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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
TIMBERWOLF HOWL 
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| October 11, 2012 | October/2012 |
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences run October 18 from 2:00 -8:00 p.m. and October 19 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the ending time each night (7:45 & 6:45).
6th grade through 8th grade students take their parents to the west campus commons area any time on those days between those times.
9th grade through 11th grade students take their parents to the east campus media center any time on those days between those times.
When you enter the commons or media center, your student will pick up their folder which will contain a report card (only 6-8th grade), work samples, and student reflection sheets that will guide the student and parent in their discussion of learning with their parent.
During this time teachers will also be located in the commons and media center, available to assust students with their parent conferences.
High school students, or students taking high school level courses receive report cards at the end of each semester (December), so at this time students and teachers will be sharing the student's progress to date. Parent involvement at Twin Peaks requires that parents attend two conferences per year; October and February. If a parents/guardians miss a conference they will be notified to set up an alternate time (policy T-IKAB).
If you have questions pertaining to student led conferences, please contact any one of your child's teachers or school administration.
MS & HS Student-Led Conferences
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Bilingual English/Spanish Parents - Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer to help with translation for non-English speaking Spanish parents, please contact Beverly Weinberg at weinberg_beverly@svvsd.org with this information:
Your name, names and grades of your students at TPCA, telephone number/s,email.
____I can help with verbal translation
____I can help with written translation
Volunteer needed to help with Math Mates
HS Math Teacher, Rossie Snow needs a parent volunteer to help score Math's Mates and make copies of skill builders. She will need one every other week starting the week of October 2. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday preferred. If interested, please contact her at snow_rosamand@svvsd.org
Math and Reading Volunteers for 1st grade
Math and Reading Volunteers needed to work with 10 first graders on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 1:40 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Please contact Carrie Cook at cook_carrie@svvsd.org
Volunteers need to help with PTO Monster Bash
Primarily set-up and clean-up
Friday, October 26. Please contact Angel Platt at plattplace@gmail.com
Volunteers to help sell PTO grocery cards
PTO will be selling Reloadable Safeway and King Soopers Cards during Parent/Teachers Conferences Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19. We need a few volunteers, in one-hour shifts, to assist.
THURSDAY: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
FRIDAY: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m
If you can assist for an hour, please respond back to Mike Rose at longmontroses@aol.com
Kitchen Help needed for Thanksgiving dinner
The date for the Thanksgiving dinner is Nov. 8. We need 5 volunteers to help that day (four to help serve from 10:45 - 12:45 and one to help out in the dish room - same hours). If you are interested, please contact Ana Cramer at cramer_ana@svvsd.org
Room hosts needed for Performing & Fine Arts Festival
Thursday, November 1 from 5:30 p.m, to 8:00 p.m. Room hosts control traffic in and out of performance venues to prevent interruptions. They also work with our judges to stay on schedule and provide supplies and support as needed. We still need hosts for woodwinds, voice/strings, and piano/percussion rooms. An assistant to help with art displays would also be helpful. Please contact Mr. Johnson at johnson_brett@svvsd.org to get signed up!
7th Grade MS Science Teacher needs donations.\
Contact Deborah Esterline at esterline_deborah@svvsd.org
MS Science Items
Attention parent community! We have the following high school textbook and policy reviews to conduct this year:
- Twin Peaks Curriculum Committee will be researching, reviewing and recommending an AP Biology textbook for the 2013-2014 school year. If you have knowledge in this area and are interested in helping us, please contact Shanell Turk at 303-587-7939 or shanellturk@yahoo.com.
