Titan Times Newsletter

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 Community,

The school year is off to a wonderful start! We had a great 9th Grade Academy this year, spending the 2nd day at Blue Lake exploring the wetlands and providing students the opportunity to get to know one another and our staff.

Please watch for Springwater’s Titan Times (this publication) each month. It will include important information about upcoming activities and events and provides us an opportunity to share the wonderful happenings of Springwater Trail High School.

As we look ahead to the rest of the month, our first site council meeting is on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:15am. These meetings are an opportunity to hear updates about the school, get your questions answered, and contribute any ideas or thoughts you have on how to improve Springwater. If you’d like to receive reminders about these meetings, please email or call Koryna in our office (herreid@gresham.k12.or.us).

On Thursday, September 26th, we will be traveling down to Portland Center Stage to attend the play, “In The Heights.” Click the link to read about the musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of "Hamilton." Students will attend a workshop about the play that morning. The play is free and includes a free catered lunch! Please call the office if you have questions.

Please reach out to your student’s teachers or the main office by phone or email if you have questions or concerns. We are here to support you and your student.

Sincerely,

Ryan Blaszak

Juniors are encouraged to take this test, especially if they are thinking about applying for university admission their senior year or have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or above.

Juniors need to sign up in the office. The cost is $16 to take the test. Students on free and reduced lunch will not be charged. They can register before school, after school and during lunch. They will not be allowed to do so during class.The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 14th.

All Freshmen, Seniors and Juniors not taking the PSAT will have a regularly scheduled day.

Four reasons to take the PSAT

1. It sets students up to be better prepared to take either the SAT or ACT - which is required for university admissions

2. Students get feedback from College board regarding their scores, how they compare to others and where they can improve

3. Most students find they score better than they thought they would, which is a great motivator for college and career planning.

4. It is the only opportunity to determine if a student is a National Merit Scholar and Hispanic National Merit.

Yasmine Reyes, Springwater’s attendance secretary, left Springwater at the end of the school year to decrease her commute from home to work. Erin Norden will be joining our office team. Erin comes from the Tigard-Tualatin School District where she was the counseling secretary at Tigard High School.

Lori Bennis - Physical Education/Health/SpEd Teacher

Due to a decrease in PE/Health courses offered this year, teacher Jim Nagel has moved to Gordon Russell Middle School. Lori Bennis will be joining Springwater. Lori comes from Clear Creek Middle School and has extensive educational experience with students at the middle and high school level.

Brandi Kruse - Art Teacher

Art teacher Shirley Morales retired at the end of the last school year. Brandi Kruse, who worked at STHS as a long-term art substitute for 1st semester of last year, will be joining Springwater’s team. In addition to a strong art background, Brandi has taught English at Gresham High School.

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 but students MUST sign up in the office to ride the bus. 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.

3:37pm Hollydale ES

3:41pm Gresham HS - 1200 N Main Ave

3:43pm North Gresham ES

3:46pm Highland ES

3:50pm Hall ES

3:57pm Powell Valley ES

4:01pm Kelly Creek ES

4:09pm Thompson Fruit Stand - Corner 242 & Bohna Park

4:10pm Lewis & Clark Montesorri

4:14pm Safeway Parking Lot