MEWA Weekly Announcements

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

Shay Adams is our First High School Graduate of this School Year with Mr. Baker!!  Congratulations Shay!!!

Announcements:

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  Middle Schoolers - Math Lab is the place to be, and be seen!  We're crunching those numbers, finding those prime factors, and helping each other out to increase our Math Muscles, so be there or be SQUARED.  6th/7th grade we'll see you Mondays from 1:30-3:30pm, 8th grade and Pre-algebra folks, we'll see you from 9:30-11:30am on Thursdays.

• The Portland National College Fair is October 23rd and 24th at the Oregon Convention Center.  It is free to students and parents!  For a list of schools that will be at the fair please visit:
  http://bit.ly/NCFExhibitorSearch
  
  
  If you would like information on signing up for the ACT or SAT, please see Ms. Menashe

• Dear Parents and Students!
  
  
  MEWA counselors will be hosting a Freshman information night Wednesday, September 30th, from 6-7pm.  The meeting will be at school in classrooms 3 and 4.
  
  
  This meeting is for 9th grade students and their parents/guardians.  We will be discussing high school graduation requirements, credits and transcripts.  There will be plenty of opportunity for parents and students to ask questions.  
  
  
  Following the Freshman information night counselors will be contacting students and parents/guardians to schedule a follow up meeting to discuss academic plans and classes.
  
  
  Please join us for an informative night!
  
  
  Deni Menashe
  Brian Baker
  MEWA School Counselor

• We had a great time in lab last week the students that attended got help on Module 1 assignments.  Remember, if you are signed up for this class, math lab is on Monday's from 11:30 - 1:30 in classroom 4 & attendance is required.  Looking forward to seeing you!

Ms. Norrander's Math Lab Reminder!!

• iUrbanTeen STEAM Event at MHCC

Do you have an interest in a technology career?  In Gaming? In Animation? This free event is for you!

Come explore a hands-on, fun-filled day of cool workshops, thought provoking discussions, and interaction with new people.  This is a great opportunity to learn and network with industry professionals and have a great time doing it!  Come join us at the free I-Urban Teen Tech Summit at Mt. Hood Community College on Saturday October 10th 10:00 - 3:00.  There will be free snacks, lunch and chances to win cool prizes throughout the day.  Mt. Hood Community College is located at 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR 97030.

To attend you must register at:  iurbanteen

• 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.   
• College NOW courses have begun! The classes began on September 21st and will follow the Mt. Hood Community College schedule, so they will end on the 12th of December. Remember to stay caught up and active in your classes to earn those college credits. 
  Early College students, remember to take the STAR360 test in the next week. That data is crucial for our school and for our understanding of your growth and development in reading and math. 

• Parent Resource Advocate
  
  
  Parent Launch & Learning Coach Class
  
  
  We have had a great turn-out of new parents attending Parent Launch Class. I want to thank those who have attended so far, we even saw a few returning parents who came for a refresher course. 
  
  
  If any returning parents would like to schedule a time to come in please let me know and we can arrange that ASAP. There have been many new updates and changes to the online system and we want all parents feeling confident in their ability to support their student/s. Also feel free to email, call, text, or stop by my office with any questions, feedback, or any other needs.
  
  
  Parent Corner Episodes
  
  
  We will have new Parent Corner videos created and uploaded very soon, feel free to send me feedback or new ideas too. We truly want to create the episodes based on the feedback and the needs of MEWA parents and families. “What will help you support your student?” 
  
  
  It could be very simple, such as …
  
  
  What is the dashboard?
   or …
  How do I find the Principals message on the website vs. the app?
  
  
  Parent Group
  
  
  
  
  If any parents are interested in attending or supporting the Parent Club this year, please contact me and we can move forward with planning a beginning of the school year get together!

·Now available on our website:

We can now accept payments via PayPal 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 #.

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MEWA's Weekly Announcements

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

Students in our College Now writing class working with Ms. Struyk-Bonn!

Dear parents and students:

More Oregon students racking up college credits while still in high school

Please see this article from the Oregonian!

 

Important Request for all early college, GED, and 6th through 12th grade online parents!

As you know, our school does not serve lunch, so we did not pass out the free and reduced lunch application as we did last year.  We inadvertently left the Family Income Survey Form out of our registration packets this year.  Some of you did fill out this survey for a deposit waiver when checking out a computer.  If you have already filled one out, there is no need to fill out another.  If you haven't, please see the message below from the Oregon Department of Education and either download the form from the link provided below and send to us in the mail or drop it off at our office.  We will also have some available in the office and will send an email attachment as well. Remember, all information submitted on this form is kept confidential.

