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The Wave
March 1, 2019
Happy Friday to you! I hope everybody enjoyed the extra day off due to snow. The snow was beautiful outside of my house. Today marks the official end to Term Two. I cannot believe we are now officially two-thirds done with the year. Teachers have spent the past two days working hard to get report cards ready. They will go out prior to spring break! We have also been hard at work planning both ODS and 4/5 week. I think it is going to be a great week for the entire school! 

Welcome to March! Hopefully we start to see some spring weather and temperatures rise! The changing of season is so great here in the Pacific Northwest. Have a great weekend and we will see everybody on Monday!

Mindset thought of the week: Muhammed Ali said “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” Keeping moving forward, keep chasing your dreams and don’t let anybody tell you that you can not achieve. 

~ Nic Chapin
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Upcoming Dates
Please visit our website at www.3rcs.org for the latest school calendar updates!


This evening out will include a dinner, a show, musical entertainment, and guaranteed laughs as we come together to raise $75,000 for TRCS!

THEMED BASKETS
Tawny Friedman is putting together 3 themed baskets for our silent auction. This is where families may choose to contribute an item based on one of the following themes:

In the Kitchen
Family Game Night
Artsy & Craftsy

Items can be brought to school where Tawny will collect them for packaging; participation is voluntary.  This list includes some suggestions for each theme and we encourage you to be creative! Tawny can be reached at tawny.friedman@frontier.com to address your questions.

ITEM DONATIONS
Now is the time to secure verbal commitments for donations as we begin to prepare items for the auction. Item donations along with the completed Item Donation Form (LINK - Item Donation Form) can be dropped off at the TRCS office or contact us to make arrangements for an item pick-up.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
Consider buying your tickets before spring break, it will greatly assist our planning. Have a lead or an idea for paddle raise or matching donation? Contact Stephanie Knapick at 413.896.5512 or Nic Chapin directly at nchapin@3rcs.org or 503.673.7850.

More details and date specific information about our silent and live auction items will be coming soon – we have some goodies for you!  


TRCS Fundraising Committee

Outdoor School Reminders
Please don't forget these important details about ODS:

  • Mail will be delivered to students on the Wednesday of ODS. Please make sure all letters are turned in by 3/6/19 so we can pack them up!
  • We need muffin bakers! Please bring a dozen or so muffins to the departure on 3/11/19! Sign up here.
  • If your student requires medication administration over the week at ODS, please turn in the medication in the original packaging with the prescription label to the office by Wednesday, March 6th.
Be Prepared - PE Next Week
Next week, as we begin Term 3, we will be having Independent Project approval time and work time in the afternoons. To help give our brains a break, we will also be having some PE time. Weather dependent, we will be outside as much as possible, so please dress accordingly. Bring layers and a warm jacket. If it's really cold, shorts may not be the best option. Water bottles are encouraged so we can make the most of our time outside. Please make sure you have the right footwear as well. It might be a good idea to bring some athletic shoes to keep in your locker this week, just in case!
8th Graders to West Linn High School
On Tuesday morning, Ms. Staheli and Mr. Chapin will be taking the 8th graders to West Linn High School to visit. All 8th graders are invited to attend to tour the school and see what the high school offers. We are providing transportation.

Also, WLHS has rescheduled Incoming Family/Guardian Night at West Linn High School for Tuesday, March 5th from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Performing Art Center. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kim Gwin or Carly Halverson the 9th grade counselors. Please note there will no longer be an hour club, activities session for students and parents so the 6:30-7:30p session is just the informational session for parents/guardians only.
4/5 Week Ahead!
We have planned super fun week for our 4th and 5th graders! Please see the schedule here with the order form. The week is jam-packed full of fun, educational activities, as well as dress up theme days! To cover the costs for the week, there is a $25 activity fee. Additionally, there are three optional lunches available for purchase. Please turn in all payments and orders to the office by this Wednesday, March 6th.

We still need some parent volunteers, so please let us know if you can help chaperone a field trip to OMSI on Friday, March 15th.

Please note, there is NO after school care offered during 4/5 week!