The Guardian Gazette
Student News, April 22, 2024
Upcoming Important Dates
April 25 - For Seniors - Pick Up Jostens Cap/Gown Orders
April 27 - Spring Campus Clean Up
April 29 - AP Exam Preparation
May 1 - Year-End Award Nominations due
May 3 - Spring Assembly
May 4 - Prom (see pertinent dates below)
May 6-10 - AP Exams
May 10 - Opening night of Spring Musical
May 11-12 - Spring Musical
May 13-17 AP Exams
May 16-18 - Spring Musical
May 21-22 - OwlAntics
May 23 - Art Show Opening
May 29 - Band Concert
May 29-30 - Senior Finals
May 31- Seniors Last Day of School
May 31 - Flag Football Jamboree
See more dates on the Trivory Calendar! https://dash.trivory.com/calendar?school=ibw
Yearbooks Arriving Soon!
Yearbooks will be arriving at the end of next month! If you want to ensure that you’ll get a copy, pre-order yours now on SchoolPay. If you’re not certain whether or not you ordered one, check your SchoolPay account or the poster in the main hall near the gym. While there are usually some books to purchase once they arrive in May, we sell out quickly and can’t guarantee that there will be one left for you, so orders yours today before it’s too late.
Spring Campus Clean Up
We are hosting our spring clean up with our community partners- Greater Portland Bible Church and the SW Trails on April 27th from 9-Noon! Bring your gloves, loppers, and other garden tools and meet on the front patio of the school on Saturday, April 27th. Greater Portland Bible Church will provide some morning snacks and our school will provide lunch for our volunteers!
Staff Superlatives
Students, use your PPS email and fill out this google form https://forms.gle/hKFUmWjgz22NCKLw8 for your vote for Staff Superlatives for the Yearbook!
Year-End Award Nominations
Students, it's that time of year where we need to nominate seniors and staff members for their hard work over the last few years. Please take time to nominate as many seniors/staff as you would like. The recipients of these awards will be chosen by our scholarship committee and will be announced at either our senior assembly or graduation.
This includes: Outstanding Seniors, Outstanding Scholars, Mabel Whitted Award, Faculty Service Award, and IBW Guardian Award. ***These awards DO NOT have scholarships attached***
Due Wednesday, May 1st
Follow this link to nominate: https://forms.gle/EsnGjwEPHTVnuZyJ6
Mother's Day Idea!
Mother's Day hint.... Moms like flowers!! IBW and Hayhurst PTAs are selling hanging flower baskets for $35 each. Order now! All orders must be submitted by Monday, April 29. Delivery is May 8th. Ordering is easy - ORDER HERE. Questions? Please connect with the IBW PTA - idabwellspta@gmail.com.
Transportation Mode Survey for Students and Staff
The Office of Modernization is looking for info from our students and staff around how you get to school. This survey helps the school understand how students and staff travel to and from school and some of the barriers to non-vehicle travel. Please answer as many questions as you can. Use your PPS email to complete the survey. https://forms.gle/rTfC7W49Kb56LTqD8
News for Seniors
See the April edition of the Senior Newsletter for all the most current information you need. https://www.smore.com/n/6d1ew
ACADEMICS
Scholastic Art Awards
The Art Department would like to congratulate the following students who received awards in the Scholastic Art Awards,
Grace Barlow - Gold Key in Painting
Brooklyn Nelson - Gold Key in Drawing & Illustration
Lyra Roska - Gold Key in Photography
Nathan Olszewski - Gold Key in Portfolio
Nathan Olszewski - Silver Key in Photography
Perses Cooke - Silver Key in Comic Art
Lyra Roska - Silver Key in Fashion
Gus Dibble - Honorable Mention in Photography
Delphina Seeger - Honorable Mention in Painting
Lyra Roska - Honorable Mention in Painting
Jaidin Kreger - Honorable Mention in Portfolio
AP Exams
AP exams are just a month away!!! Exams are May 6 - 17 Here are a few important reminders:
- Check your MyAP account and make sure all exams and dates look accurate
- More information will be coming from the District. Watch your PPS Email often these next few weeks!
We want everyone to succeed at their AP exams! Therefore we are adding special optional AP Exam Study Sessions on Mondays during the month of April (April 8,15,22,29) in the library after school.
All are welcome to AP Exam Study Sessions
3:30 Library: Snacks and Logistics
4:00-5:00 Sessions OR independent or small group study in the library
We have a few prep books here, or students may use their class prep materials or books of their own.
See the schedule here or below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uuPp0r-seEOawq4mI_4BqiY3TUgTtKH/view?usp=sharing
Additional prep options include:
- Students can access AP Daily videos at any point during the school year in the Course Guide section of AP Classroom. You can watch videos from earlier in the year to review specific course concepts.
