Rapids Report for 2-28-22

The Rapids Report

February 28th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

We’ve reached the last week of quarter 3! Remember there is no school Friday, or next week. Spring break! We return on Monday March 14th for the 4th quarter. 

Last week we sent an update on the district’s move to optional parent-choice masking. ASD encourages students and staff to continue wearing masks, and there are conditions that will require masking, such as presenting respiratory symptoms, returning from COVID isolation, awaiting parent pick-up due to COVID symptoms, or riding buses. 

Follow this link to the full parent letter from STrEaM on optional masking. 

Please take the family School Climate and Connectedness Survey! This is valuable feedback and helps us to recognize strengths, identify goal areas, and improve our program. 

Family Survey link: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/asdfamily 

This Week at STrEaM 

Monday 2/28:

• Optional, parent-choice masking begins in all ASD schools

• Ski practice at Russian Jack

Tuesday 3/1: 

• It’s March! 

• Ski practice at STrEaM, team photo

Wednesday 3/2: #STrEaMwearWednesday

• After school clubs: Schools Next, Boxing, Math Lab, Art Club with Mrs. Yip

• Ski Championships at Kincaid, 5:30 PM

Thursday 3/3: 

• Ski team end of season party

Friday 3/4: 

• No School 

22-23 Lottery: Explorers Wanted!

The 22-23 Lottery is open! Please share our posts and spread the word about our program with your family and friends. See Mrs. Biondich for flyers and posters if you have a place to distribute them.  Returning students do NOT have to apply in the lottery. However, please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be returning to STrEaM, as this affects enrollment and seats available. https://www.asdk12.org/lottery

Academic Policy Committee

The next APC board meeting is Wednesday March 16th at 5:30 PM on Zoom and Youtube. Contact us to be on the agenda for public comment.  

STrEaM Anchorage 501(c)3 

Two easy ways to support our Nonprofit:

1. Support the Silent Auction. The Second STrEaM Annual Silent Auction will be held again in May. SA501c3 will soon provide information about this fundraising event.

2. Select “STrEaM Anchorage” on Amazon Smile.  On your Amazon account, search Amazon Smile, find and select “STrEaM Anchorage” under nonprofits, and you will donate with purchases at no cost.

Yearbook

Order BEFORE Mar 14th! Don't lose your opportunity to order! Link to purchasing is on the front page of the website under STrEaM News: ASA Yearbook ID Code: 14560722  YEARBOOK ORDER SITE. Only $20 for a year of memories!!

Quyana

We're proud of and thankful for our positive school culture. During school tours and at the ASD charter fair, our student leaders spoke about the closeness, support, high engagement, and frequent outdoor activities at STrEaM. They also spoke about the low levels of bullying and other serious misbehavior at our school. To hear the perspective of students, shared with prospective students and families, was so positive and encouraging.

In closing, a quote from Rudyard Kipling:

“For the strength of the Wolf is the Pack, and the strength of the Pack is the Wolf.”

We are strong together. 

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Teacher Expert/Instructional Coach Gatlin gatlin_megan@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Counselor Amy Bonertz bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

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

Move to Optional Masking

 Transition to Informed Masking

February 24th, 2022

Updated February 28th

Dear STrEaM Friends and Families, 

Beginning Monday, February 28th all ASD schools will transition to parent informed, optional mask wearing for students. Masks will be optional for staff and visitors. Notice that masks are still required under certain conditions, such as presenting respiratory symptoms, returning from COVID isolation, awaiting parent pick-up due to COVID symptoms, or riding busses. Please continue to keep your child home and get them tested if they are sick or display symptoms. Follow this LINK to ASD's full updated policy.

As we transition to optional masking, our school will continue to model dignity and respect. I ask that all of us, staff, students and families, respect the choice each family and individual makes regarding mask wearing. I’ve heard parental concerns about students feeling pressure from peers on their masking choice, so I ask that as you discuss your family choice on masking, you also emphasize respecting the choice and decision of others. 

On behalf of our staff, I want to make clear that we will not police the choices of families regarding optional masking. To be specific, we cannot track which families are asking their children to wear masks or enforce that decision: this is between you and your child. 

These past two years have been difficult, some of the most challenging times any of us have been through, both in education and in the world in general. Through it all, our school community has not only stayed the course, we’ve grown stronger. I believe this is because we’ve been open in our communication, listened to feedback, and maintained dignity and respect. I know we will handle this latest policy change as we have each new development: with grace and resilience. 

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have questions or would like to discuss this further. 

Adam Mokelke, Principal

(907) 742-9000

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

Rapids Report 2-22-22

 The Rapids Report

February 22nd, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

With the school closure today, we will change Thursday to a full day (period 1-7) schedule to balance losing a block day.  We are down to just two short weeks left in Quarter 3. Teachers will be administering final summative assessments this week. Next week is the end of the quarter, and there is no school Friday 3/4. Talk with your child about their classes and encourage them to finish strong! 

