December 9, 2013
A Message from the Principal/CEO:
The Oregon Department of Education released the new report cards for Oregon’s K-12 public schools this fall. The annual report cards provide parents and community members with an overview of each school’s performance in the areas of academic achievement, attendance or graduation, participation in state testing, other school statistics, and an overall school rating. Please remember that this report is a summary of some indicators of school performance. No single report can tell the whole story of a school’s educational program, or the people who work and learn there. To truly learn about our school, you are encouraged to visit. Working together, we can ensure every one of our students is prepared for success!
You can access our report card at this link.
We also have hard copies available in our office. If you have questions or concerns relating to our report card, please do not hesitate to call or drop in.
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| Ms. Hathaway supporting a student! |
Weather related school closures and late start:
As we transition into the winter season, it is important for parents and students to know where to get information concerning our closures and two-hour late starts. MEWA will follow the Gresham-Barlow School District decision-making process. Please watch for media alerts from Gresham-Barlow School District and monitor their web page. If the district closes schools, our office will be closed. Our students will still be expected to work on closure days and teachers will continue with teaching and communication. If the district decides to have a late start, then we will begin our day at 11:00 AM.
Announcement:
New open lab hours beginning Monday December 2nd:
· Wednesday: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
· Thursday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
We have changed the open lab time so that we may give teachers an opportunity to work with students individually by appointment and/or do scheduled synchronous small and large group instruction in person or via video conferencing. Lab sessions are open to all content areas and student specific support. Teachers will schedule special sessions for specific content support. Teachers’ schedules and office hours will not change. Feel free to schedule appointments with your teachers. All of our clubs and activities for students will continue, but some times may change.
School will be closed at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 13, 2013.
**Graduation Packets are due December 13th @ 12:00 noon.**
Students of the Month for December:
Kevin Enders
Emma Muhr
Most Improved Students for December:
Cheyenne McNutt
Amber Williamson
School will be closed at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 13, 2013.
**Graduation Packets are due December 13th @ 12:00 noon.**
Students of the Month for December:
Kevin Enders
Emma Muhr
Most Improved Students for December:
Cheyenne McNutt
Amber Williamson
The Oregon Virtual Schools organization is sponsoring a Capital Day in Salem on February 4th to meet with legislators and advocate for virtual schools. More information can be found on http://www.oregonvirtualschools.org/.
Check out our web page -- we now have a button in the top right corner labeled "How are we doing?". We care about what our parents and students feel about our school. Please let us know your thoughts.
Box Tops for the Box Tops for Education program:
Box Tops for Education® is one of the nation’s largest school fundraising loyalty programs and has been helping schools succeed since 1996. With over 250 participating products, it’s an easy way for schools to earn cash for the things they need.
- Over 90,000 K-8 schools participate nationwide
- Each Box Tops coupon is worth 10¢ and they add up fast!
- Schools can use their Box Tops cash to buy whatever they need most, from books to field trips to playgrounds.
- So far, America’s schools have earned over $525 million from Box Tops…and counting.*
Please bring in your box tops. More information is available at http://www.boxtops4education.com/all-about-boxtops
The CSU (Christian Student Union) club will be collecting toys for the KGW Great Toy Drive this year. Please drop off unwrapped toys and we will get them to KGW.
Immunizations!!! This clinic is available to provide the required immunizations for school attendance:
December 18, 2013
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rosa Parks School
8960 N. Woolsey
Portland, OR 97203
MEWA has formed a parent booster/advocacy group. Participation in this group is open to all MEWA parents, grandparents, guardians, and staff members. The focus of this group will be to organize and support activities that promote our school and provide enrichment and growth opportunities for students and staff. The next meeting is December 11th at 5:30 PM at MEWA. Snacks and refreshments are provided.
We make many announcements and provide additional information concerning our program and activities available for students on our social media sites. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at the following links:
Sincerely,
David L. Gray, Ph.D.
Principal/CEO
Metro East Web Academy
503-258-4790
