Friday, December 18, 2015

MEWA Weekly Announcements and Principal's Message


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. 

Dear Parents and Students:  

We need your help. 

Metro East Web Academy will be going through the school accreditation process within the next two years. During this process, survey information from students who attend MEWA through the GED program, the early college program, or the middle school and high school programs, and who have a vested interest in its ongoing development and improvement is required. The attached survey is different from surveys that we have sent out in the past - this one is a bit longer and more robust, and will be reviewed by a state accrediting agency.  

Please do take the time to fill out the survey at the following link: 



Your survey information will remain anonymous.

Because this is such an important step for us, we will be offering two $100.00 Amazon Gift Cards in a drawing for all parents and two $100.00 Amazon Gift Cards for students who fill out the survey. After filling it in, please send a quick email to Hillary at radford@mewebacademy.org, with the message line: Parent Survey. You will then be entered in the drawing for one of the gift cards. 

Again, thanks so much for your support and your ongoing involvement in this school. 

Announcements:

COSA Scholarships
Each year COSA sponsors or assists in processing ten $1,000 college scholarships.  These scholarships are for Oregon high school seniors attending 2 or 4 year Oregon colleges.  The applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2016.  Results will be announced by May 1, 2016.

OASSA Scholarships
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year to graduating seniors from Oregon public high schools.  The scholarships may be used for a 2- or 4-year university, trade, or professional/technical school.  These two scholarships are for a son, daughter, or dependent child of an OASSA member who meet the criteria listed on the application.  The applications must be postmarked by March 28, 2016. Results will be announced by May 1, 2016.

CLICK HERE to view more information and access the COSA and OASSA Scholarship applications.

  • Looking for parent volunteers: Are you a good reader? Would you be willing to read to a student or possibly be read to by a student? We could use your help! Please send your name and contact information to Christina Struyk-Bonn at struyk@mewebacademy.org

  • Work Samples! If you are graduating this year and still need to complete those writing, reading and math work samples, please let us know and we'll get you scheduled! struyk@mewebacademy.org

  • Staff Change:  Ms. Christie Riehl has resigned her position to accept a new position at school closer to her home.  We wish Ms. Riehl the best in her new endeavors. At this time MEWA will not be replacing this position, but will shift staff to ensure that the math department is fully staffed.  Ms. Riehl wanted us to pass on this message: I am thankful for the time that I have spent at MEWA. While I will miss the families and students that I have worked with over the years, I am looking forward to (working with even more students) and being closer to home. Christie Riehl

  • SAVE THE DATE: PATHWAYS FAIR
    January 13, 2016
    5:30-8:00 pm
    Special invitation to 7th and 8th grade students and families
    Mt. Hood Community College 
    Yoshida Event Center-GYM
    This is an opportunity for students and parents to gain information about the career paths and opportunities open to students when they get to high school.  Your 8th grade student will be forecasting in early Spring 2016-spend this evening learning what's available to each GBSD incoming freshman.

  • Dual Credit Classes: Juniors and seniors can take dual credit classes through MEWA and earn both high school credit and college credit at the same time! Sign up for BA 218 and earn credit for economics, sign up for WR 121 or WR 122 and you can earn English credit, sign up for Art 116 or Art  271 and earn fine arts credits! Other possibilities are available as well - please talk to your counselor about these possibilities when you sign up for courses next trimester. 


  • January 24 - 30, 2016

    Metro East Web Academy

    Futures Fair January 27th, 2015

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    Resume Building 12:00-2:00 -------------- Mock Interviews 2:00-4:00


    Metro East Web Academy will hold a special event on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM to celebrate National School Choice Week.

    Students will have an opportunity to participate in a resume building workshop or mock interviews with local community organizations and businesses. Community organizations and businesses will hold mock interviews with students and share information about future employment, volunteer, internship, or other similar opportunities in which students can be better prepared for their future careers.

    For more information about National School Choice Week, visit schoolchoiceweek.com
    Nichole Steele
    Parent Resource Advocate
    Metro East Web Academy
    1394 NW Civic Dr.
    Gresham, OR 97030
    503-258-4790 (main)
    503-660-8413 (work cell)


    Parent/Family Group Meetings:

    1st Wednesday of the month 9:00-10:30 am
      
    Please RSVP if possible, an invite/reminder will be sent to parents prior!!


Students of the Month for November
Ruvim Megherea
Candin Seibel
Aiden Durias
Samuel Shulga

Most Improved Students for November

Julie Elliot
Austin Hogue
Anthony Hardenbergh

Bruce Baird, Student of the Month for October!

  • Our State Report Card is now available! Both English and Spanish versions are available.  Click on this Link! Go to Gresham Barlow School District in the scroll down menu and find Metro East Web Academy.


  • If you would like information on signing up for the ACT or SAT, please see Ms. Menashe

  • 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.   

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    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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