SAT Test Day Checklist INFO HERE.

What Students Need to Know for Test Day

Must Bring

• His or her Admission Ticket

• Acceptable photo ID

• Two No. 2 pencils

• An approved calculator

Can Bring

• A watch without an audible alarm

• A drink and/or snack for the break

Do Not Bring

• Tablets, computers, cameras, or most other electronic devices

• Highlighters, pens, colored pencils

• Books or papers

Timing

• Arrive at the test center by 7:45 a.m.

• The SAT® with Essay ends between 12:50 and 1:20 p.m.

• The SAT without Essay ends between noon and 12:30 p.m.

• SAT Subject Testsâ„¢ end around 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., or 12:30 p.m., depending on whether they are taking one, two, or three tests.

Canceling or Changing Your Test Date

• If you are sick or unable to attend the SAT this Saturday, contact customer service HERE to discuss your options.

Additional Info

• Check for test center closings HERE.

• International policies HERE.

• To confirm which students are registered for the SAT or SAT Subject Tests, please review the Counselor Registration Report HERE.

See Flyer HERE.

The Homecoming Dance is this Friday, September 30th at 7pm at Polaris. Tickets are on sale this week during lunch in the hallway outside the office. $5 for one or $8 for two.

If you are bringing a friend who does not go to Steller, please be sure to sign them up in the office.

Coming soon, Save the Date: FREE Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair hosted by Charter College and sponsored by Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center and Epoch Men’s Health.

WHEN: Sat., October 15, 9 AM – 1 PM.

WHERE: Charter College Anchorage, 2221 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

Please SEE FLYER HERE for all the activities and screenings offered.

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There is an opportunity for a free drive through flu clinic presented by Alaska Regional Hospital at 2801 DeBarr Rd. Limited to ages 13 and older.  See FLYER

Should all students applying to college or other postsecondary institutions fill out the FAFSA?

Do you know what the CSS Profile is?

What kind of scholarships do colleges offer and how do you apply for them?

How does the cost of out-of-state public universities compare to the cost of private universities?

If you don’t know the answer to these questions and you are headed for college, you may be interested in attending a Financial Aid information night.

Steller has a tentative Financial Aid night for parents and students scheduled for Tuesday October 4^th at 6 pm. Please email me by Friday September 30th if you are interested in attending.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens up October 1 to students attending a postsecondary institution the fall of 2017.

Marianne (pedersen_marianne@asdk12.org)

Reminder: Alaska Science and Engineering Fair meeting Wednesday 9/28 – Brian’s room at lunch
This is a great chance to learn about practicing real science individually, or as part of a group. Potential topics will be discussed, as well as how participation can benefit students through scholarships, college applications, future jobs and potentially also prizes and travel. See Brian if you would like a lunch provided.

Jean is looking for (standing) dress forms for her Intensive. We will take good care of them and return them after the Winter Intensive. Please email poulsen_jean@asdk12.org if you can help.

• Tuesday:  Ninja

• Wednesday: 80’s Workout

• Thursday:  Thrift Shop

• Friday:  Formal

The Language Department at the Alaska Native Heritage Center has two free language classes open to the public (space is limited, sign up today!)

Their first class is Yup’ik language class held on Mondays from 6:00pm-8:00pm beginning October 24th – December 19th at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. See HERE.

Their second class is Inupiaq language class held on Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm beginning October 27th – December 15th at the Bering Straits Native Corporation. See HERE.

These classes are multigenerational. The age does not matter.  See recruitment poster HERE.