Author Archives: Steller Parent Group

Volunteer Opportunity for Students and Families

This Saturday the Hospice of Anchorage will host its annual “Heroes of Healthcare” Gala event at the Sheraton Hotel.  They are in need of volunteers for set up this Saturday, April 4. The shifts are 8 – 12noon for decorations and 10 – 2pm for Set up.
Please contact Donna Stephens at Hospice if you are interested and able.
Donna Stephens <donna@hospiceofanchorage.org>

Testing Schedule

On April 2, the 8th and 10th graders will be taking the Science SBA’s.  All
8th graders need to report to the MPR by 8:30.  10th graders A-K Jen’s Room,
L-Z Ken’s room.  All other students will attend classes as normal.  Students
will not have access to Ken’s or Jen’s room until testing is finished.
Please plan accordingly.

Also, attached is a schedule for next week.  Please remember that next
Tues/Wed/Thurs, April 7,8,9 all 7-10th graders will be testing.  Testing
will start at 8:30 so please have your student report to their testing area
on time.  Make sure that your student gets a good night sleep and eats
breakfast.  These two actions can greatly improve their ability to focus
during those long testing periods.  Also, have your student bring a book to
read in case they finish early.

Click here for the class schedule during testing week.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair Update

Remember the UK students’ big fundraiser at Barnes and Nobles on this Saturday April 4th from 11-6. There will be all kinds of events, face painting (we still need a few good face painters, we have simple designs to follow), crafts, Easter and spring gift wrapping, musicians and storytellers( we need a few more of them too!) Please share the vouchers. Tell everyone you know to come on out and say they support Steller from 9am to 11pm that day. The more people who mention us at checkout, the higher a percentage our school will get. If you have any questions, or you would like to help us out, please call Cindy at 227-1620 or email cjames@ak.net.

Drivers Needed

I am taking my Architecture students on a tour Friday, April 3 during 4th period.  I need 2-3 parent drivers.

Drivers may have an interest in touring a residential design project.
Architect: Mark Ivy
Location: Sand Lake area
Time: 10:15 -11:30

Thanks,
Jean

Last Chance

imprezaSeniors, this is your last chance to enter to win a new car.  Your third quarter report card is due to Continental Subaru by April 17, 2009, 8 p.m. All report cards received after that time will be considered ineligible. The winner will be drawn April 18, 2009, 9:00 p.m. AST.  Good Luck!

April Events

Wed Apr 1
11:40am – 12:40pm – Staff Luncheon by Nina’s & Phillip’s AG
5:30pm – 7pm – Advisory Board Meeting – Ken’s Room

Thu Apr 2
Science SBAs

Fri Apr 3
End of Leukemia & Lymphoma Fundraiser
Newsletter Deadline

Sat Apr 4
11:00 am – 6:00 pm – Barnes & Noble Bookfair to benefit Steller UK trip
6:00 pm – Steller Benefit Concert w/ Tom Begich at Side Street Espresso
412 G Street ($10.00)

Mon Apr 6
4th Quarter mid-quarters mailed home

Tue Apr 7 – Fri Apr 10
Morning – Exit Exam/Standards Based Assessment – 7th-10th Grade

Fri Apr 10
Senior Graduation Presentations due to Larry

Sat Apr 11
10:00-12:00 Free Ski Clinic at Hilltop Chalet Followed by Asthma & Allergy Foundation presentation at 12:15

Mon Apr 13
4th Quarter Mid-Quarters

Fri Apr 17 & Sat Apr 18
9pm – 9am – Activity Night

Fri Apr 17
8pm – Continental Subaru Free Car for a Senior Contest deadline

Wed Apr 22
5:30pm – 7pm – Parent Meeting – Tentative – Ken’s Room

Fri Apr 24
Sophomore Day

Wed Apr 29
11:40am – 12:40pm -  Staff Luncheon by Troy’s & Shannon’s AG

May Events

Fri May 1
End of 4th Quarter for Steller
Newsletter Deadline

Sat May 2
8pm – 12mid – Spring Prom at O’Malleys on the Green

Mon May 4 – Fri May 15
Spring Intensives

Wed May 6
5:30pm – 7pm Ad Board Meeting – Ken’s Room

Wed May 13
5:30pm – 7pm – Parent Meeting – Tentative – Ken’s Room

Mon May 18
8:30am – 2:05pm – Steller Olympics/Activity Day

Tue May 19
8am – 11:30am – Presentation Day
3am – 7pm – Graduation at the PAC

Wed May 20 & Thu May 21
Student, Parent, Adviser Conferences

Fri May 22
Teachers’ Last Day

Mon Jun 1
Final Report Cards Mailed

Leukemia and Lymphoma Fund Raiser

lls-photoSo far we have been able to raise about $600 and we have just over a week left…can we double that?

This year, Steller Secondary has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program to raise money to fund research in finding cures and therapies as well as provide information and support to those with leukemia and lymphomas.

We have until 4/3/2009 to collect as much spare change and financial donations as we can for this cause.

Please help our students save lives with the power of a penny!

1. Along with spare change, you can send a check in with your student made payable to: LLS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Pennies for Patients.
2. You can also make a donation online in the name of your student and Advisory Group at www.schoolandyouth.org/wa/donate NOTE: leave both name fields blank and press enter. You will then be able to search a list of schools for Steller and make your tax deductible donation.
3. Steller students are also selling Pennies for Patient Logos at lunch (see photo below).

The top fundraising advisory group will win a pizza party!!!

If you are ever in need of resources to help someone with a blood cancer, please contact your school nurse or LLS. We would be honored to help. For more information regarding LLS, please visit www.schoolandyouth.org/wa or contact Barb Wodzin at barb.wodzin@LLS.org or 888-345-4572, ext. 113.

If you have questions or concerns regarding Steller’s Pennies for Patients fundraiser please contact Wendy Williams, School Nurse @ 742-4963 or williams_wendy@asdk12.org.