Announcements

Special Souper Steller this week– Troy’s Advisory will be hosting Spaghetti!  Help needed in the kitchen Thursday 2-4pm and Friday 9am-1pm! All are welcome for any hour, no experience necessary.  For questions, please email alyse.galvin@gmail.com

 

Steller Community International Potluck Planning Committee meets Monday 2/13 11:45am at Crostini’s – come and give your ideas about how we can enjoy food from all over the world and celebrate the diversity in our community, warmly welcoming ALL! More information on this to come next week after the meeting. Email alyse.galvin@gmail.com with questions.

 

SOMETHING NEW- Wednesdays At Coffee Klatch (WACK) for ALL Steller Parents, Students and Principal – Wednesday 2/15 7:30-8:30am, in the Steller Staff lounge – As a way to better connect busy parents who might want to share their experiences about various topics, we are trying this forum (things like the college process, participating in sports/classes in other schools, dating, talking about drugs, whatever parents WANT to talk about!) This week, because of the urgency, we will have information available about the looming cuts to Steller and what we can do about it.

Next Parent Group Meeting  – March 7th at 6pm

 

Scholarship Opportunities for Students

University of Alaska Future Educator Scholarship

Flyer with full details: UA Teacher Scholarship Flyer.pdf
Visit: DriveChangeAK.org

26th Annual Scholarship Competition

Win a $1,200 Scholarship
Application Deadline March 24, 2017

The Association of Alaska School Boards is proud to announce its 25th Annual Scholarship Award Competition. The June Nelson Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the late June Nelson, longtime school board member from Kotzebue. June contributed much to the cause of education, and will be remembered for her outstanding service on behalf of Alaska’s children.This 2016-2017 school year, AASB will award ten graduating seniors each with a $1,200 scholarship to apply toward their post-secondary education. The scholarship may be applied toward the student’s choice of a business, trade, or a college institution.

Flyer with full information: June Nelson 2017 Scholarship Application_Fillable Form.pdf

Latino Community Meeting/Panel Discussion – 2/18 6pm

There will be an upcoming Latino community meeting, organized by Anchorage’s bilingual newspaper, Sol de Medianoche.

The meeting will be held in Spanish, and will cover topics of immigrant’s rights, as well as what to do if facing discrimination.  Organizers have asked the district to participate on the panel, Margot Pomar andKatie Bisson will be there to discuss how these issues relate to the school setting.

Date/time: Saturday, 2/18, 6-8pm
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lunney Center
      3900 Wisconsin Ave.

Scholarships for high school seniors

Statewide scholarships for high school seniors:

Josephine’s Dream Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/josephines-dream-scholarship: Deadline 3/31/17
Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/nordic-ski-association-of-anchorage-scholarship: Deadline 3/31/17
The Chef Cotter Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/chef-cotter: Deadline 3/31/17

We have more statewide scholarships opening from March 6 and March 7 through April 28:

Gary Martin Swim Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/gary-martin
JJ Klein Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/jj-klein-scholarship-2
The Kathryn E. and John P. Doyle Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/doyle
Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/the-neal-o-thorpe-memorial-scholarship-2
Tim Akers Memorial Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/tim-akers-memorial/>
Sven and Lorraine Eriksson Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/sven-and-lorraine-eriksson-alaska-scholarship

The Alaska Community Foundation
Main 907-334-6700/855-336-6701
Direct 907-274-6715

Remember to Pick.Click.Give. when you apply for your PFD.

IditaZoo(TM) at the Alaska Zoo March 11

This is a great event for all who love dogs, dog mushing, and learning about and celebrating the Alaska state sport! IditaZooâ„¢ Event 2017.  Meet mushers and their sled dogs by joining the Alaska Zoo to celebrate dog mushing, the Alaska state sport! You will learn all about the history of the Iditarod® including interesting facts about Iditarod® checkpoints. Be here Saturday, March 11th, at the Alaska Zoo from Noon to 4pm for IditaZooâ„¢! You can “race” through zoo grounds while playing the checkpoint game, learn some cool facts about dog mushing, view Iditarod® race standings, and get hands-on with equipment used for winter outdoor dog sports. Kids will enjoy a craft station and a special sled dog Storytime program at 2pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the Alaska state sport and see some of the animals Iditarod® mushers may see along the trail! Contact Stephanie Hartman, Education Director at (907) 341-6463 or slhartman@alaskazoo.org for more information.

Important for seniors – Yearbook!!!

Seniors, if you have submitted your senior portraits and/or page, but your name is not on this list, contact Svetlana or any of the Yearbook Staff IMMEDIATELY! We have Portraits from the following students:

Liam A.Lauren H.Morgan S.
Myah B.Daniel J.Korbyn S.
Bayley C.Bella L. Hannah T.
Lou Mei G.Chris M.Jack W.
Gabi H.Egor S.

We have senior pages from the following students:

Gerald A.Gabi H.Christina N.
Liam A.Meredith H.Darwin N.
Ariel B.Lauren H.Emrys S.
Myah B.Daniel J.Egor S.
Bayley C.Bella L.Morgan S.
Sydney G.Chris M.Korbyn S.
Lou Mei G.Siena M.Jack W.

jackson_lana@asdk12.org

 

West High Valentine’s Day Spaghetti Feed

The West Anchorage High School Choir is hosting their annual Spaghetti Feed Dinner on Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, February 14th)!

Dinner is served in the West cafeteria from 5pm-6:30pm for only $5!! There will also be a fabulous Silent Auction and Roses for sale. Come enjoy pasta, salad, dinner rolls, and cake!

 The West Choirs will perform a short set at 7pm in the Auditorium if you wish to stick around.
What a fabulous way to keep the holiday CHEAP and to GIVE BACK!

Tickets sold at the door for $5