Many, many thanks to Ingrid for heading up the Annual Auction the past few years. Now she has retired from that postition and another lead parent organizer is needed. The Auction is scheduled for March, and it is time to get started. There is plenty of support with the 9th grade class as the primary helpers for this event. Please contact Jen or Natalie to get the ball rolling.
Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities
Science Storeroom Help Requested
Any parents out there who have some time or inclination to help organize a Science storeroom?  Shannon needs help cleaning up dirty glassware, collating what we have and writing down what needs to be ordered fresh. Anyone could do this at any time during the week, you could come regularly or you could help just once. Please email or call Shannon if you think this opportunity might be for you! herda_shannon@asdk12.org – [phone 440 2522]
GET INVOLVED . . .
We have several vacant seats for Parent Reps and Alternates on the Ad Board for the 2008-09 school-year. This week, the Parent Group is assembling a slate of nominees to present for election at the All Community Meeting on October 1. Ad Board is an integral part of the decision-making process at Steller where parents, students, and staff come together to vote on policy issues. Meetings are held once a month alternating between evenings and lunchtimes. Parents are elected to a 2-year term. Perhaps you would like to fulfill your volunteer hours by serving on this board, or know of another Steller parent you think would be an asset to the board. Please forward names to the co-chairs of the Parent Group: Rochelle Wilhelm, colliebarks@aol.com or Barbara Wohlforth, wohlforth_barbara@asdk12.org
All Community BBQ Volunteers Needed
Thursday, September 4, 2008Â 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Here’s the slots some brave, volunteering souls need to fill. Please reply and let Joe jbanta@mac.com know what you’d like to do:
Set Up – 4:30 to 5:30 PM
tables, chairs, (indoor or out)
Grill Meisters – 5:00 to 7 PM ish
grilling hotdogs and burgers and veggie burgers starting promptly @ 5:30 PM to get ahead of the hungry masses
Tables – 5:00 to 7 PM ish
set-up, cleaning and re-organizing as we go and helping people get their food they bring set out
Runners -Â 5:30 to 7 PM ish
water and lemonade mix, supplies from the Steller kitchen, help with spills, etc.
Clean Up – 7 to 8 PMÂ Jim’s counseling group has volunteered to help with this task as well making it spotless again!
Alaska State Fair Volunteer request
Valued Volunteers (past and current),
August brings one of Alaska’s biggest events of the year, The Alaska State Fair. http://www.alaskastatefair.org/2008/index.html
This year is especially important as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska and the upcoming merger between the Anchorage Museum and The Imaginarium.
As in the past, The Imaginarium will have a large area at the fair. This year the theme is “Space.” The Out to Space Exhibit will be traveling to the fair as with our outreach Planetarium.
I am looking for some of you wonderful volunteers to come out and join us at The Imaginiarum’s tent to greet and meet the public. Because of the nature of the fair it is not necessary to have been a previous or current volunteer to come and help out. Family and friends (14 years old and older) are invited to come and volunteer with us at the fair.
I have admissions passes available for all volunteers
If you bring 2 or more people for a full shift there are parking passes available.
The shifts are 5-6 hours long (but this is negotiable.)
A shuttle is available from the Imaginarium to the fair. (on a set schedule. please contact me for more info)
The shifts are as follows
Mon – Tues 12-4 and 4-8 (12-8 if you take the shuttle)
Friday 12-5 and 5-10
Saturday and Sunday 10-4 and 4-10
Because this is a special event you will get double time in addition to passes and a wonderful and memorable fair experience.
I really hope that you can come and help!
Thanks again volunteers. Your time and efforts are so appreciated and valued. We couldn’t make the Imaginarium what it is without you!
Thanks!!
Karen Kniskern
Volunteer and Visitor Services
The Imaginarium
737 West 5th Avenue Ste G
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2129
Direct (907) 343-0611
Fax (907) 258-4306
Parent Volunteer Needed for Graduation
Larry needs one parent volunteer to supervise the graduating seniors on Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center. If you are available, please contact him ASAP!
BBQ
Steller is providing a BBQ for all olympiads and cheerleaders on Monday, May 19th. Parent volunteers needed to help setup/dishup/BBQup/cleanup for all of our hungry contestants. Please arrive by 11AM. No need to bring food, but beverages would be appreciated.
Need parent help for Teacher’s lunch
The Early Bird Gets the Worm- Teacher Appreciation Lunch, Weds., April 30th
We are two parents of seventh graders in Troy’s Advisory Group who have volunteered to organize the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon this year. Wednesday, May 6 is National Teacher’s Day, and often the date in many schools for such events. However, at Steller, this date falls in the first week of Intensives, and many members of our staff will be out of the building and unable to attend such an event. Therefore, we have decided to take advantage of Steller’s notorious flexibility and hold our event a week earlier, on Wednesday, April 30—the early-bird gets the worm, so to speak. We already have volunteers to supply decorations, tablecloths, two salads, desserts and beverages. We are seeking other seventh grade parents who will provide two entrees, bread, and a fruit plate/salad to serve approximately 25. Please contact Rochelle Wilhelm at 562-2558 or email colliebarks@aol.com if you can help.
We would also encourage any Steller students or parents who had planned to sing notes or drop tokens of appreciation to staff during the official Teacher Week in May, to, instead, take advantage of this early-bird opportunity before teachers have flown, and students have left the nest of their regular classes.
Thank-you
Rochelle Wilhelm
Renee Evans
FUN AND EXCITING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
FOR STELLER STUDENTS
ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Anchorage Downtown Partnership, our school business partner, invites all Steller students, family members, and staff
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Illumination Station
Selling lighted toys/souvenirs in Town Square
Monday, December 31
2 hour shift choices: 3-5 pm, 5-7 pm, 7-9 pm
Illumination station is an outdoor vendor booth – dress warm; heaters provided
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Children’s Parties
Assist with children’s activities happening prior to the New Year’s Eve Celebration
Monday, December 31
3-5:30 pm
Outdoor activity – dress warm; heaters provided
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Fireworks glasses
Distributing free paper glasses for enhanced viewing of the fireworks over Town Square
Monday, December 31
6-8 pm (fireworks set off at 8 pm)
Outdoor activity – dress warm; heaters provided
*ADP sends each volunteer a personal letter thanking them for their volunteer service that is a nice addition for the college portfolio. Many colleges require 500 hours of documented high school community service.
Call Kris Natwick at 279-5668, or email her at knatwick@anchoragedowntown.org,.
Questions? See Linda in the Counseling office.