The Guardian Gazette

Hi students,

I hope you have a restful Fall Break with your family and friends. A couple of reminders are that progress reports for quarter 2 will be posted by your teachers on December 12th. After Fall Break, we have three weeks of school before winter break, so be prepared, be engaged, be an advocate, and be kind to each other during this holiday season.

See you soon,

Principal Coning

Please see below for more details about each of these calendar items.
November 25-26 Conferences, No School for Students

November 27-29 - No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2 - Deadline to let Yearbook Class know no picture or different name
December 4 - Guardian Showcase, Discover Ida B Wells High School
December 5 - Choir/Orchestra Concert
December 5 - Greece Trip Information Meeting
December 9 - 13 - December Spirit Week
December 11 - Ida B Flea Market
December 11 - Band Concert
December 13 - School Assembly
December 14 - Communicare Club Fundraiser
December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break
January 1 - Grad Night Ticket Price Increases

See more dates on the:

The Trivory Calendar: https://trivory.com/ibw/calendar
2024-2025 PPS School Year Calendar

IN-PERSON: 11/25, Monday: 8:30am - 8:30pm

VIRTUAL: 11/26, Tuesday: 8:30am-8:30pm

For anyone doing Virtual conferences on Tuesday, here the list of staff members with their contact information and their google meet information. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y-Hag7CvCBSizn2FSRSWmvdGdISzePa-AVDBibJXPzU/edit?usp=sharing

If you missed signing up for conferences, it is now too late. However, you can always contact your student's teacher at any time outside of conferences.

If you have an 8th grader or perhaps have an 8th grader in your neighborhood, please make note of our Guardian Showcase on December 4th from 6-8pm. This is also a great night for anyone in our community to come see all the great things happening at IBWHS!

Get ready for Spirit Week, December 9 - 13! There will be a lot going on that week with Theme Days, the Ida B Flea Market, a Band Concert, an assembly and the first Friday Night basketball game.
Start getting ready for the themes!
Monday: Monochrome Monday
Tuesday: White Lies
Wednesday: Best of the Bins
Thursday: Hooray for the Holidays! (holiday pj's, ugly sweaters, hats, socks, etc)

Friday: Class Colors

Our ILT, Site Council, and Culture and Climate teams look at this data to determine school wide goals and initiatives of where we need to improve and maintain. It's the one survey that I believe actually helps us steer the direction of our school and school systems.

Every year, Portland Public Schools gathers feedback about school climate and culture from students, families, and staff through the Successful Schools Survey. The results help us understand the needs of our community in each school (Ida B Wells) and as a district overall. We use the data to provide targeted feedback and training to leaders and staff on how to create healthy school environments that are welcoming for all. Please use the QR codes below to take the survey.

Student drivers, please do not use the Rieke parking lot entrance between 7:45 - 8:15am. This is a very heavy traffic time at Rieke and with little kids running around, it is better to stay away from that area as Rieke gets settled in. Please only use the Ida B. Wells parking lot entrances during the Rieke start time. Thank you!

41 students participated in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) this year while enjoying donuts and juice in the library. Congrats to the AMC 10 Top Finishers: Robert Kaiser, Connor Kale, Karol Iwanow and Soleo Hess, and the AMC 12 Top Finishers: Ansel Stanik, Sam Hartoch and Owen Warren!

On March 5th all sophomores will take the PreACT and all Juniors will take the SAT during the school day at no cost to you! This is all the information we have at this time but please watch the Gazette for more information as it becomes available

We currently have less than 600 pre-orders for the 2024-2025 yearbook. Pre-order numbers are used to determine how many books we will order for the year. If this number stays low, it's possible that people hoping to buy a yearbook (once they arrive in May) will find that the books are already sold out.

If you want to guarantee a yearbook for this year, please pre-order yours on SchoolPay which can be found on the multi-item page in SchoolPay titled Back to School Costs and Contributions 2024-25. On this page, you’ll find all the programs we are collecting for, along with donation items. The 2024-25 yearbook is listed at the very bottom of the page."

The cost of the book will be going up to $75 after winter break, so save yourself the $10 price hike and order yours now!

If you don't want your school picture in the yearbook this year or you would like a different name than shown in StudentVue, please contact Mr. Higbee at khigbee@pps.net or let him know in room 142 before school or at lunch! Make sure to let us know by December 2nd.

