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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
TIMBERWOLF HOWL 
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| November 8, 2012 | November/2012 |
| Twin Peaks Charter Academy Newsletter |
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| Outstanding TPCA Students |
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Congratulations Performing Arts!
TPCA Students selected for SVVSD Honor Choir
7th Grade:
Mylie Tarnowski
Samantha Modesitt
Adam Pena
8th Grade:
Madelynn Felix
Daisy Gurrola
Dawson McCawley
Ethan Morales
TPCA Student Advanced to second round UNC Math Contest
Congratulations to seventh grader Aileen Ma, who has advanced to the second round in the University of Northern Colorado Math Contest. She was one of 200 out of 2000 competitors to advance. The competitors include high schoolers all the way to 12th grade. It's fantastic that she was part of the ten percent who advanced!
Outstanding Performers Showcase
Come see Outstanding Performers Showcase at La Vita Bella Coffee, Etc. in downtown Longmont this Friday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Students who were selected by the judges at last week's Performing & Fine Arts Festival will be featured on the program. Come on out and help your musical peers celebrate their success! Questions? E-mail Mr. J. at johnson_brett@svvsd.org
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Work Room Volunteers needed
We are in need of committed, responsible volunteers to work regular one-hour or more weekly shifts for the remainder of the school year in the copy room. Responsibilities include making copies, utilizing the die cut machine, assembling books and folders for all K-11th grade teachers and staff. Training will be provided. Please contact Beverly Weinberg to sign up for shifts. weinberg_beverly@svvsd.org
PTO Movie Matinee Volunteers
Looking for volunteers to help in 30-minute to one-hour shifts between 2:30 - 5:30 Tuesday, December 4. Please contact Widad Basha at widadbash@yahoo.com for more information.
Glass Baby Food Jars Needed
Second grade classes are in need of small, glass baby food jars. Please give donations to any of the teachers.
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
Volunteers Needed for MS Boys Basketball Tournament
MS Boys Basketball Tournament will be held here at TPCA on Saturday, November 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are looking for a few volunteers to provide food donations for the hospitality room. If you are interested, please contact the MS Athletic director Suzanne Robison at robison_suzanne@svvsd.org or at 303772-7286 ext 57066.
Hearing and Vision Volunteers Needed
Monday, December 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (kinder-5th)
Tuesday, December 4, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (7th and 10th grades and AM KInder) Any volunteers to help lead classes to/from, crowd control and conduct screenings are very much appreciated!! To volunteer, please call Belinda Strickland @ 303-772-7700.
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Thursday, November 8
5:30 p.m. Finance Committee WC Media Center
Friday, November 9
3:00 p.m. MS Girls Basketball Informational meeting WC Gym
Tuesday, November 13
7:00 a.m. Curriculum Committee WC Media Center
8:00 a.m. PTO Executive Officers meeting EC Media Center
8:00 a.m. Marketing Committee WC Conference
7:00 p.m. Faculty Committee WC Conference
Wednesday, November 14
5:30 p.m. PTO Meeting Cafetorium
** Childcare provided **
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting WC Media Center
Friday, November 16
Professional Day No School for Students
November 19 - 23
Thanksgiving Break No School
Monday, November 26
8:00 a.m. Classes resume
3:00 p.m. MS Girls Basketball practice starts
** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DATE CHANGE
Calendar of Events
For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website
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PTO meeting
Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. Cafetorium
Child care is provided. Everyone is welcome!
Message from PTO MS Liaison
Attention Middle School Students and Parents! The next PTO meeting is coming up on Wednesday, November 14. If you have any ideas, concerns or needs that you would like addressed at the meeting, please contact Lisa Barila at lisab@barila.net.Click on this link to read more..Message from MS PTO liaison
PTO Presents: Education Navigation
Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In an effort to educate and support TPCA parents, the TPCA literacy department is providing an informational presentation that will answer all your questions about:
* How TPCA supports struggling students
* Special Education
* The Response to Intervention (RtI) Process
* Gifted and Talented at TPCA
* What does it mean if my student has an RtI plan or an ILP? Explaining the Educational "Alphabet Soup" (IEP, ILP, RtI, SpED, ALP, ELL, etc.)
PTO K-5th grade Movie Matinee
Tuesday, December 4, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Look for details in your child's Thursday folder this week. It will be directly after school from 3 to 5 p.m....give yourself a couple extra hours to Christmas shop while the kiddos enjoy a movie and popcorn after school. |
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To Contact Administration:.303-772 7286 ext:
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K-8 Facebook |
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Order TPCA Logo Wear in time for the holidays! | |
Looking for that perfect winter holiday gift? Why not make it a TPCA Logo Wear item.
Click on this link for the order form. Logo Wear order form
Completed forms and payment are due no later than 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 26, 2012 to guarantee delivery before winter break.
Please contact Beverly Weinberg if you have any questions at weinberg_beverly@svvsd.org
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Order TPCA Yearbook! | |
We are excited to announce that the 2013 Twin Peaks yearbook is now on
sale. Make sure that your child doesn't miss out on our yearbook tradition. It's the only book that captures the year's events, activities, friendships, experiences, and memories from Twin Peaks. You will have two opportunities this year to guarantee a book for your child. From October 29 to November 16, the book will be on sale for $45 for the high school and $25 for the elementary. From January 28 to February 8, the book will be offered at $50 and $25. Place your order for the yearbook
jostens-yearbooks.com or make your check payable to TPCA.
This year's book is one you won't want to miss! |
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LEAP | |
LEAP is designed to help eligible low-income households with winter home heating costs. LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating. LEAP benefits are available to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, political beliefs or religious beliefs.
Applications and free bags are available in the WC Main Lobby. |
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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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