The Guardian Gazette

Please see below for more details about each of these calendar items.

December 9 - 13 - December Spirit Week
December 11 - Ida B Flea Market
December 11 - Band Concert
December 12 - Theater Production & Management Performance
December 13 - School Assembly
December 13-14 IBWHS Speech and Debate Tournament
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

It's Spirit Week, December 9 - 13! There is a lot going on this week with Theme Days, the Ida B Flea Market, a Band Concert, an assembly and the first Friday Night basketball game. Let's Goooooo!
Start getting ready for the themes!
Monday: Monochrome Monday
Tuesday: Sweater
Wednesday: Best of the Bins
Thursday: Fuzzy Feet

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!

We have an event in theater this week! Our theater production management class is performing a devised piece of theater here this Thursday night in the Black Box at 7:30pm.

A new student-built Printmaking website has been launched! It was developed in Computer Science by Leila Bravo, with content developed by art students. Use the website to find out what it means to be a printmaking student at IBW and about our Media Printshop!

Here are some pictures from their Live Screen Printing at the Guardian Night event. 8th graders learned how to print a free shirt to take home with help from our advanced students in the program.

Please join us for our upcoming December concerts! The Band Concert is on December 11th and begins at 7:00pm in the Auditorium.

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

Get your holiday gift shopping done!

The students at Ida B Wells High School will be hosting the Ida B. Flea Market on December 11th. This is a student-organized fundraising event designed for students to sell and showcase their art, crafts, and curated goods (clothing, jewelry, etc.).

When: Wednesday, December 11th from 4- 6:30 pm.

Where: Ida B. Wells Highschool Cafeteria; entrance is at the courtyard

Why: The Ida B. Wells Student Leadership wanted to develop an event that engaged the community, provided an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to sell their products, and support their school.

What: With collaboration from over 50 student vendors and multiple in-school programs, we've planned an experience that gives back to our supportive community. You will be able to shop students’ goods and work towards positive change as all booth payments fundraised will help fund Ida B. Wells Student Leadership, which is working towards increasing community engagement.

Our mission within this market is to promote inclusivity and welcome ALL people to enjoy the creativity and passions of our students. Collaboration has been our primary focus as we work towards a more inclusive future in our school systems and the communities around us.

Visit the Ida B Flea market and show your support for our community and our young entrepreneurs, and leave with a bag full of finds and good vibes for supporting your neighbors at Ida B. Wells High School.

Flyer created by IBWHS student Abby Powell

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!

Drop off new toys in Room 143 or in the Main Office OR use the QR below to make a cash donation that will be used to purchase toys! All toys 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!

Eight students represented Ida B Wells at the Holiday Edge tournament at Clackamas/Nelson on December 7.

Sammi Shelton earned 2nd place in both Poetry and Informative Speaking, Naima Jaitla and Jay Elstad-Mastrolondardo earned 3rd place in Parliamentary Debate, Jasper DeFrain was a finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking. Stella Insalaco & Maham Luqman (Parliamentary Debate), Robert Kaiser (Lincoln Douglas Debate) and Star Brooker (Not pictured. Impromptu Speaking) competed as well. Way to go, Guardians!

The IBW Speech and Debate team will host their annual tournament here at IBWHS on 12/13-12/14.

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 Junior and Senior Female Identifying Students-

Are you a driven, community-minded student ready to make a difference? The 2025 Rose Festival Court is seeking talented junior and senior female-identifying students to join this exceptional program. Here's your chance to gain valuable skills, build lifelong friendships, and earn a scholarship!

Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Rose Festival Court, you must:

1. Identify as female.
2. Attend an eligible 4A, 5A, or 6A high school in Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas Counties.
3. Be a senior graduating this school year or a junior on track to graduate next year.
4. Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (Students with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 may still apply if they submit a variance form explaining any special circumstances, subject to approval).
5. Complete at least 20 hours of community service during high school.

Why Apply?
Court Members receive:

• A $3,500 scholarship for any accredited college, university, or trade program.
• A custom travel wardrobe (including shoes and accessories).
• Exclusive training in media, public speaking, and networking.
• Opportunities to travel, connect with community leaders, and participate in the Rose Festival’s events and parades.

Applications are now open!

Take the first step toward an unforgettable experience. Apply today to become part of a tradition that celebrates leadership, service, and community pride.

For more details and to apply, visit https://www.rosefestival.org/f/188

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!

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The winter sports season is underway! See our website for the schedule. https://www.ibwathletics.com/page/show/3803298-this-week

Watch for our Winter Preview Edition of the IBW Athletics Weekly coming out TOMORROW!

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.

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 last edition of the Family Newsletter? Here is the link to the December 5th Edition:https://secure.smore.com/n/3g2jn

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.