Author Archives: Steller Parent Group

Steller Auction Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets for the Annual Steller Auction are 
on sale now. 

This event is open to anyone who wants to support Steller Secondary School. Parents, grandparents, extended family and friends are welcome, as are Steller Staff and Alumni. Steller students are welcome to attend as well. Please keep in mind that alcohol will be served at this event and it is standing room only.

All money raised goes to fund projects proposed by Steller students and teachers, including:

  • Intensives and Passage (independent study) projects, including travel scholarships.

  • Souper Steller community lunch provided to all students and staff.

  • Community service outreach projects.

  • Additional student and teacher-proposed projects, equipment, and supplies throughout the school year as approved by the Steller Parent Group.

You can support the Steller Auction in a variety of ways:
1. Buy tickets and attend.
2. Donate tickets for Steller Staff to Attend.
3. Donate an item or a service for the Silent Auction by Friday, January 17.
4. Support your student’s advisory basket with a small item by Friday, January 17.
5. Volunteer your time to help at the event (4:30 to 9:30).
6. Donate directly to the Steller Parent Group.
 
We are looking forward to a fun evening to raise money for Steller Secondary!
Steller Auction Committee
Kari Hall
Tam Johannes
Kirsten Tschofen

Tuesday Parent Group Meeting – 1/14

Please join us for the Steller Parent group Tuesday January 14th 6:00-7:30 in Ken’s room. Find out how you can help support the Steller community and keep up-to-date on upcoming events and news from staff and students. This month’s agenda includes the Jan 24th Steller Auction, updates and upcoming events, request for support for the Steller Band trip to Cordova, and opportunities to volunteer to keep Souper Steller running this semester, host a parent social, and join the fun at the auction at 49th State Brewery. Please see the attached agenda and email mayokiely@msn.com if you would like to add an agenda item. All are welcome! If you’re unable to join us Tuesday but are interested in volunteering, please contact Ann Mayo-Kiely: mayokiely@msn.com.

20200114SPG Agenda.pdf

Auction Tickets on Sale Now

Auction Tickets on Sale – Volunteers Needed

Tickets on sale now.
https://www.auctria.com/auction/steller

Please consider purchasing a ticket to donate to Steller Staff! If you can’t attend, but would still like to donate, you will be able to do so on the webpage.

Donation deadline is January 17

  • It’s time to get your donation items gathered. Drop off your items at the Steller Auction Table inside the office door before Friday, January 17 at 2:00 pm. Complete an Auction Donation Form and keep a copy for your tax receipt.

  • If you or your student would like to donate a Service Item such as snow removal, babysitting, etc. please fill out a Donation Certificate as well as an Auction Donation Form. The Certificate will be used at the event to display your donation.

  • Please support your student’s Advisory Basket by donating a small item related to the chosen theme. 

 

Tamara Johannes Auction Committee (Procurement) 907-350-7737

Kari Hall Auction Committee (Communications) 907-223-3220
 

Volunteers Needed

Many hands make for light work. We need people to help with the following things:

  • Picking up donated items from locations around Anchorage. Assembling items into baskets.

  • Driving items from Steller to 49th State. Set up help at 49th State. 

  • Check-in and check-out using our auction software. Live auction spotters. 

  • Other miscellaneous jobs as needed. 

 

Kirsten Tschofen Auction Committee (Logistics) 

Questions? please email StellerAuctionChair@gmail.com

Tickets-on-Sale-Now.pdf
Steller-Advisory-Donation-Letter.pdf
Steller-Auction-Donation-Request-Letter.pdf
Student-Donation-Certificate.pdf

Updated Family Directory Website

Attention Steller Families
Directory Update

We are excited to announce that we will be using Membership Toolkit for our directory as we have transitioned from our previous directory. 

We invite you to visit stellerschool.membershiptoolkit.com to access the directory.  Once you create a Membership Toolkit Account, you will have access to the directory. 

If you have previously entered your contact details into MySchoolAnywhere, this has been migrated and you will only need to verify your details. If you did not join the directory before, now is a great time! Be sure to use the same email address as MySchoolAnywhere so that it picks up all your old info.

Here’s what you need to do:

  • Go to stellerschool.membershiptoolkit.com.
  • Click on the Register/Login button. 
  • If you already have an account with another organization that uses Membership Toolkit you can use the same email and password to login. You can then proceed to the numbered steps below.
  • Select “Create Account” and fill in the name, email, and password information. Use the same email address as MySchoolAnywhere so that it picks up all your previously entered info.
  • Click “verify my email” and then check your email for a link to complete the process. The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive the email, check your spam or junk folders.
  • Once you have verified your email address, log back in and finish the registration process. 
  1. Complete the Parent/Family and Student Information.
  2. Complete the Directory/Publish Preferences.Once the Primary Account is set up, the Primary User can “invite” other email addresses to access his/her account.  This allows the Secondary User to have their own login information, but still have access to the family account.
    Questions? – Please don’t hesitate to contact us at shields.juliana@gmail.com

ASD Gifted Mentorship 2020/21

**Attention Sophomores and Juniors:  Would you like to explore a career and earn credit?  The Gifted Mentorship Program will begin accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year on February 1, 2020  You must meet GPA, coursework, and standardized test score requirements to qualify.  Students spend 45-60 hours with a mentor in their field of interest and complete various assignments, including a final project.  Mentorships are available in many fields, including healthcare and engineering.**

Visit the website for more information:
https://www.asdk12.org/giftedmentorship

or contact the coordinator, Amber Jaasma, jaasma_amber@asdk12.org (907) 742-3841

Amber Jaasma, M.Ed.
Gifted Mentorship Coordinator, Gifted Education
Anchorage School District
5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99504

Joint Science Education Project to Greenland

HIGH SCHOOL POLAR SCIENCE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY
REMINDER: Applications are due January 31, 2020.
We want to remind you of our exciting polar science program currently available to 11th grade high school students called the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) to Greenland. JSEP is supported by a National Science Foundation grant to Dartmouth College. Travel, lodging and meals are provided at no cost to selected students.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Competitive applicants must possess a strong interest in the natural sciences, passion for learning, sense of adventure and openness to other cultures. Applicant must be a current high school junior and a U.S. citizen.

Review the Program Requirements and Eligibility here.

Download A Flyer

Learn More About The Program Here

View the Application

Volunteers for Steller Auction!

Volunteers are needed to help make the Steller Auction a success.  The are jobs for in the next two weeks, set up the day of the event, and during the event. Please see https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4DADA82BA5F49-2020 for job descriptions.  
Contact Kirsten at StellerAuctionChair@gmail.com if you have any questions.