The Rapids Report
September 18th, 2023
Dear STrEaM Families,
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.
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!
This Week at STrEaM:
Monday 9/18: Full schedule Periods 1-7
X-C Running Practice 3:10-4:30
Tuesday 9/19: Block day “A” Advisory & P. 1-4
8th Grade trip Chantschnu Park
X-C Running Practice 3:10-4:30
Wednesday 9/20: Project Day, Early Release 12:00
8th Grade trip MLK Burn Area
X-C Practice 7am
Thursday 9/21: Block day B, Advisory and P. 5-8
X-C Running Meet in Girdwood @5:45
6TH GRADE ARCTIC VALLEY
Friday 9/22: Full schedule Periods 1-7
X-C Running Practice 3:10-4:30
PRE-ORDER school pictures now!
PICTURE DAY! Everyone will get their photo taken for the yearbook and School ID cards. School ID cards will be used as bus passes this year on People Mover. Please help your child learn how to keep their id card safe.
Preorder Pictures now:(link) mylifetouch.com
School Name: Anchorage STrEaM Academy
Picture Day Date: Monday, September 18
Picture Day ID: EVTTZQ974
A Note from Friends of Stream
Stream Anchorage 501c3, dba Friends of Stream, is the non-profit fundraising arm for Anchorage STrEaM Academy. Each year we host two major fundraisers to help support long term and short term goals for the school. The Fall Fundraiser is the STREAM 100. Official kick-off for this fundraiser is Friday, October 6th. Watch for a postcard in your USPS mail box.
LUNCH DONATIONS
Our free lunch program is going well thanks to a lot of donations at the beginning of the year. This week we need two loaves of bread. We still have stock of Turkey and Peanut Butter and Jelly. Cheese sticks have been popular this year, too and we are low on cheese sticks. We also still have a good stock of yogurt. Protein donations are always welcome, especially self stable items.
After School Activities
X-C Running
Please note that this week’s meet is on Thursday in Girdwood at the Nordic Ski Trail. Athletes must be prepared for cold and wet conditions. Remember to wear your STrEaM jacket! Runners may stay after school in room 6. Bus leaves at 4:30!
Thank you for all of the snack donations. They have been graciously gobbled by our athletes.
-Coaches Perkins, Wesley and Bahner
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.
Nurse Update
You can access free Narcan and Naloxone training to reverse opioid overdoses from Alaska’s Project Hope here: https://health.alaska.gov/dph/director/pages/opioids/narcan.aspx
Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. zimpelman_bethany@asdk12.org
Wishing you well
~Nurse Bethany
Volunteer Application
To volunteer in any ASD school adults must complete the online application annually. If you are considering volunteering, please complete the form. It takes the district several days to approve volunteers. Approved volunteers can serve as DRIVERS with the additional paperwork on file at STrEaM.
Purchase your STrEaM Gear on our online store! LINK: https://bit.ly/3YYp912
Call, email or stop by if you have any questions or needs!
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
