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Dear Parents and Students:
Metro East Web Academy
Future's/Job Fair January 27th, 2015
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. The first seventy-five 11th and 12th grade students to sign up, 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.
To register for this event, please go to this link! Businesses and organizations participating this year are the following:
Gresham Lions Club
Origins Coffee
Metro East Community Media
Trauma Intervention Program
Adventist Medical Center
Gresham Fire Department
US Army Recruiting Center
Microchip
US Marine Corp Recruiting Center
Possibly more to come. This is your opportunity to meet with local employers and gain experience in interviewing for jobs and learning more about various career opportunities.
It's time to take the Star360 Winter Tests! Video Explanation
Note: It’s important that you do your very best on these tests. Any student that disregards the importance of this test will need to meet with the principal, retake the tests, and effectively jeopardizes their enrollment at MEWA.
- Remember, you can either take these tests from home, or you can come in to take them at school during open labs.
- Our winter testing dates will occur during Week 4 in your Mentor Seminar class, beginning 1/25.
- Beginning 1/25, your classes will be placed "on hold" so that you can complete your tests without distractions. Your classes will be made available as soon as you complete both your math and reading tests.
- On 1/25, you will need to check your email for your username and password, and then follow the instructions on the STAR360 Student Directions.
- You will begin with the 30 minutes math test. When you are finished with it, you will immediately log back in and complete the 30 minute reading test.
- Remember that there is no right or wrong score on this test. This is just being used to identify your current abilities, strengths, and areas for improvement. No matter what your current score is, the goal here is just to improve each time you take STAR360!
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| Ernesto with Ms. Gebhart, Most Improved Student for December! |
I would like to invite your high school students to our free virtual college fair for the Western United States! This fair is scheduled for January 25th-30th. The students can log on any time during this week to get information from many colleges. There is a question and answer section for the students to get answers directly from college reps. If you would like to offer your students extra credit for participating in this free college fair I can provide you a list of students from your school that registered and participated in the virtual fair, just e-mail me at tpendleton@
Thanks,
Tamara Pendleton
Owner, College Fairs Online
January 22, 2016 – NATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAY
Capitol Day
On April 16, 2015, over 250 virtual school students and parents joined us in Salem to show their enthusiastic support for virtual public education. They rallied on the front steps of the Capitol, and walked the halls of the State Legislature to talk to their representatives about the importance of keeping virtual education as an option for Oregon families. Several key legislators were on hand to accept the Golden Apple Award. This award is presented to lawmakers who have supported efforts to expand access to virtual public schools.
If you attended Capitol Day this year or in a previous year, thank you so much for your support. For those of you who have not been able to join us for Capitol Day, you can view photos here.
Virtual Schools Capitol Day 2016
Are you looking for an opportunity to teach your children about state government and demonstrate your support for virtual public education. Then join us in Salem for Virtual Public Schools Capitol Day on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
Every year, our families travel to the State Capitol in Salem to express their support for virtual public schools. It's an opportunity to thank our legislative champions , show our support for virtual public schools and talk to legislators about protecting this education option.
We’re honored this year to be joined by Tillie Elvrum, the President of PublicSchoolOptions.org, a national coalition devoted to protecting education options for families. She will be sharing her story about becoming an active parent in support of public school options and what the coalition is doing around the country.
I hope you will join us in Salem on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 for our 8th Annual Virtual Public Schools Capitol Day. Fill out the form below to register today!
You can register at this link!!
Announcements:
On April 16, 2015, over 250 virtual school students and parents joined us in Salem to show their enthusiastic support for virtual public education. They rallied on the front steps of the Capitol, and walked the halls of the State Legislature to talk to their representatives about the importance of keeping virtual education as an option for Oregon families. Several key legislators were on hand to accept the Golden Apple Award. This award is presented to lawmakers who have supported efforts to expand access to virtual public schools.
If you attended Capitol Day this year or in a previous year, thank you so much for your support. For those of you who have not been able to join us for Capitol Day, you can view photos here.
Virtual Schools Capitol Day 2016
Are you looking for an opportunity to teach your children about state government and demonstrate your support for virtual public education. Then join us in Salem for Virtual Public Schools Capitol Day on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
Every year, our families travel to the State Capitol in Salem to express their support for virtual public schools. It's an opportunity to thank our legislative champions , show our support for virtual public schools and talk to legislators about protecting this education option.
We’re honored this year to be joined by Tillie Elvrum, the President of PublicSchoolOptions.org, a national coalition devoted to protecting education options for families. She will be sharing her story about becoming an active parent in support of public school options and what the coalition is doing around the country.
I hope you will join us in Salem on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 for our 8th Annual Virtual Public Schools Capitol Day. Fill out the form below to register today!
You can register at this link!!
Announcements:
Virtual Schools Capitol Day 2016
Are you looking for an opportunity to teach your children about state government and demonstrate your support for virtual public education. Then join us in Salem for Virtual Public Schools Capitol Day on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
Every year, our families travel to the State Capitol in Salem to express their support for virtual public schools. It's an opportunity to thank our legislative champions , show our support for virtual public schools and talk to legislators about protecting this education option.
We’re honored this year to be joined by Tillie Elvrum, the President of PublicSchoolOptions.org, a national coalition devoted to protecting education options for families. She will be sharing her story about becoming an active parent in support of public school options and what the coalition is doing around the country.
I hope you will join us in Salem on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 for our 8th Annual Virtual Public Schools Capitol Day. Fill out the form below to register today!
You can register at this link!!
Announcements:
- 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. You can learn more about this program at this link!
- 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. You can learn more about this program at this link!
Become a Mentor for the Aspire Program! Volunteer to mentor middle school or high school students in your community.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Parent/Family Group Meetings: 1st 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 December
Avanni Petras
Taylor Solis
Keyton Sweeney
Aysha Cabrera
Aysha Cabrera
Most Improved Students for December
Ernesto Sanchez
- 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.
·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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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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