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At Pinnacle Charter Middle School, students learn and gain experience through real-world application, STEM and Core Curriculum while obtaining skills needed for high school and post-secondary opportunities. We are an AVID school and implement the college and career ready program school-wide. Pinnacle Middle School students participate in technology, robotics, career planning, numerous sports, clubs and visual and performing arts to outline a well-rounded education and a pathway to a balanced successful future. Our students can change the world because the focused foundation starts here!
Here are some announcements for the week ahead:
1. Check Infinite Campus: We are beginning to pull our student success list to make sure that students do not have missing assignments that would affect their performance. Grades are a fantastic indicator of not only mastery of content but of degrees of responsibility. It is a great success for middle school students to learn that missing assignments are detrimental to receiving good grades. Parents, we need your help in making sure your child has all assignments turned in. Please sign into IC to check their grades each week! If students have 2 or more failing grades, we are inviting those students.
2. Timby's Tutor Support: We have our next session on Wednesday, September 23trd, where we have 2-3 teachers offering tutoring support after school from 3:30-4:30pm. Please sign up each week that you would like your child to attend by filling out THIS FORM. We also accept drop ins but students must make sure it is approved by a parent to stay after school. We have a home volleyball game this Wednesday 9/23 so you are more than welcome to have your child attend the volleyball game and pick up at 6pm. When these sessions are held on days that we have home middle school games, students can head over to the game after tutoring ends to enjoy the game which may help parents who need a bit later pick up time.
3. Middle School Sports: Middle School Fall Sports are underway! If your student would like to play other seasonal sports, they will need to be registered and have an active physical on file before they can step on the court or field. You will know that your child can participate when you receive an email stating they are cleared from our Athletic Director. Use this link to access the registration site so you can get your child ready to go for ALL our sports at PCMS. If you have a student who has participated in athletics previously at Pinnacle please do not create a new account. Use your original registration account and log in with your existing username and password. If you need help to reset your password please contact K-12 Athletic Director, Nic Troupe, at [email protected]. Our next home game is Volleyball on 9/23 at 4:30pm and Football on 9/25/24 at 4:30pm.
4. Sporting Event and After School Supervision: Middle school students are to either ride the bus or be picked up promptly after school. If your child would like to attend a home sporting event (either a high school or middle school event), they must be seated in the stands in the gym or stay inside the Pinnacle Athletic Complex for the duration of the game. If students stay for games, they must be picked up immediately following the last contest. Students found hanging around outside during contests, in the lobby, not watching the game or visiting the corner store will be asked to call parent for pick up immediately. Also, students and spectators attending must always cheer for their team not against their opponent and follow all school rules including using appropriate language and respectful communication at all times. Any students not abiding by these expectations will be sent home. We want all of our students to enjoy our events but we need everyone's help to make it a fun place to be for our Timberwolves and our opponent. We have our first home high school football game tonight at 7pm. These rules apply to this game. Thank you for your support!
5. Mid-Day Meal Drop off and Door Dash: We do not allow door dash deliveries at any time in our K-12 organization due to safety measures. Also, if you are dropping off food (fast food, lunch box, coffee drinks, etc), they will only be delivered to students at the start of their lunch period. Non-food items can be delivered at any time and our office staff will call your student to the main desk to retrieve the items (i.e. forgotten chromebook, personal items, money for school events, field trip forms, etc. Thank you for your adherence to this policy.
6. School IDs: All students in grades 6-8 were issued a student identification card (ID) at picture day. This ID card will be used for multiple purposes including participating in the school lunch program, utilizing school library resources, and identifying students for school safety measures. Even if a child does not routinely participate in these services, they will be required to have the ID visible for general identification. All students will be expected to retain their ID card, and a $5 fee will be assessed for replacements. If students missed picture day, we have a temporary ID solution for them. Please have your child visit the middle school office to obtain their temporary ID.
7. Student Pictures:
If you have a concern or question about your student's pictures, Parents will need to contact Lifetouch directly. There are 3 ways they can contact Lifetouch for help:
Lorene - Customer Service: 303-565-5203
Lifetouch General Customer Service: 800-736-5473
To email Customer Service: [email protected]
In regards to Picture Re-Take Day, October 23, only students who bring their pictures that were purchased and/or students who bring their proof with them on retake day will be allowed to have their pictures retaken.
8. We are an AVID School-wide Middle School: We would like to emphasize that this year, we are excited to be an exemplar AVID Middle School. AVID means Advancement via Individual Determination. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them. This means we teach all students at Pinnacle Middle School how to be organized, successful, and equipped with the best possible tools to be college and career ready even before they enter high school. Our teachers have spent the week learning and preparing for student success within the AVID framework. All of our students are AVID students which means they will be ready for high school when the time comes!
At Pinnacle Charter Middle School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment where every student can grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we will continue to build a community that celebrates diversity, academic excellence, and personal growth. At Pinnacle Charter Middle School, we believe we are uniquely different; boldly empowering our PACK to achieve their full potential. We are diverse, inclusive, authentic, safe, and innovative.
Should you have any questions or concerns before the events or throughout the school year, please don't hesitate to reach out to our administrative team or your child's teachers. We value open communication and are here to support your family's educational journey.
Thank you for being a valued part of the Pinnacle Pack!
Kimberly Stalcup, Ed.D
Pinnacle Middle School Principal
(303) 450-3985