The Pinnacle Periodical

Welcome to the end of the first quarter! You and your scholars are officially one-fourth of the way through the school year.

I hope you have something fun, exciting, or relaxing planned for fall break, which is next week Oct. 7th-10th.

To ensure our teachers and staff also enjoy this much-needed break, please be aware that our front office will be closed next week and all emails and phone calls will be returned on Monday, Oct. 14th.

Exciting News!

We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Robison will become a full time specials/electives teacher starting Monday, October 14th. All of our K-5 scholars will now get P.E., music, AND ART twice a week. Our junior high scholars will go to art twice a week and now get to choose between either P.E. or choir twice a week.

A couple of important reminders

• We still need pumpkins! We are still collecting the pie-sized pumpkins (available at any grocery store right now) for Trunk-or-Treat. Thank you!!
• Six parking spots left for Trunk-or-Treat- if you'd like to decorate your trunk and pass out candy, please fill out the flier below and return it to the front office.
• Parent-teacher conferences are the week after fall break, Oct.14-18. All teachers have sent home (via email or Class Dojo) their links to reserve your conference time. The sooner you sign up, the better your chance of getting the time you want!

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.

Open enrollment for the 25-26 school year is right around the corner. All pre-k children in Liberty Kids Preschool and incoming kindergarteners of currently enrolled scholars get priority enrollment. On November 1st, all current families will receive an "intent to return" letter, which we encourage you to complete and send back to guarantee your scholar's spot next year. Stay tuned for more information.

Please help us wish Ms. Hristina, our campus aide, a very happy birthday on Friday, Oct. 4th.

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:

10/16, 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.

Our first Kinder-6th grade field trips to Tolmachoff Farms and the American Heritage Festival are fast-approaching. The cost for scholars is free! The cost for chaperones is $20 and must be paid through MySchoolBucks, conveniently located in PowerSchool. If you have been selected as a chaperone, please check your MySchoolBucks account for an invoice. Follow these instructions to navigate PowerSchool. Call 623-537-3535 or email a.lenhart@heritageacademyaz.com if you have questions about paying your chaperone fee.

Thank you very much to the Fallon family for their generous donation!

10/7-10/10- Fall break

10/14-10/17- Parent Teacher Conferences

10/15- Kona Ice!

10/17- Coffee with the Principal

10/17- Dollar for Duds

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

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

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

Pinnacle 24-25 Events Calendar REVISED 8/27/24

Live Pinnacle Calendar

Would you like enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with Mrs. Jenks? Sign up for an hour to sit down and share your ideas or ask questions in an informal setting. Please note- this event includes multiple guests, we will not be able to discuss individuals concerns addressing scholars or staff members.

Click HERE to sign up!

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

To report a scholar absence, please call 623-537-3535 by 9:00 a.m. Letting your scholar's teacher know is much appreciated; however, it does not replace contacting our front office directly. Calling after 9:00 a.m. may result in an automatic system phone call.

Please contact your scholar(s)' teacher directly to inquire about missed work.

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