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 Results Matter 
The Howl for the Week of
February 23, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Charter School Funding
- Lost and Found
- New Goal in Reading Challenge
- TCAP
- From Health Office
- Bolder Boulder Race
- Admissions Representative from UCCS/Counselor's Corner
- Middle School Advisory
- Summer Jobs
- Labels for Education
- Infinite Campus Tips
- Login to your account
- MS Sports
- MS Dance
- HS Success Builders
- HS Fees
- Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees Online
- HS Spring Track Starts
- King Soopers
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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 of 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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TWIN PEAKS PARENTS
Grades 6-10 can now access their Infinite campus accounts and the corresponding Google Apps (Docs, Mail, Calendar, Sites). Instruction for login creation are at the following:
IC Accounts
Docs
http://docs.svvsd.org
Mail
http://mail.svvsd.org
Calendar
http://calendar.svvsd.org
Sites
http://sites.svvsd.org
If you have questions please contact
Doug Bean
303-772-7286
If the account cannot be accessed please contact:
Amy Anderson
303-772-7286
These accounts are for educational use only and students should refrain from using them for personal use.
The Gmail (studentename@gmail.com) accounts that were created in lieu of the svvsd (studentname@svvsd.org) accounts are no longer needed | |
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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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K-6th GRADE SERVICE PROJECT
The 6th Grade Home Room Representatives will be collecting and counting jars and boxes of baby food and toddler snacks for the Round Pantry in Longmont.
Your student may bring in his or her contribution for
this targeted food drive
February 27-March 9.
The classroom which collects the most items will win a movie and popcorn party!
(NO BABY FORMULAS OR DIAPERS) | | |
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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, February 24.
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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CHARTER SCHOOL
FUNDING
UNDER ATTACK
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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, March 7
5:30 p.m.
in the WC Conference Center. | |
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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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TRANSITIONAL
COLORADO
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Starting February 28
For more please click on document | | | |
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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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MARCH 9
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MS DANCE
What:
6th - 8th grade dance
When:
on Friday, February 24,
What time:
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Admission:
$5
Students must go home
between school and the dance.
Snacks and pizza will be available to purchase. | | |
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AFTER SCHOOL
MS ADVISORY
STARTED
Monday: Science
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Spanish
and Social Studies
Thursday: English
From 3 p.m.-4 p.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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The Character Trait of the Week is
CARING
K-6 Grade
Care for others by participating in The Baby Food Drive.
7-10 Grade
Care for others by showing respect and being kind. Care for yourself by making wise choices.
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Lori West
High School Students and Parents
An Admissions Representative
from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS)
will be on campus
March 12.
Take a few minutes to research UCCS and prepare some questions:
http://www.uccs.edu/
Have you talked to your student about the 4 year College and Career Pathway? | |
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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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BOLDER BOULDER RACE
Last week, students attended a special assembly about the Bolder Boulder Racers Club we have here at TPCA!
Our running club is
open to 3rd - 8th graders who want to prepare for Bolder Boulder 10K race.
Along with participating in the running program, students will also be able to register for the race at a substantial discount, only $26.00!
Running club and race registration materials will be available on March 1.
Our running club will meet
Tuesday and Thursday
after school until 4:15 p.m., beginning on April 3.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Fetters.
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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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HS
SPRING TRACK
HS SPRING TRACK
SEASON
STARTS
MONDAY
February 27
A complete athletic packet and payment must be submitted to Marge Larsen, HS secretary,
east campus, by Monday noon in order to participate on the team.
Any questions,contact
Mrs. Larsen
at 303-772-7286x56906
or Jeremy Hamlin, HS Athletic Director, at hamlin_jeremy@svvsd.org | | |
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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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FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
If you have borrowed clothing from the Health Office, please wash and return it as soon as possible.
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FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
We are running low on certain items.  We are in need of sandwich size zip top bags and kleenex.
If you donate, please be sure to notate that on your Volunteer card. Thank you! | | |
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2/23 Solo & Ensemble Festival
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2/24 Poetry Cafe 2nd Grade
(Mrs. Kempkes)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2/24 MS Dance
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2/24 Dress of Choice Day
2/27 Pre Track Field Conditioning
3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
2/27 Chess Club
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3/2 Smart Jeans Day | |
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2/28 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
3/1 WC Media Center
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Curriculum Committee
3/1 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
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2/27 Spring Sports Practice Begins 3:20 p.m. HS Gym
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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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NEW GOAL IN READING CHALLENGE
1,000,000 Minutes Reading Challenge Finishes on
February 24!
We are in the final four days of the Reading Challenge. Because students have read
1.4 million minutes as of last week.
Mr. Buchman has challenged 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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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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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.
Thank you! | | |
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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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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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