Our Positive Charge! IBW club has officially begun its Winter Clothing Drive! Positive Charge is accepting new and used children's and teen clothing, baby items, and hygiene products! Please bring all donations to the blue bins located by the front office and the gym. All of the donations will go to NW Children's Outreach in order to help our neighbors in need throughout SW Portland. This is a great opportunity to clean out your closets for a good cause and make a difference this holiday season!

Beginning today, you can drop off new toys in Room 143 or in the Main Office that will be delivered to children at Doernbecher Hospital for the holidays.

Ida B. Wells Communicare Club is a student grantmaking organization where we raise money for a nonprofit organization of our choice! This year we will be donating to a nonprofit focused on supporting access to healthcare in the Portland Metro area. Our first fundraising event this year will be held on Saturday December 14th from 10 AM to 7 PM. We will be fundraising with Butterfly Effect Pottery Studio in Multnomah Village, where 10% of all proceeds that day will go to IBW Communicare. Grab your friends and family to paint pottery for a cause!

Prices for the Class of 2025's Grad Night Party will go up on Jan. 1, earlier than planned. This is because of an increase in the cost of the event. Tickets are currently $100 per senior. They will go up to $125 on Jan. 1.

Buy tickets on SchoolPay: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Senior-Grad-Night-Party-Tickets-20242025/Sb1Z3vp

Families interested in full or partial Grad Night scholarships can contact school counselors. Find your student's counselor.

Grad Night is an overnight event that will take place after the graduation ceremony. Students will load up on buses about 10 p.m. to go to a surprise location for fun, entertainment and food. A quiet space will be available if students need to take a break. Adult chaperones will be onsite. Sign up to volunteer as a chaperone.

Watch for upcoming fundraisers to support Grad Night: a See's Candy sale in time for the holidays, an electronics recycling drive in winter and early spring, and a wine and purse sale in April. You can donate anytime toward Grad Night scholarships and expenses via SchoolPay. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Senior-Grad-Night-Party-Donation/SbtnOCF

Send in your photos for senior slideshows!

Work is underway on two slideshows featuring the Class of '25:

Senior Assembly/Grad Night slideshow: This will show candid photos of seniors through the years. Please include the full names of all students shown.

Graduation slideshow: This will show slides about graduating seniors. Each slide will have the student's preferred name, their senior photo (does not have to be their yearbook photo), a baby/childhood photo and their post-graduation plan.

Submit your photos as soon as possible to: ibwslideshow@gmail.com

Please note: Submitting a photo does not guarantee it will be used.

Dear Guardians

There's still time to reserve a spot for our incredible Spring 2025 trip to Greece—and a limited-time $300 discount is available! This journey, hosted in partnership with EF Tours, is more than just travel; it's a chance for students to expand their horizons, grow in confidence, and bring learning to life. We would love for students to experience the history, culture, and adventure of Greece with us!

Join us at our virtual info session on December 5th at 6 pm to learn more about this opportunity, the special discount, and how to secure your student's spot.

At the meeting we'll cover:

· How this experience will benefit your student

· The amazing sites and activities planned for our trip

· What's included in this all-encompassing package

· Opportunities for your child to earn academic credit

· Our commitment to safety and affordability

· Steps to enroll during EF's risk-free enrollment period

Use this link to RSVP for the meeting: https://rsvp.eftours.com/mxkrybg

Best,
Marrla Wilkinson

Please note: This is a non-school sponsored trip.

Hi Guardians! We're thrilled to announce that the Ida B. Flea Market is back and will be happening on Wednesday, December 11th. Please note this is a change of date!! We can't wait to see what clothing, crafts or other creations will be available to purchase!

The Rose Festival Court is composed of up to 15 outstanding students chosen from Portland Metro-area high schools. The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.

Princess announcements take place daily in late February and March, in the days leading up to Spring Break. Following their selection, Court Members attend after-school and weekend training sessions covering topics including media training, networking, public speaking and more. Once travel begins, the Court travels visiting community events, business leaders, hospitals, senior living centers, youth organizations, civic groups and participating in the Rose Festival's parades and events!

Court Members receive a $3,500 scholarship provided by The Randall Group valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a complete travel wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.

