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