The Board of Directors has passed 2013-2014 Student Fees policies, and we will be assigning the student fees to all students who have re-enrolled for next year with a due date of May 3, 2013.   Fees and payments for 2013-2014, which can be paid now online* or to the office staff, will soon be viewable through your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. Please pay your High School student fees separately from your K-8 student fees.  Thank you, in advance, for your prompt payment and for partnering with us in the education of your student.   

BJ Buchmann

Principal 

*RevTrak personnel will be adding the 2013-2014 fee options for us ASAP.  In the meantime, you can make online payments for 2013-2014 by clicking Student Fee, inserting "2013-2014" in the Comment Section, and paying the new amount.  Please see the attached Fee Information and Policies form.

Question:  Why are there student fees at TPCA?  Isn't public education supposed to be free?

Answer:  There is actually a student fee schedule for all of the SVVSD schools (JQ-E).  As a public charter school, TPCA receives 94 percent of the state-provided per-pupil revenue rather than 100 percent.  Six percent is retained by the SVVSD as a condition of our charter.  In addition to employing a top faculty, TPCA covers all of its own mortgage, facility, and land costs. When you chose TPCA for your student, you chose to be a vital partner in your student's education.  As a result of this parent/school partnership, Twin Peaks students receive an education similar in quality to private schools which charge tuition ranging upwards from $5000 per year.

To obtain an exceptionally excellent public school education for their students, charter school parents pay more in student fees, provide student transportation, and contribute to the school program in various volunteer roles.

See Frequently Asked Questions about Student Fees attached.

Fee Q and A memo

Fees Information 2013

Schedule of Student Fees Academic Electives

Shedules of Student Fees Athletics Activities

Dear TPCA Parents:

Spring break is over, so that means it is time for TPCA's Annual Parent Survey. Please follow the link below to complete the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YLHJ6CT  Please complete the survey by April 19.   All answers are confidential and anonymous.

The Board of Directors and Administration greatly appreciate your taking the time to complete the survey.  This information is a vital piece of TPCA's community and culture. 

No More Ziplock Lunch Bags!

Celebrate Mother Earth as the PTO partners with Eco-Cycle for our first-ever "Zero Waste Lunch" on Earth Day, Monday, April 22. From kindergarten to 12th grade, we are encouraging students who bring cold lunch that day to use only reusable or recyclable lunch items, such as cloth sandwich wraps and snack bags.  We are also encouraging elementary-school parents to attend the event by bringing a zero-waste cold lunch of their own. 

Eco-cycle has graciously agreed to provide composting and education services that day as well, so come and learn how you can take simple steps toward a "green" lifestyle.  To learn about "zero waste" alternatives, visit www.ecocycle.org/ecostore.  If you have questions about or wish to volunteer at this event, please contact Heather Mundt at heathermundt@mac.com or (303) 774-1829.

The following textbooks are on review in the East Campus office:

AP Biology, 7th Edition, Campbell and Reece, Pearson Publishing.

Calculus, 8th Edition, Larson, Hostetler, & Edwards, Houghton Mifflin Co.

US History Course: The Americans by Danzer, Klor de Alva, Krieger, Wilson, & Woloch, McDougal Littell, Inc.

College Algebra, 6th Edition, Larson & Hostetler, Houghton Mifflin Co.

Standard Physics Course: Conceptual Physics, Hewitt, Pearson Publishing.

These texts have been recommended by the Curriculum Committee for adoption by the TPCA Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 school year. Textbook proposal sheets accompany the texts on display. TPCA community members have a 30-day, April 10-May 21, public review opportunity to peruse and comment on the texts. If you are interested in reviewing the texts, please stop by the East Campus office. If you have further questions, please contact Danielle Feeney at feeney_danielle@svvsd.org   

On April 26, students in grades 6 through 11 will have class pictures taken by one of our parent photographers, Tim Ellis.  Pictures will be available to purchase for $10. This is a dress of choice day for K-8 students. Students are expected to adhere to the dress of choice parameters as noted in the Student-Parent handbook located on the TPCA website under the elementary and middle school tabs.

Thursday, April 11

     Building Corporation Committee   5:00 p.m.   WC Conference Room

Friday, April 12

     Auction Committee                     2:00 p.m.   WC Conference Room   

     TPCA Safety Committee             3:00 p.m.   WC Conference Room

Monday, April 15

     NO TIMBER WOLVES WEATHER TEAM TODAY

Tuesday, April 16

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

Wednesday, April 17

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

     Board Meeting                           7:00 p.m.    WC Media Center             

For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website 

Your presence is Requested!

Special 8th Grade Shadow Day

Friday, April 12, 2013

8:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Visit a variety of high school classes.

Eat lunch with our high school students.

Email Lori West your attendance and lunch preference: hot lunch $2.75, and St. Vrain account info, or cold lunch. west_lori@svvsd.org or call 303-772-7286, ext. 56901

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 

There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons to talk about next year's D.C. trip. If you are not

able to attend please e-mail Mrs. Balster for information:

balster_andrea@svvsd.org

We are looking for a carpool buddy.  We have three children attending TPCA:  8th, 5th and 1st grades.  We live in Firestone, Ridge Crest subdivision.  Please contact Long Nguyen at  nguyenl0712@yahoo.com

 or call 303-833-5699 if you

are interested in carpooling.

Supper for the Speers

Good Luck to our 5th Grade Team and Middle School Team at the State Finals on April 13 in Fort Collins. Way to go!

Did you know that your elementary and middle school student can receive homework help from our own high school students?  On Mondays, high school students will be available in the East Campus Media Center from 3:10 to 3:55 p.m. You must contact Lori West to sign your student up for this free opportunity. Students must be able to walk to the East Campus Media Center from the elementary school; you are free to escort them.  Please arrive promptly at 3:55 to take your student home. west_lori@svvsd.org

Milk Caps for Mooola

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