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Principal's Newsletter
Sam Barlow High School ~ November 2023
Sam Barlow High School
Website: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/sbhs
Location: 5105 SE 302nd Ave, Gresham, OR, United States
Phone: (503) 258-4850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-Barlow-High-School/106146596083423
Twitter: @BarlowPride
FROM PRINCIPAL BHEAR
Happy November to you all. Our hope as a school is that you and your student(s) are settled in and learning. If this is not the case, please take advantage of the upcoming conferences that will be occurring November 21st from 12:00 - 8:00 pm in person at Sam Barlow. If for whatever reason you are not able to attend in person, please reach out to your students teachers or counselors separate from conferences.
Also, as we enter the holiday seasons, if for some reason you are in a situation where there is a need for assistance, we have a number of resources available through our counseling team so please reach out and we can connect you.
Here is to a great month of November.
In Service -
GO BRUINS!
IMPORTANT NOVEMBER DATES
- Friday, November 10th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
- Monday, November 13th - Winter Season Sports Begin
- Monday, November 20th - Regular School Day for all students
- Tuesday, November 21st - NO SCHOOL for Students (Conferences)
- Tuesday, November 21st - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 22nd - NO SCHOOL for students
- Thursday, November 23rd - NO SCHOOL - Holiday
- Friday, November 24th - NO SCHOOL
- Monday, November 27th - Know Your School Parent Meeting (Virtual)
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Each year we look forward to meeting with parents to discuss both the successes and challenges that students face in school during Parent/Teacher Conferences. Through these conversations, we learn so much about our students and families. We also learn what we need to do differently to help students be more successful as well as helping them to have continued success. This year, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting In-Person Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, November 21st from 12:00 - 8:00 PM.
Over the years we have worked to refine our Conferences to better meet the needs of all students and families. We know that meeting face to face is a great way to engage families and provide the opportunity for everyone to see where students spend so much time. We also know that sometimes a five minute conversation is not always enough. Finally, we recognize that the schedule for conferences has not always aligned with what takes place at the elementary and middle level for families that have multiple aged students. With that in mind, we have landed on the general format below:
- All teaching staff will be available to meet with teachers between 12pm-8pm on Tuesday November 21st in our Main Gym.
- Report cards will be printed and available for you in the Cafeteria
- Students who are in need of additional supports will be contacted by their counselor to set up appointments between 12pm-8pm on Tuesday, November 21st.
So you can plan your time efficiently, the schedule is provided below:
Conferences Will Run From 12:00-8:00 PM
12:00-2:00 Conferences in Main Gym
- 2:00-2:15 (Main Gym) and 2:15-2:30 (East Gym) Break time
4:15-5:00 Dinner Break
5:00-8:00 Conferences in Main Gym
- 6:30-6:45 (East Gym) and 6:45-7:00 (Main Gym) Break time
We hope to see you all at conferences and look forward to you all having the chance to speak with teachers and counselors.
SBHS LIBRARY CELEBRATES OUR MILITARY VETERANS
If you happen to find yourself in our building during the month of November, please stop by and have a look at our annual Sam Barlow Veterans Day Display in the Library. Every year for the last 24 years, the Barlow Library staff has assembled a display of artifacts, photos and more that celebrate our Barlow staff and/or their families who have contributed to the defense of our nation. For a preview, please check out our SBHS Library Events page. Our Library will be open during the November Parent Conferences if you want to see the display in person.
WINTER SPORT REGISTRATION
Winter Sports (basketball, swimming & wrestling) practices / tryouts will begin on Monday, November 13th. All students must be registered and cleared for participation in order to begin practices. The online registration must be completed, and a current physical must be on file.
Any questions? Contact Karyn Dougharity at 503-258-4895 or dougharity@gresham.k12.or.us.
Please use the below QR Code to fill out the Sam Barlow High School Athletics & Activities Registration Form
Utilice el siguiente código QR para completar el Escuela secundaria Sam Barlow Formulario de registro de actividades y atletismo
BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
All parents whose sons are trying out for basketball, there will be a meeting on November 6th at 6:00 pm in Room 107. We will discuss the evaluation process and provide ways to support your son during and after the tryout process.
