The Guardian Gazette
Student News, Final Edition, June 17, 2024
Students!
Congratulations for finishing out the school year strong! Even though it is nice to give ourselves a break from school, it is also important to keep our brains active. I love learning new things especially in the summer. I want to encourage you to be intentional about challenging yourself to learn new things this summer, too. You can always find and read a great book, pick up a new instrument to practice, learn a new hiking trail in Forest Park, find new skills from a job, explore what life after high school is like, and the list goes on and on of all the things there are to learn. There is so much to learn and never a reason to be bored, although boredom can also be good for us because it puts us in a place to learn how to be creative.
Take BIG breaks from your cell phones this summer. There is so much research and understanding that putting our cell phones away for long durations is best for our mental health and emotional well-being while also being ideal for learning new things. Please be prepared for cell phones to be fully put away during class time during the 24-25 school year. We want what is best for you and we know cell phones off and away while at school is necessary. Keep this in mind and I want to challenge you to put your cell phones down at home this summer and ignore them for a while. It’s good for all of us! I will be doing the same.
Enjoy your summer everyone! I look forward to seeing you and hearing about your summers when we return to school at the end of August.
Be well, have fun, and stay safe!
Principal Coning
Upcoming Important Dates
June 17-18 Teacher Planning Days/Final Grades
June 18 - Teachers Last Day of School
June 19 - Juneteeth Holiday/School Closed
June 21 - Main Office Closed
June 24 - IBW Summer Main Office Hours Begin
Mark your calendars now for these 2024-25 School Year Dates
August 5 - Main Office returns to 8am-4pm schedule
August 17 - Community Care Campus Clean Up Day
August 19 - First day of Fall Sports
August 19 - Freshmen - Back-to-School Business Day
August 20 - Sophomores/Juniors - Back-to-School Business Day
August 21 - Seniors/Make-Up All Grades - Back-to-School Business Day
August 25 - Band Camp
August 26 - 2024-25 Athletics Kick-Off Night for Families
August 27 - Half Day of School for 9th Grade and 12th Grade
August 28 - First Full Day of School for ALL grades
August 29 - Freshman 101
August 30 - Southwest StageWorks (SW)2 Season Kick Off Potluck
September 3-6 - Fall Musical Auditions
September 17 - Back to School Night for Families, 6:00-8:30pm
More information on all these events will be coming in Guardian Gazette, Summer Editions...stay tuned!
Final Guardian Gazette, Family Edition, June 13 https://secure.smore.com/n/raxsf
See more dates on the:
The Trivory Calendar
2024-2025 PPS School Year Calendar
Summer Hours at IBWHS
Beginning June 24, the school office will be staffed Monday - Thursday, 9am-1pm. The doors are locked and you will need to be buzzed in. Our main line is 503-916-5280. If you have anything you need to come into the school for, please call first. Main Office staff will return on Monday, August 5th.
Our Website https://www.pps.net/ibw
You can also visit the Ida B. Wells website during the summer for many resources.
Lost and Found
You can still come in and pick up lost items! There is a table with items outside 139. In addition, for electronics and valuable items, ask in room 139. All personal items found in lockers were put in Lost and Found. Items not picked up by 6/18 will be donated.
Free Summer Bus Passes Available Now
PPS is taking advantage of a funding opportunity to give free transit passes to students who rely on transit during the summer months. The passes are valid for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar. Students, you can still pick up a pass in the main office this week (TU 8-2pm or TH 8-12pm) Passes are valid from June 1 through August 31, 2024. This program is for current 8th graders to our graduating seniors. Portland Public Schools student ID Hop pass will not work beyond the end of the school year. For more information: https://trimet.org/accesstransit/highschool-summerpass.htm
Project Community Care Day
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 17th from 9am-12pm (please note our hours are different than the flyer) for our Community Care Day! Bring along some garden tools and help us get our campus ready for the school year!
2024-25 Back-to-School Business Days
This is not registration for new students. Please follow these directions if you are newly enrolling https://www.pps.net/Page/10109
August 19 - Freshmen, 12:30-3:30pm
August 20 - Sophomores, 9:00am-12:00pm
August 20 - Juniors, 12:30 - 3:30pm
August 21- Seniors and Make-Up for all grades, 12:30 - 3:30pm
August 27 - Make Up Day for all grades
Report Cards: Go Paperless!
