PHS Swim & Dive

End of Year Banquet

2011-11-16T16:40:00.002-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Hope you have had a restful couple of weeks off. Just wanted to send out a reminder that the Pinnacle Swim and Dive Banquet is this SUNDAY from 1-3 at the Compound Grill.

Pictures and any sweatshirts that were not picked up from Mrs. LaPorte or Jenny LaPorte last week will be distributed at the banquet as well.

Should you have any questions about the banquet, please email Debbie Beaman at busybemn@hotmail.com.

Hope to see all of you there!

Address
The Compound Grill
7000 E. Mayo Blvd.
Building 21
Phoenix, AZ, 85054
Ph: 480.585.LIVE (5483)

(Directly south of the Cine Capri theaters)

http://thecompoundgrill.com

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=12057516908435820977&gl=us&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink&ei=njDDTs-iIemriQL1g8SlCw

2011-10-24T17:42:00.000-07:00

COACHES UPDATE

Wow we had some AMAZING swims on Saturday at the Mesa Invite! Great job Pinnacle! Attached are the results of the meet!

The coaches have had several questions in regards to both the District and State Meets. Today was the deadline for District entries, so we will have a list available once everything has been confirmed and we have a psych sheet (hopefully tomorrow).

Practice Schedule:

Monday 10/24 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday 10/25 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 10/26 - 6:30 - 8:00pm (Mandatory practice.....club swimmers please bring your attendance sheets) Meeting will discuss updates/info about District.....

Thursday 10/27 - No Practice/District Meet for Dive (Pinnacle Swim and Dive Pasta Party at the LaPortes @ 6:30pm)*****PLEASE WISH OUR DIVERS GOOD LUCK*****

Friday 10/28 -District Meet for Swim

District Meet This Thursday (DIVE) & Friday (SWIM):

An email will be sent to the attendance office (as soon as the psych sheet is complete). They will notify all teachers of swimmers/divers participating in the meet, but please have your swimmer give their teachers a heads up they could be swimming.

Divers Thursday:

We will be sending out another email Monday regarding transportation and info for Divers.....

12:30 - Pinnacle Warm-up

Swimmers Friday:

11:00am - Lunch for swimmers prior to boarding the bus

11:30am - Bus will leave for District

12:30pm - Pinnacle Warm-up

Attached is the meet flyer for everyone.

Also for spectators there will be a $3.00 Charge for each over the age of 6. There is also limited space available for spectators.

Division I State (swim and dive) Info is attached. It does not look like it has been updated from the Mesa Invite. These are all available @ http://www.aia365.com/sports/swimdive

Sorry if we missed anything, trying to get it all in on one email........

Thank you and see you at the pool,

Your Coaches Laura, Josh and Kelly

BOOSTER UPDATE

I have just a few dry land details to share with you. All water details will be coming from Coach Kelly.

PASTA PARTY / NO PRACTICE
*Thursday, October 27 - 6:30 pm - 8 pm
*LaPorte House ( 5454 E Danbury Rd, 602-493-0327 )
*Dining will be outside, so please bring a jacket.

I will be picking up box lunches for the swimmers who will be attending Districts on Friday ( they will eat at school before they leave on the 11:30 am bus).

RSVP TO kellylaporte@cox.net
$7 PER BOX ( 8" turkey sub w/ chips & cookie )

Cash or Check ( payable to PHS Swim Boosters)
Give to Captain Jenny @ Mandatory Practice on Wednesday or to me at the Pasta Party Thursday

Thanks,

Kelly LaPorte

SWEATSHIRTS !!!
*We will distribute at the Pasta Party
*Please remember to bring payment if you owe
( not sure if you ordered or owe ? contact Captain Jenny )

SPOOKTACULAR, Sat 10/29
*Thank You swimmers for signing up, please contact a Captain if you are
not able to make your shift
*WE NEED PARENT HELP, check out the PHS Facebook page to sign up
* Questions ? Contact Captain Andi

Great Swims this week at the Mesa Invite!
Go Pioneers,

Kelly LaPorte

Booster Update

2011-10-10T18:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Team! Lots of action items this email. Please reply!

Senior Recognition Night:

It’s official! SRN is going to be held at the Cactus Park following the meet against Chaparral next Thursday 10/20. This is always an important event in which we honor our outgoing seniors and their accomplishments, high school experience and futures. Please come and share in this celebration!

Providing I receive confirmation of the bus timing to return to PHS after the meet, following the Senior Biography reading and photos, we will be providing pizza and drinks for $5 per person (seniors free J).

Please rsvp to this email with the number of people in your family that will be joining us for pizza so we can order appropriately.

Thank you to Michelle Cardini and Kelly LaPorte for working on this event!

Jamba Juice:

Congratulations PHS Swim & Dive! You guys did an amazing job selling JJ cards! In total we earned $2245!!!! ***NOTE: That is only if the outstanding money owed is turned in! If you owe money from this fundraiser please turn it into Kelly LaPorte in the front offices – college and career counseling center at PHS. We had 33 swimmers / divers earn the sweatshirt! Great job!!

Spooktacular:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We have received communication from the Key Club that they are requiring every booth have an adult present at all times. We need parents who are willing to come and be present either for a single shift at a time or as long as they are willing to stay. We must have rsvp’s to this asap!!! You can reply to this email and I will add you to the sign up form.

Culver’s:

We had a VERY successful team dinner. Thank you to Culver’s!!! PHS Swim & Dive Booster earned $284.62. Not too bad! Thank you Reinstein Family and Debbie Beaman for your efforts!!!

Missing Booster Fees:

There have been emails sent out regarding missing booster fees. If you haven’t connected with our Treasurer, Mr. LaPorte laportefamily@cox.net, please do so right away!!

End of Season Banquet:

We have a confirmed location for our Banquet: The Compound Grill located at Mayo and Scottsdale Rd. They have been great to work with and we are excited about the space they have available. We can fit up to around 230 people, so if you want to bring siblings etc.. we should be able to accommodate everyone. Some of you rsvp’d from my previous email to get an idea of how many people were planning on attending. Now that the cap on guests has risen, we would like to get a firmer count. Please fill out the attached form and send it back to me ASAP! There is also a space available for express special instructions related to food allergies etc. More details to come! Great job Debbie Beaman!

Slide Show:

So far, we have received very few pictures from the season. Please help us out. Here is a message from Mackenzie:

Hey everyone! I need pictures from the season. If you have any please upload them to http://gallery.me.com/iswimback. Go to the Swim or Dive (depending on which photos they are) and upload. I want this to one to be better than last year! However, I need pictures to make it! Send them as soon as you can! Please and Thank You,
Mackenzie Q.

Thanks Mackenzie for your hard work on this special memento!

SENIOR PARENTS – PLEASE RESPOND TO MACKENZIE’S REQUEST FOR WISHES ASAP!!! THANK YOU!

That should do it for now.

Have a great week!

Wendy Quinonez

PHS Swim & Dive Booster

623-326-8223

Miracle Mile Dinner - 10/6/2011

2011-10-03T22:00:00.002-07:00

Come to Culver's of 9/22 - Invite Family & Friends

2011-09-21T21:10:00.000-07:00

Required by 10/1 - AIA Mandated

2011-09-20T17:01:00.002-07:00

AIA NEEDS YOU TO COMPLETE

We have spoke to several of you, and we want to clarify, this is NOT the same thing as the concussion paper you turned in with your original district paperwork. This is an AIA requirement, NOT just Paradise Valley Unified School District requirement. An athlete may become ineligible to play ANY sports if this is not completed by the deadline. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ASAP. You will need to complete a quick registration and plan on the whole thing taking roughly 40-50 minutes.

MANDATORY – FULL TEAM PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED!!! (Even if you are a returning swimmer – so this means every swimmer and diver.)

Below is the link to the AIA mandated student concussion education program called Brainbook. All fall athletes must take this course before Oct. 1st. They need to print out the completion certificate and turn in to Ms. Roman. They only need to do this course 1 time for their HS career. If the link is not working, it can be found on aiaonline.org under the AIA academy link at the top. Please take it seriously because you do have to finish a test at the end of the course.

http://aiaacademy.org/users/login/brainbook

Jamba Juice Fundraiser

2011-09-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

JAMBA JUICE EXTREME FUNDRAISER!

The Kickoff event happened Wednesday night at the pool. Here is the information on the fundraiser:

Fundraising Card Fundraiser

Fundraising sales run a maximum of 2 weeks. NO EXCEPTIONS!

· Day 1 – Jamba Juice Fundraiser Kick-off – allow 15-30 minutes to discuss the fundraiser, how to sell, and distribute cards – talk will be given by Jamba Juice facilitator – Wednesday NIGHT! If you missed it, be sure to contact Wendy Q. to make arrangements to pick up your cards!!!