Thank you -
Tom Johnson
Head Boys Basketball Coach
KGW GREAT TOY DRIVE
Over the past eleven years we have partnered with KGW to contribute donations to their "Great Toy Drive". Each year we have worked hard to spread the concept of giving, supporting our community, and focusing on others during the holiday season. Now, more than ever, families are going to need the support of their community during the holiday season.
Starting on Monday, November 27th, drop off toy barrels will be placed at our Main Entrance as we are acting as a community drop off site. You can drop off between the hours of 8:30am-3:00pm new unwrapped toys for small children to teens. Additionally, we will have drop off locations inside of the building and in the Athletics and Activities Office for students who bring items into the building. We will be collecting items until December 12th.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACHIEVEMENT TESTING SERVICES--FLATS
If you have a student who is bilingual, they can earn up to 3.0 World Language credits by taking advantage of the FLATS exam. There are over 50 languages available for testing. This is a great opportunity for students to take advantage of their language skills and earn high school credit.
The Foreign Language Achievement Testing Services (FLATS) test is scheduled for Thursday, November 16th, from 8:30 am until 12 noon at SBHS. Students will be using their Chromebooks to complete the exam and testing will be conducted in our Media Center.
The exam / test is FREE. Please see your counselor for registration information.
OMEA ALL-STATE BAND
Six Sam Barlow Symphonic Band members have been accepted to the Oregon Music Education Association's All-State Band. This is a high honor that has been reached through years of dedication to their instrument. These six students will join other top musicians from around the state at the University of Oregon in January.
Pictured from left to right are:
Hailey De Leon, flute
Sam Brown, tuba
Emma Nuttall, bassoon
Weston Glover, french horn
Kate Kiperman, clarinet
Rachel Popescu, flute
AS A PARENT WHAT TECHNOLOGY DO I USE AND WHEN?
A recent question was raised at a Know Your School meeting by a parent, "Which app do I use and when?"
I would imagine it is overwhelming so my hope is to bring some clarity to the uses of the various digital platforms that exist and how and when we use them.
ParentSquare
ParentSquare is the system that we use to send written and voice communication home to parents and families. You can download the App in the App Store and Android Market and receive communications and notifications directly to your phone. You can also access features through the use of a desktop machine.
ParentVue
As a parent this is where I "live" with respect to tracking my student's performance. This app allows you to monitor grades, missing assignments, update contact information, and manage all the logistics of your student's information. This provides a very quick snapshot that will help you have conversations with your student.
Canvas
If your student is absent from school and needs to find out what went on in class that day, if you want to review specific assignments in one of their classes, or you are going to be gone for an extended period of time on a pre-excused absence you will be able to view all assigned work. It is the expectation that our teaching staff post all of their assignments to Canvas for access to both students and parents.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the various platforms above, please contact the school and we can assist you.
PARENTVUE APP (Check your students' progress)
You can download the ParentVue App directly to your phone for free. It’s very simple to do and we have included the step-by-step instructions for you below.
Go to your App store or Android Market and search for ParentVue.
Click ‘install’ and then ‘open’ when installation is complete.
You will have a screen prompting you to swipe left to find your district. If location is activated on your phone, our district should pop to the top. If not, type in Gresham-Barlow School District in the search bar.
Once you choose Gresham-Barlow School District, you will be asked to log in.
Once you have logged in, you will have access to your student's information, such as;
Class Schedule
Current Grades in all classes
Progress Reports
Attendance
Teacher communications
Access to update your contact information
Many more…
You can also select which language you prefer to use by clicking on ‘change’ at the bottom of the screen.
