Letter week of 5/25

5/26/20

Hello STrEaM Families,

I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the holiday weekend, while wearing your mask and social distancing of course! The great outdoors helps to mitigates the spread of germs naturally, and fresh air has a way of making us feel healthy and happy.

While school is officially out, we are still working to meet the needs of our students and parents! Mrs. Biondich and Mr. Mokelke will work through June 12th, and will be on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

We will have "Morning Coffee" Zoom meetings on Wednesdays: 5/27, 6/3 and 6/10. If interest is sustained, we will resume these in July. Mr. Mokelke and Mrs. Biondich return to the office July 13.

ONLINE REGISTRATION is open, and registration is critical to us for scheduling, managing class size, and moderating the online lottery.  63 of our students have registered. Thank you to those who completed this. Please complete online registration as soon as possible!

Chromebook return can be done by appointment. Please call us at 742-9000. We are waiting on the return of 19 of our Chromebooks.

Yearbooks have been delayed, and are expected to arrive in July. Mrs. Biondich will contact you and make sure you get your yearbook!

Please join us for coffee at 8 AM tomorrow.
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09
Meeting ID: 189 887 262 Password: MORNING
youtube.com/adammokelke

Thank you all!
Mr. Mokelke

Last week of school!

5/18/20

Dear parents and families,

It is hard to believe it is already the last week of school! It has been an incredible year, yet we come out of it with a strong, positive school culture and much to celebrate. Thank you for being with us this year, and we are hoping for and planning for being together in our classes in August. 


Learning never ends, and your learning access won't end this Thursday. ASD is providing FREE online iSchool courses for middle school students during the summer including Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, & Science. Follow the link or contact our counselor, bonertz_amy@asdk12.org with any questions. https://www.asdk12.org/Page/15489. For more specific opportunities and continuation, contact teachers please!

Monday 5/18

Kick off the last week of school! This is the final opportunity for students to complete assignments, turn in work, log into zoom sessions and wrap up the year. Let’s come together, celebrate and finish the year STRONG!

Tuesday 5/19 

Join us for “Morning Coffee!”

Mrs. Gatlin and Dr. Sturm will present on Project-Based Learning at STrEaM Academy.

Guest principal Finkler will discuss ASD charter homeschool programs Frontier and Family Partnership. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09 

Meeting ID: 189 887 262  Password: MORNING
Missed morning coffee? Watch the recording on youtube!

Wednesday  5/20

Last day for regularly scheduled teacher Zoom meetings, advisory, tutoring sessions. 
This Wednesday at 10:00!!!- May 20th. Our last Zoom workout of the year. Bring two drumsticks, or similar items. Go to the Zoom meeting: https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/621861387?pwd=R01VYzdYdWpnWDJmVVYwcGo1U05TQT09

Thursday 5/21 

LAST day of school!

Final zoom-sembly at 11 AM. We will celebrate the year, recognize students and send off our 8th graders. Zoom for students and staff: parents may view the assembly at youtube.com/adammokelke

Friday 5/22

Last teacher work day!

8:00 AM: join us for a special “Morning Coffee” launch for our teachers. Join us is special guest, author and speaker Allison Holzer, presenting on the topic of “inspiration!” Her book “Dare to Inspire” is a great motivational read, and we are excited to have her joining us for the last day with our incredible staff! 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09 

Meeting ID: 189 887 262  Password: MORNING

Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM we will be accepting Chromebook returns. Please call or email for more details or appointments. 

Please remember to complete online registration for all returning students! 

Thank you!

Adam Mokelke, Principal

Week 7 E-learning

May 11th, 2020

Dear STrEaM parents and families,

It is hard to believe this is our 7th week of distance learning, and the last full week of school. As we wrap things up for this school year, know our staff is already working on models for what school may look like in the fall. We are considering three scenarios: full open, modified open and distance open. This will of course depend on the virus and how Alaska responds in the coming months. Whatever happens, STrEaM will be prepared.

