2025 Spring
Newsletter
Hello CWA Families,
We are entering the final stretch of the academic year! Our students have been continuing to show consistent academic growth. tremendous dedication in their studies, and we are proud of the progress being made across all grade levels. Our teachers have continued to emphasize academic excellence by providing engaging instruction, providing targeted support, and preparing students for our end-of-year assessments. We encourage all students to remain engaged, stay organized, and take full advantage of the resources available to them as they work toward a successful finish.
It’s truly a joy to share all the wonderful things happening here at Clackamas Web Academy. We’re looking forward to celebrating our Kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade promotions — and we’re especially excited to honor our Seniors at their High School Graduation on June 2nd! Their hard work and dedication have brought them to this significant moment, and we couldn’t be more proud.
As we move through the final weeks of the school year, let’s stay focused and support our students in finishing strong. Together, we can make these last weeks meaningful and memorable.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Take care,
Brad Linn, Principal
Zoe Booth, Assistant Principal
Announcements
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Upcoming Leadership Hosted Events
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Elementary Students of the Month
Our January/February Students of the Month were chosen for being thoughtful and considerate of others and for always being eager to help with a positive attitude. Thank you students for your help making our school the wonderful place that it is, we appreciate you!
Black Excellence Month
Our middle school students participated in a variety of meaningful activities in celebration of Black Excellence Month. They explored the game of Mancala, developing skills in strategy and critical thinking; read the story of Gee’s Bend and created their own paper quilts inspired by its rich artistic tradition; and engaged in classroom lessons highlighting the many significant contributions of Black Americans throughout history.
Sports Day at CWA
To celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we invited ALL students to wear their favorite athletic attire, to support their favorite team, or to represent their favorite athlete. It was so fun to see the school spirit! 🏀⚽🏈⚾🎾
K - 5 Reading Challenge and K - 8 Field Trip to OMSI
Our elementary students read an incredible 33,000 minutes during the month of February! To celebrate their achievement, they earned a special trip to OMSi with our Middle School students to watch Shark Kingdom.
Our 5th Grade students did a tremendous job at BizTown last week. They worked hard at The Oregon Humane Society, Portland Gas and Electric, and The Mercantile. A BIG thank you to Ms. Hlifka for helping our students be prepared and to our parent volunteers for spending the day with us, we couldn’t have done it without you! All of our students had so much fun and learned a lot, great job 5th graders! 🏫
Everyone Loves Learning Math at CWA!
At CWA, we firmly believe that all students are mathematicians. Our online and onsite math instruction is designed to be engaging, collaborative, and supportive, reinforcing the skills students develop through our online platforms. We strongly encourage all students to participate in these sessions, where they can enjoy fun, hands-on learning experiences that build math skills and boost confidence. We’ll see you all in your math classroom! 😊
Will Hornyak, Living Streams Assembly
Our K–5 students were thrilled to participate in an engaging, interactive assembly with Portland’s own Will Hornyak, Storyteller Extraordinaire. Living Streams: Stories for Healthy Watersheds brought learning to life through myths, fables, tall tales, and participatory storytelling. Through this dynamic experience, students explored important concepts such as water systems, wetlands, fish habitats, recycling, composting, and sustainability.
Reading Buddies
It has been such a joy to watch our high school students read with our youngest learners. Twice a week, high school students are paired with kindergarten and first grade students as Reading Buddies, spending time reading together and building meaningful connections.The impact they are making will last a lifetime, and all of our students will carry these special memories with them. Thank you, high schoolers—we truly appreciate you!
100th Day of School
Our 100th Day of School was filled with fun, 100-themed activities! Students and teachers dressed like they were 100 years old, searched for 100 hidden Hershey’s Kisses, participated in academic challenges centered around 100, played a Race to 100 math game, and so much more. It was a day full of both fun and learning for everyone who participated! 💯
Friendship Day
On February 14th, our elementary students celebrated “Friendship Day” by writing cards, creating friendship books, decorating treat bags, playing partner games, and spending meaningful time building community together.
Clue Party
Our Leadership Team hosted a CLUE Party where students worked together to solve a series of riddles and puzzles to uncover “whodunit”! It was a highly interactive and collaborative event, and students shared that they would love to do it again. Thank you to everyone who helped plan and organize such a fun and well-executed event!
Art at the Pearl
CWA’s very own artists participated in Portland’s First Thursday in the Pearl hosted by the Urban Art Network, talking to onlookers and selling their own original pieces of art. Thank you Ms. Gibson for organizing and providing this opportunity for our emerging artists! 🎨🖌️
Prom
A wonderful time was had by all at our Spring Prom at The Aerie at Eagle Landing. Students were dressed to the nines and enjoyed an evening full of dancing, laughter, and celebration in a beautifully decorated, elegant setting. The chocolate fountain was a crowd favorite!A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Seibel and the Leadership Team for creating such a classy and memorable event. 💃🕺
Progress Update: Bob’s Red Mill Property Acquisition
Clackamas Web Academy continues to make meaningful progress toward securing a permanent home for our school community through the potential purchase of the former Bob’s Red Mill (BRM) property in Milwaukie. This effort represents an important step in strengthening long term stability, expanding opportunities for students, and deepening our connection to the community we serve.
I wanted to provide you with a brief update on the progress of the Bob’s Red Mill (BRM) project:
Land Use Application, City of Milwaukie, Completed
Bond Financing Presentation, Which We Received Preliminary Approval (Oregon Facilities Authority), Completed
We have been scheduled to present our case to the Milwaukie City Planning Commission on May 12th. The time of this meeting has yet to be determined and will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 10501 SE Main Street. A decision on our zoning request will be made at that time. We are asking CWA parents, students, and community members to attend this session in support of our request with the city. Your presence will help demonstrate the strength of our school community and the impact of the work taking place at CWA.
As you can see from the test fit drawings, the property will provide approximately 21,000 square feet of space, a significant increase from the 10,000 square feet at our current location, along with two acres of land. This expanded footprint will allow for three additional classrooms, more dedicated meeting spaces for families, and access to a full gymnasium. The site also includes more than 90 parking spaces, improving access and convenience for students, families, and staff.
In addition, the location strengthens our connection to key partners such as Clackamas Community College’s Harmony Campus, Clackamas Middle College, and the North Clackamas School District. A centralized campus will also enhance advisory connections, increase opportunities for in person classes and support, and foster a stronger sense of belonging for students and families.
The May 12th hearing represents an important milestone in this process, as the city’s decision will ultimately determine our next steps, and we hope to see strong support and representation from our CWA community.
Respectfully,
Brad Linn, Principal
