The Pinnacle Periodical

Welcome to Heritage Academy Pinnacle Elementary. Our staff is busy preparing our campus in eager anticipation of our scholars' return on Monday, August 5, 2024.

I am Mrs. Leah Jenks, your new principal. It is my deepest honor to serve, empower, and support our scholars and families. I truly believe in the Heritage Mission: to build strong character in our scholars, which is reflected in strong families, a strong community, and a strong nation.

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Pinnacle family:

• Leah Jenks- principal
• Leanne Roberts- special education teacher
• Jackie Wheeler- 2nd grade teacher
• Atahva (TJ) Jordan- 6th-8th grade English & History teacher
• Hannah Dodge-Zurita- special education instructional aide
• Jocelyn Santizo- campus aide

7/25- Pop in to Meet Mrs. Jenks 6-7:30 p.m.

8/1- Jr. High Orientation (6th-8th graders only)

8/1- Meet the Teacher 4-7 p.m.

8/5- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!

8/15- Coffee with the Principal

8/15- Dollar for Duds

8/26-8/29- Book Fair/Reading Week

8/28- Storybook Character Dress up Day

8/29- Dollar for Duds

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.

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

Morning driveline begins at 7:30 a.m.

Afternoon driveline is 3:15-3:30 p.m. Parents should plan to pick up their scholars by 3:30 p.m. Please follow these guidelines for a safe and efficient pick up:

• 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.

Would you like to know your scholar's principal a bit better? Do you have some great ideas to share or questions to ask? Once a month, you can join Mrs. Jenks for Coffee with the Principal in the school cafe. Please RSVP with the number of adults attending so we make sure there is enough coffee for everyone. Please be aware that this is not a private meeting with the principal and is not a place to discuss concerns about your scholar or a staff member.

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