3-15-21 4th Quarter begins!

March 14th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Tomorrow, Monday March 15th, we return from Spring Break and start the 4th Quarter. We will start off in virtual learning this week in preparation for our return to in-person learning Monday, March 22nd. Wednesdays will remain at-home, virtual "Working Wednesdays" for 4th Quarter. 

Classes are Virtual for ALL students this week:

• Look for communication for teachers on schedules and links
• Follow the online schedule, switching to Q4 core classes
• Attend classes on Zoom this week
• Check Canvas course home page for Q4 schedule and links
• Wednesday 3/17: Start our new Working Wednesday alternate schedule

In-person learning begins Monday, 3/22:

• In Person 4 days/week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• See schedule below
• Doors will open at 7:55 AM. School begins at 8:00 AM
• Students begin the day with a 30 minute Learning Lab, working on iReady & ALEKS
• Students attend 3 periods within cohort teacher teams
• Dismissed for lunch off campus at 1:00 PM
• Virtual Working Wednesdays (schedule below): log in to Zoom classes at home

Important procedures for in-person learning: 

• Bring cold or prepackaged snacks only. Snack during outdoor breaks each period
• No items can be left in the building due to cleaning protocols
• Bring chromebooks and chargers each day
• Masks worn properly at all times
• Come prepared to go outside every day!
• ASD is SYMPTOM FREE. Students exhibiting symptoms may not attend
• Students sent home with symptoms must have a negative test to return

STrEaM Hybrid/virtual students: 

• Attend all classes on Zoom the week of 3/15
• Beginning 3/22, work asynchronously on Canvas assignments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• Continue daily with iReady and ALEKS Math
• Attend Zoom classes on Wednesdays (Mandatory)

Remember the LOTTERY IS OPEN for new students, and closes at the end of this week!

Please call or email with any questions! We're here to support you through this transition. 

Principal Mokelke 

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

IN-PERSON LEARNING SCHEDULE (M/T/TH/F)
TIME	ACTIVITY
7:55-8:00	Doors open for students: direct to classrooms After 8:00 AM, students must use main entrance check in prior to going to class
8:00-8:30	Learning Lab: iReady & ALEKS Pull out: Small group Intervention
8:30- 9:55	Period 1
9:55-11:20	Period 2
11:20-12:45	Period 3
12:45-1:00	End of day cleaning procedures and dismissal
1:00	Dismissal: lunch off campus

WORKING WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE All students attend virtually
TIME	ACTIVITY	DURATION
8:00 -9:00	Morning Coffee (optional for families)	60 minutes
10:15-11:15	First Zoom Session	60 minutes
11:15-11:30	Break	15 minutes
11:30-12:30	Second Zoom Session	60 Minutes
12:30-1:00	Lunch	30 minutes
1:00-2:00	Third Zoom Session	60 Minutes

3-1-22 Parent Letter on Q4 in-person and hybrid

March 1st, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Here are our plans and information for the 4th Quarter. Quarter 4 begins March 15th, following Spring Break. We will return to in-person learning on Monday, March 22nd. 

Virtual Learning schedule for ALL students beginning Monday, 3/15 (Online):

• All students attend virtual classes for the week of 3/15
• Follow the online schedule, switching to Q4 core classes
• Attend new Quarter 4 classes on Zoom
• Watch for Welcome Email from Q4 teachers with links
• Check Canvas course home page for Q4 schedule and links
• Wednesday 3/17: follow new Working Wednesday schedule (see below)

In-person learning schedule beginning Monday, 3/22:

• Doors open at 7:55 AM. School begins at 8:00 AM
• Students begin with a 30 minute Learning Lab in their 1st period class, working on iReady, ALEKS, assignments and coursework
• Students attend 3 periods within cohort teacher teams
• Dismissal and lunch off campus at 1:00 PM
• See In-Person Schedule below

Important procedures for in-person learning: 

• Bring cold or prepackaged snacks only. Snack during outdoor breaks each period
• No items can be left in the building due to cleaning protocols
• Bring chromebooks and chargers each day
• Masks worn properly at all times
• Come prepared to go outside every day!
• ASD is SYMPTOM FREE. Students exhibiting symptoms may not attend
• Students sent home with symptoms must have a negative test to return

STrEaM Hybrid/virtual students: 

• Attend all classes with your cohort on Zoom the week of 3/15
• Beginning 3/22, work asynchronously on Canvas assignments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• Continue daily with iReady and ALEKS Math
• Attend Zoom classes on Wednesdays (Mandatory)

IN-PERSON LEARNING SCHEDULE (M/T/TH/F)
TIME	ACTIVITY
7:55-8:00	Doors open for students: directly to classrooms After 8:00 AM, students must use main entrance Check in prior to going to class
8:00-8:30	Learning Lab: iReady & ALEKS Pull out: Small group Intervention
8:30- 9:55	Period 1
9:55-11:20	Period 2
11:20-12:45	Period 3
12:45-1:00	End of day cleaning procedures and dismissal
1:00	Dismissal

WORKING WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE All students attend virtually
TIME	ACTIVITY	DURATION
8:00 -9:00	Morning Coffee (optional for families)	60 minutes
10:15-11:15	First Zoom Session	60 minutes
11:15-11:30	Break	15 minutes
11:30-12:30	Second Zoom Session	60 Minutes
12:30-1:00	Lunch	30 minutes
1:00-2:00	Third Zoom Session	60 Minutes

Please continue reaching out with any questions!

Principal Mokelke

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

Update 2/5/21 on Q4 Options

February 5th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Earlier this week you received information on STrEaM’s plan for returning to school in-person for 4th quarter, following Spring Break. 

