Gladstone School News Blast
Gladstone Schools • Growing Great People • 9.21.22
Asher Gonzolez wins national academic honor
Gladstone High senior Asher Gonzolez received the National Hispanic Recognition Award from the College Board for his excellent scholarship and his outstanding performance on the PSAT, a national exam. He is currently ranked first in his class and is a member of the National Honor Society.
"Asher is a quiet force of leadership" said Athletic Director Cody Aker. "He is unassuming and dependable -- he consistently leads by example with his integrity and responsibility."
Besides being a top scholar, Gonzolez is also a star athlete, playing varsity baseball and serving as goalkeeper on the Gladstone High boys varsity soccer team. Last year he had 123 saves in 15 games.
Volunteering supports students -- and it helps parents, too!
"The added support of provided by these adult mentors boosts learning progress for students and enables classroom teachers to accomplish more with their class," said Volunteer Coordinator Theresa Schmidt.
At the elementary level, volunteers may help in classrooms, work with a small group of students, or assist a student one-on-one. They also step up to chaperone field trips, help with special events, or lead after school clubs.
"As the school year moves forward, we hope to bring back some special programs we've had in the past, including Lunch Buddies and the SMART reading program," said Schmidt. "We are also eager to involve parents in launching some new after school clubs, from a Lego Club to an Oregon Battle of the Books reading club."
Volunteering at middle school and high school looks a bit different, with parents helping to run after school clubs, coaching sports, or fundraising for school programs such as athletics, band or the senior class party.
Research shows that when students connect with adult mentors, they have better school attendance, stronger academic achievement, improved behavior, less anxiety, and greater self-esteem. When students see their parent volunteering in the school, it shows them how much the parent values education.
There are benefits for volunteers, too. Parents have the opportunity to be part of their child's school day, meet their child's classmates, and see first hand what is happening in the classroom. They also get the opportunity to connect with the teacher and discover ways to help their child at home.
Adults interested in volunteering in Gladstone schools can find out more here: http://gladstone.k12.or.us/elementary/volunteering/.
Annual applications can be completed here:
https://www.helpcounterweb.com/welcome/apply.php?district=gladstone
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Theresa Schmidt with any questions at 503.656.6564, ext.265 or email schmidtt@gladstone.k12.or.us.