The Pinnacle Periodical

At the end of the second week of school, we already so much in full swing and coming right around the corner. Scholars are fully immersed in learning, teachers are completing beginning of the year benchmarks, and we all participated in our first Dollar for Duds and snack bar. We have several great opportunities for scholars and parents in the next couple of weeks, be sure to keep reading for all of the details!

Driveline Reminders

To alleviate some of the traffic lined up on Pinnacle Peak Rd, we have started opening the driveline gate between 3:05-3:10. At that time vehicles are welcome to proceed through driveline and wait at the furthest orange cone. At 3:15 a teacher will start calling car tags. I want to THANK EVERYONE for having their car tags displayed and visible.

Vehicles line up along Pinnacle Peak Rd in both directions. Please consider pulling as far to the right as possible so thru traffic can still proceed.

As we continue to demonstrate citizenship in our neighborhood and to each other, please avoid parking in and blocking driveways or waiting in the parking lot to avoid the line. At this time, we are completing all of driveline in around 20 minutes, which is amazing!

Thank you for an AMAZING first PTO Meeting

We had our first PTO meeting on Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. Thank you to everyone who attended either in person or via the Google Meet link. Ms. Lenhart is in the process of updating the PTO page on our school website. Please welcome our 24-25 board members:

President- Valerie Crowner

Vice President- Margaret Espinal

Secretary- Diane Najor

Treasurer- Maureen Williams

PTO email: heritagepinnaclePTO@gmail.com

Plan to join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

REPORTING ATTENDANCE

To report a scholar absence, please call 623-537-3535 by 9:00 a.m. Calling after 9:00 a.m. may result in an automatic system phone call.

Monday, August 26-Thursday, August 29, 2024 is reading week and our Scholastic Book Fair.

Monday, 8/26- book fair preview days

Tuesday & Wednesday, 8/27 & 8/28- class purchase days

Thursday, 8/29 8:30-11:30 a.m. only- parent purchase days

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The book fair can only happen with help from our parents. We need a couple parents to monitor the book fair and run the register all four days. NOTE: all volunteers must have a current fingerprint clearance card to volunteer on campus.

If you are interested and available, please email Ms. Lenhart

CLICK on or SCAN the QR code to set up your scholar's eWallet for easier purchases. We are HIGHLY recommending that parents choose the eWallet option for payment as it expedites check out and prevents issues with lost money.

If you think you might or know you want to volunteer on our campus or chaperone a field trip, please note that you are required to have a fingerprint clearance card. Chaperones who will be alone with scholars must have the IVP fingerprint clearance card.

The process can take several weeks, we encourage you to start now so you are ready when opportunities arise.

LifeTouch Photography will be on campus Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to take individual and class photos.

Scholars must be in uniform for the fall pictures. Picture order forms will go home next week; however, you can click HERE and use code: EVTQHGCCZ to order your pictures online.

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

8/28- Storybook Character Dress up Day

8/29- Dollar for Duds

9/2- Labor Day No School

9/3- Fall School Pictures

9/3- Happy Birthday Ms. Shaw and Ms. Lenhart!

9/11- Patriot Day

9/12- Coffee with the Principal

9/17-9/19- Constitution Week

9/18- PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m.

9/19- Hearing & Vision Screening for Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 5th, & 7th grades

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.

Have your car tags displayed in your windshield or from your visor. Cars without a visible car tag will be asked to proceed through driveline, park, and go to the front office to show identification. This ensures the safety of our scholars and increases the efficiency of our driveline.

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.

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.

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