We have an important announcement regarding a change in how we distribute report cards. Due to significant budget cuts, the print shop at the district is closing its doors. As a result, our school will need to print and mail report cards, incurring substantial costs.
To help mitigate these expenses and streamline our processes, we're offering the option to receive report cards electronically through ParentVue. By opting in to paperless report cards, you not only help reduce our environmental footprint but also assist in preserving vital school funds for other educational needs. Please note that for paperless report cards to be effective, both parents must opt in. If only one parent opts in, a paper copy will still be mailed to your home.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. Together, we can make a positive impact on both our school's finances and the environment.
To learn how to opt in please click this link.
ACADEMICS
AP Score Reminders
Every year that you take AP Exams, you can send one score report for free to the college, university, or scholarship organization of your choice. Score reports include both this year’s and past AP Exam scores.June 20 is the deadline for students to indicate or change their free score report recipient in My AP to indicate the college, university, or scholarship program they'd like to receive their free score report.
Summer Scholars
If your student will need to recover credit in a required class they did not pass, students have an opportunity to register for PPS Summer Scholars. Each term is 3 weeks, Monday-Friday from 9-noon and students can earn .50 credit (1 semester) in a core subject area. Term 1 is from July 1-19 and Term 2 is from July 22-August 7. Students must see their counselor to register before June 14. If your student plans to take a course online over the summer, they must also see their counselor first for pre-approval. Only certain courses and programs are approved through PPS for online learning.
2024-25 Class Schedules
Schedules for the 24-25 school year will be available at the Back to School Business Days. Students should receive the courses that they forecasted for and changes to electives cannot be made as we have scheduled our teachers, classes and each period around what students requested this past spring. Thank you for understanding. If students have an error in their schedule they will be able to contact their counselor at the end of August via a Schedule Update Google Form.
2024-25 AP Literature - Summer Reading Assignment
If you are taking AP Literature next year, here is the *encouraged* summer reading assignment
Band Camp!
We are excited to announce this year's band camp, which will take place on August 25 at Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, OR. This one-night overnight retreat promises to be a memorable event where students will engage in pep band rehearsals, extend a warm welcome to our incoming freshmen, and participate in various team-building activities.
To ensure your student's participation, please complete the registration form linked here: Band Camp Registration Form
The cost of the trip is $80 per person covering dinner on the night of the retreat and breakfast the following morning. Please submit your payment through schoolpay.com at your earliest convenience.
We look forward to a fantastic band camp experience for all participants. Should you have any questions or require further information, feel free to reach out to us.
Mr. Caldwell, Band Teacher
SouthWest StageWorks
From the College and Career Center
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. July 30-August 1st: 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. and August 6th-8th: 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m
Sign up and register HERE for more info.
Note: the program will happen at Lewis & Clark this summer as our building will be closed.
Scholarships
Summer is a great time to identify and work on scholarship opportunities.
Here is a link to 18 Top Scholarships for Seniors: These are some of the larger dollar amount scholarships and are due early (October/November). Note: Know that due dates that have passed will be due next fall around the same time.
Oregon Scholarships: Here is a link to a list of scholarships for Oregonians. We have some large pots of money in our state. Ford Family Foundation Scholarship is one of our largest.
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FREE WRITING WORKSHOP
The Myths of Writing: Demystify writing, make it make sense, and have fun!
Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.
Sign-up link
SUMMER WRITING CLASSES
There will be lessons on: flow, creativity, grammar and mechanics, literary analysis, poetry, and the personal essay. In addition, there will be time for sharing and feedback.
Four sessions » Tuesday and Thursday mornings
Sign-up link
Save The Date: Fall 2024 College Fairs
NACAC Fairs are already open for registration online.
Portland Fair: Sunday Oct 27 and Monday Oct 28th
Final College News for Class of 2024
The Summer Before College Checklist
Now that you know where you’re heading to college, there are some important tasks to complete over the summer to ensure your transition to school is smooth. From making sure your financial aid is in order to finalizing your housing plans, many of these tasks are required before you can officially start school this fall! Get Schooled created an ultimate summer before college checklist that walks you through some important action items to take care of before starting college and how to work through any obstacles that may come up along the way.
