Mr. Middleton's Sunday Message
11/13/2022
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Veterans Day assembly a success. Our campus looked great and it was wonderful seeing so many Veterans attend. To all of our Veterans, thank you for your service!
This week, school is dismissed at 12:30 for K-5 and 11:25 for TK every day for parent/teacher conferences. Parents, check out the lost and found while you're on campus. With the shift in weather, the number of items in our lost and found has increased dramatically. If your student is missing something, that is a good place to start!
Below, I have included a section that includes a link to the Alternative Income Form. This form plays a role in determining our district's funding from the state. In the past, this form was also used to determine if students qualify for free or reduced lunch. With that no longer necessary to receive free lunch, the number of families that have completed the form is much lower than in the past. Without more families filling out the form, our district's funding will be greatly reduced. Please take a look to see if your family might qualify.
I wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving! I hope you can enjoy the week spending time with your family and loved ones.
Sincerely,
Mr. Middleton
Alternative Income Form
Thank you!
Schedule for Week of November 14th-18th
Kinder - 5th Grades: 8:15am - 12:30pm
All students will have a 30 minute lunch during the school day.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED CANNED GOODS FOR OUR K-KIDS CANNED FOOD DRIVE BENEFITTING THE SALT MINE
IMPORTANT HEALTH REMINDER
NEW ONLINE SPIRIT WEAR STORE!!!
Helmets
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 November BIRTHDAY MESSAGES IS October 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
14th: PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
14th: K-Kids in Library 12:45-1:45pm
14th-18th: Early Early Release @ 12:30pm (Parent/Teacher Conference Week)
21st-25th: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
28th: Early Release
28th: K-Kids in Library 1:45-2:45pm
December
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
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!