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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
Oct. 28th - Nov. 1st
Fall Break
No School
November 4th
Teacher Professional Development
No School
November 5th
Senior Meeting for Caps & Gowns
8:30 AM
November 8th
Directors & Donuts
8:30 AM
November 20 & 21
Parent Teacher Conferences
4:00 - 7:30 PM
November 27- 29
Thanksgiving Break
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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Athletic Games
Join us for our Home athletic events and cheer on your Bison.
October 28th JV Football vs. Englewood 4:00 PM C Team Football vs. Chatfield 4:30 PM November 2nd Varsity Football vs. Ft. Morgan 12:00 PM | |
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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 Club House
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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ACT Resources
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Office Closed
Please note that the main office will be closed the week of fall break, October 28th - November 4th. The office will re-open at 7:00 am November 5th.
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Cap & Gown Information
On November 5th at 8:30 am Tom Holley our rep from Herff Jones will speak with all our Seniors to discuss caps & gowns, class rings and graduation announcements. Mr. Holley works with all of the APS high schools and has been in the business for almost 20 years and brings a wealth of knowledge. Parents are welcome to join but are not necessary. Seniors will be responsible for bringing information home to the parents. Students will not be measured for caps and gowns and will just need to report their height and weight on the 5th. Our caps and gowns will be Navy Blue with Light Blue trim and are being specially made for Vista PEAK!
The Herff Jones team will be back at Vista PEAK on November 19th all day to answer questions and collect orders.
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Directors and Donuts
We want to invite you to join the Directors for a roundtable discussion and coffee and donuts on Friday November 8th at 8:00 AM.
We are looking for up to 20 participants. You must RSVP by November 5th by emailing Elizabeth Weiland or calling 303-340-0121 ext. 26201. You may also submit your own topic to discuss when you RSVP.
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Guest Dance Teacher
We are looking for any member of our community that may have a dance background and would like to come in and be a special guest teacher. Classes would be Mon., Tues. & Fri 2:18-3:15 pm and Thurs. 1:30 - 3:15. Please contact Elizabeth Weiland if interested.
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Latino Student Alliance
Latino Student Alliance is coming to Vista Peak. The purpose of LSA is to encourage, support and celebrate our latino and latina students. Dr. Enriquez will facilitate this group. The first meeting will be Thursday, November 7th from 3:30-5:00 pm in room 1407. The activity bus will be available.
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Winter Athletics
Attention all winter sports athletes!
Our boys and girls basketball, wrestling and girls swimming is just around the corner! In order to participate, you MUST have a completed packet on file in the athletics office (only one packet is needed for the entire school year). You also need a current physical and need to pay the $60 fee to the bookkeeper. Everything must be turned in by Monday, November 11. Please see Mrs. Cole in the athletics office to make sure you are cleared to play.
Vouchers for FREE physicals may be obtained in the Athletics Office.
Also, attention all boys interested in wrestling. Coach Benedict will have a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 5:15 in the weight room.
Winter Sport Passes are available in the athletics office. For just $35 you can attend all home boys and girls basketball games. Makes a great gift to give to a family member or friend!
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Chili's Fundraiser
Please join Chili's and Vista Peak Softball for a give back night to help support our Team. It's simple, just bring in this flyer to Chili's on 3451 N. Tower Rd on 11/18/2013 and 10% of your check will go towards Vista Peak Softball Team. It's a great way to help our team out. If you have any questions please feel free to contact JoAnne Hurrell @ 858-204-8939 and she will be able to help you, and thank you for your continuing support.
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Expanded Learning Report
Recently the Colorado Legacy Foundation and the Colorado Department of Education released a report on Expanded Learning Opportunities in Colorado schools. Vista PEAK is referenced and used as an example through out the report. We are very excited by the reports findings and thank Dr. Cynthia Hazel and her team at DU for including us. You can read the full report here.
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School Accountability Advisory Committee
School Accountability Committee is a representative advisory committee. The primary role of the SAC is in the areas of making recommendations about spending priorities, making recommendations about the school improvement plan, and discussing implementation of the school improvement plan.
We would like to thank our parent volunteers who have joined our Committee: Angie Martinez, Brandy Emily, Janna Youmans and Kisha Barnes.
You can read more about the committee, our Unified Improvement Plan, and School Performance Framework at this
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CSU Field Trip
Recently the Health Science classes took a special trip to CSU. They were able to have a special Anatomy demonstration.
Click on the link to see pictures of their trip!
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Work Readiness Workshops
Are you a youth between the ages of 14-21 and looking for a job? The Arapahoe/Douglas Works & Youth in the Works Program will be hosting Youth-Centered Workshops and Mixers to help develop and market your talents to employers.
Workshops will be held Thursday's at 3:00 pm beginning November 7th at the Aurora Mall, lower level
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Police, Fire and Sheriff Cadet Program
The Denver Public Safety Office offers a Cadet Program for graduating seniors who are interested in police/fire/sheriff careers. Attached is a flyer of the program and their website.
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Yoga
We are so pleased to announce Vista PEAK's new
partnership with ONE Yoga studio! ONE Yoga is co-owned by Sherif Sakr and George Karl of the Denver Nuggets. Check out their website.
Yoga classes will be offered every week for all staff and community members at the Exploratory in room C-124. Classes will taught by a ONE Yoga certified instructor every
Tuesday from 4-5pm, and every Wednesday from 7-8pm. Payment is by donation only, so you get to name the price! Mats are provided. We are hoping for a big turnout, so please tell your friends, spouses, and community members about this opportunity (adults only please).
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We are looking for Crafters!
VISTA PEAK IS HAVING ITS FIRST
CRAFT SHOW!
WHO WANTS TO JOIN VP FOR THE
INAUGURAL EVENT?
The show will be: Saturday, December 14
Time: 9am - 3pm
Cost: $60 per booth
Where: VP CAFÉ/GYM
Please contact Kimberly Ausman: kdausman@aps.k12.co.us
For more information!
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College Visits
The Denver School of Massage Therapy
Friday November 15th @ 2:15
Counseling PWR Room
INTERESTED STUDENTS PLEASE RESERVE A SPOT USING YOUR NAVIANCE ACCOUNT
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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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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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