Sunday, January 29, 2023

Rapids Report 1-30-23

The Rapids Report

January 30th, 2023

Dear STrEaM Families,

“Emergency” Project Packets went home to ALL students! Please ensure you have this manilla envelope. These packets contain grade-level projects designed specifically for snow days and emergency closures.

In case of an emergency school closure, students will open these packets and do the projects enclosed. These projects do not require technology. However, instructions will also be posted in Canvas, and teachers will host zoom sessions to offer support.

FULL day Wednesdays scheduled to make up for emergency closures are:

2/22

3/8

4/19

Student Spotlight

Congratulations to STrEaM skier Nico Graziano! Nico qualified for the Arctic Winter Games in Alberta, Canada this week! The 2023 Arctic Winter Games is a winter multi-sport event which will take place in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Northern Alberta from 29 January to 4 February 2023

Weekly Schedule

1/30 Monday: Full day P. 1-7

Ski Practice Russian Jack 3:15-4:30 PM

1/31 Tuesday: A day Advisory, P. 1-4

Ski Practice at STrEaM 3:00-4:30

2/1 Wednesday: PROJECT DAY! Early Release 12:00 PM

NO PRACTICE Wed Morning
Skiers meet at school 4:30 PM (no staying, no earlier)
First Ski Meet Eagle River HS 6:00 PM

2/2 Thursday: B day Advisory, P. 5-8

Ski Practice at STrEaM 3:00-4:30

2/3 Friday: Full day P. 1-7

Ski Practice Campbell Airstrip Trailhead

Ski Team

Our FIRST Ski Meet of the season is this Wednesday, at Eagle River High School!

Students meet at school at 4:30 PM to travel. Students cannot stay after school, must return for the bus.

Ski practice every day this week. (See schedule above). Check out Ski Season Calendar for practice and Race information. (Hard copies available.)

Please pick up your child promptly at 4:30. Coaches must stay with skiers until they have been picked up by parents.

Transportation: WE NEED VOLUNTEER DRIVERS! Questions/ concerns? Contact Coach Mozen via e-mail @ mozen_howard@asdk12.org, or text @ 907-302-0475

Boxing

Students interested in after school boxing club should see Mr. Mokelke. Parents can fill out the permission form at this link: https://forms.gle/NnBePt8wus7K5QoeA

Students in skiing will have an opportunity to join in the spring.

Snow day make-up

STrEaM is making up missed days due to emergency closure by extending three Wednesdays (on short

weeks) to full days in addition to other district calendar adjustments (2/24 is now a school day).

The following Wednesdays will be full school days (no early release):

Wednesday 2/22 (No school Monday 2/20 Presidents’ Day)

Wednesday 3/8 (No school Friday 3/10 End Q3/Spring Break)

Wednesday 4/19 (No school Friday 4/21 WBU Spring Graduation)

Recruitment

It’s the time of year where we begin recruiting students for the next school year. We will be hosting school tours on Tuesdays at 10 am throughout the month of February and our student ambassador leaders will be traveling to our feeder elementary schools to present to 5th graders. If you know someone who is interested in sending their kids to STrEaM next year, please pass on the school tour invite or have them contact us directly for more information.

Health Spotlight: Nurse Bethany

In January on select Thursdays our 7th graders will all be seen by our nursing staff for health assessments, per ASD Guidelines. Students should bring their prescription lens for their vision check.

Social-Emotional Learning in Advisory this week: Bullying (6th Grade), Inclusive Behaviors (7th Grade), Standing up for Yourself (8th Grade)

APC (Academic Policy Committee)

Next APC Meeting February 8th

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

Wednesday Breaks at STrEaM

Please be sure your child packs their snack of choice. Friends of STrEaM and our donors for the Pantry Program have been seeing a huge increase in the number of students requesting snacks during Wednesday morning breaks.

Lunch at STrEaM from our Pantry Program

Please be sure your child packs a cold lunch. This week we need CHIPS or GOLDFISH. 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. Donations of Bread, Peanut Butter, Cheese & Turkey lunch meat are always welcome. Call 742-9000 for more information.

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

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”

Become a member of the STrEaM 100! LAST CHANCE FOR FY23!

Donate $100 to for our annual fundraiser
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 online store is open! Visit Anchorage STrEaM Academy Sideline Store. We still have baseball caps and winter knit pullover hats for sale in the front office.

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, January 22, 2023

Rapids Report for 1-23-23

The Rapids Report

January 23rd, 2023

Dear STrEaM Families,

We’re into the third week of quarter 3 and things are going great at STrEaM! Classes are getting outside every day, embracing the snow and winter in Alaska. Ski season is off to a great start, with almost 50 skiers and three coaches.

Growth and Learning Gaps in Math

The pandemic and online learning disrupted education in ways we are still discovering. We are very proud of how STrEaM navigated these challenges, yet we recognize learning deficits exist. Reading and math are the foundation of all learning; thus, we encourage parents to focus on these areas first.

Many students have developed some deficits, gaps or holes in their learning in math specifically. iReady is a great tool to address gaps in math and build a solid foundation. Students take the iReady diagnostic test, which identifies their learning strengths and gaps, then designs instruction at their level to meet their needs. We recommend students work on their individual myplan on iReady at home to continue building their foundation in math. Students in Algebra and Geometry can work on ALEKS.