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Principal's Update

Springwater Trail High School - October 13th, 2020

Principal'sUpdateSpringwater Trail High School - October 13th, 2020

Principal's Message


Hello Springwater Students and Families,


Can you believe we have already arrived at our first grading period? Progress report grades are available in Synergy ParentVue/StudentVue! Please review them with your student and reach out to your student's teachers if you have questions or concerns. If you are having trouble logging into ParentVue, please reach out to the office at 503.261.4600 and they will help you.


We had our first leadership/9th grade meeting last week during lunch. The activities provided 9th graders an opportunity to meet the mentoring team, get to know their 9th grade classmates a little better, and -- most importantly -- have some fun! We will be scheduling more of these activities in the future.


We have received our first 7 proposals for student clubs! They will begin rolling out the week of October 19th. More details about these clubs will be in the weekly announcements. All clubs will meet virtually during lunchtime.


It is never too late to start your own club! You can find a link to the Club Proposal form in the STHS Announcements Google Classroom or reach out to Koryna Herreid by email: herreid@gresham.k12.or.us


Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions, ideas, etc.



Stay safe and take care,


Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

Family Resources


https://www.smore.com/6j81f (English)

https://www.smore.com/wdf68 (Spanish)

Quad 2 Supply Pick Up

Mark your calendars! Quad 2 supply pick up is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th from 11am - 6:00pm.

Distance Learning Strategies

Distance Learning from home is NOT easy! Below are some suggestions/pointers for maximizing your success during distance learning.



  • Post a schedule of your classes close to your computer
  • Set reminders for your classes on your phone / chromebook
  • Find a quiet place to participate in Google Classroom meetings. (We understand this can be extremely challenging when everyone is stuck at home!)
  • Work with family members to minimize disruptions during live class sessions.
  • Remember engagement and communication are more critical than ever during distance learning. Communication is about human connection, understanding, and community: all of which are priorities for us and part of the reason you chose to attend Springwater!
  • It can take time to become comfortable turning your camera on and there are other ways to show you are engaged. Below are some ways to communicate and engage during live class sessions:
-------> * Use the thumbs up/down/raised hand emojis to interact with your teacher

-------> * Use your microphone to ask and answer questions.

-------> * Use the chat feature to ask questions and get clarification.

-------> * Let your teacher know (through the chat) if you have to step away from your computer for a moment.

eGBSD High School Daily Schedule

2020 - 2021 School Year Calendar

Below you can download the updated/latest GBSD High School calendar for 2020-2021.

STHS Mentoring Program

Springwater Trail High School will be launching a mentoring program this year that connects members of our Leadership class with our freshmen. We hope that conversations with older peers will help them not only meet the academic challenges of transitioning to high school but also give them a sense of belonging in our school community. More details will be forthcoming.

Grab & Go Meal Information Below

ALL students are eligible for free lunch through December 31st, 2020! Click the Meal Info document below for more information.

FREE Health Coverage

Free health coverage is offered by the State of Oregon. View the brochures below in english and Spanish for additional information.

Google Classroom Overview

Watch the videos below to get a helpful overview of Google Classroom, from both the student and parent perspective. NOTE: If you are not receiving parent updates via email and would like to, please contact Erin Norden at norden@gresham.k12.or.us or 503.261.4600 and we will confirm your email in our system and help get you set up!

STHS Google Classroom Tutorial from Mr. Ramsey

Google Classrooom 101 Video

Google Classroom 101 for Students & Parent/Guardians
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Report Cards Online

Parents, did you know you can access your student's progress reports and report cards online through ParentVue? To access the report card from your ParentVue account, just click on the 'report card' button on the left side. Paper report cards will be available by request only. If you have trouble logging into your ParentVue account or need to get it set up, please contact Koryna Herreid at 503-261-4600 or Herreid@gresham.k12.or.us.

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Volunteering

Interested in Volunteering at STHS for the 20-21 school year?


1) Go to the district website at www.gresham.k12.or.us

2) Hover over “About Us” and click on “Volunteer Information”

3) In the left-hand menu, click on “Volunteer Application Form”

4) Fill out the online application

5) Record your volunteer badge number


Once completed, the approval process can take up to two weeks.

Happy volunteering!

NOTE: The application is not mobile compatible. This must be done on a laptop or desktop computer.

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Springwater Attendance

If your son/daughter is struggling with distance learning for any reason, please reach out to your student's teacher or the office (503-261-4600) so we can help create a solution. Teachers are also tracking weekly participation and engagement. If you student receives a "NC" (Needs Contact), someone from our school will reach out to you. Please see additional attendance information in attachments below.

Every Day Matters in eGBSD

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Electronic Flyers

Gresham-Barlow Distict has launched a new electronic flyer tool called “Peachjar.” This service allows us to “go green” and will ensure that every flier is delivered to each household. Peachjar will provide flyers directly to your computer, tablet or mobile device.


To view school-approved flyers, simply click the Peachjar button on your school’s website.

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Upcoming Events

For a list of upcoming events, visit the Springwater Trail High School Website and click on view calendar on the right side of the screen.
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PARENTVUE

Gresham-Barlow School District’s ParentVUE provides parents and guardians access to information regarding their children’s demographic information, attendance activity, reporting period grades and class schedules via the Internet. You may login to ParentVUE using the link on the Parent Resources Page. If you need assistance logging into your ParentVUE account, please contact the Office at 503-261-4600.