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

Hello Springwater Students and Families,

The end of the 12-week grading period is Monday. We hope to see everyone at conferences this coming Tuesday, November 22nd. Conferences will run from 12pm - 3:30pm and 4:30pm - 7:45pm. Snacks will be served!

As mentioned in my last update, we are returning to an in-person, arena style format for conferences this year. All teachers will be available in the Commons. Conferences are a great time to connect with your student's teachers and get all of your questions answered. We will also have staff available if you need help getting access to CANVAS or ParentVue.

The first week after Thanksgiving the entire school will be heading down to Portland Center Stage. On Thursday, December 1st all students will see the play, It's A Wonderful Life. Sack lunches will be provided to students who would normally eat lunch at school. Students can also bring their own sack lunch.

Remember we have a regular school day on Monday, November 21st. There will be no school on Tuesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 25th. We hope everyone has a safe and restful long weekend!

Take care,

Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

This is a reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are next Tuesday November 22nd from:

• 12:00pm - 3:30pm (Snacks and beverages provided)
• No conferences from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
• 4:30pm - 7:45pm (Snacks and beverages provided)

We are returning to an arena style of conferences. All teachers will be available in our Commons. Please feel free to drop in anytime. This is a great opportunity to meet your students teachers and pick up 12 week grades. Translation services are available.

As December 21st approaches, my last day at Springwater, I find myself feeling so grateful for the opportunity to work at Spirngwater. Mr. Blaszak, every teacher and staff member comes to school every day knowing that every single one of our students MATTERS. That is the beauty of Springwater!!!

To the students of Springwater, thank you for your trust, your courage, your strength, and your vulnerability. Your insight and ability to communicate and repair blows me away everyday.

To the parents and guardians of Springwater students, thank you for allowing me to guide, help, listen to, and care for your children. I know raising young adults is a challenging endeavor. It has been an honor to share some of your struggles and celebrations.

I have been a part of a handful of organizations that I consider magical. My daughter’s first daycare provider, volunteering at the Dougy Center, are just a few. Springwater is at the top of my list of magical places.

With respect,

Linda Centurion

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

What are Individual Student Reports? The Oregon Department of Education publishes these reports each Fall for school districts to share with parents and guardians. These reports summarize student state test scores from the previous school year. These reports also include information about what these scores mean and how parents / guardians can assist their students as they continue their education.

How do I access these Individual Student Reports? These reports can be accessed through your ParentVue site. See directions here.

The 2022-23 yearbook staff invites seniors to replace their student identification photo (taken by Lifetouch) with a more professional option in this year’s yearbook. Senior portraits are due by December 16, 2022, and must be submitted digitally in the Google Form. Digital photos should be 4 x 6 (300 dpi or greater). Photos submitted after the deadline may not make it into the yearbook.

Submit your photos by clicking on the links below:

Senior Photo: https://forms.gle/kptcwwCQqfRT6wPU6

Baby Photos: https://forms.gle/b7ZXwfgRxmQ65Cy67

Additional information can be found HERE

The State of Oregon requires schools to notify parents of their immunization rates for each required vaccine. These rates will be posted on our school’s website, in our school office, and sent home to parents. The rates attached are the exemption rates as of the February exclusion date, which is always the third Wednesday of that month. Schools are required to publish this information twice each school year. These rates will be posted within thirty days of the February exclusion date. The same information will be shared again during the first month of school next school year. Again, these rates are collected and tallied each February.

We have a variety of STHS swag for sale in the office. Came purchase some Titan gear! Cash, check, or debit/visa accepted.

STHS hoodies $25

STHS zip hoodies $28

STHS t-shirts $15

STHS lanyards $3

STHS pens $1

STHS water bottle $8

STHS tumbler (straw included) $15

Additional academic support is available at Springwater Trail High School 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.

SE Kelly @ SE 19th St/18th Ln

SW 37th Ter @ SE Regner Rd

SE 9th St @ SE Atherton Ave

SE Hogan @ SE 6th St

NW Division St @ NW Riverview Ave - Northside

SW Birdsdale Dr @ Hollydale Elementary School

SW Binford Ave @ SW Binford Lakeway Pky

Gresham High School

North Gresham Elementary School

Highland @ Drwy on 24th

NE 23rd St @ Hall Elementary School

3500 NE 17th St (Groves Apartments)

Gresham Country Club Parking Lot

SE Kane Dr @ SE 2nd St

SE Powell Valley Rd @ Powell Valley Elementary School

SE Chase Rd @ SE 26th St

SE 282nd Ave @ SE 33rd Ave

Kelly Creek Elementary School

Thompson Fruit Stand - Corner 242nd & Bohna Pk (END)

Lewis & Clark Montessori

Safeway Parking Lot

CANVAS now provides a parent observer account. This account allows parents to see what is going on in a course without interrupting or participating in the course. CANVAS is the best place to look at current assignments, upcoming assignments, due dates, and assignment/test scores. ParentVUE will continue to be the best place to look for end of course grades and progress period grades.

Read more about the Canvas Parent App and CANVAS Parent accounts:

• Parent Observer Account Overview and FAQ
• Create your Parent Observer Account Password

Students must have a “COVID-19 Testing Consent Form” on-file before a test can be administered to a student. 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.
• Please use this information to decide what is best for your student. If you have more questions, contact our office at 503-261-4600

English Testing Consent Form

Spanish Testing Consent Form

Russian Testing Consent Form

Arabic Testing Consent Form