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2016 Preparate Call for Student Artists

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Eligible Participants: Current and former students in AP Studio Art who are still in high school in the United States
Submission Deadline: Friday, Jan. 22, 2016
Award: First place receives $500 and artwork prominently displayed in the Prepárate 10th anniversary brochure
Theme: Academic and Creative Achievements of the Latino Culture

Please use the below websites to become familiar with successful contemporary Latino artists in America. Think about how these artists express the achievements of the Latino culture.

After your review, submit a piece of artwork that you feel represents academic and creative achievement in Latino culture.  New or previously produced artwork may be submitted.

Web Links:
[Opens in New Window]Our America:  The Latino Presence in American Art
[Opens in New Window]Museum of Latin American Art

Details:  How to submit your art

Overview

The College Board is seeking current and former AP Studio Art students in the United States to submit an original piece of artwork to showcase in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the [Opens in New Window]Prepárate conference in New York City. The first place artwork will be prominently displayed in the conference brochure. The first place artwork along with the artwork of the finalists will be exhibited at the 2016 Prepárate conference.

Picture frame reading: Your Work Here!

In addition, artwork may be displayed through the Prepárate mobile app, the conference website, and may be exhibited in the College Board offices. If chosen, your artwork will be on loan to the College Board for two years. All artworks submitted will be returned to the artists.

Submitted artwork must represent or relate in some way to the theme of “Academic and Creative Achievements of the Latino Culture.” Show us through your creative expression what this theme means to you! The deadline for submission is Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. The selected artists will be announced in February.

Want to Enter?

Read the guidelines before submitting your artwork.

How to Submit Your Art

 

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Students To Learn Leadership – Spring Break

pyli-logoThe 19th annual Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute will hold community leadership training March 14-18 for interested middle and high school students age 13-18 at the Anchorage Salvation Army Corps Community Center. Each day from 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. students will learn creative leadership skills and tools in teamwork, decision making, goal setting, community problem solving, creative thinking, volunteerism, service learning, public speaking and other important skills to be successful at school, in jobs and careers, in community activities, in college and in life.

Sponsored by Jack White Real Estate and Friends of Alaska PYLI, including lead partners Salvation Army and UAA TRiO, and open to all students who apply by February 29 with a $100 registration fee to reserve a spot in the training.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Some financial aid based upon need is available. The 2016 Alaska application is online and available by calling 561-6630 or emailing friends.of.alaska.pyli@gmail.com<mailto:friends.of.alaska.pyli@gmail.com>.

Temple of the Bean Opens Tues Jan 20th

latteHello parents and students!

Welcome to second semester! Temple of the Bean will be opening next week on Tuesday, Jan 20th. Please drop by to support these students and all their hard work!

As well, Temple of the Bean is looking for some parent chaperones that would be willing to watch students as they work in the café. The times we are looking for volunteers:

  • 7:45 am to 8:15 am

  • 12:00 pm -12:30 pm

  • 2:15 pm to 2:50 pm or

  • 2:50 pm to 3:30 pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to spend some time in the school and participate in a student run club. If you have any availability and would like to help out please send Rosa an e-mail at hohnstein_rosalie@asdk12.org with your phone number and the time you would be available. Thank you so much!!!!

Ski with Alyeska Discover Program

Jason Collins (new math teacher) is a team leader for the Alyeska Discover program. If you are not familiar with this program, it gives school-aged students the opportunity to learn to ski or snowboard at Alyeska. If students already know how, then this program can give them a ride to Alyeska and a lift ticket for the day. Enrollment in the program lets students go with Jason on February 6, 13, and 20. Jason has been a part of this program for more than 15 years and can attest to its success.

The deadline to register without a late fee for Jason’s block is January 24. You can still register after that, but there is a fee. To register, go to http://www.alyeskaresort.com/mountain/learning-center-discover-program.aspx. Pick the program you want based on your child’s needs. Make sure you choose Block 3 (Saturdays in February) and choose a pick up location of Northern Lights Blvd, Carrs at the Sears Mall.

Please contact Jason if you have any questions at collins_jason@asdk12.org.

New to Steller Orientation: Come and get your questions answered

The Steller Secondary School Parent Group wishes to invite all new parents and students arriving to Steller since the start of the fall semester and that did not have an opportunity to attend the August 18th orientation session. The Spring Semester orientation is scheduled for January 12th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and will be held in Ken’s Room at the Steller. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

The orientation is focused at the parents of students attending Steller, however student are always welcome and encouraged to participate. The orientation is intended to assist in the transition to Steller and to help clarify Steller’s philosophy and day to day operations.

If you haven’t done so, please sign up for the “Flash” email updates. The sign up link is found on the Steller Secondary School website in the upper right corner underneath the “Search Steller” bar and is labeled “RSS STELLER FLASH”. This is one of the key communication tools used to help keep you informed of upcoming activities, announcements and volunteer solicitations at Steller.

Additionally, any current parents and students who wish to assist with this orientation by presenting and providing information on Steller, please contact me at 230-1711 or 907robson@gmail.com – Bruce Robson, 2015-16 Parent Group Chair

Thank you and hope to see your there.