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Weekly Updates and Reminders - 5/17/2024

LOTS of very important announcements this week, so please scroll down to read them all!

1. As you are all aware, space this year is very limited.  Due to this, we are going to have to modify the high school testing schedule slightly from what we have done in the past. Please make sure your student arrives at school on time with Chromebooks fully charged.  The testing schedule is posted above these announcements.

2. AP Exams began on Monday, May 6. Students should have received an email with additional information. Please contact Ms. Frazier at cfrazier@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com if you have any questions.
   
   May 23: AP Computer Science A  8:00 AM
   
   

3. High School Awards Day will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 1:00 pm under the tent at the Lyceum. Parents/guardians will be notified by email prior to the event if their student is receiving an award. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
   
   

4. The last day of school is Friday, May 24. School will dismiss at 11:30 AM.

5. ATTENTION 11TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Starting with the 2024-25 school year, students entering 12th grade are required to have a booster (second) dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine if they have not already received one.
   An up-to-date immunization record indicating that your student has received all required immunizations is due by the first day of attendance at school. If proof of immunization is not provided within 30 calendar days (9/14/2024) after school entry, your student will not be allowed to attend school until it is provided, as required by law.
   Please see the attached letter from Dr. Shope for more information. You may also contact Mrs. Upton at cupton@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com if you have any questions.
   
   

6. Band Camp is available to all students who are or wish to be Pinnacle Classical Academy band members in 2024-2025.  Beginning students learn their first 5 notes, sound production, music theory, etc.  Returning students will receive instruction that is on a more advanced level. The Band Camp will be July 29-August 2 from 8:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  The cost of Band Camp is $125.  This fee covers the cost of bringing in specialists in each instrument to teach lessons to students.  Please complete the attached form and return it to Mrs. Owens with the fee, postmarked no later than June 28.
   
   

7. Athletic Announcements:

   • MEN’S VARSITY SOCCER:
     Tryouts:  May 20, 22, & 23 from 3:30 - 5:30 at the PCA soccer field.
     Open to rising 9th - 12th grade students.

Please see the attached flyers for more information or contact Mr. Gosey at bgosey@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com.

9. For the safety of our students and staff during drop off and pick up:

   • Follow the flow of traffic.

   • Students should be dropped off/picked up ONLY in the designated area.

   • Do not cut through the student parking area.

   • Do not use your cell phone while in the line.
     
     

10. Reminder with flu season upon us:

If a student is ill, he/she should not attend school. Please keep a student home in the morning if any of the symptoms listed below are present. If any of these symptoms develop during the school day, we will call you to pick up your student. Keep ill students home until the student has been symptom-free for 24 hours, and/or if they: have a fever of 100° or higher, vomiting or diarrhea, evidence of a severe head cold, persistent cough, or sore throat, or there is evidence of a suspicious rash or other contagious conditions (pink eye, head lice, ringworm etc.). Make sure you notify your student’s homeroom teacher and Mrs. Deaton of your student’s absence and send a note when the student returns to school.

11. Lately, our students have been bringing quite a few blankets and stuffed animals to school. As a reminder, students are not permitted to bring blankets or stuffed animals to school. If your child typically gets cold throughout the day, please send a school approved sweater or jacket (without a hood) for them to wear.
    
    

12. Dress Code Reminder: Please remember that students may not wear hoodies or hooded jackets inside the building at any time.  Please make sure that all student clothing, including jackets, coats, shoes, and socks, conforms to the dress code. Please refer to the school  website or see the attachment below for guidelines. If violations occur, teachers/staff will issue a written notice of uniform violation that must be signed by the parent and returned to the school.
    
    

13. Cell phones and all other personal electronic devices (including but not limited to smartwatches, MP3 players, personal computers/laptops, video games, tablets, etc.) are NOT allowed at school during the school day including during dismissal. Any personal electronic device found during the day will be confiscated. Refer to the school website for the full technology policy.

14. Please make sure you are checking grades and attendance in PowerSchool. If you do not have access to PowerSchool, please contact Mrs. Deaton at adeaton@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com.
    
    

Thank you for your continued support!