The Guardian Gazette
IBWHS Student News, September 23, 2024
Hello Guardians,
Today and tomorrow are memorable days in our lives and in the history of the United States. There is a lot to consider and to pay attention to. I hope you are talking with each other, your teachers, and your families about the state of our country, our culture, and the world. Please know that our school district and superintendent have provided some messaging as well as a toolkit that you can find on our PPS website: https://www.pps.net/2024electionsupport
Also, students we have started the 2nd Quarter and it’s important to begin strong and to stay on top of your school work. Be Prepared and be Engaged in your classes to the best of your ability. Please keep your technology away all day and remain in your classes. Our school values are summed up in an acronym, PEAK and the A stands for advocating for yourself and for others with Kindness. If you have a question for your teacher, ask them. For example, it’s fair to want to understand the grade you have earned thus far for Quarter 1.
Please let me know what you need over the next few days as citizens who are 18 years old and older elect a new President of the United States. We are here for you and each other as an Ida B. Wells High School community.
Principal Coning
Please see below for more details about each of these calendar items.
November 5 - Varsity Men's Soccer @ Lakeridge, 2nd Round 6A Playoffs
November 6 - Greece Trip Information Meeting
November 7 - For Seniors Jostens here for Cap/Gown orders
November 7 - Ida B Flea Information Meeting
November 8 - Varsity Football vs. Central Catholic, 1st Round 6A Playoffs
November 9 - Varsity Men's and Women's Cross Country - State Meet
November 14-17 - Fall Musical
November 18 - First Day of Winter Sports
November 20 - Paying for College Night
November 21-23 - Fall Musical
November 25-26 Conferences, No School for Students
November 27-29 - No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1 - Deadline to let Yearbook Class know no picture or different name
December 4 - Guardian Showcase, Discover Ida B Wells High School
December 13 - Ida B Flea Market
See more dates on the:
The Trivory Calendar: https://trivory.com/ibw/calendar
2024-2025 PPS School Year Calendar
Seniors, A Jostens representative will be here Thursday 11/7 during lunch, taking orders and answering questions for graduation items, jackets and ring orders. You can bring your completed order forms Thursday to the table in the main hall near the Foyer. You can order online as well! Miss getting an order packet? They are available in the main office and 139. A few additional reminders:
- Want just the cap, gown, tassel unit? Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Portland, OR - Cap,Gown, tassel Unit - Jostens just $38 for early orders
All students participating in graduation ceremony MUST have a cap, gown and tassel
You can borrow cap/gown/tassel from a friend/family member as long as it is IBW green
If finances are a concern, see Sharon Dailey, Counseling Admin Asst. and she will put you on our list to borrow a cap, gown and tassel.
Fall is here and Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences are coming up!
IN-PERSON: 11/25, Monday: 8:30am - 8:30pm
VIRTUAL: 11/26, Tuesday: 8:30am-8:30pm
As always, you can contact your student's teacher at any time outside of conferences. Now that Quarter 1 grades are completed, the IBW "priority student conference team" will be reaching out to families whose students are a priority based on 1st quarter grades (those with Ds or F/NGs in core classes). We will open our conference program for everyone on 11/15 at 8:30am (and will close at 12:00pm on 11/21).
Conferences provide an opportunity for the student, teacher, and families to come together and discuss the challenges and potential solutions to improve the student's academic performance and overall experience in the class.
STUDENTS!
Our goal is to have both your family and you at these conferences whenever possible. You are at the center of these conversations and should be present whenever possible.
If you are unable to get an appointment with a particular teacher, please email them. Conferences are only one of many options to meet with a teacher.
More information to come on how to register!
AP Registration Deadline extended to 11/13!!!
Due to issues in the registration process, CollegeBoard has given an extension for registration and payment. All students currently in AP classes need to sign up in AP Classroom, enter the Exam Code and make their payment or financial aid request before 11/13. These should be done ASAP!
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AP CLASSROOM/ REGISTER FOR TEST (AP STUDENT SLIDESHOW):
Here are the slides with detailed instructions for students about how to enroll in AP Classroom, register for the exam and apply for financial aid/pay for AP exams.
Steps 1, 2 and 3 can be done in class or at home. These steps must be done from your PPS student account!
Steps 4 & 5 are the payment/financial aid portion and may need to be completed at home with parent(s)/guardian(s). Be sure to use the payment link in the slides as they will take you to the District School Pay. It is not on our IBW School Pay. If you did apply for financial aid, watch for an email telling you if your aid is partial or full. All steps including payment MUST be completed by November 13th(new date).
AP Exam location confirmed!
PPS has announced that this year the AP exams in May will be at the PPS Marshall Campus, 3905 SE 91st Ave, with plenty of free parking and plenty of wifi for Digital Testing.
Episode 6 - Election https://youtu.be/nwL8HfDK17A?si=g5nyNMI8H0srtBWU
On Friday, October 25th, Ms. Brown's Geology class took a field trip to PSU where they examined minerals in igneous rocks using petrographic microscopes, got to hold 4.5 billion year old meteorites, talked to professors and graduate students while exploring the Geology department, and checked out the exhibit at the Schnitzer Art Museum on campus. (They even found Ida B. Wells in an art exhibit painting!) This class is offered for dual-credit through the PSU Challenge Program, allowing students to earn 8 college quarter credits over the year and have field experiences on Mt. St. Helens and the Columbia River Gorge. Additionally, students receive a PSU student ID which gives them access to the university library and other campus buildings, tutoring services, and free admission to movies at the 5th Avenue Cinema.
If you are planning on trying out for a basketball team or participating in Swimming or Wrestling, it is now time to begin registering for the season which officially begins on Monday, November 18th. Just a reminder that you MUST have a valid physical on November 18th, to begin tryouts or to participate in first day practices.
Also, the item Winter PIL Pay-to-Play is now open in SchoolPay. We do ask that you not pay the fee for basketball until the teams have been announced, 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.
To begin the registration process, see our website: https://www.ibwathletics.com/page/show/3737816-registration
As of today, we have 138 registrations up from 85 last Monday.....building towards 200!
On Halloween, the Athletic Department and members of the Athletic Leadership Council served breakfast to our staff and held a costume contest. First place went to Ms. Wonder and Ms. O'Laughlin, 2nd place to Mr. Sahler and 3rd place to Ms. Bryant-Capellas (see large photos below). There were lots of great costumes with a few more of them featured below.
Did you miss the Family Newsletter from last week? Here is the link to the October 31st Edition: https://secure.smore.com/n/2btms
Local artist Jeremy Okai Davis, who painted several murals in our main hallway at IBW in 2022, has an art opening at Elizabeth Leach Gallery this Thursday beginning at 5:00 pm. This new body of work titled, "From the stage, a calling", explores the rich history of Black performance, drawing inspiration from the vibrant worlds of comedy, music, vaudeville, and even magic. Davis seeks to capture the resilience, creativity, and joy that Black performers have brought to the stage, often against the backdrop of systemic oppression. Performance, for many Black artists, has always been more than just entertainment—it’s been a powerful form of expression, resistance, and identity. The parallels between this and his practice are undeniable. More...https://www.elizabethleach.com/exhibition-blog/2024/davis-from-the-stage
Staff and students are welcome to come out and join several of us from the art department if you'd like!
