Dear Ida B. Wells Students and Families, 

I will remember today for a long time.  After not seeing students in our building for more than a year, today we had the great privilege of welcoming many of our students back to our classrooms.  Although everyone's faces were covered by masks, I could see lots of smiling eyes.  I am hopeful that today marks the beginning of a new chapter.  I look forward to seeing the rest of our Hybrid students later this week and hope that at some point in the near future, we will be able to safely welcome all of our students back to Ida B. Wells HS.  

Filip Hristic, Ida B. Wells HS Principal 

More announcements for the week:

OUR SCHOOL

Learning About Our Namesake
Please join us on Thursday, May 6th from 6-7pm for a Community Conversation wiht Ida B. Wells-Barnett's Great-Grandson, Dan Duster.  The event is co-sponsored by Ida B. Wells High School Community Equity Council (CEC) and Wells Cluster PTA's.  For more information and to Register: Learning about our Namesake Registration 

Hybrid Learning
For general information regarding Hybrid Learning, including the new schedule, please visit the Hybrid Learning page on our website: Hybrid Learning at IBW

Covid Testing Consent Forms
The COVID test consent form (in both English and Spanish)are here: Covid Testing Consent Form_English   Covid Testing Consent Form_Spanish 
We will need this form on file for any student who is showing symptoms and needs a test.  We cannot test students without prior written consent.  Please print a copy of this form and have your student turn in the completed from as they enter the buidlng on their first day of Hybrid Learning.

Attendance Updates
Our Attendance Secretary is on leave until mid-May.  Kathy Lommen is filling in as our attendance secretary during Sara's absence.  If you need to report your student's absence, please email klommen@pps.net or call the main office at 503-916-5280.   

Attendance will be changing beginning today with the start of Hybrid Learning, to learn more about those changes, visit the Hybrid Learning page:  https://www.pps.net/Domain/6586

Meal Distribution
Meal access is critical for many families within our district and PPS is working to ensure that meal access continues for all students, whether or not they return to school for hybrid in-person instruction or if they remain in distance learning. All school meals will continue to be free for all students in all schools, and no student ID or names are needed to receive meals.

Once a student returns to hybrid in-person instruction, meals will be served at their school at the end of their in-person session.

If a student is staying in distance learning -- or if their hybrid in-person learning has not begun -- they should visit 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. on school days to pick up meals.

For the remainder of the year, grab-and-go meals will be available between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. on school days for all children in the community (PPS students and children not enrolled at PPS) ages 1-18.  Ida B. Wells High School, Jackson Middle School and Robert Gray Middle School are all Meal Distribution Schools. 

Transportation
Bus Information
Our PPS transportation department has worked with Trimet on their plan to ensure we have enough available seats for students at the adjusted bell times for this year. They were able to confirm that they have analyzed the affected routes and added service to lines 1,44,51 and 71. They will be monitoring all the rest closely with a plan for overflow on school routes. 

Parking Passes
If you already registered your car but haven't picked up your pass, it will be delivered to you in your classroom.  If you still need to register your vehicle, you can do so on this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXbXnKNu0TJv_mHIGMHEqGoI_OSAawk1Zd8PNpulSZ195cQQ/viewform

Entering the building for Hybrid Learning
Each grade has been assisgned an entrance for entering the building:
9th grade:  Front Doors, Vermont St.
10th Grade: Side Doors, Wilson Pool side
11th Grade:  Stair Doors, Gym Entrance
12th Grade: ADA Ramp, Gym Entrance
For further clarification, view this attached map: Campus Map with Hybrid Learning Entrances 

School Map
For any 9th graders unable to join the school tours last week or any other student new to Ida B. Wells HS, here is a link to a School Map to familiarize yourself with the inside of the building.

ACADEMICS
Juniors - Senior English Reforecasting
We have had to make some unanticipated adjustments to our Senior English course offerings, and we need you to complete the following form, essentially “re-forecasting” for your Senior English course. We will be offering three course options:
* AP English Literature
* Contemporary Texts and Media (Dual Credit Opportunity)
* Creative Writing (Dual Credit Opportunity)

Please rank your choices (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd) on the following form Senior English Reforecasting Form by Wednesday, April 21.

