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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
TIMBERWOLF HOWL 
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| December 13, 2012 | December/2012 |
| Twin Peaks Charter Academy Newsletter |
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| Message from Mr. Buchmann |
"Quality Time as a Family"
Where does the time go? How can it be December and the end of 2012?
Personally, it feels like my youngest child just began fifth grade last week and my oldest just left for college. If you are a kindergarten parent, it's hard to believe that the graduating class of 2025 is walking the hallways of Twin Peaks Charter Academy. I'm happy it's only the students who are getting older and not me (yea, right!).
The students and staff are looking forward to a well-deserved break from the daily academics and the "piles of paper" that always follow.
During this time of the year, I want to encourage everyone to slow down and focus on spending some well-deserved time as a family, caring first for each other and then reaching out to others in need. I have listed below some general suggestions for things that parents can do to help support fun, recreational reading and build in quality family time.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Break, from all of us at TPCA.
1. Plan to go to the public library or the local bookstore over the holiday.
2. Take every opportunity you can to help increase your child's vocabulary. Explain the meaning of any words in your reading that the child may not understand or even hear.
3. Encourage reading fluency by having your child read and reread familiar books or stories.
4. Highlight or underline words that you can sound out from the day's "junk mail." At least this will put the "junk mail" to good use.
5. Read a book to or with your children, regardless of the time of day.
6. Take a nap.
BJ Buchmann
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| Message from TPCA Board of Directors |
Your Board of Directors thanks you for your support and dedication to our school. The continued success of Twin Peaks depends on active and engaged parents, staff, and students. Please join us at one of our Wednesday, 7 p.m. meetings in the coming year to fully understand the long-term plan for the school and your students.
Open enrollment has started for the 2013-2014 school year. For planning purposes, full enrollment by February 2013 would allow flexibility and proactive coordination of staffing, students, and course offerings. We would like to invite each of you to join our student recruitment process. Invite your friends to our enrollment meetings, share the informational emails with prospective families, and share your success stories. As parents, you are our greatest advocates for new students.
January 8, 2013 will initiate the self-nomination period for the Twin Peaks Board of Directors election. Please consider serving the school, and continuing to chart a course for excellence in education for our children.
Many things have changed in the last few years, however, our dedication to results, student achievement, and student opportunity remains focused and strong. We appreciate your input and ideas and look forward to a successful future for our school. Have a wonderful holiday season and a safe and happy New Year! |
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KINDERGARTEN SIBLINGS! | |
Parents, here is information about 2013-14 re-enrollment for your current students and enrollment of new siblings.
Re-enrollment link - english/spanish
Marilyn Putrah, K-8 Registar. |
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LUNCH / RECESS ASSISTANCE 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 to provide lunchroom / recess assistance beginning in January 2013. Responsibilities include: assisting students in the cafeteria and monitoring the playground. Training will be provided. Shifts available: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Contact Danielle Feeney at feeney_danielle@svvsd.org
Sewing Project
Kindergarten teacher Melissa Tobias, needs help with a sewing project. She needs someone to sew approximately 30 chair packs for students. In addition, she also needs some one to donate the materials (which also apply to volunteer time). This is a perfect home project. If you would like to help, please contact her ar tobias_melissa@svvsd.org
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READING is a THRILL!
2,000,000 Minutes Reading Challenge | |
Attention Parents:
Our Reading Challenge is off and running. Please encourage your child to read as much as possible between now and February 22, 2013.
Some basic guidelines are
- Students may count minutes they read by themselves, minutes they read out loud to someone, or minutes someone reads to them.
- The entire class may count minutes read during D.E.A.R. or read aloud time!
- The goal is for all students K-6 to read 30 minutes, 5 days a week, including winter vacation!! However, it will take students reading more than this to reach our goal!!!
- PRIZES----We will be giving away one Kindle per grade level 3-6 and one Leapster Explorer per grade level K-2. To be eligible for the grade-level drawing, students MUST read at least 1800 minutes.
Thank you for encouraging your child's participation in this year's Reading Challenge!!
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Thursday, December 13
Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. WC Conference Room
Holiday Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. WC Commons
Friday, December 14
Dress of Choice
Winter Break - December 19, 2012 to January 2, 2013
Tuesday, January 2
Professional Day (no students)
Wednesday, January 3
Students return
Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. WC Media Center
Calendar of Events
For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website
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To Contact Administration: 303-772 7286 ext:
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K-8 Facebook |
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 | | Attention all TPCA students and families | |
The National Junior Honor Society is partnering with the OUR Center to sponsor a canned food contest to help those in need of food this season! This is the second and final week for you to bring in your items to your classroom teacher. You can bring canned fruits and vegetables, mashed potato and gravy mixes, cereal, pasta, tuna, etc. The OUR Center also needs toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap and shampoo, deodorant, combs, wash cloths, etc. The classroom that collects the most items by this Friday will receive a fabulous prize from NJHS! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Freeman or Mrs. Whitmer. |
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Box Tops for Education
Remember to collect Box Tops for Education! Look for Box Tops on products you already buy. Remember to register at http://www.boxtops4education.com/ and track our progress and find free opportunities to earn Box Tops, like Click and Earn.
We have two new Box Tops Contests to announce:
- The K-8 class that turns in the most Box Tops from October 27th until February 23rd wins a popcorn party.
- The K-8 teacher that turns in the most Box Tops by February 23rd earns a $50 spa card. All Box Tops already turned in this year count towards this contest.
Box Tops funds help the PTO support Twin Peaks Charter Academy, our teachers and their classrooms. 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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Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Balster would like to congratulate all who auditioned for "Seussical!" We were so impressed with our talented and dedicated performers! The cast list is now posted outside of one of Mrs. Freeman's doors. We will be holding a cast and crew meeting before Winter Break, so please be listening to the morning announcements for when that will be. Rehearsals will begin directly after Break. We can't wait to get started! Please contact Mrs. Freeman if you have any questions. |
| | Elementary Tutoring by High School Students | | NO Tutoring Monday, December 17. Tutoring will resume January 14. Email Lori West at west_lori@svvsd.org to sign up your elementary student. |
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Student Directories Available | | The 2012-13 Student Directories are available for $5 each. Please contact the front desk to get your copy. |
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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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