Website: http://stweb.gresham.k12.or.us
Location: 1440 SE Fleming Ave, Gresham, OR, United States
Phone: 503-261-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringwaterTrail/
Twitter: @STHS_Titans

Hello Springwater Students and Families,

We have less than 2 weeks left of the quad! Keep attending classes, keep completing and turning in work, and keep reaching out to your teachers when you have questions or concerns!

There has been a significant amount of information released from the state of Oregon over the past several weeks, leading to many more questions and confusion. Please know you can always reach out to me directly with questions, concerns, suggestions, etc. I know how confusing and frustrating all of this information can be.

I would like to review some things we do know right now:

• GBSD currently does NOT meet the recommended metrics for returning to in-person instruction.
• East county COVID rates are much higher than the rest of Multnomah County
• The district has been getting buildings ready for a return to in-person instruction. This includes adjusting classrooms to adhere to social distancing requirements, updating signage, and ensuring proper air flow throughout the building and in all classrooms.
• The governor will be releasing updated guidance next week that may impact the recommended metrics.
• As schools begin to open, students/families will have the option to remain in "distance learning" for the remainder of the school year.
• At the high school level, it is most likely we will start with "Limited In-Person Instruction" first: which means small numbers of students coming into the building based on district-determined eligibility requirements.
• The district will be releasing additional information over the next few weeks.

Again, I want to emphasize: please reach out to me with questions or concerns. Things are moving quickly and information can change day-to-day. We are here to support you.

Stay safe and take care,

Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

Need to get your school picture taken or would like a retake? Lifetouch will also be here from 3:00pm - 5:00pm to take your picture.

Additional Academic support is available daily! Your student can get live academic support from STHS support staff:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 12:15pm - 1:15pm and 3:35pm - 4:30pm

Wednesdays: 1:25pm - 4:30pm.

The meeting link will always be available within the "STHS Announcements / Academic Support" Google Classroom!

Students: click the link below to access the STHS Announcements / Academic Support Classroom:

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTY3NDE4NzkzMTRa

Seniors! It's time to submit your senior photos, and your baby photos! All photos are due February 1, 2021, and you can submit them electronically by filling out the following forms:

Senior Photos: https://forms.gle/Mx96nbff9Kg4SGqj7

Baby Photos: https://forms.gle/rgisBpDkDJhR9uYbA

All students and their families are welcome to the Center for Advanced Learning (CAL) Virtual Open House on Wednesday, January 27th, from 6:00 to 6:45 PM.

CAL’s programs are for all students interested in exploring college courses and careers in Health Sciences, Manufacturing, Apparel Design, Digital Media, Webdesign, Cybersecurity, and Entrepreneurship. If this is you, join us online for the open house to learn more!

Open House link and applications are live at calcharter.org

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!

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 $78.49, 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

• 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 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.