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The Howl for the Week of
March 8, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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IN THIS ISSUE
- TCAP
- 6th Grade Service Project
- From Health Office
- Bolder Boulder Race
- Admissions Representative from UCCS/Counselor's Corner
- Advisory
- Quarter 3 ends March 8
- Summer Jobs
- Labels for Education
- Infinite Campus Tips
- MS Sports
- HS Success Builders
- Spring into Fashion
- Lost and Found
- Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees Online
- Yearbooks Deadline
- MS Timberwolf Challenge
- From Music Department
- Reading Challenge Record
- King Soopers Cards - Today
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What would a well-rounded graduate from
Twin Peaks High School look like?
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... from the Twin Peaks Board of Directors's
A.A. Milne, the author of the much-adored Winnie the Pooh books, said:
"to the uneducated an, "A" is just three sticks."
For more please click on document
Well-rounded graduate from Twin Peaks High School |
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QUARTER 3 ENDS
Quarter 3 ends today, 3/8/12,
and K-8 report cards will be sent home with students next week.
Please check with your student after school next Thursday,
3/15/12 for his/her report card. |  | |
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TCAP
formerly CSAP
Dear parents,
Starting the week of March 12 through to March 21 students in grades three to ten will be participating in TCAP (Transitional Colorado Assessment Program). Please view the attached schedule so that you know when your child will be testing. When viewing the schedule, the first number represents the grade level, the letter represents the test (W-Writing, R-Reading. M-Math, S-Science), and the final number represents the test session.
Please help your child do their best by making sure they get plenty of rest each night (March 11 is daylight savings time), eat a good breakfast, and arrive to school on time. Please do not schedule non-emergency appointments during the TCAP testing window as front office staff will not be calling students out of test sessions.
Students do their best when testing with their peers, as opposed to testing in make-up situations. With your support our students will demonstrate their true potential.
To download the schedule please click on TCAP SCHEDULE | | |
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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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ADVISORY
Dear parents of middle school students
Teachers will still hold advisory hours
March 12-15 and
March 19-22
for students who wish to drop in for help with homework and other assignments.
There will be no mandatory attendance though.
Mandatory attendance requirements will
resume April 2.
Advisory drop in is from
3:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
on the following days:
Monday - Science
Tuesday - Math
Wednesday - Spanish and
Social Studies
Thursday - English | | |
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YEARBOOKS
2011-2012
Soft cover $25
Hard cover $30
To order please go to our website www.twinpeakscharter.org
Go to "Elementary section" click on
"Pay Fees Online".
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Deadline is tomorrow,
MARCH 9
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SPRING INTO FASHION
Tired of wearing winter clothes? Why not step into spring this year with a
new TPCA logo wear polo shirt. Seven cool colors to choose from.
Please fill out an order form and submit it, along with payment to Beverly Weinberg, Volunteer Coordinator.
Orders due March 20.
If you have any questions, contact Beverly at weinberg_beverly@svvsd.org. | |
LOGO WEAR FORM
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LOST AND FOUND
Please remind your student to check the Lost and Found area.
All remaining items will be donated at the end of the day Friday, March 23.
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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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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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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The Character Trait of the week is
Show respect for yourself and others by using words that have a positive impact to all those around you.
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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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MIDDLE SCHOOL TIMBERWOLF CHALLENGE IS COMING!
Friday afternoon,
March 23!
Get your HOWL on!!
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3/8 Reading Challenge Assembly
K-2 12:30 p.m.
3-5 1:30 p.m.
Grade 6 - 2:15 p.m.
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3/8 Debate Meet
3:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
3/9 Teacher Professional
Work Day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
3/22 Awards Assembly
Grades 6 - 8
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
3/23 Awards Assembly
K - 2 12:30 p.m.
3 - 5 1:30 p.m.
3/23 Dress of Choice
3/23 Class Picture Day
3/26 - 3/30 SPRING BREAK
4/2 School Resumes | |
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
3/8 Pre Track Field Conditioning
3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
3/12 Chess Club
3:15 p.m. - 4;30 p.m.
3/13 Self-Defense
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3/14 Self-Defense
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3/16 Self-Defense
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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3/6 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
3/6 WC Conference Room
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Committee
3/7 WC Conference Room
3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Technology Committee
3/7 WC Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Finance Committee
3/7 WC Commons
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PTO
3/8 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Marketing Committee
3/13 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
3/15 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors
3/15 WC Media Center
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Curriculum Committee
3/22 WC Media Center
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
BOD Strategic Planning Session | |
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3/10 HS Track and Field Meet @ RE-1J City Championships
10:00 a.m. (Longmont HS)
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MS SPORTS | |
TRACK AND FIELD
Parents' Meeting
March 8, 2012
3:05 p.m. at the WC Gym
Practice starts March 12
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FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
The Health Office is in need of
Disinfectant wipes.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the following for earning a Superior rating (I) at the
Solo & Ensemble Festival on
February 23!
