RAPIDS REPORT 9-15-20

RAPIDS REPORT 9-15-20

Dear STrEaM Families,

It is hard to believe we are already in Week 5, and Thursday 9/17 marks the halfway point of first quarter. Thanks to all our teachers, students and parents for their collaboration and hard work towards making online learning successful. 

Return to School:

I know that a decision on returning to school face to face is highly anticipated. ASD will make an announcement this week. Remember that STrEaM is committed to remain Virtual for the duration of the first quarter, and that will not change. 

There is no decision yet on what STrEaM will do 2nd quarter. We will discuss our options as a staff, with our APC, and with input from parents, guardians and our school community.  

Changing educational modes and models should happen at a logical (quarter) break, with plenty of time for teachers, families and students to prepare for the change. 

When we do return face to face, I anticipate the following parameters:

• 4 or 5 days per week, 5.5 hours per day: 8:00 to 1:30 (possibly continuing Wednesdays as E-learning days)
• Continuing with 3 classes, rotating at quarter
• A return to school survey will be coming out soon. We look forward to your feedback. 

Tomorrow (Wednesday): 

Join us for Morning Coffee at 8 AM!  We will hear from Mrs. Smith and Ms. Goodman (8th grade cohorts). Mrs. Gatlin will be sharing “What is Project-Based Learning?” Tune in! 

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

Meeting ID: 189 887 262     Password: (see your email)

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/adammokelke

WEDNESDAY E-LEARNING student tasks:

45 minutes on iReady (Building Reading and Math Skills)

30 minutes on ALEKS for math - Initial Knowledge Checks due Friday 9/11

20 minutes of recreational reading (book of your choice) 

20 minutes outdoor exercise - View link: Outdoor Education at STrEaM

Assessments:  

Parents, all students should have completed the iReady assessments and initial knowledge checks in ALEKS for math! If your child has not, please work with them and their teacher to get this done so they can proceed with the lessons in these programs. 

STrEaM Gear Store is open! The store will close at the end of September. All orders will be delivered to ASA the 3rd week of October.

https://streamacademy9-2020.itemorder.com/sale

ENROLLMENT:  

We have seats available in 6th and 7th grade. Anyone who refers another student to us who enrolls between September 8th and October 16th will receive a free STrEaM hoodie! Now is a great time to start with STrEaM!! 

PASSION FOR KINDNESS coming to Morning Coffee!

On Morning Coffee next Wednesday, September 23rd we will host Tamara Letter, author of “A Passion for Kindness.”  https://www.tamaraletter.com/  We are very excited, as this is a powerful, inspiring and positive book. Please mark your calendars, and we encourage you to get a copy to read!

See you for coffee in the morning!

Thank you, 

Principal Mokelke

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

RAPIDS REPORT 9-6-20

Parent Update 9/6/20

Dear STrEaM Families,

We’re wrapping up Week 3 already! Most students have completed iReady assessments and ALEKS math initial placements. Remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, 9/7 for Labor Day. 

STrEaM Gear Store is open! The store will close at the end of September. All orders will be delivered to ASA the 3rd week of October.

https://streamacademy9-2020.itemorder.com/sale

ATTENDANCE: 

Parents let us know as soon as possible if students have an absence so we can excuse them for you! Students must have cameras on and be engaged to be counted present. 

ENROLLMENT:  

We have seats available in 6th and 7th grade. Anyone who refers another student to us who enrolls between September 8th and October 16th will receive a STrEaM hoodie! Now is a great time to start with STrEaM!! 

WEDNESDAY E-LEARNING student tasks:

45 minutes on iReady (Building Reading and Math Skills)

30 minutes on ALEKS for math - Initial Knowledge Checks due Friday 9/11

20 minutes of recreational reading (book of your choice) 

20 minutes outdoor exercise - View link: Outdoor Education at STrEaM

CANVAS UPDATE:  

(1) Parents should become a Parent Observer on student Canvas courses.  See guidance here: ASD Parent Observer Guide.  (2) Note that Zoom links may change at times.  Students should click links posted in Canvas courses to ensure they are joining the correct Zooms.  We recommend that you do not save or print Zoom links to ensure students are able to join with the most current links posted on Canvas.  (3) Teachers are reminding students that although work and individual assignment grades are in Canvas, students should continue to check FINAL grades for all courses in Q/Student Connect/Parent Connect.  You may not see published grades in Q/Student Connect/Parent Connect yet; some teachers are working on solving issues with the grading sync this week.  

COUNSELOR’S CORNER: 

Ms. Bonertz’ Canvas page is up and running!  The students have one assignment on her page to enable them to practice navigating her virtual office and making an appointment.  Please encourage your student to complete that assignment because it’s due today! She also has a website located on the Stream Academy page entitled “Counselor’s Corner” that has resources for students and families.  September is Suicide Prevention Month.  Ms. Bonertz has added additional resources on her website to educate yourself on suicide awareness.  

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN LEARNING:

We have added a new link to our STrEaM website with Outdoor Learning and Adventure ideas! https://www.asdk12.org/domain/5155 

At STrEaM we believe that being outdoors is essential for the growth and development of a healthy mind and body. This week’s ideas feature some of our favorite fall time all-school adventures such as visiting Arnold Muldoon Park, Cheney Lake and Arctic Valley. All suggestions are optional. 

GRADE LEVEL ZOOMSEMBLIES:

Each grade level will have a decorum zoomsembly this month. This is an assembly for each grade to come together and discuss grade specific topics. 

6th Grade: Wednesday 9/9 @ 11 am - via Zoom, links to be found in Canvas

7th Grade: Wednesday 9/23 @ 11 am - via Zoom, links to be found in Canvas

8th Grade: Friday 9/11 @ 8 am - via regular class Zoom, log in to your Period 1

Next week:

Wednesday join Morning Coffee at 8 AM and the APC Meeting at 5:30 PM. We have 6 seats open on our APC. Interested persons must attend the September meeting to be on the October ballot. 

Morning Coffee: We will hear from Mrs. Staker and Ms. Draeger (6th grade cohorts). Each week Morning Coffee will feature a different cohort. 

PASSION FOR KINDNESS coming to Morning Coffee!

On Morning Coffee Wednesday, September 23rd we will host Tamara Letter, author of “A Passion for Kindness.”  https://www.tamaraletter.com/  We are very excited, as this is a powerful, inspiring and positive book. Please mark your calendars, and we encourage you to get a copy to read!

We are off to a great start families! Please continue communicating with us on any issues, concerns, or even letting us know what is working well! 

Thank you, 

Principal Mokelke

(907) 742-9000

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

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