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February 28, 2020
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! 
 
The start of the spring term marks the beginning of the IP season. We have had quite a bit of excitement around IP topics this week as our students began working through IP topic selection. If you have not heard about your child’s topic, make sure and ask. It is remarkable to watch our students dive into a topic and create wonderful projects for our end of the year celebration. Please make sure your calendar is marked for June 4th!

Compassion thought of the week: This week’s compassion statement comes from one of our 7th graders. It is great to see our students thinking about compassion at this level. “Compassion is different than hearing something sad and saying, aww I feel bad for you. It comes from a place inside you that only you can access. From something you experienced and that holds value to you. It’s not pity, it’s a connection to someone and being a shoulder to cry on or someone to laugh with. To me, compassion can be the ultimate way to bond with someone. Something you can’t get with a text message, social media or facetime. It only happens when you make real connections.” I hope everybody takes time to connect in a meaningful way this weekend.

Hopefully, we continue to see some spring weather and temperatures rise. The changing of the season is so great here in the Pacific Northwest. Have a wonderful weekend - enjoy your extra day (it’s a Leap Year!) and your start of March, and we will see everybody on Monday.
 
Nic Chapin
Team TRCS
 We sincerely hope you will join us for this special evening in April. It is a perfect opportunity to get to know other families and supporters of TRCS!
 
GOT YOUR EARLY BIRD AUCTION TICKETS?
PRICES GO UP ON MARCH 1st

Share this link and invite your friends and family; the more the merrier.
 
Remember, each attending guest will be automatically entered to win a limited, reserved, and personalized VIP IP Night Parking Spot in the school parking lot!
 
And, a challenge…
… the grade level who has the most adults attend the auction will win a class party!!!


We are thrilled to offer our guests this amazing opportunity to explore the mythology and ancient sights of Egypt! Please share with friends and family who might be interested in bidding or attending our auction.


The auction team is thinking outside the box and we request your help. Think of who you know, would someone be willing to donate the following:
 
Airline Miles and Hotel Points
These can loyalty points often be gifted in the form of certificates.
 
Vacation Homes or Timeshares
Do you have or know of a timeshare that could be donated, let us know!
Additionally, we have an opportunity to trade a week of lodging here in Oregon, for lodging elsewhere. Do you have a friend or family member involved with a non-profit organization and would like to trade lodging in their area (or elsewhere) for lodging in Oregon? This is a mutually beneficial concept; email Stephanie at TRCSFundraisingCommittee@gmail.com if you have questions or a connection.
 
Due Date Reminder: For company logos to be included on the sponsor banner facing Ek Road, the due date is March 11 th ; we will continue to accept sponsorships until April 7 th . Sponsorships are a win-win and at start at $250! Sponsors at the $500 level and above receive complimentary event tickets.  CLICK HERE to check out our sponsorship opportunities for all benefits and recognition and ask the business you know to partner with TRCS in exchange for advertising.
 
Item Donation Form:  HERE Item Donation Form
Sponsorship Information:  HERE
Nile River Cruise:  HERE
Ticket Information:  HERE
 
Questions, ideas, interested in helping?
Contact Stephanie Knapick at 413.896.5512 or at TRCSFundraisingCommittee@gmail.com

Item donations can be dropped off at the TRCS office or contact Stephanie to arrange for a pick-up. All donors will receive a thank you letter with TRCS tax information for their financial records.
Don't miss out. The deadline to register for the iFLY adventure is next Friday, March 6th!  Join your TRCS friends for an iFLY adventure on April 3, 2020. The TRCS parent group is organizing an exciting iFLY field trip, which includes a STEM presentation, a physics demonstration, a lab/experiment activity, and 2 flights per student. iFLY will offer a session geared toward 4/5 students and another for the 6/7/8. Please click on the  4/5 link  or the   6/7/8 link  to learn more about each iFLY program. This experience will cost $45 per student. Each student will also receive a goodie bag, t-shirt and video of their flight. The adventure will begin at 9:00am at iFLY. The class is estimated to be 2-3 hours. The end time will depend on the number of participants. A more accurate end time will be announced once we have a final count. We hope you can join us! Please complete the attached  registration form  and return to TRCS by March 6th. We will need a few additional chaperones. Please let us know if you are available to help chaperone this event. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Gault:  KarenGaultLAc@gmail.com  or Victoria Vysotskiy:  vysotskiyv@gmail.com .   
We have a few details to share about our upcoming trip to Camp Tapawingo:

  1. We need muffin bakers to bring muffins to the bus departure on March 9th! Please bring a dozen or two so they can have some home baked treats when we get to ODS!
  2. If you ordered a sweatshirt, they will go home with students next Friday, March 6th.
  3. Please turn in all mail to the office by Wednesday, March 4th.
  4. If your student requires prescription medication at ODS, please drop off meds in original packaging and for only the amount needed to the office by Friday, March 6th.
When we return from Spring Break, we have a busy spring planned until the end of the school year. Here are just a few dates to keep in mind:

April 2: 4th & 5th grade field trip to Environmental Learning Center
April 10: Spring Arena Conferences (schedule TBA); No School
April 17: Auction - Escape to Paradise
May 21: Lottery for 2020-21 School Year
June 4: IP Night
June 9: 8th Grade Graduation; Early Release; Last Day of School
We have planned a special week for our 4th and 5th graders. See the schedule here . To add to the week, we are offering three optional lunches for purchase and we are looking for parent volunteers to help pick them up! Please contact Lynn Croissant if you can pick up any of these:

  • Chick-Fil-A, Clackamas - Monday, March 9 @ 11 am
  • Burgerville, West Linn - Wednesday, March 11 @ 11:30 am
  • Costco Pizza - Friday, March 13 @ 11: 15 am

It is going to be an awesome week! As a reminder, there is a $25 activity fee. The form and payment are due March 3rd! There are also optional Spirit Week dress up days (see below!).
To prepare for next year’s transition to high school, please be aware of these important pieces of information: 

  • Summer School information is now available for West Linn HS and Wilsonville HS.
  • This Thursday, our 8th graders will go visit West Linn High School for a tour, presentation on forecasting/9th grade year, Q&A session and receive their forecasting sheets! Then, WLHS will come visit TRCS on March 31st to collect the forecasting sheets. 
  • West Linn HS has an info night for parents on March 9th at 6:00 pm.
  • Any 8th graders interested in attending Wilsonville High School should contact the high school office directly to arrange a visit/tour and forecasting information. 
  • Wilsonville HS has an info night for parents is March 11th at 5:30 in Spanish and 7:00 in English. 
It's that time again! Yearbooks are available for pre-order online only through May 1, 2020. The Yearbook Club is looking forward to sharing their hard work with you! Costs are $20 for softcover or $30 for hardcover.


Passcode: trcs2020
TRCS student Brooke Walker has a lead role in Broadway version of Tarzan! Brooke has been cast as "Terk", Tarzan's best (gorilla) friend. Please contact Michelle Walker if you plan to attend, she will make sure you get the lay of land and escorted to seats, etc. It's best to pre-buy, as shows do sell out. Get your tickets HERE. Hope you can make it - Brooke would be so happy to see you!
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2565 SW Ek Road
West Linn, OR 97068
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