Ida B. Wells High School
Student and Family News
March 1, 2021

Dear Ida B. Wells HS Students and Families, 

I hope you got some rest this weekend and I hope you enjoyed a bit of sunshine, too.  I spent a couple of hours at Delta Park on Sunday watching my son play soccer.  This was his first official soccer game for more than a year.  He and his teammates had a lot of wiggles to get out of their bodies.  As some of you know, high school athletics is kicking into high gear as well.  I want to give a special shoutout to our Athletic Director, Mike Nolan, for doing an outstanding job of supporting our coaches and athletes over the last 11 months.  Thank you, Mike, for successfully juggling all kinds of requirements to ensure that our students and coaches can now begin to return to fields and courts for practice and competition.

Last week the district announced that students in grades 6-12 will have the option to attend in-person Hybrid instruction in April.  Students and families will complete an interest survey later this week.  Knowing how many students are hoping to return for Hybrid instruction will give us a better sense of what possible schedules might look like.  Personally, I think the best option is to start Hybrid with everyone continuing to attend synchronous classes through CDL and to allow small cohorts of interested students to come into the building for asynchronous afternoon time.  We could eventually scale up this model to include synchronous in-person instruction as well.  If you have any questions or suggestions regarding Hybrid, please send me an email.

Filip Hristic, Ida B. Wells HS Principal

Here are more announcements for this week:

OUR SCHOOL

Successful Schools Survey
The Successful Schools Survey is our annual district-wide school climate and feedback survey. These surveys provide students, families, staff, and leaders an opportunity to provide feedback on their school’s climate and their experiences at school.  The survey window will run to March 12 for students, staff and leaders, and to March 19 for families. Here is the pps link of where to go to take the survey: https://www.pps.net/Page/17177

For more information about the Successful School Survey, you can read the FAQ
in English:  Successful Schools Survey_English
in Spanish: Successful Schools Survey Spanish
in Somali: Successful Schools Survey Somali

Yearbook
The 2020-2021 Yearbook is now on sale! Due to a reduced size (about a 100 fewer pages) the price has been reduced to $45 this year. It will also not be available for pick up until the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. Order your copy today on https://pps.schoolpay.com/ so you will always have memories of this unprecedented school year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email the yearbook adviser, Keith Higbee, at khigbee@pps.net.

New Mascot for Ida B. Wells High School
We are choosing a new mascot for Ida B. Wells HS. Please share your mascot suggestions here by this Wednesday if you haven’t done so already:  Mascot Suggestions

ACADEMICS

AP Exams
AP Exam Registration deadline is March 2nd.  Second semester students who want to take AP exam(s), must complete the registration and payment process by Tuesday, March 2nd.  Follow these registration steps to complete the process. When on the payment site and choosing your AP class, go all the way to the bottom of the drop down menu to select Spring AP __(class name)__. 

In addition, there is a Mandatory Form for all AP Students taking exams This form lets us know whether you’d rather test in person, at home or are okay with either. The survey must be completed from your PPS student account.


SAT Exam
In an effort to give all of of our juniors the best opportunities to reach their post high school goals, we are offering the SAT test in person, with Covid protocols in place, at Ida B. Wells on April 13th and 27th. The test will be free of charge. 

We will divide the juniors up between the two dates.  It will not be a choice as to which date you attend. We have ordered enough exams for all juniors to take the exam; however, in order to plan with COVID safety in mind, it is essential that students respond to the survey, indicating whether they will or will not take the exam.  

We are reopening the Survey until Friday, March 5.  If you have not yet filled it out, please do so ASAP. The survey must be completed from your PPS student account.

Spending some time preparing for standardized tests is essential to maximize your score.  We have compiled a list of resources, not endorsed by PPS, that you can use to get you ready for test day. 

COUNSELING

Senior News, Class of 2021
Social Media
We have new social media accounts set up for the graduating class of 2021.  These are great places to share past and present photos of our graduates and their friends from elementary, middle school and high school.  Also, as you know what plans are after graduation, this is a great place to share the news!  

Future You 2 Go This Week: – Career & Post-secondary Presentations
No pre-registration required; Click on Link to Join; Counts toward Career Related Learning Experience requirements once reflection assignment is completed.

W, 3/3, 1:00pm-1:45pm: Post-Secondary Presentation-PCC CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting). 

W, 3/3, 2:00pm-2:45pm: Career Presentation-Cara Snow, Chief of Staff and Community Engagement Officer-Technology Association of Oregon. 

