Northstar Elementary would like more student volunteers for the Steller – Northstar Community Service.

The teachers at Northstar value your help so much and there are more slots to fill…especially after school (your 7^th period).   This is a great opportunity to play an important role with their kids and in their classrooms, get Community Service credit on your transcript, and have volunteer hours for applications (maybe an amazing Letter of Reference).  If you have any questions or would like to sign up stop by and see John.

Mandatory 9th grade class meeting at noon on Tuesday in Ashley’s room.  We are hosting the September dance and we need to get organized!

 8^th Grade class meeting Tuesday at lunch in Marla’s room.  We are electing class officers.

There will be a Belize meeting in Danelle’s room on Wednesday, Sept. 11th at 12 pm.  All students who are signed up for the Belize intensive must attend.

There will be a brief Garden Club meeting on Wednesday at noon in Danielle’s room.

Nurse Anne wants to remind you of several upcoming events:

• First is the flu clinic for students next Monday, September 16th.  The parents of about half of you signed a consent form to receive the flu mist vaccination at school. For those who cannot take the nasal mist, the injection will be given. Nurse Anne will start giving the vaccinations at 8 am Monday morning and continue to give as many as she can in the morning, preferably during gym and study periods. The reminder she hopes to finish after advisory announcements. See her during advisory if you did not received the vaccination earlier that morning or in did not receive it in your health care provider’s office earlier this school year.
• Second–on September 23rd, adolescent educators will be here to talk about drugs and specifically what happens to cause addiction. These peer presenters have not had time to prepare a specific presentation on marijuana but will be back later to address that subject.  This group made an impact on the Sophomores last year, so have been invited back.  If you are inclined at all to hear what they have to say and to ask questions of the presenters who are about your age, then be in the MPR September 23rd, in the morning, to hear their presentation. The exact time is yet to be determined.
• Third, in November, we will have a blood drive at Steller. If you are 16 or older you can donate with a signed parental consent. There will be more about that later.

Heads up, artists of Steller! Yearbook is hosting an awesome new design contest, where your artwork can be used as the cover of this school year’s yearbook. If you are a Steller student with a talent for art, take part in this great opportunity. Voting will be done by the yearbook staff, and if your cover is chosen you will receive a FREE copy of next year’s finished yearbook, complete with your winning cover art.  If you are serious about creating original artwork for all of the Steller community to see, please contact Svetlana about further details.

Students interested in the Nicaragua Intensive trip in May will be meeting this Wednesday at noon in Ken’s room. He will have updated information on the costs as well as the travel itinerary for the trip. This is an incredible opportunity to practice your Spanish and be immersed in a culture where your efforts will be greatly appreciated. Credit will be available for community service with other possibilities as well. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be the change!

Students who need Art supplies for regular class projects (other than Art projects) must get them from other sources besides the Art Room. This includes things like colored paper, pens, pencils, markers.  The Art supplies are paid for by students’ Art fees and are available for Art class projects only.

PSAT :  Juniors (and some Sophomores)

Saturday, October 19^{th, ,Â} 8:00 AM, at Steller Secondary.  $22.00 cash or check (made out to Steller); pay Michelle in the office, she will give you a receipt and a Study / Guide Book.