Week 5 e-learning letter

Week 5

Dear STrEaM Families,

We are now over halfway through 4th quarter, and somehow on Friday the calendar will turn from April to May. This last week we heard from several parents indicating they or their children had essentially "hit a wall" with online/distance learning from home.
I want to be very clear in our response to this:
We understand.
It is ok.
Parents have 100% choice in how much to engage in the content teachers are offering.
Dial it back as much as you need to, when you need to.
We provide, you decide.
We will continue striving to offer robust and engaging content. We will continue offering grace, choice, flexibility, and space. We are here to support you, whether it is engaging in lessons, projects and learning, or pulling back to focus on family and emotional wellness.
STrEaM family, we've got this. We're in this together.

Monday:  

Start the week strong by checking each Google Classroom for assignments, lessons and activities! Jump on Zoom sessions and office hours to check in with teachers. Let's start week 5 strong! Our staff meets on Zoom at 8 AM every Monday to set the tone, schedule, priorities and message for the week. How you start the week off really matters!

Tuesday:

If you were ever going to join us for Morning Coffee, today is the day! We have some amazing guests and the focus will be on outdoor education and learning. We will roll out a carefully curated list of outdoor activities for families during the closure, and discuss the incredible benefits of nature and getting outside.
Wear your STrEaM gear with us on Tuesdays!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09

Meeting ID: 189 887 262
Password: COFFEE

Wednesday: 

Many of our advisories meet on Wednesdays. This is a great opportunity to engage without academic constraints: check in, visit, enjoy each others' company. This is so important, and this is why Advisory is the heart and soul of our program.
Join us for at 10 for some fitness fun:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/621861387?pwd=R01VYzdYdWpnWDJmVVYwcGo1U05TQT09

Meeting ID: 621 861 387
Password: pe

Thursday:

Join us for coffee! The focus is on online registration for 20-21. We are already planning for an incredible 5th year at STrEaM Academy and we can't wait to engage our students in projects, challenges, and outdoor adventures that lay ahead!
Highland Academy Principal Johnson will join us for those 8th graders headed to their awesome program.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09

Meeting ID: 189 887 262
Password: COFFEE

Friday:

It's "FITNESS FRIDAY!" Join us for a ton of fitness fun at 10 AM:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/621861387?pwd=R01VYzdYdWpnWDJmVVYwcGo1U05TQT09

Meeting ID: 621 861 387

Password: pe

Finally,

Parents, you are doing an incredible job managing and balancing all of this. Our teachers appreciate the communication and engagement. I greatly appreciate the continual feedback from parents to me about how awesome our teachers are and how much they are appreciated. We will get through this challenging time.  Ernest Hemingway said, "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are stronger in the broken places." We will be stronger for this, as a school community. 

The last day of school is still Thursday May 21st, and we will hold a virtual assembly that day to celebrate together and send off our 8th graders. See you all then, if not sooner. 

Thank you

Adam Mokelke, principal

Week 4 of Distance Education

April 20th, 2020

Dear parents and families,

We are ready to kick off week 4 of distance learning at STrEam! We are approaching the halfway point of the fourth quarter. Teachers are working hard to provide quality instruction,  lessons and projects on Google Classroom and office hours to check in and provide support via Zoom.

Parent support is key to student engagement. Please continue to gently push your kids to stay engaged, log in, attend the zoom meetings and keep their learning going. Please check in with teachers if you have questions.

While we are not assigning 4th quarter grades, teachers are still tracking assignment completion, assessing student learning, and posting results to provide feedback. Information on assignment completion can be found on Google Classroom or Q. Check with individual teachers for information on where to view completed assignments!

