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The Howl for the Week of
April 12, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Winner of Mystery Writing Contest (Mr. Howard's class)
- Testing for GT (3rd grade)
- 2012-2013 Student Fees
- Veggie party (Kindergarten)
- HS Girls Volleybal Informational Meeting
- HS Game Night
- The Y Summer Camps at TPCA
- PTO Spring Fling
- 8th grade Graduation Ceremony Organization Meeting
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Square 1 Art
- Mandatory Immunization/Vacunas Obligatorials
- King Soopers Cards
- Advisory
- This week in History ...
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An Invitation to be part of the fabric of our growing school and remembered by the thousands who will follow us in our mission..... |
Scoreboards, Murals and PA System
A sports program benefits the school in so many ways! Please help us meet our goal!
$30 per family or recognition for 1 year for $500 +
No matter the age of our child, sports can enrich, involve and motivate your child.
Donate Online Donate by Check at the front desk
Thank you for your generosity! | | |
 ODYSSEY OF THE MINDCongratulations to our
4th grade team.
They scored 2nd place in the regional competition and are going to the state tournament on
April 14.
Our Twin Peaks representatives are Devon Cherniss, Debbie Chou, Dominic Deleon,
Benjamin Jacobi, Julianne Sanders, Maggie Wise, and Esther Xu.
Congratulations to the coach, Colette Lottor.
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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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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
What would a well-rounded graduate from Twin Peaks High School look like
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PTO SPRING FLING
April 21, 2012
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RSVP by April 18
susan Saulnier @
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Mystery Writing Contest
Mr. Howard's
Third Grade Class
"Finding Proof with a Ghost"
By Allie Hummer
To read the story please click on
"Finding Proof with a Ghost" |
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 8th GRADE GRADUATION CEREMONY
ORGANIZATION MEETING
If you are interested in helping organize the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, please attend an organizational meeting
on Tuesday, April 17
at 6:00 p.m.
in the WC Commons. | | |
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Parents,
Please submit the full balance of
all 2012-2013 student fee payments by May 1.
Thanks for making this commitment toward a quality education for your student/s.
Please remember to make separate payments for all High School fees.
Student fee payment may be made by check, exact cash or credit card at either the west or east school office. You can also make credit card payments at online through our website www.twinpeakscharter
 2012-2013 Student fees
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SUMMER CAMPS
AT
T P C A
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
For more informations please click YMCA | | |
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SQUARE ONE ART
Parents,
It's not too late to order from Square 1 Art!!! Money raised from your purchases will help support TPCA's Art Department. Orders can be submitted through Thursday, April 12!
TPCA Art Department
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GRADE 3
TESTING
FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED
For more informations please click on
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VEGGIE PARTY
Kindergarten,
Mrs. Gardunio
Friday, April 20
For information about this event please click on
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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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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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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Here's another interesting book you can check out from the counseling library:
HS Book | |
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Character Trait of the Week
C A R I N G Being kind and understanding of your classmates around you can be difficult at moments, but that's a great way to practice caring for others.
Keep a short list of wrongs and forgive. Let's finish the school year strong by being grateful for our education and teachers. | |
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4/12 Second Semester Music Program - 5th grade
7:00 p.m.
4/13 Field Trip - 1st grade Denver Museum
8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
4/17 Band 7th grade - Field Trip -Silver Creek HS
9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
4/19 Etiquette
and Manners Day K-5
4/20 Sportsmanship Day
K-5
4/20 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
EC Cafetorium
4/20 Field Trip 2nd grade
Denver Botanic Gardens
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
4/20 Character Assemblies
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Pied Piper Play for grades K-2
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
American Revolution Play for grades 3-5
4/21 PTO Spring Fling
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | |
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4/12 BB Racers Club
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
4/12 Girl Scouts Parent Meeting, WC Commons
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
4/13 Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
4/14 Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
4/16 Chess Club
WC Commons
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
4/17 BB Racers Club
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
4/19 BB Racers Club
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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4/17 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
4/19 WC Media Center
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Curriculum Committee
4/19 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors
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MS SPORTS
4/12 Soccer game @ Coal Ridge
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
4/17 Soccer home game vs Heritage MS
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
4/18 Track and Field @
Sunset MS
3:30 p.m.
4/20 Track and Field
6th grade only, 3:30 p.m.
@ Lyons MS
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MS
TRACK AND FIELD
Monday - Friday
3:10 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
MS
COED SOCCER
Monday - Thursday
3:10 p.m - 4:30 p.m. | |
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4/18 Track and Field Meet @ Skyline JV Invite
3:30 p.m.
4/25 Track and Field Meet @JV Championships, Longmont HS
2:00 p.m.
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April 12, 1861
April 13, 1902
J.C.Penney opens his first store in Kemmerer, Wyoming
April 14, 1865
April 15, 1947
April 16, 1900
The first book of postage stamps was issued. The two-cent stamps were available in books of 12, 24 and 48 stamps.
April 17, 1970
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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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A D V I S O R Y
Dear parents
of middle school students
Mandatory attendance requirements
STARTED
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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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
 Collect and turn in your Box Tops for Education and help earn a reward for your child's homeroom teacher.
The class that turns in the most Box Tops for Education by Friday, May 4 will earn a popcorn party and the teacher will get a spa gift certificate!
Twin Peaks is competing with Flagstaff to see which school can collect the most Box Tops for Education. Contact your friends, families and coworkers to see if they will help you collect.
The school that collects the most Box Tops by May 4 will get a treat from the opposing school.
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Over 175 retailers give eBoxTops to your school when you shop online. Remember to go to BoxTops 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 | |
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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,
All kinds 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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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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