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,

Progress Reports will be available this Friday. Yes, that's right: we are halfway through Quad 2! Tomorrow (Wednesday) is a grading day so there is no advisory class in the morning. I have continued to be impressed with students as they catch up on credits, persevere in spite of distance learning, and reach out for help and support when they need it.

This year we set a new Springwater record for our Food Drive! Thank you to everyone who donated and supported the effort to provide supplies to Springwater families in need this holiday season. See below for more information.

We have just 2 days left of school until the winter break. I hope you each find some time to relax, unwind, and be safe this holiday season. The holidays can be stressful and this year is even more challenging for all of us. Be patient with one another, celebrate and cherish your differing opinions, and remember (above all else) to support one another.

Stay safe and take care,

Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

Quad 2 progress grades for periods 5-7 will be posted online on Friday, December 18th for parents and students to view.

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.

Each year we have our annual food drive during the month of December. We have worked hard to support our community, and focusing on those in need during the holiday season. Now, more than ever, families are going to need the support of their community during this holiday season.

We had an incredibly successful food drive this year. Together we collected 1,134 items.

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.

More information to come!

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

1. If you (the student and the parent) will complete the FAFSA, you must first create a secure FSA ID. Go here to create your FSA ID.
2. To complete the FAFSA Application visit the FAFSA Website.

Contact Linda Centurion at Centurion@gresham.k12.or.us with any questions

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

With the 2020-21 school year well under way, I wanted to take a moment to provide some important information about this year’s state tests. Last year, state testing was cancelled as we transitioned to distance learning. For this year, we are still waiting for guidance from the state regarding whether or not we will be offering state tests in the Spring. Even though we do not know what will happen this Spring in regards to state testing, we are still required to let you know about your rights as a parent regarding state testing.

ORS 329.479 establishes a Student Assessment Bill of Rights permitting parents or adult students to annually opt-out of statewide summative assessments in English language arts and Mathematics. The opt-out forms will not be available on the Oregon Department of Education website until later this school year. We will let you know when the opt-out forms become available. This notification will be sent to you at least 30 days prior to when your student would begin testing. More information about the annual opt-out / testing notification process can be found here:

Oregon Annual Testing Notification - English

Oregon Annual Testing Notification - Spanish

In the Gresham-Barlow School District, we are deeply committed to inspiring and empowering each student and ensuring that every student in our schools has the support they need to achieve at high levels and graduate prepared for their next steps.

I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher(s) with any questions you may have about your student’s progress.

• 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.