Online registration for 20-21 is open! Please complete registration as soon as possible. This is something we do every year. If you are NOT returning to STrEaM, please let us know as soon as possible. The second online lottery is also open. New families can put in applications, and the lottery will run at the end of July. We have a waiting list for most seats, but we have open seats for 6th grade girls that can be filled immediately.

Monday

Finish Strong! Make week 7 a final push for learning and engagement. The weather has been beautiful and school is almost out, so let's make one last push before starting our summer break.

Tuesday

Join us at 8 AM for coffee!  Two of our APC members are presenting on Trauma and Self-Care, related to social distancing and schools being closed.
Former State Representative Les Gara will join us and discuss how to talk to legislators about education.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09
Meeting ID: 189 887 262  Password: MORNING
You can also view on Youtube.

Wednesday

Please join us and view the APC meeting via our youtube channel starting at 5:30 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/adammokelke

Thursday

At “Morning Coffee” we have special guests State Representative Ivy Spohnholz and Professor Gabel from UAA joining us.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09
Meeting ID: 189 887 262  Password: MORNING

Friday

Final Friday of this school year! Let’s finish this school year strong!
Next week we have our final school assembly on Zoom at 11 AM. Join us to recognize matriculating 8th graders and celebrate a great year!

Thank you! Parents, you've done a great job as teachers, and your break is almost here.

Adam Mokelke
Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Week 6 E-Learning Letter

MAY the FOURTH

Dear STrEaM parents and families,

It’s finally May and the sun is shining. Right now we would usually be taking students outdoors as much as possible. I hope under the current circumstances you are able to get outside and enjoy the brief Alaskan spring! We posted “55 Outdoor Activities” on our webpage if you need some suggestions.

This week teachers are scheduled to clean out their classrooms. They are coming in a couple at a time, wearing masks and gloves, practicing social distancing and safety measures.
Personal student items will be bagged and tagged for pick up on Friday. Watch for announcements regarding pick up of personal items.

Online registration is open! Please complete registration as soon as possible. This is something we do every year. If you are NOT returning to STrEaM, please let us know as soon as possible. The second online lottery is also open. New families can put in applications, and the lottery will run at the end of July. We have a waiting list for most seats, but we have open seats for 6th grade girls that can be filled immediately.

Monday
Start week 6 with students reviewing their schedule, checking Google Classrooms for updates and assignments, and making a “to do list.” Let’s maintain our focus through these last three weeks.
Teachers have been creative and proactive with sharing information each week with our students, using videos, calendars and combined lists. Check out an example here, Mrs. Staker’s “Week at a Glance” calendar: https://mrsstakersclass.weebly.com/covid-calendar.html

Tuesday
Join us at 8 AM for coffee! Ms. Mickelson will be our guest, talking about Migrant Education programs offered. She is a manager in the Migrant Ed. department and a STrEaM APC board member.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09

Meeting ID: 189 887 262
Password: MORNING

Wednesday
We have a zoom welcome and orientation meeting for new STrEaM families at 4:00 PM. This will also be streamed live over Youtube like our “Morning Coffee” meetings.

Thursday
At “Morning Coffee” we will welcome new families joining us, discuss online registration and the second lottery, and talk plans for the upcoming school year.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09

Meeting ID: 189 887 262
Password: MORNING

Friday
Wrap up week 6 of e-learning by checking Google Classroom, reviewing task or to-do lists, and touching base with teachers on any questions. Get outside if at all possible and get some fresh air and “vitamin N!”

Friday we will set tables outside with coats, jackets, shoes, backpacks and student belongings. Please come by to pick these items up. If someone is at the tables, please wait and go one at a time.

Remember, the learning is designed and intended to be at the pace and capacity of parents. We don’t want to provide too little, so if you feel it is too much just take a step back and let the teachers know. We’re here to support you.

Thank you!

Adam Mokelke
Anchorage STrEaM Academy