Rapids Report for 8/23/21

 The Rapids Report

August 23rd, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

We finished our first week of school! Welcome Week was a GREAT kick-off to the new year. 

Now we begin to settle in, following our regular schedule. On Monday and Friday, students attend periods 1-7. Tuesday and Thursday are block days: we start in advisory, then attend periods 1-4 on Tuesday, 5-8 on Thursday (p. 8 are “specials”). Wednesday is early release at 12:00, lunch at home. 

Drop-off and Pick-Up

Despite the heavy traffic, you’ve all done a GREAT job with pick-up and drop off! Thank you parents & families!!  Please continue to pull as far forward as possible before stopping. In the morning, students will line up outside by grade levels until the doors open. Pick up is at 3:00 M/T/TH/F, and at 12:00 on Wednesdays. 

iReady 

This week in advisory students will take the iReady diagnostic test for Reading and Math. iReady is a GREAT tool to help students build skills and fill any holes in these areas. We strongly encourage iReady as part of your evening homework routine. 

Upcoming TREKs & Events

Tuesday, 8/31 6th Grade Challenge Course on STrEaM Campus

Tuesday, 9/7 8th Grade McHugh Creek Rec Area TREK

Tuesday, 9/14 7th Grade Arctic Valley TREK

Tuesday, 9/21 6th Grade Kincaid Park TREK

If you are interested in chaperoning any TREKs please complete the Volunteer Form, link here . Permission form links for the off campus events coming next week. 

Forms and Links

IMPORTANT! Parents, please complete these mandatory forms as soon as possible: Annual STrEaM Forms

For the School Supply List follow this link. Please write your child’s name on outdoor clothing, lunch boxes and water bottles. 

X-C Running

Week 2: Practice M,T,Th,F 3:00-4:30.  Practice on Wednesday is 7:00 AM! Please complete the X-C Sign-Up form/survey link.  Registration Papers MUST be complete prior to practice. If you need help finding a fast, affordable Sports Physical, contact Coach Mozen at mozen_howard@asdk12.org or phone: 907-302-0475 

COVID-19 & Vaccination update

Universal masking required inside ASD schools. Masking outside is optional.  Keep ASD Symptom Free: Please stay home and get tested if you are experiencing ANY symptoms.  Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19 

We are happy to serve our families. Call or email with any questions!

Thank you,

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Supplemental Rapids Report 8-16

 Rapids Report

August 16th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

The first day of school is TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 17th!  

Students will receive schedules and start in an Assembly. They should bring minimal supplies and materials Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: lunch, writing utensil,  appropriate outdoor gear. Friday is a regular, full-schedule day. Students should bring supplies for binder set up. 

Drop-off and Pick-Up

Drop off begins at 7:45 AM: Pull as far forward as possible. Students will line up outside by grade levels until the doors open. Pick up is at 3:00 M/T/TH/F, and at 12:00 on Wednesdays. 

Forms

IMPORTANT! Parents, please complete these mandatory forms as soon as possible: Annual STrEaM Forms

X-C Running

Coach Mozen's Welcome Letter & Dates

Please complete the X-C Sign-Up form/survey link. 

Registration Papers must be complete prior to practice Thursday 8/19 at 3:00 PM. Coach Mozen can be reached at mozen_howard@asdk12.org 

School Supplies

See the School Supply List link. No supplies necessary until Friday this week. 

COVID-19/Vaccination update

Universal masking required inside ASD schools. Masking while outside is optional.  Keep ASD Symptom Free: Please stay home and get tested if you are experiencing ANY symptoms.  Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19 

Call or email with any questions! This will be a very busy, fun week.

Thank you,

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report 8-13-21

 This week at STrEaM Academy

August 13th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

The first day of school is this Tuesday, August 17th! We are excited to welcome our students and kick off the 6th year of school at Anchorage STrEaM Academy.

Welcome Week

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. August 17-20th we have “Welcome Week.”

