The audition results from the Honor Band for the Aurora Music Festival were announced last Friday. Seven students from the Steller band program have been accepted. The students are Jessie Hardison on flute; Julia Johnson on flute, Liam Lauderdale on clarinet; Sebastien Libbrecht, trumpet; Tatiana Rogers on flute; Erica Stryker on trumpet; and Kohlby Vierthaler on trombone. “I am very proud of these students who took extra time preparing for the auditions,” said Mr. Toba, the band director. “I am especially thrilled of the fact that Sebastien and Erica are 1st and 2nd chair, respectively. Half of the flute section are Steller students. Jessie even got the 2nd chair. Kohlby earned the 2nd chair, too.” The Aurora Music Festival will be from Thursday, April 12 through Saturday, 14th, at Grace Christian School in Anchorage. The final concert will be Saturday, the 14th. Public is invited.

Steller band student, Sebastien Libbrecht, entered the ASD District Solo/Ensemble Festival on February 24 at UAA. He plays the trumpet and his selection was Movement One from Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by Paul Hindemith. He earned the superior rating, thus he will advance to the ASAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival in spring. “Sebastien practices regularly and wisely,” said Mr. Toba, the band director. “He is a mentor for our younger band students as well. We are very lucky to have Sebastien in band.” The state solo/ensemble festival will be Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, at UAA.

Steller’s Community Contra and Cajun Dance is happening this Friday, March 2nd from 7-9pm. Bring your dancing shoes and a friend. All parents, students, siblings, and neighbors are welcome. If you’ve never tried square or contra dance, this is your chance to try it out in a fun and supportive atmosphere. We’ll have great live music and an expert caller. The dance is free with donations accepted. Direct any questions to Ashley: vanhemert_ashley@asdk12.org or 742-4950. See you on Friday!

The 2018 Spring Intensive registration is coming up soon. Please check out the wonderful classes being offered this spring HERE.

If you have any questions regarding the classes, please see the intensive teacher for answers.

See Law & Leadership Program  posters HERE and HERE.

See Registration packet HERE

See Flyer HERE

Thursday March 1, 6pm, Ken’s Room

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• College entrance tests

• The Common Application

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Have you always been interested in trying Contra and Square dancing? Do you love live music? Then mark your calendars for Friday, March 2nd from 7-9pm for Steller’s Contra and Cajun All Community Dance. We will have live music and a caller to lead us in fun contra, square and cajun steps. No experience is necessary – This is a beginners’ friendly night. All are welcome including students, parents, siblings and friends. For questions or more info please contact Ashley vanhemert_ashley@asdk12.org. We’ll see you there!

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UAA – information to prospectives students: This week, there are two UAA Academic Insight events for juniors and seniors (especially those who have already applied) designed to give them a closer look at the amazing opportunities available within specific programs at UAA.

The College of Education Academic Insight event is this Thursday, February 22nd from 6pm to 8pm. Seniors or juniors interested in UAA Education programs who attend will meet and hear from current students and their future professors, as well as engage in hands-on activities related to their program.

The UAA College of Arts & Sciences Academic Insight will be this Saturday, February 24th from 10am to 12pm and is for juniors and seniors interested in fine arts, natural sciences, liberal arts, or social sciences. Students will also be able to meet current students in these programs and their future professors as well as tour our planetarium, lab spaces or the performing and fine arts spaces.

In March, we will have Academic Insight events for College of Engineering, College of Business, Automotive/Diesel/Welding programs and College of Health too!

Students who would like more information about any of the Academic Insights events or who are ready to RSVP can visit uaa.alaska.edu/academicinsights<http://uaa.alaska.edu/academicinsights>. Academic Insights | Admissions | University of Alaska Anchorage<http://uaa.alaska.edu/academicinsights>

uaa.alaska.edu Academic Insight events are designed to introduce you to amazing opportunities in the UAA programs that interest you. We know you have hundreds of options when it comes to choosing a college, so we’d like to show you what sets us apart from the crowd. Join us for an exclusive first look at our top-notch academic programs and hear faculty, current students and alumni highlight the unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you’ll have access to at UAA.

Thank you! UAA Admissions Counselors

Students of Spanish will be taking the annual STAMP assessment at Steller from February 26th- March 8th. This is an assessment that measures students’ abilities to speak, listen, read, and write in Spanish. It is a computer based assessment that students will move through at their own pace. All testing will occur during Spanish classes and should not impact other classes. The assessment can take anywhere from one to five class periods, dependent on students’ level of Spanish and test-taking speed. If you have any questions, please contact Rosa hohnstein_rosalie@asdk12.org or Ashley vanhemert_ashley@asdk12.org. Please read the attached LETTER from Brandon Locke, head of World Languages at ASD for more information.