In last week’s
Principal Message, Dr. Gray mentioned some words from Principal, Hershel Olmstead that struck a few chords with the mission of the new
Metro East Web Academy. “What
we need is a school where we are welcomed, and valued for who we are, where
there are many talents that are recognized and praised. We need a place where we are encouraged to
try new things, take risks, and making mistakes is accepted as normal learning”
(Principal, Hershel Olmstead). How does this resonate with MEWA, our
students, our teachers, our parents and guardians, our friends, and our
community? As we transition into our new
location with a new name and updated learning software, MEWA upholds the
tradition of providing exceptional online education. Our curriculum is designed to be completed
online, but our teachers and academic counselors are available on-site to assist
students as needed. This structure
allows students to deepen their learning and development through face to face
support from their teachers, without the distractions of the traditional
classroom.
Both students at MEWA and the Gresham community benefit
from the dynamic learning environment of our school. Students are able to participate in field
trips that allow them to interact, engage with, and better understand the
community in which they live.
Additionally, MEWA seeks to reach out to local businesses as partners to
share their experiences, resources, and ideas with our students. The end goal is to encourage our students to
develop academically and as active members of the communities in which they
live. We encourage our students to reach
out and take on new challenges as a part of their overall learning and personal
growth. As an organization, we strive to
embody what we hope for in each of our students. MEWA, above all, is a place
for learning, for trying, for thinking, and for growing.
Important
Announcements…
Science Test Prep Session:
Wednesday, December 4th from 1-2pm.
Check out our web page! We now have a button in the top right corner labeled
"How are we doing?" We care what 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: Please bring in your box tops. More
information is available at http://www.boxtops4education.com/all-about-boxtops
Toy Drive! 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 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.
Upcoming Field Trips:
Portland-Milwaukie Lite Rail Project site (December 4, 2013, 11 am - 3 pm)
Join us on a great opportunity to explore a current
real-world, large project going on in Portland -- it's the Portland-Milwaukie
Lite Rail Project Site -- West Segment. We'll bus from MEWA, departing at 11
am, returning at 3 pm.
Remember the ME in MEWA; at Metro East you
come first.
