The Rapids Report
October 30th, 2023
Dear STrEaM Families,
Quarter 2 is underway, conferences are complete, and we are ready to move into November. October was a busy month, with short weeks, the end of the term, and conferences. We look forward to things smoothing out, going back to our regular schedule and routines, and focusing on learning.
24-25 School Schedule:
We have been asked if the school schedule at STrEaM will change next year with the rest of ASD.
We are planning the following schedule adjustments for next (school) year:
Our school day will begin at 8:30 AM instead of 8:00.
This also staggers our start time with elementary, which is important to many of our parents.
We will continue early release on Wednesdays, at 12:30 PM.
M/T/TH/F we will dismiss at 3:30 PM. With regular middle schools ending at 4:00 PM, this gives 30 minutes transition time for our students to get to after school activities and sports.
This Week at STrEaM:
Monday 10/30: Full schedule Periods 1-7
Tuesday 10/31: Block Day A: Adv, P. 1-4
Wednesday 11/1:
Early Release 12:00
Boxing & Math clubs
Thursday 11/2: Block Day B: Adv, P. 5-8
Friday 11/3: Full schedule Periods 1-7
Picture Retake Day (2pm in Auditorium)
Picture Retake Day
Friday, November 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm Lifetouch will be here to do picture retakes for those students who wish to return their purchased packet. Students who missed the original picture day will also take their photos on this day so that an ID card can be issued and so that you have an opportunity to receive a proof for possible purchase!
Emergency Closure Projects
In the event of an emergency closure, school will be held through remote learning. Each grade level has developed emergency closure projects for students. These were sent home as hard copies and are available on Canvas.
Teachers will send an email by 8:00 AM with instructions for parents on projects and a schedule with zoom links. Grade-level teams will host joint zoom check-ins for students at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Projects are designed to be hands-on exploratory activities, not reliant on (but supplemented with) technology.
Walking to and from school
It is now dark in the morning when school starts. We have students walking and biking to school.
Drivers: be cautious and watch for pedestrians.
Parents: please have your child wear bright and/or reflective clothing when walking or biking.
Safety is paramount!
STOPit
STOPit is an anonymous reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors, consisting of an app and a back-end incident management system for school administrators.
Specifically, the program empowers students and families to:
Report at-risk or inappropriate behaviors anonymously
Submit photo or video evidence
Alert designated administrators to issues and risks early, before they escalate
Your child has been educated on the STOPit app so please discuss it with your student. We also encourage your family to explore the district page on STOPit, linked above.
APC (Academic Policy Committee)
The Academic Policy Committee (APC) meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 8th at 5:30 PM in the Fab Lab at school. Community and parents are always welcome to attend. Please notify us prior to the meeting if you wish to provide public comment.
Food Bank of Alaska Thanksgiving Drive
The Food Bank of Alaska has a barrel in our lobby collecting canned vegetables for their big Thanksgiving food drive. Please ONLY bring VEGETABLES (no beans or fruit or soup) This year the Muldoon location expects to provide 1500 meals to families in 99504. Your generous contribution will help the Food Bank of Alaska continue this tradition.
For information, donation links, and volunteer opportunities please visit: www.foodbankofalaska.org/blessing
Friends of STrEaM
The Stream 100 campaign is still open! FOS is looking for 100 people to donate $100. We currently have 30 pledges for this school year. Thank you for considering supporting our school. This fundraiser takes the place of students selling wrapping paper, popcorn or cookies. Thank you for your support.
Nurse Update
Healthy Sleeping Habits
Make sufficient sleep a family priority
Be a role model of sleeping habits
Keep a regular daily routine
Wake up and go to bed at the same time
Be active during the day
Monitor screen time
Turn off all screen 1 hour prior to bed
Create a sleep supportive environment
Dim to the lights and control the room temperature
Avoid over scheduling
Allow for time to wind down
Learn to recognize sleep problems
Nighttime awakening, snoring, sleep apnea
Health Effects of Inadequate Sleep
Behavioral problems
Academic difficulty
Impaired decision making
Impacts on mood
Anxiety
Reduces the body's ability to fight illness
Increase in risk-taking behaviors
Shortened attention span
Decreased memory functioning
Health complications
Obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and diabetes
Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org
Wishing you well
~Nurse Bethany
After School Activities
Boxing Club
Boxing is held Wednesdays 12:00 until 1:15 PM.
23-24 Battle of the Books
Calling all bibliophiles! BOB has started, but if you’d like to join there’s still time! Please complete the permission slip on the STrEaM website . 6th grade meets every Thursday in the Library during lunch. (No meeting this week due to conferences.) 7th/8th grade meets on Tues & Thurs during lunch in room 110. All books are available in the STrEaM library, your local library branch, digital copies or audiobooks. The hoopla app has quite a few books for free through the library. =) Have questions? Email
lojewski_martha@asdk12.org - 6th Grade Bahner_Stephen@asdk12.org - 7th/8th Grade
MATH CLUB
Quarter 2 Math Club begins Wednesday, November 1st. Parents will be notified prior if their child has been accepted into Q2 Math Club.
Q2 Math Club permission/application
STREAM GEAR STORE IS OPEN!!
Purchase your STrEaM Gear on our online store! LINK: https://bit.ly/3YYp912
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
