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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
TIMBERWOLF HOWL 
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| Twin Peaks Charter Academy Newsletter |
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Off-Site Evacuation Drill: Friday, May 3, 2013
As part of TPCA's safety protocols, K-12 students and staff will be practicing an "Off-Site Evacuation Drill" starting at approximately 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013. The main objective of this procedure is to have current TPCA staff members and future TPCA safety teams develop and implement tangible, off-site reunification plans. A secondary objective is to practice/align TPCA safety protocols with the SVVSD Safety Operations as this will assist Longmont First Responders in supporting TPCA. An "Off-Site Evacuation" occurs when the entire building or area is deemed unsafe to inhabit or re-enter. Evacuate is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building. Our Off-Site Evacuation shelter, at this time, will be the Boulder County Fair Grounds (Boston and Hover).
Students and staff will be walking over to the Boulder County Fairgrounds in the afternoon on Friday, May 3, 2013. A team, including administration and teaching staff, has met multiple times over the past months, planning a safe route and seeking district, police, and other community support to aide TPCA in preparing for this "Off-Site Evacuation". This will be our initial effort for an "Off-Site Evacuation Drill" in our current building with over 1,000 students and staff, we expect to make revisions following the practice.
Friday, May 3 is a "Smart Jeans Day" and in preparation for the drill, please remind your child to wear comfortable shoes for walking. Parents who are volunteering on this particular day will be asked to assist in the exercise by following specific directions from the classroom teacher or other designated TPCA personnel. The entire exercise should conclude by approximately 2:40 p.m.
If you have any questions, or would like to know the details about TPCA's Off-Site Evacuation Drill, please feel free to contact Mrs. Parks, Mr. Bean, Mr. Finn, Mrs. Feeney, or Mr. Buchmann. The "Off-Site Evacuation" plan will be shared with the TPCA Safety meeting, Friday, April 26, 3:00 - 4:00 pm.m in the WC Conference Room or WC Media Center. Everyone is welcome to attend that meeting.
Thank you,
BJ Buchmann
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Dear TPCA Parents
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 can be paid now online at TPCA's RevTrack or to the front office staff. Fees 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.
Fee Q and A memo
Fees Information 2013
Schedule of Student Fees Academic Electives
Schedules of Student Fees Athletics Activities
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| K-5 CLASSROOM PLACEMENT PROCESS |
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2013-2014 K-5 Classroom Placement Process
Planning for K-5 class placements will be taking place in the coming weeks. Parents, please read the attached letter regarding the classroom placement process and parent input to the placement process. This year's window will be April 29 through May 10.
K-5 Placement Letter
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| PLAYGROUND EVACUATION DRILLS |
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K-5 Playground Evacuation Drills
After the events in Connecticut this past December, members of our school community have met to discuss safety procedures and the security of our school's facilities One recommendation that came out of this committee was to implement a procedure for getting students quickly and safely into the building should there be an outside threat when students are at recess. Administration met with instructional aides to develop such a plan. This week and next week, students and staff will be practicing the playground evacuation drill during their second recesses, weather permitting. The evacuation plan is as follows:
When students hear the air horn
- They will go quickly, safely, and silently to the nearest playground door for 2nd-5th grades and to the southwest playground door for K-1st grades.
- After entering the building, students will go quickly, safely, and silently to The Commons.
- Finally, students will line up with their classes in The Commons and wait for teacher directions.
Should you have questions or further suggestions, please contact Danielle Feeney at feeney_danielle@svvsd.org
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Silent Auction
The Twin Peaks Education Foundation online auction is now open. It will run through May 2 with all proceeds benefiting technology, communication, professional development, facilities, and scholarships. Log on and bid today.
TPCA Silent Auction |
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Peaksapalooza
Saturday, May 18 from 3-6 p.m. at TPCA
Celebrate the end of the school year at this K-12th Grade event. From dunking tanks to balloon art, there will be age-appropriate fun for everyone! Bring your blanket and get ready to relax, enjoy good food from food trucks and listen to fantastic, live entertainment with your friends! Volunteers are needed to help with set up, clean up, and hour-long shifts during the event. Please contact Tiare Bedell at trebedell@hotmail.com if you are available to volunteer for this event.
***Wanted***
PTO is looking for a TPCA Parent or Guardian to fill the Treasurer-Elect Position on the PTO Board. The term for this position starts in July.
Treasurer-Elect is a 2-year position. The first year is a training year where you can learn the in's and out's of the organization. You will have a direct impact on how all PTO monies are allocated. Every dime the PTO spends on our teachers, school or students is a dime that was donated from a TPCA family, so you will be expected to make decisions that speak for the K-8 school community.
There are other management responsibilities that come along with the position, but they are manageable and rewarding. We have Executive and General meetings once a month. The General meeting has childcare. Meeting dates and times will be decided once we coordinate all our schedules, so contact us soon!
It is worth mentioning that no one has come forward for this job, so you will not be competing for a position; you will be appointed. Please contact PTO President Angel Platt at plattplace@gmail.com for more details if you are the slightest bit interested.
We would love to spoil our staff and teachers with a little relaxation on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7, by offering free chair massages. If you are a massage therapist and would be willing to donate a couple hours of your time, please call Kim Kroeger: 303-485-8727.
