The Rapids Report
March 18th, 2024
Dear STrEaM Families,
Welcome back from Spring Break! We’re excited to be back at school and kick off the 4th quarter.
This quarter will include State testing, our annual online auction, plenty of outdoor activities and TREKS, and culminate with our “showcase week” in May.
This Week at STrEaM:
Monday 3/18: Full Day P. 1-7
Tuesday 3/19: Block Day A Advisory & P. 1-4
Wednesday 3/20: Early Release 12:00
Math Club & Boxing after school
Thursday 3/21: Block Day B Advisory & P. 5-8
Online Lottery closes!
Friday 3/22: Full Day P. 1-7
Reporting absences
Thank you for letting us know when your child will be absent. There are two great ways to do this now. You can log into Parent Connect and use the link on the top of your screen or you can call the school at 907-742-9000.
Health, Social Emotional and Wellness
Communicating with teens: Tip of the week!
Whenever possible, focus on the positive:
Sometimes questions can feel like accusations:
Did you do your homework?
Who are you texting?
Make sure to balance with positives:
You are so much fun.
You are getting so good at that!
It is easy to get bogged down in the instructiveness of parenting. Whenever possible, take a step back and focus on what’s fun about your child. What do you admire? How are they brave, curious, or kind? Language is important. Sometimes even innocent questions sound like interrogations to a teen - “what are you thinking?” Instead try, “you seem (happy, upset, et).”
Health Updates
Alaska Behavioral Health is offering free parenting classes next month and will host a free health clinic (dental/vision/medical) at Begich Middle School on April 20-21st. Please see the attached fliers for more information.
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 this Wednesday at 5:30 PM. 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
Be on the look-out for information about the 4th Annual STrEaM Spring Auction 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.
The final Pop-Up Bake Sale will support Teacher Appreciation Week, (May 6-10). It will be held on Wednesday March 6th at noon.
The School Lunch Program for students-in-need is doing great thanks to the amazing support of our school community! Thanks to our business partner, Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown, for the continued support of bread, pretzels and other supplies.
After School Activities
Wednesday MATH CLUB
It is time to sign up for quarter 4 Wednesday Math Club! 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
Advisory & Lunch MATH CLUB
Students have the option to spend Tuesday and Thursday advisory period in Mrs. Olendorff’s room for math support. Students are to check in with their advisory teacher for attendance, then go to room 4. Students can also spend lunch in Mrs. Olendorff’s room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday for math support. The expectation is that students are silently working on any PA’s and MA’s while Mrs. Olendorff is there to offer support and instruction. This is a great opportunity to incorporate more math into the students’ schedules. Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions.
Quyana!
Thank you for your continued support.
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
Sylvia 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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