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Principal's Update

Springwater Trail High School - May 6th, 2022

Principal'sUpdateSpringwater Trail High School - May 6th, 2022

Principal's Message

Greetings Springwater Students and Families,


Last night we welcomed Springwater's Class of 2026: our new incoming 9th graders! Our student ambassadors greeted the Class of 2026 and their families, showed them classrooms, discussed our different classes and teachers, and answered their questions. Our ambassadors did a wonderful job of welcoming our newest Titans! They also put in an incredibly long day -- almost 12 hours in the school yesterday!


Next week an independent consulting firm with the GBSD School Resource Officer Outreach and Review Process will be visiting a few STHS classes as part of their student listening sessions. Students in Leadership and some of our Social Studies classes will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas to improve and enhance the program. While Springwater does not have a School Resource Officer, the district wants to gather student feedback from all three high schools.


In two weeks we have our all school field trip to Dabney State Park. On Friday, May 20th the entire school will travel to Dabney to complete habitat restoration projects in the morning followed by a barbecue and fun activities in the afternoon. We are super excited to return to this wonderful annual Springwater tradition. If you haven't already completed the permission form, please complete and return it as soon as possible (the link is in this newsletter). Please contact the front office if you have questions.


The countdown continues: just six weeks until the end of the school year! I appreciate the hard work and perseverance I am seeing from students: each day, each class period. Hang in there everyone! Summer is right around the corner.


Take care and have a good weekend!



Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

May Spotlight Students

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Cote Reid

Future Plans After High School: I don’t know. Something. Whether I eventually go to college, find a job through there. Pharmacy? Whatever. Or go to trade school. One or the other. Maybe take a gap year before doing that. I don’t know. It’s not set in stone.

Grade: 9

Interests: I mostly play video games after school. I don’t really do much. I like to play puzzle or strategy games.

Favorite subject in school: I don’t want to be rude to any teachers. I can’t pick. They’re all equally enjoyable.

Favorite thing about STHS: The fact it is a smaller school and people are a lot more open about stuff, like sexuality. People are a lot more nice and open here.

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Thomas Wintjen

Future Plans After High School: Go to college. Maybe get a philosophy degree, something in English, or something to do with literature so I can write, pursue my dreams, and maybe become a professor. Probably going to college somewhere local. I’d like to stay in Oregon.

Grade: 10

Interests: Reading radical literature, reading philosophy, playing video games, puzzle games, hanging out with friends after school, going on walks, movies, escape rooms

Favorite subject in school: English or Creative Writing. I like Creative Writing. It’s nice. I get to explore my imagination a lot. I like English because I think language is something that is really interesting, although I have some “takes” about language.

Favorite thing about STHS: Probably the queer inclusivity. Although I have a few small issues with it. Nothing negative, but ‘this’ could be worked on, bring the spotlight to ‘this’, stuff like that.

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Andrea Martinez

Future Plans After High School: I was thinking about taking just a one year break or going into a 2-year program to be a medical assistant. After, hopefully work in pediatrics.

Grade: 11

Interests: I like hiking, painting, walking my dogs, rock climbing (something I’ve been into recently), and just being outside and hanging out with friends.

Favorite subject in school: Art. I’ve always been interested in art and it’s the only subject that I’ve really liked since I was a little kid. I like that, in art class, she gives us many opportunities to try different things, like sculpting, painting, and tie-dying.

Favorite thing about STHS: I like that it’s a small school and that, if you really need help, the teachers can focus a little bit more on you since they don’t have so many kids to worry about. They’re very helpful.

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Oregon Parks & Rec Permission Slip

We will be having our ALL SCHOOL Community Care Day at Dabney on May 20th. If you have not already, please sign the permission slip below and return it to school with you student.
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High school students can work out for free at Planet Fitness this summer

This summer, high school students can work out for free at Planet Fitness, as well as have the chance to win a scholarship. Planet Fitness is offering a free High School Summer Pass membership for students ages 14 to 19. Teens can sign up from May 16 to Aug. 31. Those under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign up.

Click HERE to learn more!

