Author Archives: Dee Dee Zobian

Back to School Night and All Community Meeting Thursday Sept. 30

Back to School Night and the All Community Meeting will be in session on Sept. 30!

You will want to check in with your student about their Monday class schedule, and who their advisor is, or you can check in ParentConnection.  Find the schedule and each individual teacher’s Zoom Link here. 

During the first part of the night students and parents & guardians will have the chance to meet each of their teachers and advisor to learn about the classes they are taking and ask questions. 

From Maria

The second half of the evening will be a renewal of the All Community Meeting Tradition and will be jointly hosted by the Steller Parent Group and Steller.

The three pillars of our community –

Student, Staff, Parents & Guardians 

– are all invited to join.

Here is a brief outline of the agenda:

  • ACM Ice Breaker

  • Staff Introductions
  • Welcome from Steller Parent Group & How You Can Get Involved in the School
  • OpGroup Introductions
  • Draw for Steller Spirit Wear T-Shirt 

We look forward to reconnecting and making new friends and hope to see you there!

Kirsten Tschofen

Chair, Steller Parent Group

Steller Parent Group Meeting Notes

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Steller Parent Group meeting of the year. We had an excellent turn out and I hope we can keep up the good rate.

The DRAFT of the meeting minutes are available here 

We are happy to announce New Board Members:

Treasurer: Claudia Liesch

Secretary: Dee Dee Zobian 

We are still looking for a Co-Chair! 

We’d also like to thank the following people:

Finance Committee: Amy Johnson

Fundraising Committee: Claudia Liebsch and Kirsten Tschofen (need 3 more adults and students) 

Requests for Funding for the October meeting are due Wednesday, September 29th.

The agenda for the October meeting will be posted on Sunday, October 10th.  

As always, if you have any questions or comments please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Kirsten

 

Join an SPG Committee!

 

Thank you to everyone – students & adults –  who have used the Sign Up Genius to indicate their interest in volunteering this year. We are excited at how many people have already stepped up!

We are still looking to fill a few committees. Indicating interest in these three groups doesn’t mean you are committing to a leadership position, and you can chose to only help out for one event or activity. 

We especially need a few people – students and adults – with ideas for the Fundraising Committee so that we can create our budget this year.  If we don’t raise any funds we will be limited in how much support we can offer for things like intensives and events and activities. If you are interested please email chairstellerparentgroup@gmail.com. 

Regards,

Kirsten

Help Distribute Food This Saturday

The Steller Outreach Club (SOC) and the Steller National Honor Society (NHS) would like to announce an upcoming volunteer opportunity.  

Please join the Greater Friendship Baptist Church and Congregation Beth Sholom this weekend, Saturday September 18, as we support the Mobile Food Bank.  Meet at the Fairview Recreation Center from 12:30-2:00 p.m. to help distribute food to those battling food insecurity.

#StellerGives 

Submitted by Alana P. 

 

Friday is School Picture Day and Other Things You Should Know

September 17: School Picture Day

Students are encouraged to dress up and bring their best smile to School Picture Day on Sept. 17th! They are also encouraged to check in with their teacher Advisor to see if there is a particular theme or costume that they will be wearing for their group photos.

Parents – pictures will not be available to order before School Picture Day, but you can opt-in for notifications of when pictures will be available to purchase. Find the link below.

https://fitzgeraldphotography.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/steller-secondary/steller-secondary-fall-2021-22/optIn

September 17th: StellerWear Orders are Due!

This is the last week to make an order for StellerWear for the first semester! If you are interested in Steller spirit wear, please look at the link below. We’ve got all kinds of styles of sweatshirts, hoodies, and more!

StellerWear Link: https://www-stellerspirit.itemorder.com/sale

Please return any wayward textbooks you may have hidden in your home! They are lonely, and need to fulfill their purpose in life with new students.

 

Steller Parent Group Zoom Link

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SPG meeting Tuesday, September 14

Join us for the first Steller Parent Group meeting of the year, and find out what’s happening at school, share your ideas, and get to know fellow parents & guardians and staff. 

We meet the second Tuesday of the month (via Zoom for now), and you can find the agenda by the Sunday before the meeting . This month we will be talking more about how students and adults can get involved in the school, and have two requests for funding to vote on.

The Three Pillars of the school are by default all members of SPG – Students, Staff, Parents & Guardians, and active participation in the running of the school is at the heart of the Steller Philosophy. 

Antoinette will send out the Zoom link by email, and we will post it here and on Facebook, once it has been created. 

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Thank you to all the students and adults that have already signed up to volunteer for specific positions, or to be general helpers.  Many hands make light work, and helps develop a sense of community.  For more information about how you can get involved see here

Topic: Steller Parent Group Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 

 

 
Meeting ID: 958 9143 6576
Passcode: 975378
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,95891436576# US (Tacoma)
+13462487799,,95891436576# US (Houston)
 
Dial by your location
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 958 9143 6576
Find your local number: https://asdk12.zoom.us/u/abaFYwOeSd

Student Volunteers Needed

Steller Parent Group is committed to providing opportunities for Steller Students to have a voice in SPG, and to develop new skills and new experiences. In particular we are looking for students to join the Finance Committee, and help write content for the SPG website.  We are also looking for students who can help on an ad hoc basis (for example at events). Time commitment varies and can be flexible.  All students from grade 7 to 12 are invited to participate. 

If you are interested in either of these positions, or would just like to be added to the list when we are looking for general volunteers, please sign up using Sign Up Genius. 

Warm regards,

Kirsten

Chair, Steller Parent Group