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School/Office Closures

• Winder Break: Schools are closed December 22 - January 5
• The District Office hours:
• December 22 - January 1: Closed
• January 2 - 5: Open from 10:00-2:00
• Schools are open and we resume our normal hours on January 8, 2024

Board Meeting Highlights

• November 14 Highlights
• The Board held their second spotlight on excellence meeting at Phoenix High/ATLAS
• PHS/ATLAS staff presented on their programs, recent improvements and student testimonies
  
• The Board also heard a presentation from Reno Penders on our current test score standings throughout the district

• The Board decided on a new Trustee Area Map
  
• Jennifer Horton presented on AVID in WPUSD schools
  
• Cliff De Graw presented on the Organizational Structure and Staffing Review
  

Upcoming Meetings

This is a funny story. Kris Wyatt called me and asked me to run for school board. I told her that I was just a parent who loved kids, but ultimately, I told her I would think about it. After talking with a few friends, I agreed to run! I was on my way home from filing paperwork with the county, and rumors were already out that I was running! I figured that I needed to get home ASAP to tell my husband what I just did, because at this point, he did not know (the news came as quite the shock). Though at first puzzled, once I explained my WHY, he has been very supportive. I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to be a part of the Western Placer Unified School Board of Trustees and represent area one. My family has been blessed to attend WPUSD schools, and I want to pay it forward. I am proud to say my family has had 3 generations graduate from LHS and one more generation at Carlin C. Coppin. I owe this district, and our terrific staff, a debt of gratitude. I'm honored that I can pay it back.

Student Voice and Active Engagement: I am passionate about students’ safety and well-being. I will prioritize programs that address mental health, bullying, and provide opportunities for extracurricular activities. I believe that a well-rounded education that addresses students’ social and emotional needs is essential for their overall success. I believe that WPUSD is well on our way to becoming a leader in how our students are educated and in preparing them for the next phase of their lives. We have excellent teachers, administrators, and staff, and I am excited about the future of our schools.

I retired in October after working 33 years in Lending/Finance providing Small Business Loans to businesses throughout the country. With the extra time I now have, I plan on volunteering in our community and our schools. My husband Bill and I have been married for 27 years and have raised our son and daughter in the rural area of Lincoln. I love spending time with my family, and with my daughter getting married, I now have another son! We have several farm animals that take a lot of our time, and there's always a project to be done on the ranch. We love to camp, fish, hunt, and anything outdoors.

My life goal has always been to make a positive impact in people’s lives. I want to BE THE ONE to change a child’s life.

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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📝2024/2025 New Student Registration NEW!

🤝Second Student Senate Meeting NEW!

🚌Transportation

🥝Food Service Update NEW!

🚨Recent Campus Projects NEW!

🔋GEMS & Sheridan Win Energy Contest NEW!

🚌We're Hiring NEW!

Do you have a student joining WPUSD schools next year or know someone who does? Join one of the parent information sessions and learn more about our Dual Language Immersion Program, the registration process and what to expect, and ask questions about starting school!

Dual Language Immersion

• November 8, 2023 - Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session #1, 5:30 - 7:00pm at Creekside Oaks Elementary
• November 30, 2023 - Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session #2, 8:45am - 9:30am at Creekside Oaks Elementary with classroom walkthroughs available
• January 22, 2024 - Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session #3, 2:00pm - 2:45pm at Creekside Oaks Elementary

TK/Kindergarten Parent Information Meetings (Virtual) - MEETING LINKS ADDED!

• December 13, 2023 TK-K Parent Information Meeting (English) - Virtual ONLY 6:00pm - 7pm
• Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/mrn-dvof-kqs
• December 14, 2023 TK-K Parent Information Meeting (Spanish) - Virtual ONLY 6:00pm - 7pm
• Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/qqx-gnze-txa
  

• January 8, 2024 at 8:00am - 2024-25 new student registration goes live
• January 18, 2024 - Intra-District Transfer accepted online
• 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.

This week, we held our second Student Senate meeting, and it was nothing short of amazing! 🤩 Students addressed hate speech and what that looks like at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Zebras mingled with Rhinos to help mend some recent tensions and come up with solutions to promote a healthy rivalry. Students were eager to work together to come up with solutions. 🤝 These student leaders are now tasked with taking what they’ve learned today back to their schools and setting the example for their peers.

Click HERE to see more photos from our meeting!

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.

So far, students are loving the fresh Kiwi in the salad bars!

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.

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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.

Want to help your student get through the lunch line faster? Help them practice their lunch number! It is the last 5 digits of their student ID.

The contractor has completed the painting of letters and/or numbers on the roofs of buildings at each of our school sites. This was done to improve our emergency response efforts for law enforcement, should they need to use drones or helicopters during an incident. Check out the drone aerial photos at various sites.

Glen Edwards Middle School and Sheridan Elementary School are the winners in the District Wide Energy Management Competition!

In total, the District saved 37,587 kwh (kilowatts used per hour) in energy usage. Glen Edwards Middle School came out on top, saving 12,418 kwh in the month of October. All GEMS students were entered into a raffle, and one lucky student was awarded a brand new electric scooter with safety gear. Additionally, two students from Sheridan Elementary School submitted a flyer into the design contest with PG&E, and they won! Both students received a $50 amazon gift card. Thank you PG&E and way to go Sheridan Elementary!

A big congratulations to all schools, and a big thank you to all students and staff that contributed in energy management behaviors that ultimately saved the district from 'phantom loads' (which is the accumulation of energy used when appliances or devices are plugged in but not in use).

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:

• School Psychologist - Twelve Bridges High School
• Lead Custodian - Twelve Bridges High School
• Maintenance Custodian - First Street Elementary
• Paraprofessional
• Bus Driver
• Campus Supervisor (various sites)
• 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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Phone: 916-645-6350
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