Twin Peaks Classical Academy - "A Classical School"

Say hello to the secondary Electives team! Regan Kane, Orchestra, 1 year at Twin Peaks Chelsea Miller (not pictured), Orchestra, 7 years at Twin Peaks Sandy Sandman-Schafer, Technology, 17 years at Twin Peaks Steve Wixom, band, 7 years at Twin Peaks Erin Carpenter, choir/theater, 2 years at Twin Peaks Kelsey Hughes, physical education, 2 yers at Twin Peaks Erin Cartmell, art, 6 years at Twin Peaks

Hola! Salve! Introducing our secondary Foreign Language department: Carla Puky, Spanish, 6 years at Twin Peaks Curtis Lyle, Latin, 2 years at Twin Peaks

Our Secondary English department is passionate about helping all students grow in reading, writing, and thinking! Oh, and they REALLY love sentence diagramming! Dr. Megan Fritz- 1 year at Twin Peaks Michael Gray- 2 years at Twin Peaks Curtis Lyle- 2 years at Twin Peaks James Thornton- 13 years at Twin Peaks George McAusland - 4 years at Twin Peaks Hannah Lovely- 1 year at Twin Peaks

Don't forget that school pictures days are this Thursday and Friday. Students have Dress of Choice both days. Ordering information is below. Prepay website: http://www.studio5.preorderphotos.com Access Code H74DT6 Direct ordering link: http://www.studio5portraits.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=H74DT6 Thursday pictures are scheduled for: Ahrens, Sanvig, Carucci/Linton, Schell, Jennings, Oliger, Tobias, Finlayson, Louderback, Rawlins, Tefft, 6th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade. Friday pictures are scheduled for: Teegardin, Delclos, Friday Preschool, Borcherdt, Heyl, Mowat, Guay, White, Grine, Zimmer, Mikesell, 7th , 11th, and 12th grade.

Meet our Secondary History Department! They are dedicated to ensuring our students can read and evaluate primary sources to determine factual and historical information! They also are one of the teams with the most years served at Twin Peaks! Chris Harvey- 4 years at Twin Peaks Jen Whitmer- 14 years at Twin Peaks Deb Owen- 16 years at Twin Peaks Erika Anderson- 14 years at Twin Peaks

Allow us to introduce our Secondary Math Department. This team is doing remarkable things for all students and our data shows it! Steph Sickau- 12 years at Twin Peaks Jenna Craig- 4 years at Twin Peaks Beckie Frey- 7 years at Twin Peaks Sam Starks- 2 years at Twin Peaks Pam Wanninger- 9 years at Twin Peaks Molly Finnegan- 10 years at Twin Peaks

One of our parents sent this in with the caption: The pot of gold is Twin Peaks! I couldn't agree more!

Picture days are scheduled on August 29th & 30th. For Fall Pictures, students have Dress of Choice days both days. Please follow the links below for both prepaying and direct ordering. Prepay website: http://www.studio5.preorderphotos.com Access Code H74DT6 Direct ordering link: http://www.studio5portraits.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=H74DT6

1st-5th Grade Back to School Night is this Wednesday, August 21st. This event provides time for classroom teachers to share valuable information about their class with parents. We ask that only parents/guardians attend. There are three sessions for those of you with multiple children: 6:00-6:25 6:30-6:55 7:00-7:25 We look forward to seeing you!

Be sure to get some volunteer hours at our volleyball concessions stand. Both parents and students can volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DADAC28A2F49-202324#/ Check out our newsletter to see how the fall season is starting out and find out what's coming up in the next two weeks! https://5il.co/2u01h

ALL TPCA Caregivers and Staff are welcome to join us at our first PTO meeting of the year, next Monday in the cafeteria after school! Can't make it? Reach out to join our listserv so to stay up to date on happenings and volunteer opportunities by emailing us at info@twinpeakspto.org.

Our Elementary Students will begin checking out library books next week! For more information about our elementary library, please click on the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XjHWWKgcFXSS1I-konPI9Az2HMItgQKMKp1cMrbLtIA/edit?usp=sharing

Parking, drop-off, and driveline, oh my! We are super excited to have students again on Tuesday, but along with that comes the drive line! Brush up on your plan and take a look at all of the resources we have made for you to help with the smooth process! Please remember that we have installed speed bumps this summer, so don't lose your muffler flying through the driveline. Also, the Boston bridge construction may add some time to your commute. Please watch our video and look through the handbook at the maps provided to you! We can't wait to see everyone! https://youtu.be/EYlC4WOa9uk https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sl0_GsdIDOAdsB0VUxHeOujfivDI4PMh7fB9Du4RRMg/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome Back! Timberwolf Nation News.

Doors, Speed Bumps & the Boston Avenue Bridge Project. Student entry doors will open at 7:40 the first week of school, at 7:45 the second and third weeks of school and at 7:50 after Labor Day. Speed Bumps have been installed in the West Drop-off/Pick-up loop; drive accordingly please. The Boston Avenue Bridge will be closed the first day of school, on Tuesday the 13th. It is already a confusing day, and this will compound it, with only one way in and one way out via S. Francis to the Secondary lot. Please be patient. The good news though is it means the Boston Avenue Bridge project is ahead of schedule. I look forward to seeing many of you on Monday during our new family open house at 9:00am and returning families at 1:00pm. Joe Mehsling

Attention All HIGH SCHOOL Athletes - In order to begin practice for your fall sports season, you need to have your REGISTRATION COMPLETED, FEES PAID AND A PHYSICAL on file with the athletic office. Without these 3 things done, you will not be allowed to practice beginning Monday, August 12th.

The Health Office will be closed to receiving student medical forms and medications at 11:15 AM on Monday, August 12th. The Health Office will open again on Tuesday, August 13th at 7:40 AM. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Clerk, Emily Carr. carr_emily@svvsd.org 303.772.7286 x57012

Interesting in learning more about PTO? Take our survey: https://forms.gle/mckiJVWha1ewHprk7 The PTO will hold a Uniform Exchange during Open House, and we could use some help! Click to sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45A4A72FAAFA7-50477312-back

Don't forget our Open House on Monday, August 12th. Come meet your teachers, visit the uniform exchange, pay fees, and meet new friends. 6th graders, 9th graders, new students, and their families should come from 9-11AM, followed by a hotdog lunch! All returning families are invited to attend from 1-3PM.

Let's give a big welcome to Josefa Pop! She will be a Preschool Instructional Assistant this year, but you may already know her as a Twin Peaks parent. Hi, my name is Josefa Pop. I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the preschool team. Having lived in Colorado for 15 years with my husband and two girls, who also attend TPCA, I feel a strong connection to this community. I am originally from Guatemala, where I received an associate's degree in computer science. I have ten years of experience working with children, including teaching Spanish through the community programs of SVVSD. I am currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education at FRCC, and I can't wait to bring my passion for teaching to TPCA. I enjoyed camping, gardening, and doing crafts.