Steller Secondary School

Larry needs one parent volunteer to supervise the graduating seniors on Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center. If you are available, please contact him ASAP!

Click here to email Larry.

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.

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

A Steller parent trainee for the Steller Directory is needed in Fall ‘08. Please contact Teresa Scott at 727-7182 or rtrkscott@hotmail.com if interested. Or, come to the last Steller Parent Group meeting of the school year on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. to discuss putting together the directory for the ‘09-’10 school year. It would be great to have a parent with the time and determination to do this important job. If you’re that parent, let Teresa know. Thank you.

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.

A fun and unique Volunteer Opportunity for students, teachers, parents, and friends.
When:  Saturday, March 1st at 8:30 ’til the last musher goes down 4th Ave.
Where:  Meet Susan at 4th and C.  She’ll be wearing a yellow and black
jacket.
Bring:  Shovel, warm clothes, snacks, and boots
You’ll get:  Front row view, hat, pin, and an arm band
For more info, or to sign up:  Call Susan at 276-6574 or email
’snimon@pobox.alaska.net’.  Please include name, address, and phone in your
message.

What is the Green Star Award? 

A coveted environmental status that is earned through various energy efficiency measures.  It goes beyond recycling paper, cans and plastic.   James C, a student, is trying to organize a group of students, staff and parents to work on energy efficiency at Steller. He’s hoping to earn a Green Star for Steller. Follow the link below to read how Steller can save energy and money. Contact the office and leave a message for James. For more information on some suggested actions, click below.

Steller Energy

The auction has been moved to Friday, March 28th. This will allow more time
for planning and gathering donations. We still needed donations (artwork, gift certificates, services, airline tickets, etc.) We also need parents and students to help gather those donations and help with the auction.
Thanks so much.

Ingrid Parish
230-0415

Jen is looking for parents who can bead and/or knit to come and help out during her knitting and jewelry intensive. Please email Jen (strauss_jennifer@asdk12.org) if you are interested.

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.

Call Kris Natwick at 279-5668, or email her at knatwick@anchoragedowntown.org,.
Questions? See Linda in the Counseling office.

Fun And Exciting Thanksgiving Holiday
Community Service Opportunity
For Steller Students

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Anchorage Downtown Partnership, our school business partner, invites all Steller students, family members, and staff

Holiday Tree Lighting
Private reception for sponsors, dignitaries and military families

Assist children with holiday crafts, pass out craft supplies*
Friday, November 23
3-5:30 pm
Voth Theater (inside next to Discovery Theater in the AK Center for the Performing Arts)

* ADP does all the prep work for you! All you have to do is explain the project to the children and have fun with the little kids, staying cozy warm while you do it, and then you go outside for the Tree Lighting with your family members or friends!

*ADP sends each volunteer a personal letter thanking them for their volunteer service that is a nice addition for the college portfolio.
Call Kris Natwick at 279-5668, or Click here to email her.
Questions? See Linda in the Counseling office.

Steller students Cooper Galvin, Dieter Brander, and Logan Decker, are working to have an Art Day as a Steller Activity Day. These students need support from our community to make this event happen.
We are in need of parents that are creative, are artists, or artistically inclined, or who have friends that fit this description, that would be willing to help make this happen.
Time commitment required:
Thursday, October 25 from 12:45 - 2:05
Friday, October 26th from 8:30-11:45
Contact: Jean or Cooper

Steller students will attend on Tuesday, October 30th, 10:20-12.00, (3rd period), Students may also attend with parents on Monday night from 6:00-8:30.

Parents needed to provide the transportation to the Egan Center on the 30th; students are not permitted to drive themselves. Please contact  Karen Emmel in the Library.

This event is more than simply talking with the college reps.  In the past there have been seminars on Scholarships and Financing College as well as other timely topics.

Need parents and kids to help sell this Sat & Sun! Please contact Mary Tanner at 250-6952