Mr. Middleton's Sunday Message

Dear TBE families,

I'm sending this out a litte early as a reminder from our PTC to help chalk the school if you're available tonight. Thank you in advance!

It was great seeing so many families at our Open House and Art Show! I hope you enjoyed seeing all of the wonderful things your students have been working on. Big thanks to Ms. Tara for putting together such an amazing Harry Potter-themed art show! The creativity and detail were seriously impressive, it was like walking into Hogwarts.

Below, you'll find our family survey that is currently open. I'll keep this in the Sunday Message for a few more weeks. The survey results will help us make adjustments to improve our students' and families' experiences.

Looking forward to a great week!

Sincerely,

Will Middleton

Dear TBE Parent or Guardian,

I am writing to ask for ~15 minutes of your time to complete an online survey that will help us improve your child’s school. We have asked YouthTruth – a nonprofit organization that supports hundreds of schools and districts across the country – to conduct a anonymous survey on our behalf.

Please take the survey before it closes at midnight on May 23, 2025 by clicking this link: http://www.ytsurvey.org/wpusdfamily25

Please note:

• The survey needs to be completed in one sitting.

• We ask that one member of each household fill out the survey.

• If you have more than one child who attends the same school, you may respond to the survey multiple times - one time per child.

• If you write any comments, please do not include your name or anything else that might identify you. Your responses are anonymous, and they will be combined with the responses of other parents and guardians before being shared back with school and district leadership.

We sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Your response is incredibly valuable to us.

Please contact me if you have any questions about the survey, or our plans for how we will use your feedback.

Sincerely,

Will Middleton

TBE Families,

Did you know that studies have shown participation in the PTC as a board member yields the following results? Disclaimer individual experiences may vary.

Direct Impact on School Decisions – You have a say in how funds are spent, what events are held, and how to support students and staff.

Build Stronger Connections – You get to know teachers, staff, and other parents better, building a real sense of community.

Be in the Know – Stay informed about school initiatives, policies, and needs before the general school community.

Support Your Child’s Education – Showing involvement can have a positive impact on your child's academic and social experience.

Leadership and Skills Development – Gain experience in leadership, event planning, budgeting, fundraising, and collaboration.

Give Back – Contribute to the success and enrichment of the school community.

Influence Positive Change – Help advocate for improvements and new ideas that can benefit all students.

Set an Example – Demonstrate to your children the importance of community involvement and service.

Attend the PTC meeting on Monday, April 28th for more information on how you could be on next year's PTC Board or contact the PTC at TBEPTC@gmail.com. President, Vice President, Secretary and Co- Treasurer are all positions needed to be filled. All in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a front row parking spot at Open House.

Hello Parents,

Your pictures are posted online to access your child's private gallery and 72-hour shipping is now available. You can easily access your pictures by clicking on the direct link that was sent to your email/text.

Your student may have brought home a QR Code to scan and access your child's private online gallery.

You may also visit our website below. This will require an "ONLINE CODE".

This will be unique to each student and is their Student ID Number.

ORDERING

Direct Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001211032

Or

Go to http://www.campuscolorstudios.com/

Select Order School Pictures

Select or search TWELVE BRIDGES ELEMENTARY SPRING 2024-2025

Select your package

-Order Questions? (Please note Studio is closed on Sunday & Monday)

Call or Text (916) 749-1026 (Press 1 if calling)

OR

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. The parking area in the multi is small and get congested easily. PLEASE DO NOT use this as a drop-off and turn around area. If you want to park you need to use the parking area by the park not in front of the multi. If you want to drop-off use the driveline area only.

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.

RED FIRE LANES are NOT parking areas, even if you are sitting in your vehicle waiting. If you choose to park in these areas you are subject to the applicable fines and penalties.

HANDICAP Parking is for those with Handicap Placard vehicles ONLY! This is not an additional drop-off area for you to pull in and drop-off.

Lincoln PD is getting a number of complaints of vehicles blocking the turn lane on Twelve Bridges Drive turning onto Eastridge (see map below). Officers will be monitoring this area and ticketing those blocking the turn lane.

Please note that the drive line is normally clear 10 minutes after school is out, so there's no need to start lining up super early. We have supervision out front until 2PM on Mondays and 3PM Tuesday-Friday. Typically, by 1:52 on Mondays and 2:52 the other days the traffic line is pretty open.

Children need to be properly secured in seatbelts and/or car seats according to the law.

Lincoln PD will be out monitoring and ticketing those not complying with the laws and causing traffic hazards.

If you need a refresher on the driveline protocols, please click the video above and watch it. Our goal is to help your students arrive and depart from campus efficiently and safely.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have someone pick up your students who doesn't receive these message, please share this with them so they are also aware.

Our local Jamba Juice store in the Raley's shopping center has selected TBE to be in their customer contest! For every purchase, you simply ask for a token and place that token in the jar marked TBE at the register. The school that collects the most tokens wins a $500 Grand Prize!

As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, our enrollment numbers have increased significantly. At this time several of our grades are impacted which means there's a chance new incoming students will be overflowed to other schools. To ensure we have space for incoming students, we need your help.

If your student will NOT be returning for the 2025-2026 school year, please fill out the following form by 04/30/25: Disenrollment for 2025-2026

**If your student is currently a 5th grader and attending TBMS next year you do NOT need to complete the form.**

This information is crucial for us to finalize our planning and ensure a smooth transition for all students.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will help us make informed decisions to best support our school community.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Please note this is only for current TK-4th graders.

It's hard to believe that we are already planning for next school year! We look forward to welcoming back our current TBE Tiger families as well as welcoming many more new families to our school community next year. Do to a large number of enrollments for next school year, we will be requiring all families who are planning on returning to TBE to submit proof of residency showing that you reside within our Twelve Bridges Elementary School boundaries.

Acceptable Proof of Residency Documents include:

• Property tax payment receipts
• Rental property contract
• Mortgage/Lease or payment receipts
• Utility service contract, statements, or payment receipts
• Pay stubs
• Voter registration
• Correspondence from a government agency

To provide Proof of Residency:

1. Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account: Click on the link HERE
2. Click on FORMS on the left hand side of the page
3. Click on the ENROLLMENT tab
4. Fill out ARU forms A-Z (formerly known as Emergency Card Update) this MUST be completed every year to ensure we have the correct information and to confirm parental permissions.
5. In Form V you will upload your current proof of residency. Please note that it needs to be a document dated between January 2025-April 2025

ALL returning families will be required to complete this by April 30, 2025.

**If you are child is a new student who enrolled in the last 3 months you do NOT need to show proof of residency again.

We are in need of clothing donations for our younger children who experience accidents and are in need a change of clothing. We ask that every parent pack their students a change of clothes in a gallon size Ziplock bag, this way they always have a spare change of clothing in case of accidents, slips and falls where their clothes get dirty. We also ask that if your child has been sent home with "loaner clothing" that you wash and return it to the office. We have given out all of our loaner clothing and it hasn't been returned.

If you have clothing that your children have out grown and would like to donate them to the office that would be great! We need primarily XS-S sizes of pants and shorts. Only NEW underwear donations, please.

Hello WPUSD Students, Staff and Families,

We are seeing an increase in the use of e-scooters as a mode of transportation to and from school. E-scooters, while convenient, must be operated within the law to ensure the safety of both riders and others. We are partnering with the Lincoln Police Department to help educate our students and families about the laws surrounding e-scooter use. Through this collaboration, we aim to raise awareness, promote safe practices, and ensure everyone understands their role in keeping our community safe.

Under California Vehicle Code 407.5(a), an e-scooter is defined as:

A “motorized scooter” is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has either a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding or a seat and footrests in place of the floorboard, and is powered by an electric motor.

The law also places clear restrictions on e-scooter operation under Vehicle Code 21235, including:

• Riders are REQUIRED to have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit.

• E-scooters cannot be operated on sidewalks, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property.

• No passengers are permitted on an e-scooter.

• Riders under 18 must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.

Additionally, California Education Code requires schools to take responsibility for student safety during their travel to and from campus. Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in incidents involving e-scooters, some resulting in serious injuries. To address these safety concerns and ensure compliance with the law, e-scooters will no longer be permitted on elementary and middle school campuses starting in January. All high school students riding an e-scooter to or from school must have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit.

With the holiday season fast approaching, we know that e-scooters are a popular gift item and mode of transportation for students. While they can be a fun and practical choice, we ask families to consider these laws and safety guidelines before allowing their use.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep safety at the forefront as we head into the new year.

Sincerely,
Kerry Callahan
WPUSD Superintendent

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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.

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

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.

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!