Sunday, March 17, 2024

Rapids Report 3-18-24

 The Rapids Report

March 18th, 2024

Dear STrEaM Families,


Welcome back from Spring Break! We’re excited to be back at school and kick off the 4th quarter. 

This quarter will include State testing, our annual online auction, plenty of outdoor activities and TREKS, and culminate with our “showcase week” in May. 



This Week at STrEaM:

Monday 3/18:  Full Day P. 1-7

Tuesday 3/19:  Block Day A Advisory & P. 1-4

Wednesday 3/20: Early Release 12:00

  • Math Club & Boxing after school

Thursday 3/21: Block Day B Advisory & P. 5-8

  • Online Lottery closes!

Friday 3/22: Full Day P. 1-7

Reporting absences

Thank you for letting us know when your child will be absent. There are two great ways to do this now. You can log into Parent Connect and use the link on the top of your screen or you can call the school at 907-742-9000.

Health, Social Emotional and Wellness

Communicating with teens: Tip of the week!

Whenever possible, focus on the positive:


Sometimes questions can feel like accusations:


  1. Did you do your homework?

  2. Who are you texting?


Make sure to balance with positives:


  1. You are so much fun.

  2. You are getting so good at that!


It is easy to get bogged down in the instructiveness of parenting. Whenever possible, take a step back and focus on what’s fun about your child. What do you admire? How are they brave, curious, or kind? Language is important. Sometimes even innocent questions sound like interrogations to a teen - “what are you thinking?” Instead try, “you seem (happy, upset, et).” 


Health Updates 

Alaska Behavioral Health is offering free parenting classes next month and will host a free health clinic (dental/vision/medical) at Begich Middle School on April 20-21st. Please see the attached fliers for more information.


Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org

Wishing you well

~Nurse Bethany

School Governance

APC (Academic Policy Committee)

The Academic Policy Committee (APC) meets this Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Community and parents are always welcome to attend. Please notify us prior to the meeting if you wish to provide public comment.

Friends of STrEaM

  • Be on the look-out for information about the 4th Annual STrEaM Spring Auction Fundraiser! We hope to raise close to $4K this year. If you own a business and can donate an item or experience to auction please see Sylvia in the front office.

  • The final Pop-Up Bake Sale will support Teacher Appreciation Week, (May 6-10). It will be held on Wednesday March 6th at noon.

  • The School Lunch Program for students-in-need is doing great thanks to the amazing support of our school community! Thanks to our business partner, Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown, for the continued support of bread, pretzels and other supplies.

After School Activities

Wednesday MATH CLUB

It is time to sign up for quarter 4 Wednesday Math Club! Math Club is hosted by math teacher Stephanie Olendorff and is open to any STrEaM student who has a permission form submitted; however, there is a cap of 20 seats available and academic need will be considered when accepting students. It will take place on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm. Students must be picked up or have permission to walk off campus by 1:45 pm. Please fill out the permission form in the link below to be considered for quarter 4 Wednesday’s Math Club. Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions. 

https://forms.gle/nfo5E3W7Bfik8XNo6


For more information reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org 

Advisory & Lunch MATH CLUB

Students have the option to spend Tuesday and Thursday advisory period in Mrs. Olendorff’s room for math support. Students are to check in with their advisory teacher for attendance, then go to room 4. Students can also spend lunch in Mrs. Olendorff’s room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday for math support. The expectation is that students are silently working on any PA’s and MA’s while Mrs. Olendorff is there to offer support and instruction. This is a great opportunity to incorporate more math into the students’ schedules.  Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions. 


Quyana!

Thank you for your continued support. 

Call, email or stop by if you have any questions or needs! 


Adam Mokelke, Principal  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Rebekah Hayden, Assistant Principal hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org 

Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

Sylvia Biondich, Administrative Asst.  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Jessi Blackson, Secretary blackson_jessica@asdk12.org 

Bethany Zimpelman, Itinerant Nurse zimpleman_bethany@asdk12.org 

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org






Sunday, March 3, 2024

Rapids Report 3-4-24

 The Rapids Report

March 4th, 2024

Dear STrEaM Families,


We’ve reached the last week of Quarter 4. At STrEaM we follow a mastery grading philosophy. There are two types of grades: practice assessment and mastery assessments. Mastery assessments are generally end of lesson, unit or project summative assessments, such as tests, quizzes, final papers, presentations, final projects or products. Since these represent the summation of student learning, they are the focus of our grading and make up 80% of a student’s grade. If your child is using this week to finalize, make up or retake assessments, the emphasis is on these mastery assessments.  


Congrats to our skiers, coaches and volunteers on a great ski season! We had about 25% of our student population participate in skiing this year, which is incredible. Coaches Mozen, Perkins and Wesley did an amazing job coordinating practices and transportation, coaching up our skiers and communicating with parents and volunteers. We're proud of our ski program and thrilled about completing another great season.

