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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
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| October 4, 2012 | October/2012 |
| Twin Peaks Charter Academy Newsletter |
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Preparing for the Upcoming Conferences by Having a One-Year Plan in Mind
In trying to help our children be successful, we often need help and advice from others. That's why it's important to work together with your child's school. With conferences just around the corner, here are ten time-tested ideas from the Cline/Faye Institute that support both children and parents working together with the teacher. Our approach as parents will vary with the age of our student but, I think if we would try these ideas for one year, we will surely be amazed. Remember, that the long-term approach is always more difficult but the results are worth it.
1. Remember that parents can't teach for teachers and teachers can't teach for parents. Remember that teachers can't learn for kids and kids can't learn for teachers.
2. Show the same amount of love for your children regardless of their success in school. Show sadness rather than anger when they have trouble in school.
3. Expect your children to do their share of the chores at home.
4. Spend some time each day talking with excitement about your work and your day. Your children will begin to imitate you and will soon begin to talk about school and their day.
5. Take turns reading to each other every day.
6. Have your children teach you something they have learned at school. Do this at least once per week. Include all the subjects and electives.
7. Encourage your children to do things that "recharge their batteries." Encourage them to try many different activities as a way of discovering their talents. Remind them they will build their careers around their talents, not around their weaknesses.
8. Provide a time and place for reading and homework. Expect your children to study and expect them to read outside of school. Reading a wide range of books and support materials will increase your child's vocabulary, comprehension and increase their general knowledge. Talk about what your child reads, and they will end up doing all the talking.
9. Have your children bring home school papers. Look at the right answers instead of the wrong answers. Have your children explain the right answer to you and how they got it. Children love to share what they know.
10.Expect this program to take about one year before you see good results. Remember that children who struggle at school or have a hard time in school will need to get away from it for a while each day. More homework and problems at home won't help your child learn any faster.
Holding and applying some of these ideas will allow all of us as parents, teachers and administrators to better influence each other and especially our children at school. As a school community, we know that working together with an approach that includes empathy and respect rather than criticism and judgment will yield greater results for all involved. Bar none, Twin Peaks parents are the very best I've ever been associated with in supporting their school and seeing the end product.
BJ Buchmann
Principal
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Student Fees are now PAST DUE!
Attention Parents:
Be aware that any unpaid student fees are now PAST DUE!
TPCA did allow a grace period of 30 days on student fees that were due on August 1, therefore, any student fees unpaid on August 31 are now considered late.
Please send in your payment or contact the Business Office to set up a payment plan in order to avoid disablement of Parent Portal access and having your student's report card being withheld.
If your family qualified in the 2011-12 school year for the Federal Free or Reduced lunch program, your qualification ended on September 30, 2012, and you must reapply by October 1 for the 2012-2013 school year for continued benefits and Free/Reduced discounts on student fees. Applications are available at the school office.
If you would like to receive discounted student fees for the 12-13 school year on your Free Lunch, Reduced Lunch or Employee status, you must:
a. Make full payment by August 31, 2012 or have a payment plan in place with the Business Office. Otherwise you will lose your Free or Reduced Lunch discount and be responsible for 100% of the student fee.
b. Provide a copy of your 12-13 Free/Reduced Lunch qualification letter to the school office.
Thank you for being accountable for your student's fees.
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DROP OFF / PICK UP PROCEDURE: We would like to remind everyone of the Drop off/Pick up procedure with the understanding that everyone's safety is most important to Twin Peaks Academy. Click link for details Drop Off / Pick Up
TPCA ATTENDANCE LINE:
Elementary Attendance Line: 720.494.3606
Elementary Fax: 303.485.0394
Secondary (6th-11th) Attendance Line: 720-494-3610
Secondary (6th-11th) Fax: 720-494-3611
INCLEMENT WEATHER & NO LATE START DAYS:
Please prepare and dress your student for inclement weather on designated days as indicated by forecasts. The Colorado fall weather patterns can suddenly change during the day. TPCA Inclement Weather
St Vrain School closing policy: SVVSD
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website
REMINDER:
First quarter ends October 11. Please remember to view your parent and student (6th-12th) Infinite Campus portals to check on your child's academic progress. Students are not in attendance on October 12 due to a teacher work day. Parent-teacher conferences are October 18 and 19. Students are released at 1 p.m. on both days so teachers may participate in conferences.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR:
Lori West, School Counselor, will be available on the West Campus, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please feel free to drop in.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVE FEES ASSIGNED:
You can view student fee assignments through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal if any fees are owed. These newly assigned fees are for 6-8 Band, Choir, Music, and PE and reflect the appropriate discounts if your family is currently qualified.