Daily Activities:

Structure and routine are important in school, and perhaps even more important now for distance learning. Schedules and tasks help us to stay focused, to set goals and to keep making progress. Set a schedule for work time. Schedules can be found on our website. Keep to a schedule and keep learning:

• Check each Google Classroom for updates and assignments
• Plan to visit office hours with teachers to check in and stay up to date
• Work on math: In addition to what teachers post, continue daily with ALEKS, Math Whizz or V-Math lessons. Utilize Khan Academy
• Read! Always have a good book in progress
• Plan (safely) to get outdoors, get exercise and fresh air
• Learn something new! Cook, build, create. Use an app like Duolingo to practice a new language. Watch art lessons and draw, paint, create. Pick up an instrument

Students, complete the Week 4 Online Learning Survey! You can do the survey once per day and each entry gives you another chance at the weekly prize drawing!

Monday

Today is Chinese Language day, and we have a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese on staff who is hosting a Chinese language Zoom session! Join us at 2:30 pm today. 

Tuesday

Have a cup of coffee with us! We have GREAT guest speakers and presenters this week. On Tuesday, Mr. Holsopple is presenting e-learning tips and tricks for parents, then at 9:30 the chair of the Anchorage Assembly Forrest Dunbar will be online with us to talk about the municipality's response to the COVID-19 crisis and take questions. Tune in, this will be a great line up!

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/189887262?pwd=b0EzVGZYVjB6TEkxWHcrNTdsNmxRUT09 
Meeting ID: 189 887 262
Password: COFFEE

Wednesday

This Wednesday @ 10:00 AM: "Pound Workout, a Drumming Exercise". led by UAA's health and fitness professor Ms. Laura Gabel.  

Thursday

Thursday's morning coffee guests are from East High School! They will be talking about 8th grade transition and programs available at East.

Do you have ideas or requests for guest speakers for our "morning coffee" meetings? We'd love to hear from you!

Friday

Fitness Friday@ 10:00 AM: Warm up, Exercise, Cool down with Coach Mozen and other Stream Staff. All exercise options can be joined at this link:https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/621861387?pwd=R01VYzdYdWpnWDJmVVYwcGo1U05TQT09

New Parents and Families:

Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, May 6th at 4:00 PM for a new family welcome and orientation! 

The second lottery is open, and we have seats for 6th grade girls open. Although we have a waiting list, things always change so we strongly encourage interested families to apply through the lottery for 20-21. 

As always, please let us know what is working and how we can support you. The school phone, 742-9000, is forwarded to us. Email the principal at mokelke_adam@asdk12.org or our Admin. Assistant at biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Thank you all, and have a great week!
Mr. Mokelke

Week 3 Distance Learning

April 13th, 2020

Dear parents and families,

We are beginning week 3 of distance learning at STrEaM Academy. Although working from home, social distancing and riding out this pandemic is certainly stressful and challenging, I am comforted by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, students and staff. Teachers are providing great content, lessons, videos and zoom sessions. Students are engaging, working, learning, and eager to interact and share. Parents continually report that they are happy with the efforts and opportunities provided. Our school community is amazing, #STrEaMstrong! 

Please continue to encourage your child to engage. We understand limitations and do not want to overwhelm families. We also hope all of our students will continue learning. Have them log in to their Google Classrooms each day to check for updates and assignments. Encourage them to attend Zoom office hours: these are optional, but an opportunity to visit with their teachers and learn new things. Let’s keep our students learning! 

Morning Coffee with the Principal: 

Each Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 AM, we are hosting Zoom sessions for parents.This is a chance to check in, visit, ask questions and get information from STrEaM.To add value to these sessions, we are lining up guest speakers to share on pertinent topics. TUESDAY our guest speakers are founders and APC members Whitney D’Atri and Andranel Brown. THURSDAY will feature Ms. Kotelman, ELA teacher, presenting on Supporting your Child’s Learning in Google Classroom. 

APC meeting:  

Our monthly Academic Policy Committee meeting is this Wednesday, 4/15 at 5:30 PM. This will be conducted via Zoom and streamed live over Youtube. The directions will be posted on the STrEaM website on the APC page. The agenda for the meeting is already posted there.  If you would like the opportunity to speak for 3 minutes during the public testimony time, please call Sylvia at 742-9000 to get on the list and leave us a telephone number where we can reach you during the meeting.