This Week at STrEaM:

Monday 3/4:  Full Day P. 1-7

Tuesday 3/5:  Block Day A Advisory & P. 1-4

Wednesday 3/6: Early Release 12:00

  • Math Club & Boxing after school

  • Pop-Up Bake Sale Fundraiser @ noon

  • 8th Grade Showcase 10:00 to 12:00

Thursday 3/7: Block Day B Advisory & P. 5-8

Friday 3/8: 

  • NO SCHOOL. ENJOY SPRING BREAK!

Health, Social Emotional and Wellness

Communicating with teens: Tip of the week!

Whenever possible, focus on the positive:


Sometimes questions can feel like accusations:


  1. Did you do your homework?

  2. Who are you texting?


Make sure to balance with positives:


  1. You are so much fun.

  2. You are getting so good at that!


It is easy to get bogged down in the instructiveness of parenting. Whenever possible, take a step back and focus on what’s fun about your child. What do you admire? How are they brave, curious, or kind? Language is important. Sometimes even innocent questions sound like interrogations to a teen - “what are you thinking?” Instead try, “you seem (happy, upset, et).” 


Health Updates 

Alaska Behavioral Health is offering free parenting classes next month and will host a free health clinic (dental/vision/medical) at Begich Middle School on April 20-21st. Please see the attached fliers for more information.


Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org

Wishing you well

~Nurse Bethany

School Governance

APC (Academic Policy Committee)

The Academic Policy Committee (APC) meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM.  There is no meeting in February. Community and parents are always welcome to attend. Please notify us prior to the meeting if you wish to provide public comment.

Friends of STrEaM

  • Be on the look-out for information about the 4th Annual STrEaM Spring Auction Fundraiser! We hope to raise close to $4K this year. If you own a business and can donate an item or experience to auction please see Sylvia in the front office.

  • The final Pop-Up Bake Sale will support Teacher Appreciation Week, (May 6-10). It will be held on Wednesday March 6th at noon.

  • The School Lunch Program for students-in-need is doing great thanks to the amazing support of our school community! Thanks to our business partner, Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown, for the continued support of bread, pretzels and other supplies.

After School Activities

Skiing 

Please make sure that any borrowed gear is returned before Spring Break. Thank you for a fun and memorable XC Skiing season. 

Wednesday MATH CLUB

It is time to sign up for quarter 4 Wednesday Math Club! Math Club is hosted by math teacher Stephanie Olendorff and is open to any STrEaM student who has a permission form submitted; however, there is a cap of 20 seats available and academic need will be considered when accepting students. It will take place on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm. Students must be picked up or have permission to walk off campus by 1:45 pm. Please fill out the permission form in the link below to be considered for quarter 4 Wednesday’s Math Club. Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions. 

https://forms.gle/nfo5E3W7Bfik8XNo6


For more information reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org 

Advisory & Lunch MATH CLUB

Students have the option to spend Tuesday and Thursday advisory period in Mrs. Olendorff’s room for math support. Students are to check in with their advisory teacher for attendance, then go to room 4. Students can also spend lunch in Mrs. Olendorff’s room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday for math support. The expectation is that students are silently working on any PA’s and MA’s while Mrs. Olendorff is there to offer support and instruction. This is a great opportunity to incorporate more math into the students’ schedules.  Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions. 

Links and Information

Reporting absences:

Thank you for letting us know when your child will be absent. There are two great ways to do this now. You can log into Parent Connect and use the link on the top of your screen or you can call the school at 907-742-9000. Ms. Jessi is our new attendance secretary and front door greeter!

STREAM GEAR STORE

Purchase your STrEaM Gear on our online store! LINK: https://bit.ly/3YYp912

Parents: earn or finish a degree right here at STrEaM with Wayland!

Are you considering earning a degree, or completing one? Our business partner Wayland University offers classes online and in the evening https://www.wbu.edu/campuses/anchorage/index.htm

Quyana!

Thank you for your continued support. 

Call, email or stop by if you have any questions or needs! 


Adam Mokelke, Principal  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Rebekah Hayden, Assistant Principal hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org 

Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

Sylvia Biondich, Administrative Asst.  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Jessi Blackson, Secretary blackson_jessica@asdk12.org 

Bethany Zimpelman, Itinerant Nurse zimpleman_bethany@asdk12.org 

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org






Sunday, February 25, 2024

Rapids Report for 2-26-24

 The Rapids Report

February 26th, 2024

Dear STrEaM Families,


There are just two weeks left in Quarter 3. This Friday is the last day for Mastery Assessments. 

Students will soon have the opportunity to choose their new special electives as we start preparing for Quarter 4. 


Your feedback is important! Please take a moment to fill out the family School Climate and Connectedness Survey: surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/59120family

Every year we use data from this survey to set goals for improving our program. 

This Week at STrEaM:

Monday 2/26:  Full Day P. 1-7

  • XC Ski Practice @STrEaM 3:00-4:30

Tuesday 2/27:  Block Day A Advisory & P. 1-4

  • XC Ski Race @ Bartlett HS 5:30

Wednesday 2/28: Early Release 12:00

  • Math Club & Boxing after school

  • Pop-Up Bake Sale Fundraiser @ noon

  • No XC Ski Practice - Rest/Ski on your own

  • Student Ambassador Club Meeting 12-1:00 Last meeting will be February 28th 

Thursday 2/29: Block Day B Advisory & P. 5-8

  • XC Ski Championships@ Kincaid 5:30

Friday 3/1: 

  • XC Ski party @STrEaM 3:00-4:30



Recruitment Time!

