Friday, November 25, 2022

Rapids Report 11-28-22

 The Rapids Report

November 28th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,


Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! Hopefully everyone is rested, refreshed and ready for the final 4 week push towards the end of the semester and Winter Break. This week we will be into December already! 

This week we will begin Winter MAP testing in Advisory. MAP gives us useful data on Reading and Math for each of our students, and helps to inform their classes, supports and options.

There will be a ski team meeting after school on Thursday. Any interested skiers should be there!


Traffic

Please maintain two lanes: inside lane for picking up/dropping off, outside lane for passing and leaving.
Pull as far forward as possible, filling open space ahead of you, before stopping to let your child in/out of the vehicle.
DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS to homes when traffic is backed up into the neighborhood.

Weekly Schedule

11/29 Monday: Full day, periods 1-7  

  • APC meeting 5:30 PM

11/29 Tuesday: Block A day, MAP testing in Advisory & P. 1-4

11/30 Wednesday: PROJECT DAY! MAP Make-up testing. Early Release 12:00 PM

12/1 Thursday: Block B day, MAP testing in Advisory & P. 5-8

  • Ski team meeting

12/2 Friday: Full day, periods 1-7 

12/4 Sunday: Barnes and Noble Fundraiser 11am - 5pm

APC (Academic Policy Committee)

APC Meeting THIS Monday November 28th

Agendas and minutes posted on https://www.asdk12.org/stream 

Social-Emotional Learning

7th/8th graders will review the first semester and create a plan of success to finish the semester strong. 

6th graders will review the RISE form, what it is, what it means, and how to use it.

Assessment

Winter MAP testing this week during advisory. Students will be taking the Reading MAP test on Tuesday November 29th and the Math MAP test on Thursday December 1st. Make-ups for reading will be on Wednesday November 30th.

Upcoming Ski Team Meeting

Save the date! There will be an informational parent meeting for the 2023 STrEaM Ski Team on Thursday, December 1st @ 3:15 pm in Rm. 6! The two big topics to discuss at the meeting are: Transportation and Gear. 

Barnes & Noble Fundraiser December 4th

We have a wonderful opportunity to earn some money for STrEaM by partnering with Barnes and Noble on December 4th! STrEaM volunteers will bring cheer to the store in the form of a craft table, free gift wrapping, face painting (?), and well, send me a suggestion! When customers check out and mention our school, we receive a percentage of the profit. 

Here is the link for sign-up genius. Please fill in a slot and join in the fun! If you have any questions, my email is hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org  If you can’t volunteer, make sure to come by and do some holiday shopping! :) Thanks, everybody!

Upcoming TREK for 8th Grade

8th Graders will travel via bus to the West High Pool on Tuesday, December 13th to test their cardboard boats. Please complete the online permission form: Regatta Permission. We are also looking for donations of large pieces of cardboard for building boats and chaperones for the event! 

Upcoming TREK for 6th Grade

Our 6th graders are bussing to the UAA Planetarium! December 20th from 10-2. Every student needs to have a permission slip and pay the $10.00 bus/ticket fee. Complete the online permission slip: Planetarium Permission and bring the $10 fee in cash or check to Mrs. Biondich.

Lunch at STrEaM

Please be sure your child packs a lunch. We do not have a lunch program or lunchroom. Lunch is generally outdoors unless the weather is prohibitive. 45% of our students come from economically disadvantaged homes and we hope to help them with free lunches when necessary. We have been serving between 8 and 17 lunches per day this month. If you are able to help providing these here is the sign-up: Nov / Dec Lunch Donations

EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT STREAM! STrEaM Anchorage 501(c)3 

STrEaM Anchorage is our nonprofit. You can support STrEaM by donating in a variety of ways:

  1. Select “STrEaM Anchorage” on Amazon Smile. On your Amazon account, search Amazon Smile, find and select “STrEaM Anchorage” under nonprofits, and begin donating with purchases at no cost to you!

  2. Choose STrEaM Anchorage with Fred Meyers

  • Go to Fred Meyer Community Rewards 

  • Sign in to your digital account

  • Search for your organization (STrEaM Anchorage)

  • Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support

  • Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”

  1. Join the STrEaM 100! Donate $100 to our annual campaign All donors will be recognized on a plaque in our school. Drop off a check or use the PayPal Link to make your donations!

Online Gear Store

Our NEW online store is open! One month only, take 25% OFF all Anchorage STrEaM Academy Sideline Store purchases with code SPIRIT when you shop the latest fan wear & accessories from all your fave brands. We still have baseball caps and winter knit pullover hats for sale in the front office. Show your RAPIDS pride!

