Steller Band and Orchestra will have a short, 30 minute concert on Monday, October 23, in the MPR, from 9:00 a.m. This is a concert for the entire Steller Community. Parents and relatives are invited.
Category Archives: General Announcements
SCHOOL COUNSELOR NEWS
INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND JUNIORS
Parent/student conferences are coming up next week and I am available for individual meetings. My schedule is on the Conference Scheduler. I am available during the morning hours on Wednesday 10/25 and in the afternoon/early evening on Thursday 10/26.
The seniors are busy with college applications and the process may seem overwhelming to some families. The key is to stay organized and keep a “to-do- list†to make sure every task is completed.
The Common Application
Students applying to private schools and schools outside Alaska should check if the schools are members of the Common Application. The Common App [ … continue reading SCHOOL COUNSELOR NEWS OCTOBER.pdf]
Foreign Exchange Recruitment
The Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program
Having celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2014, the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) is ASSE’s only reciprocal exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. The CBYX program provides a unique opportunity for 250 young Americans to spend a year in Germany, while at the same time, giving 300 young Germans the change to live a year in the United States! All the students live as members of caring host families and enjoy a variety of program activities, in addition to learning life in a new country.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
THE 2018 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN!
The deadline for all application materials is November 14, 2017 at noon ET.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for up to four years for undergraduate studies.
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
- Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
- Ability to pursue any area of study
- Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid
- Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the college student experience
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
Steller Band Sends Three Students to the All-State Band
Three Steller Band Students have been accepted to the All-State Band. They are Sebastien Libbercht on trumpet; Tatiana Rogers on flute; and Kohlby Vierthlar on trombone. The All-State Band is the highest honor that high school musicians can achieve. The students went through very competitive auditions. “it is rare that a small school sends three students to the All-State Band,” said Mr. Toba, the band director. “This is the 2nd year in row that Sebastien made the All-State, which is quite an accomplishment. Tatiana and Kohlby worked very hard for the auditions, and it paid off. I am very proud of these All-Staters.”
The All-State Gala Concert will be Saturday, November 18 at West High School. The admission will be 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for students. Public is invited.
Free Flu Shots
A friendly reminder to get vaccinated against influenza. Here are the dates again. See the attached flyer for more details.
WHEN
Friday, October 20
• ASD ED Center 9:00- 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 25
• Clark MS 12:15-3:00 PM
• Fairview Elem 9:00-5:00 PM
• Service HS 7:00-7:00 PM
• Sandlake Elem 12:30-4:30 PM
Thursday, October 26
• Clark MS 12:15-7:00 PM
• Fairview Elem 9:00-5:00 PM
• Sandlake Elem12:30-4:30 PM
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ASD Flu Flyer #1 & ASD Flu Shot Clinics
Thank you,
Annette Johansen, M.Ed., BSN, RN, NCSN
Steller Secondary School Nurse
KCC Alaska Railroad Program
Attached is the Open House Invitation for the Alaska Railroad Program that will begin at KCC in January of 2018 HERE.
Applications will be available online the first week of November on the KCC Web Site.
News from the counselor
Hide needed for student project
My name is Peter Stiassny and I am a senior at Steller. I will be building wooden skis this season and am having trouble finding hide, a component of the construction. If you or anyone you know can help me obtain horse or moose hide, please contact me at: phowk123@gmail.com
Steller Parent Group
The Steller Parent Group held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 PM. The meeting minutes have been prepared and posted. Click here to download the draft minutes.
Upcoming Events:
School Picture Retakes on October 18.
In Service Day – NO SCHOOL on October 20.
Student Led Conferences on October 25-26.
Halloween Dance on October 26.
Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL on October 27.
Auction on November 4.
Veteran’s Day (observed) – NO SCHOOL on November 10.
Parent Group Meeting on November 14 at 6:00 pm.
Notice posted by: Angie Southwould, Parent Group Secretary