The Pinnacle Periodical

I hope all of our families had an amazing fall break! I heard stories from scholars of trips, birthday parties, and relaxing. After our much-needed break, it's time to hit the gas because we have so much happening from now until winter break. This newsletter has quite a bit of information about upcoming events, announcements, and news; please read through everything.

Heritage Academy is now using Safe Arrival through School Messenger as a secure online method for reporting scholar absences. Click HERE for directions to set up your School Messenger account. Downloading the app only takes moments and is the easiest way to submit absences (you don't have to call the school), and it ensure you get our communications via email and text.

Please be sure to check your scholar's backpack on MONDAY for a SchoolStore packet. Inside the packet are just two sheets of paper with instructions to join our SchoolStore. I want to be clear, this is the EASIEST way for friends and families to spend money where they already shop and a portion goes right back to Pinnacle.

Every scholar who participates (just by a parent creating an account) will earn a slap bracelet book buddy!

• Enjoy great food from a taco truck and Kona Ice
• Pumpkin Painting costs $5
• Participate in the costume contest- prizes for the best costumes

Open enrollment for the 25-26 school starts on November 1st.

Current Families

You don't have to do anything to reserve your spot for next year. Your scholar will automatically be enrolled in the next grade level. To determine open availability for new families, be on the look out for a brief "intent to return" survey. Again, this is not reenrollment (that is automatic), it's just to estimate our enrollment for next year.

NEW & Prospective Families

Priority enrollment is given to: Liberty Kids Pre-K, siblings of enrolled scholars, children of employees.

Additional availability will offered via a lottery, for which parents can enroll starting on Nov. 1st.

Do You Have an Incoming Kindergartener?

Definitely mark your calendar for Kindergarten RoundUp! Visit our campus and experience some fun activities and crafts as we get ready to start school for the first time.

President- Bria

Vice President- Olivia

Treasurer- Isla

Secretary- Lauryn

Historian- Telea

Executive Public Relations Officer- Alabama

3rd-5th Class Representative- Sophia

K-2nd Class Representative- Jacen

Faculty Adviser- Mrs. Robison

We want to recognize and appreciate all of the candidates who dared greatly, prepared, and delivered speeches.

24-25 Board Members

President- Valerie Crowner

Vice President- Margaret Espinal

Treasurer- Maureen Williams

Secretary- Diane Najor

PTO meets once a month (typically the third Wednesday of the month) at 6:30 p.m. in the Pinnacle Cafe. We would love for as many parents as possible to join us. If you can't make it in person, you can always join via the Google Meet link attached to the public calendar events (Mrs. Jenks also includes them in the newsletters).

Remaining 2024 Meeting Dates:

11/20, 12/18

You can contact PTO by emailing heritagepinnaclepto@gmail.com

If you want to stay connected with the PTO, get to know other PTO parents, and be involved with their events and activities, you can also join their group on BAND by scanning the QR code or clicking this LINK.

We know many parents are busy and can't volunteer their time; however, please consider supporting our PTO financially by contributing $20. Be on the lookout for a separate email from Andrea Lenhart with directions.

10/23- K-2 Field Trip to the pumpkin patch

10/25- Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:30 p.m.

10/28- Hearing/Vision screening

10/31- Halloween Costume Dress Up & Family Parade (8:15-9 a.m.)

11/1- Open Enrollment for 25-26 School Year

11/5- LifeTouch Retakes

11/6- Scholar Spirit Day! Dress in your favorite decade

11/6- Grandparents Breakfast (8:30-9:45 a.m.)

11/6- Kinder Roundup (5:00-6:00 p.m.)

11/11- Veterans Day No School

11/14- Dollar for Duds

11/19- Kona Ice on campus

11/20- Support Professionals Day- celebrate Mrs. Z, Mrs. Santizo, and Ms. Hristina

11/20- PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

11/21- 3rd-6th field trip American Heritage Festival

11/25-11/28- Thanksgiving Break No School

Pinnacle 24-25 Events Calendar REVISED 10/17/24

Live Pinnacle Calendar

Morning driveline begins at 7:30 a.m.

Afternoon driveline is 3:15-3:30 p.m. (gates open at 3:00 p.m.)

RED ARROWS- this is the new kindergarten driveline for pick-up after school only. All kindergarten scholars (with their 1st-8th grade siblings) will be waiting in the courtyard and they will exit through the wooden gates to load their cars. Pull as far forward as possible.

IMPORTANT! Liberty Kids Preschool uses this curb to pick up at 2:45 p.m. Kinder parents cannot start lining up on the curb until 3:00 p.m.

BLACK ARROWS- this will continue to be the driveline for 1st-8th grade pick-up. The gates will open at 3:00 p.m. Please pull as far forward as possible so we can remove traffic from Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Waiting on Pinnacle Peak Rd- cars that are facing WEST need to pull as far off the road and into the dirt as possible while they wait to enter the parking lot.

Out of consideration for other parents who have been waiting in line, please do not drive through and then wait in the parking lot to cut the drive line. We have received multiple complaints from parents who are waiting in the long line. We appreciate everyone doing their part and showing each other courtesy and patience.

Please follow these guidelines for a safe and efficient pick up:

• Have your car tag clearly displayed.
• Pull up to the furthest cone possible.
• If you need to buckle your child, pull forward and off to the side.
• Eyes up, phone down please!
• Show citizenship, patience, and courtesy to other parents & drivers- YOU are setting an example for all of our scholars.

IMPORTANT NOTICE- Student Pick-up Time Limit

After school, scholars should be picked up by 3:30 p.m.

Scholars who are still on campus after 3:30 (and parents are not actively waiting in driveline) will be walked to Hero Club and parents will be charged a $20 non-registration fee plus $2/minute past 3:45 p.m. After two occurrences, your scholar will be enrolled in Hero Club at the monthly fee.

If you know you will frequently arrive later than 3:15, please register your scholar for Hero Club.

One of the most valued objectives at Heritage Academy is to help scholars learn to make responsible choices and thereby be prepared to govern themselves. Our dress code is based on principles of maintaining modesty, cleanliness, and professionalism in your dress.

Read the ENTIRE Dress Code policy HERE

Highlights to note:

1. All Heritage tops MUST be a polo purchased from one of our four vendors.
2. Check those shorts and skirts' lengths! Skirts MUST touch the top of the knee (front and back). Shorts CANNOT be shorter than 4" above the middle of the knee cap.
3. PROHIBITED- sweat pants, track pants, athletic wear, slippers, flip flops.
4. Jewelry- Girls are permitted to wear ONE earring in each lobe only. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
5. Shoes- All shoes must have a back strap. Sneakers must be worn on Tuesdays/Thursdays (for P.E.). Crocs (with the back strap) are okay on Mondays and Wednesdays only.

Dollars for Duds

Every other Thursday, scholars may pay $1 per item of clothing (top and bottoms) to wear something other than their uniform. Scholars are still expected to adhere to the Heritage standard of modesty, cleanliness, and professionalism.

We are excited to partner with my MyHotLunchBox again this year. Click HERE to log in or create an account.

Monday- Jimmy Johns

Tuesday- Red Robin

Wednesday- Streets of New York

Thursday- Cane's

6754 W Pinnacle Peak Rd

Glendale, AZ 85310

623-537-3535

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm