We are still in need of a few more chaperones for the 9:30-2am and the 2-7am for Friday, April 13th’s Activity Night. Â This is a wonderful night for students to hang out with their peers to bond and celebrate the uniqueness of Steller. If you can help us out we would really appreciate it. Â We will make sure to have fresh coffee all night!
Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities
Dance Chaperones needed – Friday 3/23
Parent Volunteers Needed
Free Vision Screening
Parents,
The Lions Club has agreed to come to Steller and perform a very sophisticated vision screening for students, faculty and any parent who is interested. ASD has purchased two of the machines that are to be used it is expected that this will become part of the routine ASD screening in the future. I have arranged for the Lions Club volunteers to show up Thursday, March 29th. They will be start screenings soon after 8:30. Please make certain your adolescent has his/her glasses on or contacts in that day. They will not be screened without them.
I would also like a few parent volunteers to go to the classrooms and bring students down to the MPR. I want this to go as rapidly as possible so that students are not out of class longer than necessary.
This screening checks for a multitude of visual problems. It is not quite as advanced as the screening an optometrist does, but very close. It does not screen for distance screening, therefore I will check for distance vision on those students I have not already screened. These are the potential visual problems that Plusoptix looks for:
Anisometropia – difference of the spherical equivalents of both eyes (unequal refractory power)
Astigmatism – blurred vision from irregular or toric curvature of the cornea or the lens
Hyperopia – farsightedness; greater difficulty seeing near objects than distant
Myopia – nearsightedness; greater difficulty seeing distant objects than near objects
Corneal reflexes – problems with asymmetry of the corneal reflexes of both eyes
Anisocoria –difference of the pupil diameters of both eyes
Since a similar screening is going to be routine with ASD and this is not an invasive procedure, no consent form required. A form will be sent home with the results. If a referral is necessary, the problem will be addressed on the form. You are highly encouraged to follow up with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Recently a student in ASD was found to have a detached retina. If it had not been caught, the child likely would have lost vision in that eye. Please call me at 742-4963 if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Anne
Steller School Nurse
Parent Volunteers needed for Steller Activity Night, April 13th
The senior class is looking for Parent volunteers to help as this year activity night.  We are looking for parent who can supervise doorways, supervise classroom activities, help serve breakfast, and/or can bring and share a craft/activity of their own.  The timeslots we are in need of filling are:  All night (9:30pm-8:00am), 9:30pm-2:00am, 2:00am-7:00am, or 5:00am-8am.  Please email neff_jennifer@asdk12.org if you can help out or if you have more questions about his event.  Thanks so much!
Chaperone Need
This Ski/Snowboard Intensive is short a parent chaperone for this Friday, March 2nd.  A parent chaperone is needed to drive to Alyeska and possibly transport a student and teacher back to Anchorage if there is an emergency.  The parent would be able to spend the day ski/snowboarding on the wonderful spring slopes for only $15 (if they were then needed as a transport back to Anchorage the $15 would be reimbursed).  We are also looking for parents with flexible schedules who can be listed as alternates in case we have any more cancelations.  If you are able to help with either option please email me at:  neff_jennifer@asdk12.org  Thanks so much!
Parent Drivers Needed
High Schooler Volunteer Opportunities at the Campbell Creek Science Center
Are you a high school student interested in working with children outside in a natural environment? The Bureau of Land Management’s Campbell Creek Science Center is looking for interested, enthusiastic, and committed high school students to assist us with these active and outdoor-based programs coming up in the next month. If you are interested in any of these, contact us ASAP. You will need to bring a Volunteer Agreement form with you that is already signed by a parent, so we need time to get that form to you beforehand. Working some of these programs may also require a brief orientation. (We are sorry! We are only able to have you help out if you are in high school.)
If interested (or for more information, of course), contact Brian Lax at blax@blm.gov or call me at 267-1236.
All programs take place at the Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Drive. All times listed include arriving one hour before the actual program to help set up and leaving a half hour afterward to help clean up.Â
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3-7:30 pm (program begins at 4, so okay to arrive from 3-4), After School Outdoor Program with elementary school students
Thursday, Feb. 23, 3-7:30 pm (program begins at 4, so okay to arrive from 3-4), After School Outdoor Program with elementary school students
Friday, Feb 24, 3-7:30 pm (program begins at 4, so okay to arrive from 3-4), After School Outdoor Program with elementary school students
Saturday, Feb 25, 8:30 am-2:15 pm, Super Saturday, Middle Schoolers, snowshoeing/tracking and firebuilding/survival kits
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3-7:30 pm (program begins at 4, so okay to arrive from 3-4), After School Outdoor Program with elementary school students
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2-6:30pm (program begins at 3, so okay to arrive then), After School Outdoor Program with middle school students
Thursday, March 1, 3-7:30 pm (program begins at 4, so okay to arrive from 3-4), After School Outdoor Program with elementary school students
Saturday, Feb. 3, 8:30 am-4 pm, Iditarod Ceremonial Start—Be a part of the excitement! Details still to be worked out.
Chaperones Needed
Prom Needs Chaperones!!
The senior class is still looking for 2 chaperones, per shift, for Saturday’s prom.  The shifts are 7:50-10:00pm and 10:00-12am.  The prom is located at the Bayshore Clubshouse.  If you could help us chaperone a shift we would really appreciate it.  Please email Natalie at  foley_natalie@asdk12.org
Thanks so much!