The Pinnacle Periodical

Second Week of State Testing 3/31-4/2

All 3rd-8th grade scholars will be taking AASA Writing, Reading, and Math tests Monday-Wednesday next week.

It is so important that ALL of our scholars are present for state testing. We are still holding our attendance challenge. Everyday that scholars are present on scheduled testing days, they will earn entries to win prizes.

Additionally, we will keep track of our attendance on testing days- if we have at least 95% of our scholars at school on testing days, they will collectively work towards a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY!

How can you help?

• Join us at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 30th to write encouraging messages on the concrete outside classrooms.
• We would love donations of Lifesaver mints and Jolly Ranchers, and mini water bottles. We will provide these to scholars during testing.

Please make a note of our AASA/AzSCI testing schedule and avoid scheduling doctor's appointments, vacations, etc. on testing days. If scholars are absent on scheduled testing days, they will be pulled another day during the testing window to make up the missed test, which means they will miss additional class time.

The last day of school is Thursday, May 22nd.

Scholars will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. for all grades

Driveline gates will open at 11:45 a.m. for pick-up

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A couple of our staff members are interested in offering summer camp options for Kinder-5th grade scholars in June. Summer camps take a lot of planning and we MUST have a minimum enrollment for us to hold a camp. If we offer summer camp, it would be during the four weeks of June from 8:30-12:00. Monday-Thursday only.

To move forward, we need to determine our parents' interest level. Please fill out this quick form if you are interested.

Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, April 9th. Only those scholars who are purchasing pictures will be photographed and permitted to wear something other than their uniform for pictures. Any scholar who is not purchasing pictures is expected to be dressed in uniform that day.

Flyers are going home this week or visit mylifetouch.com with code: EVTKSGSNB or scan the QR code to order online.

Big Truck Night is not only one of our biggest family and community events of the year, it is also a great opportunity for our families to share their businesses, bring local vendors on campus, and partner with our community.

We would still love to add more vendors and vehicles. If you are interested, please call the front office at 623-537-3535 or email Ms. Lenhart.

You don't want to miss it!

For the first time ever, Pinnacle is partnering with EduKit to make school supply shopping EASY! Until June 1, 2025 you can easily order your scholar's supplies for next year without fighting the crowds or wondering if you are selecting the correct items. Click HERE or scan the QR code to go directly to our school EduKit site, scroll to your Fall 2025 grade level and buy your kit now.

All kits will be delivered to campus and we will organize a drive-thru pick up day on July 23, 2025 so you can get your kit, unpack it, and load up your scholar's backpack before school starts.

All scholars who want to participate must submit the attached document (flyer and form were also sent home today).

3/31-4/2- 3rd-8th grade AASA writing/math/reading state testing

4/9- Spring Picture Day

4/16- Scholar Talent Show 4-5:30 p.m.

4/21- PTO Meeting @3:45 p.m.

4/23- Administrative Professionals Day!!! Show love to Ms. Lenhart and Ms. Coto

4/24- Deadline to purchase yearbooks

4/24- Dollar for Duds & Big Truck Night 5-6:30 p.m.

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

Live Pinnacle Calendar

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:

April 21st @3:45 p.m.

May 19th @3:45 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

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

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.

Morning driveline begins at 7:30 a.m.

Afternoon driveline is 3:15-3:30 p.m. (gates open at 2:30 p.m.)

RED ARROWS- this is the 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. See the red X.

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 is the driveline for 1st-8th grade pick-up. The gates will open at 2:30 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

Once a month, 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.

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