A Message from the Principal/CEO:
GET READY FOR MEWA DIGITAL DOMINATION! This game is a Scavenger Hunt to explore the online communities of MEWA. How do you play? Students— Click this link: Digital Domination to access the entry form. Note: you will need to login with your MEWA username. Fill in all of the blanks, questions, and responses by exploring our MEWA digital presence. You will need to access our website (mewebacademy.org), our blog (gbwa-announcements.blogspot.com), our Facebook Page (facebook.com/MEWebAcademy), our Twitter profile (twitter.com/MEWebAcademy), and our Pinterest profile (pinterest.com/MEWebAcademy). All responses must be received by 3/18 and will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate for the Family Fun Center! The winner will be announced on 3/19 and the prize must be claimed by 3/21. Have fun and thanks for playing our Digital Domination game!
Daylight saving time 2014 will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, when most U.S. states will spring forward an hour. Time will fall back to standard time again on Sunday, November 2, when DST ends.
Please note that our Spring Break begins on March 24th. In the Brain Honey student assignment calendar, there are assignments due during this week. Please note that we cannot change this as explained below regarding our dynamic scheduling system. So, our suggestion is that some of the assignments be completed prior to the break and some can be completed after the break to stay on pace. Of course a student may choose to work during this period, but know that staff will be unavailable. We have corrected the system relative to assignments showing due dates on weekends. We are working with Brain Honey to resolve this issue for next school year.
Daylight saving time 2014 will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, when most U.S. states will spring forward an hour. Time will fall back to standard time again on Sunday, November 2, when DST ends.
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| Students building pinhole cameras in Ms. Powell's class! |
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| . . . and having a good time! |
Seniors: Now's the time to turn in your Senior pictures for the yearbook. Photos should be a head shot or upper body. Grab a friend to take your picture and have some fun. If sending from a smart phone, use the medium size (121kb) Send pictures to Kari Clayton at clayton2@mewebacademy.org
Please note that it is time for students to begin their state testing (OAKS) and show up for scheduled tests and time! Attending and taking the test is required and very important as the school is evaluated on student results and attendance in the state report card. Being present for the test is included in the contract that many parents and students signed during your welcome meeting.
HAVEN'T PASSED THE OAKS YET? Well, this one's for you. The math department is offering Work Samples (and Local Performance Based Assessments) every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. If you are a Senior (or Junior) and have struggled to pass the OAKS test, you will want to make one of these sessions. Passing the math OAKS OR two math Work Samples is one requirement for graduation. Seniors should especially heed this advice as they prepare for graduation. Contact Mr. Kitchens or Mrs. Riehl for further information, or click on "Work Sample Sign UP" below to go to the RSVP (sign up) form and sign up for a date:
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You may have noticed that you now have assignments due on weekends and school breaks. This is due to our dynamic scheduling system, which supports individual learning plans. Unfortunately, we cannot change these due dates to regular school dates on a grand scale. But remember that our due dates are guidelines, not necessarily strict requirements. So, if you are completing assignments within a couple of days of these due dates, you are staying on track. If you have assignments that are due on Saturday, aim to complete them on Friday. If you have assignments due on Sunday, plan to complete them on Monday.
One new feature of this dynamic scheduling is the ability to select your course end date. While you cannot choose to work later than the end of the school year (June 6th), if you are trying to complete the class early, this is a helpful tool. In your grade book (in your class), you'll see a calendar icon. If you click on it, you will be able to see the target end date that your teacher chose, and could opt to choose an earlier one for yourself. (See the image below).
Students of the Month for February:
Ryan Rangel
Davien Williams
Olena Kozhevnikova
Daniel Pinchuk
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| Ryan Rangel, February Student of the Month with Ms. Calhoun! |
Most Improved Students for February:
Carl Behunin
Jessica Pitsul
Announcements:
Help the volunteer club get the community garden started for the year! We will be working toward moving fill dirt and the raised bed to our new, bigger plot. The weather should be nice, so come out and help us beautify our new space. We will meet at the school at 1:30 pm to 3 pm on Wednesday, March 12. Contact Ms Hathaway with any questions.
We now have a new and growing FAQ Page for MEWA students and parents. Here you will see questions, answers, and how-to videos related to a variety of common issues. From our home page, www.mewebacademy.org, find the Student/Parent FAQ on the center button bar.
Local Performance Based Assessments (formerly Work Samples) are offered every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. If you are a senior without a math class in need of passing the Essential Skill in Math in order to graduate then you will want to plan on attending one of these. Contact Mr. Kitchens or Mrs. Riehl for further information.
Writing Work Sample opportunity for seniors on March 19th at 4:00 PM.
More Math Lab Hours! Ms. Norrander will be hosting math labs on Thursdays from 10:00 - 12:00 in the math room. Bring your math questions and we'll find a solution!
Have you tried yoga before? Do you want to improve your strength, flexibility and balance? Then join Ms. Norrander on Thursday's from 12:15 - 1:00 for Yoga Time in classroom 2. This is a fun, non-competitive activity for all members of MEWA. Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel. Contact Ms. Norrander if you have any questions, norrander@mewebacademy.org.
Seniors!!
Now is the time to get your cap and gown ordered for graduation. Pick up your packet in the office or order directly through Josten's at (503) 255-7120.
Mr. Ellsberg has created a youtube channel for his weekly Techtown video cast. You can follow him every Tuesday here: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8Gtv4Bpr9SjA33hMRkD5Q
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
Sincerely,
David L. Gray, Ph.D.
Principal/CEO
Metro East Web Academy
503-258-4790
