Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Rapids Report Wednesday 3-24-21

Rapids Report for Wednesday, 3-24-21

Hello families!

Pick up and drop off went much more smoothly today. Thank YOU for your understanding, cooperation and patience! Please continue to pull as far forward as possible, and remember Anchorage Municipal ordinance (law) prohibits the driver of any vehicle from talking on a mobile communication device while driving a vehicle in an active school zone or on school grounds, unless the vehicle is stopped or a hands-free device is used. 

Working Wednesday

Remember tomorrow is our virtual "Working Wednesday." ALL students attend class from home on Zoom. Students must log in to all three classes, and attendance is required. See schedule below. 

Morning Coffee 

Join us at 8:00 AM for "Morning Coffee." Our special guest is Dante Medema, local author of young adult fiction "The Truth Project." We also have 8th grade project presentations!  Join Zoom Meeting: https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=dGl6NlExZTRJMmVGUE9ET3ZjeHVtUT09

Meeting ID: 189 887 262.  Passcode: (see your email or message us to request)

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

Ski Club

Ski Club #2 meets today at 3 PM on Zoom, and meets 3:00-4:15 Tues/Wed/Thurs until April 15th. https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/94600799137?pwd=QzlqOVFEUWJScWxQRmVMdkhhWTlJQT09

PEAKS testing

Next week we begin PEAKS State testing. Due to COVID restrictions we will not schedule makeup testing. 8th Grade tests Mondays (3/29, 4/5, 4/12). 7th grade tests Tuesdays (3/30, 4/6) and 6th graders test Thursdays (4/1, 4/8).

Thank you!

Let us know if we can support you in any way!

Principal Mokelke

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

WORKING WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

TIME

ACTIVITY

DURATION

8:00 -9:00 

Morning Coffee (optional for families)

60 minutes

10:15-11:15

First Zoom Session

60 minutes


Break

15 minutes

11:30-12:30

Second Zoom Session

60 Minutes

12:30-1:00

Lunch

30 minutes

1:00-2:00 

Third Zoom Session

60 Minutes


Friday, March 19, 2021

Return to in-person Monday 3/22/21

March 19th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

On Monday, March 22nd, we return to in-person learning at school! 

This will be our first day in person in over a year. Please exercise patience and grace as we navigate new protocols and re-acclimate together. 

Morning Drop Off:

  • Please pull forward as far as possible before stopping and dropping students. See the traffic pattern below, and follow directions from staff
  • Please drop off no earlier than 7:45 AMStudents will be directed to line up with their cohort and wait for teachers to take them to class at 7:55 AM
  • 6th grade lines up at front door, 7th and 8th at the east/side door
  • Please follow speed limits, drive safely and keep mobile devices off and away

Afternoon Pick Up:

  • Students are dismissed for pick up at 1:00 PM
  • Students walking home must leave campus immediately and may not return to campus
  • Parents may park or pull as far forward as possible in the pick-up line

Please follow the cones and traffic pattern for pick up and drop off:

In-person learning begins Monday, 3/22:

  • 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Doors will open at 7:55 AM. School begins at 8:00 AM
  • Students begin the day with a 30 minute Learning Lab doing iReady & ALEKS
  • Students attend 3 periods within cohort teacher teams
  • Dismissed at 1:00 PM
  • Virtual Working Wednesdays: Log in to Zoom at home

Important procedures for in-person learning: 

  • Bring cold or prepackaged snacks only. Snack during outdoor breaks each period
  • No items can be left in the building due to cleaning protocols
  • Bring chromebooks and chargers each day
  • Masks are to be worn properly at all times
  • Come prepared to go outside every day!
  • ASD is SYMPTOM FREE. Students exhibiting symptoms may not attend
  • Students sent home with symptoms must have a negative test to return

STrEaM Hybrid/virtual students: 

  • Beginning 3/22, work asynchronously on Canvas assignments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
  • Continue daily with iReady and ALEKS Math
  • Attend Zoom classes on Wednesdays (Mandatory)

Principal Mokelke 

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 



Sunday, March 14, 2021

3-15-21 4th Quarter begins!

March 14th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Tomorrow, Monday March 15th, we return from Spring Break and start the 4th Quarter. We will start off in virtual learning this week in preparation for our return to in-person learning Monday, March 22nd. Wednesdays will remain at-home, virtual "Working Wednesdays" for 4th Quarter. 

Classes are Virtual for ALL students this week:

  • Look for communication for teachers on schedules and links
  • Follow the online schedule, switching to Q4 core classes
  • Attend classes on Zoom this week
  • Check Canvas course home page for Q4 schedule and links
  • Wednesday 3/17: Start our new Working Wednesday alternate schedule

In-person learning begins Monday, 3/22:

  • In Person 4 days/week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  • See schedule below
  • Doors will open at 7:55 AM. School begins at 8:00 AM
  • Students begin the day with a 30 minute Learning Lab, working on iReady & ALEKS
  • Students attend 3 periods within cohort teacher teams
  • Dismissed for lunch off campus at 1:00 PM
  • Virtual Working Wednesdays (schedule below): log in to Zoom classes at home

Important procedures for in-person learning: 

  • Bring cold or prepackaged snacks only. Snack during outdoor breaks each period
  • No items can be left in the building due to cleaning protocols
  • Bring chromebooks and chargers each day
  • Masks worn properly at all times
  • Come prepared to go outside every day!
  • ASD is SYMPTOM FREE. Students exhibiting symptoms may not attend
    • Students sent home with symptoms must have a negative test to return

STrEaM Hybrid/virtual students: 

  • Attend all classes on Zoom the week of 3/15
  • Beginning 3/22, work asynchronously on Canvas assignments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
  • Continue daily with iReady and ALEKS Math
  • Attend Zoom classes on Wednesdays (Mandatory)

Remember the LOTTERY IS OPEN for new students, and closes at the end of this week!

Please call or email with any questions! We're here to support you through this transition. 

Principal Mokelke 

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000


IN-PERSON LEARNING SCHEDULE (M/T/TH/F)

TIME

ACTIVITY

7:55-8:00 

Doors open for students: direct to classrooms

  • After 8:00 AM, students must use main entrance

  • check in prior to going to class

8:00-8:30

Learning Lab: iReady & ALEKS

Pull out: Small group Intervention

8:30- 9:55

Period 1

9:55-11:20

Period 2

11:20-12:45

Period 3

12:45-1:00

End of day cleaning procedures and dismissal

1:00

Dismissal: lunch off campus



WORKING WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

All students attend virtually

TIME

ACTIVITY

DURATION

8:00 -9:00 

Morning Coffee (optional for families)

60 minutes

10:15-11:15

First Zoom Session

60 minutes

11:15-11:30

Break

15 minutes

11:30-12:30

Second Zoom Session

60 Minutes

12:30-1:00

Lunch

30 minutes

1:00-2:00 

Third Zoom Session 

60 Minutes