
The Pinnacle Periodical
Volume 1, Issue 25
January 16, 2025
We have quite a bit happening on campus over the next few weeks so be sure to check out my weekly newsletter and look out for communication from your scholar's teacher.
Snack Bar change back to Thursdays. Due to PTO availability, we will be moving snack bar back to Thursdays starting next week, January 23rd.
NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th in observance of Civil Rights/Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be the week of January 27th-30th. Be on the look out for conference sign-ups next week from your scholar's teacher.
Uniform Exchange- Bring in Your Uniforms
With our scholars growing so rapidly, you may have noticed that shirts are getting tight, waist bands on pants/shorts/skirts are pinching, and skirt lengths are getting too short. PTO will be hosting a uniform swap event in a couple of weeks (date and time TBD). If you have uniform items to donate, please send them in either with your scholar or you can drop them off to the front office with Ms. Lenhart. Please launder all uniforms before bringing them in.
Save the 25-26 Academic Calendar
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.
Heritage Scholar Heroes of the Week!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Z!
We wish Mrs. Z (special education para) a very happy birthday on Wednesday, January 22nd. Click HERE if you want to see Mrs. Z's favs if you'd like to send her some birthday love.
Liberty Kids Preschool and Pre-K!
Get a Jump Start on Preparing for Kindergarten
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.
PTO Corner
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 @3:45 p.m.
February 10th @3:45 p.m.
March 10th @3:45 p.m.
April 21st @3:45 p.m.
May 19th @3:45 p.m.
You can contact PTO by emailing heritagepinnaclepto@gmail.com
Stay Connected with PTO
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.
Support PTO Financially
Please consider supporting PTO by making a suggested $20 donation by clicking HERE
1/20- Civil Rights Day- No School
1/27-1/30- National School Choice Week and Parent-teacher conferences
2/3- Kids Hearth Challenge Kick-off
2/5- Schoolwide Spelling Bee @ 9:00 TENTATIVE
2/10- PTO Meeting @ 3:45 p.m.
2/13- Dollar for Duds
2/17- President's Day No School
2/18- Kona Ice at lunch
2/27- 100rh Day of School Dress Up
2/27-3/1- JH Fine Arts Retreat
Driveline Procedures
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.
Heritage Academy Dress Code
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:
- All Heritage tops MUST be a polo purchased from one of our vendors.
- 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.
- PROHIBITED- sweat pants, track pants, athletic wear, slippers, flip flops.
- Jewelry- Girls are permitted to wear ONE earring in each lobe only. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
- 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.
2025 Hot Lunch
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
Heritage Academy Pinnacle Information
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