the pinnacle post - pvschools
TRANSCRIPT
Pinnacle High School 15th Ed March 8th 2021
The Pinnacle Post Attendance 6024494001 Nurse 6024494003 Counseling 6024494015
Registrar 6024494012 Transportation 6024492251 Athletics 6024494023
The 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Please
congratulate Aiden Shabkie for being a Local Honoree in this years program The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program was designed to identify the states top youth volunteers Thank you Aiden for your volunteer work and for being an important and valued role model for our community
Wish Week Pinnacle students set a Wish Week goal to raise $500000 for
Make-a-Wish We exceeded that goal raising over $800000 THANK YOU for all the support So proud to be a part of Pinnacle and the PHS community
Pinnacle Key Club On Saturday February 27 Pinnacle Key Club held a food toiletry
clothing and toy drive for the Harvest Compassion Center a food and clothing bank that meets the needs of families in the PhoenixMaryvale area who may be going through hardship In total these kids collected and donated approximately 20 boxes of items for this worthy cause These are some of the most hard-working self-sufficient students Ive ever worked with and they deserve some recognition Way to go Key Club
PHS DECA has worked hard to overcome this years obstacles and Im so proud of their
accomplishments at the AZDECA State competition that was held over the weekend This years state conference was held over a 2 week period Starting with written business proposal submissions a 100 question comprehensive exam role-play case-study video creation and uploads then virtual final uploads It all culminated in the closing ceremonies where we had a watch party on Saturday afternoon Its worth all the effort though here are this yearrsquos competition results 58 competitors (largest chapter once again) 44 qualified for International Competition in 29 different disciplines We are once again the largest chapter going to the International competition Of the 44 qualifiers 14 are FIRST PLACE in 13 different categories Two of our competitors DOUBLE qualified Congrats to Elena Mao (Jr) on becoming a member of next yearrsquos AZDECA 6- 6-member State Officer Team And we said goodbye to Aakash Kakkar (Sr) this yearrsquos State President We are proud to announce Pinnacle DECA was awarded AZDECA Outstanding Chapter of the Year Please be sure to congratulate these hard workers for their accomplishments
WRITTEN BUSINESS PROPOSALS 1st Place Brynn Kramer (Sr) Integrated Marketing Campaign 10 pg (Boys Town) 1st Place Matthew Holland (Sr) Entrepreneurship Franchise Plan 20 pg (Firehouse Subs) 1st Place Aakash Kakkar (Sr) Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan 10 pg (Sustainability clothing line) 1st Place Nikhil Modi (Sr) Sports and Entertainment Operations Research Project 20 pg (Harkins) 1st place Suhani Rathi (Sr) Business Operations Research 20 pg (HonorHealth) 1st Place Bella Schei (Sr) Financial Operations Research 20 pg (Bank of America) 1st Place Isabella Thompson (Jr) Community Awareness Project 20 pg (Mental Health Awareness) 1st Place Emerson Smith (Jr) Start-up Business Plan 10 pg (Automotive Shop) 2nd Place Andrew Holland (Sr) International Business Plan 10 pg (Shopping mall in Lithuania) 2nd Place Justin Doyle (Jr) Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product 10 pg (Royal Caribbean) 2nd Place Ryan Thiry (Jr) Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event 10 pg (Chipotle) 3rd Place Fawaz Stipho (Sr) Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research 20 pg (Spigarsquos) 3rd Place Marcus Miller (Sr) Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service 10 pg (SeaWorld) 3rd Place Juan Javalera (Jr) Buying and Merchandising Operations Research 20 pg (NIKE)
Then in ROLE PLAY (Case Study) Competitions 1st Place Jacob Ziff (Sr) Business Finance Services 1st Place Eve Capin (Jr) Food Marketing Series 1st Place Alok Shah (Soph) amp Noah Ziff (Soph) Finance Team Decision Making 1st Place Liv Lubenow (Soph) Apparel and Accessory Marketing 1st Place Dylan Sonkin (Fresh) Principles of Marketing 2nd Place Suhani Rathi (Sr) Apparel and Accessory Marketing 2st Place Elena Mao (Jr) amp Janhavi Mehta (Jr) Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making 2nd Place Aditi Baghel (Jr) Business Services Marketing 2nd Place Kameron Kochrane (Jr) Retail Merchandising 2nd Place Parathni Arun (Fresh) Principles of Hospitality and Tourism 3rd Place Abhi Desai (Sr) Business Service Marketing 3st Place Sophia Salamy (Soph) amp Grace Saigh (Soph) Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making 3st Place Alexa Hamilton (Soph) amp Emma Kesic (Soph) Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making 3rd Place Asrita Sathengeri (Soph) Business Finance Series 3rd Place Vinay Sharma (Fresh) Principles of Business Management 4th Place Katherine Howell (Sr) Apparel and Accessory Marketing
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4th Place Jack Tews (Jr) Automotive Services Marketing 4th Place Mia Masters (Jr) Marketing Communications Series 4th Place Olivia Hirsch (Fresh) Principles of Business Management 4th Place Shyla Gowda (Fresh) Principles of Hospitality and Tourism 4th Place Izzy Khan (Soph) Restaurant and Food Service Management 5th Place Alex Boggs (Jr) Entrepreneurship 5th Place Vidya Desai (Soph) Business Service Marketing 5th Place Landon Stone (Fresh) Principles of Business Management
Pinnacle High School English Teacher a Finalist in the Governorrsquos Arts Award Katherine Fizz an English teacher at Pinnacle High School has been named a finalist in the Governorrsquos Arts Awards in the category of Arts In Education - Individuals The Governors Arts Awards are presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts in partnership with the Office of the Governor Since 1981 more than 200 distinguished artists individuals cultural organizations educators businesses and philanthropists have received Governors Arts Awards Winners will be announced on March 26 at the awards ceremony Read more about Mrs Fizz and the award Congratulations Mrs Katherine Fizz
Spring State testing
The ACT was a SUCCESS We had over 90 of the juniors test Thank you JUNIORS
Attention all grade levels Attached you will find the spring testing calendar Please pay careful attention to the altered schedules as work and appointments may need to be adjusted for testing purposes Here is the link Spring Testing Schedule
We will begin the spring testing session the week after spring break testing juniors for AZScience This will be done in their chemistry class (intermediate regular and AP) and must happen IN-PERSON per the state requirement We ask that you please send your junior student to school on their given testing day to complete this test
AZM2 ELA and Math will occur in April Please note that per the state this is also
3
IN-PERSON testing More information on this testing will be sent out to all sophomore parentsstudents in the near future Again please review the testing schedule for the spring and plan accordingly
For those taking an AP class students have received a survey regarding how they would like to test In-person or virtual Please make sure your student reviews it carefully enters the needed data and submits the survey by March 10 2021 at 210pm Once a testing decision is made it cannot be changed Please choose carefully If the student does not complete the survey they will be slated to test in the in-person session(s) only
Class of 2021 The Parents of Pinnacle (POP) are offering $500 scholarships to select
students in the Class of 2021 Students must complete the attached Scholarship application filled out completely in addition to answer the essay topic Who is someone you find inspiring How have they changed your life and why is their influence worth remembering Deadline March 25 2021 (NO EXCEPTIONS) Please submit to scholarship2021parentsofpinnacleorg (NOTE The application MUST come from your pvlearners account) Access the scholarship on the POP website
PVConnectIn Person Learning PHS students have chosen a learning model
PVConnect or in person learning If your student is permanently changing learning models you must notify the registrar at lorobertspvschoolnet 2 days prior to your students return Students will be expected to be present in the learning model selected on a daily basis Students should not be moving between learning models with the exception of quarantine situations
Outstanding books and fees Outstanding book and fee reports are sent out
every Sunday by automation We are missing tens of thousands of dollars in textbooks and novels and are working to get those back from the shutdown last spring We are diligently working to replenish our resources so that current students in those classes have the necessary materials to be successful If you have any outstanding fees or books to return even if from other PVUSD schools we are happy to accept them and get those fines cleared up on your students account
Lifetouch photos If you were unable to pick up your photo order andor photo