· Participants will be placed in to teams of 5-10 (This needs to be done by your organization prior to Jamba Juice facilitator arrival at the time of Kickoff)

o YOU ARE ALL IN GROUPS WITH YOUR BIG SIS - BRO / LIL SIS – BRO. The Big Sis or Bro are the Team Captains. Connect with them to strategize your efforts!!! Incentives to be won!

· 20 Jamba Juice cards will be distributed to each participant to sell for $10 each. Each card has a value of approximately $50.

o Participating Jamba Juice locations are listed on the back of the card. 50% will be returned back to your organization. Not valid at Safeways, Tucson or out of state. There are 21 locations available.

· Mid Sale Checkpoint – ½ way thru the SEPTEMBER 21 @ 6:15P money and reports total # of cards sold to date. Participants who’ve sold 10 or more cards will qualify for a conditioning pass (example no pushups or running at practice) - COACHES CHOICE – You will get to skip out on a Main Set of your Choice at High School Practice Only

o Jamba incentive (3 free Jamba coupons given to each participant who’s sold 10 cards).

· BLITZ – Last day of sale SEPTEMBER 28 4P TO 6P – MEET AT THE POOL TO GET STARTED AND TO FINISH UP!! , we will sell cards door-to-door, business to business. WE NEED 110% Participation! - NEED PARENT DRIVERS TO ASSIST AND ENSURE STUDENT SAFETY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP OUT. EACH GROUP HAS 7-9 STUDENTS IN IT SO WE MAY NEED MORE THAN 1 CAR DEPENDING ON HOW BIG YOUR CAR IS!!!

o Top Selling Participant receives $1 for every card they sell. AND COACHES CONTRIBUTION – TOP SELLER WILL RUN AN ENTIRE HS PRACTICE!!!

o Every Participant who sells 20 or more cards will get to pull money from a money bag.

o Winning team will play a game for $.

You must participate in the Sales Blitz to qualify for the incentives!!

o If you need more cards throughout your sale, please contact your fundraising sponsor/chairperson – WENDY QUINONEZ has the extra cards wendyq@q.com . Jamba will have supplied them with a reserve inventory.

Questions?

Where does the cash for incentives come from?!?!

Jamba will donate 3% of your entire sale in cash incentives.

In order to make this a successful fundraiser and show YOUR support for you organization, Jamba asks that you match our contribution of 3%, allowing for 6% of your sale to be directed toward cash incentives.

For example – If your organization runs a $5,000 sale. Jamba will donate $150.00 for incentives, and your organization will match Jamba for a total of $300.00 in cash giveaways.

If your sale is not as successful as planned, we will eliminate certain incentives.

**Incentives do not have to be cash – this is open to discuss. It could be t-shirts, gym bags, etc. However, the maximum contribution from Jamba will be 3%.

JAMBA NOTES: CHECKS MUST BE MADE OUT TO PHS SWIM & DIVE BOOSTER CLUB AND ALL CARDS / MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN ON THE LAST DAY OF THE SALE SEPTEMBER 28!!! NO EXCEPTIONS. IF YOU DON’T BRING THEM, YOU THEN OWE FOR THEM.

UPPER CRUST

2011-09-02T21:01:00.003-07:00

Upper Crust has generously allowed us 20% back all day on Thursday, September 8th.
Let your friends and family know they can go all day or they can join the team there after the meet.

Remind everyone to take the flyer!

Update - August 30

2011-08-30T16:27:00.001-07:00

HI EVERYONE!

Here is the info for the week:

PRACTICES:

Swim Practices: PV Park Pool

M (8/29) -- 6:30 – 8P

T (8/30) --5-6:30 P, If you have other commitments during this time, you will not be penalized for attendance towards the next meet.

T (8/30) -- 6:30 – 7P, OPTIONAL – Dryland with Coach Laura – bring those tennis!

W (8/31) -- 6:30 – 8P , MANDATORY PRACTICE – Turn in your club attendance sheets – Suit distribution. Short team meeting prior to the start of practice.

Th (9/1) -- Meet: Bus departs 2:15 - 2:30p from PHS (@ CORONADO / EL DORADO POOL Map Link: http://bit.ly/pgWQVG) 4P start time

F (9/2) -- 6:30 – 8P

Dive Practices: PV Park Pool

M-W (8/29 -8/31)-- 4-6P

TH (9/1) -- Meet: Still awaiting confirmation details from the Coronado coaching staff.

F (9/2) -- 4-6P

NOT RIDING THE BUS HOME FROM THE MEET?

If your child will not be riding the bus home from the meet on Thursday, a parent needs to email the Athletic Director’s office: cnewland@pvlearners.net by Wednesday 2p. They did say that if you don’t get that info in by then, they may be able to work something out, but they may not. If you don’t want to take the chance, be sure to get that email in excusing your child on time.

REMINDER:

BBQ PARTY @ LA PORTE’S before practice on Monday September 5^th. 4-6P

5453 E. Danbury Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Map Link: http://bit.ly/nUo1A6

****Also note for the swimmers/divers to bring a t-shirt to tie dye at the bbq.****

CALENDAR CHANGE:

Wolves Invitational originally scheduled for Sept. 10 is now on the 13^th / 14^th for the divers depending on gender. September 17^th (I know, Homecoming dance ) for the swimmers. More details to come.

Location: Chandler High School Aquatic Center.

350 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ

Map Link: http://bitly.com/WolvesInvite

FOR NEW SWIMMERS / DIVERS – meet at PHS to catch the bus. The coaches can specify where on campus you need to be, so ask them tomorrow at the Mandatory meeting. Parents – if you want to attend the meet, you will need to drive. The map links are on the calendar that was provided at the team meeting. I have attached an updated calendar with this email.

The Athletic Director is working on providing adequate transportation for the entire team as our team has potentially grown larger than what 1 bus can handle. That being said, he has confirmed that it is acceptable if you as a PARENT want to drive your child TO and FROM a meet, you can opt to do that- BUT – you must send him and email stating what you are doing. NO KIDS ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE TO AND FROM A MEET PER LIABILITY ISSUES. If you decide to do this during the season, please follow these guidelines:

Send an email to Corey Newland the Athletic Director to: cnewland@pvlearners.net by Wednesday before a meet by 2p. You must also CC the coaches on this email so they are aware your child will not be on the bus. Their emails are as follows:

Coach Josh coachjosh.tayrien@gmail.com

Coach Laura spinnme38@yahoo.com

Coach Kelly gr8teacher@cox.net

FINALLY:

$200 District Fee Payments are ready to be accepted. Unfortunately, the online process is not up and running. Payment will need to be in the form of a check made out to Pinnacle High School and brought to the Athletic Director’s office and given to Louise Gilbert the AD Secretary by September 7. Be sure to note your child and swim / dive in the memo line.

Remember to turn this in with the tax credit form

http://www.pvschools.net/pdfs/TaxCredit_Flyer.pdf

Suits are in – to be distributed at Mandatory practice.

Caps – still awaiting delivery.

T-shirts are delayed a little and will be in around Sept. 8^th. We will let you know when they come in.

Thank you and have a great week!

Wendy Quinonez

PHS Swim & Dive Booster

623-326-8223

First Team Dinner at Upper Crust - September 8th

2011-08-21T07:38:00.002-07:00

Mark your calendar
September 8th after we crush Horizon, team dinner at Upper Crust
20235 N. Cave Creek Road # 111 Phoenix, AZ 85024

This is an easy way to raise funds for the team. Come eat and they will give a percentage back to the team. Invite friends and family!

Welcome Back to PHS Swim & Dive Team 2011-2012

2011-07-31T19:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back to PHS Swim & Dive Team 2011-2012

I hope your summers were restful and eventful, but it’s that time of year again. Are you ready? Let’s go!

COACHING STAFF CHANGES

We have been very fortunate to have great coaching, but as all things do, the coaching staff is changing this year. Here is the announcement regarding our Head Coach we received through club swim:

We are sad to announce that Coach Mike will be moving to the metro Atlanta area to join the Chattahoochee Gold coaching staff. While we are sad to see Coach Mike go, we are also excited for him and this great opportunity that came looking for him.

When Mike took over the Senior Program at Swim Neptune it was little more than a high school group without any Sectional level qualifiers. In three and a half years Mike grew the team to include 16 Sectional qualifiers this past season. He helped to create a foundation of excellence within Swim Neptune for our older swimmers to reach the highest levels of our sport. Coach Joe Johnson has been working closely with Coach Mike over the past season and knows all the kids in the group very well. We anticipate a very smooth transition as Joe Johnson takes over the Senior Group at the JCC.