6th Grade
Violin/Piano Duet: Aileen Ma, Jennie Chung
Piano Solo: Mary Li
Flute Quartet: Holly Kuyt, Kinsey Anderson, Isha Karki, Esmeralda Cervantes
Flute/Clarinet Duet: Kayla Williams, Lia DeGroot
Clarinet Solo: Liesel Fagerburg
Woodwind Trio: Teagan Quintana, David Jarvis, Nathan Merrill
Horn/Trombone Duet: Rachel Clark, Hannah Schauer
Horn/Percussion Duet: Rachel Clark, Diana Barila
Timpani Solo: Henock Zemenfes
Snare Drum Solo: Zach Frantzen
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the following for earning a Superior rating (I) at the Solo & Ensemble Festival on
February 23!
7th Grade
Flute & Violin Solos: Adrienne Jacobi
Clarinet/Trumpet Duet: Kajal Patel, Courtney Ashworth
Clarinet Solo: Madi Whitcomb
Woodwind Quartet: Madison Rose, Jessie Harrison, Gabby Mansanares, Arturo Manzo
Clarinet Duet: Madison Rose, Jessie Harrison
Alto Sax Duet: Sam Dyer, Luke Cress
Clarinet Duet: Nathaniel Allen, Issy Orihuela-Cabello
Trumpet/Flute Duet: Courtney Ashworth, Adrienne Jacobi
Trumpet/Percussion Duet: Chris Ashworth, Joseph Wanninger
Horn Duet: Grace Antonucci, Katelyn Wojniak
Tuba Solo: Ethan Morales
Snare Drum Solo: Delaney Christopher
Guitar Solo: Brennan Burris | | |
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the following for earning a Superior rating (I) at the
Solo & Ensemble Festival
on February 23!
8th & 9th Grades
Clarinet Trio: Miguel Jaime, Emilee Atkins, Rudy Nieto
Clarinet Duet: Margarita Cardenas, Brenda Rojo Ortiz
Trumpet Solo: Zach Griffin
Flute Duet: Mitchell Ritter, Kalee Paul
Bassoon Solo: Abigail Wanninger
Bass Clarinet Solo: Kindal Ellis
Bassoon/Bass Clarinet Duet: Abigail Wanninger & Kindal Ellis
Baritone Sax Solo: Noah Sanders
Mixed Quartet: Chris Fitzgerald, Kaelin Blair, Noah Sanders, Josh Brunner
Guitar Solo: Josh Brunner
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TPCA STUDENTS SET NEW READING RECORD!
TPCA students K-6 amazed teachers and administrators by reading a total of
1,767,844 minutes
during the Reading Challenge! To celebrate, Mr. Buchman, Mr. Finn, and Mrs. Feeney dressed up as Peter Pan, Hook, and Wendy today.
  
We noticed that student book character costumes were amazingly creative. Winners of the drawings for a Leapster Explorer and two Nooks will be announced next week. | | |
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BOLDER BOULDER RACE
COME RUN WITH OUR PACK!
The TPCA Bolder Boulder Racers Club will begin training after spring break to get students ready to run the 34th Memorial Day 10K Road Race on May 28!
Who: BB Racers Club is open to 3rd-8th graders
Where: Here at TPCA
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from after school until 4:15 p.m.
beginning Tuesday, April 3.
Registration forms for the BB Racers Club AND directions for registering for the actual Bolder Boulder 10K race are available from students' homeroom teachers, at the east and west offices, and are attached here to this week's HOWL.
Contact Mrs. Fetters or Ms. Barr with questions.
For all the information please click on these documents:
BB Racers Club Information
Registration Form
BB Directions for Registering for Race
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 PURCHASE YOUR KING SOOPERS 
RE-LOADABLE GIFT CARDS!
THURSDAY MARCH 8
2:50 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
TPCA West Campus
Lobby
Cards are $5 and have a $5 balance on them. You can load and re-load (up to $500 each time)
as often as you'd like at any King Soopers/City Market Store!
You can use them at the register for your normal purchases and at the Fuel Centers!!
YOU CAN re-load them using your Credit Card, so you'll earn your Credit Card Points!
YOU DO still use your Sooper Card at the register, so you'll earn your Fuel Points!
TPCA earns a 5% Rebate for EVERY DOLLAR loaded/re-loaded on your card!
Cards can also be purchased for Friends and Family to use! It's a great way for your
friends and family to help support the students at TPCA. | | |
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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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INCLEMENT WEATHER
Click on the link for details
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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees
ONLINE
Parents, for your convenience you may pay your student's 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.
- Please be sure to list your "student's name", grade and whether fees are for current year or next school year (e.g. 2012/2013) in text box.
Payments will be processed on a secure site powered by RevTrak
 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 are now 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 Business Manager, Michele Mansanares @ (303) 772-7286 ext. 57009
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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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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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