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The Howl for the Week of October 6, 2011 |
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Astronomy Night 2011
When: Thursday, October 13
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Twin Peaks Charter Academy, 340 South Sunset Street, Longmont, CO
FREE EVENT
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Picture Taking Friends and Family of Twin PeaksIf you have pictures that you would like to be considered for the yearbook, please access the community upload site below. Thank you. Please note that submitted pictures may or may not be used. Code: SXSUQO | |
Parents of the sixth gradersPlease be sure to attend the OUTDOOR EDUCATION meeting October 20, 6:00 p.m. in the upstairs library. For more information, please contact Mr.Bean bean_doug@svvsd.org | |
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Smart Jeans Day!!!!
Our Second Smart Jeans Day is Coming!!!
Date: October 7, 2011
Smart Jeans Day raises money to help purchase technology for the school.
The cost is one dollar per child. You can pre-pay $ 8 per child for the year. If you choose this option please include each child's first and last name and teacher's name with payment.
Mark your calendars: First Friday of each month will be Smart Jeans Day!!!!
Uniform Dress is still required for shirts, belts and shoes. We are not able to offer refunds if your child is unable to participate at anytime.
Thank you for helping the PTO raise money for technology by supporting Smart Jeans Day!!!
Susan Jordak
Susanjordak@aol.com
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Yearbook orders
Early yearbook orders (soft cover = $20 and hard cover = $24) will be accepted until November 18. After that date, the regular price of the soft cover will be $25 and hard cover will be $30. Please make your yearbook checks payable to TPCA .
Get those order forms turned in to your student's first hour teacher soon! | |
Each week, we strive to give you the best and most informative Howl and Volunteer Newsletter.
Articles are submitted to us from teachers, staff, parent volunteers and area businesses or agencies.
At times there may be incorrect grammar or misspellings.
Please forgive us.
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Drive Line Safety and Efficiency:
Parents,
Thanks for your continued support and cooperation in making the Drop Off/Pick Up process operate efficiently. We continue to monitor the process and hopefully find ways to improve it. From time to time we will put Helpful hints in the HOWL:
- Please pull up as far as possible in the line before stopping to drop off/pick up your student(s).
- Encourage your student to be ready to leave/enter the vehicle quickly.
- When exiting the drive line please do so Cautiously and Slowly.
- Please follow the traffic flow patterns as you enter and leave the site.
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5TH AND 6TH GRADE 2011-12 SKI PASSPORTS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
5TH GRADE PASSPORT
For the past 15 years, nearly 200,000
families have participated in Colorado Ski Country USA's 5th Grade Passport Program.
This year, Colorado Ski Country USA's 5th Grade Passport Program provides participants with three free days of skiing or snowboarding at each of our 21 member resorts. Ski all 63 days or just a few; the 5th Grade Passport is still the best value in Colorado
6TH GRADE PASSPORT
Your kid's in 6th grade, not 5th? No problem. Colorado Ski Country USA's 6th Grade Passport Program provides
participants with four days of skiing or snowboarding at each of our 21 member resorts for a mere $99. That amounts to 84 awesome days on the slopes for a mere $1.20 per day. There is not a better deal on the planet for 6th graders.
Parent volunteers are checking into a possible Twin Peaks
Ski Day sometime in January at Eldora Ski Resort. More information forthcoming, and please visit;
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MS EVENTS
10/8 TPCA CC Meet @ Erie Invitational at 8:00 a.m.
10/8 Patriot Meet @ Mead HS at 9:00 am
10/11 MS CC Meet @ BCD at 4:00 p.m.
10/13 MS Soccer game @ Heritage at 4:00 p.m.
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10/13 Astronomy Night at 5:45 p.m.
10/13 First Quarter Music Program,
1-2 at 6:30 p.m., 3-4 at 7:30 p.m.
10/13 End of First Quarter
10/14 Profesional Development Day/No students |
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MEETINGS:
Tuesday, October 11
8:15 a.m. West Campus Conference Room
High School Athletics Committee
Tuesday, October 11 7:00 p.m. West Campus Conference Room Faculty Meeting Wednesday, October 12
5:30 p.m. West Campus Conference Room
Finance Committee |
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From the Health OfficeHello TPCA Parents! The Health Office has been a busy place already this year! A few of you have already popped your heads in our door and asked how you can help, and I appreciate your willingness to provide for our students here at Twin Peaks. I do have several items that the Health Office is in need of and would appreciate donations.
