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The Howl for the Week of October 20, 2011 |
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 20 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Elementary scheduled with teacher and Grades 6-10 student led conferences.
Friday, October 21 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Elementary scheduled with teacher and Grades 6-10 student led conferences.
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ASTRONOMY NIGHT
BIG THANK YOU!
Thanks to each and everyone of you that helped to make it happen. Our best estimate is that we had over 700 people in attendance. That's more than three times the number in previous years. All the parents and especially the kids seemd to have a good time, and they probably even learned a little bit along the way.
Special thanks to Ball and SWRI for sponsoring, to our speakers who took time to prepare and deliver outstanding talks, and to the Boulder Astronomy and Space Society for hosting a fantastic telescope party.
A big thank you also goes to our parent volunteers, and to the TPCA school staff for their enthusiasm, and support of the event. It was a tremendous team effort and it paid off big time. It was a pleasure working with all of you.
Cheers,
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Picture retakes are October 28. Students who need a retake need to bring back their original photos and complete a retake form that will be available in both the east and west campus front offices. Any students who were not at school on September 30,will need to report to the commons area when called over the intercom. |
Dear Parents of this year's new students: If you have not yet completed a New Parent Survey, we would like to hear from you! You can submit your input via Survey Monkey through tomorrow, 10/21/11. (See email sent to you on 10/6/11 for link). Otherwise, please submit your printed form to either the West or East campus reception desk while you are here for Parent/Teacher conferences. Thank you!
BJ Buchmann, Principal | |
The music department is always welcoming donations of woodwind, brass, and string instruments. Pianos are especially desired at this time! Please contact Brett Johnson if you would like to make a contribution at johnson_brett@svvsd.org. | |
ATTENTION PARENTS
With Quarter 1 report cards we are providing household statements for any unpaid fees.
Please remember that this year the $100 student fee applies to all students.
Student fees for Free Lunch qualified are reduced to $50
(a 50% discount) and Reduced Lunch qualified are $75
(a 25% discount).
Please contact the Business Office if you have any questions about your statement.
Thank You.
Business Office | |
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Washington DC
8th grade Parents/Guardians
The last day to register your child for the Washington DC Trip is on October 25. For registration packets and info contact Mrs. Balster @ balster_andrea@svvsd.org. | |
From the Health Office Thank you so much for all of the donations that have poured in from our dedicated parents! It has truly been a generous show of support and is very appreciated. Your donations have literally FILLED our cabinets! If there are parents that still want to donate to the health office, the only thing that we still need is KLEENEX. When the cold and flu season hits we will go through our stash of tissues very quickly! Be sure to write your donation on your volunteer card in the lobby on the west side of the building. Again, thank you! Kathy Coombe Health Clerk |
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 | |
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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! | |
Attendance Marks on Report CardsFirst Quarter report cards will be coming out soon! Parents often wonder about all of the "T"s that show up on report cards. Any time a student comes late, leaves early, or is gone for part of the day, that time is recorded as part of their attendance. When Infinite Campus pulls that data into report cards, it records all of them as a "T." If you ever have specific questions about your student's attendance, or would like to see their attendance, please let me know. Brandie Yeutter, Attendance Clerk or 720-494-3606 | |
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Your child's class has been invited to walk a mile as an activity for Make A Difference Day, and in honor of this year's
11-11-11 Veteran's Day.
Mrs. Mills 2nd Grade IA, is hosting a fundraiser for the Vail Veterans Program and appreciates all students keeping her company for a mile of her 250 mile trek! If you would also like to donate to this cause, Mrs. Mills has included TPCA as an official "team member". Please visit her fundraising link at: http://www.crowdrise.com/11-11-11/fundraiser/Jenny Mills.Thanks to all the TPCA students who participate!" | |
Disclaimer
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.
We work toward communicating various types of information in a timely manner. | |
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Lost and Found | | Please remind your student to check the lost and found area. All remaining items will be discarded at the end of the day Friday, October 28. Lost and Found is located beneath the Dress Code display in the front lobby. |
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MS EVENTS
10/26 MS Boys Basketball game @ Heritage at 3:30 p.m.
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HS EVENTS
10/25 HS Volleyball home game vs Peak to Peak at 4:00 p.m.
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SCHOOL EVENTS
10/20 Mandatory Parent/Teacher Conferences/Early release
at 1:00 p.m.
10/20 Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
West Campus Cafeteria
10/21 Mandatory Parent/Teacher Conferences/Early Release
at 1:00 p.m.
