Math lab students, OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS...will you answer?  

Are you behind in your Lab class? Are you stumped or frustrated with learning gizmos? If you could have a personal guide to help you finish your gizmos, would you accept? 

If you answered yes to any of the above questions you need to come to the Gizmos Make Up Session! It will be held at GBWA on Tuesday, December 11th, from 6 - 8 pm. That evening you will have an opportunity to make up 3 - 6 weeks worth of work in 2 hours. 

RSVP: If you recognize and appreciate superb opportunities, go to the following link and complete the RSVP form asap. BUT WAIT! -- make sure you first log into your GBWA gmail account, otherwise you will not be able to access the form. 

RSVP FORM LINK: 

https://docs.google.com/a/gbwebacademy.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG04ZWlqblFpSlF1T3B4ZkFGM3psdUE6MQ#gid=0

For those who attend, we need you to be on time and ready to work. Bring your math notebook and pencil. If you have a lap top you can bring that too.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ms. Riehl and Mr. Kitchens

ART LAB

Tuesdays and Thursdays

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

MATH LAB

Tuesdays and Thursday

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Science Labs

    Don't Forget About the Science Labs

     Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00 am
     Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Sweeney Todd Play

Students - Don't forget that tomorrow is the field trip for the Sweeney Todd play. Meet at the Cleveland Avenue Max Station at 10:20 am.

Returning to GBWA next year?

Returning to GBWA next year?
1. Go to our website and follow the link on the front page to forecast your electives.
2. Return the form sent to you via postal mail with your updated information.

Moving on?
1. Call us and let us know where you're transferring to.
2. Call your new school and make an appointment to register.

All assignments are due by June 13th at 4:00 PM

Due to a Budget Reduction Day in the Gresham Barlow School District, the Web Academy Office will be closed on Friday, May 25, 2012. The office will also be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day.

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.

One of our students had a poem posted on the Teen INK Website. Follow the link to vote for her piece. If she gets enough votes, it could be accepted for submission in to the magazine.

Magazine, website & books written by teens since 1989

                   http://teenink.com/poetry/free_verse/article/460021/My-life/

Come Watch Romeo & Juliet!

Reminder!

Come watch Romeo and Juliet at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 9. The movie is a modern day retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but uses the original Shakespearean language. The showing will go until approximately 3:15 pm. Those attending the movie will receive extra credit in their English classes and ninth graders are especially encouraged to attend. Due to the film's PG-13 rating, middle schoolers must obtain written parental permission to attend. Snacks will be provided! 

Please come to watch a great interpretation of the tragic love story! Contact Ms Hathaway with any questions.

GBWA Summer School Enrollment Now Open 


Current GBWA high school students- see your mentor or the main office to sign-up. You can also complete the Online form here.

All other students- fill out the registration forms online at our website then call our office at (503)258-4790.

Credit Recovery Courses-$125 ea.
Original Credit Courses-$250 ea.

Students may sign up for 1 or 2 courses. Fees due by June 10th. Fee must be paid to reserve your space in class.

Math Prep for any middle school student or incoming Freshman $125 each student.

Web Academy Survey!

Hello Web Academy Students and Parents!

              

                                               

Have you completed the GBWA- PSU ONLINE SURVEY yet?  This is a great opportunity to let us know what you think about GBWA, and ideas for making the school even better!

We sure would be thankful for your help with this, and it only takes 10 minutes!

Follow this link to take the survey:   www.WebAcademySurvey.org

Fun Science Lab

I would like to inform you of a lab opportunity that is coming up next week.  


On Wednesday May 9th at 9:00am Mrs. Gorbett and Mr. Marquardt will be offering a lab that can be used to replace 2 labs or projects in Odysseyware.  We will be building pop bottle ecosystems.  You will be able to take home your very own ecosystem containing living fish, insects, and plants.  Over the following months you can watch your ecosystem change.  These are really cool and in the past Mr. Marquardt has kept one going for 1.5 years with new living things emerging every few months to be observed.  It is a really fun lab and will be a great opportunity to meet some of the other students at the web academy.  Hope to see you all there.  

If interested please:
Email your name and grade to Mr. Marquardt at  marquardt6@gbwebacademy.org 
Bring 2 clean 2 liter soda bottles with caps (if possible).

Hope to see you all there.

Women in Trades Career Fair

Women in Trades Career Fair
Friday, May 18th
9:30-2:30 PM
Transportation provided by Gresham-Barlow School District
Limit 15 Participants
Bring a sack lunch
Permission Slip Required: English Version  Spanish Version
Deadline to sign-up is May 16th, 4:00 PM
See Kari Clayton or Judy Keller for details


We are encouraging all high school girls to attend this event. There are options for high school girls after graduation besides community college or work. This is a great way for you to work hands on as a plumber, electrician, roofer, carpenter, firefighter and many other trades. Climb 50 feet in the air, run a jack-hammer, go up in a lift bucket, build a birdhouse, make a stepping stone. All these are possible and more while attending the fair.

