Rapids Report for 8-14-18

RAPIDS REPORT FOR 8-14-18    BACK TO SCHOOL!

Dear STrEaM students, friends and families,

This week teachers came back to work two days ahead of the rest of ASD to spend three intensive days on Project-Based Learning. We are excited to start off our third year doing awesome things in education!
Here are a few upcoming events and items: 

Back to School Night

This Thursday, 8/16/18, we have an informational Back to School night in the auditorium 4:00 to 6:00 PM. 

Registration:

Both new and returning students must be registered by 8/24. Please log on to the ASD website and use Parent Connect to register. Call Ms. Sandy at 742-9000 for assistance. 

We have a few open seats at each grade level. Call for more information!

First Day of School!

Monday, August 20th is the first day of school! School starts at 8:00 AM. Students will receive schedules when they arrive. We will begin with an assembly in the auditorium, an engineering challenge and barbecue lunch.  After lunch students will visit each of their 7 classes for introductory information. 

Schedule: 

Monday and Friday: 8 AM to 3 PM, periods 1-7. Period 7 is elective.
Tuesday: 8 AM to 3 PM, block schedule "A" day, periods 1-3 and elective. 
Thursday: 8 AM to 3 PM, block schedule "B" day, periods 4-6 and Advisory (8). 
Wednesday: 8 AM to 12 PM Projects, STEM and Experiential learning. EARLY RELEASE DAY.

After School Clubs:

Robotics: Tuesday 3:00-4:30 PM 

Choir: Wednesday 12:00-1:30 PM

Jiu-Jitsu: Wednesday 12:00-1:30, minimum 10 students, $10 per session

Theatre: Wednesday 12:00-1:30, $100 per student per quarter

Supplies:

We ask only for basic school supplies including:

• 1 each: Binder, 1.5 or 2 inch
• 1 package of 8 dividers
• 1 each 2-pocket folder with holes punched
• Black or blue pens
• #2 pencils (donated extras appreciated)
• 1 package loose leaf paper
• re-useable water bottle (with name on it!)
• Students must have appropriate clothing and footwear for daily outdoor activity!

Volunteers:

Support needed for lunch supervision, lobby supervision before and after school, and study hall or student activities on Wednesdays after 12:00. Please contact Ms. Sandy or Mr. Mokelke to volunteer your time.

Welcome new staff!

Welcome to the following new staff at STrEaM:

Emily Smith, Language Arts

Howard Mozen, PE and SPED

Lilly Goodman-Allwright, Science

Stephanie Gabel, long term sub for Social Studies

Let's make it a great school year!