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Principal's Update

Springwater Trail High School - March 4th, 2022

Principal'sUpdateSpringwater Trail High School - March 4th, 2022

Principal's Message

Greetings Springwater Students and Families,

Next week marks the end of the 6-week grading period. There is no school on Friday, March 11th for teachers to complete progress report grades. Progress grades will be posted in ParentVue/StudentVue ​the week of March 14th​. We will send out a reminder once grades have posted.

Students did a great job using their time well this past Wednesday for ACCESS Wednesday.​ ​ACCESS Wednesdays occur on the 5th week of each grading period. The day provides students the opportunity to catch up, redo assignments and tests, and get additional help and support from teachers. Teachers do not assign any new assignments on these days. Additionally, student leadership creates 2 class periods of fun, engaging, social activities for students. These activities build community, help students get to know one another, and most importantly: give students a break from academics and an opportunity to relax and have some fun.

Speaking of fun, our first school dance in nearly 2 years was last Friday! It was a wonderful success: I am already hearing from students, "When is the next dance?!?!?" We are planning on having junior/senior prom in April. This will also be the first Springwater prom in nearly 2 years! More information to come regarding this exciting event!

Looking ahead, Mr. McBride's Earth & Space Science Gallery Walks are this Tuesday, March 8th. 9th and 10th grade students have been working diligently creating models that answer the question: "How can we, as geologists, best develop a model to show how land and ocean-floor features form?" On Tuesday Springwater students will present their projects to students from Hogan Cedars Elementary School. This is a wonderful partnership that had been put on hold the past 2 years due to COVID.

Spring break is the week of March 21 - 25; just 2 weeks away! I can't believe how the school year is flying by! As always, please reach out by email or phone if you have questions or concerns.

Take care and be safe,


Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

March Spotlight Students

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Telleah Schlosser

Future Plans After High School: Start my own business and make crochet plushies for children, including extras for children with cancer.

Grade: 9

Interests: Sewing, art, book writing, books in general (especially fantasy)

Favorite subject in school: Art for the artistics of it. You get different parts of it, like crochet, painting.

Favorite thing about STHS: Small school. Those with anxiety can actually speak out more and you can get to feel like you’re still at home.

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Steven Colton

Future Plans After High School: Find a job. I don’t really want to do college.

Grade: 10

Interests: Mainly drawing, but I also like writing, especially fiction.

Favorite subject in school: English. Ramsey is funny.

Favorite thing about STHS: The size. Coming from Barlow, it’s super huge and really crowded. It’s nice to have less people.

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Juan Pablo Jimenez

Future Plans After High School: Trade school or possibly going to college for engineering

Grade: 11

Interests: Soccer, video games (GTA, Terraria, Brawlhalla, Call of Duty), and I go to the gym a lot.

Favorite subject in school: PE, because we get to do activities. I don’t like to sit down and be on the computer all day.

Favorite thing about STHS: Access Wednesdays, because I can make up all my missing work and, between, there are activities, so it’s a good mix of both.

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Every Day, Every Class! Attendance Matters

Every minute of learning is important to education and the staff at Springwater want to encourage every day school attendance. As a result, each week we will be celebrating the students who had perfect attendance with no tardies. Congratulations to the following students who had perfect attendance the week of February 21st-25th!


Shad Abbas, Dania Aguilar-Sosa, Maydine Baird, Emily Beckstead, Alex Burton, Lillyen Caron, Leon Cervantes, Nellie Cole, Benjamin Collins, Melissa Collins, Steven Colton, Ser Connolly, Iris Cordova-Sanchez, Kara Cozzetto, Joseph De La Cruz, Diallo de Landro, Adrian Diaz Arenas, Jonathan Eakin, Madelyn Engler, Ethan Fero, Marco Gerges Samuoal, Ryder Goss, Amy Yaniris Gutierrez Lara, Emily Harvey, Skylar Harvey, Hadassah Helfrich, Harlow Holman, Lydia Hood, Alexander Hryciw, Emily Hull, Macray Hull, Logan James, Tessa Johansen, Corbin Johns, Lily Johnson, Audrie Klawuhn, Katherine Koch, David Krivoruchenko, Luke Ligatich, Jocelyn Lopez-Salazar, Edwin Lopez-Silva, Andrea Martinez, Melanie Martinez, Katelyn McMurry, Christopher Miller, Razz Miller, Erica Moya Aguirre, Mary Nashed, Nicholas Nunez, Brooklin Pendleton, Flynn Pickrell, Isaiah Poole, Reuben Poole, Nicholas Rardin, Haven Reedy, Cote Reid, Rayden Rickaby, Hayden Ricklefs, Ayden Saboe, Telleah Schlosser, Joshua Schmelzer, Benjamin Schmitt, Samantha Schmitt, David Shaddix, Elise Shimek, Benjamin Slawik, Adley Smith, Cassidy Smith, Kaden Springsted, Aaron Stoneking, Victor Tellez Gomez, Catrina Therien, Marissa Thompson, Chase Thoms, Emma Tilden, Beatriz Torres, Michael Varela, Hilary Vazquez Sanchez, Blossom Vue, Brooklyn Walker, Gavin Wight, Mason Winn
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Forecasting for the 2022 - 2023 School Year

Forecasting Season is here!!


Forecasting for the 2022 - 2023 school year will be discussed in advisory class on Tuesday, March 8th and Thursday, March 11th.


Ms Centurion will be going into classes to complete the forecasting form, share transcripts with students, and answer any questions after the advisory lessons. Below is the schedule:


Monday, March 14th: 10th grade

Tuesday, March 15th: 9th grade

Thursday, March 17th: 11th grade

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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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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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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.