Please take the family School Climate and Connectedness Survey! This is valuable feedback and helps us to recognize strengths, identify goal areas, and improve our program. 

Family Survey link: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/asdfamily 

This Week at STrEaM 

Monday 2/21:

• No School: Presidents’ Day

Tuesday 2/22: 

• School canceled- icy road conditions

Wednesday 2/23: #STrEaMwearWednesday

• ALICE practice drill in Advisory

• After school clubs: Schools Next, Boxing, Math Lab, Art Club with Mrs. Yip

• Ski Meet at Chugiak 5:30 PM

Thursday 2/23: 

• Full day schedule, P. 1-7

• Ski practice at Russian Jack

Friday 2/24: 

• Ski practice at Russian Jack

22-23 Lottery: Explorers Wanted!

The 22-23 Lottery is open! Please share our posts and spread the word about our program with your family and friends. See Mrs. Biondich for flyers and posters if you have a place to distribute them. 

Returning students do NOT have to apply in the lottery. However, please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be returning to STrEaM, as this affects enrollment and seats available. https://www.asdk12.org/lottery

Academic Policy Committee

The next APC board meeting is Wednesday March 16th at 5:30 PM on Zoom and Youtube. Contact us to be on the agenda for public comment.  

STrEaM Anchorage 501(c)3 

Two easy ways to support our Nonprofit:

1. Support the Silent Auction. The Second STrEaM Annual Silent Auction will be held again in May. SA501c3 will spoon provide information about this fundraising event.

2. Select “STrEaM Anchorage” on Amazon Smile.  On your Amazon account, search Amazon Smile, find and select “STrEaM Anchorage” under nonprofits, and you will donate with purchases at no cost.

Yearbook

Order BEFORE Mar 14th! Don't lose your opportunity to order! Link to purchasing is on the front page of the website under STrEaM News: ASA Yearbook ID Code: 14560722  YEARBOOK ORDER SITE. Only $20 for a year of memories!!

Quyana

With our erratic weather and icy roads, be safe when you go outdoors this week!

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Teacher Expert/Instructional Coach Gatlin gatlin_megan@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Counselor Amy Bonertz bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

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

Rapids Report for 2-14-22

 The Rapids Report

February 14th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

This month we take the School Climate and Connectedness Survey. This provides valuable data from students, staff and families about our program. Please take the family survey, as your feedback is important to and helps us continually improve our school. 

SCCS FAMILY SURVEY AND LINK 

Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/asdfamily

This week is a short week, no school Friday: otherwise, we have a regular schedule all week, NO conferences. Thursday is a regular, full school day.

There is also NO SCHOOL on Monday, 2/21, for Presidents' Day. We're just three weeks from the end of Quarter 3 and Spring Break!

This Week at STrEaM 

Monday 2/14:

• Ski practice at Russian Jack 3:20-4:30 skate skiing

Tuesday 2/15: 

• Ski practice at STrEaM 3-4:30 PM

Wednesday 2/16: #STrEaMwearWednesday

• Art Club with Mrs. Yip begins (must complete form- see below)

• Ski Race at Service HS. Be ready to get on the bus at 4:00 PM at STrEaM

• After school clubs: Schools Next, Boxing, Math Lab, Art

• Facilities Committee Meeting 5:30 PM on Zoom

Thursday 2/17: Ski practice at Russian Jack 3:20-4:30 

Friday 2/18: NO SCHOOL 

MONDAY 2/21: NO SCHOOL (PRESIDENTS’ DAY)

Art Club

Mrs. Yip, a retired teacher and member of our APC, is once again hosting an Art Club on Wednesdays after early release, starting THIS WEEK! 

Please follow the link to complete the permission form for Art Club: https://forms.gle/htS7iR4EeU9MRtGt6

22-23 Lottery: Explorers Wanted!

The 22-23 Lottery is open! Please share our posts and spread the word about our program with your family and friends. See Mrs. Biondich for flyers and posters if you have a place to distribute them.  Returning students do NOT have to apply in the lottery. However, please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be returning to STrEaM, as this affects enrollment and seats available. https://www.asdk12.org/lottery

Social-Emotional Learning Topic of the Week

The students will be taking the School Climate and Connectedness Survey this week during advisory. 

Academic Policy Committee

APC meets next on March 16th at 5:30 PM on Zoom and Youtube. Contact us to be on the agenda for public comment. The Facilities Committee will present the criteria for a future STrEaM facility for APC approval.

STrEaM Anchorage 501(c)3 

Two easy ways to support our Nonprofit:

1. Support the Silent Auction. The Second STrEaM Annual Silent Auction will be held again in May. SA501c3 will spoon provide information about this fundraising event.

