Registration Letter

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,

I hope everyone is finding safe ways to stay cool this week! The 23-24 school year is just a few weeks away! In this letter you will find pertinent information about the upcoming school year. We are excited to welcome a new group of Titans at our 9th grade academy next week. If you have not already signed up for 9th grade academy please click HERE. The beginning of high school is a time when anxiety and excitement can increase. Please remember you are not alone: others feel the same way you feel and we are here to support you!

We had a successful group of Springwater students catch up on credits this summer during Summer SOAR. They all deserve a shout-out for their hard work!

Our covered recreation area is complete! Students will no longer need to play basketball in the rain! We are excited to see this long-awaited project come to fruition. The covered area was funded with dollars from the last school bond.

As you enjoy these final weeks of summer, please reach out to us via email or phone if you have questions or concerns about the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Take care,

Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and facilitate participation at school. It provides a safe way for the school principal, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to:

• Send and receive school and class information
• Share pictures and files
• See calendar items
• Sign up to volunteer
• Complete and submit permission slips
• and much more . . . all in one centralized place!

What do parents need to do?

If parents would like to customize their communication preferences (for example: receive texts instead of emails) or download the ParentSquare app, please watch the short video below for more information.

Parents – Getting Started video

School/grade level and classroom communication will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text or you can download the free App.

Parent Verification for the 2023-2024 School Year is now open!

Before the beginning of every school year, we request that parents/guardians review and/or update their family and student information.

Keeping your family's information up to date is crucial to receiving timely communication from Springwater Trail High School and Gresham-Barlow School District and ensures that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. This year all updates can be done online through your ParentVUE account.

After logging in to ParentVUE, click on the "Online Registration" tab in the top right-hand corner to start the verification process.

Don't have a ParentVUE account or have other questions? Please email Herreid@gresham.k12.or.us or call 503-261-4600 to obtain your activation code.

Mark your calendars! School pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th. All students will get their picture taken even if they are not ordering a portrait package. Picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1st.

School Supplies

There is not a single required high school supply list. Our suggestion is that your student come the first day prepared with charged chromebook, paper, a three ring notebook, pen and pencil. Teachers will talk about specific needs for their individual classes.

We highly recommend a TI-30X IIS calculator for any student who is taking math. We recommend each student purchase their own calculator but we will provide one for students to use at school if they do not have their own.

Please insure your student comes to school daily with their charged chromebook provided by STHS. Please see our office if your student needs to check out a chormebook.

A new Free/Reduced Lunch Application must be filled out each school year. Applications are available now at https://www.ode.state.or.us/apps/frlapp. Every eligible form can help provide potential new funding for our school.

We work hard to build consistent communication between school and home throughout the school year. Here is a summary of the communication resources available to Springwater families this year:

● Class Assignments and Assignment Grades (CANVAS)

Later this month, GBSD will be releasing the much-anticipated CANVAS ParentApp. This app will allow parents to see their student's classes, assignment grades, and upcoming assignments. We will share more information as soon as it becomes available!

● Progress Report Grades and Semester Grades are available online in StudentVue/ParentVue. Contact the office if you need help logging in to your account.

● Stay Up-To-Date!

The Springwater newsletter (Principal's Update) is emailed to students and families a minimum of every month. It is also available on our website.

We also post updates to social media. Time-sensitive information will be shared via email and phone messages.

Website: http://stweb.gresham.k12.or.us

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SpringwaterTrail/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/STHS_Titans

● Parent Conferences

Fall Parent Conferences – Evening of November 22nd and the morning November 23rd.

● Staff Voicemail / Email

-Every teacher and staff member has voice mail where parents can leave a message. Call the main office at 503.261.4600 to be connected to a staff's voicemail box.

-All staff are connected to e-mail and check it daily. Staff addresses are listed on the STHS website and within ParentVue.

Good communication can prevent misunderstandings and confusion. Please call or email your student’s teacher if you have questions or concerns. Thanks in advance for your help -- it truly does take a village!