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 Results Matter 
The Howl for the Week of
March 22, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Class Picture
- Lost and Found
- DC Parent Meeting
- From Health Office
- Odyysey of the Mind
- Bolder Boulder Race
- Advisory
- Carpool Requests
- Labels for Education
- After School Activities
- Potholes Awareness
- Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees Online
- MS Timberwolf Challenge
- HS - Service Learning Hours
- HS Girls Volleybal Informational Meeting
- Mandatory Immunization/Vacunas Obligatorials
- Did you know?
- Today is ...
- What to do during Spring Break?
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OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR
ODYSSEY OF THE  MIND STUDENTS
Congratulations to the
3rd Grade Odyssey of the Mind team which placed 4th at the Regional tournament this past Saturday. This team is now headed to the OM State competition, April 14. Way to go students and congratulations!
The following worked so hard all year to earn this opportunity; Aidan Burke, Lydia Chou, Ethan Crane, Garett Detwiler-Feilke, Tejasri Raj, and Alejandra Sosa.
These 2nd and 3rd graders are so thrilled to be going to State along with our TPCA 4th grade OM teams as well.
Thank you parents for your efforts and involvement with our Odyssey of the Mind teams at Twin Peaks.
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Hello Twin Peaks Charter High School Community
Below you will find a new proposal for a Physics textbook from our Curriculum Committee.
It is our practice to give our community four weeks to review a new curriculum proposal.
The proposal is described below for your convenience.
 Textbook Adoption for Physics
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HIGH SCHOOL GAME NIGHT
Friday, April 27
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost is $5.00 per person,
Allkinds of games,
video, dancing, Xbox, dodge-ball, basketball and pizza/soda (included in the cost.)
This is teacher/staff supervised activity.
All proceeds go to
High School Student Government. | | |
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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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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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CLASS PICTURE
K-5
Friday, March 23
$10.00 each
Payment due
on Portrait Day
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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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MANDATORY DC PARENT MEETING
for information regarding the upcoming trip.
Monday, April 2
7:00 p.m.
in the WC Commons.
Please bring
your child with you.
There is no need to bring anything else. If you are unable to attend please contact Mrs. Balster. | | |
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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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There are numerous pot holes on Francis Street and
River Road.
City of Longmont is aware of that and
is waiting for warmer weather.
Please Drive Carefully.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
TIMBERWOLF
CHALLENGE IS COMING!
Friday afternoon,
March 23!
Get your HOWL on!!
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CARPOOL REQUESTS
Request 1:
Contact: 720-237-8365
Request 2: vicinity of
19th and Collyer Contact: 720-297-0582
Request 3: vicinity of
15th and Main
Contact: greenfield7@gmail.com
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A D V I S O R Y
Dear parents
of middle school students
Mandatory attendance requirements will
resume April 2.
Monday - Science
Tuesday - Math
Wednesday - Spanish
and Social Studies
Thursday - English
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
As always students are welcome to drop-in voluntarily. | | |
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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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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, your help is greatly appreciated.
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From Lori West
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Did you know that we have a counseling library and college information? Books are available for check out. I recommend the following book as a great place to begin the college shopping experience: HS BOOK
Did you know that an online college fair is happening this week? Check this out with your student | |
Online College Fair |
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The Character Trait of the week is
C A R I N G
Look for opportunities and excuses to be grateful and compassionate.
Help others when you see the need.
Be quick to forgive.
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3/22 Debate Meet
Woodrow Wilson Academy
4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
3/23 Self-Defense
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4/2 Chess Club
3:15 p.m. - 4;30 p.m.
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3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
4/5 BB Racers Club
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
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4/3 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
4/4 WC Commons
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PTO
4/5 WC Media Center
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Curriculum Committee
4/5 WC Media Center 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors 
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3/22 Fairy Tale Ball
Kindergarten (Tobias)
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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
4/2 DC Parents Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m 4/4 NIST Cryonics Demonstration by J. Burrus 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4/4 Field Trip 3rd Grade 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4/4 CDL State Unemployment tax Audit 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4/5 "New Me" - Field Trip 5th Grade 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4/6 Smart Jeans Day | |
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MS SPORTS
3/22 Soccer Game @ Sunset
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
4/5 Track and Field Meet @ Skyline HS
3:30 p.m.
