Welcome to Stream Team!
Stream Team is an advisory elective that each student will take for one quarter during the school year. The Siuslaw School District is thrilled to be able to continue to provide this experience to its students. The Stream Team program has existed since 1995, and continues to thrive today through district and grant funded support. Even through times when money was short, this program has been able to get students outside the classroom and involved in the community through field experiences and an education that is so relevant where we live. In 6th grade students will focus on the water: The watershed, streams, rivers, estuary and ocean, and of course the plants and animals that live within. In 7th grade students will shift their focus to ecology and land use, seeing all of the relationships that are so important to the health of our local ecosystem. Both these classes are offered on a quarterly basis, are graded A-F with focus being on the quizzes and tests, interactive notebook, final project, and all students have the opportunity to participate, so participation is graded as well. This year we will be able to go on 3 field trips per quarter, depending on the size of the trips, weather, and of course the students and parent volunteers. There are a few factors that determine how successful our field experiences are:
I am looking forward to working with you this quarter, and I know we’re going to have a fantastic time both inside the classroom and out and about! I will have field trip dates solidified soon and will let you know of those dates and locations as soon as possible. Parents, feel free to email me now to secure a spot to volunteer on one trip or all of them! Best Regards, McKenzie Perry (Siuslaw Stream Team, Class of 2002)
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