Word of mouth is still the #1 way new students come to us- thanks to YOU!

The lottery is open now and ends on March 21st. Our student ambassadors are visiting neighboring elementary schools, family STEM nights and recruitment fairs in February and March. Spread the word and help recruit new RAPIDS! Our 2nd Annual Charter & Optional Program EXPO is Feb 28th from 4:00 pm to 6:45 pm. In the auditorium. Mrs. Smith is offering an optional event in Room 105 for more in-depth information about STrEaM.  Please share the attached flier with anyone interested in learning more about our program! 

Health, Social Emotional and Wellness

Communicating with teens: Tip of the week!

Whenever possible, focus on the positive:


Sometimes questions can feel like accusations:


  1. Did you do your homework?

  2. Who are you texting?


Make sure to balance with positives:


  1. You are so much fun.

  2. You are getting so good at that!


It is easy to get bogged down in the instructiveness of parenting. Whenever possible, take a step back and focus on what’s fun about your child. What do you admire? How are they brave, curious, or kind? Language is important. Sometimes even innocent questions sound like interrogations to a teen - “what are you thinking?” Instead try, “you seem (happy, upset, et).” 



Health Updates 

February isn’t just about Valentine candy. It is also dental health month. There are some great oral health resources here: https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/index.html

Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org

Wishing you well

~Nurse Bethany

Reporting absences:

Thank you for letting us know when your child will be absent. There are two great ways to do this now. You can log into Parent Connect and use the link on the top of your screen or you can call the school at 907-742-9000. Ms. Jessi is our new attendance secretary and front door greeter!

School Governance

APC (Academic Policy Committee)

The Academic Policy Committee (APC) meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM.  There is no meeting in February. Community and parents are always welcome to attend. Please notify us prior to the meeting if you wish to provide public comment.

Friends of STrEaM

  • Be on the look-out for information about the 4th Annual STrEaM Spring Auction Fundraiser! We hope to raise close to $4K this year. If you own a business and can donate an item or experience to auction please see Sylvia in the front office.

  • The final Pop-Up Bake Sale will support Teacher Appreciation Week, (May 6-10). It will be held on Wednesday March 6th at noon.

  • The School Lunch Program for students-in-need is low on jelly and individual bags of pretzels or chips. If you are able to donate, please bring to Ms. Jessi at the front kiosk. We are extremely thankful to the Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage for their continued support of this lunch program. Thank you Blackson Family for your donations this week!

After School Activities

Skiing 


This is our final week of XC Skiing! We have two races this week. Tuesday is at Bartlett and Thursday  is at Kincaid. No practice on Wednesday. 


Friday, 3/1 is the XC Skiing party! Please select an item from this form that you are able to donate to the party. We will meet in room 6 from 3:00 to 4:30 on Friday to celebrate a successful season. Skiers must return all borrowed gear during the party(boots, poles, skis and jackets).

Wednesday MATH CLUB

It is time to sign up for quarter 4 Wednesday Math Club! Math Club is hosted by math teacher Stephanie Olendorff and is open to any STrEaM student who has a permission form submitted; however, there is a cap of 20 seats available and academic need will be considered when accepting students. It will take place on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm. Students must be picked up or have permission to walk off campus by 1:45 pm. Please fill out the permission form in the link below to be considered for quarter 4 Wednesday’s Math Club. Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions. 

https://forms.gle/nfo5E3W7Bfik8XNo6


For more information reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org 

Advisory & Lunch MATH CLUB

Students have the option to spend Tuesday and Thursday advisory period in Mrs. Olendorff’s room for math support. Students are to check in with their advisory teacher for attendance, then go to room 4. Students can also spend lunch in Mrs. Olendorff’s room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday for math support. The expectation is that students are silently working on any PA’s and MA’s while Mrs. Olendorff is there to offer support and instruction. This is a great opportunity to incorporate more math into the students’ schedules.  Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions. 

Links and Information

STREAM GEAR STORE

Purchase your STrEaM Gear on our online store! LINK: https://bit.ly/3YYp912

Parents: earn or finish a degree right here at STrEaM with Wayland!

Are you considering earning a degree, or completing one? Our business partner Wayland University offers classes online and in the evening https://www.wbu.edu/campuses/anchorage/index.htm

Quyana!

Thank you for your continued support. 

Call, email or stop by if you have any questions or needs! 


Adam Mokelke, Principal  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Rebekah Hayden, Assistant Principal hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org 

Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

Sylvia Biondich, Administrative Asst.  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Jessi Blackson, Secretary blackson_jessica@asdk12.org 

Bethany Zimpelman, Itinerant Nurse zimpleman_bethany@asdk12.org 

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org