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Principal's Update

Springwater Trail High School - February 10th, 2023

Principal'sUpdateSpringwater Trail High School - February 10th, 2023

Principal's Message


Hello Springwater Students and Families,


Students and staff have jumped into the 2nd semester! I have been impressed to see many students staying after school for academic support, starting the semester off on the right foot.


Yesterday, all of our sophomores visited the Center For Advanced Learning (CAL). CAL is a Gresham-Barlow School District Charter School. Students in grades 11-12 can spend half of their day at CAL focusing on Career and Technical Programs. Transportation between CAL and STHS is provided for all students.


As our current students start to look forward to the courses they would like to take next year, Springwater is also recruiting next year's 9th grade class. Next Thursday and Friday Springwater ambassadors, along with Springwater's World Music Program, will be visiting all GBSD middle schools. We will be talking about high school, playing music, and discussing the importance of taking control of your future. I love this time of year!


For current 10th and 11th graders and their families, we have a virtual middle college information meeting on Wednesday, February 15th, at 6pm. Students and families interested in middle college at Mount Hood Community College are encouraged to attend. Middle College is an opportunity for students in grades 11 and 12 to study at MHCC for free.


Do you know someone who may want to attend STHS? We will have an information night for current 8th grade and transfer students on Wednesday, February 22nd from 6-7pm. This is a great chance for 8th graders and students currently attending Barlow or GHS to see STHS and learn about the school.


Enjoy the weekend and please reach out with questions.



Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

February Spotlight Students

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Keegan Avery Rippenkroeger

Future Plans After High School: A bit after I graduate, I’m planning on moving in with my friends to a big house, getting a job, and hopefully getting into college. I’m thinking about taking Theater.

Grade: 9

Interests: I love video games and movies. Those are two very big things about me. My favorite video game at the moment is Sims 4. It’s a life simulator.

Favorite subject in school: I like English whenever I get to creatively write things. That’s something that I like.

Favorite thing about STHS: Has to be the World Music class. I like it. It’s for me. I like music.

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Maria Zambrano

Future Plans After High School: Hopefully go to college. I’m still not sure what college, but hopefully a college where I can study and have my own business in the future.

Grade: 10

Interests: I like drawing. I like sleeping. I like having fun. I like being outside.

Favorite subject in school: Sculpture, because it’s art and since I like art, it’s my interest out of all my classes.

Favorite thing about STHS: I came here and it’s like you have a whole new family. It’s very easy to get along with people. Nobody judges you here. You can just be yourself here. You don’t have to be shy to get help. I just love it here.

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Jacob Gallian

Future Plans After High School: I plan to either pursue a career in the music industry, or attend a university studying brain science and will hopefully graduate with a PHD in Psychiatric Sciences.

Grade: 11

Interests: My interests are dominantly music as I spend most of my spare time working on producing music and mastering as many instruments as I can. Currently I play bass, piano, acoustic guitar, and drums. My second passion is all things outdoors, mainly rock climbing.

Favorite subject in school: My favorite subject at Springwater is, believe it or not,... math, mostly because I loved how my teacher, Mrs. Allen, taught the class. However, at MHCC where there are 135 plus subjects to choose from, I love my music classes.

Favorite thing about STHS: My favorite aspect of Springwater was probably the way the staff made me feel about my interests. Coming home from a hunting trip, McBride would ask all about it, and when wasting my money on Twenty One Pilot tickets, Lurie would ask me all about it and even let me incorporate my interests into my assignments. And we can't forget Ramsey as he would sit and discuss psychology with me and it honestly is what inspired me to look into it as a career option. They worked to create a wonderful atmosphere to spend 7 periods of school in.

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Spring Fling Dance: March 3rd, 2023

Our Spring Fling Dance is on Friday, March 3rd from 7-9pm. Tickets can be purchased for $4. It will be a fun evening packed with activities, dancing, and food.
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STHS New Student/Parent Information Night

Do you know a student interested in Springwater Trail High School? We invite them to join us on February 22nd from 6:00 - 7:00pm for our annual Student/Parent information night. Come learn more about STHS and our application process. Light snacks will be provided!
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Attention Sophomore & Junior Families

Interested in the MHCC Middle College program? Join us on Wednesday, February 15th at 6pm for a VIRTUAL information night.

Join here: meet.google.com/qoi-vpsc-qwx


What is the MHCC Middle College program?

The MHCC Middle College program allows 11th & 12th grade high school students to take college classes [up to a full‐time (12 credit) college course load] at MHCC during Fall, Winter and Spring Terms to earn dual‐credit towards their high school diploma and desired college certificate/degree. Through this program, students have the opportunity to get a significant head start on college and career exploration in a supportive, cohort‐oriented environment while continuing to make progress towards the high school diploma requirements of their home high school. Middle College students earn dual‐credit that is applied both to their home high school’s transcript and

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Finding it hard to keep up with news from your students’ schools? Download the ParentSquare App!

