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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
TIMBERWOLF HOWL 
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With the continued moisture and cold weather, pick-up and drop-off areas can be slick despite our efforts to remove the snow and ice.
Our K-12 campus has a variety of students being dropped off and picked up at each of the areas.
We ask that you use caution and always think "SLOW IN THE SCHOOL ZONE" when entering the campus drop-off or pick-up areas.
Thank you.
School Administration
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 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) Around the State and Across Twin Peaks
It doesn't seem possible that the TCAP (known formerly as the CSAP) is right around the corner! TCAP for grades 3-10 will be March 11-March 29. As we at Twin Peaks prepare for this round of testing, parents can do the same. There are many ways to support your student(s) for the events of test days: provide a HEALTHY breakfast on testing days, ensure your students have a full night's sleep, and remind them of the importance of the test. Also, please take note of the TCAP testing schedule when planning vacations, doctor's appointments, or other elective absences of any kind. Please plan around test days as all students in Grades 3-10 will be tested in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Math. Science is tested in 5th, 8th, and 10th grades. Make up days will be provided within this time period but, these are not optimal testing conditions for students to perform at their best. With your support, our students will demonstrate their true potential. 2013 TCAP Schedule |
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Volunteers Needed to Organize HS Booster Club
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 e-mail Don Young at
dontyoung@gmail.com or call him at 720-883-7174.
Parents of Eighth Graders 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.
Parent Ambassadors needed for all grade levels
Are you available to give a personal reference about Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
If you would welcome an email or phone call from a new family interested in enrolling, please contact Marilyn Putrah @ putrah_marilyn@svvsd.org.
We would like to offer your contact information to inquiring parents in addition to the informational tour when they apply for student enrollment.
Silent Auction Volunteers Needed
We need a few more volunteers to help with the silent auction. If you are interested, please contact Beth Witzak at beth.witzak@conferencedirect.com
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FEAST with FANG 
Parents, mark your calendars and attend the March 13 PTO meeting at 5:30 p.m. The grade that has the most parents in attendance at the meeting will get to have our mascot, Fang, join them in the cafeteria for their lunch hour. Fang is looking forward to giving out lots of high fives and hugs to the kids who can get their parents to the PTO meeting!
MS Students and Parents
If you have any ideas, concerns or needs that you would like addressed at the next PTO meeting on March 13, please contact Lisa Barila at lisab@barila.net or 303-776-1264.
PTO MEETING
PTO general meeting Wednesday, March13 at 5:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR SCHOOL
Will you be the FIRST to contact us about serving on the PTO Board?Please consider making a difference for our school! PTO Officers decide how to allocate thousands of donated dollars each year. We need and welcome your input! President-Elect and Treasurer-Elect positions are open; elections take place in April. Please contact Angel Platt at plattplace@gmail.com for more information.
REMINDER
Don't forget to check out the requested donations on the classroom doors. Please take a star or two and help teachers and staff restock supplies for the second semester. Thank you!!!
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Elementary Music Programs
Thursday, March 7, 2013
West Campus Commons
6:00 p.m.
1st grade (Bohannon and Casanueva)
2nd grade (Jarvis and Kempkes)
7:00 p.m.
3rd grade (Eppler and Schubert)
5th grade (Alexander and Dolinar)
Students should gather in their own classroom 15 minutes prior to their show's start time. They are welcome to wear their school uniform or to wear a dressier outfit for the performance.
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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
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Silent Auction
The Twin Peaks Education Foundation will be holding an online auction April 22 through May 2 with all proceeds benefiting technology and communication, professional development, facilities and scholarships.
If you would like to donate an item or service for the auction, please contact Beth Witzak at beth.witzak@conferencedirect.com. |
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Friday, March 8
No School for Students Professional Day for Staff
Sunday, March 10
Daylight Savings Time begins. Set clock forward one hour.
