Friday, September 26, 2014

Principal's Message




Our Mission:
The Metro East Web Academy provides a technology-rich 21st century learning model that ensures student success in a rapidly evolving learning, work, and community environment. 

A Message from the Principal/CEO:

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student:


This week in our mentor seminar class each student created a Google Drawing that was their "Spark", images that represents them. Here is "My Spark" to share with you. Please share your own sparks on our Facebook page or on our app under Shark Cam. - Dr. Gray




Our 2nd Parent Group last night was a success and we look forward to many more over the coming months so if you missed don't worry there will be many more to come.

We were  all thoroughly impressed by two MEWA students 
Markquise and Hunter who both gave speeches and answered many questions from parents. They discussed student strategies for success, way to advocate for themselves, and ways to be involved within our school and community such as Music Club, Chess Club, Running Club, and our Community Garden to name a few.

We also want to remind everyone about the upcoming Teddy Bear Parade tomorrow that MEWA staff, parents, and students will be walking in, all are welcome!

Here is the link for more info regarding the parade, details will also be emailed from MEWA today.

http://www.sigresham.org/teddybearparade/

This year we are requiring parents to log in to our parent check-in link and record whether or not their student has met the minimum number of assignments (one assignment per course per week) for the week.  

We want to remind you that this is a requirement for your student to be included in the MEWA program as explained during the welcome meeting with your counselor and in the agreement that all parents and students sign in that meeting.  This is for web academy students only.

We believe that it is crucial that parents partner with us as we work to make each student successful.  If you have questions, please give Nichole Steele a call at 503-258-4803 or 503-660-8413.  Please go to the following link and fill out the parent check-in by 4:30 pm each Monday: Parent Check-In Link  The link can also be accessed through our MEWA app!

Our students and staff at work!!





Announcements:

Commas save lives.



Come learn about commas from 10-11 on Thursday, October 2nd. You will earn extra credit in your English class. 









In October students have the opportunity to take the PSAT.  The PSAT is a multiple-choice test taken by about 3.4 million high school students every year and it includes math, critical reading and writing questions.  It's a great way to get ready for the SAT and ACT exams.  Either the SAT or ACT is required for admission into 4 year colleges and universities. 
So, if you're a MEWA student and want to sign up for the PSAT here's what you do:
Where:  If you live in the Gresham HS boundary sign up at the Bookkeeper's office at Gresham HS.  If you live in any other high school boundary go to Sam Barlow HS and sign up at their Bookkeeper's office.
When:  Go sign up next week (September 29th-October 3rd).  The PSAT test will take place on Wednesday, October 15th in the morning.  Get specific information about the test date from the school you sign up at.
How Much?:  The cost of the test is $14, but the State of Oregon pays the cost for 10th graders. 
If you have any questions please contact your MEWA school counselor.

Doyle Gates, a new student to MEWA recently found a program to help write math expressions on Google Docs. He dropped by MEWA to give a quick explanation with Mr. Ellsberg.

Hi My name is Debi Lorence.



I am the new Community Development Consultant at MEWA.

I am looking for students to join in the Teddy Bear Parade this Saturday. Just walking with the school banner and school t-shirts if they have them.
http://www.sigresham.org/teddybearparade/  I heard you might be able to help me walk in the parade.
Park at the Gresham High school parking lot.
Please meet me at the Flag in front of the East Hill Church at 9:00am on Saturday.  If you have a MEWA t-shirt please wear it.
We will be staged in the red zone number 15.  
Between 9:15-9:30, we need to be in our red zone.

We will walk together and the parade should be over by 11:45.
Thank you for your help!

MAP Testing
Greetings students! As you know, Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is required for all students, but this is very good because it is a wonderful learning tool. MAP helps you and your teacher identify your strength areas and those areas in which you may struggle.  Watch this quick video to learn more about MAPS!  Beginning, 9/1, all students will take the following tests:
1.  Reading 6+ MAP
2.  Language MAP
3.  Math 6+ MAP

To RSVP for your Reading & Language and Math MAP test sessions, go to the following link: 




eAspire Update:

eAspire is a mentorship program for high school students who are interested in learning about educational and career opportunities. Students who sign up for the program are paired with a mentor who is trained in helping students with college applications, financial aid paperwork, vocational training opportunities and more.  Student who apply must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and be able to communicate using email.  If you are interested in the program please contact Brian Baker at 503-258-4796 for more details.   

Youth Summit!!

Please join us for this amazing event to have your voice heard about youth's needs. 
For more information, please contact Sam May-Varas at MEWA.

We need walkers for the Teddy Bear Parade next Saturday.
Please email Debi Lorence if you would like to be a part of the parade. 


MEWA Lunch Program

Metro East Web Academy
School Lunch Program

Metro East Web Academy will be offering school lunch for the 2014-15 school year.

What: MEWA School Lunch Program

Where: CAL Lunch Room - Meet in the front of the CAL school or in the MEWA lobby at 10:40am and sign in with a MEWA staff member and the group will walk into CAL as a group.