proofs at our distribution day on December 14th you may still get them They are located in our front office for pickup anytime Monday through Friday from 700 AM-300 PM Please note-if you still want to order photos of your student yoursquoll need the unique access code and portrait ID that is on your studentrsquos proof
2021 Yearbooks Hey PHS the 2021 yearbooks are available for pre-order at
wwwjostensyearbookscom Parents honor your 2021 graduate with a senior recognition ad in this years yearbook
Safety Procedures of Covid-19 With in person instruction set to resume on
February 22nd all students visitors and staff will be required to wear a cloth mask while on campus Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective Masks are to prevent cross contamination and prevent the spread of Covid-19 Also if anyone is experiencing
4
symptoms of illness like a fever chills cough sore throat etc please stay home as a precaution until symptoms have passed During lunch we will limit four students to a lunch table as well as directional routes through the hallways For more information on public health safety please visit MCDPH fact sheet
School Bus With in person instruction set to resume on February 22nd all students
who ride the bus to and from school will need to be wearing a cloth mask Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective They will also be asked to load and unload from the bus in a specific order to minimize contact
Due to the limited space on the buses only students who ride a given bus will be allowed to ride to and from their assigned stop
Per Governing Board policy transportation to amp from school for open-enrolled students is the responsibility of the parentguardian It is not acceptable for an open-enrolled student to be dropped at a bus stop within the open-enrolled schoolrsquos boundaries with the expectation to receive transportation The transportation department does not provide the parents of open-enrolled students with the closest bus stop for their use
Students will not be allowed to ride to school or ride home with a classmate due to Covid-19 safety concerns No bus passes or buddy passes will be allowed until further notice
For the latest bus route information go to the PVUSD Transportation website
Attendance Regular attendance is the key to student success Students should
remain out of school only when absolutely necessary such as in the event of an illness Students must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school Pinnacle High School Attendance Line (602) 449-4001 As a reminder students cannot have food delivered to or by the attendance office
Pinnacle Student Clubs The annual Club Rush was virtual for the 20202021
school year If you have an interest in joining a school club the Virtual Club Rush was emailed out to students on September 14th
Pinnacle High Schoolrsquos Make-A-Wish Campaign is asking for your help
Use the promo code ldquoPinnaclewishrdquo when ordering from Papa Johns and you can save 20 AND give us money back for Make a Wish
5
the Spring Musical From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian
Hill (The Story of My Life) The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives Whether youre allergic to cats in love for the first or tenth time a child of divorce a germaphobe or simply a unique individual audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs scenes and monologues The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks the liaisons and losses the inevitability and the wonder of human connection
For further information please check MCJs website If you have questions feel free to email MCJ at mcarrolljacksonpvlearnersnet
The show will be presented via ZOOM on March 25 26 amp 27 2021 at 700pm
Visiting Campus Please remember when you visit campus all visitors must check in at
the front office Parking is available in the West parking lot with access to the administration building Also remember to wear a mask
The Pinnacle Journey is a unique experience It is more than just four years of
school Watch PHS Highlights to see what a unique journey awaits you
Student IDrsquos Please remember to wear your school issued ID on Monday February
22nd when we return to in person learning If you do not have an ID or can not find your ID we can get you a new one in the ITC
Student Laptops At the beginning of the year Pinnacle High School students received
individual district-provided laptops to use for schoolwork These laptops are making a tremendous difference in providing our students with equitable access to technology both at school and at home You must use a school issued Chromebook on campus If you have not checked out a Chromebook please go to the library media space (ITC) for a device We
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ask families to please remind our students of the following three requests until they become a habit
1 Please fully charge your laptop at home every night 2 Bring your fully charged laptop to school every day 3 Take good care of your laptop In particular please do not place heavy items on top
of your laptop to avoid damage 4 Keep food and drink away from your laptop 5 Do not share your login information with anyone
Online Expectations for Classes At Pinnacle High School we strongly believe
that ALL students can achieve and be successful In the Online Expectations Document we have provided behaviorshabits that successful students regularly exhibit By practicing these behaviorshabits we believe students can earn good academic success We encourage you to review these expectations with your student
Seniors and Parking Reminder You MUST have a physical parking tag in your
vehicle to park on campus If you do not you will face disciplinary action and possible parking privileges revoked If you have not obtained your purchased parking tag please see Mrs Aston in the front office
Pinnacle HS lsquoSenior Classrsquo of 2021 - Jostens is ready to order your cap amp gown Due to Covid-19 Jostens will not be able to be on the PHS school campus to take orders for your Cap amp Gown Senior Announcements Class Rings and Senior Clothing
All Graduation orders will now be placed online Watch these videos then click on the link to order all of your 2021 Graduation Products online If you order by March 12 your items will be available for pick up on March 26 (Note caps amp gowns will be delivered at a later date)
Get a FREE Cap and Gown with purchase of a SENIOR CLASS RING (some exclusions apply) Design your Class Ring online Add it to your cart and choose your Graduation items Add your graduation items to your cart Then in the cart there is a place to enter your Redemption Code Enter FREECG Donrsquot Wait order now Do you Need your ldquoFinger Sizerdquo for your Class Ring Order your Class Ring online and we will mail a Ring Sizer directly to your home If you would like to order in person visit us at
Jostens 21023 N Cave Creek Road Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85024 Monday - Friday 1000am - 500pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
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Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
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Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
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H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
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Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
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April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
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WRITTEN BUSINESS PROPOSALS 1st Place Brynn Kramer (Sr) Integrated Marketing Campaign 10 pg (Boys Town) 1st Place Matthew Holland (Sr) Entrepreneurship Franchise Plan 20 pg (Firehouse Subs) 1st Place Aakash Kakkar (Sr) Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan 10 pg (Sustainability clothing line) 1st Place Nikhil Modi (Sr) Sports and Entertainment Operations Research Project 20 pg (Harkins) 1st place Suhani Rathi (Sr) Business Operations Research 20 pg (HonorHealth) 1st Place Bella Schei (Sr) Financial Operations Research 20 pg (Bank of America) 1st Place Isabella Thompson (Jr) Community Awareness Project 20 pg (Mental Health Awareness) 1st Place Emerson Smith (Jr) Start-up Business Plan 10 pg (Automotive Shop) 2nd Place Andrew Holland (Sr) International Business Plan 10 pg (Shopping mall in Lithuania) 2nd Place Justin Doyle (Jr) Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product 10 pg (Royal Caribbean) 2nd Place Ryan Thiry (Jr) Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event 10 pg (Chipotle) 3rd Place Fawaz Stipho (Sr) Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research 20 pg (Spigarsquos) 3rd Place Marcus Miller (Sr) Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service 10 pg (SeaWorld) 3rd Place Juan Javalera (Jr) Buying and Merchandising Operations Research 20 pg (NIKE)
