Our Mission:
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 are finding that students by a large majority, utilize the MEWA email and chat programs for academic purposes. Once in a while, we find students that are emailing and chatting inappropriately about topics and subjects not related to academic work. Although we try to stay on top of this issue, it is very important that parents also support the MEWA staff in monitoring student communication with other students. Parents please periodically check your students communication with other students. If you need help with how to do this, please call the school and ask for our Parent Resource Advocate, Nichole Steele and she can help you. Students, it also important for you to realize that even if you delete the messages, we can recover these from our logs. We do not read these communications unless an issue comes up -- but know that we can! See the language out of the student/parent handbook that both parents and students sign below:
ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) / INTERNET: The MEWA faculty/staff reserve the right to intercept, detain and read both incoming and outgoing e-mail and monitor Internet traffic. There is no guarantee of privacy with e-mail/Internet, as all e-mail/Internet traffic is subject to public disclosure and scrutiny. Students are prohibited from transmitting or forwarding fraudulent, harassing, or obscene messages and files. Accessing sites pertaining to weaponry/bomb making, sexual content, gambling, or any other site(s) deemed inappropriate by MEWA staff is prohibited. Students are prohibited from transmitting or forwarding chain letters, mass mailings, or spamming of mail systems or of individual users. Any electronic mail or Internet access must be for educational purposes only.
We are finding that students by a large majority, utilize the MEWA email and chat programs for academic purposes. Once in a while, we find students that are emailing and chatting inappropriately about topics and subjects not related to academic work. Although we try to stay on top of this issue, it is very important that parents also support the MEWA staff in monitoring student communication with other students. Parents please periodically check your students communication with other students. If you need help with how to do this, please call the school and ask for our Parent Resource Advocate, Nichole Steele and she can help you. Students, it also important for you to realize that even if you delete the messages, we can recover these from our logs. We do not read these communications unless an issue comes up -- but know that we can! See the language out of the student/parent handbook that both parents and students sign below:
ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) / INTERNET: The MEWA faculty/staff reserve the right to intercept, detain and read both incoming and outgoing e-mail and monitor Internet traffic. There is no guarantee of privacy with e-mail/Internet, as all e-mail/Internet traffic is subject to public disclosure and scrutiny. Students are prohibited from transmitting or forwarding fraudulent, harassing, or obscene messages and files. Accessing sites pertaining to weaponry/bomb making, sexual content, gambling, or any other site(s) deemed inappropriate by MEWA staff is prohibited. Students are prohibited from transmitting or forwarding chain letters, mass mailings, or spamming of mail systems or of individual users. Any electronic mail or Internet access must be for educational purposes only.
- Students of the Month for January:
Simon Chumachenko -- High School
Tyler Keys -- High School
Aidan Durias-- Middle School
- Most Improved Students for January:
Student of the Month and Most Improved Students receive a certificate, t-shirt, and a prize. Come by the office for your photo op and awards.
Seniors: Now is the time to send in your Senior and baby or young child picture. Grab a friend, take some shots and send one in.
Cap and gown packets are still available for order. Order at www.jostensportland.com or come in and fill out your order at the school.
No English lab on February 12th, but please attend the extra credit English lab on February 19th at 10:00.
Next work sample date: If you are still in need of completing work samples, please attend the March 5th work sample session from 9-11.
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Please go to this website for the upcoming schoolwide, statewide event just for you!
http://www.oregonvirtualschools.org
There are upcoming legislation bills that could have a negative impact on charter schools and one bill is a direct hit on funding and virtual schools. One way to help support our voice in legislation is for parent and community participation to strengthen our (virtual schools) presence at the capitol.
To create change here is what works:
- Parents calling, writing, or personal contact with THEIR legislator
- Students sharing their experiences and stories
- Social media that is directed to parents join out new https://www.facebook.com/virtualschoolswin
- Educating parents how legislation works.
- Attend the next parent meeting Feb. 3rd 10:00am, at MEWA
Please ask your students if they would be willing to write their personal stories of why they have chosen an alternative way to be educated.
Please attend the next parent meeting Feb. 3rd, 10:00a.m. at MEWA for more information on how to become aware and take an active part in forming education for Oregon’s future generations.
Also mark your calendars for this important day at the capital: http://www.oregonvirtualschools.org/capitol-day
We have the ability to make change together!
One of our science teachers, Mr. Barrentine, will be running a blog about interesting science topics that updates every Tuesday and Thursday at scottssciencestuff.blogspot.com
Check it out, and feel free to get involved in the comments section! You can also submit any cool science videos or ideas that you'd like to know more about to barrentine@mewebacademy.org
Gaming Club with Mr. Barrentine and Mr. Sanstrum continues in the new year. Come talk video games and play new card and board games with us every Tuesday at 3pm; everyone is welcome!