When: Tuesday – Friday (Beginning September 2, 2014)
            10:40am – 11:00am

High School Lunch Prices: 2014-15

Full Price: $2.50
Student Reduced Prices: $.40

Please have cash available to pay for your lunch unless you have qualified for free lunch.
If you wish to set up an account, please contact nutrition services at 503-261-4590 to discuss options.


Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:


Download your app for your iPhone or Droid from Itunes and Google Play by selecting the following:


 
 
Select for iPhone                                                                                                   





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David L. Gray, Ph.D.
Principal/CEO
Metro East Web Academy

503-258-4790



Saturday, September 20, 2014

Principal's Message




Our Mission:
The Metro East Web Academy provides a technology-rich 21st century learning model that ensures student success in a rapidly evolving learning, work, and community environment. 

A Message from the Principal/CEO:

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student:

This year we are requiring parents to log in to our parent check-in link and record whether or not their student has met the minimum number of assignments (one assignment per course per week) for the week.  

We want to remind you that this is a requirement for your student to be included in the MEWA program as explained during the welcome meeting with your counselor and in the agreement that all parents and students sign in that meeting.  This is for web academy students only.

We believe that it is crucial that parents partner with us as we work to make each student successful.  If you have questions, please give Nichole Steele a call at 503-258-4803 or 503-660-8413.  Please go to the following link and fill out the parent check-in by 4:30 pm each Monday: Parent Check-In Link

Our students and staff at work!!





Announcements:


MAP Testing
Greetings students! As you know, Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is required for all students, but this is very good because it is a wonderful learning tool. MAP helps you and your teacher identify your strength areas and those areas in which you may struggle.  Watch this quick video to learn more about MAPS!  Beginning, 9/1, all students will take the following tests:
1.  Reading 6+ MAP
2.  Language MAP
3.  Math 6+ MAP

To RSVP for your Reading & Language and Math MAP test sessions, go to the following link: 




eAspire Update:

eAspire is a mentorship program for high school students who are interested in learning about educational and career opportunities. Students who sign up for the program are paired with a mentor who is trained in helping students with college applications, financial aid paperwork, vocational training opportunities and more.  Student who apply must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and be able to communicate using email.  If you are interested in the program please contact Brian Baker at 503-258-4796 for more details.   

Youth Summit!!

Please join us for this amazing event to have your voice heard about youth's needs. 
For more information, please contact Sam May-Varas at MEWA. 

Don't forget that Picture Day is Tuesday, September 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Remember, if you don't want your id card picture in the yearbook, please come in and have your picture taken. There is no charge to have a picture taken. The only charge is if you want to order pictures.

We need walkers for the Teddy Bear Parade next Saturday.
Please email Debi Lorence if you would like to be a part of the parade. 


High School English Lab First Session: Using Google Docs for Writing
When: Thursday, September 18 from 9 am to 11 am
Where: MEWA, Classroom 1

Do you understand the basics of using a Google Doc for your writing assignments, but want to learn more? Ms Hathaway and Mrs. Struyk-Bonn will teach you tricks and tools for using Google Doc in written assignments: research tools, add-ons, formatting tools, and more. Contact Ms Hathaway with any questions.

MEWA Lunch Program

Metro East Web Academy
School Lunch Program

Metro East Web Academy will be offering school lunch for the 2014-15 school year.

What: MEWA School Lunch Program

Where: CAL Lunch Room - Meet in the front of the CAL school or in the MEWA lobby at 10:40am and sign in with a MEWA staff member and the group will walk into CAL as a group.

When: Tuesday – Friday (Beginning September 2, 2014)
            10:40am – 11:00am

High School Lunch Prices: 2014-15

Full Price: $2.50
Student Reduced Prices: $.40

Please have cash available to pay for your lunch unless you have qualified for free lunch.
If you wish to set up an account, please contact nutrition services at 503-261-4590 to discuss options.

Chess Club is back at MEWA -- we start back up on Wednesday, Sep 17, from 2-3:15 pm. Some of you will notice that we had to move the day from Thursday to Wednesday. Well, after a summer of rest, I sure hope you're ready to dive back into some chess. It should be a really good year, especially as you return as champs (i..,remember how the students overcame the staff in last Spring's seasons finale! I understand the staff is working hard to improve on their skills. For instance, our Principal has a board in his office now.) Anyway, I look forward to seeing you all on Sep 17th! 
~ Mr. Kitchens

Video Game Design using Art & Math begins Tuesday, Sep 9th (10 - 11 am). We will be meeting virtually in Adobe Connect. Check the syllabus for the Adobe Connect link. Also, make sure to go through the preparation steps in the syllabus by the day before, just to make sure your computer is ready to go. Make sure to sign on no later than 10 am so you don't miss any key info. We can't wait to get started! 
~ Ms. Powell & Mr. Kitchens

We're excited to announce our newest club, Gaming Clubevery Tuesday at 3pm starting next week, September 23rd.

We'll be talking about games of all kinds (boards, cards, and video games), and we'll run a Magic: The Gathering league starting in October - you won't need any cards to participate. In addition Josh has some contact with Riot Games, and with enough interest in League of Legends we'll be able to get tournament sponsorship!  So come on out to the MEWA building for Gaming Club, Tuesdays at 3pm!

