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Friday, October 21, 2016

Important Information for MEWA Parents and Students





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:  

This year, MEWA is focusing on attendance as our primary goal.  As chronic absenteeism is a major factor relating to students at risk of dropping out of school, we are determined that each of our students attend school each an every day.  Our goal is to have 95% of our students in attendance every day.  It is expected that every MEWA student check in with a teacher and/or turn in an assignment everyday!


Riddle of the WEEK!
Riddle:
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
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Students of the Month for September
Paige Durias
Ben Holliday
Aurora Leino
Pepe Galindo-Ramirez

Most Improved Students for May
Alexis Lugo
Daniell Pinchuk
Eli Gutierrez
Amaya Caldwell


Students of the Month and Most Improved receive a $10 Starbucks gift card and a MEWA t-shirt! Come in and claim yours so we can take your picture.

OCTOBER 21 – NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY – NATIONAL REPTILE AWARENESS DAY – NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day - October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day – October 21

NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is observed annually on October 21. Fall the is the perfect time to add pumpkin to one of America’s favorite desserts!  
Cheesecake is a sweet dessert that is a mixture of fresh soft cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs and sugar on a crust made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry or sponge cake.  Pumpkin may be added to cheesecake recipes in various ways. For example, it may be swirled throughout,  mixed thoroughly with all ingredients or layered.  Cheesecakes can be prepared baked or unbaked, flavored and are often served topped with fruit, fruit sauce, chocolate or whipped cream.
An ancient form of cheesecake may have been a popular dish in ancient Greece.  It has been found that the earliest attested mention of cheesecake is by the Greek physician, Aegimus, who wrote a book on the art of making cheesecakes.
James Kraft developed a form of pasteurized cream cheese in 1912.  In 1928, Kraft acquired the Philadelphia trademark and marketed pasteurized Philadelphia Cream Cheese which is now the most commonly used cheese for this creamy dessert and many other recipes.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day.
Announcements:
  • Friday October 28, 2016 9am-2pm we are headed to Oregon Humane Society. We will meet at MEWA and be transported by bus to their facility in Portland. We will take a tour fo the Oregon Humane Society and hear about the services they provide.  We will also be doing community service by serving on site doing any yard work or helping in whatever manual labor is needed.  Pick up your permission slip at the front desk or email Nikki Albelo for more information at albelo@mewebacademy.org

  • The Month of November we will be having a school wide food drive for Snow Cap.  Snow Cap serves families in need East of 82nd.  Please bring canned goods to the school the entire month of November.   On November 17th we will meet at Snow Cap, bring our canned goods, tour their facility and volunteer!  For more information please contact Nikki at albelo@mewebacademy.org

  • Thursday November 3rd we will be headed to Portland Center Stage! We will see the play, “Hold these truths.”  Students will hear a perspective on the challenges the U.S. and it’s citizens went through during World War II.  “Gordon Hirabayashi agonizes over government orders to forcibly remove and mass incarcerate all people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. As he fights to reconcile his country’s betrayal with his passionate belief in the U.S. Constitution” Cost is $15.  For more information please contact Nikki at albelo@mewebacademy.org

  • 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.
Fish Hatchery Field Trip Photos



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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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    Wednesday, October 5, 2016

    MEWA Weekly Announcements




    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:  

    Open House
    MEWA is excited to have YOU at our Open House, October 17th 2016!
    Please join us from 5-7 pm at MEWA and meet staff, enjoy a pancake dinner, and have a chance to win some great prizes!
    This event is open to prospective students and families as well as area businesses and residents who are interested in what we do.
    If you are a parent/family who is interested in donating a door prize or service of any kind, please contact Nikki or Hillary @ 503-258-4790

    Please see the attached flyer and feel free to share with others

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    Riddle of the WEEK!
    Riddle:
    Can you name three consecutive days
    without using the words
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
    Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?
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    OCTOBER 5 – NATIONAL PUMPKIN SEED DAY – NATIONAL APPLE BETTY DAY – NATIONAL DO SOMETHING NICE DAY – NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

