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February 7, 2013February 2013
Twin Peaks Charter Academy Newsletter
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE FORMS
 
Spring 2013 Elementary 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

 

Spring 2013 MS and HS Student-Led Conferences

Conferences run Thursday, February 7 from 2-8 p.m. and Friday, February 8 from 2-7 p.m.  Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the ending time each night, 7:45 p.m. on Thursday and 6:45 p.m. on Friday.  Sixth grade through eighth grade students take their parents to the West Campus Commons any time on those days and between those times. Ninth grade through eleventh grade students take their parents to the East Campus Media Center any time on those days and between those times.  Click on both links for details:

MS and HS Parent-Teacher Conference Guidelines

 

MS and HS Student-Led Conferences 

  

VOLUNTEER REQUESTS

 

Library Volunteers Training Day

Wednesday, February 13, 8 a.m., West Campus Library

Do you love to organize, alphabetize and put things in order?  Our volunteers are an important part of our library; they help keep books on the shelves so students can find them. We would LOVE for you to volunteer your time to help make our school even better. No experience is required, and training and snacks will be provided.  Library opportunities for volunteers will include training in how to shelve fiction, non-fiction, children's, biography, and young adult books; how to deselect library materials (less really is more); and how to make this the best library possible!  Contact Doug Bean at bean_doug@svvsd.org if you are interested.

 

Volunteers Needed to Organize HS Booster Club 

Did you know that we are in need of a Booster Club for our high school? Are you looking for an opportunity to fulfill your volunteer hours and raise support for the school? Would YOU be interested in helping to organize the Boosters? The Booster Club will help support the needs of the students both in and out of the classroom. We need you!  Please email Don Young, dontyoung@gmail.com or call him at 720-883-7174.

  

Eighth Grade Parents Volunteers Needed to Organize the Continuation Ceremony

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and we need volunteers to help coordinate the 8th grade continuation ceremony and dance.  If you are interested in helping or receiving more information, please contact Jen Whitmer at whitmer_jennifer@svvsd.org

 

Volunteer needed to Help with Math Mates

HS Math Teacher, Lon Holder, needs a parent volunteer to help score Math's Mates and correlate the results.  If interested, please contact him at holder_lon@svvsd.org

 

 

PTO NEWS and EVENTS

 

PTO Meeting: 

Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 p.m., EC Cafetorium

    ***  Childcare will be provided.  *** 

 

Message to MS Students and Parents from MS PTO Representative!

If you have any ideas, concerns, or needs that you would like to have addressed at the meeting, please contact Lisa Barilla at lisab@barila.net or 303-776-1264.

 

 

Box Tops for Education

Keep collecting and turning in your Box Tops; every little bit helps!
The classroom that turns in the most Box Tops by February 23, wins a popcorn party.  The current leader for the popcorn party is Mrs. Miloradovich's class. For the classroom that turns in the most Box Tops for the year by February 23, the teacher will win a spa gift card, and the class will win a popcorn party. The current leading class is Mrs. Casanueva's class.  Remember to label the bags, collection sheets, or envelopes with your grade and teacher's name so your class gets credit!

 

 

PTO MS Dodge Ball Tournament

First Annual TPCA Middle School Dodge Ball Tournament, March 5, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Middle School Gym. Check-in starts at 3 p.m.  The cost is $5. More information to follow.

 

Messages from TPCA Board
TPCA Board of Directors Nominees

The following parents have submitted their names as candidates for the Board of Directors.  The election will be held Thursday, February 7 and Friday, February 8 during Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Please click on the "questionnaire" links by the names to read their biographies.

       Kathy DeMatteo BOD Questionnaire

       Andrew Howell BOD Questionnaire

       Nick Ingegneri BOD Questionnaire

       Nikki Stevenson BOD Questionnaire

       Don Young BOD Questionnaire 

 

Finance Committee

The TPCA Finance Committee is beginning discussions and preparation of the 2013-2014 TPCA Budget.  Click here for the Preliminary Budget Execution Schedule for these discussions.  If you have any questions, please attend a Finance Committee meeting.  These are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in the West Campus Media Center at 5:30 p.m., or contact Don Young, BOD Treasurer, at dontyoung@gmail.com

  
EVENTS and MEETINGS 

      

Thursday, February 7

STUDENT EARLY RELEASE               1:00 p.m.

       PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES   2:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.

       Usborne Book Fair

       PTO Re-loadable Grocery Card Sales

       Board Election

 

Friday, February 8

      STUDENT EARLY RELEASE               1:00 p.m.

      PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES   2:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.

