The proposal to re-institute Monthly Staff Luncheons was passed in September, first by Parent Group, and then by students in Op Group. The October luncheon was sponsored by Parent Liaisons as a group. We are still seeking that “yet-to-be-named” parent to handle the overall organization. A good deal of the preliminary work is already completed.
Calendar assignments for lunch-dates and Advisory Groups are set:

• Oct. 29–Bob’s & Frank Toni’s
• Nov. 26–Danielle’s & Gerald’s
• Dec. 17–Jean’s & Jennifer’s
• Jan. 21–Jen’s & Jim’s
• Feb 18–Ken’s & Michelle’s
• March 18–Larry’s & Natalie’s
• April 1–Nina’s & Phillip’s
• April 29–Troy’s & Shannon’s

The parent in charge of the overall organization of Staff luncheons would:
• Notify Parent Liaisons & Student Reps of their assigned luncheon dates and send reminders at the beginning of each month. You may suggest themes or types of food–or leave the choices entirely up to the groups. Maintain contact as the luncheon date approaches. I see the actual menu planning, decoration, shopping for supplies or paper goods, providing entertainment if desired, as being the designated groups’ responsibilities.
• Be on site the day of the luncheon to direct students/parents where to store food and locate in-house supplies. (Last year I purchased two sets of tablecloths that fit the staff lounge tables specifically for future luncheons. They are stored in the cupboard marked “Parent Group Supplies for Staff Lunch” in the staff lounge. It would be your responsibility to see they were laundered and returned.)
• Make sure the lounge is cleaned up and leftovers properly stored–we purchased some storage containers last year. Staff will make use of leftovers, but hesitate to throw them away–it may be necessary to purge the frig of leftovers the following week.
If Advisory Groups didn’t like the assigned calendar, it would be up to them to negotiate changes with their Parent Liaisons, and keep you informed.

Please contact Rochelle Wilhelm at 562-2558, or colliebarks@aol.com if you are interested in this fulfilling opportunity for a Parent volunteer.

In attendance: Joe Banta, Robin Wohlforth, Gary Steele, Rebecca Burns, Charles Wohlforth, Barbara Wohlforth, Harlod Greene

We met at 5 p.m. to go over the value statements developed at the Oct 1 all community meeting. Charles had compiled the notes from the meeting, gathering the value statements from the five groups by their commonalities, which produced 11 value commonalities and several more statements that had been made by only one group each. (That document is attached at the end.) He began a discussion on the validity of these groupings, which quickly became a deep and broad-ranging philosophical discussion about Steller.

We first took on the value of academics and doing challenging intellectual work. The group felt this should be broken into two values: one about seriousness and purpose (covering all work, not just academics), and the other about intellectual development/work.

Harlod said that, as the new principal, Continue reading →

As many of you know Eugene is currently recovering from surgery and will be out for the next 3 months.  He is doing well and recovering at home.  If you would like to send him a card or a get well gift please contact Wendy at 742-4963 or williams_wendy@asdk12.org.
Thanks!

The All Community Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 13th has been canceled until a later date.

This site has free downloadable SAT practice questions.  It also has study tips for many of the test sections.

www.satprephelp.com

To the Steller Community.  Here is an opportunity for us as “one” community to request special financing for a special project at our school.  We just need to answer a few basic questions.

*   how will the project meet the ASD school District Program Goals
*   what is the benefit of this project
*   estimated number of students that would be impacted by the project

Please see the attached grant form!

Programmatic goals can be found at :

*   http://www.asdk12.org/school_board/goals.asp

You can begin to work on any pet projects you may have been thinking of and bring them to the next all community meeting [November 13, 2008 in the Steller MPR] to discuss.

Below is a timeline for the grant process beginning with me making the grant process available to our community.

I must have your proposals in my hands by 1:00pm on December 1, 2008. At 1:10 I will leave Steller to deliver what proposals I have to the Director of Secondary Education.

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School-Based Legislative Grant Proposed Project Timelines for 2008

November 3rd – Principals receive forms and begin community process

December 1st – Forms to Executive Directors

December 8th – Forms to Facilities Purchasing

January 9  – Submission of approved projects list to CRAC

January 14  – CRAC meeting

January 31st  — To the Superintendent

February 2009  – To the Legislature

Nov 5, Weds-Ad Board Meeting, 5:30-7pm, Ken’s Room

Nov 4&5, Tues & Weds-Winter Intensive registration during lunch.

Nov 5, Weds-Financial Aid Night, 5:30-7pm, Room TBA.     See post below.

Nov 5, Weds- SAT registration deadline for Dec.6th test.  See Karen in library for information.

Nov 13, Thurs- All Community Meeting, 7-9pm, MPR

Nov 18, Tues- 2nd quarter Mid-Quarters report. Copy mailed home.

Nov 19, Weds- Parent Meeting, 5:30pm, Ken’s Room

***Nov 20, Thurs-Ad Board Meeting, 12noon-12:40, Danielle’s Room

Nov 21, Fri- NOVEMBER DANCE, 7-11pm, MPR

Nov 27 & 28, Thurs & Fri- Thanksgiving Break.  No school

***note change

Dec 2, Tue- Choir & Orchestra Concert, 2-3pm, MPR

Dec 3, Weds- Ad Board Meeting, 5:30-7pm, Ken’s Room

Dec 5, Fri- End of 2nd quarter at Steller, No school for students

Dec 5, Fri- Dessert & Talent Show, 7-9pm, MPR      More info to follow

Dec 6, Tue- SAT tests, prior registration required.

Dec 8-18, Winter Intensives

Dec 19, Fri- In-service Day.  No school for students.

Dec 22-Jan 2-Winter Break Vacation!!!

Dec 26, Fri- Deadline to register for SAT on 1/24/09. Go online to register:   www.collegeboard.com.