Week 3 survey: 

Survey for April 13 - 17  Students may enter once per day for up to five chances to win tickets to H2Oasis.  Winner announced 04/20/2020

Online Yearbook Orders: 

We are re-opening the link for ordering a yearbook.  There is a link on the website under STrEaM News - use school code 13049420.  The link will be open between April 15th - May 1st. Yearbooks will be mailed out to students as soon as LifeTouch makes delivery (after May 4th). 

As always, if you have questions, email Mr. Mokelke and Mrs. Biondich. You can still call the school phone, 742-9000.  For links, resources, contact information and more, our school website is a great resource: https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Thank you for being a part of our learning community. 

Sincerely,

Adam Mokelke, Principal 

Week 2 Digital Learning with STrEaM

April 4th, 2020 

STrEaM Parents and Families,

We completed our FIRST week of digital learning successfully! Students who responded to the online learning survey this week gave an average score of 3.8 on a scale of 1-5 rating their success with online learning. Parents and staff reported positive experiences, and a high level of communication. We started strong, showing that we can do this! #STrEaMstrong

This week:

Students should check their Google Classrooms for assignments and updates. Visit teachers on their scheduled office hours to check in, ask questions, get support as needed. Office hours schedule (link). Coming this week, Grade-Level schedules with office hours and meetings.

Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM: Parents and families invited to join Mr. Mokelke, Mrs. Biondich, Mrs. Gatlin and Ms. Bonertz on Zoom to have a cup of coffee, visit, ask questions and get support and information.

Parents, you cannot be added as students to Google Classrooms. They are not designed this way and will cause a lot of confusion. You CAN request to be added for Guardian Updates and receive daily or weekly summaries. We also recommend you ask students to log in and show you their Google Classrooms. This is the best way to see what they are seeing.

Zoom: 

We are aware of the concerns out there with zoom. Fortunately, our teachers and students had great zoom sessions the first week. We will continue taking steps to keep this platform safe: teachers have to admit each person from a waiting room to the meeting, and will only admit known students. Our staff has trained, practiced and mastered this platform, and we will keep it safe and secure. Please continue talking with students about appropriate online etiquette.

Lottery: 

The first lottery is complete, filling all our available seats and we have a wait list in all three grades. The Lottery is open for round 2. We are actively seeking female students for seats in the sixth grade! Initially we have 60 seats open. We accepted 30 boys and 21 girls.  If you know any interested families, please let them know we still have seats for female applicants. We still welcome boys, and the wait list is not too long!

Let’s have a great second week of e-learning. Contact us with any questions. Stay engaged, and engage at the level you and your family is comfortable with: don’t let things overwhelm you. We would rather put out more than enough material than too little, and let families decide how much to do and how much time to spend.

Hope to see you on Zoom this week!
Mr. Mokelke 

3-30 launch into digital learning!

March 30th, 2020

Dear parents and families,

As you navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope you are safe, healthy and finding ways to enjoy life while you “hunker down.” The STrEaM Team is here to support you, providing continued learning opportunities in supportive, creative and engaging ways. We want to be clear that we are not here to add stress to families, and we work to resolve problems with you along the way.

Over the past two weeks our teachers and staff have worked tirelessly to prepare digital learning. They’ve adjusted Google Classrooms, become experts in Zoom for online meetings, filmed lessons, found new resources and participated in countless workshops and trainings. We are ready for online learning to begin!

Digital Learning with STrEaM: 

Officially, online classes begin tomorrow, Tuesday 3/31. Our primary delivery for online learning is through Google Classroom. All our staff already use this to supplement their classes, and all our students already have access and know how to navigate this platform: viewing information, doing and submitting assignments, collaborating with peers, and taking assessments. Note this is different from ASD comprehensive schools, which are using two new platforms: APEX and Canvas. STrEaM is NOT using those.
Most learning will not happen “live” or synchronous: students will log on to Google Classroom, read announcements, watch videos, complete assignments, etc. This is “asynchronous” or independent, on their own schedule.
Synchronous or “live” interactions: Teachers have “office hours” two days per week, where they will be on Zoom and available to students who need support and instruction. Advisors have scheduled a Zoom meeting once per week to check in with their advisories.
Office hours and teacher schedules will be posted on our website today. Teachers are all emailing parents to share their Google Classroom information and office hours schedule.