From ODE:

Charter Schools Preparing to Welcome Students for the 2015-16 School Year,

If your charter school does not offer a lunch program, please use the Family Income Survey.

·         Family Income Survey Form Link Here!

·    

Remember, it is critical that you collect accurate data about the students your school is serving and communicate with your district about your data. 

ODE is bringing this to the attention of charter schools, school districts, and ESDs because of inconsistencies in the data, particularly pertaining to economically disadvantaged students in the 2012-13 School and District Report Cards. It is important for all schools, including charter schools, to collect accurate data and for districts to provide an opportunity for the data to be validated by the charter schools for use in state reports. This data will be used by the state, the US Department of Education, media, and researchers.

It is the goal of the ODE to report accurate data related to all of Oregon’s schools and districts. To mitigate instances of inaccurate data from being reported and validated in the future, the ODE is encouraging charter schools, school districts, and ESDs to consider the following:

1. Charter Schools should review their data collection systems, tools, and reports. If data are reported to school districts or ESDs, the charter school should review the process to coordinate and validate these transfers of data to ensure fidelity and the opportunity to participate in the validation.

2. School District sponsors should review their charter school data collection system, tools, and reports. Whether data are being reported by the charter schools or data are being reported directly by the School District or ESD, there should be an opportunity for the charter school to validate or review data prior to submission to the state.

3. School Districts, ESDs, and Charter Schools should ensure an appropriate charter school representative has at least read-only access to the appropriate data validations for reports representing charter school data.

Thank you in advance for your work to ensure accurate and complete data is submitted to ODE and that all schools have the opportunity to validate data submissions.

Announcements:

• The Portland National College Fair is October 23rd and 24th at the Oregon Convention Center.  It is free to students and parents!  For a list of schools that will be at the fair please visit:
  http://bit.ly/NCFExhibitorSearch
  
  
  If you would like information on signing up for the ACT or SAT, please see Ms. Menashe

• Dear Parents and Students!
  
  
  MEWA counselors will be hosting a Freshman information night Wednesday, September 30th, from 6-7pm.  The meeting will be at school in classrooms 3 and 4.
  
  
  This meeting is for 9th grade students and their parents/guardians.  We will be discussing high school graduation requirements, credits and transcripts.  There will be plenty of opportunity for parents and students to ask questions.  
  
  
  Following the Freshman information night counselors will be contacting students and parents/guardians to schedule a follow up meeting to discuss academic plans and classes.
  
  
  Please join us for an informative night!
  
  
  Deni Menashe
  Brian Baker
  MEWA School Counselors 

• Ms. Norrander's Math Lab Begins Monday
  
  
  Starting September 21st, Ms. Norrander's Math Lab will be held on Monday’s from 11:30 - 1:30 and attendance is expected (you’ll get points for attendance!).  We'll spend our time digging into our math and helping each other learn the concepts that are in the Algebra 1 course.  
  
  
• Middle School - Math Lab for 6th/7th graders starts Monday from 1:30-3:30, 8th grade/Pre-Algebra Math Lab starts Thursday 9:30-11:30am. Please attend to get extra help in math and be able to work with your peers on strengthening your "math muscle!".

• Early College Students,  
  It's time to take your STAR360 Tests (previously MAPS).  There are two tests to complete:  math and reading and tests can be taken from home or anyplace you have a computer and web access.  Each one will take 30 minutes, and you need to begin with math.  Look for an email communication to come out soon with sign in information.  Remember, this is important for you as results will be posted on transcripts and this data demonstrates that you have progressed as a MEWA student!

• Reminder:  all 6th through 12th grade and GED students, it is important to maintain enrollment at MEWA that you turn in one assignment per class per week.  A new requirement this year for attendance purposes is that you also engage with your teacher at least two times weekly!

·Now available on our website:

We can now accept payments via PayPal 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 #.

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

Dear parents and students:

Our first week has been a tremendous success. 

 

Over 130 students attended launch and orientation this week - so glad to see so many returning and new faces. Kids are already working hard in their classes and turning in work.

Last Spring, we graduated over 100 students.  Of those graduating, 21 were GED completers.  A few of these students have transitioned to our early college program to complete their high school diploma requirements and work towards their associates' degree.  