This is a great resource to have at the tip of your fingers. If you need assistance logging in or resetting your password, please contact Brandie Seibel at seibel6@gresham.k12.or.us
PARENT ACCESS TO CANVAS
Parent/Guardian Observer in Canvas
One of the greatest features available to you is accessing your student's classrooms via Canvas. Canvas is the learning management system we use to post all classroom expectations, assignments, and contact information for your student's teachers. This is a fantastic system that not only serves to provide work for students, but also enables parents to see what is being assigned in classes. To make life easy, all teachers have the same "landing page" that will provide easy access to information. See below for some details:
- Modules: This is where you will find all of your student's assignments and daily work that has been shared with them along with additional resources teachers provide to students.
- Class Information: This contains the syllabus for the class as well as other key information describing the course and expectations for students.
- Contact Me: If you access Canvas, you can select this button to send an email directly to your student's teacher.
It is the expectation that all teachers post their assignments to Canvas for student access. If your student is absent, they can always go to their Canvas page to find out what they have missed and even complete assignments when gone. Realize that some of our project based elective classes may not have many traditional assignments posted. For example, it is quite difficult to post a welding project on a digital platform. However, in this case, if there were plans that needed to be drawn, safety information about equipment, or a project description then you should find that information.
Gaining Access to Parent/Guardian Observer in Canvas
- Download the ParentVue app (see above) and establish a ParentVue Account.
- Follow the directions for creating a Parent/Guardian Observer Password
NEW WEBSTORE PORTAL
In the need to make a payment or order transcripts or get your Associated Student Body Sticker (ASB)? For your convenience login to our new Sam Barlow webstore and sign up and everything you need is at your fingertips.
Pay for items like the 23-24 ASB sticker & preorder the 23/24 yearbook with your MySchoolBucks account:
1. Go to myschoolbucks.com and click Sign-Up Today
2. Visit School Store and select Browse All Items
3. Choose the item you’d like to purchase and add it to your cart
4. Check out with your credit/debit card
KNOW YOUR SCHOOL MEETINGS
In order to connect with our school community, Principal Jason Bhear will be hosting a monthly parent meeting on the fourth Monday of each month. During this meeting, Mr. Bhear will present on a variety of topics to inform participants of what is taking place at Barlow. These meetings are never "one way" as Mr. Bhear will gather input from parents and guardians to help make the Barlow experience quality for all.
The meetings begin at 7:00pm and end at 8:30pm and this year we are running a hybrid model with some meetings being conducted virtually through the use of Google Meets and some in-person in the Media Center. The meeting dates for the 2023-24 school year are: 11/27 (virtual), 1/22 (in-person), 2/26 (virtual), 3/18 (virtual), 4/22 (in-person), and 5/20 (in-person).
Each month an invitation will be sent to you with an agenda via email outlining the topics for discussion along with the link to the Google Meet for virtual meetings. We look forward to seeing you at the end of each month.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Sam Barlow High School is home to an amazing College and Career Center. Tia Molony, our College Coordinator, is consistently finding ways to connect students with scholarship opportunities, hosting presentations from colleges and universities, and helping students with the college application process. LindaLee Frazier, our Career Coordinator, works to provide students with exposure to career opportunities by linking local businesses to classrooms, hosting presentations from business leaders, and connecting students to apprenticeship programs, the military, and local job options. These two work tirelessly to provide opportunities for your student.
Please see their newsletter for incredible details and current opportunities:
ATTENDANCE
In order for students to reach their full potential in the classroom, they must attend school. We want all students to attend at least 90% of all school days. Students should only miss school if they have a fever, have been vomiting, have a medical appointment, or a family emergency. We fully understand that students will sometimes miss school, but limiting the number of missed days is important. Students can’t learn unless they are in class. If we have more students attending at a higher rate, we can also increase the success of our students and our graduation rate.
SENIOR PORTRAITS - CLASS OF 2024
Seniors, the time has arrived to turn in your Senior Class Portrait. The deadline to turn in your portrait is December 15th. Please see Senior Portrait Info/Submission for more information. Also, Senior Baby Ad information can be found here and the deadline is January 26, 2024.
To access key dates and information regarding the Class of 2024, please visit the Senior Page on our website. You can also get more information about what Jostens offers on their website jostens.com.