To learn more and apply:

https://www.rosefestival.org/p/programs/rose-festival-court

Internship applications are open including popular OHSU internships. Please see all of the opportunities in the IBWHS Career Happenings Newsletter

Here are the latest newsletters from the College Center!

https://secure.smore.com/n/7c2j4

https://secure.smore.com/n/jm560

We had a fantastic fall season! You can read all about it in our IBW Athletics Weekly Re-Cap here: https://secure.smore.com/n/6wcd3r

The winter sports season is underway. Basketball tryouts are completed but it is not too late to sign up for wrestling and swimming. Just a reminder that you MUST be registered and have a valid physical on file before you can participate. To begin the registration process, see our website: https://www.ibwathletics.com/page/show/3737816-registration

Also, the item Winter PIL Pay-to-Play is open in SchoolPay. The fee for all Winter sports should be paid by the first contest. Coaches have the right to hold out players who have not paid the fee.

Hey Guardian Football Fans!

ANOTHER year of going UNDEFEATED in the PIL at the high school level! Our 36-0 shutout win against Jefferson two weeks ago capped off what is now a 17 game win streak in conference play!

CELEBRATE with us and support the Guardians by ordering one of our League Championship T-Shirts and Hoodies!

Small, Medium, Large, and XL shirts are available for $16. XXL and XXXL are available for $18.

Small, Medium, Large, and XL sweatshirt hoodies are available for $37, XXL and XXXL are available for $39

Order TODAY at https://vvifxv-sj.myshopify.com/, SUPPLY IS LIMITED BUT CAN BE PICKED UP TODAY! Once you have completed your order, contact Head Football Coach Robby Scharf at rscharf@pps.net or 503-209-5648 to coordinate pickup/delivery of your order.

GO GUARDIANS!

Website:www.ibwathletics.com
Phone: 503-916-5280, ext 75318
Athletic Director, Mike Nolan,mnolan@pps.net
Athletic Assistant, Leanne Van Horn,lvanhorn@pps.net
Instagram: ibw_athletics
Facebook: Ida B Wells HS Athletics
Trivory App: Agreat way to see the daily Athletic Schedule
Mike's Weekly Athletic Newsletter. Be sure to watch for it here in the Student News each week! It includes a recap of the prior week, what's on tap and includes Student-Athletes of the week and more!

The Wellness Committee in Leadership Class has started a new tradition of having a Staff Member of the Month, recognizing the efforts of our wonderful staff. The first recipient is Katie Parnell, our Lead Campus Security Associate. Congratulations, Katie!

Did you miss the Family Newsletter from last week? Here is the link to the November 21st Edition: https://secure.smore.com/n/qmxth

Former student, Lucy Balthazaar, (class of 2015) was on Koin 6 News last week promoting the Oregon Special Olympics. She talks about IBW’s (then WHS) unified basketball team. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/8kS__sSiFe0

Ready for an adventure? Amigos de las Americas is again running homestay and service projects in Latin America this summer. In anticipation of the Dec 10 Priority Application Deadline, the Portland Chapter of AMIGOS will host an Online Information Session on Thursday Dec 5, 7:00pm. CLICK HERE to register and receive a Zoom link. Parents are encouraged to attend with their students. Please visit the Portland Chapter website for information about AMIGOS and the Portland chapter. Hope to see you

For questions about this program or the Costa Rica program below, please contact Spanish teacher, Amy Durham at adurham@pps.net

Every year, Partners of America does an exchange program between Oregon and Costa Rica. Costa Rican students come to Oregon and live with host families, shadowing their high school student for four weeks. Over the summer, Oregon students can apply for an 8-week program exchange program in Costa Rica.

Partners of America is short a few families for hosting January 5th - February 1st. We are hoping to find 1-2 IBW families who are interested in hosting. Please visit https://www.partnersorcr.com/hosting-information/ or email hostatico@gmail.com for more information.

Read the latest news from the district https://secure.smore.com/n/u3mcxb-nov-22-2024-district-news-events

The 2024-2025 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook is live on the PPS and MTSS (Student Conduct & Discipline) website. We are shifting from printing hard copies to electronic versions of the SRRH beginning this 24-25 school year. Every school office will receive one hard copy in the six supported languages. Upon request, we will be able to make additional copies if needed. The Copies for the building should arrive this week.

We have created a Slide Deck with all parts of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook to share with students and families; please use the QR code below to access the slides.