10/21 New Family Roundup 1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. West Campus Media Room (Library)
10/26 Awards Assemblies
6 - 11:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
K-2 - 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
3-5 - 1:55 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
7-8 - 2:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
10/27 Talent Show 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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MEETINGS
Thursday, October 20
7:00 p.m. West Campus Media Room
Board of Directors meeting
Friday, October 21
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. West Campus Media Room
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. West Campus Media Room
New Parent Round-up with
Mr. Buchmann
Wednesday, November 2
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East Campus Conference Room
PTO Meeting |
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Twin Peaks Charter Cafeteria
Holiday Lunch
Guest Ticket Order
You and your family are cordially invited to join your
student for our Holiday Meal.
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Menu: Turkey and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes,
Stuffing, Dinner Roll, Pumpkin Cake,
Cranberry sauce, Fruit,
Vegetable and Milk.
Time: Kindergarten - 10:50 a.m.
1st grade - 10:55 a.m.
2nd grade - 11:10 a.m.
3rd grade - 11:20 a.m.
4th & 5th - 11:45 a.m.
6th & 7th - 12:50 p.m.
8th - 10th - 12:35 p.m.
Your ticket will come home with your student.
You must present your ticket on November 9 to
receive the meal.
Unused tickets are not refundable.
If you have questions, please call Ana Cramer,
Kitchen Manager at 720-494-3605
We look forward to serving you!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please print, fill out and send this form and money with your student by Friday, October 21.
Student's Name ________________________
Grade ____
Price: Adult $3.00 x ______ = $_________
Children $2.50 x ______ = $ _________
Total: Guest ______ = $ _________
To print please CLICK Holiday Lunch |
Parents
I'd like to welcome your student(s) new to the computer lab for 2nd quarter! Thank you for the opportunity to teach your student(s) more about using computers.
In class we will be using a site called portaportal.com.
This website is where I keep all of my favorite websites. Students are welcome to visit at home.
The guest access login password is: ssandman78
You are also welcome to visit my website at https://sites.google.com/a/svvsd.org/mrssandman/
and see what is happening in class. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
sandman_sandra@svvsd.org
Ms. Sandman
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Remember to turn in your Box Tops by tomorrow
October 21, and your class could win a popcorn party!
Look for Box Tops on products you already buy. Be sure to register at www.boxtops4education.com and track our progress.
Ford and Box Tops for Education have an exciting new program:
*Earn 5 eBoxTops® for each Ford video you watch - up to 25 eBoxTops total if you watch all five videos. Watch videos from October 1 - December 1, 2011. Limit 5 videos per e-mail address.
*Earn 10 eBoxTops when you request a Ford vehicle brochure. Request a brochure from October 1 - December 1, 2011. Redeem the code by March 31, 2012.
*Earn 250 eBoxTops with the purchase of any new Ford vehicle. Purchase vehicle from October 1 - December 1, 2011. Redeem the code by March 31, 2012.
Ford is also giving away 250,000 Bonus Box Tops in the Ford Drives Box Tops Sweepstakes. Register now and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of several prize amounts. Share the sweepstakes with friends to earn more entries. Sweepstakes ends December 1, 2011.
For more information go to www.forddrivesboxtops.com
If you have any questions, contact our volunteer Box Tops Coordinator Marni Cherniss at (303) 485-0146 or marnierin@msn.com. |
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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
The match will be in the HS gym.
Wednesday, October 19 - Sports Day
Dress like your favorite sports team--pro, college, or high school.
Thursday, October 20 - Crazy Hair and Hat Day
Conference Day: Students Released at 1:00 p.m. K -10
Friday, October 21 - 80's Dress Day
Neon colors, big hair, big ties, parent`s high school clothes, etc.
Conference Day: Students Released at 1:00 p.m. K -10
Monday, October 24 - Super Hero, Fictional, or Non-Fictional Character Day
Dress like your favorite super hero or 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 Peaks Charter High School
Homecoming Dance
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 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. $12 ticket charge per person and go on sale during HS lunch hour October 10-21.
Dessert, drinks, sweet and salty snacks will be provided
(Sprite,Root Beer, and 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. |
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Attention all Timberwolves with talent
and their families and friends!
The 4-10 Grade Talent Show is almost here!
The show will take place in the Commons on Thursday, October 27 from 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. for 4-6 grade student performances and 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for 7-10 grade performances. The results from Wednesday's October 19 auditions will be posted during conferences on Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st. More details about the big night will be given to those who are selected to perform.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Freeman,
Mr. Johnson, or Mr. Triplett.