STUDENT MEDICATION AND PRESCRIPTION REMINDERS
Students are not allowed to have ANY medications on them at school unless they have received written approval from the school. This is for ANY medications - including inhalers, EpiPens, Glucagon, and any over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Advil, Zyrtec, Claritin. There are no exceptions. If your student plans to have medications at school, your student and a guardian need to fill out and sign this Self-Medication Agreement, and turn it into the school nurse. The school nurse will consult with your vice principal to ensure that you have demonstrated responsibility to carry medications. If you break any of the rules on your signed agreement, you can lose permission to carry your medication(s). A blank form is linked above for you to print or you can find blank forms in the Nurse's Office.
Here are the rules of the agreement:
Students who are developmentally and/or behaviorally able will be allowed to self-administer those prescription and nonprescription medications allowed under district policy, subject to the following:
1. A permission form must be signed and submitted for self-administration of all prescription and nonprescription medication.
*Self-administration of prescription medication requires written, signed permission from parent (or student, as appropriate), school administrator, and prescriber or registered nurse practicing in the school setting.
*Self-administration of nonprescription medication requires written, signed permission from parent or student, and school administrator.
2. All prescription and nonprescription medication must be kept in its appropriately labeled, original container, as follows:
*Prescription labels must specify the name of the student, name of the medication, dose, route, and frequency or time of administration, and any other special instructions.
*Nonprescription medication must have the student’s name affixed to the original container.
3. The student may have in their possession only the amount of medication needed for that school day (multi-dose medications such as inhalers are acceptable).
4. Sharing and/or borrowing of medication with another student is strictly prohibited.
5. Permission to self-medicate may be revoked if the student violates school district policy governing administration of non-injectable medication and/or the above stipulations.
Isabel Jones, BSN, RN (she/her)
School Nurse at Sam Barlow, North Gresham, & Hall
Hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM
MAIN OFFICE FAQ's
What are the office hours?
7:00am - 3:30pm daily
Closed on holidays and some inservice days
What is the main office number?
503-258-4850
Can I leave a message for my student?
Yes. If necessary, we can take messages from a parent or guardian only. Messages will not be delivered to class except in an emergency, but will be held in the office. Students are paged during designated paging times, and it is the student’s responsibility to pick up the note.
Can I bring a present or send flowers/balloons to a student?
We are unable to accept gifts, flowers/balloons for students. We will refuse all attempted deliveries.
Can I deliver coffee/specialty drinks to my student?
No. We will not accept any Dutch, Black Rock, Country Coffee, etc.
Additional questions?
Please call us! 503-258-4850
Who Can Help?
If you have concerns about your child’s schedule or other issues, the following are the staff to contact. Email is a quick way to get answers to the questions you might have.
COUNSELORS (Caseload by Last Name)
A-C Shae Morris morris62@gresham.k12.or.us
D-H Erin Boelow boelow@gresham.k12.or.us
I-M Paul Quirke quirke@gresham.k12.or.us
N-Sa Oscar Rethwill rethwill@gresham.k12.or.us
Sc-Z Molly Ninneman ninneman@gresham.k12.or.us
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Katie Ray ray43@gresham.k12.or.us
HS SUCCESS COACH
Amanda McLeod mcleod2@gresham.k12.or.us
ELL LIAISON
Araceli Arredondo arredondo4@gresham.k12.or.us
NURSE
Isabel Jones jones267@gresham.k12.or.us
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
A-G Heidi Husbands husbands@gresham.k12.or.us
H-O Bethany Wilson wilson184@gresham.k12.or.us
P-Z Doyle Huelsman huelsman2@gresham.k12.or.us
SBHS Calendars
If you would like to subscribe to Sam Barlow calendars on your phone or other devices, use the links below:
Activities - SBHS Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/gresham.k12.or.us_73jhabthgqh7h2910qn0c6baq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Athletics -SBHS calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/gresham.k12.or.us_kv7l5hldmkp5s4cgp4dmg8fnls%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Sam Barlow Main Public Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/gresham.k12.or.us_4jj9ve163iticdogb11b6ggp1s%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics