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.

Foreign Exchange.pdf

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

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

Seeking Science Project Donations by 10/20/17

Students in P2 Special Topics Science are beginning their own scientific research endeavors! As students complete their background research and move into thoughtful experiment design we will be needing some specialty equipment. We are reaching out to families to see if anyone in the community would be interested in donating or lending us some of the necessary equipment. Check the garage, brush off the dust, and help make science happen! Here are the studies we’re doing and the items we are looking for:

• Star-navigation: functional+precise sextant

• Physics of flight: small/slow RC planes, materials to build wings

• Colors and emotions: colored-lens glasses?

• Watch/clock repair: vintage pocket watch or mechanical clock

• Sleep: active sleep goggles (lights, sound, etc generation). Used fitbits/etc that can track sleep or body temperature.

• Neuroscience: EEG sensors… I think we will need to buy these, but you might want one for yourself and could share with the school (Muse, Neurosky, and even Smith sunglasses have models).

The window for donations closes on Friday, October 20th. If you’ve got any questions or are ready to donate please contact: Brian Gehring, gehring_brian@asdk12.org

UAA Counselor Newsletter Oct 2017

Happy October! We wanted to reach out to all of you again this year, provide you with some quick references and provide our contact information once again. The year has been off to a good start at UAA and we are looking forward to working with students interested in UAA again this year.

PREVIEW DAY Preview Day is on Friday November 3rd on the UAA campus! Students will be able to learn more about their major of interest, meet with staff and faculty, and check out all of the offerings of UAA student life. Please have any students planning to attend register online to ensure they get the sessions they want. More information and registration at admissions preview day.

APPLICATION & FEE WAIVERS Seniors looking to start Fall Semester 2018 can now apply at how to apply! For students who have demonstrated financial need, we do offer application fee waivers. Exciting news – this year we have a form waiver (yay!). Hopefully that makes it a lot easier for you all! A student needs to complete their UAA admissions application up to the final payment page before this can be processed. Once you submit the form to Admissions, they will process it and then email the student to let them know they can go back into their application and submit it.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION UAA has a new scholarship application portal this year. Found HERE. One of the great changes this has brought is a summary of the available scholarships and their requirements for consideration. As in previous years, the deadline for student to submit their scholarship application will be February 15, 2018 for AY 18/19.

SECONDARY STUDENT ENROLLMENT We’ve seen an increased interest from students and parents regarding enrolling at UAA while still in high school. The process has a number of administrative steps. You can find more information HERE and we are happy to help navigate the process and answer any questions your students may have.

CONTACT Once again, we are here this year to help you or your students with any questions or problems regarding admissions, academic programs, financial aid, registration, etc. Generally, anything UAA-related, we’re your contacts and are happy to help in any way we can! Alexa Cherry agcherry@alaska.edu (907) 786-4063, Craig Mead cimead@alaska.edu (907) 786-6750, Valerie Svancara vsvancara@alaska.edu (907) 786-1926