Dear Parents,

At this time, I want to welcome each family back to Twin Peaks from the holiday break of what I hope was a restful and thankful time with family and friends.  As we start this New Year, I would like to briefly address the devastating news that struck so many of our hearts, prior to the holiday break.

Many of us have spent the last couple of weeks sorting out the madness and reviewing the unimaginable events that took place in Newtown, CT.  While the details of this willful act are still being released from personal witnesses, local officials and the media, the senseless shattering of so many lives can be overwhelming for many of us parents. Make no mistake, the depth of the evil that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary remains, unconscionable.

I'd like to reassure you that at TPCA, student safety is always our greatest priority.  We schedule adult supervision and practice drills regularly and prepare for many different situations.  These emergency procedures;   lock-out, lock-down or evacuation are part of the SVVSD Crisis & Emergency training that we as an organization participate in and practice.

Some of our security measures include:

- District wide compatible radio's.

-Email, phone call and emergency communication protocol.

-Interior and Exterior security cameras.

-Secured Exterior doors

Could we do more to strengthen our security? Yes, and this will be reviewed and improved as we review emergency situations in light of the current events. TPCA wants to provide the safest school possible, both physically and culturally.

We are thankful for the strong partnerships with the Longmont Police Department, SVVSD Board of Education.  We value the dedication and commitment of our staff and will continue to refine our procedures for maximum safety of our school.

Engaged and aware parents and community members who are vigilant and dedicated to Twin Peaks are a major asset, do not minimize your contribution to your students safety.  Follow the procedures we have in place for visiting our school and question those who do not.   

Administrators will be participating in a district wide school safety program on January 7th.  Your Board of Directors and Administration will host a public meeting shortly afterward. 

On behalf of the Board, our Staff and Administration, we thank you for your kind comments, words of encouragement and support for our teachers and students. We look forward to your participation as we refine and improve school safety for your students.

Warmly,

BJ Buchmann

Principal

Children, School Safety

Children, Talking about Fear and Violence

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.

Friday, January 4

   Smart Jeans Day

Tuesday, January 8

    Curriculum Committee                 7:00 a.m.  WC Media Center

    Marketing Committee                  8:00 a.m.  WC Conference Room

    PTO Executive Officers meeting   8:30 a.m.  EC Media Conference

    Faculty Committee                      7:00 p.m.  WC Conference Room

Wednesday, January 9

    Kindergarten Sibling Registration  8:15 a.m. 

    MS Awards Ceremony                 2:20 p.m.  WC Commons 

    Technology Committee                4:30 p.m.  WC Conference Room

    PTO Meeting                              5:30 p.m.  EC Cafetorium

Thursday, January 10

    Finance Committee                     5:30 p.m.   WC Media Center

    Enrollment Meeting                     6:00 p.m.   WC Commons

Friday, January 11

    Awards Ceremony (3rd - 5th)       1:15 p.m.   WC Commons

    Awards Ceremony (K - 2nd)         2:15 p.m.  WC Commons   

Calendar of Events

For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website 

Twin Peaks Board of Directors Annual Election Nominations are Now Open

Do you have a love for education and a desire to make Twin Peaks the best that it can be? The Twin Peaks Board of Directors self-nomination period is now open.  Parents and community members are encouraged to apply by requesting and submitting a brief questionnaire.  Nomination packets are due back by Tuesday, January 22.  The election will be held during Parent Teacher conferences February 7 and 8.  Newly elected members can begin meeting attendance immediately and begin service at the last meeting in June.  Three board positions are up for election, and the term of service is 2 years.  Regular meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. 
Ideal candidates will bring energy and enthusiasm for making TPCA the best school possible.  Past boards have benefited from the contributions of many different professions like legal, finance, accounting, education, management, etc.  A board comprised of members with variety of backgrounds and skillsets is ideal. Board packets can be picked up at the front office or electronically from Ginger Cauley or Pete Wanninger.
If you have any questions, please contact Ginger or Pete.

cauley_ginger@svvsd.org

pwanninger@ieee.org

Nominating Welcome Letter

TBCB Conflict of Interest

TBOD Board Member Agreement

TPCA BOD Nominating Questionaire

Appendix F By-Laws of Board of Directors

Guiding Principles

Do you want to make a HUGE difference at TPCA? 

