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The Howl for the Week of
January 26, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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In This Issue
- Online Payments
- Parent/Teacher Conference Time
- YMCA
- Web Site Improvement
- Free TPCA Stickers
- Middle School Advisory
- Corrected Re-enrollment form
- HS Fees
- Borrowed Clothing
- Elections
- Books needed
- Reading Challenge
- College Information
- Medications and School
- Box Tops
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RE-ENROLLMENT
FORMS
DUE TOMORROW!
For more please click | | Re-enrollment form | | |
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ELECTION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The election for the Board of Directors is February 9 and 10 during conferences. Please see the attached summitted questionnaires. Any questions please email Nikki Stevenson at nikkiastevenson@msn.com
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Colorado Dental Association's
annual
Give Kids a Smile Day
NEXT FRIDAY, February3.
This is an annual program that offers FREE dental care to KIDS from low-income families without dental insurance or a way to afford dental care.
For more information about this program please click on
Give Kids a Smile Day | | |
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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE TIME
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Thursday, February 9,
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 10,
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To download the document please click on
P/T Conference
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PARENTS
We would like every student to return next year and want to reserve their seat before the
January 31, 2012
Public Lottery meeting.
Remember to turn in your
Intent to Re-enroll form
this week! | | | |
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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, January 27.
Lost and Found is located beneath the Dress Code display in the front lobby. Additionally we have another corner for more valuable items. You can see these items by asking the Front office staff.
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GT STUDENT/PARENT
WORKSHOP | |
For more information please download the document | |
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AFTER SCHOOL
MS ADVISORY
Started last week
For more please click on |
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MS ATHLETICS
Congratulations to MS Girls and Boys basketball teams.
They had two great seasons culminating in great games at the district tournaments.
Way to go Timberwolves!
We also wanted to thank all the coaches and parents for their support.
We are looking forward to co-ed soccer and Track & Field in the spring
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BOOKS NEEDED
Research shows that when a child has access to a variety and abundance of books along with sustained time to read, their reading performance and motivation to engage in reading improve. Our K-3rd grade teachers are in need of gently used (or new!) books to improve their classroom library selections. If you have gently used or new books that your child does not use anymore, our teachers and students would benefit immensely from these treasures. Books can be sent to the following contacts to be distributed among their grade levels:Kindergarten-Mrs. Gardunio
First grade-Mrs. CasanuevaSecond grade-Mrs. Jarvis
Third grade-Mrs. Higgins
Thank you for your donations. | |
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Character Trait of the Week:
Keep promises, build trust by following through on your words and commitments.
Trustworthiness  | | |
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HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS BUILDERS
To see more please click on
HS Success Builders | | |
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Lori West
Parents
Here's a link to an informative article on adolescent brain development
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COLLEGE INFORMATION
High School Students and Families, Did you know it's not too early to begin thinking about colleges? Here is a great opportunity right nearby to learn about Colorado Mountain College. They have multiple campuses, multiple degrees and certifications, and will help your student also pursue Colorado adventure living. Check out this link below and let me know if you will be attending.
Colorado Mountain College
Also check out College Goal February 12 at Front Range Community College
College Goal
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READING CHALLENGE
OUR KIDS
AND
TEACHERS ARE
AMAZING! | | |
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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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SCHOOL EVENTS
1/26 Lottery Meeting
6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
1/27 Dress of Choice Day
1/31 Lottery | | |
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HS SPORTS
1/28 Boys Basketball Tournament at Mead HS
TPCAHS vs Mead 8:00 a.m.
TPCAHS vs Estes Park 11:00 a.m. | | |
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YEARBOOKS
2011-2012
Soft cover $25
Hard cover $30
Please make your yearbook checks payable to TPCA.
Get those order forms turned in to your student`s first hour teacher! | | |
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1/31 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletics Committee
1/31 WC Media Center
6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Board of Directors
Work Session Meeting
2/1 WC Conference Room
8:00 am
Marketing Committee
2/1 WC Conference Room 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Technology Committee
2/1 WC Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PTO Meeting
2/2 WC Conference Room
2:15 p.m.
Latin Subcommittee
2/2 WC Media Center
7:00 a.m.
Curriculum Committee
2/2 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting | | |
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BORROWED CLOTHING
If your student has borrowed clothing from the Health Office, please wash and return the items as soon as possible.
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Remember to use and reload your King Soopers Cards to support the PTO.
Funds earned support our teachers, students and family activities. | |
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HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS
Please pay HS fees separately.
When making payments for your high school student's fees, please ensure that the cash or check payment does not include fees for your elementary or middle school students.
Also, since we maintain separate accounts for high school, we ask that you bring your payment (check or exact cash) directly to the high school office east campus.
You are also welcome to pay online through Revtrak
This will help us credit student fees more efficiently and reduce the chances of error.
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YMCA
The YMCA offers early release day programs on site at TPCA, for all early release days. You do not need to be a member to sign up for these! Simply visit the YMCA website longmontymca.org
and print out a registration form, then return it to the Child Care Director, Giselle Lehmann, or drop it off in the cafeteria after school. If you have any questions regarding these programs, or want to pick up a registration form in person, please stop by the cafeteria after school, or call Giselle Lehmann @
(720) 652-4731.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you | | |
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From the Music Department
The music department is still in need of Room Hosts for our annual Solo & Ensemble Festival.
The event will take place on Thursday, February 23 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Room Hosts monitor the entrances so performances have few interruptions. They also assist our adjudicators with staying on schedule. Please contact Brett Johnson if you are interested:
johnson_brett@svvsd.org | | |
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Teens can apply for summer jobs with Boulder County Youth Corps Boulder County residents ages 14-17 can now apply for summer jobs with the Youth Corps. Girls especially are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online and at counseling offices in schools. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 30. The Youth Corps offers one of the best first job opportunities available in Boulder County. Up to 160 teenagers will be hired to work 30 hours a week, Monday through Thursday, from June 18 to August 8 on a variety of community service projects. Projects will include such activities as thinning forests, building trails, constructing fences and doing historic preservation and landscaping. Corps members will earn a starting hourly wage of $7.64, with the possibility of earning a $100 bonus at the end of the program based on merit and strong attendance. Teens who have worked for the Corps in past years can earn up to $8.14 an hour. "Youth Corps was an awesome opportunity for me to learn new things about our environment and myself" one of last summer`s Corps members said of the experience. For more information or to download an application, visit www.BoulderCounty.org/YouthCorps. | | | |
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MEDICATIONS AND SCHOOL
The Health Office cannot administer medication to students without a Permission to Medicate Form completed and signed by both parent and physician. Also, students may not carry medication to or from school without a physician granting them permission to carry medication.
You can find more information about the SVVSD policies regarding medication by visiting http://www.twinpeakscharter.org/elementary/health | |
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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
NOW ACCEPTS PAYMENTS ONLINE!
We are excited to announce that parents can now pay school fees through our new Twin Peaks Charter Academy Web Store! Parents can make payments online while at their home or work,
any time of the day. It takes just a few minutes to make an online payment using a VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover credit or debit card.
TO MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT
- Go to the TPCA website, www.twinpeakscharter.org
- Click the "Elementary", "Middle School", or "High School" tab at top of page.
- Click the "Pay Fees Online" link on the left-hand side bar in blue.
- You will then be directed to the Twin Peaks Charter Academy Web Store where you will be able to select the appropriate fees payment.
Payments will be processed on a secure site powered by RevTrak
Click here http://twinpeakscharter.revtrak.net for more detailed instructions on making your
online payment on the TPCA Web Store. Visit www.RevTrak.com to learn more about our new online payment processor. Payments will soon be accepted on site at the Front Office on both
West and East Campuses.
If you need further assistance or have any questions, please contact
TPCA's Bookkeeper, Michele Mansanares @ (303) 772-7286 ext. 57009. | | | |
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Infinite Campus Tips
Many parents have been calling in to say that either they or their student cannot access Infinite
Campus. Here are some things to consider:
1) Are you using the correct username and password? If you try to log in three times, your
account will automatically be disabled. Please write down your username and password and leave
it in a safe place. If you have lost it, please contact Beverly Weinberg.
2) Do you have any outstanding fees? Contact Michele Mansanares in the business/finance
office to find out if this is why your IC is disabled, and to set up payment options.
3) If #1 and #2 are not the issue, please contact Beverly Weinberg. She will need to contact the
district to remedy the problem.
IC is not a planner so it won't show future assignments. All elementary and middle school
students received planners in August (or when they enrolled), and high school students have the option to purchase planners. Please encourage and work with your child to use the planner to
track assignments.
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Flagstaff Academy is doing a great job of collecting their Box Tops!
Collect and turn in your Box Tops for Education to support TPCA.
Contact your friends, families and coworkers to see if they will help you collect.
The school that collects the most Box Tops by the end of the year will get a treat from the opposing school.
To win a popcorn party for your class,turn your Box Tops in by February 18.
All Box Tops turned in count towards both contests.
If you have any questions, contact our volunteer
Box Tops Coordinator
Marni Cherniss
at (303) 485-0146 or
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FREE TPCA STICKERS FOR YOUR VEHICLE
It is time to begin recruiting students for the
2012-2013 school year!
We need everyone's help in the month of January to bring in new students.
If you are willing to put a sticker on your car, please stop by the office and pick up your sticker today. If you know someone who is looking for a new school please invite them to attend our
Admission Informational Meeting on
Thursday, January 26, 2012
in the Commons,
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
SPREAD THE WORD! | | |
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 WEB SITE IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED!
The Marketing committee invites you to TOUR our new WEB SITE!
More information, Great Pictures, and Easier Navigation.
The Admissions Tab now has the Lottery forms for your friends and neighbors to fill out ONLINE!
Our Students are highlighted through photos and links to teacher pages and sports pages.
For more information about upcoming events please refer to our NEW website: www.twinpeakscharter.org.
The Contact lists is now located as a menu item under the appropriate tab on the TPCA website,
as well as under the main "contact us" menu item which is found under "about us". | | |
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Contact Information:
Administration:
BJ Buchmann, Principal emailDanielle Feeney, Asst. Principal emailMic Finn, Dean of Students email
Board of Directors:
Robert DuBois, President
Wendy Allen, Vice President
Nikki Stevenson, Secretary
Kathy DeMatteo, Member
Don Young, Treasurer
Mark Newson, 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" |
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