Welcome!

Dear Twelve Bridges Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! On Saturday, we had an amazing evening at our Harvest Festival. It was so great seeing so many of our current and former students and families back on campus. It was truly a memorable family event and a wonderful reminder of what makes our community so special. A huge thank you to our PTC and all of the volunteers who put so much time and effort into making the evening such a success!

This week, our 4th graders will participate in A Touch of Understanding, a hands-on disability awareness experience designed to build empathy, understanding, and respect for people of all abilities. Students will participate in activities that help them better understand some of the challenges individuals with disabilities may experience, while also hearing directly from people with disabilities about their lives and experiences. It is a powerful opportunity for our students to learn about inclusion, kindness, and seeing beyond our differences.

Later this month we will have our annual Halloween parade as well as a Fall Spirit Week that same week.

Let's have a great week!

Sincerely,

Will Middleton

Friends and family are welcome to join us on Friday, October 30th @ 8:30 AM to watch our school-wide Halloween Costume Parade!

We are excited to invite elementary school students to Read with a Rhino, a special event where high school student volunteers come to the library to read with and to elementary school students!
This is a fun opportunity for your child to enjoy a story, spend time with a high school student, and build a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
Location: Twelve Bridges Public Library
Dates: Every Saturday except for the third Saturday of the month
Time: 3-4 PM
We would love to see your child there! Come join us for a fun afternoon of reading, connection, and lots of rhino spirit!

Become a Project Cornerstone Volunteer — Make a Lasting Difference!

TBE Needs 8 More Readers!

We are excited to invite parents, caregivers, and community members to join Project Cornerstone, a program dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment for all students. As a volunteer, you’ll help foster essential life skills such as empathy, resilience, respect, and responsible decision-making.

Project Cornerstone volunteers work directly with students through monthly classroom lessons and activities that build strong relationships and reinforce positive values. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to connect with students and contribute to a caring school community. Training and all materials are provided.

By joining Project Cornerstone, you’ll join a team committed to helping every child feel valued and capable. Your involvement can have a meaningful, lasting impact on school culture and student well-being.

If you’re ready to make a difference or have questions, contact Scott Leaman at scottmleaman@gmail.com

📚 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE! 📚

Capture all the special memories from this school year! 💙

🎉 Order by October 31st and receive 10% OFF your yearbook!

⭐ 5th Grade Parents: You also have the opportunity to purchase a 5th Grade Promotion Ad for your student! These special ads are a great way to celebrate your 5th grader as they wrap up their elementary school years. Please submit your ad ASAP so we can make sure we have enough space for everyone!

💰 Yearbooks: $25 each

Don’t wait—order your yearbook and save 10% before the October 31st deadline! 🎓📖

Hello Parents,

Your pictures are posted online to access your child's private gallery. You can easily access your pictures by clicking on the direct link that was sent to your email/text.

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)

Direct Link: TWELVE BRIDGES ELEMENTARY FALL 2026-2027

OR

Go to https://billsmithphoto.com

Select View/Order Sports & Event Photos from the "View My Images” dropdown menu

Select TWELVE BRIDGES ELEMENTARY FALL 2026-2027

Select your package

Order Questions? Call or Text (916)749-1026 (Press 1 if calling) or email services@billsmithphoto.com

Driveline and Traffic Reminders

Please keep the area marked in red (corner of Eastridge and Twelve Bridges Dr.) clear.

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

We need ROAR Store volunteers to help make our ROAR Store a success!

What does ROAR stand for?

What would volunteers do?

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 voicemail at 916-434-5220
• You can email mpisik@wpusd.org
• 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.**

The Placer County District Attorney is partnering with schools to help raise awareness of two important online safety initiatives: AppSafe and Guard Against the (Groom)ing. These educational campaigns are designed to equip parents with the knowledge and tools needed to help protect children from online exploitation, recognize warning signs of grooming and encourage safe and informed technology use.

• 1 minute informational video link: click here
• AppSafe Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/AppSafe
• Guard Against the (Groom)ing Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/Guard

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.

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 - Maritza Pisik mpisik@wpusd.org

Health Clerk - Tera Props tprops@wpusd.org

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: Click here to pay for the 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!

At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 10th, the Board took official action to restrict elementary and middle school e-bike use to Class 1 ONLY. Included below is the language from the updated board policy and administrative regulation. We will continue to work in collaboration with the Lincoln Police Department and site administration on education efforts surrounding this new policy change.

BP/AR 5142.2 - Safe Routes to School Programs

Note: on AR 5142.2 Safe Routes to School Programs, the following new language is being added to Section "3. Enforcement strategies to deter unsafe behaviors of drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, such as:"

c. Monitoring to ensure that students who bicycle to school or who use skateboards, skates, or nonmotorized scooter wear helmets in accordance with Vehicle Code 21212

i. Elementary and middle school students are prohibited from operating or storing electronic scooters or Class 2 electric bicycles on District Campuses

ii. Only Class 1 (pedal-assist) e-bikes and non-motorized scooters may be brought onto and stored on elementary and middle school campuses in designated areas.

iii. Students who violate this provision may be subject to disciplinary action consistent with District Policy and California Education Code.

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Questions? Please contact us at TBEPTC@gmail.com.

Together, we make a difference!

Everyone is welcome, and no volunteering or time commitment is required!

• $35 Membership: Includes an exclusive TBE PTC Member T-shirt
• $25 Membership: Membership only; no T-shirt included
• Member perk: Discounted Harvest Festival and School Dance tickets

Your membership helps support student programs, enrichment opportunities, school events, and resources for TBE students and staff.