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The Howl  for the Week of November 3, 2011

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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA


Dear TPCA Families !
 

Foundations of Great Classical Education Training Invitation
  

November 7:   8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. East Campus Media Room
November 14: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. East Campus Media Room
Twin Peaks High School staff, administration and the Board of Directors invite all
 interested parents to attend a two day training on the principles of classical education,
 liberal and civics education
Participants can attend one, two or all of the offered sessions. Parents can apply this to volunteer time. If you are interested, please contact Marge Larsen in the East Campus Office
 at 303-772-7286, ext 56906
For Sample Agenda please click on Classical Education
 
The Character Trait of the Week is Respect
Respect yourself by expecting your best....Respect others by accepting who they are......Respect property by following rules
Elementary Discussion Starter: Have I been able to let someone know that I accept them for who they are?

Middle School Discussion Starter: Am I expecting the best from myself of which I am capable? How can I reach beyond what I think is possible?


High School Discussion Starter: Can I practice respect for rules even when I disagree? How can I get better at speaking respectfully to those in authority?

High School Students SERVICE LEARNING HOUR LOGS need to be documented and turned in!  Forms are available in the Counseling Office, the front desk or right here. To download please click on

Service Learning Hours

 

 

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.


8th Grade

Career Exploration Unit will soon be arriving in the 8th grade Technology class. Be on the lookout to have some interesting topics of discussion with your 8th grader and plan to attend their presentation day.

Are you interested in helping out with the annual Twin Peaks Career Fair? Last year our inaugural Fair was a success, and we anticipate it getting better, especially with the addition of our high school! To help begin organizing this event for the spring, contact

Lori West at west_lori@svvsd.org.

School Events

11/3 OM Grade 5

 Parents Meeting 

 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

11/4 Colonial day Grade 4

 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

11/4 Kindergarten

 Field Trip  (Tobias)

12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

11/4 Visit form Navy Veteran  Grade 2

12:45 p.m. -  2:00 p.m.

11/4 Smart Jeans Day

11/6 Daylight Saving

Time End

Set clocks back 1 hour

11/7 Girl Scout Troop 2009 Meeting

3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

11/8 Math Tutoring

 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

11/8 Book Study

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

11/9 Holiday Lunch

11/14-11/18 6 grade Outdoor Educational Trip

11/ 21 - 11/25  Thanksgiving Break

NO SCHOOL

 

 

MEETINGS

 

11/3 Board Meeting

7:00 p.m.

WC Media Room

 

11/8 Faculty Committee

7::00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WC Conference Room

SPORTS EVENTS 

11/3 Little League BB Practice

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 

11/3 MS Girls Basketball info meeting at 3:05 p.m in the gym

 

11/3 MS Boys Basketball Scrimmage @ Lyons 6 and 7 Grades at 3:30 p.m.

 

11/7 MS Boys Basketball Home game vs BCD

at 4:00 p.m.

 

11/9 MS Boys Basketball game @ Flagstaff at 3:30 p.m.

 

11/10 MS Boys Basketball  Home  vs Faith Baptist

at 4:00 p.m.

 

 

The following students were inducted into the

National Junior Honor Society for 2011-2012.

Congratulations to:

Christopher Ashworth

Courtney Ashworth

Jennifer Ashworth

Jake Austin

Kaley Banuelos

Rylee Castleberry

Delaney Christopher

Kela Fetters

Rowan Gonder

Venus Gonder

Jack Haggquist

Jessie Harrison

Smritee Karmacharya

Sean Ledingham

Amy Nguyen

Elizabeth Qiu

Rothavie Toum

Joseph Wanninger

 

 

 

 

 SCHOOL CLOSINGS

TPCA follows the St. Vrain Valley School District's decision about unscheduled school closings. 

Although SVVSD has scheduled late start days every first Wednesday of the month,  

TPCA does  not observe late start days.

SVVSD officials have stated that a decision will be made by 5:00 AM regarding school closure.

Once there is a decision made about opening school, there would not be a early release.

Please check the District's website at www.stvrain.k12.co.us for immediate updates and information on closures. 

In addition, you may check local television and radio stations who broadcast school closure information.

The District will also provide a recorded message on its Emergency News Line at

303-682-7387.

 

The Middle School Student Leaderhip Council

will be conducting a schoolwide community service project, called Pennies for Patients.

This program collects spare change which directly finances cancer treatments for children and youth in the Rocky Mountain region and provides money for leukemia research. Your student will be receiving a collection box to bring home soon!
We are looking forward to your support! 
Would you like to help with this effort?
Please contact Lori West at
For more info: 
Link for 
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STUDENT FEES PAST DUE

 

If your family has not paid for Student Fees yet, please be aware that they are outstanding at this time.

As a reminder, this year the $100 student fee applies to all students. 

Student fees for Free Lunch qualified are reduced to $50 (50% discount) and Reduced Lunch qualified are $75 (25% discount). 

Fees must be paid by 11/18/2011 to avoid Parent Portal access being disabled and student Progress Reports/Report Cards being withheld.

Please contact

Michele Mansanares in the Business Office to schedule payments.

Thank You

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!

 

TPCA Giving Tree

Organized by the TPCA PTO
More about the GIVING TREE, please click on

HELP 2nd  Grade!!!

 

We need clean, small baby jars ASAP.

Please, take them to Mrs. Kempkes` room (113).

Thank you.

 

                                                               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!
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Please print, fill out and send this form and money with your student by: Friday, November 4.
Student's Name ________________________    
Grade ____

Price: Adult $3.00 x       ______   =          $_________

Children      $2.50 x       ______   =          $ _________

Total:          Guest          ______   =          $ _________

To print please CLICK on Holiday Lunch
 
 
 
The 6th Annual PTO No Bake Sale Fundraiser
 
We're heading into the LAST  WEEK of our Annual No Bake Sale Fundraiser. Currently, we aren't half way to our $25,000 Goal! 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.

Please print out the No Bake Sale Donation Form, and get those "Dough-Nations" brought in. You can also request donations from your friends and family. Your donation is tax deductible. Additional Paper Donation Forms and the Program Overview are available on the PTO Table in the Front Lobby.

Thank You!

TPCA PTO
 
To download the form, please CLICK on  NBS Donation Form
Contact Information:
Administration:
BJ Buchmann, Principal               email
Danielle Feeney, Asst. Principal   email
Mic Finn, Dean of Students          email
 
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

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"