W, 3/3, 3:00pm-3:45pm: Career Presentation-Kristel Wissel, Sports & Philanthropy Professional. Connected Careers: Sports Industry, Marketing, Business, Sales, Community Outreach 

View all current and past Future You 2 Go events.

Career Focus Event:
Th, 3/4, 1-2:30pm: Computer Science & Technology CFE- Register in advance by March 2nd - http://bit.ly/Reg-TechCFE 

Registrations Now Open:

“BE THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: ADVERTISING INTENSIVE,” a FREE virtual workshop for high school students interested in digital media, graphic design, film/video production, creative writing, journalism, mass communications, and marketing who want to learn more about creative careers in advertising, media, and content creation.

Dates: March 22 – April 7, 2021 | Meets Monday thru Thursday (includes Spring Break), Live classes: meet via Zoom Mondays and Weds @ 5:00 PM—7:30 PM; Asynchronous sessions: via the online course portal on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register online at the Boedecker Foundation website  

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) TRAINING! Date: Friday, March 12, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Learn how health care professionals guarantee security and privacy of health information. At the end of training, participants will be given the opportunity to take a quiz to earn a certificate. Pre-Registration is Required by March 10^th:  http://bit.ly/Reg-HIPAA

Deadlines this Week:

3/5 – Apprenticeship in Science & Engineering Applications Due 

For information on these opportunities and more, please contact Jessica Wade, jwade1@pps.net

From our Social Worker, Britni Locke
Ida B Wells Pantry Restock
With LIPI beginning today, our Social Worker is ready to restock the hygiene pantry in hopes of opening access up to families in need.  If you need some extra support, please email Britni Locke at blocke@pps.net.   If you're able to contribute - here's the signup for what's desired and where/how to drop off.  VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets - IBW Food & Hygiene Pantry Restock 1.2021 signup sheet

Substance Abuse Information
The Office of Student Success and Health is excited to announce that beginning Tuesday, March 2nd we will have drop-in hours for families. These office hours will be open to anyone - parent, family member or caregiver in the district. It will be an opportunity to "stop by" virtually and ask questions about substance use prevention, find out about resources and get information about accessing supports. This drop-in space will be staffed by at least two people from the Substance Use Supports team.  FLYER with LINK TO OFFICE HOURS

In addition, there is a free 6 week series beginning March 4th for parents/caregivers who have concerns about a young person’s substance use.  Please see the flyer for all the details. Parent Skills Group Flyer

Benson High School Wellness Center
The Wellness Center located at Benson High School is open to assist with medical issues.  They are also now a location conducting COVID testing (not vaccines).  For more information, please refer to this flyer: Benson Wellness Center

The For any questions or assistance with these issues, please email Britni Locke at blocke@pps.net

FAMILIES & COMMUNITY

PTA
Scholarship – donate or apply!
Each year the PTA funds two $1000 scholarships to seniors. If you are interested in donating to the scholarship fund please click here (go to “nonprofit groups” and then donate directly via the “PTA Scholarship Fund” link). If you are a student interested in applying for the scholarship, please click here. Scholarships are due April 2, 2021.

Staff Appreciation
Spring staff appreciation project is coming online - our plan is thank you notes and gift cards.  If you're available to write some of the notes, please message Jessica (jess_jon@msn.com) your email address and we'll coordinate.  If you are able to donate, please either Venmo (@jchrist18) or message Jessica (jess_jon@msn.com) for other options.  Hoping to be ready to distribute in April! Let's show those hardworking IBW teachers and staff some love.

Boosters Club
Mark your calendar now for the next meeting on Monday, March 8, 6:30-8pm.  The zoom link is available on the website master calendar Booster Club, March Meeting Info.   For general inquiries, email info@ibwboosterclub.org

Community Equity Council
The IBWHS Community Equity Council (CEC) is hosting an anti-hate coummunity virtual event on March 9th in partnership with the ADL.  More details can be found on our website:  Community Equity Council

LIBRARY

Textbook Return
If you still have textbooks and/or library books from Semester 1, please return them ASAP.  In addition, if you have wifi hotspots or chromebooks that you are no longer using, please return those as well.   During the hours of M-F, 9am-3pm, you can drop off textbooks or library books on the cart that is outside the front doors.  If you are returning chromebooks or wifi hotspots, please call the number on the front doors and someone can assist you.

