August 8th, 2022
Dear STrEaM Families,
We’ve reached August, and the start of school is right around the corner. The fall lottery has run and we’re now in the open enrollment period. Most of our seats are filled: However, we’ve reserved select seats to gender-balance some cohorts: if you know any interested families, have them call us for more information. We are especially seeking 6th grade girls. #GirlsInSTEM
Important Dates
- Wednesday, August 10th: APC Meeting 5:30 PM
- Monday, August 15th: Teachers return to work
- Thursday, August 18th: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Welcome Week activities
- Friday, August 19: Welcome Week schedule & activities
Registration and Enrollment
New to ASD students (or returning after an absence from ASD) must enroll.
EVERY student must register: this is done annually. If you have not completed online registration for this school year, please do so immediately.
Academic Policy Committee (APC)
Charter schools are governed by an “Academic Policy Committee” or APC. STrEaM’s APC meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM. The next APC meeting is this week, August 10th at 5:30 PM.
Welcome new STrEaM Staff!
STrEaM is excited to welcome five new members to the staff! Each of them will be featured in a “staff spotlight” later this fall. Our new team members:
Savanah Forsythe, Math (Pre-Algebra) and Art
Stephanie Olendorff, Math 6 &7, Algebra and Geometry
Rebekah Hayden, 7th ELA/Social Studies
Emily Wesley, 8th ELA/Social Studies
Amy Purevsuren, Electives
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.
Every person who VOLUNTEERS for ASD must sign up EVERY YEAR. Please do this now so you are already approved when we need you! COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (link)
Volunteer Drivers Needed!
Due to the shortage of bus drivers, we need parent drivers more than ever for our TREKs and adventures. If you are willing to be a driver, please complete the form on the ASD website (linked here) as soon as possible and provide Sylvia with: driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance. The online form must be submitted to ASD 7-10 days prior to driving students.
Drop-off and Pick-Up
- Drop off begins at 7:45 AM. Follow cones & staff directions. Pull as far forward as possible.
- Students will line up outside until 8 AM.
- Pick up begins at 3:00 M/T/TH/F, and 12:00 on Wednesdays. Call for early pick up. Pull as far forward as possible, filling space in front of you. You may also find a spot to park and wait.
- It is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone.
- Drive slowly in the neighborhood & watch for pedestrians & bicycles: many students walk to and from school.
X-C Running
X-C running will begin with the start of the school year. Please follow the link and fill out the link to the required forms if interested in participating: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/14715
Lunch at STrEaM
We do not have a lunch program or lunchroom: students must bring a sack lunch. Lunch is generally outdoors unless the weather is prohibitive. We keep emergency lunches on hand, and ask for support with providing these: LUNCH DONATIONS
General School Policies
Everyone who walks through our doors will treat others with dignity and respect.
All ASD policies as outlined in the student handbook apply to our school.
Students may bring personal electronic devices: our policy is “off and away during the day.”
We allow students to wear hats, but ask the hoods be down in the building for safety reasons.
Appropriate and safe conduct is especially important outdoors and off-campus: infractions will result in loss of these privileges.
Specials
Students will select their “Special” Thursday afternoon electives during Welcome Week.
Options will include: Yearbook, Ultimate Frisbee, Multiple Intelligences, Lego Wars, Math Art, Photography, Nature Discovery, and Leadership. These change quarterly.
We're excited to start the school year and to work with our amazing families and students. Communication is important to us: call, email or come by if you have questions or need support.
Quyana!
Adam Mokelke, Principal mokelke_adam@asdk12.org
Megan Gatlin, Assistant Principal gatlin_megan@asdk12.org
Amy Bonertz, Counselor bonertz_amy@asdk12.org
Syliva Biondich, Administrative Assistant biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org
(907) 742-9000
