Auction Reminder & Volunteers Needed

Going once, going twice, SOLD! Please join us for the annual Steller Parent Group Auction this Saturday, November 4, and be ready for the fun!

If you haven’t already donated items for the auction please consider this awesome opportunity to get rid of stuff that might be cluttering up your space but could be worth something to someone else 🙂

Since this is the only fundraising activity on the calendar for Steller at the moment this is a really important event. Steller parent group is the primary source of funding for classroom needs, travel intensive‘s, community events, and lots of other school funding requirements. 

We also need volunteers to help make this a great Auction. Please consider signing up for an hour or two on Saturday as a helper! Please contact Judith Davis (jlevans99516@gmail.com). 

 

AUCTION REMINDER TO STUDENTS – ADVISORY COMPETITION

The Steller Parent Group Auction is this Saturday, November 4th. 
Parent Group previously shared information about the need to increase student donations by way of services to the auction. The student donation form is in the office and needs to be filled out and turned in to Janet or Haley by November 1. 
Parent group is strongly encouraging students to work together to generate teams within their advisory group to donate services. Please be sure there is parent approval and/or support for your donation. We are also upping the ante to a requirement that an advisory MUST have at least six donations in order to win the prize. Please contact Karen Gillis with any questions (email karenlgillis@me.com or text/call 907-887-1148). 

ANSEP Middle School Academy

ASD and the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) are offering the opportunity for students to attend the Middle School Academy at UAA this January.

WHO:   Students currently in grade 6, 7 or 8, who:

  *   Are interested in science and mathematics
  *   Are on track (or have the ability to get on-track) to complete Algebra 1 before entering high school
  *   Have passing scores on the state’s standardized science and mathematics tests
  *   Have at least a B average in science and mathematics courses
WHEN:  January 16-27, 2018

WHERE:  The Academy will be held on the UAA campus and hosted by the ANSEP. Students will be housed on the UAA campus; it is mandatory for all participants to stay in the provided housing for the duration of the Academy.

HOW:  Students must complete an application and return it to the Title VI Indian Education office by 5:00 p.m. on November 17, 2017. The application can be found HERE.

Auction Ideas & Items Needed for 11/4/17 Auction

The upcoming November 4th auction is the one event each year where we are able to generate the necessary funds to ensure every student has great opportunities here at Steller. Please donate what you can as soon as you can in order to make this a truly successful year!  …read more October Parent Group Newsletter.pdf

Care to volunteer for the auction? Please contact stellerparentgroup@gmail.com

Week of 10/23-10/27 Schedule

10/24 Tuesday = Normal Tuesday schedule

10/25 Wednesday = 1st (8:30-9:20); 2nd (9:25-10:15); 4th (10:20-11:00); 5th (11:05-11:45) Students need to be picked up or go to an alternative location by 12:00pm.

10/26 Thursday = 1st (8:30-9:20); 2nd (9:25-10:15); 3rd (10:20-11:00); 6th (11:05-11:45) Students need to be picked up or go to an alternative location by 12:00pm.    Halloween Dance at 7:00pm. Volunteers NEEDED, email moore_michael@asdk12.org [😊]

10-day perfect attendance = opportunities to win $100 prizes

District Receives BP’s Support for 2017-18 Attendance Program

A call to action for students to maintain 10-day perfect attendance with opportunities to win $100 prizes

The Anchorage School District announces support from BP for the 2018 attendance program, a call to action for ASD high school students. Knowing that any absence from school is a missed opportunity, the Anchorage School Board and ASD Administration thank BP for providing funds for an incentive program for students. BP has contributed $12,600 for the year-long program, rewarding high school students who come to school every day for 10 days throughout the school year.

Based on a model of reinforcement, ASD Superintendent, Dr. Deena Bishop, said, “We are rewarding students for good attendance behavior with the praise of an intermittent reward.” [ … continue reading 2017-18 BP Attendance Program.pdf ]

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.

Foreign Exchange.pdf