Mr. Middleton's Sunday Message
5/7/23
Dear Twelve Bridges families,
Our teachers and staff were definitely feeling appreciated this past week! Thank you for making us all feel special.
State testing begins next week on May 15th for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. While students are testing, they may not wear their smart watches. Students may either choose not to wear their smart watches on testing days or they can put their smart watch in their backpacks while they are testing.
After many years of hard work, our custodian, Andy Cook, is retiring this summer. If you know of any qualified candidates, please pass along our job posting on EdJoin. The link to the posting is below:
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1764815
With gratitude,
Mr. Middleton
Lincoln Potters and TBE Fundraiser!
Twelve Bridges Elementary School and the Lincoln Potters have teamed up for a school fundraiser. We are selling tickets to ANY Potters game of your choice, with 50% of the profit coming back to our school!!
We have included the link to purchase your tickets below. When making your purchase, indicate our school & your name in the customer comment area during check out.
This fundraiser will run from March 20th - May 22nd
Order your YEARBOOK TODAY! LAST DAY TO ORDER IS MAY 26TH!
To order books online:
Go to buytheyearbook.com
Enter 713473 in the School Code
OR see the flyer below with the QR code.
NEW ONLINE SPIRIT WEAR STORE!!!
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.
IMPORTANT HEALTH REMINDER
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!
DEADLINE FOR ALL SUMMER BIRTHDAYS IS May 25th.
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 February 25 th you would need to order and pay for their message by January 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.
Next time you drive by the school, check out the marquee for all the messages!
2022-2023 CALENDAR
May
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-26th: State SBAC Testing
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!
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/
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!
**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A TRAVEL STUDY IS MAY 19TH!**
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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What Twelve Bridges Elementary is all about!
MIssion: Our mission it to develop lifelong learners by providing a comprehensive education for every student that fosters high academic achievement, positive self-worth, and responsible citizenship in an environment of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation among students, staff, and parents.