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 will be as follows:
   
   

Date

Exam

Wednesday, May 15

Teacher Made Exams:

8:05 - 10:00  1st Block Exam

10:03 - 11:17 2nd Block

11:19 - 11:43  Lunch

11:45 - 1:45   3rd Block Exam

1:47 - 2:57  4th Block

Thursday, May 16

Regular Schedule

Friday, May 17

Teacher Made Exams:

8:05 - 10:00  2nd Block Exam

10:03 - 11:17 1st Block

11:19 - 11:43  Lunch

11:45 - 1:45   4th Block Exam

1:47 - 2:57  3rd Block

Monday, May 20

8:00 - 12:00: English II EOC

8:00 - 12:00: Biology EOC

Tuesday, May 21

8:00 - 12:00 Math III EOC

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 13: AP Calculus AB  8:00 AM
   May 13: AP Precalculus  12:oo PM
   May 14: AP Language  8:00 AM
   May 16: AP Biology  12:00 PM
   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. The PCA NHS Relay for Life team will be selling BBQ Sandwiches with chips and a drink at the Relay for Life event on Saturday, May 18 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm at the Dover YMCA in Shelby. We have received donations for most of the items but we still need BBQ slaw. Please sign up here  if you can help.  Thanks in advance.
   
   

6. There will be a meeting in the band room on Tuesday, May 14, for students and parents who are interested in the opportunity to learn an instrument and/or play in the band. I will be showing 5th graders instruments during their weekly music classes the week before the meeting, so they will have some idea of what they would like to do.  We will also discuss the summer band camp at this time. There will be a representative from Music & Arts present to assist with instrument rentals and/or sales, books, and other supplies.  Please go to the 6-12 music website for more details about the band. Visit the  Band website.
   
   

7. 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.
   
   

8. Athletic Announcements:

   • CROSS COUNTRY TRYOUTS: May 13 & 14 from 5:00 - 6:00 at the 4-12 Campus. Open to rising 6th - 12th students.

   • MEN’S VARSITY SOCCER:  May 16 - Open Field
     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. Attention Pinnacle Classical Academy community! Exciting news! As our athletic department expands, we're thrilled to introduce more middle school sports for the 2024-2025 school year.

To kick things off, we're now accepting interest sign-ups for ALL fall 2024 athletic teams! This is your chance to be among the first to join our GROWING athletic family here at PCA.

Signing up is easy! Simply fill out the Google form linked below to express your interest in fall athletics at PCA. By signing up, you'll receive exclusive updates and information directly from us, ensuring you're always in the loop.

https://forms.gle/BmHfFY6YsNFScAPAA
We'll also be sharing updates on our Facebook page, school website, weekly homeroom emails, Bloomz, and all other communication channels. But remember, those on our interest form list will be the first to know! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special.

Let's continue to grow, develop, and nurture athletics together here at Pinnacle Classical Academy! We can't wait to see your name on the list! #PCAathletics #GoEagles

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

12. • 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.
      
      

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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!

High School Teachers