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 Results Matter 
The Howl for the Week of
March 15, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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IN THIS ISSUE
- TCAP
- Potholes Awarenes
- From Health Office
- Bolder Boulder Race
- Advisory
- Carpool Requests
- Reading Challenge Record
- Summer Jobs
- Labels for Education
- Infinite Campus Tips
- After School Activities
- Class Picture
- Spring into Fashion
- Lost and Found
- Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees Online
- MS Timberwolf Challenge
- Did you know?
- Saint Patrick's Day
- Today is ...
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PARENTS
Quarter 3 report cards were given to K-8th grade students today to take home.
Please check with your student today, after school.
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DEAR PARENTS,
Beginning in October 2011 there were over $15,000 in unpaid Student Fees needing collection. While extensive man hours and supplies have been spent to reduce that amount, understand there still remains thousands in outstanding fees. Collections are not only costly to TPCA, but exhaust much of our Office Staff's valuable time.
It is important to remember that per contract (for services provided) the school district retains $355 for each full time student enrolled at TPCA, which translated to $318,288 less in General Fund revenue for our school to operate on this school year. Due to decreased state funding, this amount is projected to increase next year to an additional $130 per student, which at projected enrollment would be an additional $135,126 less in operating revenue. This reduction could become potentially even more should the state legislature find the need to pass a rescission.
TPCA asks that each family make an effort to be responsible for their student fees.
Please contact the Student Registrar - Marilyn Putrah to make your payment or contact
Michele Mansanares in the Business Office to schedule payment arrangements.
Once payment has been made your Parent Portal access will be reactivated and Progress Reports/Report Cards will be distributed.
Thank You,
TPCA Business Office
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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
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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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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There are numerous pot holes on Francis Street and
River Road.
City of Longmont is aware of that and
is waiting for warmer weather.
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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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FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
The Health Office is in desperate need of sanitizing wipes! If you donate to us, please note the items on your Volunteer Card.
Thank you!
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CLASS PICTURE
K-5
Friday, March 23
$10.00 each
Payment due on Portrait Day
Check your
child's
Thursday Folder for Order Form. | | |
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CARPOOL REQUESTS
1. If you live in the vicinity of 19th and Collyer, a parent needs someone to transport 2 children to and from school.
2. If you live in the vicinity of Flagstaff Drive, a parent with 2 children would like to carpool.
If you can help with either request, please contact Beverly for details: weinberg_beverly@svvsd.org | | |
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K-6th Grade
Families
Thank you for supporting the baby food and toddler snack drive. We collected 141.2 pounds. The winner of the Movie and Popcorn Party prize is a tie with
Mrs. Fetters' and
Mrs. Norman's classrooms. Both rooms collected 68 units of baby food.
Great job! | | |
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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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SPRING INTO FASHION
Last call for orders!
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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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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The Character Trait of the week is
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Ask yourself this question:
Am I consistent with my words and actions?
Am I living my own convictions? | |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TIMBERWOLF CHALLENGE IS COMING!
Friday afternoon,
March 23!
Get your HOWL on!!
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From Lori West
Parents,
We will celebrate College Friday
with the rest of the state on Friday, April 6.
If you have college posters or pennants to donate to the High School Counseling Office, let me know.
Also, you may contact the alumni office of your post-secondary institution to ask them for some free student give aways such as pens, pencils, or stickers. This is a great way for your old school to do some low cost advertising. If you need a formal letter on school letterhead to make the request.
I'm happy to supply that for you. | | |
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HIGH SCHOOL
Are you in need of
Service Learning Hours?
Here is a great opportunity: Help clean up the drainage ditches in Longmont before the spring snow melt and water release comes our way.
Contact Mrs. Maura Youle to reserve your spot:
www.infusionofhope.com.
Parents, you can also offer to help lead this effort.
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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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3/21 HS Track and Field Meet @ Mead JV Invite
3:30 p.m.
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3/15 Third Quarter
Report Cards
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
3/16 Self-Defense
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3/19 Chess Club
3:15 p.m. - 4;30 p.m.
3/20 Self-Defense
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |  | |
3/21 Self-Defense
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3/22 Debate Meet
Woodrow Wilson Academy
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MS
TRACK AND FIELD
Monday - Friday
3:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
COED SOCCER
Monday - Thursday
3:10 p.m - 4:30 p.m.
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3/15 WC Media Center
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Curriculum Committee
3/15 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors
3/20 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
3/20 WC Conference Room
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Committee
3/21 WC Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Finance Committee
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DID YOU KNOW?
- March has always had 31 days.
- Its name honors Mars, the Roman God of War.
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March 17, 1845
The rubber band was invented. Can you imagine life without them!?!
March 29, 1886
Coca Cola is invented.
Flower of the Month Daffodil, Jonquil
Birthstone of the Month
Aquamarine, Bloodstone
Astrological Signs
Pisces Feb. 19 - Mar. 20;
Aries March 21 - April 19
The Moon this month is called the Crow Moon, Lenten Moon, Sap Moon, Seed Moon.
Gardeners This is your month to seek out seeds and supplies for the season.
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SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
When: March 17th.
Saint Patrick's day is in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland, who brought christianity to the Emerald Isles.
Erin Go Braugh is perhaps the most common Irish term you will hear. It means "Ireland Forever"
Did You Know? Over 34 million Americans are of Irish descent.
That's almost nine times the populaton of Ireland!
To print some Fun pages please click on
St. Patrick's Day
Coloring
Maze
Letter Maze | | |
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TODAY IS ... | |
15 Everything You Think is Wrong Day
15 Ides of March
15 Incredible Kid Day
15 Dumbstruck Day
16 Everything You Do is Right Day
16 Freedom of Information Day
17 National Quilting Day -
third Saturday of month
17 Submarine Day -
the hero sandwich or the boat??
17 Saint Patrick's Day
18 Supreme Sacrifice Day
19 Poultry Day
20 International Earth Day
20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day
20 Proposal Day
21 Fragrance Day
22 National Goof Off Day
23 National Chip and Dip Day
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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 Registering Online
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Twin Peaks Students Set New Reading Record
Our students in grades K-6 read a total of 1,767,844 minutes during the Reading Challenge. We celebrated our success by dressing up as our favorite book characters on Thursday,
March 8. Because we exceeded our original goal by 767,844 minutes, all three
administrators dressed up. Mr. Buchman was Peter Pan, Mr. Finn was Hook, and Mrs. Feeney
was Wendy.
Our celebration culminated with assemblies in which the two highest-minutes readers in each class were recognized with a certificate and their choice of a book. Thanks to the generous donations of our sponsors, Cindy Miller Insurance Agency and Stapp Interstate Toyota-Scion, we were able to have drawings for a Leapster Explorer and two Kindles.
The winner K-2 of the Leapster Explorer was Aaron Tobias. Max Allen (grades 3-5) and
Angel Jaime (6th grade) also won Kindles at the assemblies. | | |
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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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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
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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