Pinnacles Newsletter: August 2021
A Note from Jill
Dear Beloved Community,
We are prepped for launch! In just a few short weeks our founding faculty will launch Pinnacles Prep’s learning model. It is an emotional moment for us, as we see our efforts come to fruition. If you are reading this, chances are you’ve been on this journey too, and we are grateful for you and your vision and advocacy for something different in education for the young people of our valley. Having a public school choice option is a beautiful moment in history for the Wenatchee Valley. I’d like to especially shout out my co-founders Rick Wray and Sara Rolf for their vision, unwavering belief in community, sweat equity, and collaboration. This school is made up of the bold dreams of so many people. We will do our very best to see that vision through so that more scholars can get what they need. We love you, we see you, we honor you. Please come and celebrate with us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 20th at noon, here on our beautiful Wenatchee Community Center Campus. -
-Jill
Support a founding scholar!
Give a Gift Card for our Scholars.
The Founding Faculty of Pinnacles Prep are very excited to launch our inaugural school year. We also realize that many of our scholars aren't able to afford to go "back-to-school shopping.” Since we are all about equity, we would like to provide gift cards for families who could use support with back to school shopping! This is an all call to folks who want to help!! If you feel inclined to donate, please drop off any gift cards to our main office with Angelica, on or before August 20th so that we can distribute needed cards to families at our ribbon cutting. Ideas for gift cards include: Target, Old Navy, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Costco, or other local businesses. Thank you for your support!
Enrolled Family Important Info
School Supplies: You will NOT need to buy any school supplies for your scholar. We will provide everything that they need. All they would need is a backpack, water bottle and a lunch if they don’t want the free school lunch!
All staff and students will need to wear face coverings/masks, regardless of vaccination status. Click here to read more.
Transportation update
Pinnacles Prep has purchased a school bus and you will have an update at your mentor meet-ups to get feedback on the bus stops. We will mail you a hard copy of the FINAL transportation plan and bus route information the week before school starts.
Scholars will not be required to wear a uniform for this school year. See dress code information below:
Dress Code: The purpose of the Pinnacles dress code is to create a safe and respectful community where scholars can place their sole focus on learning. The dress code is in effect from the start of the school day until the scholar leaves campus. All scholars and staff are asked to show proper attention to personal cleanliness, health, neatness, safety, and suitability of clothing for school activities. Ultimately, the principal has discretion for interpretation of the above components of the dress code. In every case the dress shall not:
Cause actual distraction from or disturbance in any school activity or actually interfere with the participation of a student in any school activity;
Create a hazard to the safety of him/herself or others;
Create a health hazard.
Consistent with the above guidelines, hair, including facial hair, may be worn at any length or style. Clothing may be of any fashion, style, or design, as determined by the scholar and his or her parents.
Upcoming August Events
Visit our event page for more info!
Triple Point NCW program through Children’s Home Society of Washington (CHSW)
Triple Point NCW is a program for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18 who live in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. The program provides a weekly virtual support group every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30pm. The program also provides counseling for youth who are interested in receiving counseling through CHSW. If you have any questions you may contact Luz Estrada at luz.estrada@chs-wa.org or at (509) 607-6547.
Construction Update!
We are getting closer to realizing the vision that the community created for our campus and renovations. See the pictures below for some of the work happening around school right now. And look for next month’s updates as we start wrapping this project up!
Here is our Cofounder Rick Wray and Director of Operations Sean Koester welcoming our new signage!
Volunteer Opportunities
We need help with a variety of activities and jobs such as painting our new classrooms, assembling tables and desks for our students, cleaning up the landscaping around campus, and plenty more!
We welcome volunteers who are excited about our mission and want to contribute their time and skills. As well, once we open there will be many opportunities to get involved in our school community. Just fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to get started
EPIC Shout Outs
In case you missed it, Each month we shout out people who exemplify our Core Values- Equity, Purpose, Inquiry, or Collaboration. Here are the amazing folks we appreciated in July! We love and appreciate all you do for our community.
Daniel and Kendra for volunteering their time. YOU GUYS ROCK!
Marry and Veerpaul for collaborating to make our pool party a success. YOU GUYS ROCK!
Lindsay Breidenthal for helping our scholars find their purpose through the arts. YOU ROCK!