SAT for Juniors, April 27
Students that registered to take the SAT at IBW and their parent(s)/guardian(s) were emailed (students to their student PPS email) with the date of their exam, testing room and assigned entrance.  A reminder email will be sent by 4/21 as well.  If you don't receive the email, contact amenashe@pps.net. Review this  pdf_sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf  for important information, test taking tips and sample questions.  If you want a paper copy of the Guide they are available for pickup outside the front entrance to the school. All students  arrive at their designated entrance by 8am. Students should bring #2 pencil(s), approved (see student guide) calculator (a limited number of calculators will be available at school), ID - school ID or other picture ID, water bottle.  Masks must be worn at all times.  Sack lunch and snack will be given as you leave the building at the two main exits. 

Senior Ads in Yearbook
It's not too late to place a Senior Ad in the Yearbook! For more information about this and all news about the Senior Year and Graduation, visit our page, Senior News, Class of 2021

From our Social Worker, Britni Locke
Community Meditation
Beginning April 20th, Peace In Schools is offering free, online, community meditations every Monday from 8:15-8:45AM. To register. fill out the form which can be found at this link. 

Black Youth Crisis Recovery Group
Are you a black student who is seeking a safe place to process and unpack trauma and grief that you may be dealing with as a result of current events?  If so, please check out this flyer for more information on how you can join this group:  Black Youth Crisis Recovery Group

Substance Abuse Information
The Substance Use Supports Team from Student Success & Health is excited to offer a Parent and Family Support Group in Spanish beginning this Wednesday 4/7.  The group will be offered virtually from 5:00-6:30.  Families are not required to attend all and drop-in's are welcome.
Topics will include:

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

Parenting Class by LifeStance Health (formerly Western Psychological & Counseling Services)
See the flyer for more information Excessive Technology Parentlng Workshop
FAMILIES & COMMUNITY
Foundation
The next IBW Foundation Meeting will take place on April 22, 2021 at 7 PM.  Please feel free to wear green during the call.  We will finalize IBW’s fundraising plans for the 2021-2022 school year.  Parents and staff are welcome to join via zoom at the following link: April 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.

Booster Club 
Ida B Wells branded merchandise is now available from our Booster Club.  This initial product line includes the Lifting As We Climb Student Tee designed by IBW student Elle Unflat, our Type tees in standard cut or women's cut, some great Portland Gear tees and hoodies, plus face masks.  

Or come by one of our pop-up sales running down at the Field House on the IBW track on April 20th and April 22nd, from 3-6pm.

The Booster Club is still seeking individuals to fill this position for the 2021-2022 School Year:

Dear Ida B. Wells Students and Families, 

Thank you for taking the time to communicate with us about your student’s preference for fourth quarter learning.  We have heard from nearly everyone and more than 60% of our students have opted for Hybrid.  We are excited to welcome those students back to the building on April 19.

We are committed to supporting our students through the end of the school year regardless of whether they decided to participate in Hybrid in person learning or to remain in on-line learning full time.  In order for our staff to prepare for this transition, we will be using Wednesday through Friday of this week for professional learning and planning time.  There will not be any synchronous class periods April 14-16.  Teachers will be posting asynchronous material those days and will return to synchronous class sessions the morning of April 19. 

Please review this slide deck to find this week’s schedule, detailed information about our Hybrid plans, and other relevant information.  There is a link to a survey at the end of the slide deck for questions, too.  In addition here is some information from our district:  PPS Back-to-School: Information for Hybrid Students

Please stay safe: Remember to wash your hands, wear your mask, and watch your distance.

