

Mr. Middleton's Sunday Message
December 15, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Twelve Bridges families,
We have a fun and busy week ahead as we wrap up before winter break!
To add to the excitement, we’ll have holiday-themed spirit days all week. Here are the themes for each day:
- Monday – Cozy Day: Wear holiday-themed pajamas or something cozy.
- Tuesday – Candy Cane Day: Wear as much red and white as possible.
- Wednesday – Holiday Headwear: Wear a holiday hat or headband—think elf ears, reindeer antlers, Santa hats, snowman beanies, or festive headbands.
- Thursday – Ugly Sweater Day: Pull out your favorite ugly holiday sweater!
- Friday – Holiday Mash-Up: Let’s go all out and wear as much holiday attire as possible.
Please remember:
- Early Release: Dismissal will be at 1:40 PM every day this week.
- Holiday Song Performances: On Friday, we’re excited for our informal holiday song performances. To accommodate everyone comfortably, we’ll split the school into two groups, with performances taking place on the indoor stage.
This is a casual event where each grade level will sing 1-2 songs, with each performance lasting approximately 20-30 minutes. Here’s the schedule:
- 1st, 3rd, and 4th Grades: 8:40–9:10 AM
- Kindergarten, 2nd, and 5th Grades: 9:25–9:55 AM
I wish all of you a safe and joyful holiday season! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on January 6th, 2025.
Sincerely,
Mr. Middleton
Holiday Song Performance - PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME!
Join us on Friday, December 20th for an informal holiday song performance! Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th will share one or two songs to celebrate the season.
Due to the cold weather we have had to make some adjustments. We will now be indoors in the multi, but in order to accommodate our audience, we have divided it up into 2 different performances. Thank you for understanding and being flexible. See the schedule below:
1st, 3rd and 4th Grades will perform: 8:40 - 9:10AM
Kindergarten, 2nd & 5th Grades: 9:25-9:55 AM.
Families are welcome to come and enjoy the performance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Spirit Week December 16th-20th
TK/Kinder Registration Information Sessions-NEW INFO!
For the 2025-2026 school year
NEW TK birthday eligibility!!! For the 2025-2026 school year students who turn 4 years old by September 1st 2025 WILL be eligible to attend TK!
If you missed the NEW student TK/K information night click the link below
Toys for Tots Donations
We are currently accepting toy donations for Toys for Tots. Please bring any donations to the front of the school and place in the donation boxes. Thank you!
Last day to donate is WEDNESDAY, December 18th!
Ethnic Studies Parent Information Nights
Dual Language Immersion TK/K Program at Creekside Oaks Elementary
Wednesday, December 18 - 6:00 – 7:00pm
Virtual information session
Google Meet link:
https://meet.google.com/wna-prxy-kjw
Friday, January 17 - 8:30-9:30am
In-person information session with optional classroom tours
at Creekside Oaks Elementary
Tuesday, January 28 - 3-4pm
In-person information session
at Creekside Oaks Elementary
Need Parenting Help?
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Travel Study
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.
Office Staff Contact Information
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
ROAR Store Volunteers Needed!
Ask the School Psychologist
Emergency Standard Response Protocols
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.
How to clear an absence...
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.
Birthday Marquee Message
DEADLINE for January birthdays is December 18th!
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!
Volunteering
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.
Important/Frequently Used Links & Information
PTC
Custom Spirit Wear Ordering
Annual Registration Update - REQUIRED
Annual Registration Update (formerly Emergency Contact Update)
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!