The Rapids Report

November 8th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Daylight savings is on Sunday November 7th. Make sure to “Fall Back” one hour.

There is no school on Thursday, November 11th to honor the veterans who have bravely served our country. Friday will be a Thursday “B” block day schedule, advisory and periods 5-8, to balance with the Tuesday block.

STrEaM would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all those who have served our country: thank you veterans!

Alaska Native & American Indian Heritage Month

November is Alaska Native American Indian Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the history, traditions, rich and diverse cultures of Native peoples. Heritage Month is a perfect time to learn about American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, cultures and traditions, the challenges Native people have faced from the past to the present, and the ways in which Indigenous peoples have overcome these obstacles.

On TUESDAYS, STrEaM staff and students are invited to wear traditional, cultural clothing, including kuspuks, moccasins, and other regalia for #TRADITIONALTUESDAY

Friday November 19th is National “Rock your Mocs” day!

This Week

Tuesday: #TraditionalTuesday Rock you traditional, cultural apparel: kuspuks, moccasins, etc.

Wednesday: #STrEaMwearWednesday Wear your STrEaM Gear on Wednesdays!

NO Math club Wednesday- Mr. Boone out
Mr. Bierer is offering targeted after school math support. Talk to him if interested bierer_richard@asdk12.org
No counselor Zoom for quarantine students this week
Boxing 12:15-1:15
SchoolsNEXT 12:15 - 2:30
APC MEETING 5:30 PM Zoom and Youtube

Thursday: NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day

Friday: Block B Day schedule: Advisory, Periods 5-8

News from the APC Board

Welcome New Parent Representatives, Angel Rabon and Sarah Prielipp!

APC meeting this Wednesday, Nov 10th at 5:30 PM via Zoom and Youtube. Parents or community members interested in public comment can call 742-9000, sign up for 3 minutes and receive the zoom link from Mrs. Biondich. Find our Minutes and Agendas on our website!

Chromebook Phase-Out

60 of our (oldest) Chromebooks are being phased out. If your child has an “A” or "B" Chromebook (Dell, with a blue border) please have them see Mr. Boone to exchange their laptop and charger for a new one.

Lunch at STrEaM

We have outdoor lunch school-wide to mitigate the risk of spread of infectious disease with fresh air and space for distancing. When conditions are cold or inclement, each lunch room supervisor has the following options:

Take their group outdoors for 30 minutes
Eat lunch with desk shields in classrooms for 15 minutes, then go outdoors 15 minutes
Eat outdoors for the first 15 minutes, returning to the classroom for 15 minutes
Eat lunch indoors for 30 minutes (desk shields until all students finish eating)

If a student is in a lunchroom that is outside for the full 30 minutes, they can request to go to an indoor lunchroom and their lunch supervisor will radio to find open space.

Health & Safety

It is now dark in the morning when students are arriving. It is so important for walkers and bikers to wear reflective clothing and safety gear. Drivers, be cautious and watch for students on foot or wheels when you are picking up or dropping off.

Other Health and Safety notes:

We go outside every day, including PE, breaks and lunch:

Students must bring outdoor gear appropriate for the weather conditions

Keep ASD Symptom Free: Stay home & get tested if experiencing ANY symptoms
Masks required indoors, optional outside

Have an awesome and safe November! Although we lose light and the air gets colder, it is a beautiful time of year in Alaska. Remember, Thanksgiving is just around the corner.