Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities

Parent Help Needed With Pre-Registration

Pre-registration is scheduled for Tuesday & Wednesday from 8:00-10:00 and 12:00-2:00 in the Steller MPR.  Our office staff will be very busy implementing the new ZANGLE format.  We also wish to ensure all families are registered for the community website, as well as eScrip, and the Steller Directory.  We really need some parent volunteers to help out with this process, answer phones & questions, supervise the various stations, etc.  If you and/or your student can help out during any of the scheduled times, please contact Susan in the office, or Rochelle from Steller Parent Group at colliebarks@aol.com

Drivers Needed

Attention parents of students in the Peace Garden/Landscape Architecture intensive:
Drivers needed for 2 field trips:
On Thursday, May 7th we are going to APU’s Spring Creek Farm in Palmer. We will leave Steller at 8:30 am and leave the farm at 1:00 p.m.
On Monday, May 11th we are going to the Alaska Botanical Garden, leaving Steller at 9:30 and leaving the garden at 1:30.
If you are available to drive for one or both trips, please email Danielle (Sjoden_Danielle@asdk12.org). Please include how many seat belts you have.
Thanks!!!

Citywide Clean-up

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The Citywide Cleanup “Super Sweeper” Program on May 2 is a great way to teach kids the importance of not littering and it’s also a lot of fun. Jointly coordinated by the Anchorage School District and the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Super Sweeper Program challenges elementary, middle, private and high schools to get together to clean trash around their school and in their neighborhood.

Calling all Steller students! Families are welcome to join our student volunteers to clean up Anchorage neighborhoods. Pick up your orange bags at Steller Secondary on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steller students will be entered to win an IPOD Shuffle!

Important Rules to Follow:

* Be SAFE! Children must be with a buddy at all times. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
* Children should be instructed to remain in familiar areas.
* Children should never pick up sharp objects (broken glass, needles, etc).
* Stay away from busy streets and major highways. Children can cross streets only when an adult is with them.
* Orange trash bags may not be used for household trash, yard clippings or hazardous waste such as a car battery, or household cleaners.
* Return orange bags back to Steller for pick up after 2pm.

Dress appropriately. Rain gear, waterproof shoes and hats are recommended. Don’t forget gloves!!!

Contact Shannon or Wendy if you have any questions or concerns.

Volunteer Opportunity for Students and Families

This Saturday the Hospice of Anchorage will host its annual “Heroes of Healthcare” Gala event at the Sheraton Hotel.  They are in need of volunteers for set up this Saturday, April 4. The shifts are 8 – 12noon for decorations and 10 – 2pm for Set up.
Please contact Donna Stephens at Hospice if you are interested and able.
Donna Stephens <donna@hospiceofanchorage.org>

Graduation Itinerary

Date: Tuesday May 19th

Location:
Discovery Theatre Performing Arts (Downtown)

Time: 3 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Graduation Time Allocation
Time per student: 3 minutes
Consisting of one or a combination of the following:
Slide show * Video
Song
Speech
Introduction Speech

To do List for Students
March 23-27: Decide on use of 3-minute time allocation
March 16- April 10: Prepare 3 minute presentation.
APRIL 10: PRESENTATION/SUBMITTED TO LARRY

To do List for Parents of Seniors
April 1-3: Verify with student that graduation presentation is complete.
May 19: Provide disposable serving dish of student’s favorite food for backstage. Students will be able to eat behind stage during the ceremony. All plates. Dishes and cups must be disposable. No electrical appliances (i.e. crock pots) are allowed.

Special notes
1. Flowers or other gifts to be passed out before or after the graduation ceremony.

2. Intermission: To adhere to time constraints, there will be no intermission; however, refreshments will be provided at the end of the ceremony.

3. Chairs and other personal items must be removed from the stage at the end of the ceremony.

4. All content (music/video/slide/speeches) to be “G” rated – appropriate for all ages.

5. Allow time to find parking downtown.

*Media Requirements: Format: QuickTime
Length: 3 minutes Presentation: DVD or CD to Larry
Content: Appropriate for all ages. “G” Rated
APRIL 10th DEADLINE IS NON-NEGOTIABLE!

This itinerary is subject to minor changes. Submitted 3-4-09

Students: Did You Vote?

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Today in Advisory Groups, students had the opportunity to vote for their favorite T-shirt design.  If you missed this opportunity, you can still express your opinion.  Advisors will hold the ballots (like the one pictured above) until this Thursday’s Op Group meeting.  Just see your Advisor, and write your initials in the column below your favorite design. Vote for one design only.  You are not voting for t-shirts or sweatshirts, styles or colors—just the design logo.

We appreciate your participation,

Troy’s Advisory Group

Chaperones Needed

There must be at least 5 parent chaperones for the dance to fly on Friday afternoon/evening. WE ONLY HAVE 3! The dance runs 3:30-7 pm.

Jean’s advisory group would welcome the help from parents from other advisories. Have you met your volunteer hours yet this year? This is a fun way to get in your hours. Steller kids are the BEST teens in Anchorage to hang out with. Chaperone the dance and find out for yourself!

PLEASE let me know if you can help. We’ll have to give cancellation notice, if we don’t meet the required number of parent chaperones.