The Rapids Report
August 7th, 2023
Dear STrEaM Families,
This week the calendar turns to August, and a new school year is just around the corner. We are so excited to embark on this journey together for the 8th year at STrEaM Academy! The fall lottery ran and notifications have gone out to all families. Our enrollment is in great shape heading into this school year.
School schedule
The first day of school is Thursday, August 17th. We will have “welcome week” activities the first two days of school, and start our regular class schedule on Monday, August 21st.
Our schedule is NOT CHANGING for the 23-24 school year. School will start at 8:00 AM every day, with early release at 12:00 on Wednesdays and 3:00 every other day of the week.
PARENT/GUARDIAN STEPS TO COMPLETE
ONLINE ANNUAL STREAM SPECIFIC PERMISSION SLIPS MUST BE COMPLETED!
WHERE:(link) Permission Slips are linked on our web page. They are found at www.asdk12.org/stream Navigate to Parent Page and on left side of screen go to FORMS
CARPOOL CONNECTION is also available on this page.
VOLUNTEER FOR ASD: ANCHORAGE STREAM ACADEMY
To volunteer in any ASD school adults must complete the online application annually. We ask that even if there is only the slimmest possibility you may want to volunteer for even one hour the whole year please go ahead and complete this application now. It does take the district several days to approve volunteers.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
One (1) 1.5" Three-ring binder
One (1) set of 5 dividers
One (1) plain two pocket folder (any color)
A few blue or black pens
A few sharpened #2 pencils
A reusable BPA-free water bottle (write their name on it!)
Outdoor gear (WRITE THEIR NAME IN THIS TOO!)
jacket (Coat in winter)
sneakers or tennis shoes for walking in the parks
boots for winter trail walking
and finally, a backpack, to carry it all in! (WRITE THEIR NAME IN THIS as well!)
A Note from ‘Friends of Stream’
Thank you to everyone who donated to the 2022-2023 Stream 100 campaign. An official plaque is in production and will be placed in the school soon. The Stream 100 Campaign for 2023-2024 soft start was August 1st. Our official kickoff will be the first week of October.
2022-2023 Stream 100 Donors:
Lisa Aquino, Sylvia Biondich, Jeff Earle, Jacqueline Everett, Rebecca Forsythe, John & Cynthia Gagnon, Maria Gagnon, Megal Pool Gatlin, Kelly Gwynn, James Gwynn, Pamela Hill, Christine Homan,
Jason Jones, Martha Lojewski, Sean McGrane, Jen Mickelson, Principal Adam Mokelke,
Bradley D Owens, Angel Rabon, Mirian Rivera, Omar Rivera, Gayle Yip, Jennifer Zawko
Delaney Henderson-Class of 2027, Isaac Gwynn-Class of 2028, Joby Jones-Class of 2029,
Nyx Jones-Class of 2027, Wyatt Jones-Class of 2026, Eiley Reid-Class of 2026,
Holton Reid-Class of 2023, Veronika Walker-Class of 2028, Violet Wood-Class of 2027,
Kaiden Lewis & Family, Ahrens Family, Goodman-Allwright Family, Harris Family, Henderson Family, McAllister Family, Muller Family, Nutty Family, Owens Family, Tieszen Family, Walker Family, Zink Family
Andranel Brown-Founder, Scott McKim-Founder, Liz Repetto-Founder, In Memory of Jewell C Field, Anchorage Sand & Gravel, Bell Contracting & Home Design LLC, Lovehammer Construction,
Northern Electrical Engineering Consulting LLC
First TREK: Arctic Valley for all grades
The very first TREK for Anchorage STrEaM Academy students will be our annual visit to Arctic Valley. Please sign the (link) Permission for Arctic Valley. The field trip fee is $10 and can be paid online through ParentConnect; (scholarships are available). 8th Grade going on Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023, 7th Grade going on Thursday, Sept 14, 2023, 6th grade going on Thursday, Sept 21, 2023
After School Activities
X-C Running
Coach Perkins will start cross country running on Monday, August 21st. Stay tuned for more information and the sign-up form. Students will need current physicals and (link) permission forms complete prior to attending any practice.
23-24 Battle of the Books
Interested in joining the STrEaM Battle of the Books team next year? All 6-8th grade students can get a head start on the book list by clicking this link to print a booklist, we are using the middle school list so look for the section labeled MS in the right column. Read a few over the summer and come back this fall ready to battle. Stay tuned for more club information.
Meet our new staff
Welcome to our newest hire Melody McAllister! Mrs. McAllister will teach 7th grade Language Arts and Social Studies this year. We will send out her full staff spotlight when it is complete.
Follow the links to meet our new staff for the 23-24 school year!
Ms. Runge, 6th Grade PE & Electives
Mr. Wattendorf, 6th Grade Science and STEM
We are also excited to welcome Ms. Hayden as our new Assistant Principal! Ms. Hayden taught 7th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at ASA last year.
Call, email or stop by if you have any questions or needs!
Quyana!
Adam Mokelke, Principal mokelke_adam@asdk12.org
Rebekah Hayden, Assistant Principal hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org
Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org
Syliva Biondich, Administrative Asst. biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org
Bethany Zimpelman, Itinerant Nurse zimpleman_bethany@asdk12.org
Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org
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