Thank you for your patience as we transition to the use of Infinite Campus for Fees and thanks in advance for your timely payment. Your faithful support makes these activities possible at Twin Peaks Charter Academy. Please contact Marilyn Putrah, Registrar, if you have any questions: 303.772.7286 X 57051 or putrah_marilyn@svvsd.org
*See www.twinpeakscharter.org, Admission Fees tab or TPCA Governance, Policies, Section J Students T-JQ-E1 and E2.
Parents, last Spring the BOD passed new Student Fees policies*. Now that student schedules are set and families have received their qualification determinations for possible discounts, we have assigned the additional Semester 1 fees referenced on both your 2012-13 Re-Enrollment Form, or if a new family, on your 2012-13 Student Fees forms.
OCTOBER COUNTS:
October count is a very important time of the year for all schools in Colorado. The October count determines the funding that our school receives from the state. Accurate October counts ensure TPCA receives the funding that enables us to hire and retain the best staff and offer excellent academic programming in a safe and encouraging environment. It is important that students are in attendance throughout this time so that an accurate count of the number of students TPCA has is recorded. The October count window starts on Monday, September 24 and runs to Monday, October 8. Should you have questions, please contact Marilyn Putrah at putrah_marilyn@svvsd.org
TPCHS IS SEARCHING FOR THE COACHING STAFF:
Head Coach: Boys' Basketball
Assistant Coach: Boys' Basketball
Head Coach: Girls' Basketball
Assistant Coach: Girls' Basketball
Click on this link for details: TPCHS Coaching Positions
If you are interested, please send an email with athletics focused cover letter and resume before 3:00 p.m. October 12, to High School Athletic Coordinator Jeremy Hamlin at hamlin_jeremy@svvsd.org |
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TUTORING:
Do you have a 3rd-8th grade student that could use some tutoring from one of our high school students? Contact Lori West at west_lori@svvsd.org. This will be on a first come, first serve basis for Mondays.
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE:
The Curriculum Committee meets Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 a.m. in the West Campus Meda Center, If you would like more information,contact Shelley Coleman at sjcoleman@q.com
MARKETING COMMITTEE:
The Marketing Committee meets Tuesday, October 9 at 8:00 a.m. in the EC Conference Room. For more information, contact Kathy DeMatteo at kmdematteo@comcast.net
FACULTY COMMITTEE:
The Faculty Committee meets Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m.in the WC Media Center. Contact Nikki Stevenson at nstevenson10@msn.com
PTO MEETING:
Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 p.m.in the Cafetorium. Contact Angel Platt at plattplace@gmail.com
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The Finance Committee meets Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. Contact Don Young at dontyoung@gmail.com
ASTRONOMY NIGHT
Thursday, October 11, 6:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Friday, October 12, 2012
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TIMBERWOLF TROT:
The PTO would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to all the parents, students and staff who made the Timberwolf Trot possible. Our school has the best staff, students and parents!!! The event went off without a hitch and was a gigantic success thanks to all of the hard work put into it. The PTO is especially proud of all the students who worked so hard to collect donations for TPCA. You are amazing people! Thank you all! Donation totals and prize information will be coming soon!
TPCA's 2nd Smart Jeans Day is Friday October 5! Place money in an envelope with your child's first and last name and have them give it to his/her teacher. Pre-pay $8 for the rest of the year or $1 for the day. Students in grades K-8 can wear jeans (may include jean shorts, skirts, and jeans that have no holes and fit appropriately-please see the parent-student handbook for more details). Students must wear dress code approved shirts, shoes, and socks. Please continue to help the PTO support our students! Please contact Rachael DiGiovanni with questions. digiovr@yahoo.com
PTO MEETING:
The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium. Childcare will be provided.
