SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Your collective efforts create a learning environment where students thrive
Work in early literacy, social-emotional learning, and efforts to support emerging multilingual learners made a difference
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Amanda Sanchez-Gordon Russell MS
“Amanda Sanchez is often the first call for staff and families, and she consistently provides a trustworthy, calming presence at GRMS. Her dedication to helping others, whether it's answering questions or resolving issues, makes her an invaluable resource to both the team and the community. Amanda’s warmth, reliability, and positive attitude make her the heart of our school’s attendance office.”
-Marcus Williams
| |  | Literacy Coach Jessica Mihm
“Jessica has shown outstanding leadership in championing literacy through her expertise in reading science and partnering with the English Language Development department to facilitate engaging ‘literacy talk cite write’ learning walks. Her effective coaching and district-wide systems for GBSD’s elementary literacy curriculum, ‘Wonders’ and its ‘95%’ literacy intervention program, have directly resulted in measurable growth.”
-Heidi Lasher
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|  | Head Custodian Ami Sage - Clear Creek MS
“Custodians don't get enough credit! She always walks around with a smile on her face and is MORE than willing to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever needed, without complaints. The school would probably LITERALLY fall apart without her!”
-Holly Buck
| |  | Teacher Jaime Mora Ruiz- Powell Valley ES
“Jaime has an amazing way of connecting with his students. He is a truly passionate educator who creates a safe and engaging classroom where ALL of his students thrive.”
-Melissa McGowan
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SPOTLIGHT ON ART
Clear Creek Middle School students’ mural makes a powerful statement on empowerment
Generational learning project celebrates joy and belonging
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SPOTLIGHT ON MATH
Gordon Russell Middle School math teachers use 5th Grade Fly-Up Night to get students, parents, excited about math
Teachers use interactive experiences to bring math curriculum to life
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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
GHS automotive students tour career pathway
Students visit school bus autoshop, learn about field of transportation
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BE HERE!
Building a culture of strong attendance through joy
School staff find ways to get students excited about coming to school
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Staff share why they love to Be Here!
The Gresham-Barlow School District knows strong attendance is critical to student success. We’ve encouraged students throughout the district to Be Here all year long!
It’s also essential for members of TEAM GBSD to Be Here!
This spring, we’ve shared a monthly video where we visit schools and learn why their staff members love to Be Here!
Watch the April video below!
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FOCUS ON SCIENCE
Secondary science teachers wrap up an exciting year implementing new curricula
Collaboration time brings teachers together to share experiences and plan for the future
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Book study focuses on students who are most marginalized
In partnership with the Zinn Education Project and Rethinking Schools, GBSD supported another group of GBSD teachers through a “Teaching for Black Lives” book study that concluded with a virtual international Showcase on May 19.
For the second year in a row, new teacher mentor Beth Elliot led the group in monthly 90-minute virtual meetings with eight educators spanning K-12 to include administrators and licensed and classified employees. The goal of the book study was to expand the conversation to support our students who our system most marginalizes.
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Student art projects captivate district office visitors
Our schools take turns each month showcasing their students’ creativity.
The district displayed a beautiful banner from Highland Elementary third graders in May. Each student painted their own flower, symbolizing their unique identities and highlighting cultural expression.
Currently, there is an awesome collection of art projects on display from West Orient Middle School. Seventh and eighth-grade AVID students expressed themselves through graffiti art style, incorporating images that interest them or reflect their dreams for the future. They worked to incorporate “AVID” into part of their name to represent how AVID is a part of who they are.
We invite you to check out the projects on display the next time you visit the district office!
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Highland Elementary School
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West Orient Middle School
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Check out our social media channels to see more exciting news and recognitions!
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- License renewals
Please make sure you are paying attention to your licenses and when they need to be renewed. TSPC no longer sends reminders. HR will be doing its best to track these, but it's imperative to stay in your roles to have an active license. Usually the expiration date is your birthday. Login to your TSPC accounts to check and keep track. It will cost you more money and penalties, if your licenses lapse and there isn't a grace period when you are in the classroom. If you aren't sure of your expiration date, Kendra or Felisha in HR can look it up for you. We will be sending out reminders to employees when possible, but that can't be a guarantee. If not renewed, you are at risk of being pulled from your position unpaid until this task is completed.
- Building Check-Ins
Throughout the district, we have staff going into buildings that aren't their home base. Please be mindful that there is a significant amount of new people that are in the district now and faces aren't known. For the safety of staff and students, please check in with the main office to let them know you are in the building.
- Licensure Assistance
If you are needing help with your teaching or admin licenses, please contact Kendra Bowens or Felisha Brewer in HR to get assistance of any kind. If you have applied for any new licensure, please let HR know so that we can document it.
- Edustaff
If you know people who are interested in subbing for the district, please have them apply online. Edustaff Webpage
- Leave requests
Please utilize your paid leave before you put in Unpaid Leave into Red Rover. Unpaid Leave is not guaranteed and must be approved by HR. It can't be utilized due to running out of leaves. These are for once in a lifetime opportunities. Please make sure that you are submitting your leave requests in Red Rover.
- Canopy (EAP- Employee Assistance Program)
Please utilize our EAP program to assist in your wellness needs, if you are needing some support with mental health or work-life support. This could be helpful when you can't get into something more local. To learn more, visit our EAP program's sign in page and enter the access code: OEBB. EAP Program (Canopy) Sign In Page
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East Gresham kindergarteners enjoyed a fun-filled, educational adventure at the Oregon Zoo, building memories and curiosity to help them thrive!
| |  STHS art students turned HCES kinders' monster drawings into 3D clay sculptures, they're now on display in the Hogan Cedars library!
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Dexter McCarty AVID students toured Oregon State University, exploring campus life and learning about college class registration.
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| Dates to remember
- June 9-12: High School Exams
- June 9: Last Day for 8th grade
- June 10: GHS Graduation Ceremony
- June 10: SBHS Graduation Ceremony
- June 11: Last Day for students grade K-7
- June 11: STHS Graduation Ceremony
- June 12: K-8 Grading Day - No School Last day of school for grades 9 -11
- June 13: Elementary and Middle Schools Teacher Work Day, High School Grading Day
- June 18: School Board Work Session
- July 2: School Board Business Meeting
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