Then in ROLE PLAY (Case Study) Competitions 1st Place Jacob Ziff (Sr) Business Finance Services 1st Place Eve Capin (Jr) Food Marketing Series 1st Place Alok Shah (Soph) amp Noah Ziff (Soph) Finance Team Decision Making 1st Place Liv Lubenow (Soph) Apparel and Accessory Marketing 1st Place Dylan Sonkin (Fresh) Principles of Marketing 2nd Place Suhani Rathi (Sr) Apparel and Accessory Marketing 2st Place Elena Mao (Jr) amp Janhavi Mehta (Jr) Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making 2nd Place Aditi Baghel (Jr) Business Services Marketing 2nd Place Kameron Kochrane (Jr) Retail Merchandising 2nd Place Parathni Arun (Fresh) Principles of Hospitality and Tourism 3rd Place Abhi Desai (Sr) Business Service Marketing 3st Place Sophia Salamy (Soph) amp Grace Saigh (Soph) Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making 3st Place Alexa Hamilton (Soph) amp Emma Kesic (Soph) Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making 3rd Place Asrita Sathengeri (Soph) Business Finance Series 3rd Place Vinay Sharma (Fresh) Principles of Business Management 4th Place Katherine Howell (Sr) Apparel and Accessory Marketing
2
4th Place Jack Tews (Jr) Automotive Services Marketing 4th Place Mia Masters (Jr) Marketing Communications Series 4th Place Olivia Hirsch (Fresh) Principles of Business Management 4th Place Shyla Gowda (Fresh) Principles of Hospitality and Tourism 4th Place Izzy Khan (Soph) Restaurant and Food Service Management 5th Place Alex Boggs (Jr) Entrepreneurship 5th Place Vidya Desai (Soph) Business Service Marketing 5th Place Landon Stone (Fresh) Principles of Business Management
Pinnacle High School English Teacher a Finalist in the Governorrsquos Arts Award Katherine Fizz an English teacher at Pinnacle High School has been named a finalist in the Governorrsquos Arts Awards in the category of Arts In Education - Individuals The Governors Arts Awards are presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts in partnership with the Office of the Governor Since 1981 more than 200 distinguished artists individuals cultural organizations educators businesses and philanthropists have received Governors Arts Awards Winners will be announced on March 26 at the awards ceremony Read more about Mrs Fizz and the award Congratulations Mrs Katherine Fizz
Spring State testing
The ACT was a SUCCESS We had over 90 of the juniors test Thank you JUNIORS
Attention all grade levels Attached you will find the spring testing calendar Please pay careful attention to the altered schedules as work and appointments may need to be adjusted for testing purposes Here is the link Spring Testing Schedule
We will begin the spring testing session the week after spring break testing juniors for AZScience This will be done in their chemistry class (intermediate regular and AP) and must happen IN-PERSON per the state requirement We ask that you please send your junior student to school on their given testing day to complete this test
AZM2 ELA and Math will occur in April Please note that per the state this is also
3
IN-PERSON testing More information on this testing will be sent out to all sophomore parentsstudents in the near future Again please review the testing schedule for the spring and plan accordingly
For those taking an AP class students have received a survey regarding how they would like to test In-person or virtual Please make sure your student reviews it carefully enters the needed data and submits the survey by March 10 2021 at 210pm Once a testing decision is made it cannot be changed Please choose carefully If the student does not complete the survey they will be slated to test in the in-person session(s) only
Class of 2021 The Parents of Pinnacle (POP) are offering $500 scholarships to select
students in the Class of 2021 Students must complete the attached Scholarship application filled out completely in addition to answer the essay topic Who is someone you find inspiring How have they changed your life and why is their influence worth remembering Deadline March 25 2021 (NO EXCEPTIONS) Please submit to scholarship2021parentsofpinnacleorg (NOTE The application MUST come from your pvlearners account) Access the scholarship on the POP website
PVConnectIn Person Learning PHS students have chosen a learning model
PVConnect or in person learning If your student is permanently changing learning models you must notify the registrar at lorobertspvschoolnet 2 days prior to your students return Students will be expected to be present in the learning model selected on a daily basis Students should not be moving between learning models with the exception of quarantine situations
Outstanding books and fees Outstanding book and fee reports are sent out
every Sunday by automation We are missing tens of thousands of dollars in textbooks and novels and are working to get those back from the shutdown last spring We are diligently working to replenish our resources so that current students in those classes have the necessary materials to be successful If you have any outstanding fees or books to return even if from other PVUSD schools we are happy to accept them and get those fines cleared up on your students account
Lifetouch photos If you were unable to pick up your photo order andor photo
proofs at our distribution day on December 14th you may still get them They are located in our front office for pickup anytime Monday through Friday from 700 AM-300 PM Please note-if you still want to order photos of your student yoursquoll need the unique access code and portrait ID that is on your studentrsquos proof
2021 Yearbooks Hey PHS the 2021 yearbooks are available for pre-order at
wwwjostensyearbookscom Parents honor your 2021 graduate with a senior recognition ad in this years yearbook
Safety Procedures of Covid-19 With in person instruction set to resume on
February 22nd all students visitors and staff will be required to wear a cloth mask while on campus Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective Masks are to prevent cross contamination and prevent the spread of Covid-19 Also if anyone is experiencing
4
symptoms of illness like a fever chills cough sore throat etc please stay home as a precaution until symptoms have passed During lunch we will limit four students to a lunch table as well as directional routes through the hallways For more information on public health safety please visit MCDPH fact sheet
School Bus With in person instruction set to resume on February 22nd all students
who ride the bus to and from school will need to be wearing a cloth mask Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective They will also be asked to load and unload from the bus in a specific order to minimize contact
Due to the limited space on the buses only students who ride a given bus will be allowed to ride to and from their assigned stop
Per Governing Board policy transportation to amp from school for open-enrolled students is the responsibility of the parentguardian It is not acceptable for an open-enrolled student to be dropped at a bus stop within the open-enrolled schoolrsquos boundaries with the expectation to receive transportation The transportation department does not provide the parents of open-enrolled students with the closest bus stop for their use
Students will not be allowed to ride to school or ride home with a classmate due to Covid-19 safety concerns No bus passes or buddy passes will be allowed until further notice
For the latest bus route information go to the PVUSD Transportation website
Attendance Regular attendance is the key to student success Students should
remain out of school only when absolutely necessary such as in the event of an illness Students must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school Pinnacle High School Attendance Line (602) 449-4001 As a reminder students cannot have food delivered to or by the attendance office
Pinnacle Student Clubs The annual Club Rush was virtual for the 20202021
school year If you have an interest in joining a school club the Virtual Club Rush was emailed out to students on September 14th
Pinnacle High Schoolrsquos Make-A-Wish Campaign is asking for your help
Use the promo code ldquoPinnaclewishrdquo when ordering from Papa Johns and you can save 20 AND give us money back for Make a Wish
5
the Spring Musical From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian
Hill (The Story of My Life) The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives Whether youre allergic to cats in love for the first or tenth time a child of divorce a germaphobe or simply a unique individual audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs scenes and monologues The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks the liaisons and losses the inevitability and the wonder of human connection
For further information please check MCJs website If you have questions feel free to email MCJ at mcarrolljacksonpvlearnersnet
The show will be presented via ZOOM on March 25 26 amp 27 2021 at 700pm
Visiting Campus Please remember when you visit campus all visitors must check in at
the front office Parking is available in the West parking lot with access to the administration building Also remember to wear a mask
The Pinnacle Journey is a unique experience It is more than just four years of
school Watch PHS Highlights to see what a unique journey awaits you
Student IDrsquos Please remember to wear your school issued ID on Monday February