PTO MONSTER BASH:
Save the Date! Friday, October 26, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Get ready for the Spookiest Fun you've ever had at Twin Peaks! The PTO is throwing a Monster Bash that you will not want to miss! Look for more info to come!
MESSAGE FROM PTO MIDDLE SCHOOL LIAISON: Attention Middle School Students and Parents: The next PTO meeting is coming up on Wednesday, October 10! If you have any ideas, concerns or needs that you would like addressed at the meeting, please contact me! My name is Lisa Barila, and I am the representative for MS parents, teachers and students. My duties as the MS Representative is to be your voice at PTO meetings. I will be attending every PTO meeting and will report back to you. You can contact me at lisab@barila.net or call me at 303-776-1264. You can also contact your grade representatives, Andrea Balster for 7th grade families and Brian Birch for 8th grade families. These two contacts will relay your information to me as well. Please let us know what we can do for you! Remember, the next PTO meeting is Wednesday, October 10.We hope to hear from you! Lisa Barila at lisab@barila.net or 303-776-1264.
BE A BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION HERO!
See attached flier:Free eBox Tops
Sign up to support TPCA at btfe.com/hero
DON'T FORGET TO USE YOUR RELOADABLE GROCERY CARDS!
We earn 5% of every dollar that you load/re-load on your King Sooper and Safeway cards!
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10-MILE WALK:
Our Washington, D.C. bound eighth graders will be participating in a 10 mile walk around McIntosh Lake on October 6 to raise money for their class trip in May! Contact your favorite eighth grader and make a pledge per mile to support them in their effort to visit our nation's capital. Questions? Contact Lisa Fetters at fetters_lisa@svvsd.org.
Coming to Astronomy Night on October 11th??
Stop by the cafeteria and enjoy food and drinks served by TPCA 8th grade students! All proceeds go towards their Washington D.C. trip!
Thank you for your support!!
CRACKPOTS FUNDRAISER:
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Crackpots fundraiser. We had a fantastic turnout, and DC bound 8th graders and their families are very appreciative of the support! |
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Second Annual Astronomy Night | |
Thursday, October 11
6:30 - 9:30
TPCA
Click on this link to see flier. Astronomy Night 2012 flier |
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TPCA is ADOPTING a Mascot!
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Bolder Boulder | |
Thanks to the parents who came to practice with our running club, as well, especially Jen Schallberg and David Shattuck.
TPCA is looking forward to being in contention for repeating this award in the Spring of 2013 Bolder Boulder! Congratulations to TPCA from the Bolder Boulder organizers as TPCA recently received notice that our school had the highest participation (within our division) of students running the Bolder Boulder in the 2012 race! Race representative, Alice Swanson, will come and present a poster and announce this positive accolade to our entire school at the first quarter awards assembly. Special recognition for outstanding individual times goes to Adam Pena for being the fastest boy finisher from our school, and Kela Fetters for being the fastest girl finisher from TPCA in the 2012 race. Success like this could not take place unless staff members from TPCA stepped in to organize and train our racers, as well as provide supervision and inspiration on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Major kudos and thanks to our most excellent and fit staff members: CarolAnn Austin, Lisa Bohannon, Leandra Cassanueva, Diana Dolinar, Lisa Fetters, Lindsey Ginesi, Sarah LaMutt, and Andrea Zakelj. |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL | |
The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade had an excellent volleyball season with 45 girls participating. The 7th and 8th grade played 18 games against other schools in the district and private schools. They ended the season strong by winning against Coal Ridge and Mead at the district tournament. Great job! |
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" I am so happy to have my daughter at TPCA. I really didn't know her true potential until the teachers engaged her at her level."
- Parent of 6th Grade Student | |
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Video Needed
| Our local cable station is looking for GREAT video from area schools!
Contact Kathy DeMatteo if you can be the video person for TPCA, editing will be provided.
KMDeMatteo@comcast.net |
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Si quisiera las noticias traducidas en español, por favor llame a Norma Alba a 303 772 7286.
Ella los llamará en dos días de negocio
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| Mission Statement |
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.
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Our Legacy: Academic Excellence
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