Final Transcripts
Your final transcript will be automatically sent to the college you selected in Maia Learning when they are finalized (around June 20th).
-- From Kelly Milford
Career Exploration Opportunities - Upcoming Deadlines!
Now Recruiting!
Bodecker Foundation Creative Workshops - Summer Workshops now open for registration.
Providence Career Ready–Health Occupations Career Events
ProvidenceReady will continue to offer experiential learning events for students interested in healthcare careers over the summer months!
See this flyer. By following the QR code, you can provide your contact information and be notified of our events as they're announced.
Portland Workforce Alliance Summer Career Mentorship Programs - please see descriptions linked below:
Summer Career Academy (Week of June 24, 2024).
Creative Careers Mentor Program (Week of July 15. 2024).
UPTURN, is a 4-week Leadership Academy for young people ages 14-26 - Apply by June 16th!
Youth are paid $21/hr for their participation in the program! This is an introductory course into community organizing, that centers individual transformation, collective power building, and radical imagination! Youth interested in policy, activism, or community building are encouraged to apply.
Northwest Oregon Legislative Fellowship (NWOLF) - Apply by Mid June! Cohort will meet on Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Aug 21st - Oct 30th
NWOLF is a formative 11-week fellowship hosted by Rep. Bowman to prepare promising young Oregonians for a career in public service. During the fellowship, students participate in a unique guest-speaker series with policy and campaign experts, receive professional development and mentorship from a veteran in the field of politics, develop a policy proposal for the upcoming 2025 legislative session, and get hands-on experience in legislative elections across the state. See flier for more details about the schedule and level of commitment expected by fellows. Apply online
POWGirls Summer Workshops - Register Now!
POWGirls offers workshops in video production, cinematography, audio recording, set lighting, digital editing and media literacy for girls and non-binary youth ages 15-19. Our instructors are working media producers who inspire girls to be creative, tech-savvy leaders who will help realize gender equity in the film industry.
Summer Workshop I: INTRO TO FILMMAKING, July 22-26
Music Video Workshop II: July 29 - August 2
NW Cyber Camp offers a week of hands-on projects related to the growing field of cybersecurity, coed and girls-only options. Multiple locations and multiple weeks.
PSU Summer Business Institute - 2024 SBI Application is now open! Book one week during your summer to meet other students, connect with local business leaders, advance your personal and professional development, and experience campus life. Designed for historically-excluded students, this FREE program is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024 - Friday, July 12, 2024 @ Portland State University, and includes housing, transit, and food.
See the full newsletter with links to more jobs, more internships, and more ways to explore careers.
List of Low Cost or No Cost Summer Recovery Resources
This is a list of low or no cost summer recovery and wellness activities. The focus is on services that are low barrier and activity oriented.
Chromebooks
It is now too late to turn in any Chromebooks for the summer.
If you still have a Chromebook and it has any issues over the summer, such as drops, damages, or technical glitches, you can seek assistance from the PPS Service Desk by calling 503.916.3375 or emailing support@pps.net. There is no cost for technical support. PPS Service desk is open for phone calls from 8:00AM- 6:00PM. If your computer needs to be sent away for repairs, you will drop it off and check out a loaner device for the remainder of the summer from the Dr.Matthew Prophet Center (Pthe EC), 501 N. Dixon Street Mondays OR Thursdays between 9 AM and 3 PM. Our Service Desk technicians will be available to assist them in sending the device out for repair. The repaired Chromebooks will be delivered back to Ida B. Wells. When you return in August, you can return your loaner Chromebooks to your school and retrieve their repaired device.
There is no technical support available at Ida B. Wells over the summer. If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk 503-916-3375 or via email at support@pps.net.
Fall Sports Registration is Now Open
ArbiterSports is now open for fall registration for Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Volleyball and Cheer. Please register early to let coaches know your intent to participate. You do not need to have your valid physical in order to register; that can be sent at a later date via email or uploaded to ArbiterSport
SchoolPay will open to pay the required PIL Fee for the fall season on July 1st. We can't open SchoolPay earlier than July 1st as the 2023-24 Fiscal Year needs to be closed out first.