- New AP Daily: Practice Sessions will launch on April 22. These short, 15-minute video sessions are led by experienced AP teachers, and focus on practicing and preparing to answer FRQs and multiple-choice questions on AP Exams.
Spring Musical - Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Our Spring musical is Percy Jackson And The Lighting Thief, based on the novel by Rick Riordan. The musical is written by Joe Tracz and music by Rob Rokicki. Our cast has 30 student actors and our Tech crew has 31 student artisans. The show is opening on the 10th of May. The show dates are 10-12 and 16-18 of May. The show opens at 7:30 pm every night except for the 12th which is a matinee performance that performs at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available now at southweststageworks.com!
Prom!
Lights, camera, ACTION! Get ready to step into the glitz and glamour of the Melody Ballroom at our celebrity-themed Prom: A Night in Hollywood! Get ready to strut down the red carpet from 7-10 pm on May 4, 2024. This isn't your ordinary prom – it's your chance to shine like a true Hollywood Star!
TIMELINE
- Now-May 2: 11th & 12th grade student tickets ($40) available only on SchoolPay by searching "Prom". If it doesn't come up, the student likely already has a purchased ticket.
- April 24 3:30: Guest passes for prom are due -- this is a hard deadline.
- April 22-26: Attendance notifications from Burns & Coning are completed.
- April 26: All 11th & 12th graders have notification of eligibility to attend prom due to completion of attendance plans/improvement.
- April 29-May 2: Guest tickets ($45) sold in the bookkeeper's office with Credit Card (8:00-8:25, lunch) and outside 143 with Cash (lunch, 3:30-3:50).
- April 29-May 2: Ticket pickup outside Rm. 143 (mandatory for attendance)
- May 3: Griffin and students will get physical tickets to anyone who didn't pick them up
- May 4: Prom!!! We did it!!!
WHEN PURCHASING TICKETS, PLEASE KEEP THESE ITEMS IN MIND
* Tickets are nonrefundable unless administrator approved.* Once ticket sales end, no late tickets will be sold and no tickets will be sold at the door.
* If you have questions about eligibility to purchase due to low school attendance, please contact your grade-level administrator
* Our capacity is 700. Last year, we had over 600 students purchase tickets. Tickets are first-come first-served. Once we hit capacity, ticket sales will fully close. If you have concerns or questions about affording the ticket costs, please contact Ms. Griffin (abgriffin@pps.net), Britni Locke, Emilee Refvem, or your counselor.
* By purchasing a ticket, you agree to follow district student conduct during the event. If you attend the dance under the influence or bring any school-prohibited items to the venue, you will be removed from the venue, and will not be permitted to attend future school dances. Seniors, please keep in mind that this falls within the 60-day rule.
* Only one ticket is permitted to be purchased through each Schoolpay account. If you have multiple students at IBW, you will need to purchase each ticket separately on their respective accounts.
* 9th and 10th graders may only attend and purchase tickets if invited by a junior or senior, and their tickets will be $45. They do not need to complete a guest pass.
* Outfits: Don't let clothing be a barrier to your attendance at Prom this year! Ida B. Wells Prom Closet has a selection of donated dresses and suits outside room 143.
We are so excited to share the limelight with you at our 2024 prom! Please email the Activities Director, Ms. Griffin, at abgriffin@pps.net with any questions.
-IBWHS Leadership
District-Wide Student Flea Market - Become a Vendor!
STUDENT OPPORTUNITY Hello PPS High school students, we are so excited to announce this spring on June 1st, our district is holding its first district-wide student flea market, led by students, for students, and we'd love you to be part of this exciting event whether you want to be a vendor or just come to shop the market. Due to limited space, students must apply to be a vendor, and if selected then are required to purchase a booth at the market. We recommend multiple students work together to run a booth. Two different booth sizes will be offered and charged based on size. After operation costs the money fundraised from booth deposits will be donated directly to a non profit that focus on promoting sustainability within our city. Profits made from booths will go directly to the students running the booth, so this is a great opportunity to make some cash! This event offers a dynamic platform to empower high school students in the PPS district by providing an opportunity to showcase creativity, passions, and entrepreneurial skills through a flea market event. We aim to bridge the gap between schools and the community, fostering collaboration and connections among students while promoting sustainable shopping practices. Where: Ida B. Wells Football Feild When: June 1st 11:30-3:30 What: District wide student Flea Market
News for Juniors
Please be thinking about your post high school plans this spring and taking steps to bring them into focus!
Here is a slide deck that the CCC went over in every Junior’s English class this spring that gives all of the details on how to apply to college. It is filled with links to find out more about any of the topics in the presentation. Please check it out!
