The Wave

April 8, 2022
A Message From Megan Elston
 
Happy Friday! It was an excellent week back after a wonderful Spring Break! We were able to have two outdoor all-school lunches this week with the warm, sunny weather and it was great to see our students connecting with friends and getting back into the swing of school. 

We are officially in the Independent Project season, which means your student worked with their IP teacher (Language Arts) to find a literature book connected to their topic. Most students are approved and the next step is beginning the research writing process. For now, Independent Project work is happening in the morning during Language Arts, while math, science, social studies, and health curriculum wrap up. As we approach mid-May, more time will be dedicated to the various projects that accompany the research portion, including a math project and a visual aid.

You should have received the winter term report card this afternoon. It requires your student’s birthdate MM/DD/YYYY (including the forward slash). Take some time to celebrate victories big and small with your student, they are doing great things. 

A big welcome to Ms. Lindsey Quinn, who helped compile all of the student report cards and send them out to you all. She had a fantastic first week at TRCS and is learning names of all of our students. Thank you to the students and parents who have gone out of their way to say hi, check in, or simply wave in the morning to her. We are grateful to have her on the team! 

Be sure to see below for important information regarding upcoming student-led conferences, our spring fundraiser, and more. 

Finally, remember that it is a personal choice to wear a mask at school. This website is a useful tool to know the risk level in Clackamas County. We continue to remind our students that a person’s choice might change day-to-day and it is best just not to worry about why someone is masked or not. We know that masks work to prevent the spread, so thank you for making a decision that’s right for your family based on the many circumstances out there. 

Have a wonderful weekend!
Important Upcoming Events and Information
April 11: Yearbook Meeting (after school)
April 14: Chess Club (after school)
April 21 & 22: Spring Conferences
April 25: Yearbook Meeting (after school)
Mark your calendars with even more important upcoming dates.
More info to come on the major events ahead this spring!

May 9: Yearbook Meeting (after school)
May 12: Spring Fundraiser Event - Back Together Again
May 13: Open House for 2022-23 School Year
May 26: Lottery for 2022-23 School Year
June 14: IP Night
June 15: All School Clean & Field Day
June 16: Last Day of School & 8th Grade Graduation
Report Cards
Report cards were emailed to parents' inboxes this afternoon. We are so proud of the excellent work that of all of our students have put forth over winter term. Let's take time to celebrate their hard earned successes! As a reminder, report cards are password protected with your child's birthdate using the following format: mm/dd/yyyy
Spring Conferences
We are excited to invite you to our spring conferences! These will be student-led, arena-style conferences held in-person at TCRS. Your student must be with you and is an integral part of the process! Students will be preparing to lead their conference in their advisory class over the next two weeks. Unlike our fall conferences, these are optional and a good chance to check in with multiple teachers (for example, their new IP teacher, math, and another core class). These mini-meetings with each teacher lasts 10 minutes. We ask that you be mindful of other people while waiting to speak to teachers and we will have staff helping to monitor time and the queue.
Conference times are Thursday, April 21 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM and Friday, April 22 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Counseling Corner
Forecasting - April 8, 2022
With the arrival of spring, 8th graders are finalizing high school selections and beginning to forecast for freshman year classes. The counseling teams at WLWV high schools are partnering with TRCS to set students up for success in their transition. In order to fully support our community, students participate in the following steps:
 
  1. TRCS Alumni Panel: Alumni visit 8th grade health to share their transition to high school tips
  2. Incoming 9th Grade Information Night: Families attend a webinar hosted by the counselors at WLHS or WVHS
  3. Counseling: Students meet individually with Ms. Layton to explore academic options and make preliminary course selections in Synergy
  4. On-Site Forecasting: High school counselors visit TRCS to answer questions and finalize course selections
  5. Campus Visit: High schools open the campus for student visitors to tour facilities, meet teachers, and connect with student leaders
  
It is an exciting time as our 8th graders prepare for their next educational chapter. As always, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions [email protected]


Warmly,
Ms. Layton
Summer School
Interested in learning more about summer school with West Linn High School?

Summer School Dates - June 23 - July 14 (no school July 4)
Online Registration opens April 18, 2022 and closes June 21, 2022
To register, click on the ParentVue icon at the top of the main WLHS website beginning Monday, April 18, 2022
The Summer School fee for a go-ahead course is $250.
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