Friday, January 9, 2015

MEWA Principal's Announcements


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. 

Our Winter Open House is Tuesday, January 13th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Dr. Gray is serving his world renowned hot dogs!   Come and meet our staff and share in our celebration of school choice and online education!


Who wants a $100 Best Buy gift card? MEWA wants to fill our SnowCap barrel!  In the spirit of giving, bring in your food donation by January 23, 2015 to be entered into a raffle drawing for a $100 Best Buy gift card. 

Parents, we need your help in filling out this short 10 question survey.  It should take no longer than 5 to 10 minutes. This survey is a requirement from GBSD as part of our charter contract and is necessary for our continued AdvancEd accreditation.  The accreditation is important as it makes our diplomas more valuable when students choose to go on to other endeavors. Please click on this link.

Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to help us out.

  • Students of the Month for December:
Gene Gillespie -- High School
Conlan Behunin -- High School
Holly Thorn-- Middle School

  • Most Improved Students for December:
Jacob Chis -- High School

Student of the Month and Most Improved Students receive a certificate, t-shirt, and a prize. Come by the office for your photo op and awards.





College Now!
As we work on expanding our College Now courses, I would like to engage students in talking with me about the option. Would you please include the following: 

Metro East Web Academy's College Now Dual Credit Program 

College Now provides high school students with the opportunity to complete both a high school and college course simultaneously and receive credit from both schools. The coursework is equivalent to taking a course on the Mount Hood Community College Campus. 

All the dual credit courses are taught by MEWA instructors approved by the community college. If you are a junior or senior, please contact Sam May-Varas at 503-258-4790 to discuss this great opportunity. 
  • Seniors that still need to complete their writing and work samples: The test will be February 5 and March 5, from 9 am to 11 am. Students can sign up here!


  • Now available on our website:

    We can now accept payments via PayPal (and Amazon Payments soon) for fees or donations.  If you would like to donate to our school, we use the money to pay for scholarships and activities such as field trips, incentives, and other extras that we provide our students and programs. As we are a 501 (c) (3), all donations are tax deductible and we will furnish you with a letter with our federal tax ID #.
    • Parent Requirement:
    Every week parents will complete the “parent weekly check-in” accessible on the MEWA website under the Parent Resource Page. It is a “live form” that asks for your name, the student/s name, and whether your child/s has completed the MINIMAL requirement for the previous week. 

    The MINIMAL requirement is at least 1 assignment per class per week. The parent weekly check in needs to be completed by Monday for the previous week, we understand some students may work through the weekend.

    Parent Weekly Check-In Cheat Sheet

    1. Access the “live link” which can also be found on the….
    2. The Parent Resource Page (MEWA website)
    3. MEWA app (NOW Available)
    4. Email reminders (link included)
    5. Complete the check-in for the previous week.
    6. Follow up with Parent Resource Advocate if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional support.

    Nichole Steele 503-258-4790 (main), 503-660-8413 (work cell), or email steele@mewebacademy.org 

    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!

    Safe Spaces is up and running once again for the 2014-15 school year.  If you have questions or you are interested in participating in the group, please contact Mr. Cochran or Ms. Powell for more information.
    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.


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