August 21st, 2023
Dear STrEaM Families,
We are heading into our first full week of school this week! Our “welcome week” kickoff was amazing, establishing our school culture and building positive relationships and vibes for the school year.
This week we have grade level “decorum” assemblies to start the day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This is part of our year-long emphasis on positive relationships and behavior, in order to strengthen our school culture.
REMEMBER: WE ARE NOT DOING A LATE START MONDAY. SCHOOL STARTS AT 8 AM DAILY.
Drop off and Pick up
Thank you for your patience as we establish our drop off and pick up routines.
Please use caution and follow the directions of staff
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!
This Week at STrEaM:
Monday 8/21: Full schedule Periods 1-7
Tuesday 8/22: Block day Advisory & P. 1-4
6th grade Decorum Assembly 8:00
Wednesday 8/23: Project Day, Early Release 12:00
8th grade Decorum Assembly 8:00
Thursday 8/24: Block day Advisory & P. 5-8
7th grade Decorum Assembly 8:00
Friday 8/25: Full schedule Periods 1-7
First TREK: Arctic Valley for all grades
The very first TREK for Anchorage STrEaM Academy students will be our annual visit to Arctic Valley. Please sign the (link) Permission for Arctic Valley. The field trip fee is $10 and can be paid online through ParentConnect; (scholarships are available). 8th Grade going on Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023, 7th Grade going on Thursday, Sept 14, 2023, 6th grade going on Thursday, Sept 21, 2023
After School Activities
Quarter 1 Math Lab/Club
Math Club is hosted by math teacher Stephanie Olendorff. Math club is open to any STrEaM student who has a permission form submitted. However there is cap of 20 seats available and academic need will be considered when accepting students. It will take place on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:45 pm. Students must be picked up or have permission to walk off campus by 1:45 pm. In order to be considered for Math Lab/Club please complete this (link) Permission Form.
X-C Running
X-C Running Starts Monday August 21st at 3:00 pm
Students will need current physicals and (link) permission forms complete prior to attending any practice. Parent volunteers are needed to help with two mets this year. Please see Coach Perkins for more information.
23-24 Battle of the Books
Interested in joining the STrEaM Battle of the Books team next year? All 6-8th grade students can get a head start on the book list by clicking this link to print a booklist, we are using the middle school list so look for the section labeled MS in the right column. Read a few over the summer and come back this fall ready to battle. Stay tuned for more club information.
PARENT/GUARDIAN STEPS TO COMPLETE
ONLINE ANNUAL STREAM SPECIFIC PERMISSION SLIPS MUST BE COMPLETED!
WHERE:(link) Permission Slips are linked on our web page. They are found at www.asdk12.org/stream Navigate to Parent Page and on left side of screen go to FORMS
CARPOOL CONNECTION is also available on this page.
VOLUNTEER FOR ASD: ANCHORAGE STREAM ACADEMY
To volunteer in any ASD school adults must complete the online application annually. We ask that even if there is only the slimmest possibility you may want to volunteer for even one hour the whole year please go ahead and complete this application now. It does take the district several days to approve volunteers.
Health Center
If you listed an Allergy or Asthma history on your student’s medical update, please complete the following documents (link below) for medication needs during the school day (inhalers, EpiPen). Thank you for helping us keep your students safe during emergencies and give directions to staff of how to best respond.
Please email Nurse Bethany with any questions zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org
Sasquatch sightings
This week we had some reported sightings of the legendary Muldoon Sasquatch in the park. Fortunately, we covered Bear and Moose Safety in Welcome Week, so our students are prepared to handle sightings appropriately. We will keep you posted on this phenomenon!
Quyana!
Adam Mokelke, Principal mokelke_adam@asdk12.org
Rebekah Hayden, Assistant Principal hayden_rebekah@asdk12.org
Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org
Syliva Biondich, Administrative Asst. biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org
Bethany Zimpelman, Itinerant Nurse zimpleman_bethany@asdk12.org
Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org