Mike has been an incredible coach and addition to PHS. We are all very sad to see him go. Best wishes to you Mike!!!! We Love You!

Pinnacle has also hired a new Athletic Director who has been great to talk with so far and very responsive. As of now, we currently have a teacher representative who happens to be the parent of one of our incoming freshman this year, Mrs. Kelly Roman. We are excited to have her as a new addition to the team. She is eager to get moving and set the wheels in motion. Welcome Mrs. Roman!

There are currently postings for the Head Coach and Assistant Coach. Due to changes in coaching staff, practice times are TBA. As soon as we know, we will let you know as well as the day to begin practices and where.

ANNUAL TEAM MEETING - POTLUCK

We are requiring that the swimmers/divers participate in this meeting this year in addition to the parents. We have felt the kids have not been as connected with the inner workings of the team as would be beneficial, so this is a great opportunity to create community prior to the start of meets etc.

When: August 14, 1p to 3p

Where: Aviano Community Center – Banquet Room - 3935 E. Rough Rider Road ( From Desert Ridge: Deer Valley Rd west to Aviano Way – head north to round-about. )

What to Bring:

Physical Form – completed by your doctor (see previous post)

Parent Consent Form (see previous post)

1 Case of water (qualifies you for the raffle) – for meets

1 package of non perishable snacks – for meets

1 check $200 – made out to PVUSD – District Fee

1 check $125 – made out to PHS Swim & Dive ( this is the booster fee which covers team suit, team t-shirt, swim cap, end of season banquet fee)

THIS IS A 10% REDUCTION IN FEES FROM LAST YEAR!!! YIPPEE!

POTLUCK BY LAST NAMES: (this is in between meals, so light snacks is plenty)

A-D – PAPER PRODUCTS (PLATES, NAPKINS, CUPS, SILVERWARE)

E-M – DRINKS

N-Z – FOOD ITEM OF YOUR CHOICE

COMMUNICATION:

Via Email

Via Email to Text

Blog: http://phsswimdive.blogspot.com

Facebook Group: Pinnacle Swim & Dive 2011-2012 / http://www.facebook.com/groups/133496133389770/

It is your responsibility to check the communications sent regularly and respond accordingly. Clear communication helps everyone involved and keeps the boat sailing smoothly.

SENIORS

Photos for Senior Slideshow are due by September 1, 2011. Please send them to: http://gallery.me.com/iswimback#gallery . Once on the webpage, click on your NAME, then UPLOAD, fill in the information, CHOOSE FILES, good to go!

****Please do not email us photos!!! This is the preferred method of receiving photos! THANK YOU!****

If you have any questions, please send them to wendyq@q.com. Please DO NOT Reply to All. This can be very disruptive for many.

If you know anyone who may be thinking about joining Swim & Dive this year, please forward this info onto them.

If you haven’t done so already, please send me the following:

Swimmer/Diver Name

Cell Phone

Cell Phone Provider (for the email to text function – works best for the kids)

Address

Parents – cells – emails

Thank you everyone!!

I will keep you posted to any changes and updates. According to AIA, we are supposed to begin practices on the 8^th, but that is contingent upon other things that need to be sorted first – so tentatively – practice begins on the 8^th.

Have a great rest of your weekend!!!

Wendy Quinonez

623-326-8223

Things To Do To Get Ready For Swim Season

2011-06-17T08:45:00.005-07:00

In order to be eligible to swim you must have all of your athletic documentation submitted to the Pinnacle High School Athletic Office prior to the first practice.

Required documents:

1. Parent Consent Form (complete both forms)
http://www.pvschools.net/athletics/pdfs/Athletic_Informed_consent.pdf
http://www.pvschools.net/athletics/pdfs/Consent_Emergency_Care.pdf

2. Physical form completed by your doctor
http://www.pvschools.net/athletics/pdfs/PhsExam_AIA_15.7_1112.pdf

3. First time athletes and Parent/guardians must watch an informed consent video and power point presentation (good for four years), to become acquainted with the policies and procedures regarding sports participation
http://www.pvschools.net/athletics/Informed_Consent/informedConsent.html.

Equipment:

Swimmers will be required to provide their own practice suit, cap and goggles.

Fees:

The fee to participate in athletics is $200.

This PVUSD fee is the same for each sport; the maximum fee for a family during the school year is $400. Tax Credit money may be used to pay athletic fees.
Boster Fee: TBD

PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE THIS SUMMER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Google Calendar

2011-05-15T11:25:00.002-07:00

If you have a google calendar, your can add
PinnacleSwimandDive
to your calendar.

We just put up next year's calendar (tentative)

Cell Phone Numbers Needed

2011-04-19T13:08:00.001-07:00

Hi There!

Please email Wendy your cell# and service provider? She is working on converting email to text for easier and quicker access to information. Some of you she already have cell#s for, but please confirm your cell # and provider anyway.

For the swimmers/divers who are new to the team for next year (it would be great if everyone would verify the following information too), please provide me with the following information:

Parents Names

Parents Cell Phones

Parents Cell Providers

Mailing Address

Parents email addresses

Swimmer Name

Swimmer Cell phone

Swimmer Cell phone provider

Swimmer Email

Thanks!

wendyq@q.com

Wendy Quinonez

JAMBA CARDS & MONEY ARE DUE -- MONDAY - APRIL 18TH

2011-04-17T15:54:00.000-07:00

All monies and left over cards are due MONDAY, APRIL 18th. Please turn in your cards BEFORE school in the Administration Building. I MUST receive everything back as I have to turn in the money and remaining cards to Jamba. If you are unable to return these items on Monday morning, it is your responsibility to contact me and make other arrangements by call / text me at 623-326-8223

Wendy Quinonez

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

2011-03-17T06:41:00.000-07:00

HI EVERYONE!

I have been using a new communication tool to jumpstart our fundraising, but it seems some of you aren’t opening the emails. Please check to make sure none of them have been dumped into junk mail etc… The Subject line will always reference PHS Swim & Dive.

We are getting our fundraising underway to keep from adding to the already jam-packed hectic fall swim season. We are attempting to near our fundraising goal of $6000 before the season begins, but it is going to require the cooperation of everyone. I have received a question regarding why we need to fundraise so much money. This is money above and beyond what the district fee and booster fee pays for. Here is what the money is intended for:

· 4 invites = $1600

· Season Slide show DVD at the End of Season Banquet for everyone

· Senior gifts – towels & roses

· Fun T-Shirt – for the t-shirt party (shirt and supplies)

· Sweats – top & bottom

· Additional shade structures – we have used the team tent, the Reinstein’s tent and our tent. We feel that our tents have and will continue to take quite a beating and we would like to preserve them. The team could use additional shade beyond the one tent that belongs to the team.

· Coaches lunches at the invites

· 1 Team picture for each swimmer / diver

· (This is all based on an approximation of 50 swimmers/divers)

We have allowed for a little extra in the event of changes in pricing and to help build up the account.

As many of you know, the costs (district fee $200 and Booster fee) at the beginning of the season can be difficult especially in the economy of the last few years. These are all expenses in addition to those costs. This has been done in an effort to be sensitive to everyone’s finances. The season is quick and robust. There always seems to be additional expenses throughout. Hopefully this will help enable each swimmer / diver to participate without finances being a barrier; however, in order for everyone to benefit we need everyone’s participation.

We have a variety of fundraisers to encourage team building, unity and quick money. The quicker we make our goal, the quicker we can finish up the fundraising.

The first 2 fundraisers are beginning today:

SEE DETAILS BELOW. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, BE SURE TO RSVP TO THESE ACTIVITIES!!!

A link below will take you to a video of the Spring/Summer Collection to get an idea of what the styles are.

Click Here: http://stylewatch.stelladot.com/content/videos/

REMINDER!!!!!! TODAY!!!
STELLA & DOT FUNDRAISER

What: Stella & Dot Fundraiser - Open House Style - Come and go as you please.
When: Thursday, March 17 and Saturday, March 19
Time: 3pm to 8pm - to accommodate different practice schedules & 9a to Noon
Where: 22515 N. 39th Terrace Phoenix, AZ 85050 - In Aviano
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=22515+N.+39th+Terrace+Phoenix,+AZ+85050&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=22515+N+39th+Terrace,+Phoenix,+AZ+85050&gl=us&ei=zx91TdOoCY6isAOzhaDICw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ8gEwAA

I will be donating 50% of my commission directly back to PHS Swim & Dive to kickoff our fundraisers and to work towards our goal of $6000 this year. Please RSVP by replying to this message and let me know if you will be in attendance.

