The Wave 
April 27, 2018 
Welcome to the Spring!  We are painting and creating a Mediterranean space out on our patio for classes to use.  Thank you so much to the folks that kindly have come to help us.  The tables will last for a couple more years and the back space with the umbrellas would be a favorite place for any class/lunch setting! YEA - TRCS just gets better and better or moss won't grow on this TRCS Rock!   

Final papers were due yesterday. We had so much fun hosting a pizza  lunch for those that met this deadline! This is all about training students that deadlines matter, that work matters and that you get the job done!  

This coming week is mid-term week! That means that Chalk will be frozen ( no new postings of grades) giving the kids a chance to talk to their teachers, find any missing items and catch up on work that is not entered.  Please know that parents and students should all be activated on the grade book program - this is the time to work together with your student to review their progress and help them to come and talk to their teachers.  They can change their path forward if they look, try and communicate!  We look forward to again posting assignments starting next Friday afternoon.  The grades will be frozen from Monday (8:00 AM) to Friday (3:00 PM).  The rough drafts only will be on Chalk, as the finals take more time to score.  

We are in the final stages of our Administrator search.  We will have all the details to you in the next few weeks.  We are excited and know that all the pieces of this  process often take more time than we would wish.   We will be in touch with you via the WAVE in early/mid May, as we look to complete our work to look forward into the coming 2018-19 school year.  

Oh and can you please keep this weather coming?  Our Electives depend on it! :)

- Katherine
What Does Your Future Look Like?  

TRCS invites you to come find out! We proudly welcome Walter C. Rhimes, CEO and President of Mentor Graphics to our school on Tuesday, May 1st. Dr. Rhines has a wealth of knowledge to share with us about the changes on the horizon and how the world will be very different when our children are adults. He has an extensive career in the technology field - you can read more here. 

Come one, come all! Please invite your friends, neighbors, family members. Let's make sure we know where will be in 10 years, 20 years, and beyond! 


Leadership This Week:  Final week - Paper crafts!  
 
Community Service This Week: Dog toys made and all delivered to Tualatin and Portland Dog Rescue! 

PE Electives:  Monday/Wednesday 2:15 - 2:45 PM  (Weather Permitting) 

Important Upcoming Dates 
Please see our online calendar for more event details! 

April 27: Last day to order a yearbook for 2017-18! Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of TRCS history! Use password "trcs2017"

April 30:  Lottery Admission Forms will be located on our website @ www.3rcs.org 

May 1: Guest Speaker - Walden C. Rhines from Mentor Graphics will be here (rescheduled from February) - See below for info! 

May 8: TRCS Board Meeting - 4:00 pm at TRCS

May 17: Parent Tea - 3:15 pm at TRCS

May 17: Informational Meeting for 2018-19 School Year - 7:00 pm at TRCS

May 21: Informational Meeting for 2018-19 School Year - 3:30 pm at TRCS

May 24: Open House for 2018-19 School Year - 8:30-10 am at TRCS 

Smarter Balanced Testing Calendar  

A great breakfast would be appreciated!  Getting to bed on time the night before is also a huge boost!  Thank you! 

Monday, April 30:   
Math 6th (finishing Performance Task) - 10:20-11:30 AM

Tuesday, May 1:      
Math 4th, 7th & 8th  -  10:20 - 11:30 AM
Math 5th (finishing Performance Task)  -  10:20-11:30 AM

Wednesday, May 2:     
English Language Arts-Intermediate & Advanced 1 -  8:30-10:00 AM
Math 7th & 8th  - 10:20 - 11:30 AM

Thursday, May 3: 
English Language Arts-Intermediate & Advanced 1 - 8:30-10:00 AM 
Math 7th & 8th - 10:20 - 11:30 AM

Friday, May 4: 
Testing Make-up Day 
English Language Arts-Intermediate & Advanced 1 Make-ups - 8:30-10:00 AM 
Math All Grades Make-ups - 10:20-11:30 AM 


Carnival Meeting!
We had such a great turn out this past Monday at the Carnival planning meeting! Thank you to all of the parents that attended early on a Monday morning! We are still looking for volunteers to help with some of the carnival games - can you help? Please contact Karen Gault if you have some talents to share. The carnival will be June 11th - mark your calendars! 


2018-19 Enrollment
It is that time again - we are preparing for the 17-18 school year lottery!
This year, we will have two info meetings and one open house. We need your help to spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors! The info meetings will be May 17th at 7 pm and May 21st at 3:30 pm. The open house will be on May 24th 8:30-10 am. 