Online Etiquette: 

Attached are some documents to provide guidance with online etiquette. Please review these, and let’s work to keep our online classrooms positive, supportive and appropriate.

Grades: 

We will follow ASD’s direction that middle school students will not receive final grades for 4th quarter work. However, assessment and feedback is still an essential part of learning and will still happen. Teachers will track and give feedback on assignments, provide assessments of learning, and monitor student progress. 

Parent support: 

We understand you will have many questions and challenges as we embark on this learning journey together.
First, email the teacher with questions specific to a class or their Google Classroom, lessons, schedule or direction.
For general questions, email Mr. Mokelke and Mrs. Biondich. The school phone, 742-9000, is forwarded and we can answer/respond this way as well.
For links, resources, contact information and more, our school website is a great resource: https://www.asdk12.org/stream
Beginning this Thursday, we will host an open “Coffee with the Principal” Zoom session from 8 to 9 AM. Following this, we will do this on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is time for you to talk, ask questions, get support and information.

I know you will be inundated with information today, and this week. I apologize in advance for the emails and glut of communication. If it becomes overwhelming, step away and come back to it when you are ready. This week is a “soft start,” an opportunity to ease into this together. Reasonable goals this week may be for students to log on to Google Classroom, check in, and begin developing a schedule and routine.

Reach out if you need anything. We’re here to support you.

Sincerely,

Adam Mokelke, Principal

 ZOOM – Student Online Classroom Etiquette

• This is a virtual classroom, therefore, appropriate classroom behavior is expected. 

• Log into your class or meeting from a distraction-free, quiet environment. 

• Please keep your audio on mute until you want to speak. This will help to limit background noise. 

• Consider using a headset with an external mic for best hearing and speaking capabilities.

• Close unneeded applications on your computer to optimize the video quality.

• If you would like to speak or answer a question, use the “Raise Hand” feature. Then unmute yourself after you are called on by your teacher. 

• When you are speaking, let others know that you are finished by saying something like, “That’s all,” or “I’m done,” or “Thank you,” so that everyone knows you have finished your comments.

• If you would like to use the chatbox, remember that it is public, and a record of the chat is kept and archived. 

• Keep paper and a pen or pencil handy to take notes. 

• Make sure your video is on (if you have camera capabilities) so your teacher and peers can see you.

• Be mindful of your background lighting. If you are sitting with your back to a window, you may be silhouetted by the light coming through. Your overhead light might also need to be adjusted for the best image quality.

• Please take care of your personal needs (appropriate dress, basic hygiene, eating, chewing gum, talking to others in your home, etc.) prior to entering a Zoom classroom.

• Please do not use profanity or inappropriate language. 

• Remember to sign out or “leave the meeting” when the session is finished.

 Best Practices for Parents to Support Online Learning

The transition to online learning may be challenging for some families. Parents will need to think differently about how to support their children, create structures and routines that allow their children to be successful, and how to monitor and support their children’s learning. The best practices provided below are intended to assist parents in helping their children find success in an online learning environment. 

Establish routines and expectations 

Parents need to establish routines and expectations from day one of online learning. Parents are encouraged to set regular hours for their student’s schoolwork including a normal bedtime and wake up time. It is important that parents set these expectations as soon as online learning begins.

Define the physical space for your student’s school work 

Your student may have a regular place for doing homework under normal circumstances, but this space may or may not be suitable for an extended period of time. We encourage families to establish a space/location where their student will learn most of the time. This should be a public/family space, not in a child’s bedroom.

Begin and end each day with a check-in 

Parents are encouraged to start and finish each day with a simple check-in. In the morning, ask what is your child learning today? What are their learning goals? How will they spend their time? What resources do they require? What support do they need? Older students may not want to have these check-ins with parents, but they should nevertheless. Parents should establish these check-ins as regular parts of each day. 

