This weekly news update is published for the Steller community by volunteer effort, sanctioned by the parent forum.
Send submissions to kjfarley@mtaonline.net.
Deadline each Tuesday.
Occasional copies of the Steller News Flash can be found on the bulletin board across from the office.
Aug 29, Fri- Last day of Add/Drop
Aug 29, Fri morning- Nina’s Advisory Group deadline for student sign-up to volunteer at the Imaginarium Booth at the Alaska State Fair. Sign-up in Nina’s room, or contact kjfarley@mtaonline.net for more information.
Sept 1, Mon- Labor Day, No school makes a it a three day weekend!
Sept 4, Thurs-Back to School BBQ 5:30-7:30pm Come meet and greet your Steller family. Parent (and student) helpers needed to set up, BBQ and to clean up. Contact Joe at JBanta@mac.com
Sept 9, Tue- Deadline for SAT registration for Oct 4th testing. Fees apply. Contact Karen in Library.
Sept 12, Fri- Picture Day, MPR
Sept 16, Tues- Mid-quarter reports
Sept 17, Weds- Parent Meeting 5:30pm, Ken’s Room
Sept 18, Thurs- formerly known as “Open House”, (and yet to be renamed with some catchy title). Follow your student on a walkabout of his/her scheduled classes, catch a glimpse of the daily life of your student from Advisory Groups to core classes. Collect valuable handouts, learn about support websites, pay class fees and much more.
Sept 26, Fri- Deadline for SAT registration for Nov 1st testing. Fees apply. Contact Karen in Library.
Sept 26, Fri- SEPTEMBER DANCE, 7pm, MPR
Valued Volunteers (past and current),
August brings one of Alaska’s biggest events of the year, The Alaska State Fair. http://www.alaskastatefair.org/2008/index.html
This year is especially important as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska and the upcoming merger between the Anchorage Museum and The Imaginarium.
As in the past, The Imaginarium will have a large area at the fair. This year the theme is “Space.” The Out to Space Exhibit will be traveling to the fair as with our outreach Planetarium.
I am looking for some of you wonderful volunteers to come out and join us at The Imaginiarum’s tent to greet and meet the public. Because of the nature of the fair it is not necessary to have been a previous or current volunteer to come and help out. Family and friends (14 years old and older) are invited to come and volunteer with us at the fair.
I have admissions passes available for all volunteers
If you bring 2 or more people for a full shift there are parking passes available.
The shifts are 5-6 hours long (but this is negotiable.)
A shuttle is available from the Imaginarium to the fair. (on a set schedule. please contact me for more info)
The shifts are as follows
Mon - Tues 12-4 and 4-8 (12-8 if you take the shuttle)
Friday 12-5 and 5-10
Saturday and Sunday 10-4 and 4-10
Because this is a special event you will get double time in addition to passes and a wonderful and memorable fair experience.
I really hope that you can come and help!
Thanks again volunteers. Your time and efforts are so appreciated and valued. We couldn’t make the Imaginarium what it is without you!
Thanks!!
Karen Kniskern
Volunteer and Visitor Services
The Imaginarium
737 West 5th Avenue Ste G
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2129
Direct (907) 343-0611
Fax (907) 258-4306
If you haven’t already provided contact information for the Steller Directory, please contact Teresa @ 727-7182 or rtrkscott@hotmail.com
This is a vital communication tool for our Steller community. The sooner information is provided, the sooner we can distribute the Directory. Thank you.
Supporters of a national education initiative are making SAT/ACT test preparation software available to all ASD students free of charge.
The initiative provides free PowerPrep software to students in Military Impacted School Districts nationwide. As a military impacted district, all students and educators within ASD may receive the free software, valued at approximately $200. Although this is the fourth year of the program, this is the first time it has been available to ASD. The donation is available through July 2009.
All ASD students, regardless of military affiliation, may request a DVD or CD program through the following Web site: http://eknowledge.com/schools.asp?coupon=9C8CEE9334.