- Twin Peaks Curriculum Committee will be researching, reviewing and recommending a Calculus textbook for the 2013-2014 school year. If you have knowledge in this area and are interested in helping us, please contact Jim Schauer at schauer5@comcast.net
- Twin Peaks Curriculum Committee will be researching, reviewing and recommending US History (standard and AP) textbooks for the 2013-2014 school year. If you have knowledge in this area and are interested in helping us, please contact Deb Owen at owen_debbie@svvsd.org
- In addition to the textbook reviews, the curriculum committee is tasked with reviewing and developing high school policies. The policy under current development is high school graduation requirements. If you are interested in participating in the development of this policy, Please contact Lori West at west_lori@svvsd.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website
BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE:
The board would like to explore the possibility of creating a foundation to support TPCA. Would you like to be involved? Contact Kathy DeMatteo for more information. KmDeMatteo@comcast.net
MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVE FEES NOW ASSIGNED:
Middle School Parents, in case you missed the notice last week, we have assigned Semester 1 course fees for PE, Band, Music and Choir. These fees are $20 per semester with discounts granted for Free or Reduced Lunch qualified students. Please see last week's Howl, dated 10/4/12 for more details and check your Parent Portal on Infinite Campus.
Note:Fees are due within 30 days of the assigned due date. Thank you!
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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Astronomy Night
Thursday, October 11
6:30 p.m.
TPCA
(8th grade DC participants will have pizza, chips and beverages for sale)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meets Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. Contact Don Young at dontyoung@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Friday, October 12, 2012
The K-5 First Quarter Awards assembly
Friday, November 2nd. Third through fifth grade will have their assembly at 1:40. Kindergarten through second grade will have their assembly at 2:15. Please join us in recognizing all of our outstanding students! The assembly will be held in the west campus commons.
Board Meeting
The Board of Directors meets Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the WC Media Center.
Parent / Teacher Conferences - Early Release
Thursday, October 18, students dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19, students dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
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PTO MONSTER BASH:
Friday, October 26, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Get ready for the Spookiest Fun you've ever had at Twin Peaks!
Click on links for details and to RSVP:
PTO Monster Bash flier PTO Pumpkin Carving contest
RELOADABLE GROCERY CARDS:
King Soopers and Safeway Reloadable Cards will be available for purchase in the WC lobby, Tursday, October 18 from 12:50 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.(early release day). King Sooper cards are $5 (with a $5 balance on the card). Safeway cards are $10 (with a $10 balance on the card). TPCA eans 5% of eavery dollar that you load and reload on your cards!
FALL FOR BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
If a company taped a dime to a package, wouldn't you take it off and put it in your piggy bank? That is exactly what this is, and we need you to collect your Box Tops and send them in to your student's homeroom class.
The class that collects and turns in the most Box Tops for Education by October 26 wins a popcorn party!
Send your box tops to school with your teacher's name written on the bag, envelope or collection sheet.
For a list of participating products go to www.boxtops4education.com
Please contact Marni Cherniss, Volunteer Box Tops Coordinator at (303) 485-0146 or marnierin@msn.com with any questions.
E Box Tops
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To Contact Administration:.303-772 7286 ext:
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Second Annual Astronomy Night | |
Thursday, October 11
6:30 - 9:30
TPCA
Astronomy Night 2012 flier |
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Coming to Astronomy Night on October 11??
Stop by the cafeteria and enjoy food and drinks served by TPCA 8th grade students! All proceeds go toward their Washington D.C. trip!
Thank you for your support!!
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NOW every vote counts! We have narrowed down the name choices to the top four. Each student will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite in their homeroom class.
Here are the choices; choose well. Our Mascot is counting on you!
Mascot Name Ballot |
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"As parents, besides seeing the academic performance of our children blossom, we have been pleased through the years to see the continued adherence to standards in both the academic and character development of the children."
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Picture Retakes | |
Friday, October 26
8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Commons
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Attention all
6th-11th Grade students who take piano lessons:
If you have a piece of solo literature that you have been practicing and working hard to perfect, you are eligible to participate in the piano section of the Performing & Fine Arts Festival on Thursday, November 1st. You will have 3-4 minutes to perform and 4-5 minutes of feedback from a professional piano instructor. The festival includes solo and ensemble performances by band and choir students, in addition to displays by our art students. This is your chance to strut your stuff, so don't miss out! Contact Mr. Johnson with questions at johnson_brett@svvsd.org
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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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What are your kids doing after school on Early Release Days Oct. 18 & 19? Join the Y for fun and activities! Just $22 until 6PM. Come Play!
Y Registration Form |
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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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