Rapids Report 9-6-22

 The Rapids Report

September 5th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

We hope you’ve enjoyed our first long weekend! It is fall in Alaska, a beautiful time of year. This month we will be outdoors as much as possible, including our annual trips to Arctic Valley. These are special events for our school, a day in the outdoors picking berries, hiking, building community and appreciation for our environment. Our first X-C meet is this week as well- GO RAPIDS!  

Weekly Schedule

9/5 Monday:  NO SCHOOL

9/6 Tuesday: Block day “A” Advisory and periods 1-4

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/7 Wednesday: Early Release Projects Day. Advisory and PBL, release at 12:00

• X-C Running Practice 7:00 AM 

• Last day for MAP make-up testing 

• Art Club and Homework Club

9/8 Thursday: Block day “B” Advisory and periods 5-8 (P. 8: Specials)

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

9/9 Friday: Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C Meet at Service 5:30 PM

Enrollment

STrEaM has seats available for 6th grade students! Interested families can call, email or stop by for more information. Please let us know if you need posters, flyers or information to share. Students who refer a student who enrolls with us receive a STrEaM hoodie!  #EXPLORERSWANTED

X-C Running

Our first meet is at Service this Friday, at 5:30 PM!

Think Pink Relays are 10/03/22 - support our team by (link) purchasing a THINK PINK shirt 

Arctic Valley TREKs

Grade-level groups are heading to Arctic Valley this month! This is our classic STrEaM beginning of the year field trip where students hike, pick berries, and enjoy time in the alpine environment. Electronic permission forms can be found on our school website’s homepage or here. Please complete a permission form for your student asap!

Each grade level will visit Arctic Valley on the following dates:

8th Grade - Tuesday 9/13

7th Grade - Thursday 9/15

6th Grade - Thursday 9/22

We need parent chaperones!  If you are interested in being a chaperone for one of the above dates or have any questions, please contact gatlin_megan@asdk12.org. We do have a couple volunteers for the 7th & 6th grade TREKs already: Thank you to those volunteers. 

There is still room for more and we NEED parent chaperones for the 8th grade. If you have not yet completed the ASD online volunteer application, please do so asap! 

Social-Emotional Learning

SEL lessons happen in Advisory on Wednesday each week. Topic this week- Positive Values 

General School Policies: Dress Code

Parents/Guardians please help us by making sure that your students are dress appropriately for school and for the weather.  Students should be prepared to go outside every day. Students should also be dressed in a manner that does not detract from or disrupt the learning environment. Clothing that is too revealing, promotes violence, gangs, drugs, alcohol or weapons is not allowed. If a student is dressed inappropriately they will be asked to change or cover up and parents shall be notified. 

Picture Day

Picture day is Monday, September 12th! 

Drop-off and Pick-Up

• 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 & watch for pedestrians & bicycles: many of our students walk to and from school. 

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. Call or email with any questions! Next APC Meeting is NEXT Wednesday, September 14th. 

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

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

Rapids Report for 8-29-22

 The Rapids Report

August 29th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

We’ve completed our first full week of school, settling into our schedule and routines. Can you believe this is the last week of August? Fall is usually a beautiful time in Alaska, so we are holding out hope the rain will subside in September for all of our outdoor learning and adventures, including TREKS to Arctic Valley. We’re off to a great start for this school year!

If you are interested in Wednesday after school learning lab, contact us to sign up. This is a focused, academic study hall/homework time. Students will be expected to work on academics during this time, and will not be able to attend if they are disruptive or off task. 

This week we are MAP testing in Advisory on Tuesday and Thursday. MAP is a nationally normed test in Math and Reading, giving us valuable data on students which allow us to better support their learning. 

Next week: NO SCHOOL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH

Enrollment

STrEaM has seats available for 6th grade students! Interested families can call, email or stop by for more information. Please let us know if you need posters, flyers or information to share. Students who refer a student who enrolls with us receive a STrEaM hoodie!  #EXPLORERSWANTED

Weekly Schedule

Monday:  Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Tuesday: Block day “A” Advisory and periods 1-4

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

• MAP TESTING: READING

Wednesday: Early Release Projects Day. Advisory (SEL TOPIC: Summer Reflection)  and PBL, release at 12:00

• X-C Running Practice 7:00 AM 

• Art Club 12:15-2:00

• Learning Lab 12:15-2:00 

Thursday: Block day “B” Advisory and periods 5-8 (P. 8: Specials)

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

• MAP TESTING: MATH

Friday: Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C: No practice

X-C Running

X-C Running team is off to a strong start.  Back to back years with a 40-student team!  Thank you families for all the support so far.  If willing and able we are still taking snack donations.  Please speak to Coach Perkins if looking for suggestions. Please see the following link for the  XC Meet Schedule.  No Practice Friday 9/2

Drop-off and Pick-Up

Try to maintain two lanes: inside lane for pick up/drop off, outside lane for passing and exiting. 

Pull as far forward as possible before stopping. Please do not stop to pick up or drop off if there is space in front of you to pull forward. Pulling as far forward as possible reduces traffic back-up. 

Picture Day

Picture day is Monday, September 12th! 

Arctic Valley TREKs

We were able to secure bussing for all grades to take a TREK to Arctic Valley! This is a classic STrEaM beginning of the year field trip where students hike, pick berries, and enjoy time in the alpine environment. Electronic permission forms will be coming soon!

