The Rapids Report
January 22nd, 2024
Dear STrEaM Families,
It is cold outside! We are an outdoor school, with the motto “outside every day,” and as STrEaM parents I am sure you know by now that we mean it. The great thing is, even in the cold, our students love doing outdoor activities! We will continue to do outdoor activities, breaks, lessons, PE and more. Please make sure your child is prepared for the weather and understands this is part of our program.
Our best recruitment remains word of mouth from you, our STrEaM family. With the lottery opening February 1st, please share about our program and encourage families to apply!
Traffic reminders: always pull as far forward as possible before stopping to drop off or pick up. One car stopping short backs up everyone behind them. Please help this process go smoothly and keep our line moving! If you are exiting through the neighborhoods, go slow, be cautious and respect our neighbors.
This Week at STrEaM:
Monday 1/22: Periods 1-7
XC Skiing@ Russian Jack 3:15-4:30
Tuesday 1/23: Block Day A Advisory & P. 1-4
XC Skiing 3:15-4:30 @ STrEaM
Wednesday 1/24: Early Release 12:00
Math Club
Boxing
XC Skiing 7:00 AM @ STrEaM!
Pop-Up Fundraiser: Noon (for Student Ambassadors)
Student Ambassador Club Meeting
Thursday 1/25: Block Day B Advisory & P. 5-8
XC Skiing @ Russian Jack 3:15-4:30
Friday 1/26: Periods 1-7
XC Skiing @ Russian Jack 3:15-4:30
Recruitment Time!
The ASD alternative school lottery will open February 1st and end on March 21st. We welcome applications to all grades, and would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word about our school to incoming 6th grade students. Our student ambassadors will be visiting neighboring elementary schools, family STEM nights and recruitment fairs over the next two months. Recruit a fellow RAPID today: Explorers wanted!
Communicating with teens: Tip of the week!
Suggestions for supporting your middle schooler this quarter:
Have a discussion about their “S.M.A.R.T. goals” for Quarter 3. (Students created goals in many classes and in Advisory last week.) Ask your student how they are doing with making progress on their goals.
Ask your student how they spend their “focused work time” during Advisory classes. (In Advisory classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, students are provided time and support with checking their grades in Q/Student Connect and assignments in Canvas.)
Ask your student to open their backpack. Is it organized? Do they have a binder? Are there loose papers? If needed, help your student clean-out their backpack.
Help your student write assignments, deadlines, and due dates on a planner or calendar. (We have a paper school planner, and some students choose to use a digital planner.)
Speak with your student weekly about assignments, current learning, and ask if they have any missing work. Guiding questions could be:
What have you been learning?
How are you doing with STrEaM’s binder organization system? Are you keeping it clean and organized during Advisory on Tuesdays?
What is challenging? What is interesting?
Did you complete each day’s classwork?
Do you have unfinished/missing work to do as homework?
How is it going asking for help when needed?
Health Updates
There is a lot of yuck in the community right now. Sending a guidance reminder of COVID leave for staff and students. ASD, still matches CDC policy - just like last year.
https://sites.google.com/asdk12.net/returntoschoolpolicy/return-to-schoolwork-policy
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
There is also a cool calculator for return dates, if that is easier. https://ldh.la.gov/page/calculator Remember the start day (symptoms or positive test) is Day 0. Out 5 days and then actually return on day 6. If still fevering or feeling worse, please stay out longer. You are likely still contagious, so mask at school until at least day 10, usually the following week.
Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org
Wishing you well
~Nurse Bethany
School Governance
APC (Academic Policy Committee)
The Academic Policy Committee (APC) meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM. There is no meeting in February. Community and parents are always welcome to attend. Please notify us prior to the meeting if you wish to provide public comment.
Friends of STrEaM
Interested in serving as a parent representative on our non-profit board? Call Jen at 907-223-2546
Be on the look-out for information about the 4th Annual STrEaM Spring Suction Fundraiser! We hope to raise close to $4K this year. If you own a business and can donate an item or experience to auction please see Sylvia in the front office.
We are extremely thankful to the Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage for their continued support of this lunch program.
After School Activities
Boxing Club
Boxing Wednesday 12:00-1:00.
Skiing
M,T,Th,F- 3:00-4:30
W-7:00-8:00 AM
contact Coach Mozen, Perkins or Wesley for more info!
23-24 Battle of the Books
We are getting close to our district competition dates. Please watch your email for permission slips.
Save the date!
Students on the 6th grade team district battle:
Date: Monday, January 29
Location: West/Romig Library
Time: 2pm - 5:30
Students on the 7/8 team district battle:
Date: Tuesday, February 6
Location: West/Romig Library
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Have questions? Please Email:
lojewski_martha@asdk12.org - 6th Grade Bahner_Stephen@asdk12.org - 7th/8th Grade
MATH CLUB
Wednesday's Math Club is full for quarter 3, but will be accepting new applicants for quarter 4. Math Club is hosted by math teacher Stephanie Olendorff and is open to any STrEaM student who has a permission form submitted; however, there is a cap of 20 seats available and academic need will be considered when accepting students. It will take place on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm. Students must be picked up or have permission to walk off campus by 1:45 pm. Please fill out the permission form in the link below to be considered for quarter 4 Wednesday’s Math Club. Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions.
https://forms.gle/nfo5E3W7Bfik8XNo6
For more information reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org
Helpful Information and Links
STREAM GEAR STORE
Purchase your STrEaM Gear on our online store! LINK: https://bit.ly/3YYp912
2023-24 Yearbook Order Today!
Families, Yearbook Orders ARE LIVE and will be available until February 23rd! Order here.
Parents: earn or finish a degree right here at STrEaM!
Are you considering earning a degree, or completing one? Our business partner Wayland University offers classes online and in the evening. WBU Dean Dr. Ashley and staff will be at our Parent Night providing more information. https://www.wbu.edu/campuses/anchorage/index.htm
Girls in STEM Event
STrEaM is hosting a Girls in STEM night at the CITC Denelchin Lab on February 8th.We are seeking women in STEM fields willing to participate, share and present.We are also seeking volunteers to help organize and support the event.Please contact us if interested!blackson_jessica@asdk12.orglojewski_martha@asdk12.org
Quyana! Thank you for supporting STrEaM Academy!
Call, email or stop by if you have any questions or needs
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
Jessi Blackson, Secretary blackson_jessica@asdk12.org
Bethany Zimpelman, Itinerant Nurse zimpleman_bethany@asdk12.org
Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org
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