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


Sunday, November 20, 2022

Rapids Report for 11-21-22

 The Rapids Report

November 21st, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

This is a short week with the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you, parents and families who chose to invest time and energy, and support our program. 

Weekly Schedule

11/21 Monday: Full day, periods 1-7  

11/22 Tuesday: Full day, periods 1-7 

11/23 Wednesday: PROJECT DAY! Early Release 12:00 PM - NO LEARNING LAB Today

Thursday-Friday: NO SCHOOL. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Alaska Native & Native American Heritage Month

Ways to support and celebrate Indigenous people:

  • Learn what Native lands you live and work on, and traditional place names

  • Enjoy Indigenous art, music and support the artists

  • Read books and poetry by Native authors (ask- we have suggestions!)

  • Learn about challenges and injustices Native people face & support related causes

  • Study an indigenous language, or learn some common words and phrases

  • Read about the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 

  • Pick up a copy of “Fighter in Velvet Gloves” by Annie Boochever and Roy Peratrovich Jr. 

APC (Academic Policy Committee)

Meeting rescheduled for Monday November 28th

Agendas and minutes posted on https://www.asdk12.org/stream 


Social-Emotional Learning

The topic this week is “Gratitude.” With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, the students will take time to reflect on things they are grateful for.

Assessment

Winter MAP testing is next week during advisory. Students will be taking the Reading MAP test on Tuesday November 29th and the Math MAP test on Thursday December 1st. 

Clothes Drive This Week

8th Grader Elayne Horton is organizing a STrEaM Winter Clothes Drive for her Color Guard Team.  We will be collecting new and used (clean and in good shape) warm clothes for students at Covenant House.  Please send in donations with your students on or before 11/22. There will be a collection box located in the lobby. 

Upcoming Ski Team Meeting

Save the date! There will be an informational parent meeting for the 2023 STrEaM Ski Team on Thursday, December 1st @ 3:15 pm in Rm. 6! The two big topics to discuss at the meeting are: Transportation and Gear. 

Barnes & Noble Fundraiser December 4th

We have a wonderful opportunity to earn some money for STrEaM by partnering with Barnes and Noble on December 4th! STrEaM volunteers will bring cheer to the store in the form of a craft table, free gift wrapping, face painting (?), and well, send me a suggestion! When customers check out and mention our school, we receive a percentage of the profit. 

Here is the link for sign-up genius. Please fill in a slot and join in the fun! If you have any questions, my email is hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org  If you can’t volunteer, make sure to come by and do some holiday shopping! :) Thanks, everybody!

Upcoming TREK for 6th grade

Our 6th graders are going to the UAA Planetarium! December 20th from 10-2. Every student needs to have a permission slip and pay the $10.00 bus/ticket fee. Complete the online permission slip: Planetarium Permission and bring the $10 fee in cash or check to Mrs. Biondich.

Lunch at STrEaM

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

STrEaM Anchorage 501(c)3 

STrEaM Anchorage is the nonprofit arm of our charter & program. You can support STrEaM by donating through the nonprofit in a variety of ways

  1. 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 to you!

  2. aIf you shop at Fred Meyers, you can select STrEaM Anchorage and Fred Meyer will donate based on your spending. 

  • Go to Fred Meyer Community Rewards 

  • Sign in to your digital account

  • Search for your organization (STrEaM Anchorage)

  • Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support

  • Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”

  1. Become a member of the STrEaM 100!  The fall annual fundraiser is underway. We are looking for 100 individuals or companies to donate only $100. All donors will be recognized on a plaque in our school. Drop off a check or use the PayPal Link to make your donations!

School Store is online!

We still have baseball caps and winter knit pullover hats for sale in the front office. Our NEW online store is open! One month only, take 25% OFF all Anchorage STrEaM Academy Sideline Store purchases with code SPIRIT when you shop the latest fan wear & accessories from all your fave brands. Let's GO 💥

School Policies 

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

  • Electronic devices: Off and Away During the Day

  • Hats are ok: hoods down inside the building

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

  • Always treat others with Dignity and Respect

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


Friday, November 11, 2022

Rapids Report for 11-14-22

 The Rapids Report

November 14, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

Winter is upon us! This is our last full week before Thanksgiving break, and then we will quickly be heading into December. This Friday is our mid-point for Quarter 2 already. See below for more information on what this means.  

Weekly Schedule

11/14 Monday: Full day, p. 1-7  

11/15 Tuesday: Block day A, Advisory & P. 1-4

11/16 Wednesday: PROJECT DAY! Early Release 12:00 PM

  • 8th Grade Wildland FIRE Presentations in Auditorium 9:15 AM - Noon.  (check with Ms. Goodman for student time slots)

11/17 Thursday: Block day B, Advisory & P. 5-8

11/18 Friday: Full day, p.1-7  (Mid-Quarter)

Alaska Native & Native American Heritage Month

Friday is also “Rock your Mocs” day, celebrating Alaska Native & American Indian Heritage month. We invite you to join us in celebrating Indigenous culture by wearing your traditional apparel or a teal ribbon on Friday. More ways to support and celebrate Indigenous people:

  • Learn what Native lands you live and work on, and traditional place names

  • Enjoy Indigenous art, music and support the artists

  • Read books and poetry by Native authors (ask- we have suggestions!)

  • Learn about challenges and injustices Native people face & support related causes

  • Study an indigenous language, or learn some common words and phrases

  • Read about the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 

  • Pick up a copy of “Fighter in Velvet Gloves” by Annie Boochever and Roy Peratrovich Jr. 

Social-Emotional Learning

The topic this week is “Respect.” 6th Grade will focus on how to show respect through appreciation, 7th grade will learn how to build up respect, and 8th grade will focus on learning the difference between intent vs. impact.

STOPit goes live on November 14th! Students and parents will be able to access the resources on the STOPit app for anonymous reporting. LINK: STOPit Parent Letter

Mid-Quarter Deadline Friday Nov. 18

Nov. 18 marks the halfway point of Quarter 2. Students should be caught-up with missing work, as many teachers have a mid-quarter PA (practice assignment) deadline of Friday, Nov. 18.  Here are some questions to ask your student to support them… 

  • Planner: What did you accomplish today?  What did you write in your planner?  What do you need to do as homework?  When is it due?

  • Homework: What do you need to finish as homework today? What did you write in your planner?  What work did you miss from being absent? 

  • Binder: What is on your “in” side of your folder that you need to do or show me?  Are you bringing your binder to school and using it?  Planner?  Pencils?  

  • Check grades daily on Q: When was the last time you checked your grades on Q?  What work is missing or needs a redo?

  • Check assignments on Canvas: Did you click on each assignment to see if you submitted it?  Did your teacher leave you feedback?  What work is missing or needs a redo?

  • Absences: Did you use Q and Canvas to find out what you missed?  Did you write it in your planner?  Do you need help with remembering to do it?

Barnes & Noble Fundraiser December 4th

We have a wonderful opportunity to earn some money for STrEaM by partnering with Barnes and Noble on December 4th! STrEaM volunteers will bring cheer to the store in the form of a craft table, free gift wrapping, face painting (?), and well, send me a suggestion! When customers check out and mention our school, we receive a percentage of the profit. 

I will put a sign-up genius link in next week’s Rapids Report. In the meantime, send me an email if you have any ideas about how we can spread some holiday cheer and promote our fabulous school! My email is hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org Thanks, everybody!

Lunch at STrEaM

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

Academic Policy Committee (APC)

Welcome to our new APC members! The next scheduled APC Meeting is Wednesday, December 14th.  Agendas and minutes posted on https://www.asdk12.org/stream 

STrEaM Anchorage 501(c)3 

STrEaM Anchorage is the nonprofit arm of our charter & program. You can support STrEaM by donating through the nonprofit in a variety of ways

  1. “STrEaM Anchorage” is on Amazon Smile! On your Amazon account, search Amazon Smile, find and select “STrEaM Anchorage” under nonprofits, and donate with purchases at no cost to you!

  2. Fred Meyers shoppers can select STrEaM Anchorage and generate donations:

  • Go to Fred Meyer Community Rewards 

  • Sign in to your digital account

  • Search for your organization (STrEaM Anchorage)

  • Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support

  • Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”

  1. Become a member of the STrEaM 100! Contact Mrs. Biondich to find out how to join this exclusive club

New School Store is online!

We still have baseball caps and winter knit pullover hats for sale in the front office. We have been working hard to set up our new online store…...and we're LIVE. One month only, take 25% OFF all Anchorage STrEaM Academy Sideline Store purchases with code SPIRIT when you shop the latest fan wear & accessories from all your fave brands. Let's GO. 💥

School Policies 

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

  • Electronic devices: Off and Away During the Day

  • Hats are ok: hoods down inside the building

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

  • Always treat others with Dignity and Respect

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