GBWA Computer Lab

The Computer Lab/Drop In Center will be closed on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Science labs will also be cancelled.


The field trip to the Oregon Historical Society will still take place on Wednesday. Please meet at the Gresham Golf Course at 8:30 am.

April 12, 2012

Dear students and families

By now you will have heard about the Gresham-Barlow teacher/school district situation.  Although we are not sure of the actual outcome, the possibility of a work stoppage by the district teachers is possible.

OUR PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE no matter what the decisions of the two parties.  GBWA will continue to operate as an online program.  Staff will be available online and/or through their cell phones as they have been.  OdysseyWare will continue to be available 24/7.  Our office will continue to be open Monday through Friday.

We will be in further communication as events warrant. Thank you for your understanding.  Please don’t hesitate to call the school with any questions. 

Thank you,

Michael H. Harris

Principal/CEO

Update!!!!!!


College Visitations are coming! 

If you are in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, we invite you to explore your future options by joining us for a tour of college campuses. On May 9th, we will be going to OSU for the day and on May 15th, we will be visiting Mt Hood Community College for the afternoon. 


On May 9th meet at the Web Academy at 8:15 am. The bus will leave at 8:30 and will return at 3:15.


On May 15th meet at the Web Academy at 1:00 pm. The bus will leave at 1:30 and will return at 2:45.


Please contact Kari Clayton, our registrar, for the sign up list and all of the permission forms. Once you have completed these, we will send you all of the additional info. The deadline for these tours will be May 1st and May 8th, as we need to order buses. 


Looking forward to seeing you-Mrs. Sievers and Ms.Keller

Field Trip: Oregon Historical Society!

Field Trip: Oregon Historical Society!

Attention: High School Geography, US and World History Students.  

On Wednesday the 25th of April,  the GBWA will hold a field trip to the Oregon Historical Society in downtown Portland.  We will be taking a short class and then touring the museum's different exhibits.  This will be a great opportunity for you to meet fellow classmates and learn a little bit about Oregon History and primary sources documentation.  The trip will be in the morning, leaving from the Web Academy at 9:00 am, returning at 12:45am.  Space is limited to 15 spots so act fast, print and complete the permission form,  and submit to Mr. Ellsberg at the Web Academy before Wednesday the 18th.

Thank you,

Mr. Ellsberg

GRADUATING SENIORS

You must attend Senior Seminar until the course is complete. Senior Seminar will now be held on Wednesdays (starting on 4/11) from 1:30-3:00 pm at the Web Academy.

GBWA Summer School

Summer School will be offered again this year at the Web Academy. It will be from June 25 to July 27. There will be a limit of 2 courses per student.

Cost per Course:

Credit Recovery - $125

Original Credit - $250

Contact your mentor if you are interested in Summer School.

Progress Reports

Parents, don't forget that we will not be sending out 6 weeks progress reports. You can log on to Odysseyware to check your student's progress. If you do not have a log on, please contact your student's mentor.

Parent's - Don't forget


GBWA Parent Meeting

March 13 from 6:30-7:30 pm. 

If you have any questions for the principal, now is the time to ask them.

The principal will also be discussing our facilities, staffing and the search for a new principal.

It's a Bowling Party

When:  Monday, March 19
Where: Mt. Hood Bowling Lanes

Time: 1:00-3:00
What is the Cost? $2.00 per game

Who: Any student of GBWA

Need more information?

RSVP to Michael Podarelu at

michaelpodarelu@gmail.com

Congratulations to our very own Rachel Spring. She was named to the All Star Bowling Team and will compete in March. Congratulations Rachel.

Cornell Notes Session

Students:

We will be offering a Cornell Notes Session on Feb. 29 at 11:00 am (after science test prep).  During this session we will teach you how to take notes using the Cornell notes format. Organizing your notes will help you improve your study habits. If you find you are struggling with remembering information from lessons (test and quiz scores are low), then this session is for you!  This session is open to all students at GBWA who wish to attend. 

REQUIRED SENIOR SEMINAR

June 2012 Graduates

You will notice a class on your schedule called SENIOR SEMINAR. This class is REQUIRED for all June 2012 graduates until signed off by Ms. Keller or Mrs. Sievers, Senior Counselors.

The class meets the following Wednesdays at 10:30-noon or 1:30-3:00 on

February 15, 22, 29 and March 7,14,21.
This class will meet at Gresham City Hall in the conference room, in the Gresham Barlow School District area. You must attend one class each week until you have completed all the assignments for Senior Seminar. This class will count as our monthly contact.

Call Ms. Keller or Mrs. Sievers with any questions at 503-258-4801. We look forward to seeing you.

New Orientation Days and Times

Until further notice orientations will be held on Mondays at 3 pm and Thursdays at 9:30 am. Please come 15 minutes early to sign the paperwork and turn in any transfer grades.