22nd when we return to in person learning If you do not have an ID or can not find your ID we can get you a new one in the ITC
Student Laptops At the beginning of the year Pinnacle High School students received
individual district-provided laptops to use for schoolwork These laptops are making a tremendous difference in providing our students with equitable access to technology both at school and at home You must use a school issued Chromebook on campus If you have not checked out a Chromebook please go to the library media space (ITC) for a device We
6
ask families to please remind our students of the following three requests until they become a habit
1 Please fully charge your laptop at home every night 2 Bring your fully charged laptop to school every day 3 Take good care of your laptop In particular please do not place heavy items on top
of your laptop to avoid damage 4 Keep food and drink away from your laptop 5 Do not share your login information with anyone
Online Expectations for Classes At Pinnacle High School we strongly believe
that ALL students can achieve and be successful In the Online Expectations Document we have provided behaviorshabits that successful students regularly exhibit By practicing these behaviorshabits we believe students can earn good academic success We encourage you to review these expectations with your student
Seniors and Parking Reminder You MUST have a physical parking tag in your
vehicle to park on campus If you do not you will face disciplinary action and possible parking privileges revoked If you have not obtained your purchased parking tag please see Mrs Aston in the front office
Pinnacle HS lsquoSenior Classrsquo of 2021 - Jostens is ready to order your cap amp gown Due to Covid-19 Jostens will not be able to be on the PHS school campus to take orders for your Cap amp Gown Senior Announcements Class Rings and Senior Clothing
All Graduation orders will now be placed online Watch these videos then click on the link to order all of your 2021 Graduation Products online If you order by March 12 your items will be available for pick up on March 26 (Note caps amp gowns will be delivered at a later date)
Get a FREE Cap and Gown with purchase of a SENIOR CLASS RING (some exclusions apply) Design your Class Ring online Add it to your cart and choose your Graduation items Add your graduation items to your cart Then in the cart there is a place to enter your Redemption Code Enter FREECG Donrsquot Wait order now Do you Need your ldquoFinger Sizerdquo for your Class Ring Order your Class Ring online and we will mail a Ring Sizer directly to your home If you would like to order in person visit us at
Jostens 21023 N Cave Creek Road Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85024 Monday - Friday 1000am - 500pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
7
Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
8
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
12
4th Place Jack Tews (Jr) Automotive Services Marketing 4th Place Mia Masters (Jr) Marketing Communications Series 4th Place Olivia Hirsch (Fresh) Principles of Business Management 4th Place Shyla Gowda (Fresh) Principles of Hospitality and Tourism 4th Place Izzy Khan (Soph) Restaurant and Food Service Management 5th Place Alex Boggs (Jr) Entrepreneurship 5th Place Vidya Desai (Soph) Business Service Marketing 5th Place Landon Stone (Fresh) Principles of Business Management
Pinnacle High School English Teacher a Finalist in the Governorrsquos Arts Award Katherine Fizz an English teacher at Pinnacle High School has been named a finalist in the Governorrsquos Arts Awards in the category of Arts In Education - Individuals The Governors Arts Awards are presented by Arizona Citizens for the Arts in partnership with the Office of the Governor Since 1981 more than 200 distinguished artists individuals cultural organizations educators businesses and philanthropists have received Governors Arts Awards Winners will be announced on March 26 at the awards ceremony Read more about Mrs Fizz and the award Congratulations Mrs Katherine Fizz
Spring State testing
The ACT was a SUCCESS We had over 90 of the juniors test Thank you JUNIORS
Attention all grade levels Attached you will find the spring testing calendar Please pay careful attention to the altered schedules as work and appointments may need to be adjusted for testing purposes Here is the link Spring Testing Schedule
We will begin the spring testing session the week after spring break testing juniors for AZScience This will be done in their chemistry class (intermediate regular and AP) and must happen IN-PERSON per the state requirement We ask that you please send your junior student to school on their given testing day to complete this test
AZM2 ELA and Math will occur in April Please note that per the state this is also
3
IN-PERSON testing More information on this testing will be sent out to all sophomore parentsstudents in the near future Again please review the testing schedule for the spring and plan accordingly
For those taking an AP class students have received a survey regarding how they would like to test In-person or virtual Please make sure your student reviews it carefully enters the needed data and submits the survey by March 10 2021 at 210pm Once a testing decision is made it cannot be changed Please choose carefully If the student does not complete the survey they will be slated to test in the in-person session(s) only
Class of 2021 The Parents of Pinnacle (POP) are offering $500 scholarships to select
students in the Class of 2021 Students must complete the attached Scholarship application filled out completely in addition to answer the essay topic Who is someone you find inspiring How have they changed your life and why is their influence worth remembering Deadline March 25 2021 (NO EXCEPTIONS) Please submit to scholarship2021parentsofpinnacleorg (NOTE The application MUST come from your pvlearners account) Access the scholarship on the POP website
PVConnectIn Person Learning PHS students have chosen a learning model
PVConnect or in person learning If your student is permanently changing learning models you must notify the registrar at lorobertspvschoolnet 2 days prior to your students return Students will be expected to be present in the learning model selected on a daily basis Students should not be moving between learning models with the exception of quarantine situations
Outstanding books and fees Outstanding book and fee reports are sent out
every Sunday by automation We are missing tens of thousands of dollars in textbooks and novels and are working to get those back from the shutdown last spring We are diligently working to replenish our resources so that current students in those classes have the necessary materials to be successful If you have any outstanding fees or books to return even if from other PVUSD schools we are happy to accept them and get those fines cleared up on your students account
Lifetouch photos If you were unable to pick up your photo order andor photo
proofs at our distribution day on December 14th you may still get them They are located in our front office for pickup anytime Monday through Friday from 700 AM-300 PM Please note-if you still want to order photos of your student yoursquoll need the unique access code and portrait ID that is on your studentrsquos proof
2021 Yearbooks Hey PHS the 2021 yearbooks are available for pre-order at
wwwjostensyearbookscom Parents honor your 2021 graduate with a senior recognition ad in this years yearbook
Safety Procedures of Covid-19 With in person instruction set to resume on
February 22nd all students visitors and staff will be required to wear a cloth mask while on campus Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective Masks are to prevent cross contamination and prevent the spread of Covid-19 Also if anyone is experiencing
4
symptoms of illness like a fever chills cough sore throat etc please stay home as a precaution until symptoms have passed During lunch we will limit four students to a lunch table as well as directional routes through the hallways For more information on public health safety please visit MCDPH fact sheet
School Bus With in person instruction set to resume on February 22nd all students
who ride the bus to and from school will need to be wearing a cloth mask Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective They will also be asked to load and unload from the bus in a specific order to minimize contact
Due to the limited space on the buses only students who ride a given bus will be allowed to ride to and from their assigned stop
Per Governing Board policy transportation to amp from school for open-enrolled students is the responsibility of the parentguardian It is not acceptable for an open-enrolled student to be dropped at a bus stop within the open-enrolled schoolrsquos boundaries with the expectation to receive transportation The transportation department does not provide the parents of open-enrolled students with the closest bus stop for their use
Students will not be allowed to ride to school or ride home with a classmate due to Covid-19 safety concerns No bus passes or buddy passes will be allowed until further notice
