Trillium Tweet
November 30, 2018
Bay Meadows Drop-Off
Food Drive for the West Linn Food Pantry
Thank You, Thank You, Thank you.....
Dear families,
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to our Book Fair and helped make it a great experience!
Did you know?
- Adding books to any home at any time, increases a child's chance for success.
- Reading helps a child's vocabulary and develops stronger thinking skills.
- When children read more at home, they do better in school.
Keep on reading, and we'll see you at our next fair!
Sincerely,
Erica Hironimus and Trish Nelson
TCPS Librarians
The "Green" Corner
Did you know:
- The average American family takes home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year.
- It takes 500 (or more) years for a plastic bag to degrade in a landfill. Unfortunately the bags don't break down completely but instead photo-degrade, becoming microplastics that absorb toxins and continue to pollute the environment.
Learn more at:
At Trillium Creek we are partnering with TREX to help with the plastic pollution. You are able to recycle your clean, dry empty plastic bags and film packaging. Look for bins and signage as you walk through the front doors of the school. With our first drop off we recycled 28 lbs of plastic. Way to go Trillium Creek!
We can no longer recycle batteries or ink cartridges here at Trillium. If you have questions on where to go to recycle these items, please call Metro.
Winter Craft Fair-Wednesday December 5th. We need LOTS of Volunteers to pitch in!
The Winter Craft Fair has filled up but we need lots of volunteers for this great event to happen. If your child is signed up to participate, please consider helping at the event. Log in here to see how you can help, HelpCounter.
Counselor Corner
Health & Wellness Lessons
A note from your school counselor:
We are using the Second Step Program: Skills for Social and Academic Success as our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum in all elementary schools in our district. The Second Step program teaches children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. It also helps our school and community be a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn. These lessons are taught in the classroom by your child’s teacher on a regular basis throughout the year.
The Second Step Program also has a Child Protection Unit which our district has adopted as part of our health curriculum. The 4 lessons in this unit focus on these concepts:
Personal Safety. Children will learn important safety rules, such as safety around fire, with dangerous items, and when riding on wheels or in cars. They will also learn ways to help them decide if something is safe or not.
Touching Safety. Children will learn about safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches, and rules about touching private body parts. They’ll also learn to say no to unsafe or unwanted touches, and to tell a grown-up if someone breaks rules about touching private body parts.
Assertiveness. These lessons will also give children a chance to practice asking a grown-up for help, telling a grown-up about an unsafe situation, and being assertive to get out of unsafe situations.
I am teaching these lessons one grade level at a time. Lessons begin in December. If your student is in the grade level that will be taught, you will receive a detailed parent letter in addition to more information BEFORE lessons begin. Feel free to contact me via email: ramosc@wlwv.k12.or.us if you have additional questions.
District Office Information
Join us for a Future High School Possibilities Community Forum
As our School Board contemplates its Board Goal No. 4, and the possibility of a Capital Bond in the near future, the planning for future high school learning spaces is set to begin. Last year, our superintendent held a year-long High School Study, examining current and future programs and possibilities.
Combined with recent 10-year enrollment projections, and learning space capacity calculations created by the Long Range Planning Committee, the Board has signaled that it's time to begin planning for future high school learning spaces. Two Community Forums will be held in December, inviting community members to learn about possibilities for future high school learning spaces and provide input.
Both Community Forums are exactly the same. Patrons may attend whichever forum is more convenient. Boundary adjustments will NOT be a topic at these forums, as future high school possibilities are not expected to impact existing boundaries.
Dec. 4 — The district will hold the first Future High School Possibilities Community Forum on Dec. 4 starting at 6 p.m. in the Rosemont Ridge Middle School commons.
Dec. 5 — The district will hold the second Future High School Possibilities Community Forums on Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m. in the Meridian Creek Middle School commons.
Safety Spotlight
Safety Spotlight: Nutrition Services
Safety is our school district’s top priority, and that includes the health of our students. Nutrition Services is a pivotal part of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, ensuring students receive the proper fuel and nutrition to maximize their learning in the classroom.
The district offers lunch at all 16 WLWV schools as well as breakfast at most schools. Food is made from wholesome, whole grain, low fat and low sodium ingredients, and fruits and vegetables are offered daily. The Nutrition Services Department works hard to serve as much locally-grown food as possible, and student feedback is always encouraged to improve lunch and breakfast menus. Meal assistance is also available for eligible families. Visit the Oregon Department of Education’s website to apply.
Community members have also likely seen the recent romaine lettuce recall in the news. The Nutrition Services Department remains up-to-date and informed any time there is any type of food recall. In this case, there was no official recall from the district’s food distributor, but the district will not serve any romaine lettuce for the foreseeable future in an abundance of caution. Other nutritious vegetable and food options will be served in its place.
