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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
TIMBERWOLF HOWL 
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| January 17, 2013 | January 2013 |
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TO ALL 5th and 8th GRADE PARENTS:
Please join us for these informational meetings to be held tonight, Thursday, January 17, 2013. We plan to start promptly at 6 p.m. and conclude by 7 p.m.
For parents of current 5th graders transitioning to 6th grade next year:
Please meet in the West Campus Media Center for the Middle School presentation facilitated by Danielle Feeney, Assistant Principal.
For parents of current 8th graders transitioning to high school next year:
Please meet in the Cafetorium for the high school presentation facilitated by BJ Buchmann, Principal.
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| PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE FORMS |
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Spring 2013 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, February 7, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, February 8, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Click here for form: Parent-Teacher Conference Form
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Re-Enrollment Forms Due
Please return your Intent to Re-enroll Form by January 25 to insure that a seat is reserved for your student next year. Forms were sent to you with the Quarter 2 report card. If you need another copy, please stop by either school office, or download one at www.twinpeakscharter.org > Admissions. A PDF form that you can print is linked at the bottom of the page.
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CONFERENCE MEAL DONATIONS NEEDED
The PTO will host a meal for all TPCA staff members before Parent- Teacher Conferences, February 7 and 8, 2013. This is a perfect "at home" volunteer project! Click on this link to see items needed: Conference Meals Food List. If you would like to help, please contact Heather Lechman at h_lechman@yahoo.com no later than Thursday, January 31, 2013.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MS VALENTINE'S DANCE The Middle School Valentine's Dance is coming on Friday, February 15! Mr. Birch and the Student Leadership Team need several parent volunteers to help with set-up and decorations, supervision, food service, and clean-up. The dance, for 6-8th grade students only, will be held in the Commons and the Cafetorium from 3-6 p.m. Set-up and decoration crews will need to arrive much earlier. There will be a planning meeting for any volunteers sometime in early February. Please respond to Mr. Birch if you can help during the dance: birch_brian@svvsd.org or 303-772-7286. Thanks for your support!
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
In conjunction with the 2 Million Minute Reading Challenge, Twin Peaks will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair during February conferences. Volunteers are needed to help set up, man, and tear down the Book Fair February 6, 7, and 8. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sandy Sandman at sandman_sandra@svvsd.org. Remember to log your volunteer hours.
HS BOOSTER CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to help organize and initiate the HS Booster Club. Please contact Don Young at dontyoung@gmail.com or
720-883-7174.
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PTO Leadership
The PTO is currently looking for parents who would be interested in the following leadership positions: Vice-President and Treasurer Elect. To find out more about these positions, please contact any of the officers:
Angel Platt: plattplace@gmail.com
Katie Gaddis: ckagaddis@msn.com
Heather Williams: tlhlwilliams@msn.com
Cory Roerhs: coryroehrs@hotmail.com
Upcoming PTO Events
If you would like to be involved in the planning process for any of the following PTO events, please contact Katie Gaddis at ckagaddis@msn.com
- MS Dodgeball event
- Fifth or Eighth Grade transition celebrations
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- End-of-the-year School Picnic
Box Tops for Education
Don't forget to clip and turn in your Box Tops. The class that turns in the most Box Tops by February 16 will win a popcorn party. Also, the teacher who has the most for the year will win a $50 spa gift card!
Shopping on-line? Remember if you shop through Box Tops marketplace, you earn e-BoxTops. Learn about double e-BoxTops at: http://www.boxtops4education.com/Default.aspx
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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 may begin attending meetings 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 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, financial, accounting, education, management, etc. A board comprised of members with a variety of backgrounds and skill sets is ideal.
Board packets can be picked up at the West Campus front office or electronically from Ginger Cauley or Pete Wanninger. If you have any questions, please contact Ginger or Pete. cauley_ginger@svvsd.org or
pwanninger@ieee.org
Nominating Welcome Letter
TBCB Conflict of Interest
TBOD Board Member Agreement
TPCA BOD Nominating Questionnaire
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.
Leadership TPCA class
The final Leadership TPCA class will be held Friday, January 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the EC Media Center.
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Reading is a Thrill
2,000,000 Minutes
Reading Challenge
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| | Our Reading Challenge is moving at a fast pace! Students have read 906,993 minutes! Please encourage your child to read as much as possible between now and February 22.
Mark your calendars for the book fair to be held during third quarter conferences February 7 and 8. Thank you for encouraging your child's participation in this year's Reading Challenge!!
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Thursday, January 17
HS College Night 6:00 p.m. EC Media Center
Community Meeting 5th 6:00 p.m. WC Commons
Community Meeting 8th 6:00 p.m. EC Cafetorium
Friday, January 18
Leadership TPCA Class 8:30 a.m. EC Media Center
Monday, January 21
HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 22
Curriculum Committee 7:00 a.m. WC Media Center
Marketing Committee 8:00 a.m. WC Conference Room
Faculty Committee 7:00 p.m. WC Conference Room
Wednesday, January 23
Enrollment Meeting 6:00 p.m. WC Commons
Thursday, January 24
Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. WC Media Center
Friday, January 25
DRESS of CHOICE DAY
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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| Quick Links |
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K-8 Facebook |
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Timber Wolves Weather Team!
The Timber Wolves Weather Team has 12 openings for science- minded students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades who want to learn all about weather and meteorology. We will be discussing different types of weather, storms, and forecasting so we can understand our world better. The club will meet directly after school on Mondays from 3-4 p.m. from January 28 through May 6 in room 208 on the west campus. The cost for the club will be $20. Students can get permission slips from the west campus front office or click on this link: Weather Club Permission Form
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A special Thank You goes to Tiffany Dreher for all of her volunteer help with Middle School athletics, especially the new built-in board in the middle school hall.
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Basketball Club
Timber Wolves Basketball Club has 19 openings for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades who want to learn to dribble, pass, and shoot in a non-competitive environment. The focus of the Timber Wolves Basketball Club is to teach the fundamentals of basketball for students who haven't yet played in competitive leagues. We will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive drills each night and play pickup games so players can learn the game while having a good time. Basketball Club will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. from January 29 through March 20. The cost of basketball club will be $20. Students can get permission slips from the west campus front office or click on this link: Basketball Club Permission Form.
Also, this is a great opportunity for 3 high school basketball players (girls or boys) who want to volunteer to help with the practices.
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MEAL CHARGING POLICY | |
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: 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 a 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. |
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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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