May Dates to Keep in Mind
Monday 5/16 Steller Olympics
Tuesday 5/17 End of Year Conferences (students are only at school with their parents/guardians for their scheduled conference time and then leave)
Wednesday 5/18 Activities are done at 11:00am and students need to be picked up/leave the building by 11:30am Graduation is at 3:00 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium and everyone is invited!
Thursday 5/19 End of Year Conferences (students are only at school with their parents/guardians for their scheduled conference time and then leave)
Steller Olympics; Monday, May 16
Hello Steller Students and Parents! Â This is the schedule for Monday May 16th during our Steller Olympics! Â Please look at the schedule to see what your advisory is responsible to contribute to our all school lunch/picnic!
Monday: Steller Olympics
8:30-9:00-Advisory group
9:00-9:30-MPR-Opening ceremony
9:30-11:00 Events
11:00-11:30 Lunch
Sandwiches for three-Philip, Bob, Mike, Leigh Anne, Jason, Becky, Gerald
Chips-Troy, Svetlana, Rosa
Fruit for five-Ashley/Danielle, Jean, Ken, Marla
11:30-1:00-Events
1:00-1:30-Tug-a-war
1:30-2:05-Locker Clean Out
Summer Options
All Community Meeting Thursday April 21
*****PLEASE BRING FINGER FOOD to share at the ACM*****
(veggies, crackers, fruit, wings, cheese, pinwheels or any other kind of fun easily edible foods).
We will be honoring a great number of students this year, getting a glimpse of Passage & Independent Study projects, reviewing and discussing amendments to the Steller Secondary Bylaws (the proposed amended version was released through the Flash for review on Tuesday, April 12th) discussing Essential Questions and considering potential changes for next year.
If you are a student or parent of a student who volunteered at Northstar Elementary this year or last year you will be receiving special recognition PLEASE plan on attending.
We’re looking forward to celebrating all that Steller Secondary offers and represents at this meeting!
If you have any questions or need further information please contact Karen Gillis (907-887-1148 or karenlgillis@me.com).
Kids’ Market May 7 thru September 4
Free and just for kids ages 8 to 16 – see Flyer HERE
Bike to School Day is May 4
Students and staff will be riding their bikes to celebrate Bike to School Day
on Wednesday, May 4. See info at http://www.asdk12.org/biketoschoolday/.
Students must wear a helmet to participate and should wear bright clothing. The Municipality of Anchorage Safe Routes web page has maps that can help families plan for this event at
http://www.muni.org/Departments/traffic/Pages/SafeRoutesToSchools.aspx
For more information, contact ASD’s Bike to School Day Coordinator Lindsay Jones at Jones_Lindsay@asdk12.org<mailto:Jones_Lindsay@asdk12.org>.
Prom reminders
Steller Spring Prom, The Secret Garden, is this Saturday (4/16) at the Hillstop Chalet. We are in need of chaperones for both the 8:00pm – 10:00pm and the 10:00pm -midnight shifts. Please call the office if you are able to to help out.
For students who are planning to bring guests from other schools, just a reminder that sign ups are through 4:00pm Thursday afternoon. Tickets are being sold every day at lunch and at the door for $20 for a single and $30 per couple.
Questions, please contact the office at 742-4950.
Passages Presentation Reminder
First Semester Passage Students need to bring their Presentation Boards and be prepared to speak at the All Community Meeting next Thursday, 4/21.
Technology in the Wilderness Science Camp-Apply by April 18!
How do we determine the exact height of Denali? How can we find a wolf in a 6 million acres park? How do we measure changes in glaciers? How can we find a lost person? Denali National Park and Preserve has stayed mostly unchanged since its creation 100 years ago, yet the way that scientists study the park has improved greatly with technological advances. If you are intrigued by science and technology and want to meet people who use it in their careers, this program is for you. Technology in the Wilderness science camp introduces you to the fun and challenges of surveying and field science. Science camp teams will help the National Park Service and the National Geodetic Survey by collecting GPS data that will improve science mapping in Alaska. This is an experience that any science enthusiast and outdoor enthusiast must not miss.
Technology in the Wilderness is a four-day course for high school students entering 10th-12th grade. It is a partnership program between the National Park Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Alaska Geographic. Based at Riley Creek Campground, the group will take daily trips into the park to hike and learn from park scientists. Meet new friends, explore the wild and learn about new technologies. No prior experience is necessary. If you are ready to learn, eager for an adventure and have a positive attitude, you should apply for this summer experience! Apply by April 18 to be considered!