Mr. Middleton's Sunday Message

Dear Twelve Bridges Families,

We have a lot of fun events coming up in the next couple weeks! We have our Fall Carnival next Saturday, our costume parade on October 31st, and quite a few Fun Run incentives in between. See below for more information about our Fall Carnival and the Costume Parade.

We have our PTC meeting in the library tomorrow at 3:30. All our welcome to attend.

Let's make this a great week!

Sincerely,

Mr. Middleton

Our annual Fall Carnival is just around the corner on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Wristbands are available now for $10. PTC Members are able purchase wristbands for $8. Please use the link below to purchase. Everyone ages 4 and up wanting to participate in the activities will need a wristband. We encourage you to purchase your wristbands now to assist the PTC in acquiring an accurate headcount.

The night will be filled with family fun, yummy food, and school community spirit. New this year, children are encouraged to wear a costume.

We look forward to celebrating with all of our tiger families. Please contact the PTC at TBEPTC@gmail.com with any questions.

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On October 31st at 8:25AM we will be having a school-wide costume parade! Parents are welcome to attend. We ask that you do NOT come on campus until after the students have gone to class at 8:15AM. At 8:20AM we will open the front gates for parents to come and watch the parade. We ask that parents remain in the learning circles to watch and take pictures. Students will be walking through each of the learning circles so that parents have a chance to see all the costumes.

No gore, masks or weapons are allowed. Please refrain from parking in the parking lot prior to the start of the school day so we can ensure there are enough parking spots for staff members.

After 8:15AM, parents can park along the curb in front of the school until the end of the parade. Thank you!

One of our school's proudest traditions is being planned. Our school's Veterans Day Assembly is always a touching and special event at our school honoring our local Veterans and Active Duty Military Members. A tradition within the Assembly is to have student speakers recognize a veteran in their life. This speech should last no longer than a minute. In the speech, please include the veteran's name, branch of service, and relationship to the student. The speech could be a brief story the veteran has shared with the student about their time in the service, a special memory of bravery, etc. If your student would like to speak at the assembly, please email the PTC at TBEPTC@gmail.com by Monday, November 4th. We have a packed assembly and want to make sure everyone can participate in a timely manner.

In addition we are looking for 1-2 Local Veterans to speak at the assembly. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact the PTC at TBEPTC@gmail.com.

We will be having a digital slide show playing throughout the assembly with pictures of your student's veterans. If you would like to have a picture included in the slide show, please email an attachment photo to Jenny Martinez at jenn.martinez216@gmail.com. Along with the photo please include the name of the veteran, branch and rank of service, and your student's name. Please have your photo(s) submitted by Tuesday, November 5th.

This is sure to be a memorable and touching assembly. Thank you for your participation.

The Veteran's Day Assembly will be on Friday, November 8th at 9AM.

Travel Studies will NOT be approved for the 1st week of school, last 2 weeks of the school year (anything beyond May 23rd) or during state testing for 3rd-5th graders (May12th-23rd).

If your student is going to be out of town and absent from school (maximum of 14 days allowed), you will need to inform the front office of this absence no later than five school days (2 weeks notice is appreciated) prior to leaving (the more time the better).

NEW: It is preferred that you come into the office to request a travel study but if you aren't able to you can fill out the request form here: https://forms.gle/SEQtVs3r2ReSjrWB9

Once Maritza Pisik has been informed, she will email you a travel study contract to electronically sign. The teacher will be notified of the absence and will put together all of the class work they will miss.

Teachers are very busy getting together needed work, so please be patient and give ample time before going on vacation.

We look forward to getting to know your families this school year. If you have questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to email our staff or call the office at (916)434-5220.

Secretary - Rosanne Johnson rjohnson@wpusd.org

Attendance Clerk (Travel Studies) - Maritza Pisik mpisik@wpusd.org

Health Clerk - Alyssa Taylor ataylor@wpusd.org

You can order your yearbook today!! Yearbooks cost $20

To order yearbooks online go to: buytheyearbook.com

Enter 725157 in the School Code

Students can bring in their unwanted candy to the office of Crawford Orthodontics on November 5th - 6th between 3-5PM and mention TBES and your student's teacher's name and they will give your teacher a check for $2/per pound of candy that is turned in. The winning school gets $400 in school supplies!

