PPPS Weekly Message, August 31st

Class Shirts

Thanks to student council fundraisers - class shirts for all students will be free. The shirt will be designed with student input.

We get a shirt for every student and we need parents to complete a separate form for each child, indicating size. Please complete this form no later than September 4th. Check your ParentSquare for the link to order your class shirt.

We’re looking for Food Truck recommendations for our school Community

If you have a favorite food truck you’ve used and love - or have a direct contact with a food truck owner/operator, we’d love to hear from you. We are always looking for great food truck options for upcoming school events, and your recommendations can help us connect with new vendors.

Save the Date

• Chipotle Fundraiser
  • Wednesday, September 2nd
  • 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • 20851 N. Scottsdale Rd. STE 101, Scottsdale AZ, 85255

PTO General Meeting

Thursday, September 3rd - 3:00 p.m. in the PTO room (room 314)

Check in at the office and join us for this first General Meeting of the year.

Everyone is welcome - new to the school, new to PTO, just want to learn about what the PTO does - this is your chance to come and get involved in a way that works for you!

We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

AWESOME ATTENDANCE!

For the month of August, 88% of our K-8 students were either never absent or missed just one day! It is so important to be here every day and these students are doing it!

Our goal for the whole year is a 95% attendance rate. This equates to 8 days over the course of the year. High five to those who have not missed any days!

Missing school, even occasionally, can have a significant negative impact on a child's education. When students are absent:

• They miss out on crucial instruction: Each lesson builds upon the last. Missing even a few days can create gaps in understanding that are difficult to bridge, leading to academic struggles.
• They fall behind their peers: Class discussions, group projects, and hands-on activities contribute significantly to learning. Absent students miss these collaborative experiences and can feel isolated from their classmates.
• Their social and emotional development may be impacted: School is more than just academics; it's a place for children to develop social skills, build friendships, and learn responsibility. Regular attendance fosters a sense of belonging and helps students develop essential life skills.

Thank you to families for being proactive and planning appointments outside of school hours or during breaks. Being here all day makes a big difference.

Paradise Valley Unified School District Override Measures

The Paradise Valley Unified School District will have two override measures on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot, with early voting beginning October 7, 2026.

Learn the facts about the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Override and District Additional Assistance (DAA) Override by visiting the PVSchools elections information website.

4th-8th graders are invited to join chorus

Dear Pinnacle Peak Prep 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Graders and Parents,

We are excited to invite you to join the Pinnacle Peak Prep Chorus this year. Chorus has a lot of fun and loves to perform. The only thing that will make it better is if YOU join!

Chorus rehearsals are every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 8:00 am in the music room. Promptness and attendance are essential since we will be learning new material almost every week. Rehearsals have started - so come join this Wednesday!

The cost for students new to chorus will be $35 which will cover a chorus t-shirt, music, and other items. Please pay through the school payment portal.

If you want to join, please complete and sign the permission slip and return to the homeroom teacher or to Mr. Abbott by Friday, August 28.

The dates and times for the year are as follows: 

• Monday, December 7: Fall Concert, 6:30 p.m.
• April: Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m.

Dress Code

A reminder to all families of the district adopted dress code. Please work with your children to follow these expectations.

Appropriate student dress contributes to a safe workplace and educational atmosphere and the success of the entire school community. Clothing students might wear in social settings or outside of school may not be appropriate to wear to school.

Please wear the following: 

• Clothing that is not see-through and covers a student’s undergarments, chest and torso when standing or sitting. Clothing should have a back and straps and should fit closely under the arms. 
• Clothing that is of adequate length to cover the student’s bottom at all times. 
• Clothing that has appropriate language. Clothing should be free from references to violent images, tobacco/vaping, drugs, alcohol, sexual references, profanity, or language that demeans others. 
• Appropriate footwear for a safe learning environment. When selecting footwear, students should be responsive to the specific safety needs of each school and/or classroom, as determined by the teachers and administration.
• Headwear may be worn on campus, but should be removed in the building or classroom if asked by a staff member. Students will not be asked to remove headwear that is worn for cultural and/or religious reasons.
• Middle School Festival Sports starts Monday

Girls Softball & Boys Basketball

First Day: Aug 31, 2026

Reach out to coach Hart with any questions. thart@pvschools.net

Order PPPS Spirit Wear from PTO

School Lunches

• Lunch Menus will be in the next messenger.
• To add money and check balances

Applying for Free or Reduced Lunch Status:

The National School Lunch Program provides students, who meet certain criteria, free or reduced-price meals at their school. For students who qualify, breakfast and lunch are offered at no charge. This program operates in all schools in the district; applications need to be completed annually at the start of each school year. The online Meal Applications can be completed at EZMealApp.com. or can be found at the school office.

Arizona Healthy School Act Information

The Arizona Healthy Schools Act restricts any school that participates in a federally funded or assisted meal program, including the National School Lunch Program, from serving or selling ultra-processed food on the school campus during the normal school day. The Arizona Healthy Schools Act is in addition to the already established USDA Smart Snack regulations. 

This does not prevent a student’s parent or guardian from providing foods that contain these ingredients to their own child/student during the regular school day, but does prohibit serving to others.

What You Can and Cannot Bring to Share:

As you think about class treats you might bring in for your child's birthday or class parties, please look carefully at the ingredients, so we are following the expectations laid out below. We will monitor everything brought into school, as we follow these new rules. You can still send snacks for your child that include anything you would like, this only applies for things being offered to all students in a class or group. So any snacks, treats, or class party favors that are given to students can not include the following:

Prohibited foods/ingredients: potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, brominated vegetable oil, yellow dyes 5 and 6, blue dyes 1 and 2, green dye 3, and red dyes 3 and 40.

The list above is just suggestions - and does not include all options that would be acceptable.

Thank you in advance for taking this new regulation seriously and ensuring anything brought to school to share meets the requirements!

Support Our PTO While Shopping

Fry’s Shopping

• Download the Fry's app
• Go to Payments & Resources
• Select Community Rewards
• Search for Organization
• Select Pinnacle Peak Prep PTO

Box Tops

• Download the Fry's app
• Enter Pinnacle Peak Prep in the Select a School Section
• Finish Registering
• Shop for items that have the Box Tops for Education Logo
• Scan your receipts and help us earn! 

Spirit Days PPPS

• September 4
• October 2
• November 6
• December 4
• January 8
• February 5
• March 5
• April 2
• May 7

Wear any PPPS Spirit wear or the school colors red, white, and blue.

Student Council Presents Dress Up Days 26 - 27

• Friday September 18th
  • Fave Band / Concert Shirt
• Thursday October 29th
  • Orange and Black Day
• Wednesday December 16th
  • Ugly Sweater Day
• Friday December 18th
  • Pajama Day
• Friday January 15th
  • Favorite Sport Day
• Friday February 12th
  • Red, Pink, Hearts Day
• Friday March 12th
  • Lucky to be an Eagle

(Wear Green)

• Friday May 21st
  • Graffiti Arts Shirt

(White t-shirt & bring pens for signatures)

Upcoming Events

Aug. 28 ~ 6:30-8:00pm PTO Bingo Night

Aug. 31 ~ MS Festival Sports begins

Sep. 3 ~ 3:00-4:30-pm PTO General Meeting

Sep. 7 ~ NO School - Labor Day

Sep. 15 ~ School Pics with Dorian