See our website for information about registering and the links you will need. https://www.ibwathletics.com/page/show/3737816-registration
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Summer Opportunities
Please visit the Athletics website for all the summer opportunities available https://www.ibwathletics.com/summer. You can also visit each sport's individual page on the website for summer updates https://www.ibwathletics.com/page/show/1855886-teams
And please spread the word to your neighbors about these opportunities for youth in our community!
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Summer Resources
FOOD RESOURCES
Summer Free Lunches in the Park
SW Portland Locations
June 24th - August 16th
Holly Farm Park: 10819 SW Capitol Hwy 11:30AM-1:00PM
Stephens Creek Crossing Apartments: 6715 SW 26th 12:00PM-1:30PM
See more locations below
*Youth 18 years and under must be in person to receive meals, handwashing is required, meals must be eaten on-site. There is no programming on July 4th and 5th.*
Neighborhood House Food Pantry
Free Food Market Location & Client Hours
3445 SW Moss St. Portland, OR 97219
(971) 447-6292
Monday: 10:00AM-4:00PM (closed 12-1PM)
Wednesday: 10:00AM-4:00PM (closed 12-1PM)
Thursday: 2:00PM-6:00PM
*Please check in no later than 15 minutes before closing)*
*Neighborhood House also provides food box delivery. You may find this form on their website. Deliveries can be made every 2 weeks. The request form must be filled out each time a delivery is desired*
Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank provides access to nutritious food for all!
Look at their food finder search to find access to free food near you.
foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org
Sunshine Division
Provides free accessible food and clothing assistance to struggling local families and individuals. Assistance is offered 5 days a week at N Thompson and SE Stark locations. Home-delivery option also available.
Go to sunshinedivion.org for more information.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Project Respond
(503) 988-4888
Mobile crisis services.
Urgent Walk-In Clinic
Receive immediate, in-person care for behavioral health crises. Serves anyone at no cost.
Cascadia Health - Mental Health Urgent Walk-in Clinic
4212 SE Division St. Portland, OR
Monday-Friday: 7AM-9PM
Saturday-Sunday: 9AM-9PM
RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
211
Call 211 or go to 211info.org for information on bill assistance.
PGE
PGE has many programs to support families in need of reducing electricity bills. Programs include: Income Qualified Bill Discount and Energy Assistance.
Find more information on their website portlandgeneral.com
HEALTH INSURANCE
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
As of July 1, 2023 people of any age or immigration status may be eligible for full OHP benefits. Find out how to apply at oregon.gov/oha/HSD/OHP
Free Summer Lunches
The Nutrition Services department is very proud to partner with Portland Parks and Recreation to provide free lunches to all children in our community ages 1-18 at select parks throughout the city. Portland Parks and Recreation's Free Lunch + Play is open to all (no registration or enrollment necessary) and our team will be making lunches for children to enjoy in the park (grab and go meals are no longer permissible). This service will be offered Monday through Friday, June 26 through August 9 (except July 4 and 5).
Alberta Park (NE 19th Ave and NE Jarrett St) 11:30-1:00pm
Cathedral Gardens (8652 N Swift Way, Portland OR 97203) 12:00-1:00PM
Columbia Park (N. Woolsey Ave and N Winchell St) 11:30-1:00pm
Creston Park (SE 44th Ave and SE Powell Blvd) 11:30-1:00pm
Essex Park (SE 76th Ave and Center St) 11:30-1:00pm
Holly Farm Park (10819 SW Capitol Hwy) 11:30-1:00pm
Irving Park (875 NE Fremont St) 11:30-1:00pm
Kenton Park (N. Delaware Ave and N. Kilpatrick) 12:00-1:30pm
K'hunamokwst Park (5200 NE Alberta St) 12:00-1:30pm
Lents Park (SE 92nd Ave and SE Steele St) 11:30-1:00pm
McCoy Park (N. Newman Ave and N. Newark St) 12:00-1:30pm
Montavilla Park (NE 82nd Ave. and Glisan St) 12:00-1:30pm
Mt Scott Park (SE 72nd Ave and SE Ramona St) 12:00-1:30pm
Peninsula Park (700 N. Rosa Parks Way) 12:00-1:30pm
St Johns Park (8427 N. Central St) 11:30-1:00pm
Stephens Creek Crossing (6715 SW 26th Ave) 12:00-1:30pm
Please visit our webpage for more information. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.