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Get your Tickets for A Steller Evening Out August 19th

 

Dear Steller Alumni, Students, Staff, Parents & Guardians, and members of the wider community, 

Steller Parent Group, Steller Students and Staff are excited to celebrate Steller’s 50th Anniversary throughout 2024 and 2025.

A Steller Evening Out

Tickets on sale August 19, 2024 Register Via Website 

****** First come first serve and tickets are limited ****

  • Friday, September 13
  • 6:30 to 10:00pm at The Bridge Co
  • Current Staff, Parents/Guardians, & Alumni (21+) are welcome!

Check out the website for all the details of each of these events and to register.

 

Questions? Contact Ky at 50yearsSPG2@gmail.com 

Donate to the Alumni Capital Project Now!

In honor of Steller’s 50th Anniversary, Steller Alumni are raising funds for the hard working, student-run Steller kitchen. The current estimate to purchase the needed appliances (like refrigerator, oven, espresso machine) is $20K. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated! * Donations in excess will revert to SPG to support initiatives for Steller students. Thank you for your support!

DONATE to the ALUMNI CAPITAL PROJECT NOW!

Back to School BBQ Register & Volunteer Now!

The annual Back to School BBQ is a great Steller tradition! 

Steller Parent Group and Steller Staff are happy to invite all Steller Students, Families and Staff to the Great Steller BBQ of 2024 on Tuesday, August 13 6:00 to 8:00pm 

This is a great opportunity for everyone to come together as a community, meet new friends, and catch up with old friends.  SPG will provide burgers & hot dogs (with veggie and gluten free options) and drinks.

Families with last name A-K are invited to bring a side dish to share, and families with L to Z are invited to bring a dessert. Allergy friendly foods are especially welcome and clearly identified.  (Please label any dishes you want returned and remember to pick up at the end of the night.)

We look forward to seeing you!

Please REGISTER here  and VOLUNTEER HERE

______

Steller Parent Group wants to make sure that we are reaching as many members of our community with up to date and relevant information as possible. We have four ways we communicate with you:

  1. Website/Steller Flash updates will appear on the SPG website. Students, staff, and parents/guardians can SUBSCRIBE to receive updates directly in your inbox. All requests for volunteers will be posted on the website/sent out through Flash, so it is important for families to subscribe!
  2. Steller Secondary Parent Group is a closed Facebook Group created to promote communication between current parents/guardians, teachers, and staff for organizing school activities, announcements, questions, and keeping up with everything that is going on. Feel free to jump in with questions or posts.  Join the Steller Secondary Parent Group Facebook Group. 
  3. Steller Secondary Page is an open Facebook page visible to the public. If you are a Steller Alumni and want to stay informed about special activities, fundraisers, and student highlights. Follow the Facebook Page. 

Save the Date:

Tuesday, August 19th Tickets go on sale for “A Steller Night Out” 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Bridge Co. (See here for more information)

Wednesday, August 28 Back to School Hosted by Steller

Tuesday, September 10 (6:00 to 7:30) – Steller Parent Group Meeting – Committee Sign Up, Budget Presentation

50th Anniversary Celebrations Weekend of September 13 and 14th 

Register for Career Conversations session now!

 

Dear Steller Alumni & Parents/Guardians,

Please consider sharing your experiences in the workplace with current Steller students  Celebrate Steller Open House, on Friday September 13th, 2-5pm.  

 To participate . . .

 

First – Fill out Business/Career Survey We will e-mail you in July/August to register with Anchorage School District as a volunteer for next school year. 

Then, on Friday, September 13th simply come to the Career Connections classroom to meet students and share about what you do and how you got there with students.

Can’t make it to the Anniversary? – we still want to hear from you on the survey. We’re using the 50th Anniversary to learn about Steller Alumni in order to create possible mentorships along with more connections within our wider community. 

 
Career Conversations Schedule 9/13/24
3:00
  • Science
  • Medical/Dental
  • Technology
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Services/Mental Health
3:30
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Business
  • Hospitality
  • Government
4:00
  • Fine Arts
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Communications
4:30
Vocational Careers such as:
  • Electrician
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Farming/Fishing
  • Forestry

* If you don’t find your field listed, please pick a session time that works for you.