For the latest bus route information go to the PVUSD Transportation website
Attendance Regular attendance is the key to student success Students should
remain out of school only when absolutely necessary such as in the event of an illness Students must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school Pinnacle High School Attendance Line (602) 449-4001 As a reminder students cannot have food delivered to or by the attendance office
Pinnacle Student Clubs The annual Club Rush was virtual for the 20202021
school year If you have an interest in joining a school club the Virtual Club Rush was emailed out to students on September 14th
Pinnacle High Schoolrsquos Make-A-Wish Campaign is asking for your help
Use the promo code ldquoPinnaclewishrdquo when ordering from Papa Johns and you can save 20 AND give us money back for Make a Wish
5
the Spring Musical From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian
Hill (The Story of My Life) The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives Whether youre allergic to cats in love for the first or tenth time a child of divorce a germaphobe or simply a unique individual audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs scenes and monologues The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks the liaisons and losses the inevitability and the wonder of human connection
For further information please check MCJs website If you have questions feel free to email MCJ at mcarrolljacksonpvlearnersnet
The show will be presented via ZOOM on March 25 26 amp 27 2021 at 700pm
Visiting Campus Please remember when you visit campus all visitors must check in at
the front office Parking is available in the West parking lot with access to the administration building Also remember to wear a mask
The Pinnacle Journey is a unique experience It is more than just four years of
school Watch PHS Highlights to see what a unique journey awaits you
Student IDrsquos Please remember to wear your school issued ID on Monday February
22nd when we return to in person learning If you do not have an ID or can not find your ID we can get you a new one in the ITC
Student Laptops At the beginning of the year Pinnacle High School students received
individual district-provided laptops to use for schoolwork These laptops are making a tremendous difference in providing our students with equitable access to technology both at school and at home You must use a school issued Chromebook on campus If you have not checked out a Chromebook please go to the library media space (ITC) for a device We
6
ask families to please remind our students of the following three requests until they become a habit
1 Please fully charge your laptop at home every night 2 Bring your fully charged laptop to school every day 3 Take good care of your laptop In particular please do not place heavy items on top
of your laptop to avoid damage 4 Keep food and drink away from your laptop 5 Do not share your login information with anyone
Online Expectations for Classes At Pinnacle High School we strongly believe
that ALL students can achieve and be successful In the Online Expectations Document we have provided behaviorshabits that successful students regularly exhibit By practicing these behaviorshabits we believe students can earn good academic success We encourage you to review these expectations with your student
Seniors and Parking Reminder You MUST have a physical parking tag in your
vehicle to park on campus If you do not you will face disciplinary action and possible parking privileges revoked If you have not obtained your purchased parking tag please see Mrs Aston in the front office
Pinnacle HS lsquoSenior Classrsquo of 2021 - Jostens is ready to order your cap amp gown Due to Covid-19 Jostens will not be able to be on the PHS school campus to take orders for your Cap amp Gown Senior Announcements Class Rings and Senior Clothing
All Graduation orders will now be placed online Watch these videos then click on the link to order all of your 2021 Graduation Products online If you order by March 12 your items will be available for pick up on March 26 (Note caps amp gowns will be delivered at a later date)
Get a FREE Cap and Gown with purchase of a SENIOR CLASS RING (some exclusions apply) Design your Class Ring online Add it to your cart and choose your Graduation items Add your graduation items to your cart Then in the cart there is a place to enter your Redemption Code Enter FREECG Donrsquot Wait order now Do you Need your ldquoFinger Sizerdquo for your Class Ring Order your Class Ring online and we will mail a Ring Sizer directly to your home If you would like to order in person visit us at
Jostens 21023 N Cave Creek Road Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85024 Monday - Friday 1000am - 500pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
7
Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
8
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
12
IN-PERSON testing More information on this testing will be sent out to all sophomore parentsstudents in the near future Again please review the testing schedule for the spring and plan accordingly
For those taking an AP class students have received a survey regarding how they would like to test In-person or virtual Please make sure your student reviews it carefully enters the needed data and submits the survey by March 10 2021 at 210pm Once a testing decision is made it cannot be changed Please choose carefully If the student does not complete the survey they will be slated to test in the in-person session(s) only
Class of 2021 The Parents of Pinnacle (POP) are offering $500 scholarships to select
students in the Class of 2021 Students must complete the attached Scholarship application filled out completely in addition to answer the essay topic Who is someone you find inspiring How have they changed your life and why is their influence worth remembering Deadline March 25 2021 (NO EXCEPTIONS) Please submit to scholarship2021parentsofpinnacleorg (NOTE The application MUST come from your pvlearners account) Access the scholarship on the POP website
PVConnectIn Person Learning PHS students have chosen a learning model
PVConnect or in person learning If your student is permanently changing learning models you must notify the registrar at lorobertspvschoolnet 2 days prior to your students return Students will be expected to be present in the learning model selected on a daily basis Students should not be moving between learning models with the exception of quarantine situations
Outstanding books and fees Outstanding book and fee reports are sent out
every Sunday by automation We are missing tens of thousands of dollars in textbooks and novels and are working to get those back from the shutdown last spring We are diligently working to replenish our resources so that current students in those classes have the necessary materials to be successful If you have any outstanding fees or books to return even if from other PVUSD schools we are happy to accept them and get those fines cleared up on your students account
Lifetouch photos If you were unable to pick up your photo order andor photo
proofs at our distribution day on December 14th you may still get them They are located in our front office for pickup anytime Monday through Friday from 700 AM-300 PM Please note-if you still want to order photos of your student yoursquoll need the unique access code and portrait ID that is on your studentrsquos proof
2021 Yearbooks Hey PHS the 2021 yearbooks are available for pre-order at
wwwjostensyearbookscom Parents honor your 2021 graduate with a senior recognition ad in this years yearbook
Safety Procedures of Covid-19 With in person instruction set to resume on
February 22nd all students visitors and staff will be required to wear a cloth mask while on campus Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective Masks are to prevent cross contamination and prevent the spread of Covid-19 Also if anyone is experiencing
4
symptoms of illness like a fever chills cough sore throat etc please stay home as a precaution until symptoms have passed During lunch we will limit four students to a lunch table as well as directional routes through the hallways For more information on public health safety please visit MCDPH fact sheet
School Bus With in person instruction set to resume on February 22nd all students
who ride the bus to and from school will need to be wearing a cloth mask Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective They will also be asked to load and unload from the bus in a specific order to minimize contact
Due to the limited space on the buses only students who ride a given bus will be allowed to ride to and from their assigned stop
Per Governing Board policy transportation to amp from school for open-enrolled students is the responsibility of the parentguardian It is not acceptable for an open-enrolled student to be dropped at a bus stop within the open-enrolled schoolrsquos boundaries with the expectation to receive transportation The transportation department does not provide the parents of open-enrolled students with the closest bus stop for their use
