Happy New Year from STrEaM

Dear STrEaM families and community,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Today the year 2020 draws to a close. While we are excited for a new year and hopeful to soon put 2020's challenges behind us, we are also proud of how we've responded and thankful for the support of our parents, families, students and community. We met these challenges head-on, together, and we're stronger for it. 

School resumes with online classes Monday, January 4th. Our teachers have been working hard and are excited about an engaging and enjoyable Second Semester. This coming week we will begin scheduling in-person learning labs, and hope to start these January 19th. 

We are also preparing for next school year! The lottery opens tomorrow, January 1st. Current students do not need to apply, but we need your help to spread the word to potential new students currently in 5th, 6th or 7th grade. https://www.asdk12.org/lottery 

If you know any families who would like more information about our program, please have them call 742-9000 or visit our website: https://www.asdk12.org/stream

You are appreciated, STrEaM family. Wishing you the best in 2021,

Principal Mokelke, staff, and the STrEaM APC board

Semester 2 Update and Survey

Dear STrEaM Families,

This semester is quickly coming to a close. Tomorrow, December 11th is the final day teachers will give assignments and assessments. Thursday, December 17th is the last student day, and we will have a school-wide assembly on Zoom to celebrate. All things considered, we’ve had a great first semester. I am so proud of how our staff and students have risen to the challenges of virtual learning. 

I know families still have questions about what school will look like when we start the second semester. We will start Quarter 3 on January 4th in virtual learning mode, continuing online classes. Because we will not change learning modes mid-quarter, the earliest we could return to in-person classes is 4th quarter. This follows ASD’s plan for secondary schools. 

We recognize that for academic, social-emotional, or family-based reasons, some of our students need support in person, at school.  We will begin small group in-person learning labs in January from 8:00-1:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, based on need and requests from parents. The earliest possible start date is January 19th. 

We will also be offering after school tutoring sessions from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, either in-person or virtually, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, depending on staff availability.

If you are interested in signing up for a Learning Lab and/or tutoring, please complete the survey: https://forms.gle/FY1t6bfSL3PzXtr26  

Call or email with questions!

Thank you, 

Principal Mokelke

(907) 742-9000

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Update for 12/8/20

Family Update 12/8/20

Dear STrEaM Families,

We are into the last two weeks of Quarter 2 before the winter break. This Friday, December 11th is the last day for all assignments and assessments.  Thursday December 17th is the last student day of the year. 

Quarter 3: 

We will start Quarter 3 on January 4th in virtual learning mode, continuing online classes. Because we will not change learning modes mid-quarter, the earliest we could return to in-person classes is 4th quarter. This follows ASD’s plan for secondary schools. 

We recognize that for academic, social, and family-based reasons, some of our students need support in person, at school.  

We will begin small group in-person learning lab in January from 8:00-1:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, based on need and requests from parents.

We will also be offering after school tutoring sessions from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, either in-person or virtually, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday as staff are available.

Wednesday 12/9:  Morning Coffee and Monthly APC Meeting. 

Join us for Morning Coffee at 8 AM!  Our guests are Karen Garland, presenting with her mother on how to have a STrEaM Mindset at home, and the 6th grade Cohort Team of Ms. Kotelman and Ms. Gabel.

Morning Coffee next week, 12/16 will focus on Winter Wellness and Healthy Activities! 

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

Meeting ID: 189 887 262     Password: (call, email or message)

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

STrEaM APC:  

Monthly APC meeting is this Wednesday, December 9th, at 5:30 PM. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/adammokelke

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. 

Stream Anchorage 501(c)(3): 

Our fundraising team is currently working on raising money for the XC Skiing program.  For more information visit the website Stream Anchorage 501(c)(3) The goal for 2020 is $10K and we have less than one month left in this calendar year. 

WINTER COATS: 

Thanks to a grant from Operation Warm, we have winter coats for all STrEaM students and siblings! Please call or email to arrange pick up. 

Order STrEaM Gear for holiday gifts now:  

Q2 Gear Store 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:

There is a wonderful community resource for families in need over the holiday season.  The acting mayor of Anchorage announced a voucher program to support Anchorage residents to use for daily expenses.  Individuals can apply for $200 and families can apply for $400.  Deadline to apply is December 13th.  Information found here.  

End of Semester Zoomsembly:

STrEaM will be hosting our End-of-Semester all-school Zoomsembly Thursday, December 17th at 10 am, during period 2. The Zoom link for Zoomsembly will be provided by teachers through Canvas. Following the Zoomsembly students are invited to begin their Winter Break.  

Remember the lottery for 21-22 opens January 1st. Returning students need not apply. Help us recruit the next great class of Rapids!

Thank you all for your support, efforts, engagement, positivity and involvement this semester. Let’s finish strong and rest for Quarter 3!

Principal Mokelke 

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org