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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
TIMBERWOLF HOWL 
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| October 18, 2012 | October/2012 |
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STUDENT SAFETY
Twin Peaks Parents & Community Members;
The recent tragedy and senseless loss of life of a young innocent child in the Jefferson County School District creates a heart breaking wave of immediate concern, vigilance and awareness that grips each of us as parents and our communities. All that we hold close and dear in and of ourselves lies within our children. To try and make sense of insanity in what is an unconscionable series of acts that harms an innocent child and causes family grief beyond repair, strikes at the core of our current culture and leaves so many unanswered questions. This act was committed/initiated within a known community and a neighborhood not so unlike ours and this has been the origin of many fears. With that being said, concern for as well as purposeful conversation with our children must be at the highest level, as an organization, as a staff, and as a parent community so that these greatest fears are never awakened again.
At Twin Peaks, we want you to know that student safety is always our top priority, and we do all we can do to reinforce safe behaviors within our school, as well as modeling for our students constant awareness of their surroundings.
In our country, we are free to travel anywhere in our neighborhoods, to and from school, to visit friends or on family vacation. It is easy to be lulled into safe thinking during any time of travel, whether it be familiar or unfamiliar surroundings. Should we be in a group or temporarily by ourselves in familiar surroundings and a stranger approaches, be sure that your child knows what to do: Yell or shout, run away, and immediately tell an adult. Stress to your child the importance of going straight to school, coming home immediately after dismissal, and leaving the school event with another student. As the age and maturity of the child varies, here are some common strategies that you can implement in your own home. Please have this conversation with your child.
Scholastic's website offers more tips on talking to your child about stranger danger. Remind your child that if he/she sees anything suspicious around the neighborhood or school, they need to immediately contact the police department and notify the school. http://www.scholastic.com/resources/article/talking-about-stranger-safetY
I know that by working together and having these conversations as a family, we can better help protect the safety of all children within our school community.
Thank you,
BJ Buchmann
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 Unpaid Student Fees All 2012-2013 Student Fees that are unpaid within 30 days of the due date are now past due unless you are up-to-date on a payment installment plan. Please click on this attachment to read more: Conference Parent Fees Letter |
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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
TPCA Chess Club needs a Chairperson
We are looking for someone to organize and oversee the TPCA Chess Club. If you are interested, please contact Beverly at weinberg_beverly@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 November 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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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 Open 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
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website
MS & HS STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES:
Frequently Asked Questions
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
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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.
Curriculum Committee
Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 a.m. WC Media Center
Marketing Committee
Tuesday, October 23 at 8:00 a.m. EC Conference Room
Faculty Committee
Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. WC Conference Room
Technology Committee
Wednesday, October 24 at 4:30 p.m. WC Conference Room
Finance Committee
Thursday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. WC Media Center
Picture Retakes
Friday, October 26, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Commons
PTO Monster Bash
Friday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m.
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.
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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 Mash flier
PTO Pumpkin Carving contest
RELOADABLE GROCERY CARDS:
King Soopers and Safeway Reloadable Cards will be available for purchase in the WC lobby, Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19. (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!
Timberwolf Trot Awards assemblies
Wednesday, October 24 in WC Commons
1:15 3rd - 5th grades
1:45 6th - 8th grades
2:15 K - 2nd grades
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.
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 A very special THANKS goes to the Andersen and Toothaker families for clearing out our gardens and getting them ready for the next planting season. |
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To Contact Administration:.303-772 7286 ext:
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K-8 Facebook
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Odyssey of the Mind at TPCA is forming teams now. We have limited spots available for grades K-1, 2nd, 4th, and middle school. Students from other grades may join our waiting list. Interested parents should send their student's name, birth date, grade, homeroom teacher, preferred meeting days (after school), parents' names, and contact email and phone number to TwinPeaksOdyssey@gmail.com.
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 Holiday Lunch You and your family are cordially invited to join your student for our Holiday Meal. Thursday, November 8 Cost: $3.00 for guests (adults and children not enrolled in TPCA) Click on the link Holiday Meal Ticket order form |
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The 8th graders are going to be selling food for an 8th grade fundraiser during conferences.
Thursday, October 18: Pizza, drinks and snacks available in cafeteria from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 19:
Snacks and drinks available in west campus lobby from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Meal deal = $4.00 (pizza, chips, drink and a cookie)
Pizza = $2.50
Chips = $1.00
Soda or water = $0.75
Candy bar = $1.00
Cookie = $0.50
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Last day to vote is Friday, October 19!
Here are the choices; choose well. Our Mascot is counting on you!
Mascot Name Ballot |
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"We love Twin Peaks! Our son is so engaged at the middle school and his ability to take High School Math is such a gift. He is now being challenged at a level he would like but engaging with students his own age." | |
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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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 | | REMINDER | | Please check Lost & Found. We have several sleeping bags and other items from 6th grade Outdoor Ed trip. |
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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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| YMCA After-School Program |
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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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