Tuesday we will begin the day by distributing paper schedules and with an assembly in the auditorium. 

Students should bring MINIMAL supplies & materials Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as they will be engaged in activities and rotations. They only need lunch, a writing utensil, and appropriate outdoor clothing. We will be going outside, including walking to Foothills Park, rain or shine. Students will also be tie-dying T-shirts on Thursday. While we will follow lab safety protocols and keep a clean craft space, accidents do happen. Students should consider wearing clothes that they would not mind getting stained. Friday is a regular full-schedule day. Students should bring all supplies for the binder set up procedure in Language Arts classes on Friday.

Traffic Drop off & Pick up

Drop off begins at 7:45 AM. Please follow the cones and staff directing traffic. Pull as far forward as possible before stopping to let your child out of the vehicle. Students will line up outside until we open the doors. 

Please remember it is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone. 

Please drive slowly and respectfully in the neighborhood, watching for pedestrians and bicycles, as many of our students walk to and from school. 

Pick up is at 3:00 M/T/TH/F, and at 12:00 on Wednesdays. Please follow the traffic pattern, cones and staff directions. 

You may also find a spot to park and wait if you prefer. 

Lunch at STrEaM

Students should bring a cold lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Lunch is at home, on your own on Wednesday.

Please limit hot lunch items: microwave availability is limited. We ask that students NOT bring microwavable foods such as cup o’ noodles, popcorn, hot pockets. 

After School Activities

We are in the process of scheduling after school clubs. We are seeking volunteers or local vendors for Wednesday clubs.  After School clubs and activities will begin the week of August 30th (with the exception of X-C Running). 

X-C Running

Coaches Mozen and Perkins are very excited to start another season of Cross Country Running at STrEaM! Registration Papers. Practice begins Thursday 8/19 at 3:00 PM. Coach Mozen can be reached at mozen_howard@asdk12.org 

School Supplies

STrEaM strives to require MINIMAL school supplies for students. School Supply List If you need help with purchasing supplies, please contact Mrs Biondich. Please write you child's name on outdoor clothing, water bottles, lunch containers!

COVID-19/Vaccination update

Universal masking will be required for all individuals while inside any ASD school or building. Some exceptions will apply. Masking while outside is optional.

Keep ASD Symptom Free! We must all do our part to minimize viral spread. Please stay home and get tested if you are experiencing ANY symptoms.

Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19 

We can’t wait to see you all next week! 

Thank you,

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report August 6th

The Rapids Report

Anchorage STrEaM Academy

August 6th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

The first day of school is just around the corner (August 17th). School starts at 8 AM, and you may drop students off after 7:45. Students will line up outside by grade level until the doors open. 

21-22 School Year Planning

Next week our monthly APC (board) meeting is Wednesday, August 11th at 5:30 PM. Teachers return on Thursday, August 12th!

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. August 17-20th is “Welcome Week,” filled with fun and engaging return to school orientation & activities.

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
8:00-3:00	8:00-3:00	8:00-12:00	8:00-3:00	8:00-3:00
Full Day Periods 1-7	Block Day Advisory Periods 1-4	EARLY RELEASE Project Day 8:00-12:00	Block Day Advisory Periods 5-8	Full Day Periods 1-7

Lunch at STrEaM

Students should bring a cold lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Lunch is at home, on your own on Wednesday after 12:00 early release dismissal (unless students are staying for clubs or study hall). 

Please limit hot lunch items, as microwave availability is limited. We ask that students not bring microwavable foods such as cup o’ noodles, popcorn, hot pockets. 

“Specials”

Students will fill out a google form during “Welcome Week” to select their “Special” for the first quarter. Options include:

• Dance

• Art

• Mini-society

• Robotics

• Outdoor Adventure

• Digital Microscopic Photography

• Drama

After School Activities

We are in the process of scheduling after school clubs. We are seeking volunteers or local vendors for Wednesday clubs. 

School Supplies

STrEaM strives to require MINIMAL school supplies for students. 

