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 Results Matter 
The Howl for the Week of
February 16, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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- Charter School Funding
- Thank you
- TCAP
- Board of Directors
- MS Science Fair Winners
- Reading Challenge
- HS Spring Track
- Counselor's Corner
- Middle School Advisory
- HS Success Builders
- HS Fees
- Box Tops
- King Soopers Gift Cards
- Summer Jobs
- Labels for Education
- Infinite Campus Tips
- MS Sports
- Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees Online
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"Hey students & parents", "We Love our School"
February 16 - February 29
Objective:
The goal of this two-week campaign is to increase student...
a. ...awareness, curiosity and develop a deeper understanding the Twin Peaks mission
b. ...ideas in order to develop action(s) that will assist in putting our mission into practice.
Grades K-5 Students
1) Students memorize TPCA's mission statement and have this confirmed (signed coupon)
by a trusted adult (parent, teacher, grandparent, friend, principal, office staff member, playground monitor, etc...).
2) Students name on coupon is put into a drawing for a prize. Student recites/enters the mission statement coupon as many times as possible, as long as a different
adult signs the coupon each time.
3) Collection point (Jar) will be the WEST CAMPUS Office. K-2, 3-5, Grade 6.
Grades 6-8 & High School Students
1. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions for what action(s) Middle School or High School can take to help make the mission statement a reality - e.g. Students may have ideas about how they can help create an encouraging environment or discuss how they can demonstrate the virtues/character traits the school wants student to model,
2.Students can enter as many times as they wish as long as the suggestion is different and acceptable each time.
3. Collection point, (Jar), will be in the EAST CAMPUS Office for HS.
Our mission, every day, all day.....
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"
Prizes will be awarded!
Drawing for Prizes:
1. Drawing February 29
2. $50 gift coupon per grade level(s). K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10
For more information check out our FACEBOOK Pages. Our mission statement is available on the web site and in all classrooms | | |
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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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CONGRATULATIONS
to
Jim Schauer
Mark Newson
and Pete Wanninger
for being elected to serve on our Board of Director's for a two year term.
Pete's term will start when Wendy Allen's is up in June.
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Charter School Funding under attack | |
Parents, please take a moment to read the attached article and understand what is happening with our public school funding.
Charter School Funding
If you have questions about the financial stability of TPCA you are encouraged to attend a
Finance Meeting
Wednesday, February 22
5:30 p.m.
in the WC Conference Center. | |
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We would like to thank everyone who helped provide such a wonderful dining experience for our teachers during conferences. We appreciate all you do for us. Please forgive us if we accidentally omitted a name.
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Please click on document to see all the generous parents
Generous Parents | | |
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THANK YOU TPCA FAMILY!
Your support of the book fair resulted in $5800 in books being sold.
This means that $2900 in books go right into your student's classrooms!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered during the fair.
A huge thank you to
Jodi Hall for manning the sandwich sign! | | |
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ONLINE BOOK FAIR REMINDER
For more information
please click |
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ELEMENTARY
SCIENCE TEAM
needs materials donated.
Donations go the
Mrs. Bohannon's classroom.
For the list of items please click on
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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 in
your orders is
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TRANSITIONAL
COLORADO
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Starting February 28
For more please click on document | | | |
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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
For IC Tips, click here:
IC tips | | |
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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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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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UPCOMING
MS SPORT
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CO ED SOCCER
Parents Meeting
March 1, 2012
3:05 p.m at the WC Gym
Practice starts March 5
TRACK AND FIELD
Parents Meeting
March 8, 2012
3:05 p.m. at the WC Gym
Practice starts March 12
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SCHOOL EVENTS
2/17 Professional
Development Day
Early Release 1:00 p.m.
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2/20 Presidents' Day
NO SCHOOL
2/21 Rock Climbing
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2/22 Field Trip 5th Grade
10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
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2/16 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
2/21 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
2/21 WC Conference Room
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Committee
2/22 WC Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Finance Committee
2/23 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Marketing Committee | | |
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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 the Labels for Education link.
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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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Lori West | |
High School Students and Guardians/Parents:
If you did not see the 4-year College and Career Pathway at conferences, please contact Lori West. Information is also available for credit recovery.
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The Character Trait of the Week is
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Follow through.
Think before you do.
When someone can trust you, what difference does that make? | | |
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
Click on the link for details
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Congratulations
to this year's
Middle School Science Fair winners!!
1st Place -- Miguel Jaime
2nd Place--Kela Fetters and Rowan Gonder
3rd Place-- Kelsey Robison and Thorbin Atwell-Donaghey
On behalf of the entire science department, Mr. Birch would like to thank all those who participated or volunteered this year. The projects were outstanding, and we couldn't have done it without the dedicated commitment of all those who helped.
Please give these students a big Round of A'paws when you see them!
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READING CHALLENGE
Twin Peaks Students Challenged to Read
New Goal of 1,500,000 Minutes.
Because students have read 1.1 million minutes, Mr. Buchman is challenging them to reach a new goal of 1,500,000 minutes K-6 before February 24.
Mr. Finn and Mrs. Feeney have volunteered to dress up if we meet the higher goal.
Don't forget that every student who reads 1,800 minutes will be eligible for the drawing for a
Kindle or a Leapster Explorer at the end of the Reading Challenge.
Thank you parents for all your support! | | |
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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 opposing school.
To win a popcorn party for your class, turn your Box Tops in by this Friday, February 17.
All Box Tops turned in count towards all 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
Shop Online when you shop on-line and you can earn eBoxTops.
If you have any questions, contact our volunteer Box Tops Coordinator
Marni Cherniss at (303) 485-0146 or marnierin@msn.com
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
For more click
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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 online 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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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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