Coffee and Update 11/24/20

Dear STrEaM Families,

We are heading into the “stretch run” of Quarter 2! After enjoying Thanksgiving break, we will have just three weeks of school left in the quarter. Let’s finish strong!

Remember there is no school Thursday and Friday this week. Please enjoy your Thanksgiving break safely, with small gatherings, social distancing and plenty of outdoor activity! 

Wednesday 11/25:  Join us for Morning Coffee at 8 AM! 

 Our guest is Meredith Gutierrez of Anchorage Parks Foundation! Learn more about STrEaM’s projects and partnerships with the parks!

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

Meeting ID: 189 887 262     Password: (contact us for password)

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

Facilities: 

Mrs. Biondich and Mr. Mokelke returned to working in the building regularly, in the new offices on the main floor! Following Thanksgiving break, staff will be allowed to work in their classrooms if they choose. We are planning to resume scheduling students for optional in-person learning as soon as possible, depending on community health status. 

Health and Safety Plan: 

Our H&S Plan is posted on the STrEaM Website. Parents feel free to review and reach out to us with questions and feedback.

Order STrEaM Gear for holiday gifts now:

Q2 Gear Store  (link)

Items ordered through this Stream Anchorage link will be mailed directly to your house. There are a limited number of items, including Mrs. Biondich's 2020 design, the STrEaM logo design and XC Skiing gear. This is a fundraiser for Stream Anchorage 501(c)(3) and benefits the XC Skiing Program at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

 

Counselor’s Corner: 

Ms. Bonertz adds discussions each week on her Canvas page.  This is an opportunity for students to engage with others. Please encourage your students to check out the discussions.  Many of them have an SEL focus, including practice for mindfulness while staying connected with each other.

Friendly reminder from your school counselor to practice self-care!  Many of us have had to make holiday changes in plans, so be sure to be kind to yourself.  Ms. Bonertz has many resources for her students on her Canvas page, but her website also has several suggestions for self-care. 

STrEaM APC: 

The “Academic Policy Committee” is the board overseeing our charter school. The APC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM on Zoom and meetings are broadcast live on Youtube. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 9th, at 5:30 PM. 

The APC channel on our website has been updated to be more search friendly. Remember to refresh the page when you go to our website again.

Special Upcoming Event: 

Ms. Draeger is hosting a Drive-In Hot Air Balloon Launch on Friday, December 4th, at 3:00 pm for her current 6th grade science students. This event will take place in the WBU parking lot (facilities will not be available). Students will take turns launching  hot air balloons while maintaining safe distance in their comfort of their cars. Masks will be required when students are out of their car. 

STrEaM families and community, we are thankful for YOU! Thank you for choosing and supporting STrEaM. We appreciate and are grateful for you. 

Principal Mokelke

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

Rapids Report 11-17-20

The Rapids Report

11/17/20

Dear STrEaM Families,

We are now half way through the 2nd quarter.  As I shared with our APC, although we would rather be teaching in person, virtual learning has been successful for STrEaM thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, and engagement of our students and families. Thank you for teaming with us to make the very best of this challenge. 

Virtual Learning Success: STrEaM opted NOT to issue incomplete grades, which would have to be made up this summer. Less than 8% of students earned a failing final grade first quarter. 

November is Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month. We are honored to recognize the rich cultures, traditions, knowledge and contributions of peoples indigenous to Alaska and the United States. If you missed Morning Coffee with Inupiaq professor Holly Guise last week discussing the impact of World War II on Alaska Native people, you can watch on our youtube channel! 

We encourage you to think of Indigenous peoples in the present tense: as living, growing, adapting and thriving cultures. 

Facilities: We ceased regular work in the building and our small group in-person learning options beginning October 25th, when cases began to spike drastically and Dr. Zink issued a stay at home request. We continue to work from home except on a needs basis, and there are no in person options for students at this time. As soon as possible, we will resume small, optional in-person options. 

Health and Safety Plan: Our H&S Plan is posted on the STrEaM Website. Parents feel free to review and reach out to us with questions and feedback. We will be reviewing this plan at Morning Coffee on 11/25.   

Wednesday 11/18: 

Join us for Morning Coffee at 8 AM! This week meet our new APC members. 

Cohort team Mrs. Staker and Ms. Draeger will present on 6th grade math and science. 

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

Meeting ID: 189 887 262     Password: (see email or request from us)

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

On E-learning Wednesdays, students are assigned to work on iReady and ALEKS math! These programs are crucial for both filling any learning gaps as well as making continual progress in core skills. 

Counselor’s Corner: Ms. Bonertz has added discussions each week on her Canvas page.  This is an opportunity for students to engage with others school wide. Please encourage your students to check out the discussions.  Many of them have an SEL focus as well as having the students practice mindfulness while staying connected with each other. 

Friendly reminder from your school counselor to practice self-care for all!  Many of us have had to make holiday changes in plans, so be sure to be kind to yourself.  Ms. Bonertz has many resources for her students on her Canvas page, but her website also has several suggestions for self-care. 

STrEaM APC: The “Academic Policy Committee” is the board overseeing our charter school. The APC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM on Zoom and meetings are broadcast live on Youtube. 

WELCOME to the APC new board members Chandra Burbage, Jeff Earle, Renee Fredericks, and Sharon Wilson! Ms. Goodman is our new teacher representative on the board, and thanks to Mr. B for his service in that role. Congratulations to our new APC Chair, founder Andranel Brown! We want to thank Gayle Yip for serving as chair, and she will remain as a valuable resource on our board. 

The APC channel on our website has been updated to be more search friendly. Remember to refresh the page when you go to our website again.

Next week: Short week. Regular classes Monday and Tuesday, E-learning on Wednesday. NO SCHOOL Thursday 11/26 and Friday 11/27 for Thanksgiving. 

We are thankful for you, parents and families!

Principal Mokelke

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org