• One (1) 1.5" Three-ring binder

• One (1) set of 5 dividers

• One (1) plain two pocket folder (any color)

• A few blue or black pens

• A few sharpened #2 pencils

• A reusable BPA-free water bottle (label with name)

• Outdoor gear (WRITE NAME INSIDE)

• jacket (Coat in winter)

• sneakers and boots for walking outside

• A backpack, (write student name inside)

COVID-19/Vaccination update

Latest ASD Policy:

Universal masking will be required for all individuals while inside any ASD school or building. Some exceptions will apply. Masking while outside is optional.

Keep ASD Symptom Free. We must all do our part to minimize viral spread. Please stay home and get tested if you are experiencing ANY symptoms.

Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19 

X-C Running

Coaches Mozen and Perkins are very excited to start another season of Cross Country Running at STrEaM! Practice will begin the first week of school. Watch for a Google Survey to sign up for running, and make sure to complete physicals and all forms. Runners should begin preparing for the season by running at least a mile a day. Coach Mozen can be reached at mozen_howard@asdk12.org 

Please call or email to join one of our school tours next week!

Thank you,

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report 7-31-21

The Rapids Report

This week at STrEaM Academy

July 31, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

Today is the last day of July, and as we move into August, preparations for the start of school are ramping up. The second lottery ran and is closed, and all our seats are full. Year six is shaping up to be the best yet at STrEaM. 

Staff Updates 

Congratulations to Mrs. Sonday (formerly Ms. Draeger), our 6th grade Science and Robotics teacher. She was married last year and made her name change official for this year. Mrs. Sonday and her husband welcomed baby girl Eloise in August! Mrs. Sonday will be on leave for the first quarter, and her substitute teacher is Elroy Holsopple, father of our 7th grade Science teacher Zeb Holsopple! Senior Mr. Holsopple is a retired teacher and an outstanding substitute: we are lucky to have him. 

STrEaM welcomes two new staff members this year as well. Mr. Boone joins us as an Interventionist to support students and teachers, and Ms. Wendt was hired as a Special Education Teacher Assistant. These are great additions to our family, and we’re excited to have them on board. Additionally, our former Special Education assistant Emily Stephens and her husband ALSO welcome a new baby girl into the world, and Emily will re-join us part time to assist with Special Education support. 

Registration and enrollment

We have nearly 90% of our students registered!! Please complete online registration on Q Parent Connect ASAP! If you need your PIN (Parent Id Number), call Sylvia at 742-9000. Online registration is the annual renewal required by ASD.  All of our Permission Forms are online, on our website: STrEaM>Families>Main Page>Forms. 

The lottery is closed, and notifications have been sent. Please contact us with questions regarding seats and the lottery. 

If your child will not be returning to/attending STrEaM in the fall, PLEASE notify us for planning purposes! Every seat counts! 

21-22 School Year Planning

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. August 17-20th is “Welcome Week,” filled with fun and engaging return to school orientation & activities.

School Supplies

STrEaM strives to require MINIMAL school supplies for students. 

• One (1) 1.5" Three-ring binder
• One (1) set of 5 dividers
• One (1) plain two pocket folder (any color)
• A few blue or black pens
• A few sharpened #2 pencils
• A reusable BPA-free water bottle (label with name)
• Outdoor gear (WRITE NAME INSIDE)
• jacket (Coat in winter)
• sneakers and boots for walking outside
• A backpack, (write student name inside)

COVID-19/Vaccination update

ASD is now requiring masks for all persons in school buildings. Wayland Baptist University also has a mask requirement in place. Please mask up when you come to STrEaM! 

Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19

X-C Running

Coaches Mozen and Perkins are very excited to start another season of Cross Country Running at STrEaM! Practice will begin the first week of school. Watch for a Google Survey to sign up for running, and make sure to complete physicals and all forms. Runners should begin preparing for the season by running at least a mile a day. Coach Mozen can be reached at mozen_howard@asdk12.org 

Please reach out with questions or if you need any support. We are here to serve our school community.