Take an active role in helping your student process their learning 

Human beings learn best when they have opportunities to process their learning with others. Beyond the check-ins recommended at the start and end of each day, parents should regularly circle back and engage with their children about what they’re learning. 

Establish times for quiet and reflection 

A huge challenge for families with multiple children will be how to manage all of their children’s needs, especially when those students vary in age. There may be times when siblings need to work in different rooms to avoid distractions. Parents may even experiment with noise-canceling headphones to block out distractions. 

Encourage physical activity and/or exercise 

Make sure your children remember to move and exercise. This is vitally important to their health, well being, and learning. 

Monitor how much time your child is spending online

Please monitor your student’s social media use, especially during an extended school closure. Older students will rely more on social media to communicate with friends. Social media apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Facebook are not official, school-sanctioned channels of communication. Remind your children to be polite, respectful, and appropriate in their communications.

Maintain an appropriate level of decorum in your home

Please remember that your student’s online learning opens a window into your home. Role model appropriate behavior while your student is engaged in a Zoom meeting with their teacher and peers. Please do not use profanity. Enforce the schedule and guidelines you’ve set up in order for your student to be a successful online learner. 

What happens next?

3/25/20

Dear STrEaM Families,

As we quarantine, "hunker down" and work from home, I have been reminded that the STrEaM community is amazing. Our teachers are meeting multiple times a day, collaborating, planning lessons, recording video, working in Google Classroom, attending professional learning and reaching out to students and parents. They are busier and working harder than ever!

I know many of you are wondering what happens next? Specifically, what happens next WEEK, when we move from "extended spring break" and supplemental activities to distance/online learning. STrEaM academy has an Academic Plan, which we will publish, laying out how we will provide education to our students.

Here is an overview:  On Tuesday, March 31st, distance learning officially begins!

Platform: We will continue to use Google Classroom as the primary way to deliver lessons, assignments and assessments. You will see news from ASD about new platforms, Canvas and APEX. While those may be good tools, our staff and students have always used Google Classroom for online learning, so this works best for us.
Teachers will also meet regularly with students using Zoom (zoom.us), a Video Conferencing software. This should be fairly easy to download on computers, tablets or smartphones, and is free. It also offers the option to call in with a phone for audio only.

Courses: We will continue providing core courses: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Math. These will be with the same teacher students had before the closure. These classes will be graded, following our grading policies, by submission of assignments on Google Classroom. We will also facilitate a Health/Wellness class where we used to have PE.
Ungraded, we will continue Advisory: teachers are meeting with advisory groups this week, and will continue weekly check-ins with them for support, communication, and community. We have to stay connected.

Communication and support: We are developing as part of our Academic Plan a school-wide schedule for "office hours" as well as times for individual and small group lessons and support, and weekly Advisory meetings. We are and plan to be available to parents and students, providing support and keeping our community together.

Grading:  Grades will still be in two categories, PA's (Practice Assessments) and MA's (Mastery Assessments). Mastery still equates to 80% of the grade. Grades will still be available in Q for you to view. However, we will "ease" into grading, giving a lot of grace and flexibility.

Technology: ASD had us conduct a survey on tech needs, but I do not want to wait any longer to begin providing Chromebooks to families without devices. Please let me know as soon as possible if you need a device, via phone or email.

We will have a "soft start" next week, with no graded assignments. Our priorities are connecting with students, learning to operate in an online learning environment, collaborating and building community. Notice, the focus of our online learning launch is NOT on content, assignments, or assessments. That will come, but let's build shared efficacy in this new way of learning first. This Friday night at 5 PM I will host an online, open parent meeting to go over this plan and answer your questions. Details forthcoming, but I hope to see you there.

We're in this together.
We're here for you.
We're worried too: this too shall pass.
We're learning all these new tools and ways along with you.
We're a learning community, we will figure this out and make this work.

That is our commitment to you. Please, commit to embracing the challenges before us and join us in this new educational journey.