Tuesday, March 12
Curriculum Committee 7:00 a.m. WC Media Center
Marketing Committee 8:00 a.m. WC Conference Room
PTO Executive Officers 8:30 a.m. EC Media Conference
Faculty Committee 7:00 p.m. WC Conference Room
Wednesday, March 13
PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m. EC Cafetorium
Thursday, March 14
Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. WC Media Center
Friday, March 15
Awards Ceremony (3rd-5th) 1:40 p.m. WC Commons
Awards Ceremony (K-2nd) 2:15 p.m. WC Commons
For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website
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| TPCA CLASSROOM PICTURE DAY K-5th ONLY |
 K - 5th Grade Picture Day K-5 class picture day is March 22. Please see your child's Thursday folder for the Lifetouch flyer. On March 22, K-5 students will be allowed to wear dress of choice for their class pictures. Dress of choice on March 22 is only for K-5 students. |
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Dawson Summer Initiative (formerly GB Henderson Education): Free summer enrichment program for high-achieving students currently in Grades 6 and 7. Students from Boulder County and surrounding areas come together for five weeks of intensely collaborative, hands-on study of a particular theme. This summer's theme is "Climate: Vital Signs of the Planet." The program, held at Dawson School in Lafayette from June 10-July 12, 2013, provides opportunities for high-achieving students to meet other students from many different schools, delve into one of the most talked-about topics in the news, and identify real-world solutions. Tuition, transportation (at local stops), and meals are provided by Dawson Summer Initiative.
Applications (due by March 13, 2013), and more information are available at http://www.dawsonschool.org/dsi.
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Open grants for all public and charter schools
http://www.jaredpolisfoundation.org/
Teacher mini grants for Technology
Teacher Recognition Awards and School Recognition Awards
Whole School Recognition Awards
Opportunities exist from $1500-$5000.
Deadlines are April 5-6.
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Parent needing temporary student transportation to and from TPCA (near I-25 & 11). Please contact Davi: 720-491-9656.
Parent who lives in Old Town Longmont, needs someone to bring student home in the afternoons. Please contact Jodi: 303-887-0098. |
 Cheng Zhou Cheng Zhou is a student in Ms. Miloradovich's 4th grade class. Cheng received the PBS K-5 Award for making great choices all day long. Way to go! |
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ENCORE AWARDS
NOMINATIONS
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It is Encore Award Nomination time again! For those who are not familiar with the Encore Award program, it is designed to recognize outstanding educators throughout the District, at every school, and at every grade level. To check out the information, please go to website (www.efsvv.org) under Programs to become familiar with this program. We would love to receive nominations for at least 3 teachers from each school, but to reach that goal we need your help!
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To Contact Administration: 303-772-7286 ext:
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2013-2014
| Enrollment for the
2013-2014 school year continues.
Do you know anyone who would like more information on TPCA? Please forward this newsletter or have them contact the school! |
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K-8 Facebook |
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Parent /Student Handbook
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TPCA encourages and welcomes parents to visit their child's classroom. For reasons of security, all visitors must enter through the front doors on the West or East side of the building, sign in at the office reception window, and wear a visitor tag. The visitor tag must be worn at all times when you are on the school grounds. Upon leaving, visitors must sign out.
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 "SEUSSICAL"
A talented and dedicated group of Twin Peaks students has been working hard to bring the world of Dr. Seuss to you on
Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9.
"Seussical" will be performed in the Commons at 7 p.m. on both days and at 2 p.m. on Saturday as well. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $6 for children 8 years old and younger. Each cast and crew member will receive one free ticket to share with a family member or friend. TPCA staff will also receive a free ticket. Please see Mrs. Balster or Mrs. Freeman if you'd like to purchase your tickets early, but tickets will also be sold at the door.
"It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!"
Dr. Seuss
This cast sure knows how, and they're excited to show you!
Come see "Seussical."
It won't disappoint you! |
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Spring Logo Wear Orders
Last chance to order TPCA Logo Wear this school year!
Please click on Logo Wear Order Form.
Return your form and payment by Friday, March 15, 2013.
Don't miss out on this opportunity. |
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National Junior Honor Society Fundraiser
Kids 4 Kids
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- Who: K - 11th grades
- What: A fundraiser to benefit kids in hospitals
- When: Now through March 12.
The class with the most donations will receive a reward. Donations needed: Blankets, Toys, Books, Coloring Supplies, and Baby Items. Cash is also accepted.
Due to health and safety issues, all items donated must be new and packaged.
Turn all donations in to your homeroom teacher.
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Reminder:
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2013. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour. |
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High School Tutors
There will be NO after school tutoring until April 8th. Happy end of 3rd Quarter and TCAPs everyone!
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Young Rotary Leadership |
7th Graders: Young RYLA is accepting applications for its summer leadership camp. Click on link for details: Young RYLA |
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Milk Caps for Mooola
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Don't forget to save your Longmont Dairy beverage caps. Each cap is worth 5 cents! Collection boxes are located at the WC Office, the WC Cafeteria, and the EC Cafetorium. Contact Maura Youle at 303-776-7106 with questions. Click here for details
Milk Caps for Mooola FAQ
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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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