The Rapids Report

September 7th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Welcome to Week 4: we hope your Labor Day long weekend was rewarding, and that you were able to enjoy the great Alaskan outdoors. We are nearing the midpoint of the first quarter, enjoying beautiful fall weather, and immersed in TREKS, projects and engaging learning opportunities.

This Week at STrEaM

Tuesday, 9/7: 8th Grade McHugh Creek Rec Area TREK McHugh Permission
Wednesday: APC Meeting at 5:30 PM
Friday: our first X-C meet, 5:30 PM at Service

iReady

By now most students have completed the iReady Reading and Math diagnostic. Quarantined students CAN do this at home, it just has to be during school hours. Our MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports) is using this data to identify students needing support in reading and math. iReady provides an individualized learning program, which can be followed at home each night. Please include this in your daily homework routine!

School Policies

Our device policy is "off and away during the day." Students should only use electronic devices with the permission of a staff member, for a specific educational purpose
While we allow students to wear hats at STrEaM, we do not allow hoods indoors for many reasons, including hiding the face/student identity and possibly concealing earbuds/headphones
Always wear or bring appropriate clothing and gear for the outdoors. We go outside every day, and it is not optional!
Students on wheels must wear helmets and reflective gear (Municipal Code 9.38.200)
Everyone who walks through our doors will be treated with Dignity and Respect

Migrant Education

This year STrEaM has a Migrant Education Student Success Coach (SSC), Allison Foust. We have quite a few students who qualify, and possibly many more not yet signed up!

What is Migrant Education?

The Federal Migrant Education Program assists in supporting high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services during the school year and, as applicable, during the summer or intersession periods, that address the unique educational needs of migratory children.

The goal of ASD's Migrant Ed Program (MEP), is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment. Migrant Education is a federally funded program that is authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

Who is eligible? Your child may be! Has anyone in your family been involved in any of the following activities during the past three years?

□ Subsistence fishing

□ Commercial fishing

□ Cannery work

□ Subsistence berry picking

□ Logging

□ Other agricultural or farm work

Have your children (birth to not yet graduated) made an overnight trip or moved within the past 3 years with you, someone at least 14 years old, or by themselves to participate in one or more of the above activities and stayed overnight for at least 7 nights in a calendar year?

Find you if your child is eligible for awesome benefits and services! Eligibility Questionnaire: MEP Eligibility

Forms and Links

IMPORTANT! Students without the Walking Field Trip permission form cannot participate in off-campus activities, which we do often, if not daily!

Parents, please complete these mandatory forms as soon as possible: Annual STrEaM Forms. For the School Supply List follow this link. Please write your child’s name on outdoor clothing, lunch boxes and water bottles.

COVID-19 & Vaccination update

For students in quarantine/learning at home: All assignments are on Canvas, and students should work on iReady for 30 to 45 minutes per day. If you are not already a Parent Observer on your child’s Canvas account, follow these steps to register.

Universal masking required inside ASD schools. Masking outside is optional.

Keep ASD Symptom Free: Stay home and get tested if you are experiencing ANY symptoms. Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19

Upcoming TREKs & Events

Picture Day is Monday, 9/13 Order now with Picture Day ID EVT2D7W82 Order your school pictures today on My Life Touch

Tuesday, 9/14 7th Grade Arctic Valley TREK Arctic Valley Permission

Tuesday, 9/21 6th Grade Kincaid Park TREK Kincaid Permission

If you are interested in chaperoning any TREKs please complete the Volunteer Form, link here .

X-C Running

No practice Monday (No School). Practice T,Th,F 3:00-4:30. Practice on Wednesday is 7:00 AM! First meet this Friday. Questions? Contact Coach Mozen mozen_howard@asdk12.org or phone: 907-302-0475

Have a great week. Call or email with any questions!