You can check out the products in advance at: http://www.stelladot.com/wendyq. If you are unable to make it that day, but still want to contribute to the fundraiser, you can call me and I will work directly with you, or you can go to my website http://www.stelladot.com/wendyq, click on find your hostess, enter in the LAST name - PHS. Click on the host, click continue and shop away. Shipping is a flat $5.95 regardless of the amount you purchase and will be shipped immediately following processing of your order to the address you specify. You don't have to wait to have your items shipped to you until the trunk show is closed out. This should be fun and simple. Mother's Day is around the corner, so this is a great opportunity to take care of gifts as well. Everything comes in adorable packaging and you can add a message to the recipient.
PLEASE RSVP BY REPLYING TO THIS EMAIL. THANK YOU!

JAMBA JUICE IS BACK!
This fundraiser is just like the last one with a couple of changes. Instead of tear off coupons, they have come out with a punch card which includes 8 Buy 1 Get 1 Free punches.
Cost: $10 a card
Profit to us: $5 a card
Expiration: 4/2012
Since the monies raised will benefit every swimmer and diver, we are asking everyone's participation in selling a minimum of 5 cards.
Want to Sell More?

Be entered into a drawing for $15 iTunes cards - 3 chances to win!

Sell an additional 5 cards = 1 entry into the drawing
Sell an additional 10 cards = 2 entries etc..

High Seller Reward: the swimmer or diver with the highest number of punch cards sold will receive $30 iTunes card and $50 retail credit with Stella & Dot!

Committees

How do you want to participate this year?

We have many committees to choose from and could use your help in staffing them up. Please reply to this email with your selections.
Fundraising - Chair - Reinstein's
Boots & Heels Basket - Chair - Amy Janetsky
End of Year Banquet - Chair - Debbie Beaman
Photographers - Chair - ?
Senior Recognition Night - Chair - Senior Parent?
Community Service - Chair - ?
Officials / Timers / Starter - Home Meets & Invitationals - Chair - ?
Meet Set up & Breakdown - Chair - ?
Water / Snacks / Food - Invitationals - Chair - ?
Pasta Party - Chair or Home Volunteered - ?

In the Fall...

TEAM YARD SALE - DATE TBD

2 years ago, we had a very successful yard sale for the team. So it's time to put on our wading boots and venture into those corners of our homes we don't dare go every day. Time to clean out the house and make some money. The sale will be held in the fall at the Quinonez's home: 22515 N. 39th Terrace Phoenix, AZ 85050. Details on how to drop off your items to come.

THANKS EVERYONE!!! PLEASE REPLY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!!!

Wendy Quinonez

SAVE THE DATE & FUNDRAISERS

2011-03-11T15:40:00.001-07:00

SAVE THE DATE!

STELLA & DOT FUNDRAISER

What: Stella & Dot Fundraiser - Open House Style - Come and go as you please.
When: Thursday, March 17
Time: 3pm to 8pm - to accommodate different practice schedules
Where: 22515 N. 39th Terrace Phoenix, AZ 85050 - In Aviano
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=22515+N.+39th+Terrace+Phoenix,+AZ+85050&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=22515+N+39th+Terrace,+Phoenix,+AZ+85050&gl=us&ei=zx91TdOoCY6isAOzhaDICw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ8gEwAA

I will be donating 50% of my commission directly back to PHS Swim & Dive to kickoff our fundraisers and to work towards our goal of $6000 this year. I will be sending out an electronic invitation as well as a postcard reminder. Please RSVP to Wendy.

You can check out the products in advance at: http://www.stelladot.com/wendyq. If you are unable to make it that day, but still want to contribute to the fundraiser, you can call me and I will work directly with you, or you can go to my website http://www.stelladot.com/wendyq, click on find your hostess, enter in the LAST name - PHS. Click on the host, click continue and shop away. Shipping is a flat $5.95 regardless of the amount you purchase and will be shipped immediately following processing of your order to the address you specify. You don't have to wait to have your items shipped to you until the trunk show is closed out. This should be fun and simple. Mother's Day is around the corner, so this is a great opportunity to take care of gifts as well. Everything comes in adorable packaging and you can add a message to the recipient.

PLEASE RSVP BY REPLYING TO THIS EMAIL. THANK YOU!

JAMBA JUICE IS BACK!

This fundraiser is just like the last one with a couple of changes. Instead of tear off coupons, they have come out with a punch card which includes 8 Buy 1 Get 1 Free punches.
Cost: $10 a card
Profit to us: $5 a card
Expiration: 4/2012

Since the monies raised will benefit every swimmer and diver, we are asking everyone's participation in selling a minimum of 5 cards.

Want to Sell More?

Be entered into a drawing for $15 iTunes cards - 3 chances to win!

Sell an additional 5 cards = 1 entry into the drawing
Sell an additional 10 cards = 2 entries etc..

High Seller Reward: the swimmer or diver with the highest number of punch cards sold will receive $30 iTunes card and $50 retail credit with Stella & Dot!

Committees

How do you want to participate this year?

We have many committees to choose from and could use your help in staffing them up. Please let Wendy know your selections.

Fundraising - Chair - Reinstein's
Boots & Heels Basket - Chair - Amy Janetsky
End of Year Banquet - Chair - Debbie Beaman
Photographers - Chair - ?
Senior Recognition Night - Chair - Senior Parent?
Community Service - Chair - ?
Officials / Timers / Starter - Home Meets & Invitationals - Chair - ?
Meet Set up & Breakdown - Chair - ?
Water / Snacks / Food - Invitationals - Chair - ?
Pasta Party - Chair or Home Volunteered - ?

In the Fall...

TEAM YARD SALE - DATE TBD

Working out technical errors

2011-02-28T06:47:00.001-07:00

Need to work out the margins - Thanks Wendy for a great update!

WELCOME TO PHS SWIM & DIVE 2011!

2011-02-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

WELCOME
PHS Swim & Dive 2011!

Future Meet Schedule: COMING SOON!

Future Events Schedule: COMING SOON!

The Keys to Success

It's all in the communication and planning!

We are utilizing a new communication tool this year to help in disseminating information to team to keep everyone in the loop with as much advanced notice as possible. Keeping our contact information is up to date is crucial.

Please take a moment and unsubscribe if you are not coming back to the team for the 2011-2012 season. You will be missed!
If you are planning on coming back, please reply to this email and provide us with a valid mailing address for potential mailings.
Please forward this email to anyone you know who is thinking about joining the team for next season so they are in the loop. All they have to do is subscribe at the bottom.
You can forward this email to any friends and family who like to be kept in the loop to make communication easier between you and them. It will be great for upcoming Fundraisers!

These email newsletters will be the primary form of communication, however, we have a couple of other options also. So don't worry if your email stops working or you accidentally delete one.

These newsletters will automatically post to our Facebook Fan Page - Pinnacle High School Swim and Dive in the search bar on FB.
Click on our logo in the top left corner of this newsletter and it will take you to our blog where all of this information is reposted. Thanks to the Reinsteins!

I have already met with the captains and we are all super excited for this upcoming year. We are looking to accomplish a few things this year:

Greater team unity and bonding!
Weekly connection time!
Greater communication!
Fundraising of $6000! Wait...what? That's right! We are looking to fundraise $6000 to help with some of the costs throughout the year. We want to do everything we can to help the team prosper and be respectful of your budgets. As far as we are concerned, every little bit helps! Stay tuned for upcoming fundraisers. We are getting started right away to spread it all out. Watch for a Save The Date for Stella & Dot!

Committees

To be determined before summer break.

In an effort to kick off the new season with as much leg work done as possible, we want to get our committees staffed and up and running asap. If you are interested in helping with a committee or chairing one, please reply with your interests and/or ideas & best phone number to reach you at. We are always looking to streamline our processes and keep things efficient and fun for everyone! Bring it on!

Examples of some of our committees:
Fundraising - Chair - Reinstein's
Boots & Heels Basket - Chair - Amy Janetsky
End of Year Banquet - Chair - Debbie Beaman? Please, please, please ;-) Debbie!
Photographers - Chair - ?
Senior Recognition Night - Chair - Senior Parent?
Community Service - Chair - ?
Officials / Timers / Starter - Home Meets & Invitationals - Chair - ?
Meet Set up & Breakdown - Chair - ?
Water / Snacks / Food - Invitationals - Chair - ?
Pasta Party - Chair or Home Volunteered - ?

Stella & Dot Fundraiser

50% Back to the team!!!

I will be sending out a Save the Date and mailing postcards to all of you for this upcoming fundraiser, so I really need your mailing address. I will be donating 50% of my commission back to the team. That can be a lot of money towards our goal of $6000 for the year. I will host the trunk show at my home for you to come and touch, feel and try on the jewelry. It is Open House style so come and go as your schedule allows. If you are unable to make the date and time, you can go to my website listed on the Save the Date and order directly from the website while choosing Mackenzie Quinonez as the host of the show so your purchases go towards the total for PHS Swim & Dive.

