Rapids Report 9-26-22

 The Rapids Report

September 26th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

We’ve passed the midpoint and are heading into the final weeks of the First Quarter.  

The last day of the quarter is Friday, October 21st. There is no school that day, teachers will be completing grading. Second quarter begins Monday, October 24th. Student-led conferences are held Wednesday 10/26 and Thursday 10/27, until 5 PM. We cannot stay later for conferences because we lease at a university which holds night classes. 

Important dates coming up:

No school NEXT Friday, October 7th (STrEaM ONLY: WBU Fall Graduation)

No school Friday, October 21st

No school Friday, October 28th

Weekly Schedule:

9/26 Monday:  Full day, periods 1 through 7

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/27 Tuesday: Block day “A” Advisory and periods 1-4

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/28 Wednesday: Early Release Projects Day. Advisory and PBL, release at 12:00

• Homework Club/learning lab 12:15-2:00

• 8th grade MLK Fire TREK

• X-C Meet at Mirror Lake 6:00 PM

Thursday: Block day “B” Advisory and periods 5-8 (P. 8: Specials)

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Friday: Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Social-Emotional Learning

Topic this week- Managing Stress and Anger

X-C Running

X-C MEET at Mirror Lake on Wednesday,  6:00 PM

Drop-off and Pick-Up

• Please do not block driveways when waiting along Old Muldoon

• Pull as far forward as possible before stopping. Please do not stop if there is space in front of you to pull forward. Pulling as far forward as possible reduces traffic back-up

• Maintain two lanes: inside lane for pick up/drop off, outside lane for passing and exiting

• It is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone

Student-Led Conferences

• No school Friday 10/21: End of Quarter 1

• SLCs on Wednesday 10/26 and Thursday 10/27: school out at 12:00, conferences from 12:30 until 5 PM

• No school Friday 10/28 

Academic Policy Committee (APC)

The Academic Policy Committee (APC) is our governing board. Seats are open on the APC for the October election! Please contact us if interested in serving on the board. 

The APC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM.  The next meeting is October 12th. Agendas and minutes posted on https://www.asdk12.org/stream 

Thank You for donations to Bake Sale!

THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Bake Sale!  Also, THANK YOU to all who bought something!  It was very SUCCESSFUL and exceeded expectations!  We raised over $500!!!!  On behalf of the Leadership Special, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Thank You to Arctic Valley Volunteer Chaperones

A HUGE thank you to all of our parent volunteers that chaperones our Arctic Valley grade-level TREKs! We appreciate you taking the time to support our program and our teachers! 

Stream Anchorage 501(c)3 dba Friends of Stream

SA501 is the fundraising arm of Anchorage STrEaM Academy. This fall we are kicking off the second annual Stream 100 Campaign. We are looking for 100 individuals or businesses to donate $100.00 before Dec 19, 2022. Donors will be recognized on a plaque in our school. Visit our website with this link: Stream Anchorage 501(c)3 Look for your postcard in the mail!

Forms and Links

Every person who VOLUNTEERS for ASD must sign up EVERY YEAR. Please do this now so you are already approved when we need you! COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (link)

Lunch at STrEaM

Lunch is generally outdoors unless the weather is prohibitive. Students must bring a sack/cold lunch. Emergency lunches are available. Use the link to help provide lunches: Lunch Donations Requested

Registration and Enrollment

#ExplorersWanted! We have a few select open seats to fill and balance cohorts. Please refer interested families to call us! 

Fall Dance on Wed, Oct. 5

• During school hours on Wednesday, October 5 in the WBU Auditorium

• Students may wear school-appropriate costumes or formal attire 

• Pizza will be sold at $2/slice.  

• We welcome snack and drink donations. 

• Students should bring indoor shoes to dance in safely and a water bottle.

• Must be present at school that day to attend.  

• Only STrEaM students may attend.

• All students will attend, but they do not have to dance.  One side of the auditorium will have tables and games.  A quiet room will be available for those who need it.

• Organized by Student Leadership Special. Contact smith_emily@asdk12.org with any questions.

Quyana!

