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School counselor news

We are in the last week of regular classes for this semester and intensives are starting next Monday. It is exciting to have two weeks of fun before the start of winter break and I hope the excitement will carry over to fun activities over the break.

MAP testing – some students will be doing the MAP assessment Friday December 6th during registration.The staff at Steller chose registration day for the testing to minimize impact on instruction. Students have received a note and testing time is 10:30. The testing is mandated and students who don’t participate Friday will be pulled out for testing during intensives. The test typically takes 45 – 90 minutes. I will also let students take the test prior to Friday needed. If you have a child in grades 7, 8 or 9, please ask them if they received a note about testing Friday.

PSAT scores are arriving soon and I will post a note in the hallway and let advisors know when they arrive. Students can also log in to their College Board account and some may receive and email or a text that their scores are available. I recommend that students look at areas of weakness and strength and prepare accordingly for the SAT.

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Angel Tree Program

This year we are participating in the Angel Tree Program hosted by Salvation Army. There are 25 tags hanging on the office windows ranging from ages 0-11 and the choice of a boy or a girl. Please take one if your family is able to participate. Please bring the gift UNWRAPPED and there will be a box in the office for you to put it in. 
 
Note: The last day to bring in the gift is December 18th. So there are two weeks to get those gifts in. 
 
Thank you everyone!

News from Nurse Annette – Save a Life!

Hello Steller Community,

Next week at Ted Stevens International Airport (North Terminal), Alaska Regional Hospital, the Airport Police and Fire are working together to provide free hands-only CPR training classes! According to the American Heart Association, the vast majority of cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital. 70% occur at home and nearly 20% occur in public places like an airport or sporting facility. Administering immediate CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. The life you save is likely to be someone close to you! Take a Moment…Save a Life

Be an Active Bystander:

Qualified staff from Alaska Regional Hospital and Airport Fire and

Police will instruct you in the easy process:

1. Call 9-1-1 &

2. Perform hands-only CPR

3. Use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Learn Early Heart Attack Care: EHAC education teaches you to recognize the early signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you can act before the damage occurs. There are multiple time slots available so call today to schedule a training for December 3 – save a life!!

When:   Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Times:   3 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm

               5:15 pm, 6 pm, 6:45 pm

Where:   Ted Stevens International Airport North Terminal (access from Postmark                  Drive)

Parking: Badging office classroom – Validated parking for the North Terminal lot                    will  be available.

To reserve your space, call 264-1722 or visit alaskaregional.com/calendar

Wishing everyone a healthy and safe Thanksgiving.

Spring 2020 Schedule & Registration

This is the final version of the Spring 2020 Class Schedule, (see schedule link).

Registration Day for 2nd Semester (Spring) will be:

Day:  Friday, December 6, 2019

Times:  (this list is in grade order, please double check your time):

  • 7th Grade    (9:00-10:15)
  • 8th Grade    (8:00-9:00)
  • 9th Grade    (2:00-3:00)
  • 10th Grade  (1:00-2:00)
  • 11th Grade  (11:15-12:15)
  • 12th Grade  (10:15-11:15)

Please be on time. Students may enter the building 10 minutes prior to their start time and wait in the student lounge. Students are expected to leave after completing registration.  If we can keep to this schedule and rules, the process can run smoothly!

The first half hour students will meet with their adviser, then they will register.

Click the link below for the Spring 2020 schedule!

Spring Schedule 2020

An Important piece of Information:  MAP testing (by invitation only) will also be on December 6, 2019, from 10:30 until 1:00.  The test will be administered in Ken’s room. This should not conflict with registration, but if you are in the building, please remember!!

If you have any questions, please see Tami.  Thanks!

PS.  And for the 7th graders, it is never as complicated or stressful as it sounds 🙂

OP Group – Spring Reps

Hi Everyone:

This is the list, as far as we know, for next semester’s OP Group reps.
If there are any changes, please email me: Alanarose4848@gmail.com.
Thanks!!

• Ashley/Brian: Ejay and Scarlet
• Becky: Izzy and Nicholas
• Bob: Mckenna and Natalie
• Danielle/Simone: Ella and Taylor
• Jason: Owen and Johni
• Ken: Logan and Jackson
• Leigh Anne: Alastar and Zoey
• Marla: Ry and Jainy
• Mike: Benjamin and Orion
• Philip: Michael and Carly
• Rosa: Zane and Sophia
• Svetlana: Francin and Liam
• Troy: Shanone and Alana

Yearbook photos needed

Dear Steller students,
If you are participating in any out of school sports or clubs please send yearbook photos.Yearbook currently only has four photos for this page and needs at least sixteen to complete the out of school activities page. 
Also, any Steller students that have won an award or have achieved something within 2019. Please send a photo and a description. This can include nominations for prizes and varsity letters. 
 
Please send photos to : Stelleryearbookstaff@gmail.com
 

Coffee and Hot cocoa! – Monday Nov 18

Dear Steller parents,
 
The sophomore class would like to brighten up your Monday morning with Coffee and Hot cocoa. On Monday the 18th we’ll be giving out Coffee and Hot Cocoa for a suggested donation of $2. Coffee will be sold outside of Steller by the pull in lane. All proceeds will go toward Steller Op group. We would like to thank all Steller parents for participating. Also special thanks to Kaladi Brothers Coffee for donating supplies for this event!
The Sophomore Class

Teacher appreciation lunch – Tuesday Nov 19

Parents, please join us for a teacher appreciation lunch hosted my Steller Parent Group– this is a great opportunity to meet and thank teachers in an informal social setting. 
 
Tuesday November 19th 11:45-12:30 in the multipurpose room. Soup, bread and salad will be provided. Potluck contributions are welcome, but please come even if you aren’t able to bring food. RSVP here: 

https://forms.gle/2eFag8RwcZL9R7dB6