The Rapids Report
August 26th, 2024
Dear STrEaM Families, parents and guardians,
One Big Thing: So far this year, personal devices have not been and issue, and we already see an increase in student engagement and joy, and a decrease in classroom management issues!
Adventure awaits!
MAP testing begins next Tuesday! Please prepare your student(s) for testing by helping them get a good night’s rest, healthy breakfast, and on-time arrival to school. We will be in testing mode at 8:30-10:50 on Tues, Sept 3 for Math and Tues, Sept. 10 for Language Arts.
Principal Mokelke
Key information in this Rapids Report:
Dates to mark on your calendar
“Left & Found” box
Dates for your Family Calendar:
08/27 8:45 am Fall Picture Day
8/28 8th Grade Walking Trek to Gas Line Trail
09/02 Labor Day Holiday - no school
09/03 MAP testing (Math) with Advisory class 8:30-10:50
09/05 8th grade Arctic Valley hike
09/06 5:30 pm Back to School Potluck & Open House
09/10 MAP testing (ELA) with Advisory class 8:30-10:50
09/12 7th grade Arctic Valley hike
10/21 8:45 am Fall Picture Retake / Make-up Day
Left & Found Box
The “Left and Found” Box is located in the upstairs hallway near the main stairs. There is now a small collection of student water bottles, lunch boxes, rain jackets, etc.
Order Fall School Pictures Now:
Use this link to pre-order pictures: Lifetouch
School Name: Anchorage STrEaM Academy
Picture Day Date: Tuesday, August 27
Picture Day ID: EVT7NMWBC
👟Cross Country Running
Hey Rapids! This is week 2 of practices. The team is building endurance and there have been lots of smiles. Remember that we are running regardless of the weather so please be prepared. We are so fortunate to have amazing parent volunteers that join practice and bring snacks. Thank you to all and please join us if you can! On Friday, 8/30, athletes will receive their XC running shirts and jackets. No practice on Monday 9/2. More detailed information is linked here. If you are not receiving a detailed email on Sundays from me, please send me an email and I’ll add you to the list.
-Coach Wesley
Drop off and pick up
Pull as far forward as possible before stopping
Please do not stop if there is space in front of you to pull forward. Pulling as far forward as possible reduces traffic back-up
Maintain two lanes: inside lane for pick up/drop off, outside lane for passing and exiting
It is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone
Drive slowly in the neighborhood!
MAP testing
Next Tuesday! Please prepare your student(s) for testing by helping them get a good night’s rest, healthy breakfast, and on-time arrival to school. We will be in testing mode at 8:30-10:50 on Tues, Sept 3 for Math and Tues, Sept. 10 for Language Arts.
Annual STrEaM-Specific Permission Forms
Please complete the annual forms by clicking the links below.
Anchorage STrEaM Academy requires school-specific permission forms to be completed annually:
FY25 Science Lab Safety for 7th & 8th only
Arctic Valley TREK - 7th and 8th grade
Our Optional Carpool Connection Sign-up
🏥Health Updates
Please feel free to email or call me with any questions!
Wishing you well
~Nurse Bethany
Wednesday’s After School Math Club
Quarter 1 math lab is currently full. If you would like to be on a waiting list please complete the form below and you will be notified if a spot becomes available. A new roster will be created for quarter 2 so stay tuned for those details. Thanks for your interest and feel free to reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org with any questions.
https://forms.gle/X8hADMLkcHjW2Uhh7
Advisory and Lunch Math Lab
Mrs.Olendorff hosts a math lab during Tuesday’s and Thursday’s advisory period and during the midday break/lunch hour on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. To attend advisory math lab students are to check in with their advisory teacher then come to Mrs. Olendorff’s room #110. For lunch math lab, once students are released for lunch they are to come to Mrs. Olendorff’s room #110. There is a limit of 24 seats available and it is important that students spend this time working solely on math and adhere to technology expectations. Please reach out to Mrs. Olendorff at olendorff_stephanie@asdk12.org for more information or with any questions.
📚Battle of the Books
Calling all readers! We invite you to join the STrEaM Battle of the Books (BOB) team this year. We will have two groups, a 6th grade group and a 7th/8th grade (Middle School) group. Click this link to view the book lists for each group. Practice will be held during lunch beginning in October, but you can get a head start by reading the books now. The STrEaM library has one copy of each title for both lists, you can also use the public library system, check them out electronically, or even audiobook!
Sincerely, your BOB coaches, Mr. Bahner and Mrs. Lojewski
STrEaM is Phone-Free for 2024-25
STrEaM requires personal devices (phones), if brought to school, to be secured in backpacks, and not on a students’ person during the school day.
Students may access their devices before and after school. We’ve ordered secure phone pouches from a company called Yondr. Check out this video on schools going phone-free and using Yondr pouches:
Growing number of schools across U.S. require students to lock away phones
Visit our Phone-Free FAQ and resources page for more: Phone Free FAQ.pdf
Thank you for being a part of the ASA family!
Adam Mokelke, Principal mokelke_adam@asdk12.org
Emily Smith, Assistant Principal smith_emily@asdk12.org
Sylvia Biondich, Administrative Asst. biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org
Jessica McCalvy, Secretary mccalvy_jessica@asdk12.org
Bethany Zimpelman, Itinerant Nurse zimpleman_bethany@asdk12.org
Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org
