The RAPIDS Report
News from Anchorage STrEaM Academy
August 18th, 2017Dear STrEaM friends and families,
Monday is the first day of school! Our staff has been together all week working, planning and preparing for your children to arrive. This week each staff member invested time to plan an in-depth and engaging project for the first quarter.
Wayland Baptist (our facility) is hosting an ASD kindergarten teacher inservice on Monday. This means the parking lot will be full and busy! I will be in the parking lot greeting parents and directing traffic. We have an expanded back yard this year, new carpet, cubbies in the hall for storing things, and two additional classrooms upstairs (room 110 and 111).
Our three overarching goal areas for this school year are: Positive School Culture, Planning and Preparation, and Communication. We have goals both school wide and individually in these areas, striving to be the best school we can be. My promise to you is, everyone who walks through our doors will be treated with respect and dignity. We will always be prepared to provide a great educational experience. Communication to you will be frequent, informative and professional. Please give us feedback on how we are living up to these goals!
~Mr. Mokelke
IMPORTANT INFORMATION / DATES:
- Monday is the first day of school! School starts at 8:00 AM. Drop off can begin at 7:30.
- WEDNESDAYS are Early Release days. New block schedule rotating “A and B” days:
- Regular daily schedule 8 AM to 3 PM. Drop-offs begin at 7:30 AM.
- Wednesday Schedule 8 AM to 12 PM. Lunch from 11:30 to 12:00.
- August 31st (Thursday): Open House, 5:00 PM.
- September 1st (Friday): Arctic Valley TREK. Depart 8 AM, busses return to Totem.
- September 4th: No School, Labor Day holiday
- View all scheduled events on the calendar at http://stream.asdk12.org/
ENROLLMENT:
ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS NOW! The lottery is closed, but we can still enroll new students. We have space available for 15 students. Interested families can call, email or stop by!
SCHEDULE:
This year we are on a block schedule, with Wednesday as our Early Release day.
Monday and Thursday are “A” days. Students have four classes, two before lunch and two after. For the most part, “A” day classes are core classes like Language Arts and Math.
Tuesday and Friday are “B” days. Students have four classes. The morning classes are some core classes as well as STEM classes and PE. The two periods after lunch, school-wide, are Project Electives and Advisory. Students will choose their elective Monday:
Art Exploratory- Ms. Twiford. (art, dance, theatre)
Student Government- Mrs. Bozarth
Outdoor Survival- Mr. Perkins
Family & Consumer Science Exploratory - Ms. Draeger
Spanish- Mrs. Staker
Coding- Mr. Bierer
Science Projects- Mr. McCormick
The last period on “B” day is advisory. Students will meet with advisors for 30 minutes, then advisors will guide them to the appropriate support or enrichment needed. For example, a student who is struggling in Language Arts will be sent to that class for additional support. Or, students who are deep into a complex project will meet to collaborate and spend that hour working on the project.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information and support!
COMMUNICATION:
All STrEaM students are provided a Student Planner. Teachers have students update planners regularly as part of classroom routines, and advisors facilitate weekly grade checks which are recorded in planners. Please ask your child to see their planner regularly!
Staff Contact Information:
2017-18 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
· Back Pack
· 3 ring Binder (1-1/2 or 2 inch)
· 4 Pocket Folders
· Loose Leaf Paper
· 3 Composition Books
· #2 Pencils – 12 pack
· Blue or black pens – 12 pack
· Reusable water bottle
· Shoes and clothing appropriate for outdoor hiking conditions in rain, snow and sun*
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