We're so excited for you to share what you can do! |
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Foundations of a Great Classical Education
Training at Twin Peaks and invitation to Parents and Community Members
Twin Peaks high school staff, administration, and BOD
members are inviting interested parents to attend a two day training on the principles of classical education, liberal and
civics education.
Ridgeview Classical staff, Dr. Terrance Moore and Erik Anderson will be conducting the training as part of
a grant from the Daniels Foundation.
The training will be held November 7 and November 14
in the East Campus Media Center from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. As a new classical education high school, it is
important that Twin Peaks Charter High School have
correct modeling, training and support of current practices
as we work to establish a quality classical education high school.
Participants can attend one, two or all of the offered
sessions. Some of the sessions included in this training
will be the following; "Discussion of Thomas Jefferson
and E.D Hirsch," "Undoing Dewey,""Knowing What
Progressive Education is and How to Avoid it," "Teaching a Historical Document," "Teaching Great Texts," etc...
If you are interested, please contact Marge Larsen in the
East Campus Office @ 303-772-7286 Ext: 56906
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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
- 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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The music department is looking for parent volunteers to monitor hallways outside classrooms at the Holiday Band Concert on Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. and also at
the Holiday Choir Concert on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. With the expansion of our school, supervision has become a greater need at special events, and we need watchful eyes to deter and report misbehavior.
for more information.
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Parents if you have not opened an Infinite Campus parent, portal account, you can still do so by contacting Beverly Weinberg at weinberg_beverly@svvsd.org.
IC Parent Portal allows you and your child to keep abreast of their current academic progress.
If you have an account, some features to be aware of include:
At the top of the page, "switch student" allows you to change among the children you have enrolled in St.Vrain schools.
Clicking on "schedule" allows you to see your child's schedule. By clicking on a course title, you can link to your child's grades for that course. By clicking on a teacher's name you can link to their email. You must be on a student to see these items.
IC also allows you to see fees owed, attendance for your child, print missing assignment reports and schedules, and more! |
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Bake Club
Session I Session II
October 28 February 14
November 16 March 20
December 14 April 17
Would you like to develop your child's fraction and measurement skills in a fun learning environment?
Then join Bake Club!
Bake Club is open to 4th and 5th graders.
The cost is $15 per session. Sign up for either session one or session two. A maximum of fifteen students per session
will be admitted. Registration will begin October 3 and
will be on a first come, first served basis in Mrs. Ingram`s classroom #217.
Classes will begin at 3:10 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
We will meet in the cafeteria. | |
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KING SOOPERS RE-LOADABLE GIFT CARDS!
I've had several requests from parents that aren't able to come in and buy their
card(s), so I'm happy to announce that you can now order your card(s) and they will come home in Thursday Folders!
Return the form with payment to the Front (West) Office by end of the school day Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Cards will come home the following week. Cards are $5.00, and have a $5.00 balance on them. You can load and re-load (up to $500 each time) as often as you'd like at any King Soopers/City Market Store!
You can use them at the register for your normal purchases AND at the Fuel Centers!!
YOU CAN re-load them using your Credit Card, so you'll earn your Credit Card Points!
YOU DO still use your Sooper Card at the register, so you'll earn your Fuel Points!TPCA earns a 5% Rebate for EVERY DOLLAR loaded/re-loaded on your card! Cards can also be purchased for Friends and Family to use! It's a great way for your friends and family to help support the students at TPCA.
We have sold over 100 cards since August 17 and have had over $11,000 in loads on them! Many thanks to the people who have purchased them and have been remembering to LOAD THEM and USE THEM!
Several purchased cards have not had any activity. Please remember to load them and
use them every time you visit King Soopers.
Questions? Contact Mike Rose, 303-776-1056 or longmontroses@aol.com
To download the order form please click on King Soopers Cards |
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The 6th Annual PTO No Bake Sale Fundraiser
We're heading into the last three weeks of our Annual No Bake Sale Fundraiser. Currently, we have raised almost $5000.00, but we still have a long way to go to hit our goal of $25,000.
The funds we raise directly support the STUDENTS, STAFF, TEACHERS and THE CAMPUS.
We will graciously accept donations throughout the year.
We will end the No Bake Sale Drive on November 10, so that we can order/deliver the participation prizes, as well
as the prize drawings. Donation Forms came home several weeks ago. Additional
forms are available on the PTO Table in the Lobby Area.
Thank You!
TPCA PTO
Next PTO Meeting
Wednesday, November 2
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. East Campus, Conference Room | | | |
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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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