The Rapids Report
September 23rd, 2024
Dear STrEaM Families, parents and guardians,
One Big Thing: We’ve passed the midway point of quarter 1. It is getting colder, and we are excited to welcome the arrival of fall here at STrEaM. With the cooler weather, we want to ensure that our students are well-prepared to make the most of their outdoor experiences.
Please be sure your children are equipped with the proper outdoor gear. This includes:
Warm Clothing: As temperatures drop, please make sure your child has suitable layers to stay cozy during outdoor activities.
Rain Gear: A waterproof jacket can make all the difference on wet days.
Comfortable Footwear: Proper shoes or boots with good traction will keep feet dry and comfortable during walks and outdoor play.
Reflective tape, tags, gear for walkers
A name tag or written name on all personal belongings.
By ensuring that your child is equipped with the right outdoor gear, you'll be supporting their safety, comfort, and enjoyment as we continue utilizing the great outdoors as a classroom.
Remember, rain, snow or shine, we go outside every day!
Principal Mokelke
Key information in this Rapids Report:
Dates to mark on your calendar
Classes start at 08:30 a.m
Friends of STrEaM needs snack food donations
PHONE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
Students who bring smartphones/connected devices to school have been issued a Yondr locking pouch. Pouches are kept by students and taken home. Devices must be powered off or on airplane mode and locked during the day. Students may use the front office phone if they need to contact a parent during the school day.
KTUU NEWS WILL BE AT STREAM WEDNESDAY TO DO A STORY ON OUR PHONE POLICY AND POUCHES!
DAILY PROCESS
As students arrive at school, they will:
Turn their phone on airplane mode or power off
Place their phone inside their pouch and secure it in the presence of school staff
Store their pouch in their backpack for the day
At the end of the day, students will unlock their pouch, remove their phone and put their pouch in their backpack.
Students must bring their pouch to school with them each day, and students are responsible for keeping their pouch clean and dry.
Dates for your Family Calendar:
09/25 half of 8th grade to MLK Burn Area TREK
9/30 XC Running Think Pink Relay @ Bartlett
10/01 half of 8th grade to MLK Burn Area TREK
10/07 Cross-Country Championships @Kincaid 2:30PM
10/10 End of season XC Running Party 3:30
10/14 School closed. Holiday.
10/18 School closed for students. Teachers’ grading day.
10/21 8:45 am Fall Picture Retake / Make-up Day
10/23 Student dismissal 12:30 & Student-Led Conferences until 7:00pm
10/24 Student dismissal 12:30. No conferences.
10/25 School closed for students. Teachers’ professional development day.
11/5 Election Day and Remote Learning (Project Day for STrEaM)
Mid-Quarter! Check Grades and Assignments
We are in the middle of Quarter 1! Now is a great time to log onto Q/ParentConnect with your student and have a discussion about what they’re learning, grades, and any missing work. If any questions arise, encourage your student to talk with their teacher(s) and/or help your student send a message to their teacher(s) through Canvas Inbox. Parents may contact teachers through email.
During Tuesday and Thursday Advisory classes, students are given time to finish work and check grades. It may be helpful to ask your student about how they are utilizing Advisory’s “focused work time.” If students need more time than Advisory, we encourage them to finish as homework.
👟Cross Country Running
Hey Rapids! Next week’s meet is on Wednesday, 9/25 in Chugiak. Students need to be back at school at 4:20PM to catch the bus. Weather is changing quickly and everyone should be prepared with layers (hats, sweatpants, jacket etc.). Students are scheduled to return from Chugiak at 9PM. During the Think Pink Relay on 9/30, athletes are encouraged to dress up with face paint, silly hats and tutus. Athletes need to be identifiable but are encouraged to have fun with this race.
-Coach Wesley
🏥Health Updates
Increase in Pertussis Activity in Alaska
An outbreak of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is occurring in Anchorage, including an infant death, resulting in marked increase in pertussis activity this year compared to recent years. Note: There has also been sustained respiratory illness activity associated with viral infections this summer
see: https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/covidandflu.aspx
*Counts are provisional and may be updated. *Includes confirmed and probable cases
• Whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
• Pertussis is spread through respiratory droplets (through coughing and sneezing) and sharing saliva
(e.g., kissing and sharing cups/utensils).
• Infected people can spread pertussis to others during the first 2 weeks of their illness.
• Symptoms typically appear 5–10 days after exposure (range 5–21 days) and can last for weeks to months.The illness typically starts with mild cold-like symptoms (runny nose, mild cough, and fever) and can progress to severe coughing spells that can cause vomiting, exhaustion, and the characteristic "whoop" sound when breathing in.
• The best way to prevent pertussis is to get vaccinated and avoid others who are ill.
Please feel free to email or call me with any questions!
zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org
Wishing you well
~Nurse Bethany
Friends of STrEaM Lunch Program
FOS organizes free lunch for students who are hungry. This week are looking for donations of Peanut Butter (large 40 oz jar or individual packets) and Turkey Lunch Meat.
We served 75 lunches in August and so far this month we have served 195 lunches.Thank you.
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. The STrEaM library has multiple copies of each title for both lists, you can also use the public library system, check them out electronically, or even audiobook! Permission forms are available electronically on our website or by clicking this link PERMISSION. Practice begins on Wednesday September 18th after school through February.
6th grade will begin Wednesday 9/25 from 12:30-1:45
7/8th grade will be Wednesday 9/18 from 12:30-1:00.
Please plan on picking up your student promptly at the end of practice each Wednesday.
Your BOB coaches,
Mr. Bahner and Mrs. Lojewski
LEFT & FOUND
Label all items. If your student is missing something, please have them check the LEFT & FOUND box. It is located just past the main lobby at the top of the main stairwell. We neatly lay items out for students to collect, and we help to return items with name tags. When the collection is FULL of items with no name tags, we have to donate items to Goodwill because we do not have adequate storage space.
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
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