Author Archives: Judy Francis-Woods
February 19-23
February 19th -NO SCHOOL: President’s Day
February 20th -22nd- Steller has full school days (we do not do conferences this week)
February 23rd -IN-SERVICE: NO SCHOOL for students
This week is a three day week and students are expected to be in all of their classes Tuesday through Thursday. This is an early reminder so that any necessary arrangements can be made. [😊]
College Fairs Online
College Fairs Online would like to invite high school students to a free virtual college fair for the western region of the United States! This fair is scheduled for January 22nd-27th. Students can log on any time during this week and get information from many colleges. There is a question and answer section for the students to get answers directly from college reps.
Go to www.collegefairsonline.com to the students tab to register ASAP and a reminder e-mail will be sent the day before the fair starts. This service is completely free.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything.
Thanks,
Tamara Pendleton Owner, College Fairs Online tamara@collegefairsonline.com www.collegefairsonline.com
ACT test – Late registration ends this Friday 1/19
Sign up BEFORE THE DEADLINE! If you’ve been putting off registering your child for the ACT® test, this is your last week. It is not too late to get into a good college program. 57% of students who retest improve their composite score on their second testing.* Late registration closes on the 19th (this Friday). Take the time. Retest. It is worth it.
* Boost your score to uncover college and scholarship opportunities
* Discover your academic strengths to envision your career
* Explore how your interests align with your intended college major Put your child’s ACT test scores to work. See webpage here
*this information was published in a paper titled “Multiple Testers: What Do We Know About Them?” In 2016 by Matt Harmston, MA and Jill Crouse, PHD
Alyeska Discover Program
It’s that time of year again to get down to Alyeska with Jason for three Saturdays in February/March. Jason is a team leader during block 3 with a pick up location at the Sears Mall parking lot. The program details can be found at https://www.alyeskaresort.com/mountain/learning-center-discover-program.
The program is for ASD students aged 8-high school. Students can be beginners to advanced. Your fee covers transportation and lift tickets, with the option of getting lessons and rentals as well.
This is a great chance to enjoy Alyeska and get your kids out of the house on the weekend. The general itinerary is to meet at Sears at 8AM, get bussed to Alyeska on a motorcoach, ski or snowboard all day, and return to Sears around 4:45-5pm.
The deadline to register is February 10. See or contact Jason if you have any questions.
Parent Chaperones Needed
Steller’s Aurora Ball is a semi-formal dance happening on January 26th. We need parent chaperones to make this event happen. Please email Leigh Anne at bonney_leigh@asdk12.org to sign up to help. Time slots are from 7-9, 9-11, or 7-11. Thank you for helping!
Essay Contest Opportunity
Here is an Essay Contest opportunity to write upon an important legal topic that Alaska students could win. Civics Essay Contest.
Travel December 2018
The Sistine Chapel, the Roman Forum, and the Acropolis Await!!
Have you ever wanted to:
* walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum and the Acropolis in Athens?
* crane your neck in awe inside St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel?
* look deep into Greece’s mythical past in Diehl?
In December 2018, Simone and Svetlana will be leading a travel intensive to Italy and Greece! The meeting will take place in Simone’s room on January 26, 2018 at 12pm. Please come to learn more about this awesome opportunity to visit two of the most unique places in the world. Feel free to talk to Simone and Svetlana about all the details!
New deadline for Senior Pages and Photos
New deadline for Senior Pages and Photos is February 1st. Please email them to Jackson_lana@asdk12.org. Please also email Out of School Sport/Activities pictures.
June Nelson Scholarship
See link HERE