Options to extend the potential earnings: book a trunk show of your own, I will come and do the trunk show for you, your friends and family, and will donate 50% of my commissions from your shows back to the team. Let's all work together to raise some money for the team and have fun while doing it!

REMINDER:

Reply with your mailing address,
forward this to friends and family,
send us your committee interests & ideas,
and look for your Stella & Dot
Save the Date in your inbox
from wendyq@q.com.

Swim & Dive Slide Show

2010-11-16T12:17:00.002-07:00

Thank you so much for a beautiful event yesterday to Debbie Beaman and her committee! It was such a great location and the amenities were top notch. Thank you for all of your hard work ladies!

Slide Show DVDs:

If you are interested in purchasing a DVD which should include both slide shows and the videos for $5, please reply to me asap to let me know so we can give a final count to make the copies. Check the lists below to make sure I have your name down as ordered and / or paid.

Ordered & Paid

Peters

Whitten (2)

Dietz

Bearden

Valsvik

Janetsky

Rivara

Tedesco

Milligan

Cullumber

Thompson

Calabrese

Campbell

Lambard

Cardini

Reinstein

McLees

James (2)

Greenberg

Morse

Ordered but not Paid

Wieland

Fleming

Pacifico

If I am missing you and you have told me you want a video, I am very sorry. Please let me know again.

You can meet Kenzie at lunch on Thursday in Mrs. LaPorte’s office (by the front office). If that doesn’t work for you, please let me know and we can make other arrangements.

Thank you!

Wendy Quinonez

BANQUET R.S.V.P.

2010-11-04T06:33:00.001-07:00

JUST A REMINDER!

On Friday November 5th from 7am to 7:30 am I will be at Pinnacle High School to collect any RSVP'S for the Swim and Dive Banquet.

I have to give final count to the restaurant by the end of the day Friday.

These are the families that have RSVP.

PACIFICO- 2 family members

FLEMING- 1 family member

RIVARA- 2 family members

DECKER- 1 family member

VALSVIK- 1 family member

JAMES - 3 family members

GOLL- 1 family member

THOMPSON- 3 family members

TUEFEL- 2 family members

PETERS- 3 family members

ZJAJO- 3 family members

HEAD- 3 family members

WHITTEN- 3 family members

MC LEES- 2 family members

TOPP- 1 family member

TEDESCO- 2 family members

ANDERSON- 1 family member

WIELAND- 2 family members

LAPORTE- 3 family members

QUENNEVILLE- 1 family member

RYAN- 3 family members

CALABRESE- 2 family members

JANETSKY- 2 family members

MILLIGAN- 2 family members

JONES- 4 family members

REINSTEIN- 1 family member

CULLUMBER- 4 family members

If for some reason, you can't make it on Friday or your not sure yet about going, please let me know.

Remember that coaches and athletes are paid for.

Thanks to everyone for all your help and support.

Debbie

STATE DIVER and STATE UPDATE

2010-11-04T06:29:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Kendall Valsvik on qualifying for the Diving State Championships!! Our divers had a great season, keep up the hard work in the off season and we’ll make another run at State next year.

Tomorrow the Pinnacle Administration has asked us to have the athletes excused at 9:12 am instead of 9:30 am as planned. It is a advisement day so all classes are shortened. Please meet outside of Marty’s office and try to keep the noise down to a dull roar while we wait for our bus. Prior to getting on the bus I will be handing out badges for all athletes that must be worn at all times at the meet. Bring your badge with you to the blocks or the diving boards and leave it with whatever clothes you bring up there with you. DO NOT LOSE YOUR BADGE! They will ask you to leave the deck and you may not be able to get to you event on time. Please bring warm clothes to help stay warm when not competing. There will be a cooler of water, please stay hydrated. The meet, once under way, will take around 3-4 hours. Please make sure you have something to snack on during that time. Please leave all jewelry at home, we do not want to have to bust out the tool kit to help take something off at the state meet. Also please take your time shaving tonight.

Let’s be ready to finish out our season with some great performances!

Michael Wardwell

Pinnacle Swim and Dive

602-803-3692

MONEY and More

2010-11-02T05:13:00.000-07:00

Collection of Banquet forms and monies:

Mackenzie will be at Mrs. LaPorte’s office at 7:15am Tuesday (11/2) morning. Her number is 480-278-9028. Text her so you can connect in the morning.

ANY UNPAID BALANCES: PLEASE NOTE

Reminder to all that if you paid a partial installment of dues at the beginning of the season, i will need the rest (bring to banquet or leave at PHS for kelly laporte at the career & counseling office)

Also, if you have any unpaid invocies or reimbursements, bring those to the banquet, as I will have the club checkbook that night to settle open invoices.

Todd LaPorte

TEAM PHOTOS FROM THE SEASON

I have received several emails regarding the photos captured throughout the season. There will be a slideshow of a compilation of the photos playing at the banquet. There will also be a Senior Slideshow as well. If you are interested in having the photos from slideshow itself, we will have order forms at the banquet if you would like to order a DVD. The cost is $5 per DVD. They will be sent out for copying after the banquet and we have a complete count as to how many need to be made. It will take anywhere from 3-4 weeks.

Thank you!

Weekly Update

2010-11-01T11:18:00.000-07:00

FROM MRS. LAPORTE:

1. I will be ordering Blimpie Box lunches for State Prelims, Thursday 11/4

$7 for 6 in or $10 for foot long. Mrs. LaPorte will be collecting orders in her office at school.

Orders & payment MUST be submitted by Tuesday, 11/2

2. Senior Scholarships - The PHS Swim & Dive Booster Club will be offering two $500 scholarships. Please submit a short essay on "How has your experience with Pinnacle Swim & Dive affected your high school career?" Mrs. LaPorte will be collecting essays in the college & career center. An independent group of Pinnacle Staff members will be judging the essays.

Deadline is Monday, Nov 8th. No later entries will be considered.

END OF SEASON BANQUET

MONIES ARE DUE TOMORROW – TUESDAY NOV. 2 TO MRS. BEAMAN OR MRS. QUINONEZ.

THANK YOU EVERYONE! GOOD LUCK TO OUR STATE QUALIFIERS!

MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK!

Thank you,

Wendy Quinonez

Cell: (623)-326-8223

Email: wendyquinonez@kw.com

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2010-11-01T10:40:00.028-07:00

Congratulations to all that competed Friday and/or Saturday. We had many great performances and at the PVUSD Championship meet the Girls team finished 1^st and the Boys team finished 2^nd. Great job all!!

Here is a list of who qualified for state by order of events:

Boys 200 Medley Relay:      Hunter Thompson, Jake Goll, Chad
                                                    Decker, Austin Tedesco (Alt. Charlie
                                                      Ryan, Pierre Lambard)

Girls 200 Medley Relay:      Brianna Bearden, Sabrina Morse,
                                                      Kacey Milligan, Jenny LaPorte
                                                      (Alt. Krista Goll, Kendra Griffin,
                                                  Amy Peters, Andi Teufel)

Girls 200 Free: Krista Goll

Boys 200 IM: Jake Goll

Girls 200 IM: Amy Peters, Kacey Milligan

Girls 50 Free: Jenny LaPorte

Girls 100 Fly: Kendra Griffin, Amy Peters

Boys 100 Free: Hunter Thompson

Girls 500 Free: Kacey Milligan, Kendra Griffin,
Brianna Bearden, Krista Goll

Boys 200 Free Relay:            Hunter Thompson, Jake Goll, Charlie
                                                  Ryan, Austin Tedesco
                                                        (Alt. Pierre Lambard, Chad Decker)

Girls 200 Free Relay:             Jenny LaPorte, Amy Peters,
                                                    Kendra Griffin, Krista Goll
                                                  (Alt. Andi Teufel, Olivia Whitten,
                                                       Brianna Bearden)

Boys 100 Back: Hunter Thompson

Girls 100 Back: Jenny LaPorte, Brianna Bearden

Boys 100 Breast: Jake Goll, Chad Decker

Girls 400 Free Relay:             Kendra Griffin, Krista Goll, Kacey
                                                Milligan, Amy Peters
                                                        (Alt. Jenny LaPorte, Brianna
                                                        Bearden, Olivia Whitten, Andi Teufel)

Congratulations to all!!