With the success that we have had this last year and students moving on after graduation, we now have slots available in all of our programs: 6th through 12th grade, early college, and GED.  If you know of someone that would benefit from our unique style of education, please communicate to these potential students that applications are available on our website: www.mewebacademy.org.

Announcements:

• lab times have been solidified for GED students and students should check their email, or call Ms. Campbell if you have any questions concerning GED.  

GED Lab times:

• Monday:  10a - 2p
  Monday online:  6p - 8p
  Tuesday: 10a - 2p
  Wednesday:  10a - 3:30p
  Wednesday online:  6p - 8p
  Thursday:  10a - 2p
  Friday:  12p - 2p
• Early College Students,  
  It's time to take your STAR360 Tests (previously MAPS).  There are two tests to complete:  math and reading and tests can be taken from home or anyplace you have a computer and web access.  Each one will take 30 minutes, and you need to begin with math.  Look for an email communication to come out soon with sign in information.  Remember, this is important for you as results will be posted on transcripts and this data demonstrates that you have progressed as a MEWA student!
• Reminder:  all 6th through 12th grade and GED students, it is important to maintain enrollment at MEWA that you turn in one assignment per class per week.  A new requirement this year for attendance purposes is that you also engage with your teacher at least two times weekly!

·Now available on our website:

We can now accept payments via PayPal 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 #.

Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:

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MEWA's Weekly Announcements

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

Dear parents and students:

It is our pleasure to welcome new and returning students for the 2015-2016 school year.  Our middle school, high school, GED, and early college programs continue to grow and improve and it is through the hard work of our students that graduation rates and enrollments increase every year. Thank you for your hard work.

This year we have a few exciting changes that will be implemented; we believe that these changes will continue to support and encourage our students toward further success.

1. Trimester system: The trimester schedule will allow students to possibly earn more credits throughout the school year. It will also allow us to clearly define holidays as well as areas of study in need of extra focus and attention.

1. First Trimester: September 8th - December 17th
2. Second Trimester: January 4th - March 17th
3. Third Trimester: March 28th - June 16th
1. New Staff: two new instructors will be joining us this year. David Kennedy will be joining the science team and John Ling will be joining the math, science, and health teams. Both Tonia Gebhart and Christina Struyk-Bonn will move into part-time administrative roles.
2. The first two weeks of school, from September 8th through September 18th, new and returning students in our 6th through 12th grade program will be required to attend two face-to-face sessions on campus. During those time slots, we will discuss how to be successful here at MEWA and how to stay caught up in all classes. By now your counselors or our front office staff have scheduled you in a time slot.
3. MEWA will continue to follow the expectation that each student will complete one assignment per course enrolled, each week.  This requirement must be met to continue enrollment in MEWA.  
4. We are also going to ask our parents to continue to support the assignment requirement for their student by acting as MEWA partner learning coaches.  The involvement will require parents to make a short data entry into our system each week.
5. Communication continues to be a primary focus. Please download the MEWA app, check email messages, check phone calls and messages, and provide us with the most current contact information.
6. All of our programs have open slots -- so if you know of someone who wants to attend our 6th through 12th grade online program, Early College, or GED, please pass on this news.
7. Early College students -- MEWA will pay up to $1,350 for tuition and books each term. For students in need, MEWA will help out with the cost of books above the $1,350 limit. Here at MEWA, we want all students to be successful. If you are interested in the early college program, please contact Jeff Cochran at 503-258-4790.

Parking Lot Closure Announcement from the Property Managers of Our Building

On Tuesday September 8th and Wednesday September 9th, the parking lot to the east of our rear entrance will be seal-coated and striped.  One-half the parking lot will be closed on each of the two days starting at 7:00 AM.  The best scenario is for students and parents to utilize parking lots in neighboring shopping areas, on Civic Drive, or take public transportation.  We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Change to Trimester Schedule

Metro East Web Academy is excited to announce that it will be moving to a trimester schedule during the 2015-2016 school year. 

The trimester schedule will allow students to possibly earn more credits throughout the school year. This schedule will better align with the MHCC quarter schedule and will allow Early College students to take advantage of our College Now and other course offerings at MEWA!  It will also allow us to clearly define holidays as well as areas of study in need of extra focus and attention. 

We are thrilled to offer this change and believe it will be a good fit for our MEWA students.

• First Trimester: September 8-December 17
• Second Trimester: January 4-March 17
• Third Trimester: March 28th-June 16th

·Now available on our website:

We can now accept payments via PayPal 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 #.

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:

  

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