For more information about the Nutrition Services Department, visit the district website.
Reminders......
*Umbrella's are allowed to use to and from school but not allowed out on the playground during the day.
*Students are allowed in the building at 7:35 AM. School begins at 7:50. You will be marked tardy after 7:50.
*All visitors/volunteers must enter through the front doors and sign in at the office into our Help Counter system.
*If you have an item that needs to be dropped off to your child, please let the office do that for you. It's less interruption for the classroom. Items would include: snacks, coats, binders, library books, lunch, etc. We have Trillium Creek staff that deliver items throughout the day.
Visit The West Linn Public Library
The West Linn Public Library has many fun events throughout the month.
To read their monthly newsletter click here: Newsletter. In the newsletter you will find information on ‘own voice’, text resources for gender identity, as well as the amazing things happening in the West Linn and Wilsonville libraries.
DANCE WITH THE DEBS
West Linn High Schools Dance Team Fundraiser Clinic
Saturday, December 8th, 20181:00-5:30
Register by December 3rd. Registration Form is attached to the Tweet.
Holiday Tour of Homes
West Linn High School Class of 2019 ~ Holiday Tour of Homes
Sunday, December 2, 2018 * Noon - 5:00 pm
Enjoy five beautifully decorated West Linn homes ~ each with it’s own unique theme from Classic Elegance to Whimsical
Check our event Facebook page for sneak peaks: Holiday Tour of Homes - Facebook
Entertainment provided by our own WLHS Choir and Band students
$25 per person ~ Purchase Tickets Here
All proceeds benefit the Class of 2019 Substance Free Grad Party
For more information visit our website at www.wlhsgradparty.org
or, contact Michele Beyer/Cathryn Viteri at wlhsgrad2019@gmail.com
Night with the Portland Trail Blazers
Tickets ON SALE for Education Foundation's "Night with the Portland Trail Blazers"
The West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation is excited to announce that the box office is now open for the 5th annual "Night with the Portland Trail Blazers" as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, January 18th at 7:30 pm.
As in years past, participants will have the opportunity to take part in at least one experience. First, all ticket holders who purchase through the West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation link will have the opportunity to go onto the court after the game and shoot a free throw. Second, any tickets purchased for children between the ages of 6 and 13 will be entered into a drawing to participate in the pre-game Courtside Kids experience. For this exciting program, 20 kids will get to high-five the Blazers as they come onto the court and sit in their courtside chairs while the team warms up.
To sign up your child(ren) for the drawing simply send an email to marcouxbeyer63@gmail.com and include:
· Your name
· Names of child(ren) ages 6 - 13
· Your ticket purchase confirmation number
You will find all the details and a link to order on the Education Foundation website.
Or order your tickets now at Rosequarter.com/groupnights using the Promo Code: WLWV. The purchase deadline is December 14th. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Community Event @ Athey Creek Middle School
- Athey Idol is Friday December 7, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
- Purchase tickets at eticketexpress.com
- See attached flyer for more info
Winter Weather is Coming - Time to Update Your FlashAlert Subscriptions
Trillium Creek Yearbooks On Sale Now
Yearbooks are not given out until the end of the year but you can order yours NOW. Follow this link to Lifetouch. Our ID Code is 11619619.
Upcoming Events at Trillium Creek Primary
- December 5, Early Release at 12:10
- December 5, Winter Craft Fair 12:15-2:15
- December 14, 4th Grade Food Pantry Field Trip
- December 24-January 7, No School, Winter Break
- January 8, Kindergarten Registration Begins, Pick up packets in the office
- January 16, Early Release at 12:10
- January 16, PTA Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM
- Jaunuary 17, Dual Language Information Night
Important Links
Listserve Subscriptions
Please make sure you are on the current ListServe. To manage your West Linn-Wilsonville ListServ subscriptions please go to the following URL:
http://www2.wlwv.k12.or.us/News/LatestNews/ListservSS/
Sign up for Flash Alert
For "Inclement Weather Closure Status" sign up on Flash Alert to be notified. Snow will be arriving before we know it: https://www.flashalert.net/login/
Sign up to Volunteer at Trillium Creek
PLEASE remember to register as a volunteer. All parents and guardians MUST be registered as VOLUNTEERS to help in classrooms or attend field trips. You can take care of this at home through our school website, (just click on the parent link). We will have computers set up during Thursday's Curriculum Night and Friday's Backyard BBQ. We will have several computer stations set up for this purpose. Thank you! Get registered TODAY!!!
https://www.helpcounterweb.com/welcome/apply.php?district=wlwv
Trillium Creek Primary
Email: crawfora@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us/tcps
Location: 1025 Rosemont Road, West Linn, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7950