The Wave

November 5, 2021
A message from Megan Elston
Happy Friday! 

It's another successful five-day week in the books. This week, we altered our afternoon schedule to allow some time for grade-level meetings with all of the teachers in that grade level. We are missing being able to gather inside as a whole community, but this was a good replacement in the meantime. We had conversations about courtesy, kindness, and self-awareness and I was really proud of our students and their maturity.

Next week is a three-day week with Veteran's Day on Thursday and a no-school day for students on Friday. If your student is missing any work from any point in the term, this is a great time to catch up.

Please click here to find out our final Fun Run announcements. It was a very successful showing by our students. Thank you to all of our friends and family who donated!

I hope you have a great weekend and remember that you get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday!
Important Upcoming Events and Information
  • Secret Sasquatch Permission forms are due on November 10
  • IMPORTANT: We cannot accept late Secret Sasquatch forms
  • Veteran's Day Holiday - No School, November 11 & 12
  • Early Release at noon, November 19
  • Emergency Contact System Test, November 22
  • Staff In-Service - No School, November 22 - 24
  • Thanksgiving Holiday - No-School, November 25 & 26
Secret Sasquatch
TRCS's annual tradition of Secret Sasquatch is back. Participation is optional. We wanted to share with you in advance, so you can prepare if your student(s) want to participate! Please read through the rules and fill out the form if your student(s) is interested. Participation forms are due Wednesday, November 10th. Please note, we cannot accept late forms, due to the extensive planning required by our 8th grade leadership students. Participants will learn who their sasquatch is on November 19th.

Emergency System Test
On Monday, November 22 we will be testing our emergency contact system. This is how we would notify our TRCS community in the event of a weather delay, school closure, or in the event of an emergency. Be on the lookout for this on Monday the 22nd. If your contact information has changed, send the office an email with updated information.
Community Announcements
District to Host Free Vaccination Clinics on Nov. 13, Dec. 4
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has partnered with Clackamas County Public Health to host two vaccination clinics on November 13 and December 4 for students and community members. Vaccinations are available for all individuals age 5 and up.

Both clinics will be hosted at Meridian Creek Middle School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Boosters will not be available. 

There are a limited number of vaccinations and time slots. Registration is required for participation. Click here for more information.

***Please note we have heard that the November 13th date is booked but stay tuned.


Pediatric Pfizer Updates from Clackamas County Health
On Friday, October 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed and authorized the use of the vaccine in 5- to 11-year olds. The CDC affirmed that decision on Tuesday, November 2nd. The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup reviewed and affirmed the federal decisions Wednesday, November 3rd.
 
Now that pediatric Pfizer vaccines are approved under the FDA’s emergency use authorization (EUA), Clackamas County Public Health is working to expand current vaccine clinics for individuals 12 and older to offer pediatric Pfizer vaccines for youth ages 5-11. Clackamas County Public Health is prepared to distribute pediatric Pfizer vaccines at clinics starting on 11/8, with the exception of the 11/10 Gladstone High School clinic. Pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be available at the Gladstone High School clinic starting 11/17.
 
Five to 11-year-olds who are looking to get vaccinated sooner are encouraged to make an appointment with their primary care provider or at a local pharmacy. To view CCPH’s vaccine clinics and make an appointment, visit https://www.clackamas.us/coronavirus/vaccine. Note: clinics are filling up quickly. If you are unable to make an appointment, that clinic is full. Please continue to check back regularly.
 
-        FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds (updated 11/3)
-        FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccines for 12-17 Year Olds (updated 11/3)
Seussical the WLWV middle school musical - 2022 - is casting 7th and 8th graders only.
Auditions are 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Monday, November 15th Athey Creek
Tuesday, November 16th Rosemont
Thursday, November 18th Meridian Creek
Friday, November 19th Wood
West Linn High School Performing Arts Presents
The Pirates of Penzance
Performances starting soon. November 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20. For more information use this link. Admission Adults $10 (Advance); $12 (Door). Students $7 (Advance); $9 (Door).
Trackers Earth

November 22-24, December 20-23 & December 27-31

During Thanksgiving and Winter Break send your kid to Trackers Earth, where kids make friends, learn skills, and get outdoors! Seasonal themes feature wilderness survival, holiday bonfires, role-playing stories, mountain adventures or blacksmithing. Choose your camp, choose your adventure. 

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