Students will not be allowed to ride to school or ride home with a classmate due to Covid-19 safety concerns No bus passes or buddy passes will be allowed until further notice
For the latest bus route information go to the PVUSD Transportation website
Attendance Regular attendance is the key to student success Students should
remain out of school only when absolutely necessary such as in the event of an illness Students must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school Pinnacle High School Attendance Line (602) 449-4001 As a reminder students cannot have food delivered to or by the attendance office
Pinnacle Student Clubs The annual Club Rush was virtual for the 20202021
school year If you have an interest in joining a school club the Virtual Club Rush was emailed out to students on September 14th
Pinnacle High Schoolrsquos Make-A-Wish Campaign is asking for your help
Use the promo code ldquoPinnaclewishrdquo when ordering from Papa Johns and you can save 20 AND give us money back for Make a Wish
5
the Spring Musical From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian
Hill (The Story of My Life) The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives Whether youre allergic to cats in love for the first or tenth time a child of divorce a germaphobe or simply a unique individual audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs scenes and monologues The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks the liaisons and losses the inevitability and the wonder of human connection
For further information please check MCJs website If you have questions feel free to email MCJ at mcarrolljacksonpvlearnersnet
The show will be presented via ZOOM on March 25 26 amp 27 2021 at 700pm
Visiting Campus Please remember when you visit campus all visitors must check in at
the front office Parking is available in the West parking lot with access to the administration building Also remember to wear a mask
The Pinnacle Journey is a unique experience It is more than just four years of
school Watch PHS Highlights to see what a unique journey awaits you
Student IDrsquos Please remember to wear your school issued ID on Monday February
22nd when we return to in person learning If you do not have an ID or can not find your ID we can get you a new one in the ITC
Student Laptops At the beginning of the year Pinnacle High School students received
individual district-provided laptops to use for schoolwork These laptops are making a tremendous difference in providing our students with equitable access to technology both at school and at home You must use a school issued Chromebook on campus If you have not checked out a Chromebook please go to the library media space (ITC) for a device We
6
ask families to please remind our students of the following three requests until they become a habit
1 Please fully charge your laptop at home every night 2 Bring your fully charged laptop to school every day 3 Take good care of your laptop In particular please do not place heavy items on top
of your laptop to avoid damage 4 Keep food and drink away from your laptop 5 Do not share your login information with anyone
Online Expectations for Classes At Pinnacle High School we strongly believe
that ALL students can achieve and be successful In the Online Expectations Document we have provided behaviorshabits that successful students regularly exhibit By practicing these behaviorshabits we believe students can earn good academic success We encourage you to review these expectations with your student
Seniors and Parking Reminder You MUST have a physical parking tag in your
vehicle to park on campus If you do not you will face disciplinary action and possible parking privileges revoked If you have not obtained your purchased parking tag please see Mrs Aston in the front office
Pinnacle HS lsquoSenior Classrsquo of 2021 - Jostens is ready to order your cap amp gown Due to Covid-19 Jostens will not be able to be on the PHS school campus to take orders for your Cap amp Gown Senior Announcements Class Rings and Senior Clothing
All Graduation orders will now be placed online Watch these videos then click on the link to order all of your 2021 Graduation Products online If you order by March 12 your items will be available for pick up on March 26 (Note caps amp gowns will be delivered at a later date)
Get a FREE Cap and Gown with purchase of a SENIOR CLASS RING (some exclusions apply) Design your Class Ring online Add it to your cart and choose your Graduation items Add your graduation items to your cart Then in the cart there is a place to enter your Redemption Code Enter FREECG Donrsquot Wait order now Do you Need your ldquoFinger Sizerdquo for your Class Ring Order your Class Ring online and we will mail a Ring Sizer directly to your home If you would like to order in person visit us at
Jostens 21023 N Cave Creek Road Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85024 Monday - Friday 1000am - 500pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
7
Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
8
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
12
symptoms of illness like a fever chills cough sore throat etc please stay home as a precaution until symptoms have passed During lunch we will limit four students to a lunch table as well as directional routes through the hallways For more information on public health safety please visit MCDPH fact sheet
School Bus With in person instruction set to resume on February 22nd all students
who ride the bus to and from school will need to be wearing a cloth mask Neck gaiters bandanas mesh and valve masks are not allowed as Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified these as less effective They will also be asked to load and unload from the bus in a specific order to minimize contact
Due to the limited space on the buses only students who ride a given bus will be allowed to ride to and from their assigned stop
Per Governing Board policy transportation to amp from school for open-enrolled students is the responsibility of the parentguardian It is not acceptable for an open-enrolled student to be dropped at a bus stop within the open-enrolled schoolrsquos boundaries with the expectation to receive transportation The transportation department does not provide the parents of open-enrolled students with the closest bus stop for their use
Students will not be allowed to ride to school or ride home with a classmate due to Covid-19 safety concerns No bus passes or buddy passes will be allowed until further notice
For the latest bus route information go to the PVUSD Transportation website
Attendance Regular attendance is the key to student success Students should
remain out of school only when absolutely necessary such as in the event of an illness Students must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school Pinnacle High School Attendance Line (602) 449-4001 As a reminder students cannot have food delivered to or by the attendance office
Pinnacle Student Clubs The annual Club Rush was virtual for the 20202021
school year If you have an interest in joining a school club the Virtual Club Rush was emailed out to students on September 14th
Pinnacle High Schoolrsquos Make-A-Wish Campaign is asking for your help
Use the promo code ldquoPinnaclewishrdquo when ordering from Papa Johns and you can save 20 AND give us money back for Make a Wish
5
the Spring Musical From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian
Hill (The Story of My Life) The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives Whether youre allergic to cats in love for the first or tenth time a child of divorce a germaphobe or simply a unique individual audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs scenes and monologues The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks the liaisons and losses the inevitability and the wonder of human connection
For further information please check MCJs website If you have questions feel free to email MCJ at mcarrolljacksonpvlearnersnet
The show will be presented via ZOOM on March 25 26 amp 27 2021 at 700pm
Visiting Campus Please remember when you visit campus all visitors must check in at
the front office Parking is available in the West parking lot with access to the administration building Also remember to wear a mask
The Pinnacle Journey is a unique experience It is more than just four years of
school Watch PHS Highlights to see what a unique journey awaits you
Student IDrsquos Please remember to wear your school issued ID on Monday February
22nd when we return to in person learning If you do not have an ID or can not find your ID we can get you a new one in the ITC
Student Laptops At the beginning of the year Pinnacle High School students received
individual district-provided laptops to use for schoolwork These laptops are making a tremendous difference in providing our students with equitable access to technology both at school and at home You must use a school issued Chromebook on campus If you have not checked out a Chromebook please go to the library media space (ITC) for a device We
6