Multnomah County Library's 2021 Teen Summer Reading Art Contest

ATHLETICS
Read the most current Ida B. Wells Athletics Update, March 1 from Athletic Director, Mike Nolan 

We host our first contests in over a year in our stadium today when we host Men’s Soccer contests against Beaverton. We are looking forward to seeing our student-athletes and coaches on the pitch tomorrow! The rest of our fall programs all have their first contests this week as well.  Unfortunately  Based on the restrictions placed on interscholastic activities as a result of the pandemic, PPS has determined that only certified coaches, athletes and approved event personnel will be allowed to attend contests in person. Unfortunately, we cannot allow spectators to attend contests at this time.  Read the entire letter from PIL Athletics here: https://www.pilathletics.com/

For a complete list of all contests, please visit the Ida B. Wells Athletics Website: Athletic Schedule, Week of March 1

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Community Building for 9th Graders!
We’re so excited to be offering another community-building meeting for our Freshpeople! This meeting will be a great way for 9th graders to meet some more friendly faces from Ida B. Wells-Barnett and to help build that sense of community that we’ve lost given the current comprehensive distance learning setup going on. During the meeting, we’ll be playing games and doing different activities with the hope that whenever we return to the building, our freshpeople will feel more at home. This month's meeting will be very similar to the first one we held last month, so if you weren’t able to attend last month, no problem. The event will be on Wednesday, March 17th at 12:40 pm. Here is the link to join meet.google.com/kky-uxqu-zab

Student Senate
Student Senate will have its second meeting this Thursday, March 4th, during lunch (noon)! Student Senate is a space for clubs and leadership to communicate and collaborate. The goal is to make it easier for clubs to get resources and support in a student-led space, while encouraging improved school wide communication. All clubs at Ida B. Wells-Barnett are welcome to a representative. Please contact Ms. McFadden (mmcfadden@pps.net) for more information!

TEACHERS AND STAFF

Britni Locke is the new social worker at Ida B. Wells HS beginning this year. Learn more about her on her staff page on our website: Britni Locke

Have a great week!

Ida B. Wells High School

Student and Family News, March 1

Ida B. Wells High School
Student and Family News
February 22, 2021

Greetings IBW Students and Families,

I hope that your power has been restored by now.  Thank you for your creativity and resilience as we navigated last week’s various challenges.  I know that some of you are still without the internet.  Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to support you and your students.  

Now that we have a new name, we want to hear your suggestions for our school mascot.   All stakeholders are invited to participate, especially our students!  Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey before next Wednesday.  Thank you for your input!

Filip Hristic, Principal, Ida B. Wells High School

Here are a few announcements for this week:

OUR SCHOOL

Successful Schools Survey
The Successful Schools Survey is our annual district-wide school climate and feedback survey. These surveys provide students, families, staff, and leaders an opportunity to provide feedback on their school’s climate and their experiences at school.  The survey window will run to March 12 for students, staff and leaders, and to March 19 for families. Here is the pps link of where to go to take the survey: https://www.pps.net/Page/17177

For more information about the Successful School Survey, you can read the FAQ
in English:  Successful Schools Survey_English
in Spanish: Successful Schools Survey Spanish
in Somali: Successful Schools Survey Somali

Re-Opening Plans
We are scheduled to start Limited In-Person Instruction at Ida B. Wells HS on March 1.  We will begin with two cohorts of students with 15 students/cohort.  Cohort A will be on campus from 1-3 on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Cohort B will be on campus from 1-3 Thursdays and Fridays.  As you probably heard last week, PPS is making plans for transitioning to hybrid instructions at the beginning of Q4 (April).  The district will send a survey to families to get a better sense of how many students/families are interested in returning to in-person instruction in a hybrid model.  Please look for that survey soon.  Last week, K-5 families received the survey.  I hope that middle school and high school families receive the survey as well in the near future.  Your input will be crucial as we plan for the hybrid instruction at the secondary level.

Yearbook
The 2020-2021 Yearbook is now on sale! Due to a reduced size (about a 100 fewer pages) the price has been reduced to $45 this year. It will also not be available for pick up until the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. Order your copy today on https://pps.schoolpay.com/ so you will always have memories of this unprecedented school year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email the yearbook adviser, Keith Higbee, at khigbee@pps.net.

ACADEMICS

SAT Exam
In an effort to give all of of our juniors the best opportunities to reach their post high school goals, we are offering the SAT test in person, with Covid protocols in place, at Ida B. Wells on April 13th and 27th. The test will be free of charge. 

