Category Archives: General Announcements
Seeds of Change Summer Garden Program
Are you looking for other day camp options for your child(ren) this summer? The Anchorage-based nonprofit Alaska Seeds of Change is looking to hold an interactive summer gardening program to teach youth about how to start, grow, and maintain fresh and local Alaskan produce. A special focus this year will be developing leadership skills.
Workshops will be every Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 to 1:30 starting May 25. No registration is necessary, feel free to drop in.
If you have any questions please contact Kelly Ballantyne at kelly.ballantyne@akseedsofchange.com
TONIGHT! Welcome and Q & A for Incoming Students
Welcome Social and Q & A for Incoming Students: Monday, May 10 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Steller Parent Group will host an online welcome event for incoming students:
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Q & A for new students with current students
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What to expect the first week of school
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About Steller Parent Group
https://zoom.us/j/97391496736?
Meeting ID: 973 9149 6736
Passcode: STELLER
Reminder – Retirement Card for Reed
Steller Parent Group has coordinated a digital Retirement card for Reed with the online tool called Kudoboard. Using the link below, we invite members of the Steller community to post messages of well wishes that display our thanks and gratitude for his years of service to our school. Please share this link widely with anyone you think would like to recognize Reed for the wonderful work he has done to support students, staff and parents.
Selection of our New Principal
Dear Steller Families,
Dr. Bishop and Secondary Education are pleased to share the selection of Maria Hernandez as the new principal of Steller Secondary School for the 2021-22 school year.
Mrs. Hernandez brings a wealth of enthusiasm, experience, and knowledge to Steller. She is currently serving as the Assistant Principal of Benny Benson Secondary School and prior to her time at Benson, Mrs. Hernandez has served the Anchorage School District in many capacities including Project Management Supervisor, Acting Counselor Coordinator, and Counselor at Benson and Service HS.
Shortly, Steller families will receive a letter from Mrs. Hernandez introducing herself in her own words. Additionally, Mrs. Hernandez will spend the coming months working with the Steller community on a smooth transition into the next school year. She will also be walking the halls at Steller periodically so students can get to know her better as well.
Mrs. Hernandez is excited to lead Steller moving in the next school year and I am excited for you to get to know her as well.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kersten Johnson
Sr. Director of Secondary Education
Anchorage School District
Reminder – Retirement Card for Reed
Steller Parent Group has coordinated a digital Retirement card for Reed with the online tool called Kudoboard. Using the link below, we invite members of the Steller community to post messages of well wishes that display our thanks and gratitude for his years of service to our school. Please share this link widely with anyone you think would like to recognize Reed for the wonderful work he has done to support students, staff and parents.
Band Concert May 7 at 9:00 am
Steller Band Students Bring Fantastic Results for Solo/Ensemble Competitions
Five high school students and four middle school students entered solo/ensemble adjudications. The results are utterly amazing:
High School
- Arnan Anthony, trumpet – excellent
- Johnathen Jencks, tuba – superior
- Xavier Libbrecht, bassoon – superior
- Griffin Lindsday, French horn – superior
- Bjorn Van der Goore, bass clarinet – superior
Middle School
- Shepherd Brown, alto saxophone, superior
- Zane Hopewell, baritone – superior
- Marley McDonagh, flute – superior
- Riley Strodtbeck, clarinet – excellent
The high school students who earned the superior ratings will advance to the ASAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival. It will be virtual.
This school year has been challenging for band, but I am so proud of these students who spent extra time preparing,” said Mr. Toba, the band director. “I would like to congratulate all of the students for their accomplishment. I wish the best of luck for state for state-bound students as well.
Nobuo Toba
Band Teacher
Yearbook Pick up May 5th
YEARBOOKS are here!!
If you pre-ordered a yearbook they will be available for pick-up next Wednesday, May 5th from 10:00am -3:00pm.
If you did not order a yearbook and would like one, we have very few to sell. It is a first come-first serve basis and will not be able to hold any for future purchase or pick-up.
Thank you and Have a Great Day!
Tami
Welcome and Q & A for Incoming Students
Welcome Social and Q & A for Incoming Students: Monday, May 10 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Steller Parent Group will host an online welcome event for incoming students:
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Q & A for new students with current students
-
What to expect the first week of school
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About Steller Parent Group
https://zoom.us/j/97391496736?
Meeting ID: 973 9149 6736
Passcode: STELLER