We will be running an online auction to support the foundation level needs of our school.  For example, capital improvements, technology upgrades, teacher education, student scholarships, music, art and band support. 

We need organizers, promoters and participants!  If you can help, please call 303-775-6991 TODAY!  Don't hesitate. This is a 3-month, high-impact volunteer opportunity.

Photo Shoot Photo's available for Review

The approved photo's from the 2012 photo shoot are available for parent review.  Please see the school receptionists to see the faces of Twin Peaks! 

Thank you Parents!

A very heartfelt Thank you to all the parents who have used GREATSCHOOLS.com and FACEBOOK to promote TPCA!  Your success stories and kind words do make a difference.  Help us FILL THE SCHOOL  in 2013-2014!  Invite your neighbors and friends to our enrollment meetings this month! Thank you for all you do!

Reading is a Thrill!

2,000,000 Minutes Reading Challenge 

Our Reading Challenge is off to a great start!

Thus far students have read 333,355 minutes----well on our way to reaching our goal! Please encourage your child to read as much as possible between now and February 22, 2013. The next reporting time date is January 11.

Mark your calendars for the Book Fair to be held during 3rd Quarter conferences 2/7 and 2/8. Thank you for encouraging your child's participation in this year's Reading Challenge!!

TPCA Inclement Weather 

TPCA No Late Start and Closing

Drop Off / Pick Up 

Thursday, January 10

   6:00 p.m. WC Commons

Monday, January 14

   6:00 p.m.WC Commons

Wednesday, January 23

   6:00 p.m. WC Commons

Enrollment Lottery

   Tuesday, January 29

   2:00 p.m.

Parents, It is very important to keep your child's lunch account current.  If you have any questions about the account, please call the Kitchen Manager, Ana Cramer at 720-494-3605. 

Charge policy is as follows: Elementary students are allowed to charge two lunches.

Grades 6-11 are allowed to charge only one lunch.

IF YOU CANNOT PAY THE CHARGES OWED, YOU MUST SEND A LUNCH FROM HOME. We will NOT be able to provide a lunch to secondary students owing more than $2.75 or to elementary students owing more than $5.00.

Anyone needing financial assistance (even for temporary period) may fill out an application for free or reduced price meals.  All schools have applications in the office, cafeteria, or you may call the Nutrition Services department at 303-702-7793 to request a form.

PTO Meeting

Wednesday, January 9

5:30 p.m. EC Cafetorium

Childcare is provided. The By-Laws will be voted on and the Budget will be discussed at this meeting.

Message to MS Students and Parents from PTO MS Representative!

If you have any ideas, concerns or needs that you would like addressed at the meeting, please contact Lisa Barilla  at lisab@barila.net 

or 303-776-1264.

We are in need of some judges to help and support our Odyssey Of The Mind teams at the Mt Evans Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 23rd at Silver Creek High School in Longmont.  No experience is necessary, training is provided in February (see details below).  Please email Melodie Bushman at twinpeaksodyssey@gmail.com  if you are interested in becoming a judge. Click here for details:

 OM Judges needed

This is a reminder that the cast of "Seussical" will have its first rehearsal on Monday, January 7 from 3:15-4:30 in Mrs. Freeman's room.  Crew members will be contacted about when we will need them.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Freeman at freeman_amy@svvsd.org or Mrs. Balster at balster_andrea@svvsd.org.  The scripts are in!  We can't wait to finally get started!

The National Junior Honor Society students raised a total of 892 pounds in donated food and toiletries for OUR Center.