This just in: the Fall 2016 Rifle Camp is being held in Eagle River August 11 -13 (Thursday through Saturday). See the flyer below and contact Coach Sam at 350-3510 or sami_ak@gci.net for info.

ERHS Rifle Camp Flyer

Ninth, tenth, and twelfth grade orientation permission slips for our Eklutna overnight field trip on August 22 to 23 are now available here:  Permission Slip  

Bring your signed permission slip with you on the first day of school. Your advisors will be in contact with you about your supply list. We’re so excited to see you soon.

Attention all middle schoolers wanting to participate in Cross Country Running or Girls’ Basketball at Romig Middle School:

Participation forms and fees ($110 per interscholastic sport with a family cap of $390) must be turned in together to the Romig office no later than lunchtime on Friday, August 26, 2016.

Forms can be picked up in the Steller or Romig offices. Just a reminder that in order to participate in ASD athletics, all students must have a current physical, and have completed the ImPACT baseline assessment online at school.

Attached is a flier promoting the upcoming HUGSS (Helping Us Give School Supplies) school supply distribution event being held on Tuesday, August 16. 2016 Hugss Distribution Flyer. For more information call 644-8477, or sign up to volunteer at www.cssalaska.org

The Steller Parent Group would like to welcome new parents and students to the New to Steller Orientation scheduled for Tuesday August 16, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. 

This orientation is focused on information that parents will need but students are welcome to attend. We are glad that you chose Steller and want to make your transition as pleasant as possible.

Important Information: If you haven’t done so yet, enter your email address in the upper left hand corner of the web page to receive our Flash updates via email:

This is a key source of information and notification as to what is happening at Steller.

Commitments are needed for the 11th grade overnight camping trip on August 22, 2016:
Who: Steller 11th grade class
When: Leave Steller Monday August 22nd at 11:30am return to Steller Tuesday August 23rd at 12:30pm
Where: Crow Creek Mine (in Girdwood)
Cost: $35 (includes food, camp fees and gold panning) or $42 (if we also rent the covered pavilion–planning committee will decide later this week) please don’t hold your kiddo back if the cost is a burden–contact me (907-360-9850) or Reed (907-742-4950) directly.
We need:
*   Parent drivers with seats for 35-45 students (have 21.5) –its possible we may be able to get a bus but right now the day won’t happen without committed carpool drivers.
*   Chaperones.  Need 6-10 (have 2–maybe 3)  Split between the following activities:
–gold pan
–hike
–cook/serve meals
*   Volunteers not sure how many needed (have none).  (may, but don’t have to go on trip):
–shop for and pack up food–lists & money will be provided.
–organize gear and food into a trailer.
*   Donors (may, but don’t have to go on trip):
–tent space. Need 55 just in case (have 46)
–sleeping bags if you have them–kids can bring regular bedding too.
–waterproof tarps
–other things I have not yet thought of…I’ll keep you posted!
An email was sent earlier but have only received 16 responses. If you did not respond before or your ability to help has changed please follow the link to, and fill out this  Response Form

We really need everyone to respond by filling out the form. Please be sure to provide an updated email address. Thank you!

Correction: On Tuesday August 23, 2016 Steller’s 8th grade class will be heading out for a team building hike from Glenn Alps towards Hidden Lake. We will be leaving Steller first thing in the morning at 8:30am and returning after lunch, at 12:30pm. We will need parent drivers and chaperones to drive all 55 students and hike with us. If you are able to drive, please email Leigh Anne Bonney at bonney_leigh@asdk12.org with the number of students you can drive, your name, your student’s name, and a contact phone number. Permission slips are attached here fieldtrip permission slip and can be dropped off at Steller or brought in the first day of school on Monday August 22, 2016. More information about what to bring will be sent out closer to hike day, but students will need to be prepared to be outside all morning and will need to bring a rain coat, water, and lunch. This is an easy hike that all students should be able to do unless they are injured or unable to participate in physical activities. Please feel free to email Leigh Anne with specific questions.

The 2016-17 ASD Online Registration is now open and available through August 21, 2016.

Yearly registration is required for all ASD students.  Online registration can be accessed through your parent Zangle account.  The office is opened Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm if you should need help with obtaining your Zangle pin and password or are in need of a computer.

Haley and Janet can be reached by phone at (907) 742-4950 or by email:

stephan_haley@asdk12.org
moffatt_janet@asdk12.org

Student accident & sickness insurance information from ASD is available here: Student Accident Insurance Letter 16-17

It’s time for Summer band classes! The classes run August 2-18–Tuesdays through Thursdays, with a concert at the Alaska Zoo on August 18.

Beginning Band: 5-6pm: learn to play a band instrument. Grades 4+

Advanced Summer Band: 6-7:15pm Play fun movie music while learning advanced playing ranges and reading strategies. New 7th graders+

Jazz/Rock Improvisation: 7:15-8:15pm: Learn the skills for intermediate and advanced improvising.

Info is here: Alaska Band 2016 Registration or online at:
http://www.rickzmusic.com/Icy_Grooves/SUMMER_CLASSES.html