GBSD is using ParentSquare to stay connected with you! ParentSquare allows you to engage with your school and stay up to date on all the latest happenings. Download the mobile app today and all of your school’s information will be all in one place and easy to find! Have Questions? Check out this video: https://vimeo.com/362598038


Download the app:

iOS:

https://bit.ly/3wIi6MO


Android:

http://bit.ly/3RfEV41
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Families invited to share feedback on proposed math instructional materials

We want to hear from you! View our proposed math instructional materials for grades 6-12 and share your thoughts with the selection committee. You can attend the February 22 in-person meeting or participate virtually! Details: https://bit.ly/gbsd-math


Invitamos a las familias a compartir su opinión en los materiales propuestos para la enseñanza de matemáticas

Queremos escuchar su opinión. Vengan a ver nuestros materiales propuestos para la enseñanza de matemáticas de 6º a 12º grado y compartan su opinión con el comité de selección. Pueden asistir en persona el 22 de febrero o virtualmente. Detalles: https://bit.ly/gbsd-math


Информационный бюллетень

Семьям предлагается поделиться отзывами о предлагаемых учебных материалах по математике.

Мы хотим услышать ваше мнение! Ознакомьтесь с предлагаемыми учебными материалами по математике для 6–12 классов и поделитесь своими мыслями с приемной комиссией. Вы можете посетить очную встречу 22 февраля или принять участие виртуально! Подробности: https://bit.ly/gbsd-math
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2022-23 State Test Opt-Out Form

Oregon law (ORS 329.479) permits parents and adult students to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide summative tests in English Language Arts and Math by submitting a form to the school the student attends. Please click the link below if you wish to opt your student out.



2022-23 State Test Opt-Out Form - English

2022-23 State Test Opt-Out Form - Spanish

2022-23 State Test Opt-Out Form - Russian

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Senior Class of 2023 Graduation Orders

Have you ordered your Cap & Gown for Graduation?

If you have already placed your order, Thank You!!
Click Here To Order Online!
HS Class Ring Options Click Here!

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Sport Participation at Gresham or Sam Barlow High School

Springwater students are able to participate in sports at their home school. Click on the link below for clearance and try out deadlines.

SBHS: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/domain/1620

GHS: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/domain/1159

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Drivers Education

Oregon Driver Training Institution has Drivers Ed classes in our area. Click HERE to view dates, and sign up.
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STHS Swag for Sale

We have a variety of STHS swag for sale in the office. Came purchase some Titan gear! Cash, check, or debit/visa accepted.

STHS hoodies $25

STHS zip hoodies $28

STHS t-shirts $15

STHS lanyards $3

STHS pens $1

STHS water bottle $8

STHS tumbler (straw included) $15

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Academic Support

Additional academic support is available at Springwater Trail High School on Monday - Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm. This additional time will allow students to utilize school resources such as the library and student computers for homework, studying, reading, etc.

Transportation route home at 3:30 is available. Below is the route of the 3:30 activity bus. If you have questions regarding after school support, please call the office at 503.261.4600.


SE Kelly @ SE 19th St/18th Ln

SW 37th Ter @ SE Regner Rd

SE 9th St @ SE Atherton Ave

SE Hogan @ SE 6th St

NW Division St @ NW Riverview Ave - Northside

SW Birdsdale Dr @ Hollydale Elementary School

SW Binford Ave @ SW Binford Lakeway Pky

Gresham High School

North Gresham Elementary School

Highland @ Drwy on 24th

NE 23rd St @ Hall Elementary School

3500 NE 17th St (Groves Apartments)

Gresham Country Club Parking Lot

SE Kane Dr @ SE 2nd St

SE Powell Valley Rd @ Powell Valley Elementary School

SE Chase Rd @ SE 26th St

SE 282nd Ave @ SE 33rd Ave

Kelly Creek Elementary School

Thompson Fruit Stand - Corner 242nd & Bohna Pk (END)

Lewis & Clark Montessori

Safeway Parking Lot

CANVAS Parent Access / CANVAS Parent App

CANVAS now provides a parent observer account. This account allows parents to see what is going on in a course without interrupting or participating in the course. CANVAS is the best place to look at current assignments, upcoming assignments, due dates, and assignment/test scores. ParentVUE will continue to be the best place to look for end of course grades and progress period grades.


Read more about the Canvas Parent App and CANVAS Parent accounts:
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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 22-23 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 going to be out for the day please call the office (503-261-4600) and let us know the reason why. Whenever the office is not notified of an absence, a call is made home via the automated calling system. If the student is going to be out more than three days, you can call the office or email your student's teachers with a request for homework. If your student is going to be out of school for extended period of time due to a vacation or some other event, please have him/her complete a Pre-arranged Absence Form. If your student needs to leave school early or arrive late due to appointments, please call the office or send a note to excuse their absence.

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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 to view our calendar.
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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.