Adam Mokelke, Principal
Cell (907) 360-1059
mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

Message from Staff Friday 3/20

March 20th, 2020

Dear STrEaM Families,

We hope this finds you well, limiting social contact and staying safe during this trying time. We sure miss interacting with parents and students, but we've been meeting daily and collaborating constantly in response to this new challenge. STrEaM staff has been hard at work outlining supplemental activities and resources for next week and preparing Google Classrooms for the extended closure. We will be ready to continue teaching and learning via online and distance formats.

Rather than each of our teachers sending emails today with information and links to supplemental resources and activities, our staff has compiled their messages here (below) into one central place. Below you will find a message from each teacher, and instructions on linking to resources and activities.

On our webpage you will find links to resources that will be helpful for parents and students.  On the main page in the NEWS section is the link to the student daily activity survey for the week of March 23 - 27.  On the FAMILIES page there is a subsection titled COVID-19 Resources & Links. We recently learned GCI is offering free access or upgrades. Learn more here: https://www.gci.com/offers/free-internet

Students are invited to participate in a daily activity challenge: submit this form after 3 PM each day to be eligible for weekly prizes.

Next week, Mrs. Biondich and Mrs. Atkins will be working on packets of materials for families. Please let us know if you have requests for any specific resources. Although most of our staff will continue to work remotely from home, we will have staff in the building during business hours. Please call before coming in.

Also happening next week, each advisor is scheduling an online meeting with their advisory class on Zoom, a video conferencing tool. Advisors will be sending links. Students can join via video, or call in with audio on a phone. This is an optional, informal way for advisors to check in, touch base, and provide a chance for students to socialize.

Below you will find a suggested schedule to structure the day, and the information from our teachers. We hope you enjoy the weekend, finding ways to get outdoors for fresh air and exercise while following the evolving guidelines on social distancing, staying away from public places and gatherings, and staying safe.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do to support you!

Mr. Mokelke & Staff

Staff messages and supplemental resources

MR. BIERER: 

Hey everybody!  This is Richard Bierer (aka, Mr. B).

I just wanted to give the opportunity to communicate with everyone and remind students that the best way to keep up with math topics is to log in to ALEKS for about 20 to 30 minutes a day (Monday through Friday).

I have posted the students login information on Google Classroom (only should be able to see their own) if they have forgotten their credentials.  If you want, please email me and I will supply you with that information.

Finally, next week I will be doing a Zoom meeting for students in my advisory.  This will be accessible through a link and do not need to have a Zoom account.  It will be a check in with all of the students and give them a chance to voice questions and concerns that I would be able to pass on.I miss all of my students and hope that everyone is doing well at home and staying safe.  Hopefully we can see each other again soon!  Thanks!

MS. DRAEGER:

6th grade Science: 

Quarter 4 is all about structures and the physics of buildings. There is 1 introductory assignment posted in google classroom to introduce students to bridges. Check google classroom every Monday to see what assignments are for that week. 

How to get to your child’s google classroom:

Follow this link: https://www.asdk12.org/domain/1758

Click on Google Apps

Ask student to login

Click on google classroom

Draeger’s Advisory Class: 

We will be having a live video chat next week on Wednesday at 2PM. Click the link in google classroom to join ! I can’t wait to hear from all of you. 

I created an Advisory Google Classroom; Class Code: uzztnto

MS. GABEL:

6th and 7th Grade: 

Go to your google classroom Social Studies section. There is a geography game you can play (please share your high score!) and you can use the code to join the Mini Society Elective and create a character sheet. More supplemental activities will be added, so please check often.  

Ms. Gabel's 6th Grade Advisory Students:

Please be sure to check your Advisory Google Classroom as well. We will be hosting a Zoom meeting next week; more details to come later.

MS. GOODMAN:

8th graders: 

Hello 8th grade students! I miss you all!  I hope you are able to get outside each day and see the days getting longer and warmer each day!

I have posted on Google Classroom a note about how you can check out the Covid outbreak on ArcGIS online and learn all sorts of amazing things.   I also posted info how to get access to ASD’s digital library from a librarian friend of mine. AND info about the Global March Book Madness!