The software will be mailed directly to each individual who places an order. The software donation does not cover shipping and handling charges, estimated at $28.
The initiative is available to hundreds of school districts nationwide and is sponsored by eKnowledge Corporation, a group of National Football League players and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Do you know youth, ages 13-18, interested in leadership, violence prevention and/or the arts?
If so, please let them know about the Lead On Youth Leadership Conference to be held at Alyeska September 24-26th. This mini-summit, co-sponsored by the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) and Allstate will bring together Alaskan youth leaders, community partners and nationally known speakers to improve leadership skills and support healthy communities.
This event will feature youth-led workshops and presentations about how youth and community partners are using theatre, art and media in the state to promote peace and equality. This gathering is also part of the CDC-funded national demonstration project DELTA (Domestic Violence Education Leadership Through Alliances).
See attached flyer and scholarship application.
Contact Rhonda for more information. Rhonda.Johnson@uaa.alaska.edu
This weekly news update is published for the Steller community by volunteer effort, sanctioned by the parent forum.
Send submissions to kjfarley@mtaonline.net.
Deadline each Tuesday.
Occasional copies of the Steller News Flash can be found on the bulletin board across from the office.
Aug 20, Weds-Orientation
8:30 - 10:30 Advising Group Mtg
10:30 - 11:00 All School Mtg
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch
12:00 - 2:05 Class Mtg’s by grade
Aug 21, Thurs-Orientation/All School BBQ
8:30 - 11:30 Class Mtg’s
11:30 - 12:30 School BBQ**
12:30 - 1:45 School Activities
1:45 - 2:05 Advising Group Mtg
**Parent volunteers needed to grill, serve and clean up** Contact Jen or Natalie
Please note: The 10th grades will be attending Birchwood Camp for orientation starting on August 20th and will depart at 11am and return August 21st around 1:30-2pm.
Aug 22, Fri-Class Registration
* 12th and 8th graders will register from 8:00am - 10:00am
* 11th and 7th graders will register from 10:00am - 12:00pm
* 9th and 10th graders will register from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aug 25, First Day of Classes
Sept. 1, Monday- No School, Labor Day Holiday
This weekly news update is published for the Steller community by volunteer effort, sanctioned by the parent forum.
Send submissions to kjfarley@mtaonline.net.
Deadline each Tuesday.
Occasional copies of the Steller News Flash can be found on the bulletin board across from the office.
Supporters of a national education initiative are making SAT/ACT test preparation software available to all ASD students free of charge.
The initiative provides free PowerPrep software to students in Military Impacted School Districts nationwide. As a military impacted district, all students and educators within ASD may receive the free software, valued at approximately $200. Although this is the fourth year of the program, this is the first time it has been available to ASD. The donation is available through July 2009.
All ASD students, regardless of military affiliation, may request a DVD or CD program through the following Web site: http://eknowledge.com/schools.asp?coupon=9C8CEE9334.
The software will be mailed directly to each individual who places an order. The software donation does not cover shipping and handling charges, estimated at $28.
The initiative is available to hundreds of school districts nationwide and is sponsored by eKnowledge Corporation, a group of National Football League players and the U.S. Department of Defense.
This weekly news update is published for the Steller community by volunteer effort, sanctioned by the parent forum.
Send submissions to kjfarley@mtaonline.net.
Deadline each Tuesday.
Occasional copies of the Steller News Flash can be found on the bulletin board across from the office.
Steller is providing a BBQ for all olympiads and cheerleaders on Monday, May 19th. Parent volunteers needed to help setup/dishup/BBQup/cleanup for all of our hungry contestants. Please arrive by 11AM. No need to bring food, but beverages would be appreciated.
Medications cannot be left in the nurse’s office over the summer. It must either be returned to the parent or discarded. Please pick up medications in the Nurse’s Office by 11:00 a.m., TUESDAY, May 20th. Medication not picked up by will be destroyed.
Please sort through the LOST & FOUND box now. Remaining clothes items will be donated after school closes.
Schedule end of year conferences with your student’s advisor for May 21 & 22.
