August 17, 2015

Dear Pinnacle Peak Families,

We have a new STEM teacher, Mrs. Suzy Distler.  Mrs. Distler taught at Pinnacle Peak three years ago and her own children, who are now in Middle School and High School, attended Pinnacle Peak.  Mrs. Distler moved out of state a couple of years ago and has now returned and is excited to be back at PPES as our STEM teacher.  I'm so happy she is joining our Pinnacle Peak family again.  Mrs. Distler will see kindergarten, each class for one quarter,  as well as third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders as part of our Special Area Rotations. 

The number of Special Area teachers placed at elementary schools in Paradise Valley School District, is based on the total number of students at the school.  At Pinnacle Peak we have full time Art, PE, and Music.  Our STEM teaching position is a .5 position.  Unfortunately, since the program is half-time, she is not able to see all students each year.  This year first and second graders will not have STEM as part of their Special Area Rotations.  Therefore, we will provide an After-School STEM class for first and second grade.  More information will come home this week regarding this class.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

I hope to see you at our Parent Classroom Orientation Night on Wednesday, August 19th.  Parent Classroom Orientation for grades first, second and third is 5:30 - 6:30 pm and grades fourth, fifth, and sixth is 7:00 - 8:00 pm.  At this orientation you will learn more about classroom routines, procedures, expectations, and curriculum.  You will learn how you can best be actively involved in your child's or children's educational experience.  This event is for adults only.  For those of you that have children in the honor's program grades fourth through sixth, Mrs. Stanton has an informational night on Tuesday, August 18th at 5:30 pm.

Have a wonderful week and I hope to see you on Wednesday!

Respectfully,

Lora Herbein, Principal