Mr. Middleton's Sunday Message
11/27/2022
I hope you had a wonderful week off from school!
Tomorrow, Monday, there is a Wild Things assembly for our TK, K, and 1st graders from 8:40-9:45. PM TK students are welcome to attend the assembly as well. It is always a popular and fun program with our students.
Our school has been searching for a full-time music teacher, but we have been unable to fill that position. Beginning this Monday, we are pleased to announce our newest staff member, Jordan Holmes, who will be teaching PE in lieu of music to our 1st-4th grade students (not including Mandel's 4/5). If your student is scheduled for "music", please make sure they wear appropriate shoes for PE.
Looking forward to a great week!
Sincerely,
Mr. Middleton
Dear Parents and Families:
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our librarian,
Mrs. Countryman, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love or reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from December 5th - December 9th in the TBE Library.
Monday, December 5th 8:15 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 6th 8:15 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 7th 8:15 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday, December 8th 8:15 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, December 9th 8:15 am 4:00 pm
Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds at the end of the Book Fair can be used at the Scholastic Store Online or it will be refunded back to your account.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair Homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping http://www.scholastic.com/bf/twelvebridgeselemschool
And sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAEAA29A5FEC07-winter
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair!!
NEW ONLINE SPIRIT WEAR STORE!!!
TBE Holiday Spiritwear Sale
Save 20% on every single item in the store and get free shipping on orders over $75 during the Twelve Bridges Elementary School holiday sale!
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/CA/Lincoln/Twelve+Bridges+Elementary+School
We are thrilled to announce that we now have a brand NEW online spirit wear store! There are so many custom items to choose from in all sizes and styles. Items will be shipped directly to you and there is a pretty quick turn around time.
FREE Hot cocoa with SANTA!
Alternative Income Form
Filling this out is very important as it helps provide funding for several programs on campus.
Thank you!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED CANNED GOODS FOR OUR K-KIDS CANNED FOOD DRIVE BENEFITTING THE SALT MINE
IMPORTANT HEALTH REMINDER
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PARENT SQUARE HELP
SO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Some important reminders on what is needed in order to volunteer in the classroom or on fieldtrips.
You need:
- Have a negative TB test on file (bring proof to office) within the last 4 years
- Be live scanned through the district office (this only has to be completed once and lasts forever with WPUSD).
-Showing proof of COVID vaccine or weekly testing is NO LONGER REQUIRED!
BIRTHDAY MARQUEE MESSAGE FOR YOUR STUDENT!
See Your Child's Name in LIGHTS on our Electronic Marquee!!!
How to sign up?
Payment: Square App CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BIRTHDAY MARQUEE MESSAGE
IF YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY IS OVER A WEEKEND PLEASE INDICATE WHAT DATE YOU WANT THE MESSAGE ON (THE FRIDAY BEFORE OR THE MONDAY AFTER THEIR BIRTHDAY...ENTER THAT DATE AS THEIR DATE OF BIRTH).
YOU MUST PURCHASE BY THE 25TH OF THE MONTH. (i.e. if your student's birthday is on December 10th you would need to order and pay for their message by November 25th in order for their message to be included. We are excited to be able to add this as a special thing for our students. DEADLINE FOR ALL December BIRTHDAY MESSAGES IS November 25th.
Next time you drive by the school, check out the marquee for all the messages!
EMERGENCY CARD UPDATE - REQUIRED
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN LAST YEAR. FOLLOW THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1
- Click HERE to access the Parent Portal
- If you've never created an online PowerSchool Parent Portal account, you will need to create an account now using information provided above.
- If you already have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, you can sign in using the email and password you chose when setting up your account and complete the Emergency Contact Update & Required Student Waivers. (You can use the same account to complete forms for multiple children).
STEP 2
- Sign in to the portal. Click on "Forms" on bottom left side of screen.
- Click on the "Enrollment" tab at the top
- Work through each form (5 total) to update all required information. Once completed, click 'Submit'.
***Please note that failure to update your child’s emergency information and electronically sign the Student Waiver Forms may restrict them from participation in extracurricular activities, class field trips and use of technology during non-class time.***
For those that recently registered a new student to WPUSD, you do not need to complete this process, as it was done during the new student registration process. If you have not set up a Parent Portal account, you should have received an email from the District with detailed instructions on how to set up your account. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 916-645-6350.
Link to District website with information: https://www.wpusd.org/resources/reference/emergency-contact-information
Direct link to PowerSchool login: https://powerschool.wpusd.org/public/
STAR After-School Scholarships Available
Alternative Income Forms
IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
If you need to report your student's absence you need to contact our attendance clerk, Maritza, with the reason for their absence. There are several ways to do this that are the most efficient ways: email: Mpisik@wpusd.org with your student's name and reason for absence (if they are sick you need to let us know what their symptoms are and for how long they have had them), respond to the email attendance alert via Parent Square OR the TBE app, or you can call the attendance message line directly at 916-434-5210. We have a very busy front office so if you could report your absence one of the ways above it would greatly help free up the phone lines for those needing to call. It's always a good idea to send a quick email to the teachers as well so they are aware of the absence.
For those students who are out sick: if they are going to be absent more than 2-3 days due to illness, please let us know so we can have you sign an "Independent Study" so the teacher can give them their class work so they don't get behind while they are absent.
TRAVEL STUDIES...WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
If your student is going to be out of town and absent for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 14 days, you will need to inform the front office of this absence no later than 1-2 weeks prior to leaving (the more time the better). Once the office has been informed, they will email you a travel study contract to electronically sign and will notify the teacher of the absence so they can get together all the work needed.
Teachers are very busy getting together needed work, so please be patient and give ample time before going on vacation.
*TRAVEL/INDEPENDENT STUDIES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING THE FIRST 3 WEEKS OF SCHOOL OR LAST 3 WEEKS OF SCHOOL.
WPUSD Covid Protocols for 22-23
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2022-2023 CALENDAR
November
28th: Early Release
28th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
December
5th-15th: K-Kids Toy Drive
5th: Early Release
5th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
5th-9th: BOOK FAIR
12th: Early Release
12th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
12th: PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
16th: FREE Hot Cocoa w/Santa
19th-22nd: Early Release @ 1:40pm
19th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
23rd-January 6th: NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
January
9th: School Resumes- Early Release
9th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
9th: PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
16th: NO SCHOOL (MLK Jr.'s Day)
17th: Mother/Daughter Paint Night 4-8pm
23rd: Early Release
23rd: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
30th: Early Release
30th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
February
3rd: Family BINGO night 6-8pm
6th: Early Release
6th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
13th: Early Release
13th: PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
13th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
17th-20th: NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
24: Mother/Son Event
27th: Early Release
27th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
March
6th-10th: BOOK FAIR
6th: Early Release
6th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
13th: Early Release
13th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
13th: PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
14th: Father/Son Laser Tag 5-8pm
20th: Early Release
20th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
27th: Early Release
27th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
29th: Open House/Art Show 5-7pm
31st-April 10th: NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
April
17th: School Resumes
17th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
17th: PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
19th: Starstruck 6-8pm
20th: Starstruck 6-8pm
24th: Early Release
24th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
May
1st: Early Release
1st: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
1st-5th: Staff Appreciation Week
8th: Early Release
8th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
8th: PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
12th: Ice Cream Party for Fun Run Winners
13th: Daddy/Daughter Dance 6-8pm
15th: Early Release
15th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
22nd: Early Release
22nd: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
29th: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
June
2nd: Dunk Tank w/Mr. Middleton
5th-9th: Early Release
5th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
9th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!