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The Wave
 October 12, 2018
Happy Friday to you! We have just completed the Fall Conferences with our families. We are grateful to the entire community for joining with us to share the successes and goals, the transition into this new year and sharing our hope for our successful future! This is what it takes to make a very impactful community. Each one us here at TRCS care that you took the time to come and share your thoughts. If you have additional questions please email the entire group of teachers@3rcs.org or email/call and set an appointment with any teacher in the coming future.

Mindset thought of the week: John Wooden once said, “Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.” In this day and age, with social media it is often easy to compare ourselves to others. I find it beneficial to take time and reflect on the things we can control. We can not control another person's ability, skill or talent. We can control what we are doing to become that best we are capable of being! I hope you have a great long weekend and enjoy the sunny fall weather headed our way.


~ Nic Chapin
Team TRCS
Upcoming Dates
Please visit our website at www.3rcs.org for the latest school calendar updates!
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Yearbook Staff!

Caroline Laidlaw
Jeffrey Russell
Zaika Mahorowala
Emma Valerius
Ike Arace
Isabella Franco
Kate Thomas
Timothy Wieland
Alyssa Chang
Sara Henry
Ethan Yip
Sneha Amudhan
Aubrey Carter
Annamika Konkola

Our first meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 18th from 3:00-4:00.
Community Service
Next week, we will take a group of students for our first community service outing for the school year. Mr. Chapin and Ms. Collins will be taking a group of students to the Blanchet House to serve lunch to the homeless. We will have many more opportunities for service coming up throughout the school year!
Midterm Week
The week of October 15-19 is the half-way point for Term One, also known as mid-term week! This means that teachers will freeze all posting of grades on Chalk, giving students the opportunity to check in with their teachers on any missing work and ask questions about their grades. This is a time for students to evaluate their progress and advocate for themselves!
Fun Run Time!
The 2018 Fun Run pledge sheets went home last week! There is a target goal of $100 per student to be raised. Proceeds will go toward a gaga ball court and classroom emergency kits! Don't delay, get those pledges today! All pledges are tax deductible. Help us meet our goal of bringing in $100 per student!
Daily Mile
The daily mile has been a huge success this week! During this time, the whole school drops everything to go outside for 15 minutes to run, walk, just move our bodies! Please make sure your student has a good pair of sturdy, supportive shoes to wear during these next few weeks, working up to the Fun Run on the 26th - thank you!
Missoula Children's Theatre
Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming back to West Linn! The international travelling theatre company will be here November 26th through December 1st to present “Pied Piper.” Participants from Bolton, Cedaroak, Rosemont, Three Rivers and Trillium will audition and rehearse each evening that week (participants must commit to being available each day, Monday-Friday 4:15-8:30 PM), and then perform the Pied Piper play Saturday December 1st, complete with stage make-up and costumes! Students from K-8th grade are invited to register. No experience needed. Registrations will be available beginning the week of October 29th and can be turned in beginning November 5th. Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. (Only registered students will receive an invitation to the audition. All students that audition are guaranteed a role in the play.)
Support TRCS While You Shop!
There are so many ways your every day purchases could be giving back to TRCS ! From grocery stores like Market of Choice or Fred Meyer, to restaurants like Starbucks. It's easy to support TRCS with your purchases. Learn more!

If you make purchases through the Benefit app or through the Scrip Center, you could be earning money off of your 6th, 7th, or 8th graders' ODS fees. We have had many parents take advantage of this over the years and they have been able to earn quite a bit off of their bills. It is really quite easy, but if you have any questions, please email us at office@3rcs.org . We are happy to help save you money!
Community Announcements

Benefit for West Linn Food Pantry
Six years ago, Nancy Steele received a letter of need and decided she could help with my work... and created a community event. Nancy offers complimentary 10 min portrait sessions, gifts you a few holiday cards, all in return for you donating bag of groceries! The food donated is picked up by the pantry at our event (and you may also purchase prints and products.) Nancy Steele has been a professional portrait artist almost 20 years, a CPP (certified professional photographer), has raised her family here, and been community minded for all of my business. We'd love to have you join the fun! This year, there are two dates -October 13th and November 3rd.  You may schedule online here .

Kenya Keys Youth COLOR Fun Run
Date: Sat. Oct. 20
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Mary S. Young park
Come join kids as they run a course (1 mile or 5k) that mimics some of the challenges students in Kenya face as they literally run to school. Funds will help our high school girls in the aftermath of a fire that destroyed their dormitory. The event will also help raise awareness for kids in the U.S. on what life and education are like in rural Kenya. We will have items from our Kenyan village for kids to learn about, as well as a raffle and a bake sale. Register by Oct. 2 and receive a FREE t-shirt! To register, visit: www.crowdrise.com/run-to-mtulu2018

FREE PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT
" What Every Parent Needs to Know About Screen Time/Device Use and Social Media's Impact on Your Child's Well-Being and Safety" will be presented on Wednesday, Oct. 17th at 7:00 PM at Rolling Hills Community Church. Read more at www.savethekids.us . The focus of this presentation will be balancing screen time and device use, protecting and cultivating our children's self-worth amid the damaging influence of comparisons that social media constantly feeds our youth and devising a sensible family plan for device use.