Soon we will be starting our new unit -- which will be about Food Security.  How many of you are feeling “food secure” right now?  Check on google classroom for updates.  I plan to follow similar structures as to what we do in class -- as much as possible.  Once we get rolling with instruction again, I will be expecting you to go to the site 3x a week -- just like normal, {sorta kinda}.  I am looking forward to connecting with you all very soon!!  

Goodman's Advisory:  

Check a new google classroom advisory for info about meeting by Zoom next week!

Music students:

Hardly a better way to spend this wacky time than making music!!  Practice your bowing, scales and changing chords.  Find your favorite songs on line and learn how to play them! 

MR. HOLSOPPLE

Greetings, 7th grade science students!

Please log in to your Google Classroom to see a new classroom specifically for fourth quarter science. Supplemental materials are posted now, with more assignments to come. In addition, the link to the website has also been posted on the STrEaM Academy webpage. Please feel free to reach out in Google Classroom or via email with any questions, comments, or concerns. Stay healthy, everybody!

MS. KOTELMAN

Hey 6th and 7th ELA Students, 

If you are looking to keep practicing your ELA skills I only have two directions for you: keep reading and keep writing (for fun!) In my Google Classroom I have listed a way to check out digital library books from ASD if you are in need of reading material. I have also linked a list of 300 writing prompts. Find a random number generator, a 10 minute timer, and “write on.”

MS. KREJCA

See my Google Classroom for information on supplemental math games and activities for the week of March 23rd.  If we transition to distance education starting March 30th, assigned tasks will appear and will be required.  Thanks, all!

MR. MOZEN

Hello Stream PE Students,

We hope everyone is happy and healthy.  We have posted an activity to help you from getting cabin fever for the time being.  Please feel free to join in!  We hope to encourage you guys to still remain active while practicing social distancing.  As we move forward with distance learning look for a more health focused 

MR. PERKINS

Greetings 8th Grade SS,

Please log in to your Google Classroom and look for updated supplemental material.  Some supplemental  materials are posted now, with more assignments to come!  Woohoo.  As we proceed forward with distance learning, we will begin our Alaska Studies unit in the near future.  Remember this is going to be art focused.  Hopefully this will provide you with some therapeutic release as we practice social distancing. Please feel free to reach out in Google Classroom or via email with any questions, comments, or concerns. Stay healthy, everybody!

Perkins Advisory

We will be having a live video chat next week on Wednesday at 2PM. Click the link in google classroom to join!   I can’t wait to hear from all of you. 

I created an Advisory Google Classroom; Class Code: ocduqnu

MRS. SMITH

8th Grade ELA:

Go to your ELA Google Classroom with Smith to see a list of supplemental (not graded) learning opportunities.  Check Google Classroom often to see updates and new resources.  If the closure is extended past March 30, I will use this Google Classroom to post learning videos and graded assignments! :) 

7th Grade ELA with Smith:

Go to your "ELA MTSS 7th Gr" Google Classroom with Smith to see a list of supplemental (not graded) learning opportunities.  Check Google Classroom often to see updates and new resources.  If the closure is extended past March 30, I will use this Google Classroom to post learning videos and graded assignments! :) 

6th Grade ELA with Smith:

Go to your "Inside 6th Gr" Google Classroom with Smith to see a list of supplemental (not graded) learning opportunities.  Check Google Classroom often to see updates and new resources.  If the closure is extended past March 30, I will use this Google Classroom to post learning videos and graded assignments! :) 

MS. STAKER

All students have an ALEKS, Math Whizz or Prodigy account that you can work on daily (15-20 minutes per day).  Let me know if you need your log in information. 

Please visit google classroom for updates and links.  Here are some of the skills you can practice at home via video and practice links:

Math 6

-Solve Addition and Subtraction Equations 

-Solve Multiplication and Division Equations

Math 7 

-Solids and Volume of Prisms 

-Surface Area

Geometry

-Similar Triangles

-Special Right Triangles