Adam Mokelke, Principal  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Megan Gatlin, Assistant Principal gatlin_megan@asdk12.org

Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

Syliva Biondich, Administrative Assistant  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org

 The Rapids Report

September 19th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

This week our 6th graders TREK to Arctic Valley! Last week 7th and 8th graders took their trips and greatly enjoyed the hiking and time outdoors. Thank you again to our volunteers who joined us and helped make this annual event a success!

We received a request for support from our neighbors on Old Muldoon, the main road leading into the STrEaM parking lot. They asked that we not block driveways when parked/in line along Old Muldoon waiting to pick students up. Please be conscious of this and do your best not to block driveways. Thank you! 

Weekly Schedule:

9/19 Monday:  Full day, periods 1 through 7.

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/20 Tuesday: Block day “A” Advisory and periods 1-4

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/21 Wednesday: Early Release Projects Day. Advisory and PBL, release at 12:00

• Homework Club 12:15-2:00

• X-C Meet at Beach Lake/Chugiak 6:00 PM

9/22 Thursday: Block day “B” Advisory and periods 5-8 (P. 8: Specials)

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Friday: Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Drop-off and Pick-Up

• Please do not block driveways when waiting along Old Muldoon

• Pull as far forward as possible before stopping. Please do not stop if there is space in front of you to pull forward. Pulling as far forward as possible reduces traffic back-up

• Maintain two lanes: inside lane for pick up/drop off, outside lane for passing and exiting

• It is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone

X-C Running

X-C Meet at Beach Lake/ Chugiak this week, on Wednesday at 6:00 PM! 

Social-Emotional Learning topic: Goal Setting

Lunch at STrEaM

Lunch is generally outdoors unless the weather is prohibitive. Students must bring a sack/cold lunch. Emergency lunches are available. Thank you to Jason Jones for the generous cash donation, thank you to the Chadwich family, Fifield Family, Forsythe Family, Koch family, Lojewski Family, Norwood Family and Roering Family for September food donations! Use the link to help provide lunches: Lunch Donations Requested

General School Policy reminders 

• Dress appropriately and for the weather: We go outside every day! 

• Appropriate and safe behavior is always expected: when we are outdoors and/or off campus, it is especially critical

• Students may bring personal electronic devices: our policy is “off and away during the day.” Phones, personal devices and earphones/earbuds/airpods must be put away

• Appropriate and safe conduct is especially important outdoors and off-campus: infractions will result in loss of these privileges

• All ASD policies as outlined in the student handbook apply to our school

Student Leadership

Bake Sale

The Student Leadership Special will have a table set-up to sell baked goods on Wednesday, September 21 at 11:30-12:30 to raise money for the Fall Dance.  We could use a few more bakers.  Please contact smith_emily@asdk12.org if you are interested in helping.  We would also appreciate your support in purchasing baked goods that day! :) 

Next Month: Fall Dance!

• During school hours on Wednesday, October 5 in the WBU Auditorium

• Students may wear school-appropriate costumes or formal attire 

• Pizza will be sold at $2/slice.  

• We welcome snack and drink donations. 

• Students should bring indoor shoes to dance in safely and a water bottle.

• Must be present at school that day to attend.  

• Only STrEaM students may attend.

• All students will attend, but they do not have to dance.  One side of the auditorium will have tables and games.  A quiet room will be available for those who need it.

• Organized by Student Leadership Special. Contact smith_emily@asdk12.org with any questions.

Academic Policy Committee (APC)

All charter schools are governed by an Academic Policy Committee or APC. STrEaM’s APC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM.

Get involved in the governance of STrEaM!! We have multiple spots opening on the board. The election is during conferences in October. To be on the ballot, contact us to express interest then attend the October board meeting.

Call or email with any questions! 

Stream Anchorage 501(c)3 DBA Friends of Stream

The nonprofit group which supports ASA is starting the fall fundraiser: Stream 100. We are looking for 100 individuals or businesses to donate $100. Postcards will be sent home starting this week. Contributors will be recognized on a plaque in the school. Thank you!

Registration and Enrollment

#ExplorersWanted! We have a few select open seats to fill and balance cohorts. Please refer interested families to call us! 

Quyana!

Adam Mokelke, Principal  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Megan Gatlin, Assistant Principal gatlin_megan@asdk12.org

Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

Syliva Biondich, Administrative Assistant  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org

Rapids Report 9-12-22

 The Rapids Report

September 12th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

We’re celebrating our cross country running team and coach Perkins for a great first meet on Friday! Thank you to all our parents and volunteers for your support. We had students finish in the top 10 in 3 of 4 races!!

