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Get Ready for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations!

Celebrate Steller Open House

Friday, September 13 2:00 to 5:00pm

Everyone is invited! FREE!

Please consider volunteering to help make the 50th a success. Help with set up, clean up, or at the events.

A Steller Evening Out

Friday, September 13, 6:30 to 10:00pm

Join parents/guardians, staff and alumni (21+)

  • The Bridge Co Restaurant
  • Standing reception featuring heavy appetizers, cash bar, live music and more
  • Dress is business casual
  • Buy your ticket

Steller Alumni Time Warp Dance

Saturday, September 14, 6:30 to 10:00pm 

Join Steller Alumni (18+, minors welcome if supervised)

 

Steller Community at it’s Best!

The 2024 Steller BBQ on Tuesday was a stellar success! 

Certainly our biggest BBQ in the last six years, we think we had about 550 staff, students and their families in attendance. The weather cooperated and it was great to be able to spread out in the field. It was wonderful seeing old friends reconnect, and new friendships started! 

Of course an event like this wouldn’t be possible without a whole slew of volunteers working behind the scenes. This year we had about 30 adult volunteers and a great group of 10 students helping to make everything run smoothly in the Steller tradition.

Thank you to everyone!

If you want to know more about Steller Parent Group and help us plan more community events like this please reach out!

Our next community event “Celebrate at Steller”  will be on Friday, September 13 from 2:00 to 5:00pm, You are all invited to this open house where we will celebrate 50 years of Steller Education. And don’t forget to buy your ticket to “A Steller Evening Out”, our standing reception for staff and parents/guardians at the Bridge C. Friday 6:30 to 10:00pm. Tickets go on sale Monday the 19th at 8:00am and will sell out fast. 

Find out more here. 

Welcome From Steller Parent Group!

 

September 2024

A Welcome Message from the Steller Parent Group

Dear families,

Steller Parent Group wants to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning Steller families. Steller is a special place, with a unique philosophy of learning: inspiring a community of independent, confident, self-directed learners and we are sure you are going to love it here as much as we do.

The Steller Parent Group is an integral part of the Steller Community. The purpose of the SPG is to enrich the lives of Steller students through the financial support and leadership from all active parents and guardians. We strive to promote parent and guardian involvement in school activities. To this end we host events during the school year, such as the start of the year BBQ, All Community Meetings and Annual Movie Day and we raise funds to support school initiatives through Cups4Kids, and coordinate volunteers whenever they are needed. 

All of this takes the hard work and dedication of our community members. We think parental participation is more important now than it ever has been, and want to invite you to get involved and share your ideas. Each one of us has different skills, talents, and resources that are very much needed to make Steller what it is. For some it is volunteering to help a class, for others, it is heading up or joining a committee. Even simply attending our monthly meetings helps create community. We have tasks that need to be done during the day, in the evening, and many that don’t even require coming to school. We all want the very best education and experience for our children, and when we work together we can make it happen. 

If you are interested in learning more about SPG positions please let us know, and as always, we welcome your thoughts and ideas about how Steller Parent Group can serve you. 

2024-2025 we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary.

To learn about our special events please see our website here:

Warm regards,

*Please note the SPG website/Flash is meant to complement the district website asdk12.org/steller.  For official communication from the school and district please visit Q to update your contact information and settings to receive their communications via email, text or call. 

Warm regards,

Dee Dee Zobian & Sarah Burke

Chairs, Steller Parent Group

Questions? chairspg2@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

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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

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