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Principal's Update

Springwater Trail High School - March 17th, 2023

Principal'sUpdateSpringwater Trail High School - March 17th, 2023

Principal's Message


Hello Springwater Students and Families,



The first 6-weeks ended last Friday. We are 1/3 of the way through 2nd semester. Time always feels like it speeds up this time of year: the end of the year will be here before we know it! Grades have been posted in Synergy/ParentVue/StudentVue. Please reach out to the office if you need help accessing progress grades online.



For students who are not passing 1 or more classes, please remember we have academic support Mondays - Thursdays after school. Students can take the activity bus home at 3:45pm. The district is in the process of finalizing the details of summer school for students who do not earn credit in required classes this year. We will be passing along this information as it becomes available. Summer school will be hosted at Gresham High and Sam Barlow High Schools. My hope is students can eliminate the need for summer school this semester by catching up on their classes and working closely with their teachers between now and the end of the school year. Hang in there!

The past two days have definitely felt like spring -- a wonderful change from the weather we have been experiencing the past several weeks. We have one more week before spring break. Spring Break runs from Monday, March 27th - Friday, March 31st. Students will return on Monday, April 3rd.

Enjoy the beautiful weather and please reach out with questions!




Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

March Spotlight Students

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Quincy Rhodes

Future Plans After High School: I’m hoping to possibly work on airplanes. This was something my Papa really loved to do and I really like airplanes and cars and stuff, so I was hoping I could do something like that.

Grade: 9

Interests: Honestly, I really like sports stuff. I like cars and I like working on cars. I like a lot of boy-ish and rowdy stuff, like a lot of physical stuff.

Favorite subject in school: I’m not in it anymore, but I’d say World Music. I just really love music. Music is a really big thing for me.

Favorite thing about STHS: It’s really easy to talk to the teachers, joke around, and just be fun.

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May Baird

Future Plans After High School: Hopefully, I’ll be going to college so I can study to be a therapist, probably at Oregon State.

Grade: 10

Interests: I really like art. I play D&D a lot with my friends. I read a bit.

Favorite subject in school: Psychology. I really like Ramsey’s class.

Favorite thing about STHS: I love how small it is. I love how everybody knows everybody. It’s a cute, little community.

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Sophie Roemmich

Future Plans After High School: To go to a 4 year college out of state. Hopefully in a large city.

Grade: 11

Interests: Movies, TV, Sports, and Music.

Favorite subject in school: My favorite subject is math.

Favorite thing about STHS: How nice the staff are.

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PROM 2023

Junior & Senior Prom is on Friday April 21st from 7-10pm at The Troutdale House. Freshman & Sophomores can attend if they are invited by an upper class-man. Juniors & Seniors may bring a non STHS students when a completed and approved guest pass. Tickets will go on sale on Monday April 3rd. Single Ticket: $25, Couples Ticket: $40.


Need a FREE Prom dress: March 18th & 19th, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day Prom Dress Giveaway at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style—completely FREE of charge. More than 7,000 dresses have been donated just for you. We have vintage and brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+. Abby’s Closet believes all high school students should be able to attend Prom without worrying about the cost. We welcome people of different gender identities, abilities, sizes, and socioeconomic status. The goal of Abby’s Closet is to make every participant feel special, beautiful, and confident.

https://www.abbyscloset.org/giveaway

Gresham Ford's Contribute to the Community Program

Did you know that Gresham Ford has a Contribute to the Community Program that donates $100 to a charity, church, or non-profit of your choice? They will donate $100 to Springwater Trail High School for any service appointment. In order to do so, you have to get your car serviced at Ford or purchase a new vehicle from Ford. They service all makes and models. All you have to do is ask!
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2023-2024 State test Opt-Out Form

State Testing will begin next week!

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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MHCC Middle College Program

Interested in the Mt Hood Community College Middle College Program?

Applications are due Friday, March 24th

What is Middle College?

Springwater 2022-23 Middle College Application

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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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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.