We will divide the juniors up between the two dates.  It will not be a choice as to which date you attend. We have ordered enough exams for all juniors to take the exam; however, in order to plan with COVID safety in mind, it is essential that students respond to the survey, indicating whether they will or will not take the exam.  

We are reopening the Survey until Wednesday, March 3.  If you have not yet filled it out, please do so ASAP. The survey must be completed from your PPS student account.

Spending some time preparing for standardized tests is essential to maximize your score.  We have compiled a list of resources, not endorsed by PPS, that you can use to get you ready for test day. 

2nd Semester "Back to School Night"
Although we are not hosting an official Back-to-School Night for 2nd Semester, you can use this Virtual Tour that was created for 1st Semester to learn more about the classes your student is taking now:  Virtual Back-to-School Night

Avid Program
Are you the parent of an incoming 9th grader looking for a strong community, a space to grow academically and socially, and curious about how to better prepare for college and career? Maybe AVID is for you!

Join us for a Q & A on February 23rd from 6-7pm to learn more. https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/86756656864

COUNSELING 

From the Career Center, Jessica Wade, Career Coordinator

Future You 2 Go This Week: – Career & Post-secondary Presentations
No pre-registration required; Click on Link to Join; Counts toward Career Related Learning Experience requirements once reflection assignment is completed.

W, 2/24, 12:00pm-12:45pm: Career Presentation- Lorraine Akabuigu, Structural & Payload Design Engineer for Boeing Connected Careers: Engineering--Design & Structural. Please bring a printed copy of the attached pattern (This has 3 patterns, but you will only need to print and use one pattern), a pair of scissors, and one paper clip.

W, 2/24, 1:00pm-1:45pm: Post-Secondary Presentation-PCC Career Pathways Program Connected Careers: https://www.pcc.edu/career-pathways/options/  

W, 2/24, 2:00pm-2:45pm: Career Presentation-J'reyesha Brannon, Civil Engineer-City of Portland-Bureau of Environmental Services Connected Careers: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Government. 

W, 2/24, 3:00pm-3:45pm: Career Presentation-Alyssa Townsend, Account Manager-We Communications Connected Careers: Communications, Public Relations, and Business 

View all current and past Future You 2 Go events.

TH, 2/25, 2-4pm: Learn about industrial technology and automotive industries with Employer Speed Networking hosted by Clackamas Community College  Register here: https://clackamas.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcO-vpz0qGdWQ_D3oWmecVLsnBzYhGs0V

TH, 3/4. 1:00-2:20pm, PPS Technology Focus Event
Come to meet Tech careers presenters and learn about a variety of careers and post-secondary options relating to Technology! Deadline to submit your Registration is March 2nd, 2021. You will be notified by March 3rd, 2021 of your acceptance into this event. 
Register here: Careers in Technology

For information on these opportunities and more, please see the February Career Happenings Newsletter or contact Jessica Wade, jwade1@pps.net

From our Social Worker, Britni Locke

Do you buy groceries with SNAP and lost food from a power outage?
You may be able to get some of your SNAP dollars added back on your Oregon EBT card. More information and how to request replacement can be found on this form SNAP Replacement Form.  For replacement benefits, participants have 10 days to fill out the form from the incident and turn it in. Because of this quick turn-around, email is recommended over mailing the form. 

Substance Abuse Information
The Office of Student Success and Health is excited to announce that beginning Tuesday, March 2nd we will have drop-in hours for families. These office hours will be open to anyone - parent, family member or caregiver in the district. It will be an opportunity to "stop by" virtually and ask questions about substance use prevention, find out about resources and get information about accessing supports. This drop-in space will be staffed by at least two people from the Substance Use Supports team.  FLYER with LINK TO OFFICE HOURS

In addition, there is a free 6 week series beginning March 4th for parents/caregivers who have concerns about a young person’s substance use.  Please see the flyer for all the details. Parent Skills Group Flyer

For any questions or assistance with these issues, please email Britni Locke at blocke@pps.net

FAMILIES & COMMUNITY

Foundation 
The next IBW Foundation Meeting will take place on February 25, 2021 at 7 PM.  We will be continuing the discussion of IBW’s fundraising efforts for the 2021-2022 school year.  We will also begin to formalize our messaging and goals from subcommittee reports. 

