The RAPIDS Report
News from Anchorage STrEaM Academy
October 27th, 2017
Dear STrEaM friends and families,
We’ve started the second quarter and nearly reached the end of October. In partnership with Randy Dowd and “Onward and Upward” we completed our second TREK of the year, to Eklutna Lake. Students got place-based lessons on our ecosystem, watershed, and protecting public lands, while spending a great day outdoors. As we move quickly through fall and winter looms closer, we will still seek opportunities to get outside, so being dressed and prepared for inclement weather is important.
Our program is driven by key three components of our charter: STEM, project-based learning and experiential education. All we do this year is aligned to our three school-wide goals: positive school culture, communication, and planning and preparation.
School Culture: Our students completed their “Sock-tober” drive to gather socks for the homeless, and led and assembly with activities and games designed to enhance school culture and combat bullying. I am personally excited about and proud of the leadership role our student government is taking to strengthen our school culture. Next week is “Spirit Week,” which they requested and planned. We continue building a strong, safe climate where everyone is safe, respected and able to engage in learning.
Communication: This week we completed parent-teacher conferences, implementing student portfolios and engaging students more in the process. It was a success we will build on, working towards student-led conferences. This was a great opportunity for staff and families to communicate face to face. Online platforms are an important way for us to communicate, and recently we’ve focused on improving our ASD website. Check out http://stream.asdk12.org/ and give us feedback..
Planning: Our staff planned overviews for the entire second quarter, taking us up to the last day on December 21st. On that Thursday we will hold our annual Winter Solstice TREK at Cheney Lake, launching into winter break. Friday staff worked in teams planning cross-curricular second quarter projects. I had the opportunity to hear them present project plans, and I am very excited for the cool things students will be doing! Second quarter will go quickly, with just 36 instructional days left, and 3 short weeks on the schedule.
We’re looking forward to a great second quarter. November promises to be fast, busy and fun: Full STrEaM Ahead!
~Mr. Mokelke
(907) 742-9000 school (907) 360-1059 cell
INFORMATION/ DATES/ REMINDERS
10/30-11/3 SPIRIT WEEK
Tuesday 10/31: PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY
11/3 Friday: Dia De Los Muertes Dance
11/10 Friday: No School- Veterans day observed
11/13 Monday: Monthly APC meeting 6:15 PM room 205
11/22 Wednesday: Pancake breakfast and movie: “Hidden Figures”
11/23-24: No School- Thanksgiving
BLOCK SCHEDULE
Regular block schedule this week: “A” day Monday and Thursday, “B” day Tuesday and Friday, projects and early release Wednesday. Click here for more details on the week at "This Week @ STrEaM"
SPIRIT WEEK SCHEDULE:
MONDAY: PAJAMAS AND PRAISE
TUESDAY: NATURE AND NURTURE
WEDNESDAY: SPIRIT DAY (STREAM GEAR)
THURSDAY: TWINS AND THANK-YOUS
FRIDAY: COSTUMES AND COMPLEMENTS
Academic Policy Committee (APC)
The APC (STrEaM’s board) meets the second Monday of each month. The next meeting is November 13th, at 6:15 PM in room 205 at Wayland Baptist. Parents and community are always welcome!
Caroline Storm is a parent and APC member who coordinates volunteers and transportation including carpooling. You can contact Caroline at caroline.f.storm@gmail.com
COMMUNICATION
Twitter @AKSTrEaMAcademy
Instagram @Anchorage_Stream_Academy
Find any staff member and their email address here: http://stream.asdk12.org/ourstaff/
Staff Contact Information:
Emily Weigel, SPED aide weigel_emily@asdk12.org