ask families to please remind our students of the following three requests until they become a habit
1 Please fully charge your laptop at home every night 2 Bring your fully charged laptop to school every day 3 Take good care of your laptop In particular please do not place heavy items on top
of your laptop to avoid damage 4 Keep food and drink away from your laptop 5 Do not share your login information with anyone
Online Expectations for Classes At Pinnacle High School we strongly believe
that ALL students can achieve and be successful In the Online Expectations Document we have provided behaviorshabits that successful students regularly exhibit By practicing these behaviorshabits we believe students can earn good academic success We encourage you to review these expectations with your student
Seniors and Parking Reminder You MUST have a physical parking tag in your
vehicle to park on campus If you do not you will face disciplinary action and possible parking privileges revoked If you have not obtained your purchased parking tag please see Mrs Aston in the front office
Pinnacle HS lsquoSenior Classrsquo of 2021 - Jostens is ready to order your cap amp gown Due to Covid-19 Jostens will not be able to be on the PHS school campus to take orders for your Cap amp Gown Senior Announcements Class Rings and Senior Clothing
All Graduation orders will now be placed online Watch these videos then click on the link to order all of your 2021 Graduation Products online If you order by March 12 your items will be available for pick up on March 26 (Note caps amp gowns will be delivered at a later date)
Get a FREE Cap and Gown with purchase of a SENIOR CLASS RING (some exclusions apply) Design your Class Ring online Add it to your cart and choose your Graduation items Add your graduation items to your cart Then in the cart there is a place to enter your Redemption Code Enter FREECG Donrsquot Wait order now Do you Need your ldquoFinger Sizerdquo for your Class Ring Order your Class Ring online and we will mail a Ring Sizer directly to your home If you would like to order in person visit us at
Jostens 21023 N Cave Creek Road Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85024 Monday - Friday 1000am - 500pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
7
Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
8
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
12
the Spring Musical From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian
Hill (The Story of My Life) The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives Whether youre allergic to cats in love for the first or tenth time a child of divorce a germaphobe or simply a unique individual audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs scenes and monologues The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks the liaisons and losses the inevitability and the wonder of human connection
For further information please check MCJs website If you have questions feel free to email MCJ at mcarrolljacksonpvlearnersnet
The show will be presented via ZOOM on March 25 26 amp 27 2021 at 700pm
Visiting Campus Please remember when you visit campus all visitors must check in at
the front office Parking is available in the West parking lot with access to the administration building Also remember to wear a mask
The Pinnacle Journey is a unique experience It is more than just four years of
school Watch PHS Highlights to see what a unique journey awaits you
Student IDrsquos Please remember to wear your school issued ID on Monday February
22nd when we return to in person learning If you do not have an ID or can not find your ID we can get you a new one in the ITC
Student Laptops At the beginning of the year Pinnacle High School students received
individual district-provided laptops to use for schoolwork These laptops are making a tremendous difference in providing our students with equitable access to technology both at school and at home You must use a school issued Chromebook on campus If you have not checked out a Chromebook please go to the library media space (ITC) for a device We
6
ask families to please remind our students of the following three requests until they become a habit
1 Please fully charge your laptop at home every night 2 Bring your fully charged laptop to school every day 3 Take good care of your laptop In particular please do not place heavy items on top
of your laptop to avoid damage 4 Keep food and drink away from your laptop 5 Do not share your login information with anyone
Online Expectations for Classes At Pinnacle High School we strongly believe
that ALL students can achieve and be successful In the Online Expectations Document we have provided behaviorshabits that successful students regularly exhibit By practicing these behaviorshabits we believe students can earn good academic success We encourage you to review these expectations with your student
Seniors and Parking Reminder You MUST have a physical parking tag in your
vehicle to park on campus If you do not you will face disciplinary action and possible parking privileges revoked If you have not obtained your purchased parking tag please see Mrs Aston in the front office
Pinnacle HS lsquoSenior Classrsquo of 2021 - Jostens is ready to order your cap amp gown Due to Covid-19 Jostens will not be able to be on the PHS school campus to take orders for your Cap amp Gown Senior Announcements Class Rings and Senior Clothing
All Graduation orders will now be placed online Watch these videos then click on the link to order all of your 2021 Graduation Products online If you order by March 12 your items will be available for pick up on March 26 (Note caps amp gowns will be delivered at a later date)
Get a FREE Cap and Gown with purchase of a SENIOR CLASS RING (some exclusions apply) Design your Class Ring online Add it to your cart and choose your Graduation items Add your graduation items to your cart Then in the cart there is a place to enter your Redemption Code Enter FREECG Donrsquot Wait order now Do you Need your ldquoFinger Sizerdquo for your Class Ring Order your Class Ring online and we will mail a Ring Sizer directly to your home If you would like to order in person visit us at
Jostens 21023 N Cave Creek Road Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85024 Monday - Friday 1000am - 500pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
7
Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
8
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
12
ask families to please remind our students of the following three requests until they become a habit
1 Please fully charge your laptop at home every night 2 Bring your fully charged laptop to school every day 3 Take good care of your laptop In particular please do not place heavy items on top
of your laptop to avoid damage 4 Keep food and drink away from your laptop 5 Do not share your login information with anyone
Online Expectations for Classes At Pinnacle High School we strongly believe
that ALL students can achieve and be successful In the Online Expectations Document we have provided behaviorshabits that successful students regularly exhibit By practicing these behaviorshabits we believe students can earn good academic success We encourage you to review these expectations with your student
Seniors and Parking Reminder You MUST have a physical parking tag in your
vehicle to park on campus If you do not you will face disciplinary action and possible parking privileges revoked If you have not obtained your purchased parking tag please see Mrs Aston in the front office
Pinnacle HS lsquoSenior Classrsquo of 2021 - Jostens is ready to order your cap amp gown Due to Covid-19 Jostens will not be able to be on the PHS school campus to take orders for your Cap amp Gown Senior Announcements Class Rings and Senior Clothing
All Graduation orders will now be placed online Watch these videos then click on the link to order all of your 2021 Graduation Products online If you order by March 12 your items will be available for pick up on March 26 (Note caps amp gowns will be delivered at a later date)
Get a FREE Cap and Gown with purchase of a SENIOR CLASS RING (some exclusions apply) Design your Class Ring online Add it to your cart and choose your Graduation items Add your graduation items to your cart Then in the cart there is a place to enter your Redemption Code Enter FREECG Donrsquot Wait order now Do you Need your ldquoFinger Sizerdquo for your Class Ring Order your Class Ring online and we will mail a Ring Sizer directly to your home If you would like to order in person visit us at
Jostens 21023 N Cave Creek Road Suite 1 Phoenix AZ 85024 Monday - Friday 1000am - 500pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
7
Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
8
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
12
Register My Athlete Pinnacle High School is now utilizing an online registration
tool for athlete registration Student athletes need to register on the ldquoRegister My Athleterdquo (RMA) website
Winter Sports Starting on Monday February 22nd FOUR ADULTS will be
permitted per athlete to attend home games No students or siblingschildren will be permitted
