Rapids Report 10-31-22

 The Rapids Report

October 31st, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

First quarter has ended and we’ve completed Student-Led Conferences. Thank you to all our families who came in and participated! 2nd quarter is now underway, and we finally have a full week of school this week. There are some disruptions to the regular schedule next week, with the asynchronous learning day Tuesday 11/8 and no school for Veterans Day Friday 11/11. Watch for directions coming from teachers for students on 11/8. 

Weekly Schedule

Monday 10/31: Full day, periods 1 through 7. 

Tuesday 11/1: Block day “A” Advisory and periods 1-4

Wednesday 11/2: Early Release Projects Day. Advisory and PBL, release at 12:00

Thursday 11/3: Block day “B” Advisory and periods 5-8 (P. 8: Specials)

Friday 11/4: Full day, periods 1-7

Social-Emotional Learning

Topic this week- Dealing with Negative Emotions

OUTDOOR SCHOOL, OUTDOOR GEAR

The weather has turned cold and snow is here. It is a great time to remind families that at STrEaM, we GO OUTSIDE EVERY DAY! This includes when the weather is cold and there is snow on the ground. We're an outdoor school, and we live in Alaska. PLEASE ENSURE STUDENTS BRING APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR CLOTHING/GEAR EVERY DAY. This includes boots, hat and gloves, and a warm coat. If you have need for support with any of these items, email Mrs. Biondich and Mr. Mokelke and we will provide support.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Anchorage STrEaM Academy is helping the Food Bank of Alaska’s Thanksgiving Blessing Project. The Food Bank’s east side location for Thanksgiving served 1400 families last year and they anticipate serving even more families this year. STrEaM has been asked to collect Canned Vegetables and Canned Fruit, however all shelf stable food is welcome. For more information see our website.

Academic Policy Committee (APC)

Congratulation and welcome to our newest APC members! New members are parents Mac McAllister and Martha Lojewski, along with community members Grace Coles and Erin Kirkland. Re-elected members continuing on the board include Jeff Earle, Sharon Wilson, Jen Mickelson and Angel Rabon. Our next APC Meeting is next Wednesday, November 9th. Agendas and minutes posted on https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Lunch at STrEaM

Please be sure your child packs a lunch. We do not have a lunch program or lunchroom: students must bring a sack lunch. Lunch is generally outdoors unless the weather is prohibitive. We keep emergency lunches on hand, and ask for support providing these. 

General School Policy reminders 

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

• 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

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

• Students may wear hats. Hoods must be down in the building for safety reasons. 

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

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 Asst.  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org