Category Archives: General Announcements

Panda Express Fundraiser!

Thank you to Monica and Dee Dee for organizing the Panda Express Fundraiser last week, thanks to their efforts, and your support we raised about $350 for Steller Parent Group. To learn more about how Steller Parent Group helps make Steller a great place to learn visit here. 

We have a number of Requests for Funding to be considered at the March meeting. Everyone in the Steller community is encouraged to attend the meeting and vote. 

  1. Intensives – D & D (Jason); TBA Theatre (Emma); Baking (Ashley); Jui Jitsui (Philip)
  2. School Hosted – Sophomore Day and Staff Incentives 
  3. SPG Hosted – Spring Staff Appreciation, Retirement Gifts

Donations wanted for Steller Market

 

Do you need to clean out some space in your closet? We can help you find new homes for your gently used clothing! 

The Steller market is a thrift/craft event on March 22nd 3:30-6:00pm to showcase student art and provide affordable clothing for things like dances or interviews. 

We’re looking for donations of art and/or clothes from the Steller community (think things that will fit Steller students). Anything that doesn’t end up in the market will be donated to non-profits.

To Donate, bring your items to the drop off spots set up in the front office and in Allison’s room.

We are also looking for donations of arts and craft items to be sold at the Market.

For arts and crafts, there will be a survey where you can tell us about the piece and who made it. If you are worried about your donation being damaged, feel free to reach out to us (Jayla, Maia, Ash, Kai, or Allison) so we can collect it ourselves. We can’t wait to see your contributions.

Market will be Friday, March 22nd. 3:30 pm to 6:00pm

And please mark your calendars to attend the Steller Market and get your hands on great hand crafted pieces from our community, pick up some clothes for your teen, and support this wonderful student-led initiative.

Jayla, Maia, Ash, Kai, 

Allison

 

Steller Secondary Ice Cream Social – please share widely!

Steller Secondary is a 6-12 grade ASD school of choice offering a unique learning opportunity for students focused on the goal of creating community-minded, life- long learners.

For 50 years we have offered students high quality learning opportunities that align with our values and help every student find success.
Join us Thursday, February 15th at our Ice Cream Social to learn more about why Steller is the right fit for you!
✅ Student led school tours
✅ Teacher presentations
✅ Meet members of our active Parent Group

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Help with Student Recruitment NOW!

It’s new student recruitment season! 

Maximizing new student enrollment is one of the most important things we can do to ensure Steller gets the staffing and resources we need to thrive.  No matter what grade your child is in, this will impact their experience.

We need volunteers to help:

  • at the Alternative School Fair on Saturday, February 10th (Begich Middle School, 12 to 4 pm)
  • at the Steller Ice Cream Social on Thursday, February 15th
  • by presenting at Parent Groups for our feeder schools – especially given the new addition of grade 6 to our school! 

Sign up here

 

 

Changes to SPG Bylaws!

Steller Parent Group has been hard at work conducting a “comprehensive review” of its Bylaws, required every three years, as stated in the current SPG Bylaws.

As an automatic Member of SPG, all students currently enrolled at the School, their parents/guardians, and current Staff are important participants.

 We are now at number 6 of our process: community review. 

The final draft of the revised SPG Bylaws has been sent to the Principal, Staff, and Op Group. 

The committee hopes that all Members will consider the proposed changes and attend the March SPG meeting which will be open for bylaws discussion.

In order to help you understand the process and the changes we have provided both a summary and the draft copy of the full bylaws (see attached)

We encourage all members of our community to take the time to read the changes carefully and encourage you to provide feedback:

  • directly to stellerparentgroup@gmail.com 
  • at the Steller Parent Group Meeting on Tuesday, February 13th
  • at the Steller Parent Group Meeting on Tuesday, March 19.

Voting to approve the new bylaws will take place on Tuesday, March 19th.

Changes and cover letter – 2024 SPG Bylaws

Final Draft – Bylaws 2024.docx