2. Select “STrEaM Anchorage” on Amazon Smile.  On your Amazon account, search Amazon Smile, find and select “STrEaM Anchorage” under nonprofits, and you will donate with purchases at no cost.

Conferences

Like all ASD secondary schools, STrEaM is NOT holding spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you would like to talk with teachers you can always schedule a meeting. We will maximize learning time and not do extra early dismissal days. There is no school on Friday 2/18 and Monday 2/21. We are already halfway through the 3rd Quarter! 

Yearbook

Order BEFORE Mar 14th! Don't lose your opportunity to order! Link to purchasing is on the front page of the website under STrEaM News: ASA Yearbook ID Code: 14560722  YEARBOOK ORDER SITE. Only $20 for a year of memories!!

Quyana

Have a great week, and be sure to go outside every day!

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Teacher Expert/Instructional Coach Gatlin gatlin_megan@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Counselor Amy Bonertz bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

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

Rapids Report 2/7/22

 The Rapids Report

February 7th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

During the month of February, please join us in celebrating Black History Month. This is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans, honor legacies and achievements, and continue striving for equity and equality for all. 

STEM at STrEaM:

This Saturday our Robotics team participated in the First Lego League State competition! We’re proud of our students and the team which represented us at this level for the first time. Teams from all over Alaska competed in three main categories: the robotic game, innovation project and core values. Mrs. Sonday reports that our team worked tirelessly perfecting code, developing an engineering plan, and collaborating with each other towards the objectives. Way to go Rapids!

This Week at STrEaM 

Monday 2/7:

• Ski practice at Russian Jack 3:20-4:30 skate skiing

Tuesday 2/8: 

• Ski practice at STrEaM 3-4:30 PM

Wednesday 2/9: #STrEaMwearWednesday

• Ski relays at Kincaid. Be ready to get on the bus at 4:00 PM at STrEaM

• After school clubs: Schools Next, Boxing, Math Lab

• Monthly APC Board Meeting: 5:30 PM on Zoom and Youtube

Thursday 2/10: 

• Ski practice at Campbell Airstrip Trailhead. 3:20-4:30.  First day at this location

Friday 2/11: Ski practice at Russian Jack 3:20-4:30 skate skiing

• Ski Team practice at Russian Jack

22-23 Lottery: Explorers Wanted!

The 22-23 Lottery is open! Please share our posts and spread the word about our program with your family and friends. See Mrs. Biondich for flyers and posters if you have a place to distribute them.  Returning students do NOT have to apply in the lottery. However, please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be returning to STrEaM, as this affects enrollment and seats available. https://www.asdk12.org/lottery

Social-Emotional Learning Topic of the Week

The Social-Emotional Learning topic this week is accountability. Taking responsibility for our words, actions, and impact on others is powerful, and can be restorative and cathartic. When we ask students to reflect and restore after an incident, there is an emphasis on taking accountability for their actions, regardless of the reasons or actions of others. Accountability is a step in learning to self-regulate and build positive relationships. 

Academic Policy Committee

APC board meeting is this Wednesday, February 9th at 5:30 PM on Zoom and Youtube. Contact us to be on the agenda for public comment. The Facilities Committee will present the criteria for a future STrEaM facility for APC review and comment. 

STrEaM Anchorage 501(c)3 

Two easy ways to support our Nonprofit:

1. Donate or join the “STrEaM 100.” Our goal is 100 people donating $100. Names or businesses are recognized on a plaque at the school. 

2. Select “STrEaM Anchorage” on Amazon Smile.  On your Amazon account, search Amazon Smile, find and select “STrEaM Anchorage” under nonprofits, and you will donate with purchases at no cost.

Conferences

STrEaM is not holding spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you would like to talk with teachers you can always schedule a meeting. We will maximize learning time and not do extra early dismissal days. There is no school on Friday 2/18 and Monday 2/21. We are already halfway through the 3rd Quarter! 

Yearbook

Order BEFORE Mar 14th! Don't lose your opportunity to order! Link to purchasing is on the front page of the website under STrEaM News: ASA Yearbook ID Code: 14560722  YEARBOOK ORDER SITE. Only $20 for a year of memories!!

Quyana

Thank you STrEaM families and friends. As we begin focusing on recruitment and enrollment for the 22-23 school year, we are remind that our special program exists, continues, grows and thrives because of you: our parents, families, students and supporters. 6 years into this journey, the top way new families and students come to us is still word-of-mouth from those of you who love and support us. We appreciate you, STrEaM community!

Have a great week, and be sure to go outside every day!

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Teacher Expert/Instructional Coach Gatlin gatlin_megan@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Counselor Amy Bonertz bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

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