Mr. Barrentine will be running the Magic: The Gathering and other card/board games, and our new tech guy, Joshua Sanstrum, will be our video game lead! Mr. Ellsberg is planning to stop by as well - we hope to see you there!

Also happening this year, the weekly Cosmos Viewing Party!

Every Thursday at 3pm you can join Mr. Barrentine to watch an episode of Cosmos with Neil Degrasse Tyson and talk science - join us!

Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:


Download your app for your iPhone or Droid from Itunes and Google Play by selecting the following:


 
 
Select for iPhone                                                                                                   





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Sincerely,

David L. Gray, Ph.D.
Principal/CEO
Metro East Web Academy

503-258-4790



Friday, September 12, 2014

Principal's Message




Our Mission:
The Metro East Web Academy provides a technology-rich 21st century learning model that ensures student success in a rapidly evolving learning, work, and community environment. 

A Message from the Principal/CEO:

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student:

This year we are requiring parents to log in to our parent check-in link and record whether or not their student has met the minimum number of assignments (one assignment per course per week) for the week.  In our first week, about half of our parents fulfilled this responsibility.  We understand that the first week is confusing and overwhelming starting a new school and program.

We want to remind you that this is a requirement for your student to be included in the MEWA program as explained during the welcome meeting with your counselor and in the agreement that all parents and students sign in that meeting.  This is for web academy students only.

We believe that it is crucial that parents partner with us as we work to make each student successful.  If you have questions, please give NIchole Steele a call at 503-258-4803 or 503-660-8413.  Please go to the following link and fill out the parent check-in by 4:30 pm each Monday: Parent Check-In Link


Ms. Powell's Art Class!




Ms. Powell working with art students!

Announcements:

MAP Testing
Greetings students! As you know, Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is required for all students, but this is very good because it is a wonderful learning tool. MAP helps you and your teacher identify your strength areas and those areas in which you may struggle.  Watch this quick video to learn more about MAPS!  Beginning, 9/1, all students will take the following tests:
1.  Reading 6+ MAP
2.  Language MAP
3.  Math 6+ MAP

To RSVP for your Reading & Language and Math MAP test sessions, go to the following link: 



Youth Summit!!

Please join us for this amazing event to have your voice heard about youth's needs. 

For more information, please contact Sam May-Varas at MEWA. 

High School English Lab First Session: Using Google Docs for Writing
When: Thursday, September 18 from 9 am to 11 am
Where: MEWA, Classroom 1

Do you understand the basics of using a Google Doc for your writing assignments, but want to learn more? Ms Hathaway and Mrs. Struyk-Bonn will teach you tricks and tools for using Google Doc in written assignments: research tools, add-ons, formatting tools, and more. Contact Ms Hathaway with any questions.

MEWA Lunch Program:

Metro East Web Academy
School Lunch Program

Metro East Web Academy will be offering school lunch for the 2014-15 school year.

What: MEWA School Lunch Program

Where: CAL Lunch Room - Meet in the front of the CAL school or in the MEWA lobby at 10:40am and sign in with a MEWA staff member and the group will walk into CAL as a group.

When: Tuesday – Friday (Beginning September 2, 2014)
            10:40am – 11:00am

High School Lunch Prices: 2014-15

Full Price: $2.50
Student Reduced Prices: $.40

Please have cash available to pay for your lunch unless you have qualified for free lunch.
If you wish to set up an account, please contact nutrition services at 503-261-4590 to discuss options.

Chess Club is back at MEWA -- we start back up on Wednesday, Sep 17, from 2-3:15 pm. Some of you will notice that we had to move the day from Thursday to Wednesday. Well, after a summer of rest, I sure hope you're ready to dive back into some chess. It should be a really good year, especially as you return as champs (i..,remember how the students overcame the staff in last Spring's seasons finale! I understand the staff is working hard to improve on their skills. For instance, our Principal has a board in his office now.) Anyway, I look forward to seeing you all on Sep 17th! 
~ Mr. Kitchens

Video Game Design using Art & Math begins Tuesday, Sep 9th (10 - 11 am). We will be meeting virtually in Adobe Connect. Check the syllabus for the Adobe Connect link. Also, make sure to go through the preparation steps in the syllabus by the day before, just to make sure your computer is ready to go. Make sure to sign on no later than 10 am so you don't miss any key info. We can't wait to get started! 
~ Ms. Powell & Mr. Kitchens

Techtown comes back next week! We are looking for some students who are interested in learning about all things technology and bringing their knowledge to the rest of MEWA. If you would like to be part of the Techtown pilot program please plan on coming to MEWA Wednesday the 10th at 12:30pm. We hope that you can come and be part of this exciting opportunity!

Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:


Download your app for your iPhone or Droid from Itunes and Google Play by selecting the following:


 
 
Select for iPhone                                                                                                   





Stay connected through Facebook.  We share informative and valuable messages daily.
Sincerely,

David L. Gray, Ph.D.
Principal/CEO
Metro East Web Academy

503-258-4790