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Principal's Update

Springwater Trail High School - February 18th, 2022

Principal'sUpdateSpringwater Trail High School - February 18th, 2022

Principal's Message



Greetings Springwater Students and Families,


We just wrapped up an amazing week of 8th grade visits! Kudos to World Music students who provided concerts to all of the schools and to our student ambassadors who welcomed our 8th graders, facilitated reflective discussions about high school and Springwater, and provided tours of our school community. It is not always easy to step into the spotlight: whether it be a music performance or leading groups of 8th graders through activities and tours. I am extremely proud of our students!


We are actively gathering parent feedback about Springwater! Thank you to those who have already completed the survey. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the brief questionnaire. We value your thoughts and ideas!


Our first school dance of the year is coming up next Friday! Actually, it is the first school dance in about 2 years!!! To ensure safety while maximizing fun, the dancing will be outside with games and activities happening inside in our Commons. To say that students are excited is an understatement: they are ecstatic to reclaim some of the fun that has been lost due to COVID!


We continue to offer after school support M-Th from 2:30 - 3:30. We have enjoyed seeing more students taking advantage of this support during 2nd semester. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!


Take care,


Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

February Spotlight Students

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Adley Smith

Future Plans After High School: Probably going to college and getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Grade: 9

Interests: I really like to read and write and work with computers. My favorite genre to read is Science Fiction.

Favorite subject in school: Probably English. I like the reading and writing part of it.

Favorite thing about STHS: How small it is. I’ve always been going to small schools, so I feel a lot more comfortable in them.

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Katelyn McMurry

Future Plans After High School: There’s quite a few things. For a while, I wanted to go to university in Germany, but I don’t know if that’s going to happen. I also want to go into cosmetology with one of my friends and we want to open a salon together. So, it’s up in the air right now.

Grade: 10

Interests: I like music. I like writing music. I like making music. I draw a lot, as well.

Favorite subject in school: Probably printmaking/studio arts. It’s an escape for me. I struggle with expressing myself, so it’s easier for me to draw what I’m feeling and then let people interpret it as they want to. I like Ramsey’s class too, but it’s more because of the teacher and not the subject.

Favorite thing about STHS: I like the community. Everybody here is really nice. It’s not, necessarily, 100% judgment-free zone, but for the most part, it’s a nice environment.

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Myles Gonzalez

Future Plans After High School: Be a speech pathologist or a therapist. I am hard of hearing, so I can understand the kids who don’t really talk that well.

Grade: 11

Interests: Art and reading. They’re fun.

Favorite subject in school: English. I like reading and writing. Anything fiction. Nonfiction is boring.

Favorite thing about STHS: The staff. Most of them are really nice and helpful.

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Parent/Guardian Survey - How are We Doing?

Parents and Guardians: we want your feedback and input on Springwater Trail High School. Please click on the link below and select Springwater Trail High School.

surveys.panoramaed.com/greshambarlow/springwatertrail
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2021-22 State Test Opt-Out Form

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.


2021-22 State Test Opt-Out Form - English

2021-22 State Test Opt-Out Form - Spanish
2021-22 State Test Opt-Out Form - Russian


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A Night to Remember Dance

We are very excited to be able to have the 1st STHS dance of the school year! "A Night to Remember" dance is next Friday, February 25th from 6-8pm. Tickets can be purchased during lunch for $3. Contact Koryna Herreid at Herreid@gresham.k12.or.us if you have any questions.
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Clothes Closet

Did you know that we have a clothes closet at STHS? If your student is in need of clothing please contact our office. We have winter and summer clothing, shoes, hygiene products, etc. If you have clothing that you would like to donate we are always accepting donations.
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2021-2022 yearbooks

Don't forget to purchase your 2021-2022 yearbook! Yearbooks are $35 and ordering one is super easy! You can purchase yours in the office, online at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or you can scan the QR code! Please cont Mrs. Weber at if you have any questions.
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Titan Hearts Program

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.
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Drivers Ed

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

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.
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Academic Support - In Person & VIRTUAL

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

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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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Clubs at STHS

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


Anime Club: A club for those who enjoy anime and those who want to get into anime (or comics)

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.

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Collecting Cans & Bottles

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!

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Attention Fred Meyer Shoppers

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 $106.56, 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

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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 21-22 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 and click on view calendar on the right side of the screen.
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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.