The Rapids Report
March 25th, 2024
Dear STrEaM Families,
It's 4th quarter and it's time for spring testing! Starting next week, Stream students are scheduled to complete the AK STAR Math and ELA assessments, and our 8th grade students will also be completing the Alaska Science Assessment. (see schedule below)How to best prepare your students for state testing:
eat a healthy breakfast
get good sleep the night before testing
arrive at school on time and ready to test (students will begin first thing in the morning)
bring a book or other reading material to use after finishing the test
Testing Schedule
Tuesday March 26th - Math, make-up testing April 5th
Thursday March 28th - ELA, make-up testing April 8th
Tuesday April 2nd - Science (8th Grade only), make-up testing April 3rd
Congrats Nico!
OUTDOOR SPECIALS
This Week at STrEaM:
Monday 3/25: Full Day P. 1-7
Tuesday 3/26: Block Day A Advisory & P. 1-4
AK STAR TESTING- MATH-8:15 am
Wednesday 3/27: Early Release 12:00
Math Club & Boxing after school
Student Ambassador Celebration 12-1pm
Girl Scout Troop 540 selling Cookies in the lobby!
Thursday 3/28: Block Day B Advisory & P. 5-8
AK STAR TESTING- ELA-8:15 am
Friday 3/29: Full Day P. 1-7
NEXT Week at STrEaM:
Monday 4/1: Full Day P. 1-7
Tuesday 4/2: Block Day A Advisory & P. 1-4
AK SCIENCE ASSESSMENT 8th grade only 8:15 am AUDITORIUM
Wednesday 4/3: Early Release 12:00
AK Science Make-up testing
Math Club & Boxing after school
Thursday 4/4: Block Day B Advisory & P. 5-8
Friday 4/5: Full Day P. 1-7
AK STAR Math Make up testing
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 Updates
Free health clinic (dental/vision/medical) at Begich Middle School on April 20-21st.
Reminder energy drinks are NOT recommended for children due to their high caffeine content and the potential for heart problems. Please read the warning labels on energy drinks! In particular, Prime Energy/Hydration drinks have been promoted to teens on social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjympG55CeU
Caffeine content:
Regular soda 12oz: 30-40mg
Red Bull 8oz: 80mg "Not recommended for children..."
Prime Energy12 oz: 200mg "Not recommended for children under 18 years of age..."
Prime Hydration: "Not recommended for children under 15 years of age..."
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 Wednesday April 17th 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
The School Lunch Program for students-in-need is doing great thanks to the amazing support of our school community! We are in need of fresh or shelf stable fruit, like mandarin oranges / fruit cups for the 20+ students we feed M/T/TH/F. Thanks to our business partner, Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown, for the continued support of bread, pretzels and other supplies.
Spring Auction 2024 is humming along. Ask your child about their advisory basket! Auction items are due to school no later than Thursday, April 18th at 3:15 pm. Bidding will open Monday April 29, 2024.
8th grade Advisory Basket Themes:
Bahner-GAME NIGHT
Holsopple - EPIC ROAD TRIP
McAllister - SPA DAY
7th graders Advisory Baskets Themes:
Krejca - BOOK LOVER
Wesley - AUTO DETAILING
Bierer - LET'S GO CAMPING
6th grade Advisory Baskets Themes:
Wattendorf - SPORTS FAN
Goodman-Allwright - ARTS & CRAFTS
Runge - OUT ON THE TOWN
After School Activities
Wednesday MATH CLUB
Quarter 4’s Wednesday Math Club is currently full. If you would like to be on a waiting list please contact Mrs. Olendorff. Stay tuned for news on math club for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you and I look forward to spending Wednesday’s with students eager to improve their math skills!
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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