Remember Monday is PICTURE DAY!! 

Weekly Schedule

9/12 Monday:  Full day, periods 1 through 7. 

• PICTURE DAY!

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/13 Tuesday: Block day “A” Advisory and periods 1-4

• 8th Grade Arctic Valley TREK

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/14 Wednesday: Early Release Projects Day. Advisory and PBL, release at 12:00

• LAST Art Club 12:15

• Homework Club 12:15

• X-C Meet at Kincaid 5:30 PM

• APC MEETING 5:30 PM

9/15 Thursday: Block day “B” Advisory and periods 5-8 (P. 8: Specials)

• 7th Grade Arctic Valley TREK

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/16 Friday: Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Enrollment

STrEaM has seats available! Interested families can call, email or stop by for more information. Please let us know if you need posters, flyers or information to share. Students who refer a student who enrolls with us receive a STrEaM hoodie!  #EXPLORERSWANTED

Picture Day

Picture day is THIS Monday, September 12th! 

Arctic Valley TREKs

We’re TREKking to Arctic Valley this week and next! This is our annual beginning of the year field trip to hike, pick berries, and enjoy time in the alpine environment. Electronic permission forms can be found on our school website’s homepage or here. Please complete a permission form for your student asap!

Grade-levels will visit Arctic Valley on the following dates:

8th Grade - Tuesday 9/13

7th Grade - Thursday 9/15

6th Grade - Thursday 9/22

Parents please help your student/s prepare for the Arctic Valley TREK by making sure that they come prepared for the weather on the day of their TREK. Students need to bring: good sturdy walking or hiking shoes, a coat for rain/wind, a cold lunch, a full water-bottle and a backpack to hold their things. If you have any questions, please contact gatlin_megan@asdk12.org. 

Academic Policy Committee (APC)

The “Academic Policy Committee” or APC is our governing board. STrEaM’s APC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Call or email with any questions or to be on the agenda. APC Meeting THIS Wednesday, September 14th. 

X-C Running

Think Pink Relays are 10/03/22 - support our team by (link) purchasing a THINK PINK shirt 

Bake Sale

The Student Leadership Special will have a table set-up to sell baked goods on Wednesday, September 21 at 11:30-12:30 to raise money for the Fall Dance.  We could use a few more bakers.  Please contact smith_emily@asdk12.org if you are interested in helping.  We would also appreciate your support in purchasing baked goods that day! :) 

Next Month: Fall Dance!

• During school hours on Wednesday, October 5 in the WBU Auditorium

• Students may wear school-appropriate costumes or formal attire 

• Pizza will be sold at $2/slice.  

• We welcome snack and drink donations. 

• Students should bring indoor shoes to dance in safely and a water bottle.

• Must be present at school that day to attend.  

• Only STrEaM students may attend.

• All students will attend, but they do not have to dance.  One side of the auditorium will have tables and games.  A quiet room will be available for those who need it.

• Organized by Student Leadership Special. Contact smith_emily@asdk12.org with any questions.

Drop-off and Pick-Up

• Pull as far forward as possible before stopping. Please do not stop if there is space in front of you to pull forward. Pulling as far forward as possible reduces traffic back-up. 

• Maintain two lanes: inside lane for pick up/drop off, outside lane for passing and exiting. 

• It is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone. 

• Drive slowly in the neighborhood & watch for pedestrians & bicycles: many of our students walk to and from school. 

Social-Emotional Learning

Topic this week- Self-Confidence

Lunch at STrEaM

Lunch is generally outdoors at STrEaM, unless the weather is prohibitive. Students must bring their own cold/sack lunch. We keep emergency lunches on hand, and ask for support with providing these: LUNCH DONATIONS

General School Policies 

• ASA is an Outdoor School. Dress for the weather: We go outside every day! 

• Dress appropriately for school as well as the weather

• Everyone who walks through our doors will treat others with dignity and respect

• All ASD policies as outlined in the student handbook apply to our school

Quyana!

Adam Mokelke, Principal  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Megan Gatlin, Assistant Principal gatlin_megan@asdk12.org

Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

Syliva Biondich, Administrative Assistant  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org