Rapids Report 7-31-21

The Rapids Report

This week at STrEaM Academy

July 31, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Today is the last day of July, and as we move into August, preparations for the start of school are ramping up. The second lottery ran and is closed, and all our seats are full. Year six is shaping up to be the best yet at STrEaM. 

Staff Updates 

Congratulations to Mrs. Sonday (formerly Ms. Draeger), our 6th grade Science and Robotics teacher. She was married last year and made her name change official for this year. Mrs. Sonday and her husband welcomed baby girl Eloise in August! Mrs. Sonday will be on leave for the first quarter, and her substitute teacher is Elroy Holsopple, father of our 7th grade Science teacher Zeb Holsopple! Senior Mr. Holsopple is a retired teacher and an outstanding substitute: we are lucky to have him. 

STrEaM welcomes two new staff members this year as well. Mr. Boone joins us as an Interventionist to support students and teachers, and Ms. Wendt was hired as a Special Education Teacher Assistant. These are great additions to our family, and we’re excited to have them on board. Additionally, our former Special Education assistant Emily Stephens and her husband ALSO welcome a new baby girl into the world, and Emily will re-join us part time to assist with Special Education support. 

Registration and enrollment

We have nearly 90% of our students registered!! Please complete online registration on Q Parent Connect ASAP! If you need your PIN (Parent Id Number), call Sylvia at 742-9000. Online registration is the annual renewal required by ASD.  All of our Permission Forms are online, on our website: STrEaM>Families>Main Page>Forms. 

The lottery is closed, and notifications have been sent. Please contact us with questions regarding seats and the lottery. 

If your child will not be returning to/attending STrEaM in the fall, PLEASE notify us for planning purposes! Every seat counts! 

21-22 School Year Planning

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. August 17-20th is “Welcome Week,” filled with fun and engaging return to school orientation & activities.

School Supplies

STrEaM strives to require MINIMAL school supplies for students. 

• One (1) 1.5" Three-ring binder
• One (1) set of 5 dividers
• One (1) plain two pocket folder (any color)
• A few blue or black pens
• A few sharpened #2 pencils
• A reusable BPA-free water bottle (label with name)
• Outdoor gear (WRITE NAME INSIDE)
• jacket (Coat in winter)
• sneakers and boots for walking outside
• A backpack, (write student name inside)

COVID-19/Vaccination update

ASD is now requiring masks for all persons in school buildings. Wayland Baptist University also has a mask requirement in place. Please mask up when you come to STrEaM! 

Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19

X-C Running

Coaches Mozen and Perkins are very excited to start another season of Cross Country Running at STrEaM! Practice will begin the first week of school. Watch for a Google Survey to sign up for running, and make sure to complete physicals and all forms. Runners should begin preparing for the season by running at least a mile a day. Coach Mozen can be reached at mozen_howard@asdk12.org 

Please reach out with questions or if you need any support. We are here to serve our school community.

Thank you,

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report July 21, 2021

 This Week at STrEaM Academy

Dear STrEaM Families,

Although it is July and still summer vacation, we are working to keep families informed for the upcoming school year. Feel free to email, call or schedule a time to come by school if you need more information or support!

We hope you are going outside every day. Send us pictures of outdoor adventures and we will share on our social media. Remember students have access to ALEKS and iReady throughout the summer!

COVID-19/Vaccination update

As the start of school approaches and COVID cases are spiking, there are a lot of questions. We will keep you informed as the district makes decisions. The best path to a normal start to the school year is for as many people as possible to get the COVID vaccine. 

Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19 

• Mask wearing for all students is optional (informed by parental preference). 
• Mask wearing for staff is optional; the District strongly advises non-vaccinated staff to wear masks (self-determined).
• Mask wearing for vaccinated parents, volunteers, and visitors is optional; non-vaccinated individuals are strongly advised to wear masks.
• Up to 3’ distancing will be encouraged while inside school buildings.

Registration and enrollment

The Online Lottery closes tomorrow, Thursday 7/22. Parents will receive notifications on Thursday, July 28th. 

Please complete online registration on Q Parent Connect ASAP! If you need your PIN (Parent Id Number), call Sylvia at 742-9000. Online registration is the annual renewal required by ASD.  All of our Permission Forms are online, on our website. 

If your child will not be returning to/attending STrEaM in the fall, PLEASE notify us for planning purposes! Every seat counts! 

21-22 School Year Planning

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. August 17-20th is “Welcome Week,” filled with fun and engaging return to school orientation & activities.

Mondays & Fridays are “full schedule” days: periods 1-7. Tuesdays & Thursdays are “block” days: Tuesday periods 1-4, Thursdays periods 5-8 (P.8 are “specials”). On Wednesdays students begin the day in Advisory, then attend their projects block. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us. We're here to serve! 

Thank you,

STrEaM Admin. Staff

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report for July 13, 2021

The Rapids Report

This week at STrEaM Academy

July 13th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

We hope you are enjoying your summer, and getting outdoors every day! We (Mrs. Biondich, Admin Assistant and Principal Mokelke) are back in the office, officially starting 21-22 school year planning and preparation. Parents can email, call or come by between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. 

Registration:

Please complete online registration through Q Parent Connect as soon as possible. If you need your PIN (Parent Id Number), call Sylvia at 742-9000. Online registration is the annual renewal of yearly documents required by ASD.  All of our Permission Forms are online and digital! Annual forms will come out from us later this month. 

Parents of returning students: if your child will not be returning to STrEaM in the fall, PLEASE notify us for planning purposes! We have a waiting list already, and the second lottery is still open. Every seat counts! 

21-22 School Year Planning:

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. Our plan now is to return to our full, regular school schedule: 8 AM to 3 PM except for early release Wednesdays, which are 8 AM to 12 PM. 

Mondays and Fridays are “full schedule” days: students attend periods 1 through 7. Tuesdays and Thursdays are “block” days: Tuesday students attend periods 1-4, Thursdays they attend periods 5-8. Period 8 classes are elective-style “specials” which students will choose each quarter.  On Wednesdays students begin the day in Advisory, then attend their projects block. 

The first week of school is Induction Week, filled with activities to orient students and prepare for the school year. Mr. Holsopple and Ms. Kotelman plan our induction week, and information on this will be forthcoming in future updates. Needless to say, it will be an awesome start to the year!

Cross Country Running will begin right away when school starts. Watch for the sign-up information in future updates.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us. We look forward to to serving you this school year! 

Thank you!

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream