Due to inclement weather with forecasted extremely cold early morning temperatures, Twin Peaks Classical Academy will be on a weather delay, and school will start 2 hours later than our normal schedule for Tuesday, January 21. School will begin at 10AM. Breakfast will not be served. We will see you tomorrow! Stay warm, Timberwolves!
Get ready. Our Paper Pie Book fair is coming soon! Check out these awesome books, February 4th-6th.
https://youtu.be/xA-lQMKKOFM
📣 Celebrate Excellence! Nominate an Educator of the Year ✨
Help us honor our Twin Peaks staff by nominating them for our school’s Educator of the Year as part of the Celebration of Excellence (formerly Tribute to Teachers).
👥 Who can nominate? Students, parents, volunteers, educators, staff, community members, and business partners.
✔️ Eligibility: Nominees must be licensed educators in Colorado, employed at an SVVSD school this year, and not have received their school's Educator of the Year award in the past two years.
📅 Nominations open: January 13 – February 5
💻 Submit your nomination today: https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/celebration-of-excellence/
We have a few parking lot and driveline reminders for the new year! The most important reminder is that driving slowly and carefully on campus is essential. Check out our helpful driveline video for some helpful tips and tricks! Thank you for helping ensure all of our students stay safe!
https://youtu.be/EYlC4WOa9uk
Hello wonderful Twin Peaks families!
We have an exciting event coming up in February and we will need your help! Our teachers are busy creating and implementing wonderful lessons and activities for our students, so we need some help with door decorations for this year’s Literacy Night and Literacy Challenge. Our theme is Mystery Books and teachers have chosen a mystery book for their door decoration. We need volunteers to sign up to decorate the teacher’s doors. A sign up genius can below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA722ABFFC25-54036385-door#/
Thank you for your support!
Kindergarten Round-Up is just around the corner! This event is for all incoming Kindergarten parents, at 5:30 - 6:30 on February 11th. This parents only event is a great opportunity to learn more about our program and what to expect for your Kindergarten child. We encourage you to attend no matter where you are in the enrollment process - already enrolled or still thinking about it.
Please RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdElSJ7NsbBXMgDrmbwZ3ndDKvaPkurV1rjd7ob-ttkJDmlDA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawHzaG5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSd7t8wJJ_Ey2fY5gIa85nDut6_bFGxFGlo7ZSEg0MN-PVuXv1QFqPPnHA_aem_F4GdvyuVjcxmpBbRoxWvLQ
Start the new year off right by learning more about Booster Club. Our next meeting is Monday 1/13 at 5pm in the Cafetorium. If you can't make the meeting, see how you can get involved and learn more what our athletes are up to in the newsletter: https://5il.co/34vni
Get ready for the break by getting caught up with Booster Club! https://5il.co/33e0o
Don't forget that anyone can volunteer to help with basketball concessions. All high school students can earn volunteer hours towards graduation! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AADA62BA0FEC43-52854718-202425#/
Ms. Puky's AP Spanish students have been practicing their vocabulary through word building skills!
Start making those 2025 plans now! PTO has an entire ice rink reserved for middle school students and will provide a hot cocoa bar and cookies! If your middle schooler will be attending, please plan to check them in and out with a PTO representative at the event. Ring in the New Year with your fellow Timberwolves!
Yearbook sales will be over before you know it! The last day to purchase your yearbook is January 15th! Purchase your yearbook at: https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ #twinpeakstimberwolves #twinpeaksclassicalacademy #tpca
Is it possible for students to have organic, informal—and yet rigorous—discussions about their readings in history and literature? Is it possible for a 6th grader to share ideas that are welcomed by 11th graders? Is it possible for a question to unite the readings of literature and history, 6th grade through 12th grade?
Yes!—Yes it is.
The tradition for 6th grade through 12th grade at the end of each semester is to have a combined history and literature final. All students receive the same prompt, yet they make their argument primarily out of the readings from their respective classes. In preparation for the final, they meet in the commons to have a guided discussion surrounding the prompt.
This semester’s prompt focuses on questions surrounding monsters. If you have a secondary student—or if you know one—start a conversation with them asking one of these questions!! What makes a monster? At what point does a person become a monster? Does this happen suddenly or gradually? Does suppression of humanity spawn monstrosity? How do we fight monsters (even the ones inside)? Is it necessary for humanity to create monsters? What role does fear play in the creation of a monster?
The young and the old can discuss monsters, and monsters have been part of the human story for thousands of years. We are excited to see the direction students take their thinking!
National Honor Society meets to discuss upcoming projects for the remainder of the school year. NHS is one of the many clubs that secondary students have the opportunity to participate in.
Just a reminder that on December 16, 17, 18 Twin Peaks Classical Academy has early release for all students in PK-12th grade. The times vary a bit, depending on the day. Please see below for the schedule.
-Monday, 12/16 Students dimissed at 12:25; lunch is served as normal.
-Tuesday, 12/17 Students dimissed at 12:25; lunch is served as normal.
-Wednesday, 12/18 Students dimissed at 10:50; no lunch is served.
We follow our typical procedure for pick-up times. Families that do not pick up Elementary students within 20 minutes of dismissal will be assessed a fee of $20/day per child.
Secure status at Twin Peaks Classical Academy has been lifted. We are operating as usual.
Twin Peaks Classical Academy is in secure status for police activity in the area unrelated to the school. We will notify with additional information when it becomes available.
We have some early release days coming up! Are you looking for a way to fill the day? Check out our friends over at Warrior Playground who will be hosting a family ninja day fundraiser on December 17th from 1pm-3:30pm. Use the link below to register!
https://warriorplayground.pike13.com/courses/324875
We still have many unclaimed items from Lost and Found. All items are in the Elementary Lobby until Friday, 12/13. All items not picked up by Friday afternoon will be donated.
The Annual HS Basketball pancake breakfast is this Saturday, 9:00am-11:00am. $10 a ticket. Tickets can purchased from any HS basketball player, or at the door. Enter through the South side Cafeteria door. see you Saturday.
Ms. Puky's Spanish 3 students practice their speaking skills using a "speed dating" structure (but without the goofy pick-up lines).
