The Rapids Report

October 4th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Fall is here and the first quarter is nearing a close. This is the 8th week of school! Despite all the challenges of COVID and returning full time after a long delay, things are going very well at STrEaM. Our school culture is strong, positive and supportive, and students are engaged in learning. It may be cold outside, but we are still going outdoors to learn as well as play every single day. Remember to mark your calendars: there is NO SCHOOL the next THREE Fridays (10/8, 10/15, 10/22).

This Week at STrEaM

Monday 10/4: Full day schedule, periods 1-7 X-C practice 3:00-4:30
Tuesday 10/5: MAP TESTING: READING. X-C practice 3:00-4:30.
Wednesday 10/6: Project Day, Advisory & Early Release.

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser- come get your wings!
X-C Meet at Kincaid (final meet before the Championships)

Thursday 10/7: MAP TESTING: MATH. X-C practice 3:00-4:30.
Friday 10/8: NO SCHOOL- STrEaM Only (Wayland Fall Graduation)

APC (Academic Policy Committee)

Two seats on our Academic Policy Committee are open. If interested in running for a seat on our board, contact Mrs. Biondich and plan to attend the APC meeting October 13th at 5:30 PM (Via Zoom).

Student-Led Conferences

ASA will hold Student-Led Conferences on Wednesday 10/20 and Thursday 10/21, from 12:30 PM until 5:00 PM. We do not schedule conferences, drop in during these times at your convenience. The intent is for students to show parents portfolios, present their work and take the lead on their own learning. This is not a time for in-depth meetings with teachers: they are standing by to answer questions and offer support. You may schedule a meeting with teachers outside of conference times if needed.

COVID-19 Protocols & Updates

ASA has a part-time nurse, shared with and based at Highland Academy, to assist in managing COVID reporting and response: Nurse Laura, foster_laura@asdk12.org

ASD requires chaperones & volunteers to show proof of vaccination OR to provide negative results from a molecular COVID test within 48 hours from the time of the field trip.
Keep ASD Symptom Free: Stay home & get tested if experiencing ANY symptoms
Masks required indoors, optional outside
All assignments are on Canvas. Quarantined students should also work on iReady & ALEKS for 30-45 minutes per day
To register as a Parent Observer on your child’s Canvas account, follow these steps

Zoom for Absent/Quarantine Students

Ms. Bonertz hosts Zoom sessions for absent/quarantined students on Wednesdays. This is an opportunity for students to check in, ask questions and request support while working on Canvas assignments from home. LINK:

https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/93911165768?pwd=cGZIaEtYZGRqak41b3dKMEZlZmFyZz09

Meeting ID: 939 1116 5768 Passcode: 505614

X-C Running

Practice M, T, Th, 3:00-4:30. PICTURES MONDAY. NO PRACTICE FRIDAY. MEET on WEDNESDAY at KINCAID, 5:30 PM.

Contact Coach Mozen mozen_howard@asdk12.org or phone: 907-302-0475

Letter for this week: Link

Update on Picture Day

Make-up Picture Day is Coming to Anchorage STrEaM Academy Tuesday, October 25, 2021

Online ordering is currently closed. However it will reopen; 3-4 weeks after picture day the portrait packages that parents ordered will arrive. As will the student ID cards and proof sheets for those without orders.

All students photographed will receive a Personalized Order Sheet showing their photo and Portrait ID/Access Code. With that information the parents can log on and place the order on MyLifetouch.com. The ordering for this is available for the remainder of the school year.

Have a great week!

Thank you,

Principal Mokelke mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

Admin. Assistant Biondich biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000 https://www.asdk12.org/stream