    national-pumpkin-seed-day-first-wednesday-in-octoberNATIONAL PUMPKIN SEED DAY

    As the temperatures cool and the leaves turn, the season becomes perfect on the first Wednesday in October to enjoy National Pumpkin Seed Day!
    Many of us have fond memories of roasting these delicious nuggets after carving the Jack o’ lantern, but most of us never realized just how good (and good for us) they were. But surprisingly, pumpkin seeds have been valued for their dietary and medicinal properties for thousands of years. In fact, pumpkin seeds have been traced back as far as 7000 BC, according to archeologists excavating a tomb in central Mexico.
    Among other civilizations, the Aztecs and Mayans were believed to revere pumpkin seeds as an important and powerful source of food and nutrition. As it turns out they were on to something – In a comparison to other nuts and seeds, Pumpkin Seeds are one of the most nutritious plant-based foods. A quarter cup serving alone includes an immune boosting 17% of an adult’s daily allowance of zinc and a powerful red blood cell-supporting 15% of the iron needed.
    This little seed also has a whopping 8.5 grams of complete plant-based protein in just 1 ounce. Ounce for ounce, that’s 2.5 times more protein than a hard-boiled egg. These flavorful bites have much more to offer including a plentiful helping of minerals with over 40% of the RDI of magnesium, phosphorus and manganese, essential nutrients that aid in overall body function.
    For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Pumpkin Seed Day.
    Announcements:


    • Attention all high school students: Next year is around the corner! It's time to forecast for your classes. Contact your counselor this month to schedule a forecasting meeting.
    • Please remember, the school does not have support lab on Fridays.  Please join us Monday through Thursday from 12-3:30 if you need a quiet place to work or additional support.  
    • "Hey  seniors, for those of you applying for financial aid for college next year, The fafsa application is now open. Submit your application asap! Remember, the website is fafsa.gov, NOT .COM! Make sure you submit the application for the 2017/2018 school year and use income information from 2015. If you need help, let your counselor know!" https://fafsa.gov/
    • Are you planning to attend college? November SAT test registration deadline is October 7th. Go online to the following site: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register  (College Board SAT registration) and register to take the test at a location near you. 
    • Field Trip: Come and hear about Puppet Technologies Thursday October 13th from 9am - 1:30pm. Puppet Technologies develop software and serve NASA, Sony, Intel, REI and more.   We will hear from a Technical Solutions Engineer, Principal UX Designer, Sr. Technical Recruiter and a Sr. QA Engineer. We'll end the day with an office tour so the students can see what thier culture looks like.  This is a FREE event and open to all High School students.  We will meet at the school at 9:00am and ride the Max downtown Portland. Please bring a lunch, we will return around 1:30pm.  Please email Nikki Albelo for more details at albelo@mewebacademy.org
    • Field Trip: Salmon Run - On Wednesday October 19th the Science Department is sponsoring a field trip to the Fish Hatchery at Bonniville Dam and Multnomah Falls.  At the Fish Hatchery we will observe Salmon and then move onto Multnomah Falls where we will hear from Professor Chris Gorsek on the Salmon Cycle. This is open to all students.  We will meet at the school at 9:00 and return at 3:30.  Please make sure you bring a sack lunch, warm coat and close toed shoes.  Please contact Mr. Ling, Ms. Dinsmoor or Nikki Albelo at albelo@mewebacademy.org for more information.
    • Chess Club Begins!
      Here ye, here ye, henceforth ye olde chess club shall commence in ye olde laboratory Thursdays from 1:30-2:30, beginning the twenty second day, of the month of September, 2016AD.  It shall be led by the honorable Chess King Ling.  Beginners welcome!  Tell all ye friends and foes, lads and lasses!  Hazzah!!

    • Seniors: Contact your counselor to schedule a senior meeting


    • Teacher inservice day is scheduled for Friday, October 14th.  The school building will be closed and teachers will be unavailable.  Thank you for your understanding.  

    • 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.

    ·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 #.

      Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:


      Download your app for your iPhone or Droid from iTunes and Google Play by selecting the following:


       
       
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      Select for Google play




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      Friday, June 10, 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:  

      Congratulations Seniors!  We will see you all at East Hill Church in Gresham, Tuesday at 7:00 PM!



      Riddle of the WEEK!
      Riddle:
      Gaze at this sentence for just about sixty seconds and then explain what makes it quite different from the average sentence. Quick!

      What is it?
      We Want Your Feedback!  Click Here!



      Most Improved for May, Alexis Lugo!

      Student of the Month for May, Bonnie Burch!

      Most Improved for May, Dennis Byrne!

      Students of the Month for May

      Bonnie Burch
      Jenny Sinchenko


      Most Improved Students for May

      Vitaliy Pinchuk
      Alexis Lugo
      Dennis Byrne
      Announcements:



      • Are you an 11th grader and would like to help out with graduation this year? We would love to have your help. Please email Christina at struyk@mewebacademy.org if interesting. Thank you! 

