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Vista PEAK Preparatory 24500 E 6th Ave Aurora, CO 80018 303-340-0121 Office Hours: M,T, TH, F 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Wed. 8:30 am-3:30 pm
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School Closures
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Anytime Aurora Public Schools leaders make the decision to close schools or dismiss schools early, questions come up about our process. As a result, we have updated the APS Incident Response Team Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in relation to the Sept. 12 early dismissals and Sept. 13 closures. Please see link for FAQ's.
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Dates to Remember
October 4th Teacher Workday No School
October 7th - 12th Homecoming Week
October 12th Homecoming Festivities begin at 8:00 am
October 17th - 19th Fall Play Harvey
October 21st - 25th PoWeR Session #1 No School For Some
Oct. 28th - Nov. 1st Fall Break No School
November 4th Teacher Professional Development No School
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Yearbook Senior Portraits
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Yearbook staff are offering discounted Senior Portrait packages. See flyer for more information.
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Drivers Ed American Driving Academy offers Drivers Education classes. See flyer for more details
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Poker Tournament
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The Bison Backers will be holding a poker tournament to raise money for out Athletic Department
When: Saturday, November 16th
Where: Murphy Creek Tavern
Time:Sign up starts at 5:30 PM
Tournament starts at 7:00 PM
Cost: $50 See Flyer for more information and to register
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Athletic Games
Join us for our Home athletic events and cheer on your Bison!
September 28th Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Thompson Valley 6:00 PM @ APS Stadium
September 30th Softball vs. Englewood 4:30
October 1st Volleyball vs. Elizabeth Freshman & C Team 4:30 PM JV 5:30 PM Varsity 6:30 PM
Boys Soccer vs. Skyview Varsity 4:00 PM JV 5:30 PM
October 2nd Volleyball vs. Highlands ranch C Team 4:30 PM
October 3rd Boys Soccer vs. Weld Central Varsity 4:00 PM JV 5:30 PM
Volleyball vs. Manuel C Team 4:30 PM JV 5:30 PM
Softball vs. Weld Central 4:30 PM
October 5th Volleyball vs. Englewood Freshman 11:00 AM JV 12:00 PM Varsity 1:00 PM
Save the Date for our Homecoming Football Game vs. Weld Central Oct. 12th at 1:00 PM @ Vista PEAK Stadium!
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ACT Resources
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Red Cross Fundraiser
The students at Vista Peak want to help the Colorado flood victims by raising money to aid the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. On Friday, September 27th, Vista Peak will host a dress down day.
A dress down day is an opportunity to wear hats, sweats, athletic shorts or jerseys, however all other dress code rules still apply. The cost will be $2.00 dollars since this is a special fundraising event for the Red Cross Disaster Relief to benefit the victims of the recent Colorado floods. |
Parent Teacher Conferences
As you may know parent teacher conferences were canceled by the district on September 12th due to flood concerns. In response teachers will make themselves available by appointment if you would like to speak with them about your child's grade. Teacher e-mail and phone numbers can be found on our website. Teachers that have students that have a failing grade will reach out to the parents and student.
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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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Mr. Vista!
11 Days from now we hope you join us for some laughs at our first annual, Mr. Vista... October 7 th @ 7:30 PM in the Auditorium! Check out the preview video! If it is indication we are all in for some fun!
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Varsity Soccer
Come support the Bison Varsity Soccer team this Saturday as they take on Thompson Valley at Aurora Public Schools Stadium at 6:00 pm. Saturday night's game will be our Senior Night were we will recognize and celebrate the contributions of our Seniors. Hope to see you there!
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Car Wash
Come support the Girls Volleyball teams and get a clean car!
When: Saturday, September 28th Time: 12:00 - 3:00 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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Powder Puff Football Game
There will be a meeting for the students who signed up for the PowderPuff football game (girl players AND boy cheerleaders) directly after school on Monday, in the cafe, to discuss participation and other logistics.
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October 1st is Perfect Attendance day!
The class with the best attendance will be awarded a free dress down day on October 3rd.
Will the winner be the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Seniors class? Be here and in class on October 1st for a chance to win a free dress down day!
Each student from the winning class will need their id out and visible in order to participate in dress day down. Dress down day includes sweats, athletic shorts, jerseys, and hats. No PJ's or leggings will be allowed!
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Yearbook Information
ATTENTION SENIORS: Remember to send a digital copy of your senior pictures to [email protected] with your name in the following format in the subject line: Last Name_First Name senior picture. If you do not provide us a picture, it will be tough to get you in the yearbook. If you have not taken senior pictures yet, contact Mr. Bakersky or come by room 1510 and we can work out a picture package taken by our talented yearbook photo staff.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The early sale pricing for the yearbook ends on October 25th. Make sure you bring $35.00 to the bookkeeper, or call during school operating hours if you would like to pay with a credit card. Help make this important year in Vista Peak history special by purchasing the yearbook now!
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October Count
Each year Aurora Public Schools must provide the State of Colorado an official count of how many students are enrolled in our schools. This number determines how much funding each school gets. The state will look at the number of students attending classes from Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Tuesday, October 8.
Tuesday, October 1 is the key student count day. Please help us ensure that all our students are accurately counted by having your child in school that day. If your child must be absent on Oct. 1, please call our attendance line at 303.326.1662.
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Music Gala
VP Prep Performing Arts Department Presents:
1st Annual Music Gala
Choirs, Bands, Jazz Band, & Orchestra
Wednesday, October 2nd @ 7pm / Preparatory Auditorium
$2/ Person or $5/Family
Free with Staff ID
Free with Activity Card
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Dig Pink
Come and support the Bison Volleyball program on October 1st for their "Dig Pink" evenet in support of breast Cancer Awareness. Freshman team play @ 4:30pm, JV @ 5:30pm and Varsity @ 6:30pm. Click on the link for information and to make a donation. |
Roots & Shoots
A new student club is forming! Roots & Shoots will have its first meeting on Tuesday, October 1st in Room 2602. Roots & Shoots is an environmental action and volunteering club based on student interests and passions. Come learn what it's all about. See Mrs. Nellis or Ms. Huddle if you have any questions.
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The PEAK Players Present Harvey
Don't miss Harvey, the hilarious comedy by Mary Chase on October 17 and 18 at 7:00 pm and October 19 at 2 pm in the Vista Peak Preparatory Theatre. Harvey is a about Elwood P. Dowd, an endlessly pleasant & delightfully eccentric bachelor whose best friend is a 6' 3" talking white rabbit. Dowd's sanity is put into question by his equally eccentric sister, Veta Louise.... Tickets are $3 with an activity card, $5 for students and seniors, $7 for adults, and $10 to see all three shows.
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Boys 2 Men Workshop
This is a FREE workshop for young men, grades 9-12. We will watch and discuss the DVD entitled Bring Your "A" Game.
A 22-minute docu-drama that addresses the plight of young men, broadly-speaking, their options and influences (however limited), and provides solutions to change the course of the lives of many, emphasizing the essentiality of educational achievement.
Space is limited so please register today! Each participant will receive a t-shirt, catered lunch, an opportunity to speak with the President of Langston University and a special gift from The Crowley Foundation!When: November 2ndTime: 8 am - 1 pmWhere: Manual High School, 1700 E 28th Ave, Denver CO 80205
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College Visits
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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Scholarships
Young Arts Scholars
Application deadline: October 18, 2012
www.youngarts.org
Daniels Scholarship
Applicants should check the website for updates on when the application is due.
http://www.danielsfund.org/
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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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