Parents and staff are welcome to join via zoom at the following link: Feb IBWHS 7PM Foundation Zoom Call 

If you plan to participate on the call and would like a copy of the meeting agenda prior, please email Brad Nelson at bknelson@cascadeautoglass.com.  We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

PTA Scholarship – donate or apply!
Each year the PTA funds two $1000 scholarships to seniors. If you are interested in donating to the scholarship fund please click here (go to “nonprofit groups” and then donate directly via the “PTA Scholarship Fund” link). If you are a student interested in applying for the scholarship, please click here. Scholarships are due April 2, 2021.

Boosters Club
Did you miss the last Boosters Club Meeting?  Mark your calendar now for the next meeting on Monday, March 8, 6:30-8pm.  The zoom link is available on the website master calendar Booster Club, March Meeting Info

LIBRARY

Textbook Return
If you still have textbooks and/or library books from Semester 1, please return them ASAP.  In addition, if you have wifi hotspots or chromebooks that you are no longer using, please return those as well.   During the hours of M-F, 9am-3pm, you can drop off textbooks or library books on the cart that is outside the front doors.  If you are returning chromebooks or wifi hotspots, please call the number on the front doors and someone can assist you.  

ATHLETICS

Season 2 Athletics Opportunities
Read the most current Ida B. Wells Athletic Update, February 22 from Athletic Director, Mike Nolan 

Ida B. Wells Athletics is excited about offering our traditional team Fall sports including Volleyball, Football, Soccer, and Cross Country. Concerning Volleyball and Football, we are currently working with the OSAA, OHA, and PPS to ensure a safe start to their programs. As it stands, Football has begun their pre-season workouts and Volleyball is scheduled to start their season on February 22 along with Cross Country and Soccer. At the moment, Cheer and Dance do not have a definitive start date yet.

Please visit https://www.familyid.com/organizations/ida-b-wells-high-school to register for Season 2 athletics.  Even if registered for Season 1, a student-athlete must have a Season 2 registration completed and a valid physical on file in order to begin participation in Season 2.  Visit our website for complete registration details:  https://www.wilsonathletics.com/page/show/3737816-registration

The Loprinzi Scholarship Opportunity
The Loprinzi program allows any high school senior from one of 29 program high schools to apply for the scholarship.  

• Deadline is March 1st
• A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the school finalist from each of the program high schools.
• Then the school finalists are considered for three $8,000 awards that are given to the overall finalists.
• All the information and application links can be found here - https://www.multnomahathleticfoundation.com/scholarships/loprinzi-scholarship/
• Criteria – the candidate is a good student, community minded and involved, an athlete and has financial need.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

CHS YAC
Cleveland High School has an upcoming talk on February 24, 2pm organized by the Youth Action Council for HS students on Sociology and Racial Justice.  See the flyer for details: YAC Talk

ROSE FESTIVAL COURT
The Rose Festival Court is composed of up to 15 outstanding young women chosen from Portland Metro-area high schools. Members receive leadership training, a chance to travel, and network with community leaders. Court Members receive one-on-one mentorship from top female executives, a $3,500 scholarship provided by The Randall Group valid for any accredited college, university, or trade program, a complete wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.  Note on eligibility: This program is open to Junior and Senior students who identify as a woman. Students must have a 3.0 GPA. 

Learn more about the Rose Festival Court Program and view the complete application process on the Rose Festival Website. The application deadline is February 24, 2021

For more information about the Portland Rose Festival Court, contact the Ida B. Wells Rose Court Advisor, Erica Caldwell at ecaldwell@pps.net.  

TEACHERS AND STAFF

Ida B. Wells HS Vice Principal, Ayesha Coning, along with many other things, has been facilitating our school Climate Team and No Place for Hate Peer Facilitator program.  Find out more about Ayesha through her bio on her staff page on our website:  Ayesha Coning

Have a great week!

Ida B. Wells High School

Dear PPS Families and Staff,

This week, Superintendent Guerrero and senior leaders presented a COVID-19 school reopening update to the Board of Education. The update largely focused on the district’s plan to offer hybrid instruction to middle and high school grades by mid-April. This follows a similar announcement two weeks ago regarding kindergarten through 5th grades.

Dear PPS Families,

We are excited to offer student-athletes in Portland Public Schools an opportunity to participate in the Portland Interscholastic League’s first athletic competitions in over a year starting next week.

Dear PPS Families,

For those who were not able to attend the Explore Your K-5 Options event on February 18, we are offering the event again on Monday, March 8, from 6-8 p.m.

Dear PPS Families,

As we shared last week, we are continuing to offer increased in-person learning opportunities for students, with a goal of launching hybrid instruction to kindergarten to fifth grade students in April. We have a few updates for you this week: