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
“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!
Fred Meyers shoppers can select STrEaM Anchorage and generate donations:
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”
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
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