Friday, February 26, 2016

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:  

Winners of a $10 Starbuck's gift card for our weekly drawing:

Student Winner: Madelyn Veliquette
Parent Winner: Kristamy Haughton

Please Come in and Claim your gift cards!

Seniors - have you passed your math work samples? There's only 2 more sessions left so please sign up and plan on getting these done. If you have questions, please contact your counselor. 
Sign up here!  Work Sample Sign-up form




MEWA will be participating in Virtual Schools Capitol Day 2016















Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year is still open for submission. 

The application deadline is 5PM March 31, 2016: http://harringtonfamilyfoundation.org/


Announcements:

  • If you are graduating this Spring or Summer and interested in attending a Community College in the state of Oregon, make sure to fill out the application for the Oregon Promise.  The Oregon Promise provides tuition money to students who qualify and plan to attend an Oregon Community College. You must complete the application no later then March 1st.
    Please go to the following website for more information and the application.
    www.oregonpromise.org
  • Are you a senior and need to complete work samples for graduation? Contact your counselor or teacher and let's get you signed up ASAP! 
  • Do you need a math tutor?  Contact Toyoko Akiyama-Becker at (503) 669-1052 or toybecker@gmail.com. She charges $20 for 45 minutes of tutoring.
  • Toyoko will now be tutoring in our open lab from 12:30 to 2:30 Wednesdays and Fridays.  Please see Toyoko for an appointment for one-on-one tutoring.  This is provided by the school so there will not be a charge for this time.
  • 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!
student with mentor

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.

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

  • 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 January
Angie Rodriguez
Ashley Gregg
Daniel Truong

Most Improved Students for January
Cameron McMahon
Hayley Chilton




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

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