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| Our Teachers Hard at Work!! See you all on March 31st! |
Dear
parents and students:
Three important notices for all students and families:
1) April 16th is Virtual School Capital Day. Please read more below and sign up!
2) Smarter Balanced State assessments announcement below!
3) As a result of recent student discipline issues at the MEWA campus and mandates required by our tenant agreement with Gresham Station, we will no longer allow skateboards, longboards, or scooters on campus or at the Gresham Station site including the adjacent parking lots and sidewalks! Discipline consequences will be enforced. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Three important notices for all students and families:
1) April 16th is Virtual School Capital Day. Please read more below and sign up!
2) Smarter Balanced State assessments announcement below!
3) As a result of recent student discipline issues at the MEWA campus and mandates required by our tenant agreement with Gresham Station, we will no longer allow skateboards, longboards, or scooters on campus or at the Gresham Station site including the adjacent parking lots and sidewalks! Discipline consequences will be enforced. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
- Smarter Balance State Testing!
Sign Up for Smarter Balanced Tests:
The Smarter Balanced testing season is here! Beginning 4/7, every 6th, 7th, 8th, and 11th grader is required to participate by the State of Oregon, and per the student enrollment agreement with MEWA/MEECA. Please sign up now, make sure these are on your radar, and that you adjust your schedules as necessary to complete this requirement.
Format:
Each 6th, 7th, 8th, and 11th grade student will need to complete two tests (math and ELA), each of which is composed of two pieces.
In addition, each 8th and 11th grade student will need to complete the OAKS science multiple choice test.
Time, Schedule and Sign Up:
While the completion time for each student will vary, completing all components of math and ELA will require an estimate of 4 hours each, for a total of 8 hours.
These must be completed over a span of 2 or 3 consecutive days, at the MEWA campus (1394 NW Civic Drive). Please adjust your schedules as necessary to accommodate this requirement.
Students may click here to get more info and here to sign up.
Practice Tests:
Students may access SB Student Practice Tests here, and are encouraged to attend scheduled test prep session at MEWA to prepare!
"State testing is required by the State of Oregon. It's important to complete these, and we will support you in every way that we can. You should attend one of the practice sessions to prepare, too! Remember, completing them is part of your enrollment agreement for MEWA/MEECA. Please sign up now, and be well rested on the day of the test, and be on time. You can do this!"
Thank you, everyone!
--
Christeen Calhoun
Teacher / Mentor / Testing Coordinator
- Students of the Month for February:
Denali Gatchell - High School
Madison Link -- Middle School
- Most Improved Students for February:
Warren Muhr - High School
Daniel Bec -- High School
Daniel Bec -- 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.
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| Euler's formula on Spring Break by Maria H. Anderson! |
- Middle School girls, are you looking for another interesting class? Starting the week after spring break Ms. Calhoun and Ms. Powell will be running a fantastic Girls Inc group focusing on building positive allies with each other, stomping out female stereotypes, dealing with bullying, and empowering ourselves to be strong leaders! We will be meeting every Monday for 10 weeks from 3-4pm at MEWA. If you have any questions, please feel free to connect with Ms. Calhoun or Ms. Powell.
MEWA will be participating in the Virtual Schools Capitol Day 2015.
Please join us on April 16th-8:30 am- 3:30 pm
The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would reduce funding for virtual schools and we need your voice, as MEWA families, to rally around educational options for Oregon's children.
We will be closing the campus and activities on this day and the school staff, students, and families will be taking buses down to Salem. This is a great opportunity to not only have your voice heard, but the days will be filled with fun activities as we visit our state's capital. Below is an itinerary for the day.
We will be closing the campus and activities on this day. The school staff, students, and families will be and taking buses down to Salem.
Here's the plan:Tentatively- Lunch will be provided
9:30am - 10:00am - Registration at the Mission Mill Museum
1313 Mill St., SE Salem (2 blocks from the State Capitol Building - free on-site parking available)
10:00am-10:10am - Welcome
10:10am - 11:10am - Education Program
11:10am - 11:25 am - Legislative Update
11:25am - 12:10pm - Lunch
12:20 - Walk to the Capitol
12:30pm - Legislator Awards Ceremony on the Capitol steps
1:00pm - Drop in on your State Legislators
1:30- Tour booked!!!!
Don't forget to fill out permission slips and RSVP so we can plan ahead. Lunch will be provided, we encourage bringing extra snacks/water!
To reserve your space, you must sign-up both at MEWA (to reserve your space on the bus) and at the Oregon Virtual School Day site by March 20th. All students and children will need to have a permission form in order to ride the bus so fill it out early and turn it in to Nichole Steele.
We're looking forward to a fun day visiting the capital.
Permission Slip:
RSVP Form:
Oregon Virtual Schools Capital Day Sign Up:
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- Attention Seniors: If you are missing your essential skills for math there will be an online class beginning April 1st. Please contact Mrs. Riehl at riehl@mewebacademy.org if you need this important graduation requirement.
- Seniors: Now is the time to send in your Senior and baby or young child picture. Grab a friend, take some shots and send one in.
Cap and gown packets are still available for
order. Order at www.jostensportland.com or come in and fill out your order at the
school.
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Gaming Club moved! Gaming Club is now on Thursdays at 3pm,
please join us for all things gaming - bring your own and teach it to us!
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Explore the MEWA YouTube Channel here! We have videos that
show parents how to log in to their guardian account and academic snapshot tab.
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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
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 emailsteele@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!
There are upcoming legislation bills that could have a negative impact on charter schools and one bill is a direct hit on funding and virtual schools. One way to help support our voice in legislation is for parent and community participation to strengthen our (virtual schools) presence at the capitol.
To create change here is what works:
- Parents calling, writing, or personal contact with THEIR legislator
- Students sharing their experiences and stories
- Social media that is directed to parents join out new https://www.facebook.com/virtualschoolswin
- Educating parents how legislation works.
- Attend the next parent meeting Feb. 3rd 10:00am, at MEWA
Please ask your students if they would be willing to write their personal stories of why they have chosen an alternative way to be educated.
Please attend the next parent meeting Feb. 3rd, 10:00a.m. at MEWA for more information on how to become aware and take an active part in forming education for Oregon’s future generations.
Also mark your calendars for this important day at the capital: http://www.oregonvirtualschools.org/capitol-day
We have the ability to make change together!
One of our science teachers, Mr. Barrentine, will be running a blog about interesting science topics that updates every Tuesday and Thursday at scottssciencestuff.blogspot.com
Check it out, and feel free to get involved in the comments section! You can also submit any cool science videos or ideas that you'd like to know more about to barrentine@mewebacademy.org
Gaming Club with Mr. Barrentine and Mr. Sanstrum continues in the new year. Come talk video games and play new card and board games with us every Tuesday at 3pm; everyone is welcome!
Literary Journal
This is the first call for literary journal submissions in poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, photography, and art. If you would like to submit a piece for consideration in the 2014/2015 literary journal, please email your work to struyk@mewebacademy.org.
- 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
- Access the “live link” which can also be found on the….
- The Parent Resource Page (MEWA website)
- MEWA app (NOW Available)
- Email reminders (link included)
- Complete the check-in for the previous week.
- 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
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)
High School Lunch Prices: 2014-15
Full Price: $2.50
Please have cash available to pay for your lunch unless you have qualified for free lunch.
Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:
- 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
- Access the “live link” which can also be found on the….
- The Parent Resource Page (MEWA website)
- MEWA app (NOW Available)
- Email reminders (link included)
- Complete the check-in for the previous week.
- 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!
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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.
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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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