Business/Career Survey

Answer the questions on this form that you’d like to share. This information will be shared with Steller’s Principal. We are excited to hear from you!! 

FYI – We will email a volunteer sign up form to you to be completed no later than 3 weeks before the Anniversary in order to participate in the Career Connections Room.  The volunteer form gives ASD a chance track the number of volunteers helping our students districtwide and to conduct a background check for adults who want to interact with ASD students. 

Many Thanks Alumni!

Questions? Dee Dee chairspg2@gmail.com

Save the Date for Steller 50th Anniversary Celebrations

 

Dear Steller Alumni, Students, Staff, Parents & Guardians, and members of the wider community, 

Steller Parent Group, Steller Students and Staff are excited to celebrate Steller’s 50th Anniversary throughout 2024 and 2025.

We hope the entire Steller community will join in the festivities and invite you to join in our three main events:

Friday, September 13

Celebrate Steller   

  • 2:00 to 5:00pm at Steller School  FREE!
  • Current students, staff, parents/guardians and alumni are welcome to join!

A Steller Evening Out

  • 6:30 to 10:00pm at The Bridge Co
  • Tickets on sale August 19, 2024 Register Via Website 
  • First come first serve and tickets are limited
  • Current Staff, Parents/Guardians, & Alumni (21+) are welcome!

Saturday, September 14

Steller Alumni “Time Warp” Dance

  • 6:30 to 10:00pm at Steller School
  • Tickets on Sale Now! Register via Website
  • Alumni (Former students, parents & staff 18+) are welcome!

Check out the website for all the details of each of these events and to register.

Don’t forget to

  • Share what Steller has meant to you in a “Letter to Steller”
  • Sign up for Career Connections and share advice with Steller Students 
  • Mark your calendar for August 19 to purchase tickets for A Steller Evening Out – Tickets are limited and are first come first serve.

Questions? Contact Ky at 50yearsSPG2@gmail.com 

Register for Career Connections session now!

Dear Steller Alumni & Parents/Guardians,

Please consider sharing your experiences in the workplace with current Steller students  Celebrate Steller Open House, on Friday September 13th, 2-5pm.  

 To participate . . .

 

First – Fill out Business/Career Survey We will e-mail you in July/August to register with Anchorage School District as a volunteer for next school year. 

Then, on Friday, September 13th simply come to the Career Connections classroom to meet students on Friday according to the general schedule below. . . 

Can’t make it to the Anniversary? – we still want to hear from you on the survey. We’re using the 50th Anniversary to learn about Steller Alumni in order to create possible mentorships along with more connections within our wider community. 

 
Career Connection Schedule 9/13/24
3:00
  • Science
  • Medical/Dental
  • Technology
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Services/Mental Health
3:30
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Business
  • Hospitality
  • Government
4:00
  • Fine Arts
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Communications
4:30
Vocational Careers such as:
  • Electrician
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Farming/Fishing
  • Forestry

* If you don’t find your field listed, please pick a session time that works for you.

Business/Career Survey

Answer the questions on this form that you’d like to share. This information will be shared with Steller’s Principal. We are excited to hear from you!! 

FYI – We will email a volunteer sign up form to you to be completed no later than 3 weeks before the Anniversary in order to participate in the Career Connections Room.  The volunteer form gives ASD a chance track the number of volunteers helping our students districtwide and to conduct a background check for adults who want to interact with ASD students. 

Many Thanks Alumni!

Questions? Dee Dee chairspg2@gmail.com

Back to School BBQ Tuesday, August 13

The annual Back to School BBQ is a great Steller tradition! 

Steller Parent Group and Steller Staff are happy to invite all Steller Students, Families and Staff to the Great Steller BBQ of 2024 on Tuesday, August 13 6:00 to 8:00pm 

This is a great opportunity for everyone to come together as a community, meet new friends, and catch up with old friends.  SPG will provide burgers & hot dogs (with veggie and gluten free options) and drinks.

