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Lottery Time

The time is here for sixth graders and their parents to be thinking about the next school year.

Please encourage your friends and family to consider Steller. An Open House is scheduled for February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Steller, located at 2508 Blueberry Road. This is for parents and students of any grade. There will be a short program about Steller’s alternative program. Staff, students, and Steller parents will be available for questions and small group discussion after the presentation.

SPECIAL DATES AND DEADLINES

OPEN HOUSE (all grades)
February 10, 2011, 6:30-8:00 pm
Steller Multipurpose Room

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE
March 24, 2011 in Steller’s Office
No later than 3:00 pm

DRAWING – March 25th

DON’T FORGET – Lottery applications are required for all students who want to attend Steller including siblings.  If a student is already attending Steller or is on the waitlist they do not have to do a lottery application.  Click here for a lottery application.

Blood Drive Information

Dear Steller Community,

Steller is all about giving back to the community and so I would like to set up the first ever Steller blood drive, as part of the Blood Bank of Alaska sponsored High School Challenge. This program is aimed at recruiting donors and helping schools set up blood drives. In order for a blood drive to occur I need a minimum of 24 students — healthy, 16+, over 113 lbs— who are willing to commit to giving blood.  I have attached both the Parent consent form and Donor Commitment forms as, students under the age of 18 must have a consent form signed. Parents and Siblings you are welcome to give blood as well provided you meet the previously stated requirements.

The blood drive would occur during 4th quarter in either the LIFEMobile or the MPR depending on donor turnout. Donating blood takes 45- 60 minutes in total at a rate of about 5-7 minutes per pint. Every student who registers to donate blood will receive a free Alaska High school Challenge T-shirt. Students who give blood more than once will also receive a certificate of achievement. Students who can’t donate blood can sign up to help during the blood drive.

Steller is the only school in the Anchorage area that doesn’t donate blood annually, please help me put an end to that trend and give back to the community. If you want to help please contact me at adelman.julia@gmail.com.

Thank you very much,

Julie Adelman

Links:

Blood Bank of Alaska: http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/index.html

Eligibility information: http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/donating/index.html

Parent consent form: http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/donating/consent.pdf

Donor Commitment Sheet: http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/drives/new_donor.pdf

High School Challenge Sign Up form: http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/highschool/tools_entry_form.htm

Help during Blood drive form:

http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/highschool/tools_help_form.htm

Scheduling a blood drive: http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/drives/schedule.html

Required Notice to Parents:

2011 Climate and Connectedness Student Survey – Grades 3 – 12 only

The 2011 Climate and Connectedness Student Survey is being administered to provide schools with information about perceptions and experiences related to school climate and student connectedness for use in setting school goals and redirecting resources.  This is an annual survey implemented and analyzed jointly by the ASD departments of Safe and Drug Free Schools and Assessment and Evaluation. The survey will take place between January 18 and February 25 of 2011.

This survey does not require parental permission and will be administered to students in grades 3 – 12. This message serves as a notice to parents about this upcoming survey.

Please follow or type this link to review the survey: http://www.asdk12.org/depts/assess_eval/climatesurvey.asp

My High

Juniors and seniors! Are you juggling a busy schedule, need an additional elective class, or just want a little more flexibility in your life?  Online might be the answer.    MyHigh, ASD’s online program, offers several electives as well as original credit classes in most of the core subject areas. Enrollment is open now! Check with your counselor or visit MyHigh’s website for more information.  Take a class…anytime, any place, for any reason… MyHigh

MyHigh, ASD’s online program, is now offering core and elective courses.  Visit your counselor or the MyHigh website to enroll for second semester.

Albuterol Recall

January 3rd, the US FDA MedWatch reported a Ritedose Corporation voluntary recall of 0.083% Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution. Please go to the recall notice for the container sizes and lot numbers recalled http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm238528.htm.

This product is recalled due to 2.5 mg/3 mL single use vials embossed with the wrong dosage concentration therefore, represents a potential significant health hazard. Consumers should immediately return the affected product to the place it was obtained (i.e. doctor’s office, pharmacy, etc.). For more information, contact Ritedose Corporation 803-935-3995 Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm EST or: recall@ritedose.com.

National Peace Essay Contest 2011

Deadline February 4
High school students can win college scholarships up to $10,000.

The United States Institute of Peace http://www.usip.org/ is holding its annual NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peace-essay-contest .  This scholarship contest is for high school students who are interested in international issues, conflict resolution, peace studies, justice, and human rights.  The 2010-2011 contest’s topic is “GOVERNANCE, CORRUPTION, AND CONFLICT.”  The topic changes every year. The  DEADLINE for the 2010-2011 contest is  February 1, 2011.  Entries must be received by this date.

Educators who are passionate about these issues and dedicated to challenging students to think globally can make the contest a part of their curriculum or encourage students to write essays outside of class work. A study guide on the essay contest topic is available online http://www.usip.org/npec .

The contest promotes discussions among students, teachers, parents, and youth leaders. The contest also improves and strengthens students’ critical thinking, research, and writing skills.

State-level selection categories include the fifty U.S. states, Washington, D.C., U.S. Territories, and American students abroad. First place state-level winners compete for national awards and are invited to a weeklong education program in Washington, D.C. The Institute pays for expenses related to the program, including travel, lodging, meals, and entertainment. The scholarship award amounts are:
+  1 National award, first place:  $10,000*
+  1 National award, second place:  $5,000*
+  1 National award, third place:  $2,500*
+ 53 State awards, first place:  $1,000 each
(*national awards include state award amounts)

For more information, visit the United States Institute of  http://www.usip.org/