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Help with Student Recruitment NOW!

It’s new student recruitment season! 

Maximizing new student enrollment is one of the most important things we can do to ensure Steller gets the staffing and resources we need to thrive.  No matter what grade your child is in, this will impact their experience.

We need volunteers to help:

  • at the Alternative School Fair on Saturday, February 10th (Begich Middle School, 12 to 4 pm)
  • at the Steller Ice Cream Social on Thursday, February 15th
  • by presenting at Parent Groups for our feeder schools – especially given the new addition of grade 6 to our school! 

Sign up here

 

 

Changes to SPG Bylaws!

Steller Parent Group has been hard at work conducting a “comprehensive review” of its Bylaws, required every three years, as stated in the current SPG Bylaws.

As an automatic Member of SPG, all students currently enrolled at the School, their parents/guardians, and current Staff are important participants.

 We are now at number 6 of our process: community review. 

The final draft of the revised SPG Bylaws has been sent to the Principal, Staff, and Op Group. 

The committee hopes that all Members will consider the proposed changes and attend the March SPG meeting which will be open for bylaws discussion.

In order to help you understand the process and the changes we have provided both a summary and the draft copy of the full bylaws (see attached)

We encourage all members of our community to take the time to read the changes carefully and encourage you to provide feedback:

  • directly to stellerparentgroup@gmail.com 
  • at the Steller Parent Group Meeting on Tuesday, February 13th
  • at the Steller Parent Group Meeting on Tuesday, March 19.

Voting to approve the new bylaws will take place on Tuesday, March 19th.

Changes and cover letter – 2024 SPG Bylaws

Final Draft – Bylaws 2024.docx

 

Co-chair needed!

Steller Parent Group is actively recruiting for a co-chair to join Dee Dee Zobian this year and continue into the 2024/2025 school year.

This is an opportunity to learn about the position and what is involved from an experienced leader in a low pressure environment. Responsibilities are shared between co-chairs in a way to suit both volunteers.

We have an exciting year ahead of us with lots of interesting things going on including:

  • welcoming a new co-hort of 6th graders
  • implementing the Academy model of learning alongside ASD
  • 50th Anniversary Celebrations in September 
  • continuing to grow Steller Parent Group to meet the needs of our community

Please consider reaching out to learn more about this exciting opportunity. We are happy to meet with you and tell you more about the commitment (its not as much as you might think), as well as all the benefits of volunteering in our community. 

Dee Dee 

chairspg2@gmail.com

SPG meeting Tuesday, February 13

Mark your calendars now and join un on Tuesday, February 13.

All members of the community – students, staff and parents/guardians are members of Steller Parent Group and are encouraged to join, share their ideas and vote on matters at hand. 

Agenda:

  • Hear from Maria, Staff & OpGroup
  • Funding Requests
  • New Committees:
    • Steller Student Recruitment
    • Update SPG Bylaws
    • 50th Anniversary 2024-25
  • Recruitment for SPG Co-Chair & Co-Treasurer

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81880952031?pwd=bVdaaEJQbzU5bGo5VXU1QnE5eU8wUT09 Meeting ID: 818 8095 2031 Passcode: 793010

See here for Agenda and December Meeting Minutes

SPG meeting Tuesday, January 16

 

Mark your calendars now and join un on Tuesday, January 16

All members of the community – students, staff and parents/guardians are welcome to join, share their ideas and vote on matters at hand. 

Agenda:

  • Hear from Maria, Staff & OpGroup
  • Funding Requests
  • New Committees:
    • Steller Student Recruitment
    • Update SPG Bylaws
    • 50th Anniversary 2024-25
  • Recruitment for SPG Co-Chair & Co-Treasurer

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81880952031?pwd=bVdaaEJQbzU5bGo5VXU1QnE5eU8wUT09 Meeting ID: 818 8095 2031 Passcode: 793010

See here for Agenda and December Meeting Minutes

Welcome from Steller Parent Group!

Dear families,

Steller Parent Group wishes you a happy new year! 

The Steller Parent Group is an integral part of the Steller Community and is made up of parents and guardians, students, and staff. You do not need to sign up or pay fees to be part of the Steller Parent group, and all members of our community are welcome to attend  meetings,  share ideas, bring proposals, join committees and vote on matters at hand. 

The purpose of the SPG is to enrich the lives of Steller students through the financial support and leadership from all parents and guardians. We strive to promote parent and guardian involvement in school activities. All of this takes the hard work and dedication of our community members. 

We would like to extend our profound gratitude to our outgoing co-chair Amy Dummann. For the past two years she has generously given her time and attention to help grow our organization and support the Steller Community. We are thankful for her hard work! 

We are currently have a few volunteer needs:

  • Co-chair. Starting asap. You would be working closely with our current chair Dee Dee to learn about the position and continue into the 2024/2025 school year.
  • School Recruitment:
    • Alternative School Fair Saturday, January 24 1 to 4 pm at Loussac Library.
    • Present to our feeder school PTA dates to be determined.
    • Help with Ice Cream Social Thursday, February 8 6 to 7:30 pm at Steller. 
  • Bylaw Review Committee.
  • 50th Anniversary Committee. We want to plan something fun for September 2024! 

We meet in person and online for our  Monthly Meetings.. Everyone is more than welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you! 

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00pm.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out any time. 

Warm regards,

Dee Dee Zobian 

Chair Steller Parent Group

chairspg2@gmail.com