Thank you,

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report July 21, 2021

 This Week at STrEaM Academy

Dear STrEaM Families,

Although it is July and still summer vacation, we are working to keep families informed for the upcoming school year. Feel free to email, call or schedule a time to come by school if you need more information or support!

We hope you are going outside every day. Send us pictures of outdoor adventures and we will share on our social media. Remember students have access to ALEKS and iReady throughout the summer!

COVID-19/Vaccination update

As the start of school approaches and COVID cases are spiking, there are a lot of questions. We will keep you informed as the district makes decisions. The best path to a normal start to the school year is for as many people as possible to get the COVID vaccine. 

Current ASD policies on COVID: https://www.asdk12.org/COVID-19 

• Mask wearing for all students is optional (informed by parental preference). 
• Mask wearing for staff is optional; the District strongly advises non-vaccinated staff to wear masks (self-determined).
• Mask wearing for vaccinated parents, volunteers, and visitors is optional; non-vaccinated individuals are strongly advised to wear masks.
• Up to 3’ distancing will be encouraged while inside school buildings.

Registration and enrollment

The Online Lottery closes tomorrow, Thursday 7/22. Parents will receive notifications on Thursday, July 28th. 

Please complete online registration on Q Parent Connect ASAP! If you need your PIN (Parent Id Number), call Sylvia at 742-9000. Online registration is the annual renewal required by ASD.  All of our Permission Forms are online, on our website. 

If your child will not be returning to/attending STrEaM in the fall, PLEASE notify us for planning purposes! Every seat counts! 

21-22 School Year Planning

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. August 17-20th is “Welcome Week,” filled with fun and engaging return to school orientation & activities.

Mondays & Fridays are “full schedule” days: periods 1-7. Tuesdays & Thursdays are “block” days: Tuesday periods 1-4, Thursdays periods 5-8 (P.8 are “specials”). On Wednesdays students begin the day in Advisory, then attend their projects block. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us. We're here to serve! 

Thank you,

STrEaM Admin. Staff

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report for July 13, 2021

The Rapids Report

This week at STrEaM Academy

July 13th, 2021

Dear STrEaM Families,

We hope you are enjoying your summer, and getting outdoors every day! We (Mrs. Biondich, Admin Assistant and Principal Mokelke) are back in the office, officially starting 21-22 school year planning and preparation. Parents can email, call or come by between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. 

Registration:

Please complete online registration through Q Parent Connect as soon as possible. If you need your PIN (Parent Id Number), call Sylvia at 742-9000. Online registration is the annual renewal of yearly documents required by ASD.  All of our Permission Forms are online and digital! Annual forms will come out from us later this month. 

Parents of returning students: if your child will not be returning to STrEaM in the fall, PLEASE notify us for planning purposes! We have a waiting list already, and the second lottery is still open. Every seat counts! 

21-22 School Year Planning:

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 17th. Our plan now is to return to our full, regular school schedule: 8 AM to 3 PM except for early release Wednesdays, which are 8 AM to 12 PM. 

Mondays and Fridays are “full schedule” days: students attend periods 1 through 7. Tuesdays and Thursdays are “block” days: Tuesday students attend periods 1-4, Thursdays they attend periods 5-8. Period 8 classes are elective-style “specials” which students will choose each quarter.  On Wednesdays students begin the day in Advisory, then attend their projects block. 

The first week of school is Induction Week, filled with activities to orient students and prepare for the school year. Mr. Holsopple and Ms. Kotelman plan our induction week, and information on this will be forthcoming in future updates. Needless to say, it will be an awesome start to the year!

Cross Country Running will begin right away when school starts. Watch for the sign-up information in future updates.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us. We look forward to to serving you this school year! 

Thank you!

Principal Mokelke  mokelke_adam@asdk12.org 

Admin. Assistant Biondich  biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream