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October 11 & 14 - Non-ADA Days, No School

October 31 - Halloween Celebration in Beerman Plaza

November 1 - Staff Development Day, No School

Email: kcallahan@wpusd.org

Website: wpusd.org

Phone: 916-645-6350

Board Meeting Highlights

• September 17 Highlights
• The Board held their monthly Spotlight on Excellence meeting at Twelve Bridges Middle School
• The Board heard a presentation from TBMS Principal, Jack Gout as well as students who were presented with Student of the Month awards for exhibiting one or more of the traits outlined in WPUSD's Portrait of a Learner
• Students presented on various projects in robotics, 3D design and more
• Traci Jensen presented on the various leadership opportunities offered at TBMS
• Board President Jason Price reiterated the district's stance on the proposed Gathering Inn location and noted that their concerns are not with their mission, but with the location and it's close proximity to our schools (you can find a link to our full statement HERE)
• October 1 Highlights
• Kerry Callahan thanked the students, staff and directors who helped make our first Student Senate session of the year a great success
• Ed. Services held their annual public hearing to ensure sufficient instructional materials for all students
• Carrie Carlson presented the unaudited actuals for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget

Upcoming Meetings

• October 15, 2024 - Sheridan Elementary, 6:30pm

Miss a meeting? Click HERE to view them on our YouTube Channel

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🚨Annual Registration Update NEW!

As of today, OVER 1,990 STUDENTS do not have updated information. Your student may be one of them. Please complete this process today.

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 and submitted. Failure to complete this process may impact your child's ability to participate in field trips and other extracurricular activities.

Information & Instructions
PowerSchool Parent Portal Log In Link

• Contact your child’s school office with any questions.
• 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? 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.

In This Section

💙The HUB: WPUSD Family Resource Center NEW!

🫡US Service Academy Information Night NEW!

📰Local Article with PCOE and Placer County Sherriff NEW!

🫵Lincoln Public Library Survey NEW!

🎓Portrait of a Learner Rollout

🤳How Much Screentime is Too Much? NEW!

🍈Plateful News NEW!

🎥Promo Video Created by WPUSD Intern NEW!

📱Social Media Buzz NEW!

👩🏻‍🏫We're Hiring NEW!

You may have noticed new signage in front of the LHS Annex Building, now home to our district's Family Resource Center, also known as "The HUB." Mikaela Zimmerman, Special Projects Coordinator, is overseeing WPUSD's Community Schools Grant, which funds the operation of this vital resource center for students, staff, families, and the community. The HUB will serve as a one-stop shop for resources, supplies, and much more!

Stay tuned as we work to build awareness of The HUB and establish a stronger online presence in the near future!

"In recent weeks, our schools have seen a troubling rise in social media threats. These threats – sadly, often posted by students – may seem like a joke or a way to gain attention, but make no mistake: They are taken seriously and will have real consequences.

As leaders in Placer County, we want to be clear: Any person, student or otherwise who makes a threat against a school, whether they intend to follow through or not, will be arrested and may be placed in the juvenile or adult detention facility. These are not empty words. When a threat is made, law enforcement, school administrators and safety officers mobilize immediately to ensure the safety of our students and staff. It’s disruptive, costly and alarming for our entire community." . . . READ MORE

The Library has received funding from the California State Library to offer paid internships for teens in 2025. The overall goal of this internship program is to allow students to explore career options in library, develop transferable work skills, and build social and emotional tools for the workplace. To design a responsive program that meets the needs of our students, they are seeking community input.

They compiled a brief survey to get feedback from youth, educators, employers, parents, and community members. It is available in both English and Spanish. The survey is linked below.

Imagine a world where every child develops the essential skills they need to become successful adults. With your help, we've identified these very skills, and we are excited to share them with you today. You may have already noticed these traits around campus, or perhaps your child has already mentioned them to you!

As we bring our entire community together to help our young learners grow into successful adults, we would love your support in embracing this initiative. Share the graphic and video linked below with family, co-workers, sports coaches, and more! Our vision is for WPUSD's Portrait of a Learner to become common knowledge beyond the classroom. As this initiative progresses, students will learn and demonstrate these traits, leaving Western Placer schools with a tangible portfolio they can use when applying to colleges, interviewing for jobs, and incorporating into their daily lives.

We are just scratching the surface of our Portrait of a Learner rollout, and we hope you will help us build awareness! You can find more information on our website HERE.

This question does not have a simple answer. There are many ways we could define “screen time”. For the purpose of this monthly newsletter, we will discuss various electronic devices that could fall

within the definition of a screen. This can include television, tablets, iPad, cell phones, and video

games. In our monthly newsletter, we will provide research, tips, and recommendations for helping

students use screens responsibly.

We are excited to share that our Plateful Team has been awarded the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives Award for Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals! This award celebrates our efforts to enhance the quality of our meals by introducing fresh, scratch-prepared menu options using local agricultural products and USDA standardized recipes. Our focus on student engagement in the menu creation process has been key to this success.

In addition to this honor, they are also receiving national recognition and an opportunity to attend the Healthy Meals Summit to share our innovative practices with other districts. This achievement underscores our commitment to providing nutritious, delicious meals that support the health and well-being of our students.

Learn more about the Healthy Meals Incentives at www.healthymealsincentives.org.

Finger limes are back this October in salad bars across the district. We will also be hosting taste tests at various sites!

The seasons are changing and so are the menus. You will see new breakfast items like breakfast sandwiches (all schools) & croissant French toast bake (primary)! You will also see new items on the secondary lunch including build your own pasta, build your own burrito bowls and breakfast for lunch (croissant French toast & sausage)! Check out our menus online to see what the new menus look like starting 10/21.

In September, students at TBHS tested out lasagna as a potential new menu item. October is Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, and we will hold taste tests for this recipe at LHS!

Last year marked the successful launch of WPUSD's first-ever Media Internship program, and we couldn’t be prouder of the results! Two talented students from Twelve Bridges High School (TBHS), Luke Medeiros and Kyra Meigs, were selected after an application and interview process to work under the guidance of our Communications Officer. They took on a variety of hands-on projects, visiting our campuses to capture photos and videos for future promotional use.

One of their main projects was the production of a GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program promotional video. This video, led by TBHS graduate Luke Medeiros and supported by current senior Kyra Meigs, highlights the incredible opportunities at our First Street campus. We’re thrilled to share this video with you today! Be on the lookout for it on our social media platforms soon.

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WPUSD is hiring! Check out our current job openings at https://www.edjoin.org/wpusd. Be sure to share the Edjoin link with those who may be looking for employment!

Some of our current available positions:

• Technology Support Technician II
• Part-time Elementary Music Teacher
• Food Service Assistant - Multiple Sites
• Paraprofessional - Multiple Sites
• Instructional Aide - Multiple Sites
• Campus Supervisor
• Substitutes
• Many More!

Here's where you can find quick links to frequently searched items.

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