Winter Instrumental Music Concert
Preparatory Auditorium
Friday, December 13th 7pm
$2 per person / $5 for your entire family
Free with activity card or staff ID
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Canned Food Drive
Student Council will be doing a canned food drive from 12/9-12/17 in student's first periods for the Food Bank of the Rockies. The first period with the most nonperishable items will win a breakfast party after winter break.
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Craft Fair
Join us for our First Craft Fair on Saturday, December 14 from 9am to 3pm in the Gym. We have a variety of crafters from food to homemade Christmas ornaments to scarves, purses, dog treats and dog accessories. You won't want to miss this!!!! Bring a friend and enjoy a chance to do some holiday shopping!
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Parents Holiday Shopping Day
Do you need some time to yourself to get some holiday shopping done? The Poms team will be providing child care for elementary school aged children from 1-4pm on Saturday December 14th at the Exploratory building. The charge is $15 for the first child age 3-12 and $10 for any additional children. We will also be providing gift wrapping for $3 so bring any unwrapped gifts!
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Dance Performance
Come join the Vista Peak Dance Class for their Winter Dance Performance Monday, December 16 from 6-7pm. Students will be performing several dance styles at this first semi-annual event. Admission is free.
Email Veronica Ramos at vlparks-ramos@aps.k12.co.us with any questions.
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Jazz Band Performance
The VP jazz band has been invited to perform at the esteemed Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge. We would love to have families join them for this unique opportunity. The group was invited by a VP parent who attended the last concert and was blown away by our kids and their abilities. Please join us!
Monday, December 16th from 7pm - 9pm at Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge located at 930 Lincoln St 80203.
You can purchase tickets here ahead of time for $12.50 at this link.
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Finals Schedule
As we come to the end or our 1st semester classes will be holding finals the last 2 days of school before winter break. It is imperative that students attend their finals at the given times. Please note these 2 days will be considered half days and lunch will not be served. Buses will make their normal stops in the mornings and drop off earlier in the afternoons. Please see full finals schedule below.
Students who will not be able to make either day will need to fill out a Finals Waiver Form. All forms are due to the main office by December 16th.
Wednesday Dec. 18th
7:25-8:35 - Period 2 Final 8:45- 9:55 - Period 4 Final 10:05-11:15 - Period 6 Final All Students Dismissed at 11:15
Thursday, Dec. 19th 7:25-8:35 - Period 1 Final
8:45- 9:55 - Period 3 Final
10:05-11:15 - Period 5 Final
11:25-12:35 - Period 7 Final
All Students Dismissed at 12:35
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Yearbook
This may be your last chance to get a yearbook! If you do not pre-order your yearbook by December 19 th, the remaining stock will be sold on a first-come-first served basis. $35.00 before December 19 th guarantees that you have this unique piece of Vista Peak history forever. Payment plans can be worked out, and for as little as $10.00 your pre-order can be guaranteed. Payment must be made to the bookkeeper, Mrs. Mclellan, by the end of the school day on December 19 th. Don't miss out! Any questions please contact Mr. Bakersky at spbakersky@aps.k12.co.us
ATTENTION PARENT/GUARDIANS OF SENIORS: The deadline for submitting senior pictures, senior quotes, and purchasing custom space has been extended to December 15. All picture and quote submissions should be sent to vistapeakyearbook@gmail.com with your seniors last name and first name in the subject line (Last name_First name). Custom space can be purchased in the following sizes: Whole page ($140.00) ½ page ($100.00) or ¼ page ($50.00). Payment must be made to the bookkeeper Mrs. McLellan NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15. Pictures and text can be emailed to vistapeakyearbook@gmail.com, or you can drop a hard copy off at the school. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bakersky.
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Scholarships Ronald McDonald House Charities - U.S. Scholarship Program Graduating High School Seniors, visit www.rmhc.org for more information or apply today at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 21, 2014 Aurora Schools Federal Credit Union (ASFCU) is proud to support students from Aurora Central,Aurora West, Gateway, Hinkley, Rangeview, Vista Peak, and William Smith High Schools in their quest for higher education. We realize that an education is important but that sometimes financing
higher education can be difficult. ASFCU is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student from each of the seven high schools listed above to demonstrate its support and to encourage those who want to fulfill their dreams. ASFCU welcomes the opportunity to help the Aurora Public Schools District and hopes that students realize their full potential. Deadline is February 28th! For more information and application see flyer. |
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Code Day
 VP Art & Communication students participated in CodeDay. Video tutorials from Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerburg, Chris Bosch and more walk students through the conceptual nature of coding to inspire future computer software engineers. Real world learning at the PEAK!!! Students did an amazing job as they were challenged to collaborate, problem solve, test their error recovery rate, and seek mastery. See more details below about the national event: CodeDay is an incredible model for inspiring students and providing the hands on learning that will help them excel as technologists and future entrepreneurs. CodeDays are 24-hour events where high school and college students of all experience levels get together, make something cool, and become better programmers.
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Talent Show
Our Annual Talent Show will be January 31. Tryouts for the show will be held January 21-23. Start thinking about what you will perform. All acts must be fully prepared by tryouts! We look forward to a variety of acts this year! If you have any questions or concerns, please seek one of your Junior Class Representatives.
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