      • Over 8,500 Oregonians have shared their vision and dreams for the future of public education in Oregon through Oregon Rising.  Thank you for sharing the message so far, but we still want to hear from at least 10,000 people by June 15th.   Please make sure your community is represented in the survey results by keeping the message alive, sharing this link with your friends and community members, reminding them to take the survey. http://www.oregon-rising.org

      • YOU CAN HELP MEWA EARN DONATIONS JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD! 
      Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works: Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to MEWA at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number 80681. You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.  If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards·       Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping MEWA earn a donation!

      • Attention all high school students: Next year is around the corner! It's time to forecast for your classes. Contact your counselor this month to schedule a forecasting meeting.
      • Turn in your Box Tops for Education in the front office.

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      • Graduation is June 14th, 7 pm at Easthill Church in Gresham!
      • Graduation caps and gowns are here! 

        If you haven't submitted your pictures for the senior slideshow, now's the time. Send them to clayton2@mewebacademy.org
      • 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.  She will also begin tutoring on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.  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.

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

      ·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 #.

        Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:


        Download your app for your iPhone or Droid from iTunes and Google Play by selecting the following:


         
         
        Select for iPhone                                                                                                   

        Select for Google play




        Stay connected through Facebook.  We share informative and valuable messages daily.

        https://www.facebook.com/metroeastwebacademy



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        Friday, June 3, 2016

        MEWA's Weekly Announcements!



        Brittani Compton, one of MEWA's own playing softball for Gresham High School!

        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 want to thank all students and parents/guardians who participated in the spring survey.  138 students' contributed and 108 parents' and guardians' contributed to the survey effort.  As promised we are giving away a $100 Amazon gift certificate to a parent and student.

        The parent winner is: Julie Terry
        The student winner is: Ashton Redinger

        The survey responses help us improve our program and provide data for our annual evaluation by Portland State University as part of our charter agreement requirements with the Gresham Barlow School District.



        Riddle of the WEEK!
        Riddle:
        Where on Earth do the winds always blow from the South?
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        Winners of a $10 Amazon gift card for our weekly drawing:

        Student winner: Andrew Berg

        Parent Winner: 
        Sergey Ivanov


        Staff Winner: Blake Gaskill

        Please Come in and Claim your gift cards!

        Students of the Month for May

        Bonnie Burch
        Jenny Sinchenko


        Most Improved Students for May

        Vitaliy Pinchuk
        Alexis Lugo
        Dennis Byrne

        Announcements:

        • Are you an 11th grader and would like to help out with graduation this year? We would love to have your help. Please email Christina at struyk@mewebacademy.org if interesting. Thank you! 

        GreyWolves are looking for host families.  If you are interested, find out more here at this link!

        • Over 8,500 Oregonians have shared their vision and dreams for the future of public education in Oregon through Oregon Rising.  Thank you for sharing the message so far, but we still want to hear from at least 10,000 people by June 15th.   Please make sure your community is represented in the survey results by keeping the message alive, sharing this link with your friends and community members, reminding them to take the survey.
          http://www.oregon-rising.org
          And ‘like’ the Oregon Rising Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OregonRising/   to keep in touch and find out what is happening next.

          Best Regards,
          Betsy


          Betsy Miller-Jones
          Executive Director

          Oregon School Boards Association
        • YOU CAN HELP MEWA EARN DONATIONS
          JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER
          REWARDS CARD!
          Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works:
          ·       Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to MEWA at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number 80681
          ·       You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
          ·       If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
          ·       For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards·       Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping MEWA earn a donation!
        • Attention all high school students: Next year is around the corner! It's time to forecast for your classes. Contact your counselor this month to schedule a forecasting meeting.
        • Turn in your Box Tops for Education in the front office.

          Inline image 1

        • Graduation is June 14th, 7 pm at Easthill Church in Gresham!
        • Graduation caps and gowns are here! 

          If you haven't submitted your pictures for the senior slideshow, now's the time. Send them to clayton2@mewebacademy.org
        • 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.  She will also begin tutoring on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.  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.

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

        ·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 #.

          Get our app now and stay tuned to important announcements:


          Download your app for your iPhone or Droid from iTunes and Google Play by selecting the following:


           
           
          Select for iPhone                                                                                                   

          Select for Google play




          Stay connected through Facebook.  We share informative and valuable messages daily.

          https://www.facebook.com/metroeastwebacademy



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