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Volunteer

Volunteer with Springwater Trail High School seniors!!


This is an opportunity for you to invest in your community.


ASPIRE Volunteers/Mentors: Springwater is part of ASPIRE, a statewide program that connects volunteers with high school students. The volunteers mentor and support Springwater students as they explore careers and options after high school. NO EXPERIENCE necessary to mentor! All you need is a willingness to help others and we will provide the other necessary training!


Time commitment: One hour a week between 7:30- 2:30


With who: You will be placed with one or two seniors who are in need of guidance and support throughout the academic school year.


You will support students with:

  • Scholarships

  • Setting up a career plan.

  • Filling out college applications

  • Applying for financial aid

  • Listening to students as they plan for their future

  • Bestow advice from your life experiences.



If you are interested in serving as a volunteer For Springwater Trail High School, we want to hear from you.


Linda Centurion

centurion@gresham.k12.or.us

503-261-4611


This is also a great way for you as a parent to better understand the college and career process for your own student and have access to a plethora of resources.
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Clothes Closet

Did you know that we have a clothes closet at STHS? If your student is in need of clothing please contact our office. We have winter and summer clothing, shoes, hygiene products, etc. If you have clothing that you would like to donate we are always accepting donations.
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2021-2022 yearbooks

Don't forget to purchase your 2021-2022 yearbook! Yearbooks are $35 and ordering one is super easy! You can purchase yours in the office, online at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or you can scan the QR code! Please cont Mrs. Weber at if you have any questions.
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Drivers Ed

Oregon Driver Training Institution has Drivers Ed classes in our area. Click HERE to view dates, and sign up.
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Academic Support - In Person & VIRTUAL

Additional academic support is available at Springwater Trail High School (Virtual option also available), 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.

Click HERE to join virtually


3:43pm Hollydale Elementary School

3:50pm Gresham High School

3:53pm North Gresham Elementary School

3:56pm Highland Elementary School

4:01pm Hall Elementary School

4:08pm Powell Valley Elementary School

4:12pm Kelly Creek Elementary School

4:20pm Thompson Fruit Stand - Corner 242nd & Bohna Pk (END)

4:22pm Lewis & Clark Montessori

4:25pm Safeway Parking Lot

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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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Clubs at STHS

Below is a list of clubs at STHS. Encourage your student to get involved!


Anime Club: A club for those who enjoy anime and those who want to get into anime (or comics)

Art Club: A club where anyone can learn to do art. Sketching, painting, digital, any medium of art. Meets Monday's during lunch.

Drawing Club: A club to be creative, hangout, and draw. Meets Thursday's and Friday's during lunch.

Gardening Club: A club to clean up the garden and plant food. Meets Monday's during lunch and after school.

GSA: Stands for "Gay-straight alliance" Anyone of any identity is welcome to hangout and learn about LGBTQ+ history and do fun things. Meets Fridays during lunch.

Weight Lifting Club: A club that allows students to physically training themselves to grow stronger and healthier.

Foosball Club: A club where we play foosball, can have championships, and a little awards.

Basketball Club: A club where we play basketball after school.

Robotics: A club where using lego robotics, we will design and program robots.

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Collecting Cans & Bottles

The "Every Cent Counts" Scholarship was created in 2019. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to an STHS 2022 graduate (additional scholarships may be awarded depending on funds raised). The scholarship is funded through the recycling efforts of STHS students and our community.

Contact Koryna Herreid at Herreid@gresham.k12.or.us or 503-261-4600 to schedule a time to drop off your cans and bottles at STHS or to pick up a blue bag. Thank you for your support!

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Attention Fred Meyer Shoppers

Springwater Trail High School is enrolled in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program! Please link your Fred Meyer rewards card with our nonprofit number MU443. Fred Meyers will donate a percentage of your purchases every quarter to our program. This will NOT affect your reward points or fuel points. Last quarter we received $106.56, every little bit helps. This program helps pay for transportation to allow our students to attend events in the community. Below is the link to sign up.


https://www.fredmeyer.com/account/communityrewards/enroll

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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 21-22 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 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.