The Steller Auction is the biggest fundraiser for our school and the most exciting and fun community event all year long.  You won’t want to miss it!  Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 10, at 6pm at Steller.

As you go through your closets or clean out the garage this season, please consider putting aside any new or gently used items that you might be able to donate to the auction.  In general, we do not accept used clothing items, but scarves,  nice sweaters, shoes, or handbags are often appropriate. Donations are being accepted in the Steller office now.

You might also consider soliciting a donation from your favorite businesses.  To obtain a solicitation request letter or donor receipt form, please email steller.auction@gmail.com.

Lots more information coming soon!

Students: If you are planning on doing a Gifted Mentorship this year, the application deadline is Friday September 21st!

The Gifted Mentorship program is for the exceptional 11th and 12th grade high school student who has the self-discipline and interest to pursue independent study under the direction of a professional/ expert in a field of great interest to the student. The mentor program is a part of the district’s Gifted Program. Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

See Jean Tuesday at lunch or email her: poulsen_jean@asdk12.org  for more information!

Get more info here.

The All Community Meeting happens three times each year and our first one is coming up soon.  This is a time for the whole community, including students, staff, and parents to come together to discuss the issues and happenings at Steller.   There will be more information coming soon.  Mark your calendars now and plan to be there with your student(s).

HSGQE Retest

Fall 2012

1.  The Alaska HSGQE is a proficiency-based, criterion-referenced test developed specifically for Alaska. Test administration will occur October 2-4, 2012. Schools will administer Reading on October 2, Writing on October 3, and Mathematics on October 4. Juniors and seniors who need to take one or more sections of the HSGQE will participate in the fall Retest.
2.  4 AAC 06.755 requires that all sophomores take the spring administration of the HSGQE. Each student who is a junior or senior, who has failed to pass the entire examination, shall be retested at least once each year on those portions of the examination that the student has not met proficiency requirements. Any student who reaches proficiency on any portion of the examination may not retake that portion of the examination.
3.  The HSGQE is part of the Alaska Comprehensive System of Student Assessment (CSSA) mandated by the legislature under the Quality Schools Initiative. The test measures attainment of Alaska Standards adopted by school districts across Alaska.
4.  When the legislature passed Senate Bill 133, the clear purpose of the HSGQE was to measure “minimum competencies of essential skills.”  In order for students to receive a diploma, they must meet the Anchorage School District’s graduation requirements and demonstrate proficiency on all three subtests of the HSGQE or be eligible for and granted a waiver.
5.  HSGQE is not timed but is expected to take approx three hours each day to complete. Students making progress but have not completed the session within the estimated time will be given as much time as needed to finish within the same testing day. The HSGQE is proctored by certified teachers with one proctor for every 30 students.
6.  There are no make-ups for the HSGQE.
7.  Parents are asked to help by having their students rested and ready for testing on each test day. Eating a nutritious breakfast is important. Please have your student to school on time and avoid scheduling appointments on October 2, 3 and 4.
8.  Parents/guardians are reminded to update addresses as testing approaches.  ASD has a large portion of test results returned to A&E and never claimed, accounting for a large amount of money and human resource time.  Thank you in advance for support with keeping current and correct addresses on file with ASD.

Results for the fall 2012 HSGQE Retest will be reported to ASD in late November.

Please be mindful during lunch when you are outside of the building to stay on the sidewalks and be courteous of cars in the roads.  Do not block their right of way at anytime in the street.  We have had complaints concerning our students walking in the road and being disrespectful to drivers using the same road.

All students are required to sign in if they are late in the morning and sign out if they are leaving during the school day so that they can be accounted for at all times for the safety of every student in the event of an emergency.  Also if you leave for an appointment during the day and return make sure that you sign back in so that you can be accounted for correctly for attendance.

The Guest sign up book for the up coming dance will be closing tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 18^th at 12:00 noon.   Please remember to make sure that you get your guests signed up before then as there will be absolutely NO exceptions AT ALL!

Interested in watching plays? Do you want to experience southern Oregon in the spring? Well then, come one, come all! There will be a meeting for Bob’s Spring Intensive this Wednesday at noon. There will be information regarding pricing, plays, and pillorying. See you in Bob’s room Wednesday.

There will be a brief Garden Club meeting today at 11:45am (beginning of lunch) in Danielle’s room. Anyone interested in helping out in the garden this week and harvesting is welcome to attend.

Victoria, our student volunteer coordinator, is available in the library every Monday during lunch to help set-up volunteer opportunities for students. You can also email her at: stellerbethechange@aol.com or visit the facebook page: “steller be the change”.

All students are REQUIRED to sign in if they are late in the morning and SIGN OUT if they are leaving during the school day so that they can be accounted for at all times for the safety of every student in the event of an emergency.  Also if students leave for an appointment during the day and return they need to make sure that they SIGN BACK IN so that they can be accounted for correctly for attendance purposes.

The Guest sign up book for the up coming dance will beclosing tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 18th at 12:00 noon.   Please remember to make sure that you get your guests signed up before then as there will be absolutely NO exceptions AT ALL!