Michael Wardwell

Pinnacle Swim & Dive

602-803-3692

Weekly Update

2010-10-18T16:05:00.003-07:00

UPCOMING EVENTS:

PASTA PARTY – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 6:30P-8:30P

Our annual pasta party will be held at the home of Hunter Thompson:

THOMPSON ADDRESS: 23188 N. 79th Way Scottsdale AZ 85255 Link to map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&expIds=17259,26637,26992&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=38&q=23188+N.+79th+Way+Scottsdale+AZ+85255&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=23188+N+79th+Way,+Scottsdale,+AZ+85255&gl=us&ei=Y8u9TM7CBIm4sAPyhpGiDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBIQ8gEwAA

You can also google map from your location if that is better for you.

THANKS AGAIN THOMPSONS!

This is a potluck and will require the participation of everyone. See below to determine what you need to bring. We will start on time, so please do not be late. Last year we had some issues with kids not showing on time. We are cancelling practice this night so on time arrival won’t be an issue. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this issue.

LAST NAMES: ITEMS:

A thru D Pasta dish

E thru H Salad

J thru M Bread

P thru S Desserts

T thru Z Drinks / Ice

***We will have around 60 people so be sure to bring enough***

We are asking that EVERYONE help in the clean up from the evening. The Thompsons are graciously offering up their home, so we need to be respectful and leave it in the condition we find it in.

CALLING ALL JUNIORS!!!!

If you are a junior and know you will be returning to the Swim & Dive Team next year, you may want to consider placing yourself in the running for CAPTAINS. Coach Mike is changing the way we have traditionally done this in the past. He will be reading essays you write with no names on them to determine who will be taking on the roles of Captain next year. He alone will make the decisions. If you are interested, please write an essay describing the following:

1. Why is swim important to you?

2. How has high school swim impacted you in the last 3 years?

3. What leadership qualities do you possess?

4. If you are chosen as a captain, how will you help to make next year a success?

5. What ideas do you have for next year?

6. If there is anything else you would like to add to this list of questions, please do so.

DEADLINE: Please turn in your essays to Wendy Quinonez wendyq@q.com by the Pasta Party via email.

***VERY IMPORTANT*** Captain is not a title. Captain is a position of leadership, responsibility and influence. If you feel you are not up to taking on the responsibility of leadership, carefully consider whether this is right for you or not. Coach Mike is only considering those of you who are ready to step up to the job. You will begin your leadership role as soon as the current season ends. You will be critical in shaping the next season.

MANDATORY PRACTICE – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 (REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL DAY)

SWIM MEET – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 @ PV POOL VS. NORTH CANYON (SWIM & DIVE)

Meet starts @ 4p.

MESA INVITE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 @ 7AM – @ KINO MESA POOL (SWIM & DIVE)

More info to come.

DISTRICT MEET – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 @ 4:30P @ MOON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB (SWIM & DIVE)

LAST CHANCE MEET – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 @ BROPHY SPORTS CAMPUS (SWIM ONLY)

END OF SEASON BANQUET - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 1:30P - 3:30P / MAGGIANO’S

There is an invitation to follow. All swimmers/divers are covered in their booster fee. If you would like to attend the banquet, the cost is $25 per person. Registration and payment information to come.

BOOTS & HEELS

Hi, everyone, tomorrow will be the last mandatory practice before the donations for the Boots and Heels basket need to be turned in to the committee. I will plan on being on deck tomorrow before and after practice to accept any donations. Thank you to all of you who have donated so far. We have received some great donations. If you would still like to participate, we would appreciate any contribution. As little as $5.00 per swimmer adds up when combined. If you miss this opportunity, contributions can be given to my daughter, Megan, at the meet on Wednesday otherwise, you can contact me to arrange a drop-off. Have a great day, Amy Janetsky

FUNDRAISING:

CAR WASH

To everyone who participated, a HUGE THANK YOU! To those of you who put in the time for the entire day, SUPER HUGE THANK YOU! Thank you to Debbie Beaman, Stephen Quinonez, Tatum Quinonez and Ken Reinstein for all of your hard work-ing, top of the SUV reach-ing, Beverly Hillbilly Packing the Car-ing, waving the signs and scream-ing and supporting the team like crazy! We all owe them a HUGE thanks for their efforts! We had a successful day and so far have made $510.65!!! If anyone has any presold ticket money outstanding, please bring it to the Mandatory practice on Tuesday.

All of the baked goods were incredible! There are many creative people out there!

We were surprised to find out many of the kids didn’t know how to wash cars. Well, parents… now they do!! They had a ton of fun and it all shows in the pictures Kenzie uploaded to FB yesterday. Let’s just say there was a lot of soap and water being flung around. I’m sure some pics will make the cut for the slide show at the end of season banquet.

Items left at the car wash:

Various Towels – they will be washed and ready to be claimed on Tues. at practice.

1 pr. Blue Old Navy flip flops

TASTI D LITE

We made $40.50 which wasn’t bad for a last minute setup. The folks at TDL were extremely gracious and made this experience very simple and cooperative. Thank you to TDL and everyone who attended. We will certainly do this one again in the future.

Thank you!

Wendy Quinonez

UPDATE FROM WENDY

2010-10-14T07:12:00.002-07:00

TODAY’S MEET

Well it was a turn of events, but we all made the best of it and it was great that everyone had the chance to swim today. I especially enjoyed Chad Decker’s back stroke while doing breast stroke kick. Very nice! This team is definitely not devoid of humor! Pierre – you lead a mean cheer by the way! Great team spirit and togetherness. Thank you for showing what a great team you are!

SENIOR RECOGNITION

The Senior Recognition ceremony went beautifully and was so well organized! Thank you to Peggy Ryan and Jodi Goll for your efforts and anyone else who helped with this endeavor. The towels and signs were great and the kids’ bios were a lot of fun to hear about. Thank you to Siera and Lucy for emceeing the event. We all appreciated the opportunity to honor our seniors this year. We wish you all the best of luck in your futures. Make the most of it because life moves way too fast! Before you know it, you will be attending your Senior’s recognition nights. It’s hard to believe for you, but the parents know exactly what I mean. Congratulations to you all!

PIZZA PARTY RESULTS

We netted $75.94 from the pizza party. Not bad! Thank you everyone for your participation and support of your team!

TASTI D LITE RESULTS

TBD – They were very appreciative of our support of them and we are of their support of us. I think they will be a great relationship for the future. Thank you again for your support.

PHS SWIM & DIVE WINDOW DECALS

I have 5 left. First come first served if you would like them.

CAR WASH

Thank you to the extra people who have signed up. We are looking good for Saturday. Please remember to bring a Halloween themed baked good to the car wash for the bake sale portion. If you aren’t participating in the car wash, please bring your baked good to practice on Friday and I will pick it up there. If you are at neither, please bring your baked good to the office at school Friday morning and I will pick them up there, but please let me know so I know who to expect to pick up from.

For those of you with the tickets for preselling, please sell them for $5 each. Your client will bring them to the car wash to redeem them for services. Please turn in your money to me on Friday night at practice or at the Car Wash Saturday. If you are at neither, you can turn in your money at the front office Friday morning along with the baked goods. Again, please let me know so I know who to expect to collect money from.

For tickets that go unsold, please turn those in as well.

SENIOR SLIDE SHOW

For those of you Seniors who have not turned in your photos for the Senior Slide Show, it is IMPERATIVE that those pics get turned in VERY SOON. The end of the season is right around the corner and slide shows need to be put together soon so we may have the opportunity to have copies made for you. If we run out of time, no copies will be made possible. Thank you for your understanding!

PASTA PARTY

We will have information forthcoming on the pasta party. Please be checking for that information so you know what to contribute to the party. We will be having the party on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Practice is cancelled that day for you to rest and to have time for the party. More information will be coming!

Please be in communication with me so I know what I will need to collect and when.

Thank you everyone!

Make it a great week,

Wendy Quinonez

623-326-8223

Weekly Update

2010-10-11T17:40:00.000-07:00

MANDATORY PRACTICE: Tuesday, October 12, 2010

SPOOKTACULAR: Saturday, October 9, 2010

SPOOKTACULAR WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED!!!

CAR WASH UPDATE: Saturday, October 16, 2010

Thank you to Debbie Beaman for advertising our Car Wash in the AZ Republic this Thursday!!! She is also trying to get a news station to come and broadcast from our car wash this Saturday! Keep your fingers crossed!

We will be supplying candy for early trick-or-treating, bake sale items and face painting. We have had many parents offer up support, however, we need the swimmers/divers to participate. Volunteers are in great need:

So far, the volunteers are:

9:30 – 11:45a

Miranda Quenneville

Mackenzie Quinonez

11:45 – 2p

Shelby Head

Megan Janetsky

Ben Jones (after PSAT)

Mackenzie Quinonez

Obviously, this is not enough kids for the car wash and of course we realize the PSAT is the same morning. We need your reponses ASAP. It is important that we make this a successful fundraiser. We have to replenish our accounts of what we are using this year for items beyond what is paid for with the booster fee . If we don’t, it will make things more difficult as we move on in years and it will then require parents pay more money. The time slots are only 2 hours and 15 minutes. Between all of us, we can have a much better showing than this. Help out your team please! Please RSVP – ASAP!

SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT & SWIM MEET

This week’s swim meet is this Wednesday, October 13 – HOME MEET!!!

Info. from Peggy Ryan regarding Senior Recognition Night:

In less than one week PHS Swim & Dive will celebrate their seniors with a special recognition ceremony. The start time is 3:30pm sharp on deck at our home meet at PV pool on Wednesday, Oct 13th. I'm happy to report all senior biographies have been received. In addition to reading their bios, seniors will be presented with their senior gift. A huge thank you to Jodi Goll for purchasing towels and getting them monogrammed!! All at a cost of $17 per senior, $3 under our $20 budget. If you haven't paid yet, please bring your money to Wednesday's event. Checks should be made payable to Pinnacle Swim & Dive.

As of today, I have collected photos for the senior slide show from the following parents:

Goll

Ryan

Whitten

Lambard

Vaksvik

Please e-mail 5-7 photos of your child growing up (in jpeg format). There is no theme - just them from baby to present day. The deadline is October 20th. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this fun project.

Hope to see you all on Oct 13th!

Immediately following the meet, we will have Z Pizza and sodas available for the team.

The options are:

2 slices pizza & 1 soda /water $4.00

Cheese or pepperoni

Please email me your orders by Tuesday at Noon. We must give them 24 hours notice.

A HUGE thanks goes out to Peggy Ryan and Jodi Goll for spearheading this great event. Thank you ladies!

PASTA PARTY October 28, 2010 INFO TO COME! TBA!

END OF SEASON BANQUET

Where: Maggiano’s (Scottsdale Rd. & Frank Lloyd Wright)

When: Sunday, November 14, 2010

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Cost: $25 per person (Swimmers/Divers already covered in the Booster Fee)

Invitation and RSVPs to come.

Coach's Update

2010-10-04T12:39:00.010-07:00

Please note that there will be no practice this Friday, October 8^th, as previously stated on the calendar.

This week’s meet against St. Mary’s and Desert Mountain starts earlier in the day than our normal meets. Warm ups are scheduled to start at 12:00 pm with a 1:00 pm meet start. If you cannot miss whatever classes come after 11:30 am on Wednesday please let me know ASAP so I cannot enter you into the meet.

We have the following meets left on our schedule:

St. Mary’s / Desert Mountain 10/6 @ Brophy

Sandra Day O’Connor / Kingman 10/13 @ Home

North Canyon 10/20 @ PV Park (we are away)

Mesa Last Chance Invite 10/23 @ Kino Jr. High (Mesa, AZ)

PVUSD District Champs 10/29 @ Moon Valley Country Club

Last Chance meet 10/30 @ Brophy

AIA State Champs 11/4 & 11/6 @ Kino Jr. High (Mesa, AZ)

The season is wrapping up quickly. Please make sure you are taking care of yourselves both in the pool and out of the pool. The weather will start to get colder, hopefully. Please start wearing appropriate clothing to practice in order to stay warm.

Michael Wardwell

Pinnacle Swim & Dive

602-803-3692

Boots and Heals Donations

2010-10-02T17:09:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone, I thought I would send this reminder out this weekend in case you had some free time to shop for your contribution to our team basket. So far, I have received $125.00 in cash, 2 candles, a lotion/bath gift box from the Body Shop, a gift certificate to a nail salon, and a gift certificate to a hair salon. I have been promised but have not yet received a donation for a European facial as well. Other ideas might include a robe/slippers, other lotions, massage gift certificates, etc. This Tuesday is a mandatory practice, therefore I will be on deck before and at pick-up to accept any donations. If you are short on time, cash or check donations made out to me (Amy Janetsky) are just fine. I will do some shopping at the end of the month! I would like to have all donations in by Halloween. Also, we could use the donation of a basket to place all our items in! Thanks to those of you who have donated! Any questions, please contact me.

Have a great weekend, Amy Janetsky

Weekly Update

2010-09-29T13:22:00.005-07:00

Hi Everyone,

The dive team had a great time on Friday for the dive portion of the Brophy Invite. They also braved the heat, but had a good time. Thank you divers for all of your hard work and your representing Pinnacle. You are an integral part of this team.

The team had a great showing Saturday at the Brophy Invite with some absolutely fantastic swims by our team and others alike. It was a long, hot day, but the kids came through it admirably. Next year we will move the tents towards the grass under the trees to allow for more comfortable arrangements. The grass may end up being wet, so extra blankets and towels will be necessary, but it is better than the hot cool decking radiating heat. Congratulations team for the great Combined win.

Also thank you to all the parents who supplied the kids with food and water for the meet. We really appreciate it.

A little housekeeping note: When we are at meets in general, it is important that we show respect for the location we are visiting as well as the other members of the team and support staff. Please take care to clean up after yourselves. There was a huge mess to be cleaned up Saturday that everyone should have participated in, but only a few were left to take care of. We must all participate to help the team. Thank you for taking measures to create a better environment for everyone.

MEET THIS WEEK - THURSDAY

VS. CHAPPARAL @ CACTUS PARK

7202 E. Cactus Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&expIds=17259,26751,26780&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=32&q=7202+E.+Cactus+Road+Scottsdale,&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=7202+E+Cactus+Rd,+Scottsdale,+AZ+85260&gl=us&ei=3X2jTKiAKof0tgPphPCGAQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBMQ8gEwAA

This is a dual meet (Millenium has declined to participate in this meet), with Chapparal only.

****Message from the LaPortes: The Pinnacle Swim & Dive car decals have been found. If you attend the meet on Thursday, the decals will be passed out for FREE!! Be sure to be there to receive one.****

CAR WASH UPDATE

Thank you to those of you who have already responded to sign up for the car washes. We are having a change of plans. Coach Mike has informed us that he will be able to swim the whole team at the Last Chance Meet on the 30^th. We have cancelled the 9^th and 30^th and changed the date of the car washes to:

When: October 16 – SATURDAY

Where: Taco Bell @ Beardsley & Cave Creek by the Costco

Time: 9:30a to set up – 2ish depending on flow of business

Volunteer Time Slots:

9:30 – 11:45a

11:45– 2:00p

There is no swim event that day, so there should be fewer conflicts for people. Please respond asap to volunteer. Everyone should be able to help out in some way.

PRESELL CAR WASH TICKETS

THANK YOU to Mrs. Beaman who is making coupons for the car wash for each swimmer/diver to presell enabling the purchaser to turn in their coupon for a car wash on 16^th. The coupons are $5 each and we are asking each swimmer / diver to sell 5 coupons. As always, this is not Mandatory. The coupons will be available at the meet Thursday for pick up.

I have received several emails regarding the fundraising and what it is used for. We haven’t denoted anything specific for this fundraiser unlike Jamba Juice. Jamba was specifically for the kids to be able to get new team sweats this year without parents being asked to spend more money. However, there are many expenses the team incurs throughout the season that is not covered by our booster fees. We have accounts to take care of these expenses, but those accounts cannot be left depleted at the end of the season. It is necessary to replenish the accounts to ensure the future success of the team and our ability to meet the needs of the team without asking parents to incur more costs. If you have any more questions regarding the finances of the team, our Treasurer – Todd LaPorte laportefamily@cox.net will be able to further answer your questions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter.

BAKED GOODS

We are asking each family to donate one dozen cookies, cupcakes or whatever you would like to these carwashes. We plan on selling them at the car wash for additional monies along with water. The only stipulation is that the goods be Halloween related since it is the month of October. Please let me know who will be bringing a baked good. We will also supply candy for the kids that come with the adults to do a early trick-or-treating.

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to raise between $750 and $1000. It should take a minimal amount of effort and time to make this happen. A couple of ideas to help get more people to these car washes:

Sell more than 5 coupon
Send an email to everyone you know letting them know of the car wash date.

Let all of your neighbors know about the date.

Mention it at your places of work.

If there is a message board a flier could be placed at, please do so.

Tell people at your church or other activities.

Candy is a draw for kids, so be sure to mention the early trick-or-treating.

I’m sure there are more ideas, but I’m out for now.

WE NEED THE FOLLOWING: LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING PLEASE.

Signs made

Rags

Towels / Chamois – great for reusing without waiting to dry out continuously

Tents – We will bring

Hose – We will bring

Buckets – 8

Sunscreen – Bring your own

Clothing – you can wear your bathing suits, but please keep it modest.

