Principal's Update

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

Greetings Springwater Students and Families,

Progress grades for the 1st 6-weeks posted to Synergy on Monday. Please take some time to sit down (student and guardian) to review grades. Please also reach out to your student's teacher if you have questions or concerns. We have also been calling families of students who are currently not receiving credit (designated as an "NG" on the progress report) for one or more of their classes.

COVID Update: Families have been doing a phenomenal job ensuring their students stay home when they are sick. Thank you!!! I know keeping students home for longer periods of time is not easy -- for the student or the parent. But being extra cautious helps minimize the number of students who might be impacted (and quarantined) if there was a positive COVID case at school. The work you all are doing is paying off: we have been able to keep all classes open and have so far avoided any school-related quarantine situations.

Cell Phones/Calls & Texts During the School Day: All in all, students are doing a really good job transitioning back to school this year. Cell phones continue to be a challenge. Please remember cell phones should be off (or set to vibrate) when class is in session. Please support your student by reminding them of this expectation. We are requesting students return texts and phone calls to parents during passing time or lunch to minimize distractions. Of course, if there is an emergency please reach out to the office and we can connect you with your student.

Masks: Students are doing a great job wearing masks throughout the school day (not always an easy thing to do -- especially when they are outside playing basketball at lunch). Students must keep their masks over their nose and mouth at all times (unless they are eating breakfast, lunch, or taking a drink of water). If a student forgets a mask (or their mask breaks during the school day), we have free masks available in the office. School buses also have masks for students. We thank you for your support as we all follow this district and state requirement.

Vaccination Clinic: Next week Multnomah County will be hosting another vaccination clinic at Springwater Trail High School and Sam Barlow High School. The clinic will run after school on Wednesday, October 20th from 3pm - 4:30pm. Please see more information below.

Other questions? Are there things you would like us to discuss or answer in a future Principal Update? Please reach out and let us know!

Stay safe and take care,

Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

Hello from the Springwater Titan Hearts! This is a new group staff are starting here at Springwater in order to let our students and families know they are supported and cared about. We hosted our first New Student Titan Hearts lunch on Wednesday, October 13th, and we hope to continue this once a month, we had so much fun! New students and National Honor Society students were able to connect and chat while enjoying Jimmy Johns! We are also here for students experiencing life changes, whether positive or negative, with a reminder they are supported and cared for by our staff with a small card and gift. The Springwater Community is here for students and families and we hope we are able to continue to show our support.

Need a holiday gift idea? Look no further! This year Springwater is teaming up with See's Candy in order to see who can sell the most boxes and make the most money for our school! There are multiple gift options to choose from and they are perfect for family members, friends, or even employees. Students who participate in this fundraiser will be able to choose where they want the money they make to go: National Honor Society, Titan Hearts, or the Student Activity Fund (all Springwater based programs/activities). Ordering forms will be available starting at the beginning of November.

On Friday October 29th we will be hosting our annual Fall Fest from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Pumpkin carving and other fun fall activities are being planned by Leadership students. Tickets will go on sale next week for $3.

Multnomah County will be hosting COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Springwater Trail High School

Wednesday October 20th 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Wednesday November 3rd 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Clinics are open to the community and no appointment is needed. STHS students can ride the activity bus home at 4pm, if needed.

• Community members age 12 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Youth 14 and under must be with a parent or guardian.
• Students 15 years or older do not need parent permission to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
• Incentives provided by Multnomah County: $100 first dose, $50 second dose, $150 Johnson and Johnson, $50 referral for bringing someone to get vaccinated.
  

Oregon Driver Training Institution has Drivers Ed classes in our area. Click HERE to view dates, and sign up.

Below you will find the annual notice for statewide tests that are required to be sent out at the beginning of each school year. This is the initial letter that informs parents of their rights in regards to student testing by the state. The 30-day Opt-Out forms will be sent home later in the year.

Compliments to our 9th graders! They have been doing a great job of remaining on campus during lunchtime. As a reminder: only 10th - 12th graders have off campus lunch privileges. 9th graders are expected to remain on campus during lunch. This is due to the limited food options close to our campus and to help create stronger community within the 9th grade class.

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

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

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

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.

The yearbook staff is beginning to collect senior photos! Please use THIS FORM to submit your photo by February 1, 2022. THIS DEADLINE IS FIRM. If you are not submitting a senior photo, please check the box at the bottom of the survey, and just submit your senior quote.

Its also time to start submitting baby photos! Please use THIS FORM to submit baby pictures by February 1st, 2022.

Please email Mrs. Weber at Weber18@gresham.k12.or.us if you have any questions.

Yearbooks can be purchased for $35 in the office, or online at www.jostensyearbooks.com

Springwater Trail High School and the Gresham-Barlow School District are transitioning to a new Student Learning Management System. Last year, we used Google Classroom. This year we are moving to CANVAS. Many teachers have already made the leap and all teachers will be on board by October 31st. Students are being trained regarding how to access their class assignments and grades in CANVAS.

Below are some helpful short videos to support students and parents with CANVAS. Thanks and, as always, reach out if you have questions!

Students who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms while at school will have access to a COVID-19 test.

Following are some important details to know about the COVID-19 test:

• The test is VOLUNTARY. Students must have a “COVID-19 Testing Consent Form” on-file before a test can be administered to a student. The form below must be fully completed and signed by a parent or guardian.
• Testing is intended for students who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
• COVID-19 symptoms include fever of 100.4° F or higher, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and new loss of taste or loss of smell.
• Students are required to administer their own test by swabbing their own nose. A testing administrator will oversee the process and provide verbal instructions to the student.
• Testing will be conducted in the school’s Care Room or a private space.
  
• Students who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms on-site and are tested (whether positive or negative result) will be sent home. Further instructions will be provided at that time.
• Students who develop COVID-19 symptoms while not at school may not get tested at the school. Testing is only available for students who are already on-site and are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
• Please use this information to decide what is best for your student. If you have more questions, contact our office at 503-261-4600

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!

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 $97.06, 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