Families with last name A-K are invited to bring a side dish to share, and families with L to Z are invited to bring a dessert. Allergy friendly foods are especially welcome and clearly identified.  (Please label any dishes you want returned and remember to pick up at the end of the night.)

We look forward to seeing you!

Please REGISTER here  and VOLUNTEER HERE

______

Steller Parent Group wants to make sure that we are reaching as many members of our community with up to date and relevant information as possible. We have four ways we communicate with you:

  1. Website/Steller Flash updates will appear on the SPG website. Students, staff, and parents/guardians can SUBSCRIBE to receive updates directly in your inbox. All requests for volunteers will be posted on the website/sent out through Flash, so it is important for families to subscribe!
  2. Steller Secondary Parent Group is a closed Facebook Group created to promote communication between current parents/guardians, teachers, and staff for organizing school activities, announcements, questions, and keeping up with everything that is going on. Feel free to jump in with questions or posts.  Join the Steller Secondary Parent Group Facebook Group. 
  3. Steller Secondary Page is an open Facebook page visible to the public. If you are a Steller Alumni and want to stay informed about special activities, fundraisers, and student highlights. Follow the Facebook Page. 

Save the Date:

Tuesday, August 19th Tickets go on sale for “A Steller Night Out” 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Bridge Co. (See here for more information)

Wednesday, August 28 Back to School Hosted by Steller

Tuesday, September 10 (6:00 to 7:30) – Steller Parent Group Meeting – Committee Sign Up, Budget Presentation

50th Anniversary Celebrations Weekend of September 13 and 14th 

Donate to the Alumni Capital Project Now!

In honor of Steller’s 50th Anniversary, Steller Alumni are raising funds for the hard working, student-run Steller kitchen. The current estimate to purchase the needed appliances (like refrigerator, oven, espresso machine) is $20K. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated! * Donations in excess will revert to SPG to support initiatives for Steller students. Thank you for your support!

DONATE to the ALUMNI CAPITAL PROJECT NOW!

Save the Date for Steller 50th Anniversary Celebrations

 

Dear Steller Alumni, Students, Staff, Parents & Guardians, and members of the wider community, 

Steller Parent Group, Steller Students and Staff are excited to celebrate Steller’s 50th Anniversary throughout 2024 and 2025.

We hope the entire Steller community will join in the festivities and invite you to join in our three main events:

Friday, September 13

Celebrate Steller   

  • 2:00 to 5:00pm at Steller School  FREE!
  • Current students, staff, parents/guardians and alumni are welcome to join!

A Steller Evening Out

  • 6:30 to 10:00pm at The Bridge Co
  • Tickets on sale August 19, 2024 Register Via Website 
  • First come first serve and tickets are limited
  • Current Staff, Parents/Guardians, & Alumni (21+) are welcome!

Saturday, September 14

Steller Alumni “Time Warp” Dance

  • 6:30 to 10:00pm at Steller School
  • Tickets on Sale Now! Register via Website
  • Alumni (Former students, parents & staff 18+) are welcome!

Check out the website for all the details of each of these events and to register.

Don’t forget to

  • Share what Steller has meant to you in a “Letter to Steller”
  • Sign up for Career Connections and share advice with Steller Students 
  • Mark your calendar for August 19 to purchase tickets for A Steller Evening Out – Tickets are limited and are first come first serve.

Questions? Contact Ky at 50yearsSPG2@gmail.com 

Fundraising committee summer meeting

Fun

Join us for our summer Fundraising Committee meeting on Monday July 22nd, 5:30-7pm at Monica’s home or by Zoom.

Goals are to get to know members of the committee, review fundraising events and dates for this coming school year, to discuss possible additional events, and lead volunteers for events. 

Anyone interested in joining the board or any of our committees, or who just wants to meet some people and learn a bit more about Steller Parent Group is welcome to attend.

Looking forward to it and hope you are enjoying the lovely summer weather. 

If you are interested in attending please email fundraisingspg2@gmail.com for the address or zoom link.

Feel free to include anyone else that is interested in joining the fundraising committee.

Sincerely,

Monica

Fundraising Chair