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