2018-19 Calendar
We had to make a slight adjustment to the calendar for next year. Please discard any copies you may have printed and click here to see the calendar for next school year! You can find this updated, correct calendar posted on our website under the "Calendar" tab. We are all looking forward to another fantastic year at TRCS. Thank you! 

This Week is Midterms
All grades will be frozen from Monday (8:00AM) to Friday (3:00 PM). This is the time to partner with your kids, look at Chalk together, and plan to get all missing work in, along with taking to your teachers - next week!  After this, all missing work will be zero'd out.  :)  Go for the gold! 

Parent Tea Invite
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and we want to host a parent tea on May 17th at 3:15. We hope with this advance notice you will be able to work it into your schedule to join us! We always have so much fun checking in with parents and love getting the chance to get to know you all better. Please join us! 
Cookie Bakers Needed 
With our esteemed guest speaker coming next week, we need a few bakers to help us out with some cookies that we can offer the attendees. If you can home bake two dozen cookies and bring them into school on Tuesday, May 1st, please email [email protected]. Thank you! 

Comic Book Art by Angelia Wagman
Winner of TRCS Art Contest! 



YIPPIE!  - Finals were due Thursday, April 26th!
Everyone that made the deadline enjoyed a pizza lunch! 

THIS WEEK: 

4th/Novice:  Starting on their new Literature book Crenshaw and introducing literature project for independent projects. In math, they will be working on Smarter Balanced on Tuesday, then later in the week, will be introducing math projects for their independent project! 

5th/Intermediate:  Creative writing in Language arts, 2 - 3 choices of projects introduced.  By mid-week in math, they will be starting their math project for independent projects. 

6th/ Advanced 1:  Smarter balanced in English/Language Arts.  They also will be starting their Spring Literature book Peak, along with the introduction of their literature project for independent projects.  In math, there will be regular math curriculum. 

7th/Advanced 2:  In English/Language Arts, there will be the introduction to both Creative Writing and Literature projects for Independent Projects - They have a choice of projects and a choice of which to start first.  They will also start their Spring Literature book - Into Thin Air!  In math, they will be working on Smarter Balance and also the "big reveal" of their math projects will occur at the end of the week. 

8th/PBL 1 & 2:  Starting their spring Literature book the Alchemist. These folks keep their own calendars and will get contracts for both creative writing and literature projects. After Smarter Balanced testing earlier in the week, math problems for 8th math and Geometry will be revealed at the end of the week. 

WE ARE OFF!  Check here each week for updates on what your kids are working on.  Please be aware that we have moved kids into different groups so they may not necessarily be in their grade level groups for Independent Projects. Knowing their Independent Group name will help you navigate what their requirements are. 

Please also be aware that this is not an at home project. We are giving plenty of time at school to get this work done. We know that working at home, is sometimes better for some students but we ask that you not help your kids to complete anything that they bring home.  Thank you - we can't wait to see their abilities and talents show their expertise on all of their projects!

Yearbook Orders 

The 2017-18 TRCS yearbooks are available for purchase online ONLY. To place your order: 

1.  Order here 
2. Enter passcode trcs2017
3. Create an account
4. Purchase a yearbook: 
         $20 softcover
         $30 hardcover

Yearbooks are available for purchase through April 27, 2018. 
Spring/Summer Camps

Basketball Camp: The Wilsonville High Boys Basketball staff is hosting the annual Wildcat Hoop Camp this summer.  This highly-popular camp focuses on fundamentals of the game, skill development and offers campers a glimpse at the Wildcat way. Dates are June 25 - 28 and July 9 - 12 for 3rd grade and up. Learn more here. 

High Tech Catalyst Camp - This free summer camp for incoming 8th and 9th graders will feature mini classes in aerial photography, movie making, robotics and much more! Located at West Linn High School July 16-20 or July 23-27.  Learn more here. 

EnviroCamp - This camp is for students entering grades 1 - 5 in the fall. CREST's nature day camp is full of exploration, learning, and discovery! Spend your days exploring local creeks and forests, finding interesting critters, playing active games, and making new friends. Learn more here.

Middle School Adventure Camp -This camp is forstudents entering grades 6 - 8 in the fall. Like adventure and trying new things? Add some excitement to your summer with a whole week of exciting outdoor activities led by knowledgeable CREST staff! Each day we will try something new - including hiking, canoeing a local river, white water rafting the Clackamas River, and climbing a rock wall. Learn more here.

Willowbrook Arts Camp - Willowbrook Arts Camp is an outdoor summer day camp that provides opportunities for children to develop their creative potential through experiences in the arts and nature. Campers, ages 3-18, are free to explore over 30 separate covered areas, each with their own distinct focus and experienced instructors. A wide variety of areas are available for camps with Willowbrook. Learn more here.