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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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4/4 Track & Field Meet
@ Skyline JV Invite
3:30 p.m.
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BOLDER BOULDER RACE
COME RUN WITH OUR PACK!
For all the information please click on these documents:
Bolder Boulder Race
BB Racers Club Information
Registration Form
BB Registering Online
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March 22 1884 - The first long-distance telephone call was made from Boston to New York. | |
1903 - Niagara Falls ran out of water due to a drought | |
1997 - Tara Lipinski, at 14 years and 10 months, became the youngest women's world figure skating champion.
March 23
1836 - The coin press was invented by Franklin Beale.
1922 - The first airplane landed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
1989 - A 1,000-foot diameter asteroid missed Earth by 500,000 miles.
March 26
1937 - Spinach growers in Crystal City, TX, erected a statue of Popeye
March 27
1841 - The first steam fire engine was tested in New York City.
1912 - The first cherry blossom trees were planted in Washington, DC. The trees were a gift from Japan.
March 28
1797 - Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine
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March 29
1848 - Niagara Falls stopped flowing for one day due to an ice jam.
1903 - A regular news service began between New York and London on Marconi's wireless |
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22 National Goof Off Day
23 National Chip and Dip Day
24 German scientist Robert Koch announces he has discovered the bacillus that causes Tuberculosis. (1882)
26 Dr. Jonas Salk invents a vaccine to fight polio.
27 The biggest earthquake ever recorded strikes Anchorage, Alaska. It measured 8.3 on the Richter scale. (1964)
The hill in this photo was created by the earthquake.
One entire side of the city fell away during the quake. Rather than try to rebuild it, they smoothed it off and made it a hill in what is otherwise a flat city.
28 Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident occurs in Middletown, Pa. (1979)
29 Coca Cola is invented. (1886)
30 Jeopardy debuts on television. (1964)
31 The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France (1889)
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WHAT TO DO DURING SPRING BREAK?
You can never go wrong visiting
City of Longmont
or by calling Longmont Recreation Services at
303-651-8404.
CAMPS
Horse Riding Camp, ages 8 to 12, March 26 to 30 ($275)
Basketball Ball Handling & Shooting Camp, ages 6 to 12, March 26 to 28 ($85)
Sports Camps, ages 6 to 12, March 26 to 30 ($15/morning)
Sailing the Solar System, ages 6 to 12, March 26 to 30 afternoons ($125)
"Fizz"ical Phenomenon & Crazy Che-Mystery, ages 6 to 12, March 26 to 30 mornings ($189)
Lego engineering,
March 26 to 30 ($145),
ages 5 to 7 mornings,
or ages 8 to 12 afternoons
Crackpots Pottery Studio
303-776-2211,
501 Main St, Longmont,
Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
400 Quail Road, Longmont, | |
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Twin Peaks High School
Girls Volleyball Informational Meeting
When: Monday, April 16
3:10 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Who: All current & future Twin Peaks HS Girls Interested in Volleyball at Twin Peaks High School (Grades 8-9-10)
Why: Summer & Fall Volleyball Opportunities for Girls
Where: East Campus Media Center
Coach Keri Graham will be present, planning and organizing this meeting. | |
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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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ATTENTION PARENTS!!
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MANDATORY IMMUNIZATIONS FOR INCOMING 6th GRADE STUDENTS
St. Vrain Valley School District
2012-2013
For more informations please click
Mandatory immunizations
ATENCION PADRES!!
VACUNAS OBLIGATORIALS
PARA ESTUDIANTES NUEVOS DE 6 GRADO
Distrito Escolar de
St. Vrain Valley
2012-2013
Para mas informacion por favor haga click en
Vacunas obligatorias
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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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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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