Monday- Class colors:

• 7th grade- orange
• 8th grade- yellow
• 9th grade- green
• 10th grade- purple
• 11th grade- blue
• 12th grade- red
• staff- tie dye

Tuesday- Twin/ someone you admire

Wednesday- Alaska Pride

Thursday- 80’s Workout

Friday- Halloween

HERE is the updated October-November Month-at-a-Glance calendar.  The biggest change is that the auction will not be held until January.

Please note an important reminder for your calendar – the schedule this week is different than usual! Wednesday and Thursday are 1/2 days; please arrange for students to be picked up by 11:45 am.  These days are student led conference days. If you have not scheduled a meeting with your student’s advisor, please contact the school and make arrangements. These meetings are important for your student to share what they are learning, where they have challenges and how parents might continue to support and celebrate student learning. Also, NO SCHOOL on Friday! This is an in-service day for Steller staff.

We still need directory information for more than half the student body! If you haven’t done so, please enter your information by October 25 if you would like to be included in this year’s directory!  Thank you!

Click here:  Steller Directory to enter your information.

Each year Steller publishes a student directory that is distributed to our Steller families.  It is an excellent resource when you or your student are trying to contact other students/families in the Steller community. Your information will not be shared with any other groups or entities.  We have made it very easy to include your information by obtaining your information online.  

GET INVOLVED at the All Community Meeting — CALL FOR IDEAS (seeking survey responses)

The first meeting  of the Steller/Parent Group Grant Committee will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 @ 2:15pm. This is your first chance at using the new Parent Group process for proposals that require $500.00 or more in funding. The Grant Committee is made up of 2 staff, 2-5 students and 2 parents. The Grant Program documents are available in the office and are also attached below for anyone interested in seeking grant funds from the Grant Committee ($500.00+) or from Parent Group (less than $500.00). If you have any questions please contact Karen Gillis (907-887-1148).

Grant Guidelines

The “5 to Drive” campaign highlights the five necessary rules that teen drivers need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, texting, seat belts, speeding, and extra passengers.

THE PROBLEM—TOO MANY TEENS ARE DYING

 *   Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for 15- to 19-year-olds in the United States.

 *   In 2013, there were 2,614 teen (15-19 year old) passenger vehicle drivers involved in fatal crashes, and an estimated 130,000 were injured.

 *   Parents and caregivers are the biggest influence on a teen’s safety behind the wheel. Parents need to take the time to talk with their kids about the many dangers of driving.

SPEAK UP AND TALK TO TEENS OFTEN

Driving is a new chapter, a step toward independence for many teens. Surveys show that teens whose parents impose driving restrictions typically engage in less risky driving and are involved in fewer crashes. They can’t listen if you don’t talk.

 *   From October 18-24, join parents across the country in the “5 to Drive” campaign.

 *   Get the facts about teen driving and share some of the grim statistics with your teen.

 *   Know your State’s graduated driver licensing (GDL) restrictions and enforce them.

 *   Remind your teen that driving is a privilege, not a right, and should be taken seriously.

 *   Set the Rules Before They Hit the Road.

REMEMBER THE ‘5 TO DRIVE”:

 1.  No Drinking and Driving.

Set a good example by not driving after drinking. Remind your teen that drinking before the age of 21 is illegal, and alcohol and driving should never mix no matter your age.

 2.  Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. Front Seat and Back.

Lead by example. If you wear your seat belt every time you’re in the car, your teen is more likely to follow suit. Remind your teen that it’s important to buckle up on every trip, no matter how far or how fast.

 3.  Put It Down. One Text or Call Could Wreck It All.

Remind your teen about the dangers of texting or dialing while driving, and that the phone is off-limits when they are on the road. It’s equally important to model safe driving habits for your teen—you shouldn’t text and drive either.

 4.  Stop Speeding Before It Stops You.

Drive the speed limit and require your teen to do the same. Explain that every time your speed doubles, your stopping distance quadruples.

 5.  No More Than One Passenger at Any Time.

With each passenger in the vehicle, your teen’s risk of a fatal crash goes up. Check your State’s GDL law before your teen takes to the road; it may prohibit any passengers.

PARENTS REMEMBER—KEEP TALKING ABOUT THE “5 TO DRIVE”

 *   Start the conversation with your teen during Teen Driver Safety Week, but continue the conversation every day.

 *   Even if it seems like they’re tuning you out, keep telling them. They’re listening, and these powerful messages will get through.

 *   Get creative! Talking is just one way to discuss safe driving. You can write your teen a letter, leave sticky notes in the car, or use social media to get your message across.

 *   Get it in writing. Create a parent-teen driving contract that outlines the rules and consequences for your teen driver. Hang the signed contract in a visible place.

REMINDER that the Steller Secondary School Advisory Board Meeting is TONIGHT (6:00-7:30pm).

This is an open meeting to all Steller Community members but an important meeting for all Advisory Board Members.

This is an all-hands on deck meeting to primarily plan for the November 12^th All Community Meeting.

We will begin the meeting promptly at 6:00pm, food will be available.

If you have questions please call or email Camden Galvin (907-317-4440, galvin.camden@gmail.com) or Karen Gillis (907-887-1148, karenlgillis@me.com).

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