Literary Journal
This is the first call for literary journal submissions in poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, photography, and art. If you would like to submit a piece for consideration in the 2014/2015 literary journal, please email your work to struyk@mewebacademy.org.
College Now!
As we work on expanding our College Now courses, I would like to engage students in talking with me about the option. Would you please include the following:
Metro East Web Academy's College Now Dual Credit Program
College Now provides high school students with the opportunity to complete both a high school and college course simultaneously and receive credit from both schools. The coursework is equivalent to taking a course on the Mount Hood Community College Campus.
All the dual credit courses are taught by MEWA instructors approved by the community college. If you are a junior or senior, please contact Sam May-Varas at 503-258-4790 to discuss this great opportunity.
- Now available on our website:
We can now accept payments via PayPal (and Amazon Payments soon) 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 #.
- Parent Requirement:
Every week parents will complete the “parent weekly check-in” accessible on the MEWA website under the Parent Resource Page. It is a “live form” that asks for your name, the student/s name, and whether your child/s has completed the MINIMAL requirement for the previous week.
The MINIMAL requirement is at least 1 assignment per class per week. The parent weekly check in needs to be completed by Monday for the previous week, we understand some students may work through the weekend.
Parent Weekly Check-In Cheat Sheet
- Access the “live link” which can also be found on the….
- The Parent Resource Page (MEWA website)
- MEWA app (NOW Available)
- Email reminders (link included)
- Complete the check-in for the previous week.
- Follow up with Parent Resource Advocate if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional support.
Nichole Steele 503-258-4790 (main), 503-660-8413 (work cell), or email steele@mewebacademy.org
Please go to the following link and fill out the parent check-in by 4:30 pm each Monday: Parent Check-In Link The link can also be accessed through our MEWA app!
Safe Spaces is up and running once again for the 2014-15 school year. If you have questions or you are interested in participating in the group, please contact Mr. Cochran or Ms. Powell for more information.
MEWA Lunch Program
Metro East Web Academy
Metro East Web Academy will be offering school lunch for the 2014-15 school year.
What: MEWA School Lunch Program
Where: CAL Lunch Room - Meet in the front of the CAL school or in the MEWA lobby at 10:40am and sign in with a MEWA staff member and the group will walk into CAL as a group.
When: Tuesday – Friday (Beginning September 2, 2014)
High School Lunch Prices: 2014-15
Full Price: $2.50
Please have cash available to pay for your lunch unless you have qualified for free lunch.
Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:
College Now!
As we work on expanding our College Now courses, I would like to engage students in talking with me about the option. Would you please include the following:
Metro East Web Academy's College Now Dual Credit Program
College Now provides high school students with the opportunity to complete both a high school and college course simultaneously and receive credit from both schools. The coursework is equivalent to taking a course on the Mount Hood Community College Campus.
All the dual credit courses are taught by MEWA instructors approved by the community college. If you are a junior or senior, please contact Sam May-Varas at 503-258-4790 to discuss this great opportunity.
- Now available on our website:
We can now accept payments via PayPal (and Amazon Payments soon) 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 #.
- Parent Requirement:
Every week parents will complete the “parent weekly check-in” accessible on the MEWA website under the Parent Resource Page. It is a “live form” that asks for your name, the student/s name, and whether your child/s has completed the MINIMAL requirement for the previous week.
The MINIMAL requirement is at least 1 assignment per class per week. The parent weekly check in needs to be completed by Monday for the previous week, we understand some students may work through the weekend.
Parent Weekly Check-In Cheat Sheet
- Access the “live link” which can also be found on the….
- The Parent Resource Page (MEWA website)
- MEWA app (NOW Available)
- Email reminders (link included)
- Complete the check-in for the previous week.
- Follow up with Parent Resource Advocate if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional support.
Nichole Steele 503-258-4790 (main), 503-660-8413 (work cell), or email steele@mewebacademy.org
Please go to the following link and fill out the parent check-in by 4:30 pm each Monday: Parent Check-In Link The link can also be accessed through our MEWA app!
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Safe Spaces is up and running once again for the 2014-15 school year. If you have questions or you are interested in participating in the group, please contact Mr. Cochran or Ms. Powell for more information.
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MEWA Lunch Program
Metro East Web Academy
School Lunch Program
Metro East Web Academy will be offering school lunch for the 2014-15 school year.
What: MEWA School Lunch Program
Where: CAL Lunch Room - Meet in the front of the CAL school or in the MEWA lobby at 10:40am and sign in with a MEWA staff member and the group will walk into CAL as a group.
When: Tuesday – Friday (Beginning September 2, 2014)
10:40am – 11:00am
High School Lunch Prices: 2014-15
Full Price: $2.50
Student Reduced Prices: $.40
Please have cash available to pay for your lunch unless you have qualified for free lunch.
If you wish to set up an account, please contact nutrition services at 503-261-4590 to discuss options.
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