Primary Parent Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 8
Uplift Peak K-12 Vision Statement: Our vision is to provide a joyful and
inquiry based education that inspires and prepares all scholars to graduate
from college and positively impact their world.
Upcoming Events
January 12
Peak Parents ViP Steering
Committee, 5:15 pm
January 13
Staff Wellness Wednesday, Office Closes at
3:00 pm
January 14
HS Blood Drive, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
January 15
PS Pep Rally, 1:30 pm
January 16
Uplift Education Science Fair
January 18
NO SCHOOL
January 19
RTC ASAP Student/Parent
Orientation, 5:00 pm
January 21
“Fortaleza en la Familia” Spanish parenting
class, 4:30 pm
Cici’s Pizza Night, 4:00—8:30 pm
January 22
HS Faculty vs Scholar Basketball Game
Winter Family Gathering/Uniform Swap/
Re-Enrollment Night, 5:30 pm
January 12, 2016
IB Corner
IB Attitude: Independence: Those who ex-
emplify this attitude think and act independently,
make their own judgments based on reasoned
principles and are able to defend their judgments. Below are some idea topics to discuss with your scholars this week:
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What does it mean to be independent? Does this mean that you always have
to work alone? Does this mean that you always have to think differently than
others?
As Peak scholars we stress the importance of getting along well with others
and working as a team. Why is it also important to be independent at times?
We can DO things independently, but we can also be independent THINKERS. Why would it be important to be an independent thinker when you have
to make a tough decision?
Sometimes the more independent we are, the more personally creative we
can become. Why do you think this is?
Independence is a big skill scholars will need in college. How can you begin to
build your independence now?
What is the disadvantage of being TOO independent? How can you help yourself be independent but also depend on and learn from the ideas of other team
members?
DEADLINE APPROACHING: 2016- 2017 APPLICATIONS for NEW SCHOLARS
are DUE by FEBRUARY 1st
Inform family and friends to visit http://uplifteducation.org/apply to apply. NOTE:
ALL APPLICANTS that are currently on the waiting list must APPLY AGAIN. All
applications submitted after the February 1st deadline will automatically be on the
waiting list, please submit yours ASAP! Please contact Ms. Calvario at 214-2760879 ext. 2948 or by email at [email protected] for additional details.
CURRENT SCHOLAR RE-ENROLLMENT for the 2016-2017 school year
For events, news, pictures, and
so much more stay connected to
uplift Peak by visiting:
www.facebook.com/
upliftpeakpreparatory and our
website at www.upliftpeak.org
An email with detailed instructions for the online enrollment will be sent out; you
should expect the process to take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will
be able to access the online enrollment via computer, iPads, tablets, and smart
phones. Every scholar must submit their re-enrollment to secure their spot for the
upcoming school year. If you have any questions regarding re-enrollment, visit
www.uplifteducation.org/enroll or contact Ms. Calvario.
BLOOD DRIVE
One of our seniors has earned a scholarship from the American
Red Cross that will increase with each person who donates blood
at this drive on our campus Thursday. Please stop by if you are in
the neighborhood! Invite your friends and family to donate.
Uplift Peak High School
Thursday, January 14th
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Secondary Gym
To schedule an appointment online:
Visit www.redcrossblood.org – search sponsor code peak to
reserve a spot.
January is National Blood Donor Month.
It’s the perfect time for us to say THANKS for your past support and say PLEASE help us celebrate by saving lives at
our upcoming blood drive!
K-12 Yearbook on Sale NOW
Pre-order your yearbook for $30
between now and March. Come by
Primary or Secondary Office to
order.
Hurry! The price will go up after
spring break!
Winter Family Gathering/Uniform Swap/Re-Enrollment
On Friday, January 22, we will have our Winter Family Gathering
where you are invited to bring your favorite covered dish to share
with other families while we fellowship to get to know one another. We will also have a Uniform Swap and our Re-Enrollment for
the 2016-17 school year. Please refer to the flyers sent home or
contact Mrs. Corona for more information.
“Fortaleza en la Familia” parenting classes by Momentous
“Fortaleza en la Familia” parenting classes in Spanish begin on
Thursday, January 21 at 4:30 pm in the Middle School building.
Please refer to the flyer or contact Mrs. Corona for more information or to register.
…….hard at work to support our
staff, families and scholars!
Parents, please remember to ...
Support our school through contributions:
Every Uplift Peak family is asked to consider contributing $50
to the ViP fund. Contributing to the Volunteers in Partnership
program helps the school to expand the arts programs, provide
for extra field trips and support other special events. Because
charter schools receive fewer public dollars than traditional
public schools, supplemental funds are essential to providing
these benefits for all Uplift Peak scholars. In collaboration with
the school leadership, the ViP spends the donated funds on
these additional programs for our scholars.
Contributions are tax deductible. You may make your contribution online by going to www.upliftpeak.org, click on “Donate”
and make sure you put ViP Fund in the “Comments” section at
the bottom of the page or visit the Primary or Secondary Office.
Information regarding use of these funds will be provided to the
parents in the ViP annual report.
Volunteer of the Month:
November: Maria G. Garcia
December: Rebeca Dominguez
Parent Volunteers needed for:
Primary Clinic:
Monday-Friday from 8am-10am or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 2-3pm. For alternative times please contact
the nurse.
Primary Carline:
Monday—Friday mornings. Come by Primary 5 minutes before
carline.
Primary Café:
Monday-Friday from 11:30 am—12:30 pm.
Primary Uniform Organization:
We need one parent to come by Primary to organize uniforms
any day of the week for 1 hour .
Winter Family Gathering/Uniform Swap/Re-Enrollment:
Volunteers needed to organize uniforms for swap and for computer assistance for re-enrollment on Friday, January 22.
TELPAS Testing Hall Monitors:
We need parents to volunteer to be hall monitors during
TELPAS Testing in March from 8—11 am and 1-4 pm, however, must attend training prior. Please call Mrs. Corona to sign
up. We will notify you when training will take place.
Cici’s Pizza Nights
We will be hosting Cici’s Pizza Nights at the 4800 Columbia
Avenue location. Come support Uplift Peak and enjoy all the
pizza, pasta, salad and dessert you want. Our first night will be
Thursday, January 21 from 4:00—8:30 pm. We will be having
raffles throughout the evening.
For any information or questions on parent involvement/engagement
please contact Maricarmen Corona, Parent Liaison, 214-276-0879 x
2906 or [email protected].