Seniors,

Please turn in the permission slip for the college fair by Friday October 14.
You can turn them in to Haley or Marianne. We encourage juniors and their parents to attend the fair on Sunday October 16.

College Fair 2016

College Fair Permission Slip

Alaska All Academies
Thursday October 20 2016, 6-8 pm
Bartlett High School – Anchorage

For Anyone Interested in the Federal Service Academies

Get Information about: – Application Process – Congressional Nominations – Academic Programs – Military Programs – Careers After Graduation

Meet with: – Congressional Representatives – Academy Admissions Officers – Graduates – Parents

For More Information Contact Jeffrey Bouton (907) 273-2534

Military Academies 2016

Scholarship opportunity

2016 ACLU scholarship

Our annual auction is right around the corner!  Mark your calendars for October 15^th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and keep those donations coming!  We will accept donations through Tuesday, October 11^th, which gives us two weekends to look through our houses for gently used or unusual items (please no clothes).  Please bring your donations to the office, where donation forms are waiting for your convenience.  THANKS!!!

Please call Janine Nesheim at 522-6626 or email her at nesheims@gci.net if you have any questions or would like to volunteer!

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)