The APC will vote to finalize 4th quarter plans at the meeting this Wednesday, February 10th. 

We want to be sure you understand your options and we are able to meet your needs. While the ASD survey will provide some information, we will continue to communicate with you to be sure we have an accurate understanding of what STrEaM families need. 

With STrEaM Academy, your options for 4th Quarter are:

• Return in-person (4 days per week, Wednesdays asynchronous)
• Remain virtual with STrEaM: asynchronous lessons, check in/office hours and support with a STrEaM teacher 
• Remain virtual and enrolled with STrEaM, but switch to ASD Virtual classes with a non-STrEaM teacher

If you wish to remain in Virtual Learning 4th quarter, please reach out to us and let us know. We plan to check in personally with each family choosing Virtual in order to meet your needs. 

We will continue to discuss 4th quarter plans and options, keeping you updated, in Morning Coffee. Please continue reaching out with any questions!

Principal Mokelke

(907) 742-9000

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

Q4 in-person learning and options

Dear STrEaM Families,

4th quarter begins on Monday, March 15th (following Spring Break). This will be the last week of school-wide virtual classes, as teachers will teach on Zoom from their classrooms and prepare for students to return. Monday, March 22nd we return to in-person learning. 

Please review your options for the 4th quarter and complete the ASD Survey to help us meet your needs. 

4th Quarter Options:

We understand not all families will be ready to return to in-person instruction. Attached is a survey link from ASD which will gather data for us on 4th Quarter. 

With STrEaM Academy, here are your options for 4th Quarter:

• Return in-person (4 days per week, Wednesdays asynchronous)

• Remain virtual with STrEaM: asynchronous lessons, check in/office hours and support with a STrEaM teacher (mark “other” on survey NOT virtual)

• Remain virtual and enrolled with STrEaM, but switch to ASD Virtual classes

SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NW85QCF 

In-person:

In-person learning will take place 4 days per week, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. 

Wednesdays will remain virtual asynchronous learning days. This gives us flexibility for potential changes, allows teachers to plan and prepare for both in-person and virtual learners, as well as collaboration and professional development on project-based learning. This also allows students to continue working on ALEKS, iReady, and completing online assignments. 

STrEaM Virtual: 

If you would like to keep your child home during 4th quarter, and continue asynchronous classes STrEaM, please mark “Other” and type STrEaM Academy in the survey. Please do NOT mark “Virtual School” unless you want to enroll in the ASD Virtual program and take classes with a non-STrEaM teacher. 

There will be a lot of information to share in preparation for in-person learning. I encourage you to attend Morning Coffee (we will discuss this each week), review the Health and Safety Plan, and call or email with questions. 

Thank you for continuing to work through the challenges we’ve faced and overcome. 

Principal Mokelke

(907) 742-9000

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

Spread the word about STrEaM

Dear STrEaM Families,

We've found that the most effective recruitment of new students is word-of-mouth. It comes from you telling others about our school and recommending us.

I am writing to ask you to share with your circle, family and network that the lottery is open for the 21-22 school year, and prospective students can apply now:  https://lotapp.asdk12.org/apply/

As you have experienced, we are service-oriented and always glad to speak with parents, share information, and answer questions about our program. Interested families can call or email any time, and Mrs. Biondich or I will reach out to them. Our website is a great source of information, as well as our social media. Feel free to copy or forward this message as well.

If you would like to share your experiences at STrEaM with others, we would love to have a written or recorded testimonial, which we will post and share.

Your support means everything to us. Thank you for believing in our program.

Principal Mokelke

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

Happy New Year from STrEaM

Dear STrEaM families and community,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Today the year 2020 draws to a close. While we are excited for a new year and hopeful to soon put 2020's challenges behind us, we are also proud of how we've responded and thankful for the support of our parents, families, students and community. We met these challenges head-on, together, and we're stronger for it. 

School resumes with online classes Monday, January 4th. Our teachers have been working hard and are excited about an engaging and enjoyable Second Semester. This coming week we will begin scheduling in-person learning labs, and hope to start these January 19th. 

We are also preparing for next school year! The lottery opens tomorrow, January 1st. Current students do not need to apply, but we need your help to spread the word to potential new students currently in 5th, 6th or 7th grade. https://www.asdk12.org/lottery 

If you know any families who would like more information about our program, please have them call 742-9000 or visit our website: https://www.asdk12.org/stream

You are appreciated, STrEaM family. Wishing you the best in 2021,

Principal Mokelke, staff, and the STrEaM APC board

Semester 2 Update and Survey

Dear STrEaM Families,

This semester is quickly coming to a close. Tomorrow, December 11th is the final day teachers will give assignments and assessments. Thursday, December 17th is the last student day, and we will have a school-wide assembly on Zoom to celebrate. All things considered, we’ve had a great first semester. I am so proud of how our staff and students have risen to the challenges of virtual learning. 

I know families still have questions about what school will look like when we start the second semester. We will start Quarter 3 on January 4th in virtual learning mode, continuing online classes. Because we will not change learning modes mid-quarter, the earliest we could return to in-person classes is 4th quarter. This follows ASD’s plan for secondary schools. 

We recognize that for academic, social-emotional, or family-based reasons, some of our students need support in person, at school.  We will begin small group in-person learning labs in January from 8:00-1:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, based on need and requests from parents. The earliest possible start date is January 19th. 

We will also be offering after school tutoring sessions from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, either in-person or virtually, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, depending on staff availability.

If you are interested in signing up for a Learning Lab and/or tutoring, please complete the survey: https://forms.gle/FY1t6bfSL3PzXtr26  

Call or email with questions!

Thank you, 

Principal Mokelke

(907) 742-9000

(907) 360-1059 Cell

mokelke_adam@asdk12.org