Category Archives: General Announcements

2nd Semester Registration Schedule

Friday December 8, 2018

Registration will take place in the Multi Purpose Room (MPR). First half students will meet with their advisor in the MPR and Second half schedule classes

* 8th grade – 8:00-9:00

* 7th grade – 9:00-10:15 (45 minutes with Advisor / 30 minutes scheduling)

* 12th grade – 10:15-11:15

* 11th grade – 11:15-12:15

* 10th grade – 1:00-2:00

* 9th grade – 2:00-3:00

Students are to be in the building for their allotted scheduling time only.

Nursing Scholarship

NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com has just launched its fourth annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Their website will award a $1,000 scholarship to a future nurse in the high school graduating class of 2018. They will award this scholarship to the applicant who best demonstrates:  A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics and a passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare.

This scholarship competition is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on August 31, 2018. Interested students may visit https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website’s homepage.

See also https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/list-accredited-nursing-schools-alaska

Title VI Indian Education College Prep 2017

Title VI Indian Education is excited to hold its College Prep 2017 on December 9, 2017 at the ASD Education Center from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Students and parents will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about available resources

  • Participate in talking circles

  • Learn the steps on how to write a scholarship essay

  • Begin the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please bring your 2016 Federal Tax returns both for the students and parents.

The Title VI Native Advisory Committee is looking for two secondary students to serve on the committee. If you are interested, please contact Kerri Wood at 907-742-4445 or by email wood_kerri@asdk12.org. The next meeting will be held on January 18, 2018 at the ASD Education Center from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All parents and students are welcome to attend.

See flyer HERE

Nominate a Teacher or Education Ally

Go nominate a TEACHER or EDUCATIONAL ALLY at <http://www.bpteachers.com> by February 1, 2018. Who can be nominated?

Teachers: Nominations can be received for Alaska teachers from every community in the state. Teachers will be recognized in five regions: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Mat-Su Valley, Kenai Peninsula and outlying areas (everywhere else).

Educational Allies: You can nominate other individuals making a difference in your school for the Educational Allies Award, such as a principal, school nurse, custodian, teacher assistant, tutor, parent volunteer or others.

Steller Staff List:

  • Jay Reed Whitmore- Principal

  • Haley Stephan- Administrative Assistant

  • Janet Moffatt-Registrar

  • Jennifer-Library Aide

  • Jaybee de Lara- BPO/Custodian

  • Mark Friest- Volunteer IT

  • Eugene Enstice- Security/Volunteer Floor Hockey Referee

  • Annette Johansen- School Nurse

  • Marianne Pedersen- Counselor

  • Rosa Hohnstein- Teacher

  • Ashley Van Hemert- Teacher

  • Danielle Sjoden- Teacher

  • Rebecca Gerik- Teacher

  • Kenneth Varee- Teacher

  • Leigh Anne Bonney- Teacher

  • Svetlana Jackson- Teacher

  • Philip Fleckenstein- Teacher

  • Michael Moore- Teacher

  • Brian Gehring- Teacher

  • Marla Sanders- Teacher

  • Jason Collins- Teacher

  • Vincent Troy Fast- Teacher

  • Simone Sanders- Teacher

  • Sally Jungreis- Teacher

  • Nobuo Toba- Teacher

   

Loaner Gear Needed for 2×2 Intensive

HELP!  2X2 intensive is looking for some loaner gear:

If you have and can loan any of the following gear, please send it to Marla’s room at Steller. Your loan will be greatly appreciated by an enthusiastic Steller Student and will be returned at the end of intensives.

skis & boots (x-country) women size 9

skis & boots (x-country) men size 9.5

skis & boots (x-country) men size 9.5-10

skis & boots (x-country) men size 8

figure skates women size 7 1/2

hockey skates men size 9.5

hockey skates men size 9.5-10

All Community Meeting December 7

Come one come all to the Steller Secondary All Community Meeting, December 7th beginning at 6:00 pm. We will be showcasing student passages, the Steller orchestra will play and we’ll be taking questions and answers about how families can best support their students as they navigate Steller’s self-directed platform. The Steller Parent Group is organizing this event, if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns please contact us at stellerparentgroup@gmail.com. We’ve got a lot to be proud of and we’re looking forward to celebrating our community with you.