      Usborne Book Fair

      PTO Re-loadable Grocery Card Sales

      Board Election   

 

Saturday, February 9

       HS Winter Formal                            7:00 p.m.     EC Cafetorium  

 

Tuesday, February 12

       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 Center     

       Faculty Committee                         6:00 p.m.   WC Conference Room

 

Wednesday, February 13

       PTO Meeting                                 5:30 p.m.     EC Cafetorium

              ****Child care will be provided.*****

 

Thursday, February 14

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

 

Friday, February 15

       MS Student Council Dance             6:00 p.m.     WC Commons

                                                                              EC Cafetorium

Monday, February 18

        HOLIDAY, NO SCHOOL

 

For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website  

 

 

READING IS A THRILL!

2,000,000 Minutes

Reading Challenge

 

 

READING CHALLENGE SPONSORS:

Thank you to our fabulous 2012-13 Reading Challenge sponsors:

 

         The Tutoring Club - Cherilyn Ashley

         Prestine Carpet Care - Dave and Carol Gerke

         Wright Kingdom Real Estate - Barb Bashor

         Farmers Insurance - Cindy Miller

         Stapp Toyota

         Wal-Mart 

 

These wonderful companies have enabled TPCA to provide Kindles, Leapster Explorers, classroom prizes, books for individual grade-level winners, a visiting author, and costumes for our final celebration.  Thank you again!!!

 

USBORNE BOOK FAIR:

Thursday, February 7:  8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, February 8:      8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Please click on both fliers for details and items offered:

Usborne Home and School Flyer 

 

Book Fair Flyer 

 

 

CONTACT US
To Contact Administration: 303-772-7286 ext:
 

BJ Buchmann

Principal

56921

  

buchmann_bj@svvsd.org

 

 

Danielle FeeneyAssistant Principal  57001feeney_danielle@svvsd.org 

 

 

Mic FinnDean of Students57003

 

finn_mic@svvsd.org

 

Marilyn Putrah Registrar57051putrah_marilyn@svvsd.org
In This Issue
NEWS THAT'S NEW
Quick Links

K-8 Facebook
High School Facebook
News for all families
   
Click each item to see details

TPCA Inclement Weather 

 

TPCA No Late Start and Closing

 

Drop Off / Pick Up 

 

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Etiquette

 

Guidelines for Keeping Student Home

 

IC Student Contact Information Change Form

  

MS SPRING ATHLETICS

Soccer 2      

 

  

MS SPRING ATHLETICS

Co-ed Soccer

Co-ed Track and Field

 

Informational Meeting, Wednesday, February 27, 3:00 p.m. WC Gym. 

 

For information, contact Suzanne Robison at robison_suzanne@svvsd.org.

 
Last Chance to Buy TPCA Yearbook

The deadline to buy your TPCA yearbook is February 8, 2013. The cost is $50 for the middle/high school book and $25 for the elementary book.  

 
Tutoring by High School Students returns February 11

Tutoring by high school students returns on Monday, February 11.

Third-eighth grade students are eligible to be tutored by TPCHS students on Mondays from 3:10-3:55, in the high school. Parents/guardians of elementary or middle school students should contact Lori West at west_lori@svvsd.org to have their student placed on the tutoring list. 

Your student may be picked up on the east campus at 3:55. Any other arrangements must be made in advance with Mrs. West.

 

For more information, contact: west_lori@svvsd.org

 

Milk Caps for Mooola    

 Milk Caps for Mooola

Don't forget to save your Longmont Dairy beverage caps. Each cap is worth 5 cents! Collection boxes located at the WC Office, the WC Cafeteria and the EC Cafetorium. Contact Maura Youle at 303-776-7106. Click here for details

Milk Caps for Mooola FAQ

Lacrosse 

Interested in Lacrosse?  

Longmont Recreation is offering Lacrosse Clinics.

 

Larcrosse for 5-8th grade boys and girls.  Dates: February 7, 14, and 21 at 4:15 - 5;45 p.m. Longmont Rec Center, 310 Quail Road.

 

Lacrosse League for MS Boys.  Practices at Longs Peak Middle School.

 

Register for Lacrosse at www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/

 

Contact Suzanne Robison robison_suzanne@svvsd.org

 

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

 

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.
Our Legacy:  Academic Excellence
Board of Directors

Robert DuBois, President 

303-988-1998rrdubois@me.com

Pete Wanninger, Vice President

720-299-7355

pwanninger@ieee.org

Don Young, Treasurer720-883-7174dontyoung@gmail.com
Nikki Stevenson, Secretary

303-775-8720 

nstevenson10@msn.com

Kathy DeMatteo, Member

303-775-6991

kmdematteo@comcast.net

Mark Newson, Member

303-772-3468

marknewson@gmail.com

Jim Schauer, Member

303-485-9733

schauer5@comcast.net