The Guardian Gazette
Student News, June 10, 2024
Upcoming Important Dates
June 12 - 14 Finals
June 14 - Last Day of School
June 17-18 Teacher Planning Days/Final Grades
June 18 - Teachers Last Day of School
June 19 - Juneteeth Holiday
June 24 - IBW Summer Office Hours begin
Next Monday June 17th, will be the final Student Newsletter. We will post a number of dates to mark on your calendars for the 2024-25 School Year. Stay tuned!
See more dates on the Trivory Calendar! https://dash.trivory.com/calendar?school=ibw
Schedule This Week
June 10 - A Day
June 11 - B Day
June 12 - Finals, Periods 1,2,4
June 13, Finals, Periods 5, 6, 8
June 14, Finals, Periods 3, 7
Lost and Found and Locker Clean Out
Don't forget to pick up your lost items! There is a table with items outside 139. In addition, for electronics and valuable items, ask in room 139 (before school, lunch and after school, as those items are kept locked up. Items not picked up by 6/18 will be donated.
And don't forget to clean out your locker! Personal items found in lockers will be put in Lost and Found.
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 can pick up a pass now in the main office. 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
Thank our Volunteers
We are very lucky to have so many wonderful volunteers. They have been invited to join us for an ice cream social on Wednesday. Please use this group card as a space to express our gratitude to everyone who has volunteered at IBWHS this school year.
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.
Musical Performances
Check out some of our musical performances here:
Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9K-PQiPr0
Chamber Orchestra: https://youtu.be/lrjeuECuUpU
Wellsingers: https://youtu.be/9r9wraj2n4A
Wilderness Emergency Medicine Class
Congratulations to 127 IBW students enrolled in Aaron Olsen's Wilderness Emergency Medicine classes who completed their Teen Community Emergency Response Team (Teen CERT) certification during our annual Disaster Day. During the Teen CERT training, the students learned to: put out small fires, conduct light search and rescue, assist those who are injured, set up medical treatment areas, assist emergency responders, identify and anticipate hazards, reduce fire hazards in the home and workplace, and help reduce survivor stress.
A special thanks to Jamie Miller's Theater students who acted as patients in the triage station. In addition, thank you to Jessica Wade & Jonny Lewis for helping set up all the logistics for the day. Lastly, we would like to thank our friends from Portland Fire & Rescue, Multnomah County Emergency Management, AMR, Portland Bureau of Emergency Management NET program, and PPS Emergency Management
Amy Durham's Spanish Classes enjoy Pinata Day
IBW Dragon Boat Team
Congratulations to our IBW Dragon Boat Team who finished 4th in the Open Division at the Rose Festival Dragon Boat races over the weekend!
News for Juniors
A few important announcements regarding your graduation requirements and opportunities available for you.
1) We've had some late additions to Summer career programming, internships, jobs, volunteer positions and more. Please review these listings and let me know if you need any assistance with applying to make the most of your Summer!
2) All Juniors have been assigned the Resume--a requirement for graduation. This assignment is due to your Junior English teacher by the deadline they have provided to you or no later than June 11th to have this officially marked off in your HS transcript. This is your one opportunity to get this done!
3) You've engaged in a number of activities this year, perhaps volunteering at Outdoor School, working a job, organizing the Student Store, getting trained in First Aid/CPR, listening to career guest speakers, attending the NW Youth Careers Expo or other career related learning activities. Now is the time to complete your CRLE reflection form to earn credit toward your graduation requirements (Remember: you need two to graduate!). Please complete this during the final days of your Junior year.
As always, I am available to answer your questions or provide assistance.
Ms Wade
IBW Career Coordinator
Final College News for Class of 2024
You’ve done it! Congratulations!
One final newsletter to help you through the summer and into your future!
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.
PCC Priority Registration starts this week
Here is the link to the PCC registration information. Click on Fall 24 tab
- Dates for registration are June 4-6th.
- To get the classes you want at the times you want them, register early!
- To be able to register, you need to complete these things
We are here to help you!
- We will be in our offices for the next 3 weeks - stop in to get help!
- Jessica Wade can help you apply to any of the trades Wednesday June 5th or by appointment. Email: jwade1@pps.net
- For college help, stop in or email kmilford@pps.net or wrivas@pps.net
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. For your students who may need the additional support over the summer, please take a minute to review and share this great resource.
Collecting Chromebooks and Chargers from all students
We are collecting student Chromebooks and chargers on Friday, June 14 during the 7th period final. During 7th period, you will fill out a Chromebook return form, request any needed repairs, and drop off the Chromebook and charger. If you do not have a period 7 or leave school prior to June 14, turn your Chromebook into the library before you leave for the summer.
If you need to keep your Chromebook over the summer, parents or guardians need to fill out a Chromebook Summer Permission slip, linked here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What if I do not have a p. 7 class?
You can turn in your Chromebook to the library anytime before the end of the school year.
What if my Chromebook is broken?
Please turn it in. Warranties expire over the summer. There is no charge for repairs under warranty.
What if I lost it?
Please tell the library staff. We might be able to help you find it.
What happens if I don’t turn it in and don’t fill out the permission slip?
Your Chromebook will be locked and unusable on June 21.You may be charged a $515 Chromebook replacement fee.
What if I don’t return the charger?
You will not be issued a new one with your Chromebook in the fall. If you need a new one, you will need to buy it from Ms. Curtis in the main office for $15.
What if I still need it on or after June 14?
- Please keep it until you are done with all school work. If you need it after June 21, please fill out the Summer Permission slip, linked here.
IBW Athletics Weekly
If you haven't had a chance to read the Final edition of the IBW Athletics Weekly with our Spring Re-caps, here is the link https://secure.smore.com/n/phga09
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