Filip Hristic, Ida B. Wells HS Principal 

More announcements for the week:

OUR SCHOOL
Special Schedule and Attendance Form this Week
Due to the administration of the SAT exam for some of our juniors on Tuesday and teachers preparing for Hybrid Learning, we are following a special schedule this week.  Click here for the schedule: Special Schedules  In addition, students need to complete this short form on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in order to be marked present.  Our staff will then take care of the rest.  April 14th-16th Attendance

More Attendance Updates
Our Attendance Secretary is on leave until mid-May.  Kathy Lommen is filling in as our attendance secretary during Sara's absence.  If you need to report your student's absence, please email klommen@pps.net or call the main office at 503-916-5280.   

Attendance will be changing on April 19 with the start of Hybrid Learning, to learn more about those changes, visit the Hybrid Learning page:  https://www.pps.net/Domain/6586

Meal Distribution
Meal access is critical for many families within our district and PPS is working to ensure that meal access continues for all students, whether or not they return to school for hybrid in-person instruction or if they remain in distance learning. All school meals will continue to be free for all students in all schools, and no student ID or names are needed to receive meals.

Once a student returns to hybrid in-person instruction, meals will be served at their school at the end of their in-person session.

If a student is staying in distance learning -- or if their hybrid in-person learning has not begun -- they should visit 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. on school days to pick up meals.

For the remainder of the year, grab-and-go meals will be available between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. on school days for all children in the community (PPS students and children not enrolled at PPS) ages 1-18.  Ida B. Wells High School, Jackson Middle School and Robert Gray Middle School are all Meal Distribution Schools. 

Student Parking Passes Available on Friday
Students can park in student parking on a first come first serve basis.  Students must register their cars on this google form:  https://forms.gle/CArSuYUWCUmR5x9F7   Please direct all parking questions to Erica Caldwell at ecaldwell@pps.net.  Students who have completed the form can pick up their parking pass on Friday, April 16 from 12-1pm on the patio by front doors of the school.

TriMet Bus Passes
Student ID cards also serve as TriMet bus passes.  If your student needs a replacement StudentID/TriMet Pass, please email our bookkeeper, Ana Curtis, acurtis@pps.net.  Please include student's full name and school ID number.  If your student needs a student ID/Tri-Met Pass but does not yet have one, please also email Ana indicating this need.
ACADEMICS
SAT for Juniors, April 13 and 27
Students that registered to take the SAT at IBW were sent an email to their student PPS email address with the date of their exam, testing room and assigned entrance.  If they didn't receive, please email amenashe@pps.net ASAP!

Senior Ads in Yearbook
It's not too late to place a Senior Ad in the Yearbook! For more information about this and all news about the Senior Year and Graduation, visit our page, Senior News, Class of 2021

From our Social Worker, Britni Locke
Community Meditation
Beginning April 20th, Peace In Schools is offering free, online, community meditations every Monday from 8:15-8:45AM. To register. fill out the form which can be found at this link. 

Black Youth Crisis Recovery Group
Are you a black student who is seeking a safe place to process and unpack trauma and grief that you may be dealing with as a result of current events?  If so, please check out this flyer for more information on how you can join this group:  Black Youth Crisis Recovery Group

Substance Abuse Information
The Substance Use Supports Team from Student Success & Health is excited to offer a Parent and Family Support Group in Spanish beginning this Wednesday 4/7.  The group will be offered virtually from 5:00-6:30.  Families are not required to attend all and drop-in's are welcome.
Topics will include:

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

Parenting Class by LifeStance Health (formerly Western Psychological & Counseling Services)
See the flyer for more information Excessive Technology Parentlng Workshop
FAMILIES & COMMUNITY
Booster Club 
The next Booster Club meeting will be held TONIGHT, April 12th.  Zoom link can be found on our master calendar on the home page: Master Calendar

Boosters is also excited to roll out our first few pieces of Ida B Wells High School merchandise - including the Lifting As We Climb Student Tee designed by IBW student Elle Unflat.  Ordering is open now and pickup will be available by mid-April.  You do not have to have a student at Ida B. Wells to use this link and as a tip, click on the Add to Cart button to see images larger.  www.schoolpay.com/link/ibwgear

In addition, The Booster Club is still seeking individuals to fill these positions for the 2021-2022 School Year: