The Pinnacle Periodical

Our first week back from winter break was incredibly successful and it was lovely seeing all of our scholars and families again!

Don't forget that hot lunch can only be ordered on Tuesdays and Thursdays and snack bar is now available on Wednesdays.

Join us for our next PTO meeting on Monday, January 13th after school at 3:30 p.m. in the cafe. Please be aware that parents will not be allowed on campus until 3:30 once driveline is concluded. Join us virtually using this LINK.

The next Dollar for Duds is Thursday, 1/16. Please keep in mind that leggings do not qualify as pants. Many of our young ladies wear them under their uniform skirts (which are permitted if they are solid red, blue, or khaki) and attempt to wear them as pants on dress down days.

SchoolStore Family Giveaway Opportunity!

Our families and their friends were incredibly generous to our teachers and school when we rolled out the SchoolStore fundraiser in October, with a 78% participation rate and total donations of $9703.02, over $9000 of that going directly to teachers and classrooms via Caring Classrooms gift cards. SchoolStore is offering several Family Fun Giveaways, including one grand prize, all expenses paid trip for four to Hawaii, and five Caribbean cruises. See the flyer below or check your scholar's Thursday folder for details.

In case you didn't see it last week, here is our 25-26 calendar. Be aware that our calendar is always subject to change if necessary.

We wish Mrs. Jordan (Jr. High teacher) a very happy birthday on Saturday, January 18th. Click HERE if you want to see Mrs. Jordan's favs if you'd like to send her some birthday love.

Is your child starting kindergarten with us in August? Consider enrolling them in Liberty Kids Pre-K program now to start in January.

Are you looking at preschool (ages 2-4) or Pre-K (will be 5 years old by August 31st) for 25-26? Enrollment begins 1/15/25.

24-25 Board Members

President- Valerie Crowner

Vice President- Margaret Espinal

Treasurer- Maureen Williams

Secretary- Diane Najor

PTO meets once a month (on Mondays after school) 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).

2025 Meeting Dates:

January 13th @3:30 p.m.

February 10th @3:30 p.m.

March 10th @3:30 p.m.

April 21st @3:30 p.m.

May 19th @3:30 p.m.

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.

Please consider supporting PTO by making a suggested $20 donation by clicking HERE

1/16- Dollar for Duds

1/20- Civil Rights Day- No School

1/27-1/30- National School Choice Week and Parent-teacher conferences

Pinnacle 24-25 Events Calendar REVISED 1/3/25

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 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.

Tuesday- 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