Watch the free live stream
Winter season playoffs - Week of March 8th
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Tue March 16 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 5 pm CVHS GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE First Round Wed March 10 6 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 2 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 4 amp 6 pm CVHS State Championship Fri March 19 715 pm CVHS BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Thu March 11 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Sat March 13 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Thu March 18 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 730 MHS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE First Round Tue March 9 7 pm High Seed Quarterfinals Fri March 12 7 pm High Seed Semifinals Wed March 17 7 pm High Seed State Championship Sat March 20 5 pm MHS WRESTLING Sectionals Section III - March 13 PHS
AIA Press Release Update Due to improving Covid-19 metrics (decreasing Covid
cases increased hospital bed capacity etc) the AIA Executive Board voted to approve removing the mask mandate for the Spring season Winter playoffs including Spiritline Students coaches and officials must wear a mask when not actively playing or in the field of competition All spectators in attendance for a contest must wear an approved mask or face covering Please note that mesh face masks are not acceptable face coverings All other Covid-19 modifications remain in place
For additional information go to PHS Athletics Website
Spring Sports Regular season competitions begin March 12th
Spring Sport Contact Information
Baseball website Softball website Spirit Line website Tennis (boys and girls) websites Track and Field (boys and girls) websites
Baseball Samuel Messina smessinapvschoolsnet
8
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
12
Softball Robert Pena bp9starssportsmsncom
Tennis Boys Justin Hughes juhughespvschoolsnet
Tennis Girls Suzanne Hunt suhuntpvschoolsnet
Track Boys Al Kirchmeier akirchmeierpvschoolsnet
Track Girls Andrew Hurley anhurleypvschoolsnet
URGENT Emergency Cards Reminder Update your emergency card information electronically as soon as possible so that we may continue to communicate successfully throughout the year
Drug-Free Campus Pinnacle High School is a Drug-Free Campus All
prescription and nonprescriptionover-the-counter meds must be kept in the nursersquos office stored in their original container
To familiarize yourself more with the dangers associated with underage ldquovapingrdquo please
read ldquo5 Things to Know About Teens Using E-Cigarettes for Marijuanardquo from Your
Teen for Parents
Covid updates As the school nurse I am required to report positive cases when
notified Please keep me updated of any COVID positive student cases this includes over the holidays The information is essential for both the district and county statistics This is also to monitor for the tracking of close contact exposures and for the safety of everyone Thanks all of you for your cooperation
Counselors Counselors guide and advise students with academic courses plans and
goals They will periodically meet with students throughout the year to ensure they are on the path to graduation For more information about counseling services please see the Counseling Website also found in the Quick Links section on the first page of this newsletter Counselors are assigned by the studentrsquos last name
Assignment Name Email
A-An B-C Cindy Willittes cwillittespvschoolsnet
D E F G James Marshall jmarshallpvschoolsnet
M N O P Brett Paige bpaigepvschoolsnet
Q R S Chrissy King ckingpvschoolsnet
AO-AZ T U V W X Y Susie Allazetta sallazettapvschoolsnet Z
9
H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
10
Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
11
April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
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H I J K L Mella Williams mwilliamspvlearnersnet
SocialEmotional Mandy Schumacher mschumacherpvlearnersnet
Parent Support for Online Activity The pandemic has resulted in increased
time spent working remotely and independently Students often struggle to self-regulate their technology usage A few resources that may help parents deal with these challenges are listed below
Cox Communication Information on Parental Controls httpswwwcoxcomresidentialarticlesparents-ultimate-guide-parental-controls html
Common Sense Media - Parents Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls httpswwwcommonsensemediaorgblogparents-ultimate-guide-to-parental-con trols
Common Sense Media - Learning with Technology (Teens) httpswwwcommonsensemediaorglearning-with-technologyageteens
PV Assist If you are in need of help navigating technology email obtaining or changing
passwords IT has created this site as a resource to families You can find technology assistance at PV Assist
Data Privacy Take a moment to review this global effort to generate awareness about
online safety Learn how to protect yourself and your family with free tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance Do Your Part BeCyberSmart
United Parent Council - Who We Are and What We Do We are parents working together
to enhance the PVSchools experience for our children We support you we give you access to your Superintendent and we provide relevant programs of interest to you Ultimately we ADVOCATE for Students EDUCATE Parents and Community COLLABORATE with PVUSD and other Educational Organizations and WORK with the Superintendent to increase the presence of the UPC wwwpvupcorg
Go to httpwwwpvupcorgupc-meetingshtml for additional information and log-in instructions
UPC General Meeting will be on Wednesday March 10th - 900 am - 1030 am
A PV Parents Guide to Education Advocacy httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Teacher | Staff Appreciation Nominations UPCs annual Teacher|Staff Appreciation program is now accepting nominations from parents and students through its online nomination form located at pvupcorg (see blue button on home page)
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Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
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April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
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Nomination period closes on March 10th Parents and students can do multiple nominations for teachers and staff from this current school year If questions please contact appreciationpvupcorg
You can go to httpwwwpvupcorg for additional info regarding this virtual meeting
Parents of Pinnacle Membership Drive is still in full swing
POP is the main booster club on the PHS campus We work to make each studentrsquos experience at PHS special In order to be successful we need the support of ALL of our Pinnacle families POPrsquos Mission is to support Pinnacle as a whole by offering various programs to benefit our students teachers and staff as well as the individual booster clubs on campus
Membership To join see the membership flyer or go to the POP website at parentsofpinnacleorg Membership costs just $25 per family All families that turn in membership forms by September 3 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card Dont hesitate Join Today
Social Media Like us on Facebook - POP (Parents of Pinnacle) and Follow us on Twitter - POPPOP_PHS
HOW YOU CAN YOU HELP POP THIS YEAR Turn in your membership form along with your duesdonation online With over
2500 students at Pinnacle we should be able to easily reach our fundraising goal If each family were to join POP (memberships fees are $25) we would raise $60000 It would eliminate the need for other fundraisers
Support a Program If you would like to support a specific program with your monetary donation please visit the Parents of Pinnacle website
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer To have successful programs we need the help of parents The great news is we do all of our work behind the scenes so your students wonrsquot see you on campus
Register and support our Rewards Shopping Programs You can visit the POP website for more information
DATE EVENT
Mar 9 3rd quarter ends
Mar 15-19 Spring Break - No school
April 2 No school K-12 Recess
April 6 K-12 Early Release
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April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
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April 24 Prom (TBD)
May 3-7 amp 10-14
Advanced Placement Testing
May 19-20 9-12 Early Release for HIGH SCHOOL FINALS
May 20 Graduation
PV Assist httpssitesgooglecompv learnersnetpvassisthome
Infinite Campus (Grades) httpsicpvschoolsnet
PHS Policies and Procedures
wwwpvschoolsnetdomain1436
QUICK LINKS
Pinnaclersquos Website wwwpvschoolsnetphs
Online Meal Payments wwwezschoolpaycom
PVUSD ParentStudent Handbook wwwpvschoolsnetPage3194
Pinnaclersquos Calendar wwwpvschoolsnetPage90
Webstore httpsaz-paradisevalleyinto
uchreceiptingcom
PHS Counseling Deprsquot httpssitesgooglecomapvlea rnersnetphs-counselinghome
PASSION HONOR SUCCESS
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