The Wave

October 22, 2021
A message from Megan Elston
Happy Friday! 

A big shout out to the TRCS staff who spent Thursday evening and Friday meeting with our families for fall conferences. Thank you for all who joined in via Zoom to discuss your amazing kids.

We have a big, exciting week ahead! Rugby is happening in PE in the afternoons (4/5 on Monday and Tuesday, 6/7/8 on Wednesday and Thursday) rain or shine. Please send your student with a water bottle and shoes that tie or Velcro close. An extra pair of dry socks for after rugby are always a good idea, too.

Next week is also spirit week! The themes are listed below and we start off easy with Pajama Day on Monday!

The fun wraps up next week with our Fun Run! See the flyer below for details on how to join in the fun as a spectator.

Finally, a friendly reminder from your parking lot dismissal attendant: we begin calling students at 3:00 pm. If you find yourself waiting on Ek Road to queue up for the dismissal line, please pull into the driveway and into the gravel lot. We will ensure that your single rider knows where to find you. We try to avoid a backup on Ek Road and appreciate your help with this. Parents who routinely show up around 3:10 pm encounter significantly less traffic. Thanks for your help in keeping it going smoothly!

Have a wonderful, October weekend!
Important Upcoming Events and Information
  • Rugby PE Week, October 25-28
  • Spirit Week, October 25-29
  • TRCS Fun Run, October 29
  • Veteran's Day Holiday - No School, November 11
  • Early Release at noon, November 19
TRCS Fun Run - Friday, October 29, 1:30 pm

This is the last week to collect pledges! This year's fun run is shaping up to be a great one. Students will run in grade-level cohorts. Masked spectators are welcome (more details below).

Students will need their water bottles, comfortable clothes, and running/walking shoes.

The theme is superheroes and donations raised will go towards campus upgrades, including a blacktop cover, improving indoor spaces, and school/classroom materials.
A warm and heartfelt thank you goes out to the following people and their families for bringing food to the staff today!

Yasmin Ismail
Poonam Sharma
Theresa McDonald
Zoe Rolland
Spirit Week

Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Decades Day
Wednesday - Super-Fan Day
Thursday - Twin Day
Friday - Superhero Day
PE Week - Rugby

Next week is a PE week - Rugby Unit. PE will happen daily, rain or shine, so please make sure your student is prepared for the weather. See below to know which day's your student will be doing rugby. On the days your student isn't in rugby they will have their regular afternoon classes.

  • Monday/Tuesday 4/5 are playing rugby.
  • Wednesday/Thursday 6/7/8 are playing rugby.
Counseling Corner
As we return to school in our new normal, promoting healthy student technology use continues to be a priority for TRCS. Developing adolescent brains, particularly in a post CDL era, relies on a strong home to school connection when it comes to technology.

At school
  • Students are held to a high standard of digital citizenship and are expected to practice good judgement and to behave in a lawful, ethical and respectful manner when using Chromebooks - you can always refer to the Technology Policy in the student planner, which begins on page 10, and which all students and at least one caregiver signed at the beginning of the school year. 
  • Chromebooks are utilized for research, word processing, digital learning sites like IXL, Membean, and Typing.com, and to access Google Classroom with adult support when needed. 
  • Gaggle monitors the Google Workspace of all of our students for worrisome content. 
  •  If students choose to bring a cell phone to school, they are expected to keep them turned off and in backpacks/lockers during the school day

At home
  • It is important for families to know their students’ digital habits. This week for example, both The Washington Post and BBC have published warnings for parents and educators alike about Netflix’s Squid Game. Students may also view clips of concerning content on other platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox. 

As we work in partnership to support students’ mental health, open communication regarding digital citizenship is ongoing. A wrap-around approach to social and emotional learning regarding technology choices can improve students' safety online as well as their ability to make responsible decisions as they grow. TRCS is honored to be part of your village.
Community Announcements

Have you ever wanted to know more about what is going on in the district? The above link has lots of current district news about a wide range of topics. News about bond projects, Clackamas Co. health information and updates, and so much more. If you're curious click the link above and have a look.
CCPH Q&A regarding COVID-19 Vaccines for adolescents and teens.

Attached are flyers for the online COVID-19 vaccine information events for school communities. The purpose of these events is to provide additional information to students and families regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents and teens. Dr. Present, Clackamas County Public Health Officer, and Family Doctor will be presenting and answering questions in a live Q&A for the English event on 10/21. Dr. Debess, Oregon Health Authority epidemiologist, will be presenting and answering questions in a live Q&A for the Spanish event on 10/28. Both events start at 6:00 pm.
 
Tryon Forest Adventures - Winter Session is an active full-day outdoor experience for youth ages 7-12.

Each day incorporates classic Tryon Creek activities like hiking, storytelling, nature art and campfires. Youth explore life in the forest by working together to examine the ecology and people that create an interdependent urban park. They interact on a social level to enhance friendship building, teamwork and learning amongst diverse people in the community. 
 
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