Each grade level will visit Arctic Valley on the following dates:

8th Grade - Tuesday 9/13

7th Grade - Thursday 9/15

6th Grade - Thursday 9/22

We need parent chaperones!  If you are interested in being a chaperone for one of the above dates, please contact gatlin_megan@asdk12.org. If you have not yet completed the ASD online volunteer application, please do so asap! 

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. Call or email with any questions! Next APC Meeting Wednesday, September 14th. 

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)

Thank you for supporting our program. We’re honored that you chose STrEaM Academy. 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

Chris Krejca, Special Education krejca_christine@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

 The Rapids Report

August 22nd, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

After an incredible first two days of welcoming orientation and team-building activities, we are now headed into our first full week of school. We’re excited to get rolling with our regular classes and schedule. Remind students to bring lunch and dress for the weather: we go outside every day!

Weekly schedule

Monday:  Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Tuesday: Block day “A” Advisory and periods 1-4

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Wednesday: Early Release Projects Day. Advisory (SEL TOPIC: Summer Reflection)  and PBL, release at 12:00

• X-C Running Practice 7:00 AM 

• Art Club and Homework Club begins

Thursday: Block day “B” Advisory and periods 5-8 (P. 8: Specials)

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

Friday: Full day, periods 1-7

• X-C Running Practice 3:15 PM Room 6

X-C Running

JOB POSTING: STrEaM is seeking an assistant coach. Apply in person or by email with Mr. Mokelke.

The X-C team is full, with 6 on the waitlist. Parent volunteers needed! Practice begins Monday 8/22, at 3:15 in room 6. For more information contact Coach Perkins at perkins_scott@asdk12.org

After School Clubs

Homework Club and Art Club will be offered on Wednesdays starting this week. 

Art Club, with guest teacher Donna Breeden, will be held from 12:10 to 2:00 in Room 4 on Wednesdays.  Art Club is limited to 7th and 8th grade, as 6th graders have an Art elective. Follow the LINK to sign up for Art Club beginning Wednesday August 24th: https://forms.gle/xPLGUoySNdWKeqjX7 

Drop-off and Pick-Up

ALWAYS PULL AS FAR FORWARD AS POSSIBLE BEFORE STOPPING TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF. 

• Drop off begins at 7:45 AM. Follow the cones and staff directions. Students will line up outside until 8 AM. 

• Pick up begins at 3:00 on M/T/TH/F, and at 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. 

• Drive slowly in the neighborhood & watch for pedestrians & bicycles: many of our students walk to and from school. 

• It is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

Due to the shortage of bus drivers, we need parent drivers more than ever to continue 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.  

MAP Testing  

MAP Testing will begin next week. All students will take the reading MAP test on Tuesday August 30th and the math MAP test on Thursday September 1st. Please ensure your student gets plenty of rest the night before and eats a hearty breakfast to best prepare for the test. 

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

Registration and Enrollment

We have open seats available in 6th grade. Students who refer a new student receive a STrEaM hoodie if that student is accepted! Please refer interested families to call us. #ExplorersWanted! 

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

https://www.asdk12.org/stream

School starts tomorrow!

 The Rapids Report

August 17th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

Tomorrow. August 18th, is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! We are so excited to kick off the school year with our students. We will have “welcome week” activities the first two days, beginning with a school-wide assembly at 8 AM Thursday. Students will then go to advisory for team building, and will meet all their teachers in mini-classes. 

On Friday students will start the day in Advisory, then go to their Grade-Level Projects teachers for outdoor exploration and community project activities. 

Please help students remember to bring a lunch, dress for the weather, and be prepared to go outside. Write names on the inside of jackets and gear, and on water bottles and lunch boxes. 

Drop-off and Pick-Up

Drop off begins at 7:45 AM. Follow the cones and staff directions.

Pull as far forward as possible before stopping. Students will line up outside until 8 AM. 

It is unlawful to be on electronic devices while driving in a school zone. 

Drive slowly in the neighborhood & watch for pedestrians & bicycles: many of our students walk to and from school. 

Pick up begins at 3:00 on M/T/TH/F, and at 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. 

“Special” Electives

Students will select their “Special” elective on Thursday in Advisory during Welcome Week. Specials are held period 8 on Thursdays. Options will include: Yearbook, Ultimate Frisbee, Improv, Lego Wars, Math Art, Photography, Nature Discovery, and Leadership. 

X-C Running

X-C running will begin Monday, August 22nd.  Practices will be from 3:10-4:30.  Wednesday practices will be in the mornings before school at 7:00.  Please follow the link and fill out the link to the required forms if interested in participating https://www.asdk12.org/Page/14715 

Contact Coach Perkins at perkins_scott@asdk12.org

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. 

Volunteers Needed!

ASA needs parent volunteers to support walking field trips and off-campus activities. 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)

Lunch at STrEaM

Students must bring a sack lunch. We do not have a lunch program or lunchroom: Lunch is generally outdoors unless the weather is prohibitive. We keep emergency lunches on hand, and ask for support with providing these: LUNCH DONATIONS

School Policies 

• Everyone who walks through our doors will treat others with dignity and respect

• Dress for the weather: We go outside every day! 

• Device policy: “off and away during the day.” 

• Phones, earphones, earbuds, airpods, devices must be put away and only used with permission

• Students may wear hats. Hoods must be down when in the building for safety reasons 

• Appropriate and safe conduct is especially important outdoors and off-campus: infractions will result in loss of off campus privileges

• All ASD policies as outlined in the student handbook apply to our school

Let’s get this school year started!

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

https://www.asdk12.org/stream