Please respect our staff who are out on the driveline doing their best to keep the traffic flowing and safe. Our goal is to get your students on campus and dismissed from school safely and promptly.

Please remember there is no drop-off or pick up at the side gate unless you are in the designated classes that have been allowed to use it. No parking or stopping along the curb that is alongside the park. It only takes 10 minutes to get through the driveline. Avoid the hassle of parking by the park and use the driveline! Please help us alleviate traffic congestion by not driving all the way down by the park and then to the multi as parking there is very limited and creates issues with us being able to safely cross students and keep traffic flowing smoothly.

Please note that during pick-up and drop-off times, the back gate entrance on Arroyo Madrone is not for dropping off or picking up students by car, but rather for walkers and bike riders only. Parents must drop-off or pick up their children at the corner of Arroyo Madrone and Briarton as it is a easier drop-off/pick-up location, much safer for our walkers and bikers, and does not cause traffic congestion for our back gate neighbors.

If you need to clear your student's absence please choose one of the following ways:

• If your student is absent, after 10AM, you will get an automated attendance text/email via Parent Square. Simply reply to that with the reason of your student's absence.
• If you call before 7:30AM you can leave a message on our attendance line at 916-434-5210
• You can email mpisik@wpusd.org and ataylor@wpusd.org (Please include BOTH emails as sometimes our attendance clerk is out).
• If you are unable to do any of the methods above, you can all the attendance line at 916-434-5210 and between 7:30-4:00PM an office staff member will answer. Due to the number of incoming phone calls and limited staff we ask for this to be a last resort option.
  

**Please note that emailing/communication with your student's teacher does NOT clear a student's absence.**

WPUSD is offering a Student Chromebook Service Plan for families to purchase to cover damage or replacement of the student’s Chromebook for the school year. For more information or to register, click here.

DEADLINE for November birthdays is October 25th!

See Your Child's Name in LIGHTS on our Electronic Marquee!!!

For only $10 you can add your student's name to our marquee for the day of their birthday...and you're welcome to take a picture of them with the sign as well.

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 25th 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!

We are so excited to welcome back volunteers on campus! We look forward to seeing you.

Some important reminders on what is needed in order to volunteer in the classroom or on fieldtrips.

You need:

- To come into the office and pick-up a volunteer packet.

- 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).

For questions regarding becoming a volunteer, please reach out to Maritza Pisik at mpisik@wpusd.org.

All students attending WPUSD schools for the 2024-2025 school year must have their registration, emergency contact and health information reviewed and updated. Please ensure all required forms are e-signed before the school year begins.

To simplify the process for parents, we've consolidated several forms and procedures into the new 'Annual Registration Update' accessible through your PowerSchool Parent Portal. This comprehensive update includes the annual Parents' Rights Notifications, Emergency Contact Update, and more. Our goal is to provide a one-stop shop within your Parent Portal to complete all necessary updates and revisions before the start of the school year.

**Anytime you need to update your contact information you can do so via the PowerSchool Parent Portal. (See link above).

Information & Instructions
PowerSchool Parent Portal Log In Link

The Annual Registration Update Now Includes:

• Additional Services Survey *New
• Student/Parents Rights Annual Notification *New
• Residence Verification Form *New
• Technology Use and Waiver Agreements
• Student Health Insurance Option
• Photo Release Opt-Out
• Universal Free Meals and Funding Formula Data Collection *New

Need Assistance?

• Contact our office with any questions, (916) 434-5220.
• If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, you should have received an email or letter with setup instructions.
• Forgot your student’s Access ID/Password?
  • Before August 6: Contact the Technology Department at 916-434-3737 for assistance.
  • After August 6: Contact your child’s school for assistance.
• For technical support with your Parent Portal account, email HelpDesk@wpusd.org
• If you forgot your username or password, use the 'Forgot Password' link on the log-in screen.

Ensure your child's information is up-to-date to start the school year smoothly!