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The Howl for the Week of
February 9, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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- Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees Online
- Parent/Teacher Conference Time
- Counselor's Corner
- Usborne Book Fair
- Middle School Advisory
- HS Success Builders
- HS Fees
- Elections
- Box Tops
- King Soopers Gift Cards
- Summer Jobs
- Labels for Education
- Infinite Campus
- Health Office
- Art Show
- Pennies for Patients
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CSAP Changing to TCAP across the State & Twin Peaks
(Transitional Colorado Assessment Program)
It doesn't seem possible that the TCAP (known formerly as the CSAP) is right around the corner! As we at Twin Peaks prepare for this round of testing, parents can do the same. Please take note of the TCAP testing schedule when planning vacations, doctor's appointments, or other elective absences of any kind. Please plan around test days as all students in Grade 3 - 10 will be tested in the areas of Reading, Writing, Math and Science (5th, 8th, 10th). Grade 3 Schedule is listed below as students in Grade 3 are always assessed first, for reading.
Remaining test days for other grades will be March 12 - March 21. Make up days will be provided but again, these are not optimal testing conditions for students to perform at their best.
There are many ways to support your student for the events of test days: providing a HEALTHY breakfast on testing days, ensuring your students have a full night of sleep, and reminding them of the importance of the test. With your support our students will demonstrate their true potential.
February 28: Morning of Grade 3 Reading (Day 1)
February 29: Morning of Grade 3 Reading (Day 2)
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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 submitted questionnaires.
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TWIN PEAKS MS & HS
STUDENT - LED CONFERENCES
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information please click on the document
MS & HS Student-Led Conferences, FAQ | | |
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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE TIME
at TPCA
EARLY RELEASE
1:00 p.m.
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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.
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Usborne Book Fair!
Mark your calendar and stop by during conferences. The book fair will be held
February 8-10
in the
Twin Peaks High School library.
Teachers will receive free books based on the total amount spent from their class at the book fair. This is a huge help for classroom libraries!
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ART SHOW
Dear TPCA Community,
The TPCA Art Department would like to invite you to a Conference with an Artist Art Show during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Visit with our TPCA art students through an interactive exhibit. Learn about the artist work, techniques, and subject matter. First through Tenth grade student art work from Qaurters 2 and 3 will be on display. Stop by the elementary art room and enjoy!
Sincerely,
TPCA Art Department | | |
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TRANSITIONAL COLORADO
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Starting February 28
For more please click on document TCAP | | | |
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From the Health Office
We are in the busy season in the Health Office right now and our student's are quickly depleting our tissue reserves! If you are able to donate some Kleenex to our office, it would be greatly appreciated! If you do donate to the "cause" please remember to report the amount on your volunteer form in the front lobby of the West Campus.
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If you have IC bookmarked , please update the bookmark to the new address: https://ic.svvsd.org.
You can also connect to IC through the link provided on the TPCA website: TPCA website
For IC Tips, click here:
IC tips | | |
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PENNIES FOR PATIENTS
The total from the middle and high school classes was
$981.01.
Mrs. Whitmer's class won the homeroom competition. | | |
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AFTER SCHOOL
MS ADVISORY
STARTED
Monday: Science
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Spanish
and Social Studies
Thursday: English
From 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
For more please click on | |
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HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS BUILDERS
STARTED
Monday: Western Civilizations and Classical Literature
Wednesday: Spanish and Biology/Chemistry
Thursday: Mathematics
From 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
To see more please click on
HS Success Builders | | |
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2/14 WC Conference Room 8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
2/16 WC Conference Room
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Curriculum Committee
2/16 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors | | |
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HS SPORTS
2/18 Boys Basketball
hosting Skyline HS
D team 10:00 a.m. EC Gym
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We currently use Labels for Education to buy playground balls, jump ropes and other items for the kids to use during recess. To find which items count toward this, please click on to the Labels for Education link.
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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! | |
Deadline to turn
your orders is
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SCHOOL EVENTS
2/9 Book Fair
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2/9 Early Release 1:00 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conference
2/10 Book Fair
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2/10 Early Release 1:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conference
2/13 Field Trip 4th Grade
8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
2/13 Chess Club
3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
2/15 Rock Climbing
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | |
2/20 Presidents' Day
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8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Use the attached form to have your teachers recommend your next level of course work for high school. If you are attending Twin Peaks High School, you do NOT need to do this. Return forms to me ASAP!
You may also get a form from Mrs. Larsen at the front desk of the East Campus
To download the form please click
COURSE WORK
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Parents and Guardians:
To read some interesting articles on stress and the brain please click on the link below |
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The Character Trait of the Week is
CITIZENSHIP
Participate in your community, help those around you to have a better day. Uphold your duties.
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Mrs. West will be available during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the East Campus Cafetorium.
She is available to discuss the student aide course and the college preparation pathway under development at Twin Peaks High School.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
Click on the link for details:
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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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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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HS SPRING TRACK
HS Spring Track season is fast approaching....The first day of practice is February 27!
Registration packets are now available in the main office - east campus. Important reminders: Students need to submit a medical clearance form, signed by a physician within the past 12 months, and the participation fee may be paid by check (payable to Twin Peaks Charter Academy) or on line at http://twinpeakscharter.revtrak.net.
The complete packet needs to be returned to Marge Larsen, High school secretary, in the East campus main office by Thursday, February 23.
Any questions, contact Mrs. Larsen at 303-772-7286x56906 or Jeremy Hamlin,
HS Athletic Director, at hamlin_jeremy@svvsd.org. | | |
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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) to the high school office east campus.
You are also welcome to pay online with your Debit or Credict card through Revtrak
This will help us credit student fees more efficiently and reduce the chances of error.
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CALLING ALL TPCA FAMILIES TO WIN!
Keep turning in your Box Tops for Education!
At last count, Flagstaff has 21,431 and TPCA has 15,110.
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 May 4 will get a treat from the oppsing school.
To win a popcorn party for your class, turn your Box Tops in by February 17.
All Box Tops turned in count towards both contests.
NEW CHALLENGE:
Help your child's homeroom teacher win a $50 spa gift certificate and turn in those Box Tops.
Over 175 retailers give eBoxTops to your school when you shop online.
Remember to go to eBoxTops when you shop on-line and you can earn eBox Tops.
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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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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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees
ONLINE
Parents for your convenience you may pay your students 2012/2013 fees online.
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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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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