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We are Oregon City's first public charter school, founded by a core group of parents committed to promoting an excellent sciences-based education and supported by the Oregon City School District. Springwater's curriculum, class and school size, rural location, and level of parent involvement all combine to make it a unique educational opportunity for interested students.

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"Reflection Walk" Illuminates Oregon City PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul Heimowitz   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
It was about hope. And community. And light. On January 29, commuters driving along Highway 99E through Oregon City witnessed a procession of Springwater families and friends bathed in the soft glow of candlelight. The candles burned within luminaries artfully created by the students in preparation for this evening walk along the Willamette waterfront. The event began at Clackamette Park, where donations of toiletries and other health products were collected for local individuals and families in need. Over one hundred people then began their "parade of hope" south along the new Willamette Trail. As they discovered the sculpted waterfalls and other public art displays along the route, participants reflected on their dreams for the new year. 
 
reflection_walk.jpgArriving at Willamette Terrace, uplifted by remarks from walk organizer Lori Skiles, the students placed their written statements of hopes for 2010 into special containers. Messages ranged from a focus on the local community ("I hope we get more playground equipment") to wishes for the whole world ("I hope that Haiti gets better", "Save the polar bears from global warming!"). Musician Tiffany Carlson then serenaded the group with song and guitar while the walkers warmed up with hot chocolate.
 
Reflections continued as many contemplated the magical evening, such as Oregon City Public Works Engineer Aleta Froman-Goodrich, who noted: "It was truly gratifying to have this wonderful group make their touching ‘Reflection Walk' to the new Willamette Terrace, connecting to the riverfront, parading for their hopes and dreams, and thoroughly enjoying all the terrace's architectural and public art elements. The laughter, joy, and community friendship from these families congregating together was overwhelming."
 
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Upcoming September Dates:

7th – First day of school (1/2 day for kinders)

8th and 9th – No school for kinders (assessments)

10th – Full-day field studies for all grades (1/2 day for kinders)

13th - Building Clean Meeting 6:00 pm

16th - Fundraising Committee Meeting 7:00 pm

16th - Movie Night 6:30 / dusk 

17th – No school

24th – Friday field studies (1/2 day grades K-5, full day grades 6-8)

30th – Back to School Night (6-8pm)

See the Year-at-a-Glance Calendar for the full 2010/2011 Schedule.

School Supplies

Springwater offers the option of paying $75 per student and the school will order all the supplies for your student(s), or you can print the supply list and make your own purchases. Please label only your student’s backpack and lunch box, and bring the rest to the school.  For the supplies list click here. 

Fundraising Committee Meeting

The fundraising plan has been decided - now we need help to make it happen!  New committee chair Alex Van Pelt has great ideas and welcomes new members.   September 16th, 7:00 pm, West Linn Market of Choice.

Springwater Store is Open!

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Order Scrip - Save for Outdoor School

The average cost to families per student for outdoor school is $250/Year (6th, 7th & 8th grade). Start saving now by ordering scrip every month to pay for what you are already going to purchase at local stores and restaurants.   Click Here for details and order forms - first due date is Monday, September 20th.

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Springwater greatly appreciates the support of our community. Thank you to all who have donated their time and resources.

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