Grades were not officially posted at mid-quarter but you will see that all grades for all students are up to date on Parent Connect through Zangle.

It’s Banned Books Week, a time to celebrate the freedom to read and to promote awareness of attempts to remove books from libraries and schools. Everyone is invited to the Banned Books Read-In this Wednesday the 25th at 5:30 pm in the Wilda Marston Theatre at the Loussac Library. Come support Steller readers and hear teens and adults exercise their rights as they read from a selection of books that have been banned or challenged—some even right here in Alaska!

Handing out candy is FUN!  

This is a great volunteer opportunity for our students.

Click HERE for more information and parent consent form.  Sign up is in the hallway at Steller. Leave consent forms in the office.  

 

This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25donation from Target. But that’s only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are potentially huge. Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Steller Secondary School once a week through September 21 or until Target has given away all $5 million. And please forward this  to your friends. Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com.  A Facebook account is needed.

Thanks,

Steller Parent Group

Love books?

Love Steller students?

Then what could be better than spending a morning or two in the cozy Steller Library?  Starting Sept. 30th, Becky (Steller’s current library aide), will be moving to another position in the District and our library will be without an adult for at least a few weeks.  If you can help out by manning the library one day per week from 8:30-11:30, please call the school or email our librarian, Svetlana, at jackson_lana@asdk12.org.

Deadline Friday 5pm!!!

 Students, staff and families are warmly invited to share how they value action ideas that may make our really great school even better by providing more learning opportunities at Steller for every student.

TAKE THE SURVEY

 So far 49 students, 25 parents and 6 staff have taken the survey, how about you?

 How to take the survey?

There are paper surveys in the office, or you can use the online survey at:

Students:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StudentPriorities2013

Staff:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StaffPriorities2013

Parents/Guardian:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ParentPriorities2013

We are seeking a host family for 4-5 months starting in January for Kareem Risha from Palestine.  He is at Steller through  the PAX exchange program, funded by the US State Department, to allow kids from Moslem countries to experience life in America.  He is a smart and polite and has adjusted amazingly well to life in Alaska.  His English is excellent,  he plays soccer and wants to try everything he can  during his stay here.   He plays with the West Tennis team and wants to ski on the ski team.  We have committed to host him through mid January and for the second half of his stay would be flexible in hosting him when his new family is vacationing or otherwise in need of help.  Kareem is the seventh student we have hosted and have had a good experience each time. If you have younger kids in the house the students are like big brothers and sisters.  Our daughter, Kaylin, was an exchange student two years ago and our son, Noah, will be one next year as well.

It is a way to let your family experience the world without leaving your home.   Contact Noah Zimmer at Steller or Rick and Teresa Zimmer at 278-2033.

$500 Yearly Scholarship Available through AES Engineering Solutions

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site   http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Here’s a unique opportunity to see the exhibit of the winning posters from the 2013 Lions Club International Peace Poster contest featuring the international winner and 24 merit winners, including Steller student Molly R.

The Peace Poster Exhibit  will be on the first floor of the Dimond Center from 10AM to 9PM on Friday and Saturday, and from Noon to 7PM on Sunday, September 27-29.

Greetings!
We’re excited to share information about the 2014 International Aviation Art Contest.  This year’s theme –  “Flying Saves Lives” – is especially true in Alaska where aviation is a lifeline for 82% of the communities. We hope you will share this information with your students and look forward to their participation.
Contest rules, entry form, and brochure available at this link:
http://nasao.org/TEST/Center/InternationalAviationArtContest.aspx