Gallon & quart sized Ziplock bags New large boys or girls underwear, washed Crackers (Zesta or Premium brand for our Nut allergy students) Bottle of Children's Tylenol or Ibuprofen Girls socks (White)
Juice boxes If you donate items, please let Bevery Weinberg donation is worth, and she will apply it toward your time, treasure and talent hours. Thanks so much, Kathy Coombe |
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Reading challennge
TPCA will be having a reading challenge again this year! Because students easily read 600,000 minutes last year, this year the challenge has been increased
to the 1,000,000 Minutes Reading Challenge. Students grades K-6 will participate in the reading challenge. The reading challenge will officially run
December 5 to February 24.
Our cost is estimated at $350 - $500 for student
incentives, materials, and prizes per classroom.
We are seeking to partner with local businesses in support of the 1,000,000 Minutes Reading Challenge. Invitation to come in and read to one of the winning classes.
Sponsor recognitions would consist of the following:
- Thank You article in the Howl for 3 weeks (our parent weekly newsletter)
- Banner in the school with the business name as a sponsor
- Personal letter
- Plaque to hang in the business
- Board recognition
- Public recognition on our TPCA marquis over a weekend
- Photo to send to local media
- Invitation to come in and read to one of the classes who are one of the winners
If you are a business owner, or work for a business that has funds available for donations, please
consider
sponsoring the 1,000,000 Minutes Reading Challenge.
For more information, contact Beverly Weinberg at ext. 57075, or email Weinberg_Beverly @svvsd.org. |
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Fall 2011 Parent/Teacher Conference Time at TPCA
Thursday, October 20, 2-8 p.m.
Friday, October 21, 2-7 p.m.
Dear TPCA Parents
Grades K-5 will have scheduled conferences.
Grades 6-10 , Specials and Electives will have open/student-led conferences that will enable
parents to attend at a time that is convenient and see all desired teaching staff in one location.
Middle School and Specials conferences will
be held in the Commons.
High School conferences will be held in the East Campus Media Center.
To schedule K-5 conferences, please indicate three
choices on the form in order of preference. This is a first-come, first- scheduled basis, so please return this paper by Wednesday, October 5.
Please understand that we do our best to accommodate families with more than one child and parents' schedules,
but unfortunately, it is impossible to provide everyone with their first choice. If we don't receive your request, you
will be scheduled in the remaining time slots.
Grades K - 5 (Your confirmed time(s) will be sent home October 13 in your child's Thursday folder.
For form please CLICK and download
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2011 TPCA Homecoming Overview
K-10 "Spirit Day" Schedule and Activities
October 19 - 25
Be part of the fun, excitement and daily Timberwolf school
spirit activities as Twin Peaks Charter Academy grows to an eventual K-12 Campus. This year we celebrate our
first High School Homecoming
week as we encourage all K-10 students and staff to
participate in each spirit day. Students are asked to dress in assigned spirit day attire or come in daily school uniform. Also, we encourage all students, parents and staff to attend the Volleyball match Tuesday,
October 25 at 4:00 p.m. against Peak-to-Peak High School. The match will be in the HS gym.
Wednesday, October 19 - Sports Day
Dress like your favorite sports team/college/pro/high school
Thursday, October 20 - Crazy Hair & Hat Day
Conference Day: Students Released at 1:00 K -10
Friday, October 21 - 80's Dress Day
Neon colors-Big Hair- Big Ties- parents HS clothes
Conference Day: Students Released at 1:00 K -10
Monday, October 24 - Super Hero &
Fictional/Non-Fictional Character Day
Dress like your favorite super hero or non/fictional character
Tuesday, October 25 - Green, White & Gold Day:
School Spirit Day
Come & Support our Lady Timberwolves:
Volleyball match @ 4:00 p.m. vs. Peak-to -Peak
*General Twin Peaks behavior and honor code applies to all students participating in spirit week. Where/when dress becomes excessive or an interruption to the
learning environment student will not be able to
participate and may be asked to change or leave campus. Administration will make the final determination if such need exists. |
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2011 Twin Peak Charter High School
Homecoming Over-View
Homecoming Theme: "A Night in the City"
(HS students only)
Twin Peaks students may bring one approved guest with signed approval form. Form is available from Ms. West and East Campus Office starting October 10.