PTO Meeting
The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, May 8, in the EC Cafetorium, 5:30 p.m. Child care will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.
Box Tops for Education
Congratulations to Mrs Miloradovich's class for turning the most Box Tops for October through February. They turned in a total of 910 Box Tops, and they earned a popcorn party.
Congratulations to Mrs Casanueva and her class for turning in the most Box Tops for August through February. They turned in a grand total of 2,248, they earned a popcorn party, and Mrs Casanueva gets a spa gift card.
Keep collecting Box Tops, we will have more contests next year.
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| PUBLIC REVIEW OF TEXTBOOKS |
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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 questions, please contact Danielle Feeney at feeney_danielle@svvsd.org
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 Charges on School Lunch Accounts All charges on student lunch accounts must be paid before May 15. Students will not be able to charge a lunch after April 26, 2013. If there is a balance owed on the student's account, you will need to provide a lunch from home. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Cramer at 720-494-3605. |
| COLORADO LEAGUE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS |
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ACTION ALERT:
Just a reminder that Colorado's elected officials need to hear from you about the importance of charter schools. Please take a few moments to send a pre-written message to state legislators asking them to include charter schools equally in state funding.
Colorado charter schools are 20 years old now. As we prepare for the next generation of Colorado charter schools, the time has come to put all of our state's K-12 public schools on equal footing to drive positive outcomes for our children, our economy, and the future of our great state.
The re-write of the School Finance Act (Senate Bill 213) is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to do right by ALL Colorado public school students.
Click the link below to tell policymakers to include charter school students equitably in the state's public education funding.
Thank you!
Colorado League of Charter Schools
Click the link below to log in and send your message: http://www.votervoice.net/link/target/colcs/399gqKfG.aspx
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Thursday, April 25
Building Corporation Committee 5:00 p.m. WC Conference Room Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. WC Media Center
Friday, April 26
Dress of Choice Day
Parent Volunteer Appreciation 8:00 a.m. Cafetorium
School Safety Committee 3:00 p.m. WC Conference Room
Wednesday, May 1
Technology Committee 4:30 p.m. WC Conference Room
Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. WC Media Center
Friday, May 3
Smart Jeans Day
For detailed Calendar of Events, click here: TPCA website
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A milestone was recently accomplished! We successfully administered our first ACT test to Juniors! Next up: Graduation 2014!
Are you concerned about your teen's dependence on technology? You may want to investigate this resource: //www.collegiatecoachingservices.com/2013/04
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To Contact Administration: 303-772-7286 ext:
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Parent Volunteer Appreciation
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We invite all parent volunteers to an appreciation event on Friday, April 26, in the Cafetorium from 8-9 a.m.
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Odyssey of the Mind
Help Us Get to
World Compettitions!
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Congratulations to the 5th Grade Odyssey of the Mind team for placing second in the state tournament and earning a spot at the World Finals in Michigan in May.
FUNDRAISER:
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Are you looking for an excuse for a night on the town? The Twin Peaks 5th grade Odyssey Team is hosting two babysitting fundraisers to help the kids get to World Finals in Michigan. Choose between either Friday evening May 3 or during the day on Saturday, May 4. Babysitting will be at a licensed day care facility with supervision by licensed providers and Twin Peaks parents with entertainment by 5th graders. Please click on link for details: OM Babysitting Fundraiser
If your family has a business or you work for a company that might be able to help support the team, please contact Michelle Wise at fourgirlsand1guy@mac.com or 970-430-7549. |
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The Faculty Committee needs volunteers to help interview potential staff. Contact Pam Wanninger at motherofive@lpbroadband.net
Mr. Johnson is looking for volunteer support in supervising the hallways and monitoring the Commons entrance and student seating areas during the May 9 Spring Band Concerts. Fifth and 6th graders arrive between 5:30 and 5:40 p.m. and perform from 6:00-6:40 p.m. Seventh-10th graders and Jazz Band members arrive by 6:40 p.m. and perform from 7-8 p.m. Please email Mr.Johnson at johnson_brett@svvsd.org to help out. Many thanks!
The Art Department needs fiber fill stuffing for our sock monkeys, thread, and large eyed needles. If you can help. contact Polly Hensel at hensel_polly@svvsd.org
PTO needs massage therapists. If you are a massage therapist and would be willing to donate a couple hours of your time, please call Kim Kroeger at 303-485-8727.
Rather than throw away or recycle your pizza boxes, why not bring them in to Ms. Beyer's 4th grade class. She wants to re-use the containers as desk dividers for her classroom. She also needs someone to decorate them--a great home volunteer project. If you can help out, please contact Ms. Beyer at beyer_gina@svvsd.org.
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Click on the link to see how you can help children with medical needs.
Pennies for Patients |
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Annual St. Vrain Valley School District Art Show at Twin Peaks Mall
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From now until May 3, 2013. Thank you to the TPCA Community for your support in the Square 1 Art Fundraiser!!!
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Attention Band And Choir Students:
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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.
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Tutoring Offered
Does your 3rd-8th grade student need homework help? Contact Mrs. West to sign your student up for help from one of our high school students on Mondays, from 3:15 to 3:55 p.m.
west_lori@svvsd.org
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 | | Milk Caps for Mooola | | Congratulations! We have already collected 1,184 caps which gives TPCA $59.20! 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. |
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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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