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Accountability Committee
School Accountability Committees are responsible for (1) making recommendations to their principal concerning priorities for spending school funds principal concerning priorities for spending school funds, (2) making recommendations concerning the preparation of the school's Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, or Turnaround plan (whichever is applicable), (3) providing input and recommendations to District Accountability Committees and district administration concerning principal development plans and principal evaluations, and (4) meeting at least quarterly to discuss implementation of the school's plan and other progress pertinent to the school's accreditation contract with the local school board. SB 13-193 also authorized School Accountability Committees to publicize opportunities to serve on the School Accountability Committee and solicit parents to do so, assist in implementing the district's parent engagement policy at the school, and assist school personnel to increase parents' engagement with teachers.
The Accountability Meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 5:30-6:15 pm. The first Accountability Meeting will meet on Monday, September 16th from 5:30-6:15 in the Preparatory Main Office Conference Room.
The district will also be holding a parent breakfast for parents on school Accountability Committees on September 27th from 7:30 - 9:s0 am at the PLCC building.
If you are interested in joining please e-mail Elizabeth Weiland or call 303-340-0121.
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Family Leadership Summit
You are invited to Colorado's first Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) Summit on Saturday, September 7th 8:00am - 4:00 pm at the Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora. The entire conference will feature the work, wisdom and vision of Family Leaders. Please see flyer for more details on this exciting event.
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Senior Parent Night
Attention all Senior parents please save the date for our Senior Parent Night being held after Parent Teacher Conferences on September 11th at 7:30 PM. Come learn more about graduation, yearbooks, applying for college and more.
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Parent Teacher Conferences
It's hard to believe put parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! Conferences will be held on September 11th and 12th from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Conferences are a open house style format so parents may come anytime during the window and meet with the teachers they need to. Parents please please bring your students with you to conferences.
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Report Cards
To help cut down on operating costs we will no longer be mailing home report cards. We are asking parents to utilize the Parent Portal to monitor their students grades. Teachers are working on updating grades weekly. If you have not set up your Parent Portal account please call or visit the main office to receive your activation key. If you have questions about Parent Portal you can use this help sheet or call the main office. Parents will receive a copy of their students progress reports during parent teacher conferences. If you have no means to view your child's grades electronically please call the main office for a paper copy.
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Car Wash
Come support the Girls Volleyball teams and get a clean car!
When: Saturday, September 14th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: O'Reilly's Auto Parts 18800 E. Hampden Ave.
Cost: Free (Donations are gladly accepted and will support the Lady Bison Volleyball Team!)
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College Visits
Metro State of Denver
Wednesday September 25th at 2:00
Counseling PWR Room
University of Northern Colorado
Friday September 27th at 9:30
Counseling PWR Room
Colorado State University Monday October 14th at 8:30 Counseling PWR Room INTERESTED STUDENTS PLEASE RESERVE A SPOT USING YOUR NAVIANCE ACCOUNT
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Homecoming
Please save the date. Vista PEAK will be hosting our first annual Homecoming Saturday. We will have the Bison Stampede (5K and kids fun run) starting at 8 am, followed by a pancake breakfast (hosted by the Bison Backers), then a homecoming parade, with finally our football game at 1:00 v. Weld Central. All activities will be held here on campus. We hope for great attendance from our staff, students and community. Please spread the word!!!
Bison Stampede Registration
Homecoming Saturday Flier
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PTSA News
PTSA meeting on Sept. 10 @ 6-7 in the Exploratory Learning Commons - Child care will be provided. We NEED parents to help us with some of the wonderful upcoming events planned for this year. Find out how you can get involved!
The fall sports season is here, come out and support our Bison athletes! You can purchase your fall athletic pass for $15 (students) and $35 (adults) -- good for all home games. See Kathy Cole in the Athletic office for more information.
Want to SAVE some money and help our school RAISE some money at the same time? Get your Vista PEAK Bison card, offering discounts to over 20 restaurants &/or businesses. Cards are $15 and can be purchased through the Bison Backers (Lenny Dymond) or at the Athletic office
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Scholarships
Young Arts Scholars
Application deadline: October 18, 2012
www.youngarts.org
2013 Student of Integrity Scholarship
Application deadline: September 26, 2013
www.denver.bbb.org/scholarship
Daniels Scholarship
Applicants should check the website for updates on when the application is due.
http://www.danielsfund.org/
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2013-14 Yearbooks on Sale Now!
SPECIAL YEARBOOK EARLY SALE PRICING! Starting Monday, August 26 you can celebrate our first graduating class by purchasing the yearbook for only $35.00. Featuring a student-designed custom cover, photographs that highlight everything Vista Peak has to offer, and more pages to truly honor our students, this is your best chance to remember this special time in Vista Peak history. Pay the bookkeeper by cash, or check made payable to Vista Peak. Make sure that you write 'yearbook' on the memo line of the check. The price will never be lower, so get your yearbook early. Go Bison!
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H2O Outdoors at Keystone Science School
Aurora Water is sponsoring up to ten Aurora High School students to attend " H2O Outdoors" at the keystone Science School November 13-14. During the three day program, students will learn about their watershed while hiking the Continental Divide, get in the river and learn how to test water quality, work with students from around Colorado, learn from water experts in the field and debate water issues in a mock town hall meeting. Students only pay a $25 application fee, the rest is covered by Aurora Water! The application deadline is October 18th. For more information and to apply go to the website here.
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