Friday, October 21, HS Cafetorium Decoration
with students and parents 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Parents are encouraged to help decorate and bring needed props and "city lights" for supporting the theme. Volunteers are needed to assist staff in supervising the dance. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, October 22, Homecoming Dance
in High School Cafetorium
A Night in the City (Dance is for HS students only)
(8:00 pm - 11:00 pm) $12 ticket charge per person
Tickets go on sale during HS lunch hour, October 10 - 21.
Dessert, Drinks,Sweet & Salty Snacks Provided
(Sprite-Root-beer-Coke)
*General Twin Peaks behavior and honor code applies to all high school students participating in spirit week or
attending the dance. Where/when dress or behavior
becomes excessive or an interruption to the learning environment or activity, student(s) will not be able to participate and will be asked to change or leave campus. Administration will make the final determination if such need exists. |
The Character Pillar of the Week is CARINGElementary School Discussion Starter: Am I being caring at school to all my classmates and teachers? How can I be more caring? Middle School Discussion Starter: If I gossip about someone is that caring? How are caring and kindness similar? Am I showing it? High School Discussion Starter: Am I making an effort to include my classmates in my social circles at school? Can I think about how others may be feeling? Middle School:
Your Student Council Leadership Elections will be held October 12! If you are a candidate, you will be required to give a 2 minute speech. You are allowed to hang one handmade poster in the sixth grade hallway.
High School:
Test Day-October 12!
We will be testing in Period 4. (Block Day schedule). For Access next Wednesday you will report to Period 4 for your class AFTER you check in with your Access teacher for attendance. HOMECOMING!
The FIRST Homecoming Dance is October 22, 8-11 p.m. Come on out and celebrate this inaugrual event at TPCAHS. Would you like to bring an outside guest? You MUST fill out the attached form and return it to the Counseling Office. You may also pick up a copy of the Guest Permission at school.
Lori West School Counselor Twin Peaks Charter Academy 303.772.7286 ext: 57065 |
National Make-a-Difference Day October 22We are looking for parents to help small groups of students accomplish Service Learning Hours by participating in National Make-a-Difference Day. October 22 is a Saturday. If you are interested in organizing a project for HS students that day, please contact me. west_lori@svvsd.org | |
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THE 6th ANNUAL
TPCA PTO NO BAKE SALE HAS BEGUN !!!
This is our BIG, YEARLY Fundraising Drive! All we're asking for is cash donations! There is no selling, no inventory to deliver, and definitely NO BAKING! We hope to raise $25,000 this year and average around $40 per student. Any amount that your family is able to donate (tax deductible)
will help us tremendously! You can ask your friends and family to make a monetary contribution,
and many employers have a Matching Gifts Program. Every dollar counts! We will graciously
accept donations throughout the year.
We will end the No Bake Sale Drive on November 10 so that we can deliver the participation prizes and conduct the prize drawings. We have very cool prizes this year!
The funds we raise directly support the students, staff, teachers, and the campus.
The PTO financially assists and supports many functions and activities:
* Teacher/ Classroom Supplies
* Field Trip Assistance
* Volunteer Appreciation
* 6th Grade Outdoor Ed
* 8th Grade Graduation
* Family/Student Social Events
* Conference Meals
* As feasible, and as requested, we support all the various groups, clubs and teams....and
SO MANY other things during the year. The PTO is always open to input and suggestions from parents, and we strongly encourage you to come to our meetings! For additional information on
the No Bake Sale, or how to help the PTO, please contact any of the PTO Members! |
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Our Mission:
Twin Peaks Charter Academy provides students with the foundations of virtue and character, building cultural literacy through a rigorous, content-rich curriculum in an encouraging environment.
Our Legacy: "Academic Excellence" |
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Board of Directors:
Robert DuBois, President
Wendy Allen, Vice President
Nikki Stevenson, Secretary
Don Young, Treasurer
Mark Newson, Member
Kathy DeMatteo, Member
Jim Schauer, Member
Twin Peaks Charter Academy | 340 South Sunset Street | Longmont, Colorado 80501 |
303-772-7286
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