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,

December is here! Thank you to all the families who joined us for conferences last week. I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving Weekend. If you have not checked ParentVue, 12-week grades are posted and viewable. We only have about 6 weeks left of the semester! Now is the time for students to kick things into high gear. Remember we have after school support Mondays - Thursdays with transportation home at 3:45pm.

We had a great time yesterday at Portland Center Stage! Several students were invited to join in the play and read lines for It's A Wonderful Life. The play was a radio broadcast version of the story. It wasn't until the second half of the play that the story really "came to life" with theatrics. Students stayed engaged and were a wonderful audience.

Our next school dance is Friday, December 16th from 7pm - 9pm and student leadership is currently planning out all of the details! Our Fall Fest in October was a huge success and we look forward to a strong student turnout later this month.

As always, remember to reach out if you have questions or concerns.

Take care and enjoy the weekend,

Ryan Blaszak

Springwater Main Office: 503.261.4600

blaszak@gresham.k12.or.us

Our annual food drive is HERE! All donations will be used to support families within the STHS community. Drop off non perishable food, hygiene items, or household cleaners (ie: laundry detergent, dish soap, etc) now until December 16th!

Oregon is seeing an increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common respiratory virus that is spread through respiratory droplets, direct contact and by touching contaminated surfaces. For most children, RSV produces mild illness, however children under 2 years old are especially susceptible to RSV and are at increased risk of severe illness and hospitalization. Many school age children have siblings at home who may be younger and more susceptible to severe illness and hospitalization.

Schools can help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses, including RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. The ways we can prevent the spread of RSV and other respiratory illnesses are familiar and include:

• frequent and thorough handwashing

• covering coughs and sneezes

• keep children home when they are sick

• masking

• disinfection of high-touch surfaces

For more information about RSV please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/about/transmission.html

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.

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

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