In addition to our classroom presentation and interview, we gave students the College Opportunities Guide as a resource. If you did not get one, please come by the office and pick it up!
Here are some other supporting events coming up…
- Portland Spring PNACAC College Fair - Portland PNACAC college fair will bring colleges and universities from all over the nation to Portland. This event is free. Register HERE. Sunday April 28th, 2024 from 12-3 at University of Portland.
- Literary Arts College Essay Brainstorming Session: Work with experienced writers to begin writing your college admissions essay. May 13th @ 2:00 - 3:30 pm in the cafeteria.
- IBW Summer College Prep Program - Mr. Rivas will host a summer program to help you create a college list, develop your college essay, and start your applications. Sign up and register HERE for more info.
College Night happened on April 11th. If you missed the event, here are the slide presentations for some of the sessions that happened:
Jen Satalino - The College Place Oregon
How to Apply to College - And What To Do Over The Summer To Prepare:
Kristen Miller - College Bound and Ready
Amy Lockhard - Dovetail College Consulting
Brant Minor: Pacific University
Preparing for College in 9th/10th Grades
Jen Hambleton - Intention Advising LLC / Minds Matter
College Admissions Standardized Testing Update
- Some colleges are returning to requiring standardized test scores for admission.
- Make sure you check each college website to find out if they are requiring SAT/ACT scores with application for the class of 2025.
- FairTest is a resource you can also use to check if schools are remaining test-optional
- All Oregon colleges and universities will remain Test-Optional.
If you would like to re-take the SAT or take the ACT tests you can register for June and summer test dates at College Board and the ACT websites.
Chromebooks and Technology Check Up
Does your Chromebook need repairs?
The unlimited repair warranty on school Chromebooks expires over the summer. If your Chromebook needs to be repaired, please bring it to the library as soon as possible. We will checkout a loaner for you to use while yours is being repaired. We want to get as many repaired as possible before the warranty expires.
Does your student have their password recovery options set up?
Students can set up password recovery options that allow them to change their password on their own if they forget their password. Here is a short video demonstrating how to set up password recovery options. Please check in with your student to ensure they have their password recovery options set up.
How to monitor your student’s activity on school devices
Did you know that you can monitor your student’s web activity on school Chromebooks and set limits for their use at home? You can also see web activity live and receive a weekly report detailing device usage. Go to PPS Learning Technologies Support Page and click on “Parent Awareness Monitoring and Security” for more information.
Lost and Damaged Chromebooks and Chargers
Students and families are responsible for replacement costs for lost or intentionally damaged Chromebooks or chargers.
Seniors will receive an email by Friday, 5/4/2024 with their current Chromebook checkouts. All other grades will receive an email with their current Chromebook checkouts by Friday, 5/18/2024. Please carefully review this email and follow the directions to verify that you have the Chromebook or Chromebooks that are currently checked out to you.
FAQs
1) How much is the replacement cost for students who do not return their chromebook or charger?
The cost is $515 for the Chromebook and $15 for the charger.
2) What is included in the cost of the Chromebook? Why is the cost higher than similar Chromebooks I see online?
The cost includes the Chromebook, AC adapter, domain enrollment, Google Chrome Management License, 3-Year warranty, asset tagging, and inventorying done by District.
3) What if I accidentally damaged my Chromebook?
Accidental damage is covered by the Chromebook warranty. Please bring it to the library as soon as possible so we can send it out for repairs. There is no cost for accidental damage unless it is damaged beyond repair more than once per school year.
4) What if my Chromebook was stolen?
If your Chromebook was stolen, please bring a copy of the police report to the library. We will update your account and you will not be charged a fine.
5) What will happen if I do not pay?
If you do not pay, we may withhold graduation tickets and transcripts.
6) What if I cannot afford to pay?
Contact your counselor to ask for a fee waiver. We will work with you if you are unable to pay.
7) Who do I contact with questions?
If you have questions about paying for fines please contact Erica Caldwell at ecaldwell@pps.net. If you have questions about your Chromebook checkouts or repairs, please contact idabwellslibrary@pps.net.
See this week's Athletic Weekly with mid-season recaps, Guardian Athletes of the Week and much more! https://www.smore.com/n/ephvs
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
The Smart City Learning Cafe
The Smart City Learning Cafe offers free, drop-in tutoring to any high school age student every Wednesday night 7 - 9 pm at Fat City Cafe in beautiful Multnomah Village, Portland, Oregon.
Not only do the owners of Fat City Cafe loan us their space every Wednesday night for the Smart City Learning Cafe, they also donate 10% of their sales on the first Wednesday of every month. That is this Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Fat City Cafe is open every day 7 am to 2 pm. If you show up by 7:30 am you will have plenty of time to have breakfast and make it to school on time.