WPUSD eNews

• February 16 & 19 - President's Day Observance, No School

• The Board heard a presentation from Cherri Spriggs on the District's community outreach efforts
  
• Crowe LLP presented the audit summary of our 2022-2023 financial statements; Their report was overall very positive
  
• Crowe LLP presented the 2022-2023 Measure N General Obligation Bonds audited financial statements and performance audit
  
• Scott Pickett presented on the 2023 California Dashboard Results as well as the the mid-year LCAP
  

Upcoming Meetings

The School Board exhibited thoughtful consideration and collaborative efforts in adopting their school board objectives that reflect the best interests of WPUSD schools, students, staff and community. The graphic below represents these objectives.

Email: kcallahan@wpusd.org

Website: wpusd.org

Phone: 916-645-6350

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🤝Addressing Hate Speech in our Schools NEW!

📝New Student Registration Dates

📕Adult ESL Classes NEW!

👩‍🏭Career Path Choices Event NEW!

💸Financial Aid Workshops NEW!

🚌Transportation

🥝Food Service Update NEW!

🚧Recent Campus Projects NEW!

🚌We're Hiring NEW!

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a safe learning environment for all students, we want to address a matter of great importance: the continued concern about the use of hate speech by students within our schools.

Unfortunately, instances of hate speech, particularly those with racial undertones, have been reported within our student community. We take this matter very seriously, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that our schools remain spaces where every child feels respected, valued, and free from discrimination.

In response to these concerns, the district and schools are working on initiatives to curb the use of hate speech. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes empathy, understanding, and unity among our student body.

We recognize the vital role parents and guardians play in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of their children. As partners in education, we encourage you to engage in open and honest conversations with your children about the consequences and impact of hate speech. It is crucial that our students understand the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect.

Together, we can create an environment that promotes tolerance, acceptance, and inclusivity. We appreciate your support and collaboration in fostering a positive learning experience for all our students.

Thank you for your commitment to the well-being and success of our students.

Do you have a student joining WPUSD schools next year or know someone who does? Join the last parent information sessions and learn more about our Dual Language Immersion Program. Questions about how to register? There is now an instructional tutorial on our website, walking your through the process! Contact your child's school for additional questions.

Dual Language Immersion

• January 22, 2024 - Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session #3, 2:00pm - 2:45pm at Creekside Oaks Elementary

• January 8, 2024 at 8:00am - 2024-25 new student registration goes live
• January 19, 2024 - Intra-District Transfer accepted online (NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM 1/18)
• February 1, 2024 – Inter-District Transfers accepted online through Informed K12
• February 9, 2024 - Lottery selection for Dual Language Immersion Program @ Creekside Oaks Elementary for grades K-4.
• February 15, 2024 @ 4pm - Priority deadline for High Schools only to submit Intra-District Transfer request (for transfers within WPUSD schools)
• February 20, 2024 @ 4pm – Priority registration deadline for all grades (TK - 12). Complete registration must be submitted online.
• February 22, 2024 - March 1, 2024 - Dual Language Immersion program parent notification and confirmation of placement
• Late March / Early April 2024 - TK class and school assignment notification
• June 9, 2024 - Intra-District Transfer Request Deadline for Grades K – 8
• July 31, 2024 - Second window to submit a Intra-District transfer request opens (High Schools only)
• Summer 2024 – Online registration submission will continue to be accepted through the summer and paperwork can be handed into the District Office while schools are closed.

Interested in learning English? Classes will begin on January 9th.

¿Interesado en aprender Inglés? Las clases comenzarán el 9 de enero.

See the flyers for more information!

***Unfortunately, due to ongoing power outages at LHS, we made the decision to postpone the Career Path Choices Event***

The College and Career Team is planning a Career Path Choices event for Thursday, February 8, 2024 6:00 - 8:15 PM. We are inviting families of middle school and high school students to come learn about the different opportunities for life after high school. They will hear a brief overview from California Public Colleges, Trade Schools, Apprenticeships, Military, Financial Aid, The Common App and Out of State Colleges.

Do you have a senior graduating? Attend one of these workshops for support in completing the FAFSA.

Click HERE for bus pass applications and information on bussing. As a reminder, not all schools offer transportation. Please see the transportation application to see if you qualify (if your child's school is not listed on the application, you do not qualify). We offer transportation to all families who live outside of our city limits.

Routes & Times

You can find the Bus Routes and Times on the Transportation website HERE under 'Information'. Or you can find a direct link HERE.

We are working on adding more scratch & speed scratch items to our menus! This month, beef nachos with scratch made cheese were added to the menus. Primary schools will also see scratch made grilled cheese and mac & cheese over the next few weeks. Secondaries have meatball sub sandwiches made with a fresh baked roll! We are also adding on a strawberry chocolate roll to replace sunbutters. We have a few more items planned for this year including a Bahn Mi bowl, wings, pancakes, and parfaits! These items should hit the menu in April/May.

Want to see different items on the menu? Do you want more from your food service program?

We are excited to send out what we hope to be an annual survey for parents, students and staff to provide feedback on our WPUSD Food Service Program! We would love to hear your feedback as we plan for the 2024-2025 menus. The survey will be open from February 2nd - February 16th! You can complete this short survey HERE

Our Food Service Team was featured in an article for the Lincoln News Messenger. Check it out HERE

Christina Lawson was featured in the Healthy School Food Pathway Program. Check it out HERE.

Plateful is on Facebook and Instagram! Be sure to follow our pages to see what new menu items are coming up and what locally sourced ingredients you can find in your student's meals.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

Breakfast and lunch menus can be found HERE.

Remember, meals are free regardless of a family's ability to qualify for meals. However, if you are interested in applying for free/reduced meals you can achieve that here.

Check out some of the recently completed work at Phoenix High and Twelve Bridges High.

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

Some of our current available positions:

• Speech & Language Pathologist - TBHS
• Elementary Dance Technician - Lincoln Crossing Elem.
• Food Service Lead - Glen Edwards MS
• Custodian - Multiple Sites
• Paraprofessional - Multiple Sites
• Instructional Aide
• Bus Driver
• Campus Supervisor
• Many More!

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🚨Update Your Emergency Contact Information

🏡Complete the Household Income Form

At the end of last school year, your child's school sent out notifications to update/verify your emergency contact information using your PowerSchool Parent Portal. As a reminder, this needs to be completed by every returning family. Families who recently registered their child for school (new to WPUSD) do NOT need to complete this process.

For instructions on how to access your PowerSchool Parent Portal account click HERE.

DID YOU KNOW?
A portion of every school's funding is determined by the needs of its students. Extra funding is usually distributed to schools based on submitted free/reduced meal applications but this year the state is providing schools with the option of using the Household Income Form. This form can easily be completed online and will provide your school with extra funding. Please note that for the 2023-2024 school year all students are eligible for FREE meals, so extra funding will be distributed differently and the Household Income Form is the best source to increase your school’s funding.

WHY FILL OUT THE FORM?

• additional support staff for schools, like Instructional Aides, Intervention Support Providers, and after school tutors
• more resources for classrooms and teachers
• additional health and wellness services
• fee waivers for college applications
• fee waivers for college admissions exams (i.e. SAT/ACT/AP)

Click on the form below to complete:

WPUSD 2023-24 Household Income Form (English)

WPUSD 2023-24 Household Income Form (Spanish)

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