The Steller Secondary School Parent Group wishes to invite all new parents and students arriving to Steller since the start of the fall semester and that did not have an opportunity to attend the August 18^th orientation session. The Spring Semester orientation is scheduled for January 12^th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and will be held in Ken’s Room at the Steller. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

The orientation is focused at the parents of students attending Steller, however student are always welcome and encouraged to participate. The orientation is intended to assist in the transition to Steller and to help clarify Steller’s philosophy and day to day operations.

If you haven’t done so, please sign up for the “Flash” email updates. The sign up link is found on the Steller Secondary School website in the upper right corner underneath the “Search Steller” bar and is labeled “RSS STELLER FLASH”. This is one of the key communication tools used to help keep you informed of upcoming activities, announcements and volunteer solicitations at Steller.

Additionally, any current parents and students who wish to assist with this orientation by presenting and providing information on Steller, please contact me at 230-1711 or 907robson@gmail.com – Bruce Robson, 2015-16 Parent Group Chair

Thank you and hope to see your there.

This is a fun and easy way for students to get a HEAD START on the college application and research process. I will be helping juniors and sophomores create accounts on both the common app and college board as well as giving them special tools and techniques when looking for colleges that will best suit them. 

The Steller Library could use help. We are organizing our fiction by genre—similar to the way Barnes and Noble organizes, or the public library.

You can help by stopping by and helping us sort our books. Mornings are best- even if you only have 15 minutes, we would love the help.

This will make our library more accessible and increase circulation. Plus it will be fun—and likely a bit messy. Come join us if you can!

Please email me: hall-jones_jennifer@asdk12.org if interested.

• Yearbooks are $65 and can be paid for in the Steller Office or Online in Zangle
• Art Classes with Jean are $20 and can be paid for in the Steller Office
• Peer Taught Art Classes are $25 and can be paid for in the Steller Office
• Healthy Cooking is $25 and can be paid for in the Steller Office

January’s Month-at-a-Glance features many exciting opportunities for the month. See January Month glance 2016. Please check it out & mark your calendars!

The senior class is putting on the Starry Night Winter Prom this January 23rd. We are looking for white string lights to borrow for the event. If you have lights from your holiday decorations, etc. that we can use, please email Vika M (alaskavika@gmail.com). Thank you!

The Naval Academy summer programs applications are open this month.

–Naval Academy Summer Seminar–

The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high achievers who have completed their junior year in high school. Summer Seminar teaches students about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation’s leaders. Students who are interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation’s service academies and serving the country as an officer, are encouraged to apply for the Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar. Some scholarships are available for tuition and travel on a financial-need basis. Students may inquire after selection.

Application opens on January 13.

Learn More at: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS/index.php

–Summer STEM Program–

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start. If you enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, and learning how things work – even better! Creativity, persistence, and the desire to make the world a better place are also important qualities. Becoming an engineer requires hard work and a good education. Our summer program will be a great start to your career in science and engineering. Applications are now open.

Learn More at: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM/index.php

If you are interested, you may contact Marianne to obtain additional info.

Tuesday Lunch (11:45 – 12:15) and 7th period — Marla, in Marla’s room
Wednesday Lunch (11:45 – 12:15) and 7th period — Jason, in Jason’s room
Thursday Lunch (11:45 – 12:15) and 7th period — Troy, in Jason’s room

All maths help available for all Labs.

Saturday, January 30^th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The holidays are over and it is time to think about our big annual Steller fundraiser event! Mark your calendars and gather your donations! Do you have gently used items that shout out “Creative Exploration”? Something that stirs the creative mind or adventurous soul?

For example:

• Art
• Science
• Culinary
• Music
• Travel
• Outdoor Adventure

Donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you!!!

We are still looking for volunteers. If you would like to help out, please contact Janine Nesheim at 522-6626 or nesheims@gci.net.

Lots of info about FAFSA, scholarships, etc. that you need to know NOW. Click HERE.