads, desserts and beverages. We are seeking other seventh grade parents who will provide two entrees, bread, and a fruit plate/salad to serve approximately 25. Please contact Rochelle Wilhelm at 562-2558 or email colliebarks@aol.com if you can help.
We would also encourage any Steller students or parents who had planned to sing notes or drop tokens of appreciation to staff during the official Teacher Week in May, to, instead, take advantage of this early-bird opportunity before teachers have flown, and students have left the nest of their regular classes.
Thank-you
Rochelle Wilhelm
Renee Evans
The Junior Class is in need of parents to help out with the Spring Prom (Senior Prom). We need parents to chaperone and bring food for the prom.
Call Larry at 742-4961 or email nevada_larry@asdk12.org.
The time is near…. The time is now…. The time will so be gone!!
We need your help to make this an event the Seniors will remember.
World Affairs Coucil: A Teacher Workshop on Persia
The WACA is pleased to announce a teacher workshop on Persia for July 8 - 11, 2008 in Washington, DC. This exclusive workshop will offer 20 teachers the opportunity to meet with State Department officials, academics, and other Persian experts in an intimate setting to gain a comprehensive understanding of Persia’s politics and culture.
This workshop opportunity is open to any high school teacher, department head, or administrator.
Applications are due to Melissa Lawrence by e-mails at melissa@worldaffairscouncils.org or fax at 202-833-4555 by the end of the day on April 10, 2008. WACA anticipates letting applicants know their status after April 15.
There are three parts to the applications:
1) A one page letter of intent from the applicant explaining why this workshop will benefit them and what they intend to do with the information they learned working with other educators
2) A current resume
3) A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s local WAC that describes how the council and educator can work together to plan follow - up activities.
Questions or comments? Please contact Melissa Lawrence at melissa@worldaffairscouncils.org or 202-833-4557.
Join us for this annual fundraising event
on Friday, March 28th at 5:30 pm.
This year’s theme is
Aloha in Paradise.
How can you help?
Come one and all and bring a friend. The more the merrier! Fabulous bargains, the famous Advisory Group Baskets and so much more will be ready and waiting to receive your bid.
FUN AND EXCITING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR STELLER STUDENTS
ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Anchorage Downtown Partnership, our school business partner, invites all Steller students, family members, and staff
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Illumination Station
Selling lighted toys/souvenirs in Town Square
Monday, December 31
2 hour shift choices: 3-5 pm, 5-7 pm, 7-9 pm
Illumination station is an outdoor vendor booth – dress warm; heaters provided
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Children’s Parties
Assist with children’s activities happening prior to the New Year’s Eve Celebration
Monday, December 31
3-5:30 pm
Outdoor activity – dress warm; heaters provided
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Fireworks glasses
Distributing free paper glasses for enhanced viewing of the fireworks over Town Square
Monday, December 31
6-8 pm (fireworks set off at 8 pm)
Outdoor activity – dress warm; heaters provided
*ADP sends each volunteer a personal letter thanking them for their volunteer service that is a nice addition for the college portfolio. Many colleges require 500 hours of documented high school community service.
Picture retakes have been rescheduled to Monday October, 15th.
MAYOR MARK BEGICH TO JOIN STELLER STUDENTS IN READING BANNED BOOKS!
DON’T MISS THIS FUN AND EXCITING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING EVENT!
OUR SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
Title Wave Books this Wednesday, October 3 @ 4:00PM
Banned Books Week Read-Out!
In celebration of Banned Books Week 2007, Mayor Mark Begich, Superintendent Carol Comeau, and Rebecca Sheir, host of NPR’s award-winning show “AK,” will join eight Steller students reading passages from their favorite banned books. Please come and show our mayor that Steller’s uniquely indomitable and intrepid school spirit is alive, thriving, and well since he graduated from these hallowed halls!!!
Steller students will individually and publicly read passages from their favorite banned and challenged books along with local celebrities.
Steller is the only school participating, so this is our turn to shine and we would like a great turnout. Don’t miss this opportunity to show your school spirit and hear a book read publicly THAT THE MAN SAYS YOU CANNOT!!!!!
Questions? Contact Linda, School Business Partnership Coordinator, at samorajski_linda@asdk12.org or 742-4956.
Bob and Jack will be the teacher representatives from Steller attending the Fall Forum, the Coalition of Essential Schools annual Conference, November 8-10th. Steller is looking for a parent and student to attend the conference with them. If you are interested in knowing more about the conference, please go to
http://www.essentialschools.org/pub/ces_docs/fforum/fforum.html
Interested students and parents should submit a brief paper which answers the following questions:
Why would you like to attend the conference?
What would you hope to learn at the conference?
How would you share what you have learned with the greater Steller community?
These can be turned in to Karin in the Steller front office by October 5th. Please take an interest in this opportunity and apply. We are particularly looking for students and parents that would like to explore the possibilities of alternative education but do not have prior experience or knowledge in this area. There is no cost to the participating parent and student other than spending money. Airfare, hotel and food expenses will be covered by the Steller Alternative Education account. Fundraisers such as Steller t-shirt and sweatshirt sales have funded this opportunity.
GIVE STELLER YOUR EXTRA AIRMILES! If you have airfare miles that you could donate to those traveling to the Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum, please contact Jack Davis this week.
Monday, August 27
8:00 - 10:00 12th & 8th Grades Only
10:00 - 12:00 11th & 7th Grades Only
1:00 - 3:00 10th & 9th Grades Only
Course schedules located here.
August 7 Pre-registration
8-10 New-to-Steller students
12 - 2 Returning students
August 8 Pre-registration
8 -10 Returning students
12 - 2 Returning students
August 9 5 pm New Parent Orientation / MPR
August 14 3 pm Lottery Deadline
August 15 Lottery Drawing
August 16 Teachers’ first day
August 17 Inservice day
August 20 Pre-registration makeup
August 21 Inservice day
August 22 Students’ First Day
August 22-23 Student Orientation
August 27 Course Registration
September 3 Labor Day NO SCHOOL
September 6 6 pm Back to school BBQ
September 19 6 pm All Community Meeting