SENIOR BIOS

We are fast approaching October 13 which is our Senior Recognition Night. To date we have received no Senior Bios from any senior. We can’t effectively honor our seniors without their senior bio information. Please send the bios to Peggy Ryan pryan1023@gmail.com by the due date of OCTOBER 1. If you have any questions further regarding the Senior Bios, please direct them to Peggy Ryan. Thank you for your cooperation.

SPOOKTACULAR

Spooktacular is just around the corner. Reminder for October 9, 2010:

Here are the times for Spooktacular and who signed up. This fulfills our community service requirement so everyone needs to sign up and participate unless they are running another booth for a different club or have a prior commitment.

If someone signed up and now know that they cannot make it please contact Olivia BEFORE the event.

***If people don't show up they will not swim in the next meet.

2-3 pm (Set Up) – Olivia Whitten supervising. When SAT’s are out – Boys relieving Olivia – Jake & Pierre until end, Charlie until 4p.

1. Raquel Cullumber

2. Devyn Mclees

3. Kaylee Beaman

3-4 pm (Running the Booth)

1. Brianna Bearden

2. Kendra Griffin

3. Sabrina Morse

4. Mackenzie Quinonez

4-5 pm (Running the Booth)

1. Ben Jones

2. Chad Decker

3. Paul Calabrese

4. Austin Tedesco

5-6 pm (Running the Booth)

1. Bryce Anderson

2. Amanda Cardini

3. Laine Wieland

6-7 pm (Clean Up)

1. Sebastian Pacifico

2. Hayley Topp

3. Stephen Stoddard

BOOTS & HEELS BASKET

Thank you to all who have already donated to the Boots & Heels Basket. If you are intending on donating anything further please contact Amy Janetsky amyjanetsky@cox.net She usually has a basket at the weekly Mandatory practices in the event anyone brings anything for the basket. Email her to confirm.

I believe that is it for this week. Thank you to all the committee members and chairmen that are working so diligently to make this season a success for the kids and the team. You have all been great!

Have a great week!

Wendy Quinonez

Automatic or a Provisional Time for State

2010-09-27T21:10:00.003-07:00

Congratulations to all who competed this weekend! We had many great swims and many time drops. The following is a list of who picked up either an automatic or a provisional time for state:

Automatic

J Goll 100 Breast

H Thompson 100 Back

K 200 IM, 500 Free

K Milligan 200 IM

Provisional

J Goll 200 IM

H Thompson 100 Fly

K Goll 200 Free, 100 Free

B Bearden 200 Free, 500 Free

A Peters 200 IM, 100 Fly

J LaPorte 50 Free, 100 Back

K Milligan 100 Back

Our next invite is October 23^rd at Mesa. I will be doing entries for that this week to make sure we get into the meet. Please if you have something you would like to swim or know you cannot swim please express that to me ASAP.

Great swimming this weekend, let’s keep it up!

Michael Wardwell

CAR WASH / BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER

2010-09-23T06:40:00.004-07:00

NEW FUNDRAISER – 2 CAR WASHES

When: October 9, 2010 – Saturday – Day of Spooktacular

October 30, 2010 – Saturday – Day before Halloween

Where: Taco Bell @ Beardsley & Cave Creek by the Costco

Time: 9:30a to set up – 2ish depending on flow of business

Volunteer Time Slots:

9:30 – 11:45a 8-10 Kids

11:45– 2:00p 8-10 Kids

Please respond to wendyq@q.com to let me know which time slot you can volunteer for. First come, first served.

If you are working Spooktacular, it would be best if you helped on the 30th.

If you are not working Spooktacular, it would be best if you helped on the 9th.

PRESELL CAR WASH TICKETS

Mrs. Beaman is making coupons for the car wash for each swimmer/diver to presell enabling the purchaser to turn in their coupon for a car wash on either the 9th or the 30th whichever date works better for them. The coupons are $5 each and we are asking each swimmer / diver to sell 5 coupons.

BAKED GOODS

We are asking each family to donate one dozen cookies, cupcakes or whatever you would like to these carwashes. We plan on selling them at the car wash for additional monies along with water. The only stipulation is that the goods be Halloween related since it is the month of October. Please let me know who will be bringing what to which day. We only need you to donate to one day, but we need to make sure we have an even distribution of product available on each day. We will also supply candy for the kids that come with the adults to do a day early trick-or-treating.

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to raise between $750 and $1000 between both car washes. It should take a minimal amount of effort and time to make this happen. A couple of ideas to help get more people to these car washes:

Sell more than 5 coupons
Send an email to everyone you know letting them know of the car wash dates.
Let all of your neighbors know about the dates.
Mention it at your places of work.
If there is a message board a flier could be placed at, please do so.
Tell people at your church or other activities.
Candy is a draw for kids, so be sure to mention the early trick-or-treating.
I’m sure there are more ideas, but I’m out for now.

WE NEED THE FOLLOWING: LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING PLEASE.

Signs made
Rags
Towels / Chamois – great for reusing without waiting to dry out continuously
Tents – We will bring
Hose – We will bring
Buckets – 4
Sunscreen – Bring your own
Clothing – you can wear your bathing suits, but please keep it modest.

Ken Reinstein will be supervising on October 9th. Wendy Quinonez will be supervising on October 30th. We would appreciate a couple of other parents to help on these days. Please let us know if you are available to help out. THANK YOU!

This should be a fun event and the team will always benefit from more funds.

Thank you everyone!!!

Wendy Quinonez

Weekly Update

2010-09-21T14:17:00.002-07:00

This week’s activities are as follows:

WEEKLY SWIM MEET – There is no scheduled weekly swim meet this week.

MANDATORY PRACTICE - Despite no swim meet, there is still a mandatory swim practice this Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 6:30-8:00p. You will receive information regarding the Brophy Invite at this meet.

Amy Janetsky will have a basket available for anyone who would like to drop off their "Boots and Heels" spa/beauty basket donations.

BROPHY INVITE – This takes place this Saturday, September, 25. The bus departs from PHS at 6:30am. Be sure to be there by 6:20p. You may leave at the END of the meet with your parent(s), but your parents need to personally speak to one of the coaches at the meet to tell us you are riding home with them, so that we are legally released from liability, (But it must be your parent(s), it CANNOT be not someone else’s).

If your parents are not taking you home, you will ride the bus back to Pinnacle.

We will provide some water, but YOU need to make sure to bring some extra food and water to the meet. We used to provide lunch and are no longer doing this as participation was very spotted and confusing. It will be a hot, long day. Food, water and sunscreen are essentials.

If parents are planning on attending, spectators are $3 each and programs are $3 each. The meet will begin at 9a, so if you don’t want to be there at 7a, you’ve got a couple of hours.

The schedule is as follows:

Warm-up: 7:30 a.m.-8:55am

Meet Start Time: 9 a.m.

Girls’ Event Numbers EVENT Boys’ Event Numbers

1 4 x 50 Medley Relay 2

3 200 Freestyle 4

5 200 Individual Medley 6

7 50 Freestyle 8

9 100 Butterfly 10

11 100 Freestyle 12

13 time standard 5:30 500 Freestyle time standard 6:30 14

15 4 x 50 Freestyle Relay 16

17 100 Backstroke 18

19 100 Breaststroke 20

21 4 x 100 Freestyle Relay 22

Boys will swim at the north end of the pool, and girls at the south end.

COMMUNITY SERVICE – SPOOKTACULAR Saturday October 9th.

If someone signed up and now know that they cannot make it please contact Olivia BEFORE the event.

***If people don't show up they will not swim in the next meet.

2-3 pm (Set Up) – Olivia Whitten supervising. When SAT’s are out – Boys relieving Olivia – Jake & Pierre until end, Charlie until 4p.

1. Raquel Cullumber

2. Devyn Mclees

3. Kaylee Beaman

3-4 pm (Running the Booth)

1. Brianna Bearden

2. Kendra Griffin

3. Sabrina Morse

4. Mackenzie Quinonez

4-5 pm (Running the Booth)

1. Ben Jones

2. Chad Decker

3. Paul Calabrese

4. Austin Tedesco

5-6 pm (Running the Booth)

1. Bryce Anderson

2. Amanda Cardini

3. Laine Wieland

6-7 pm (Clean Up)

1. Sebastian Pacifico

2. Hayley Topp

3. Stephen Stoddard

WATER / SNACKS FOR MEETS

My husband and myself bring the tents and waters to each meet ourselves. Due to our younger child getting out at 3p, we aren’t able to be at each meet right away. It is IMPERATIVE that the swimmers / divers are taking care of their bodies by packing additional snacks and waters to satisfy them until we are able to get to the meets with the additional waters. These items can’t ride on the bus as there is no space for it. Please stress the importance of your children taking care of themselves.

Thanks Everyone! If I have missed anything, be sure to send it to me and I will update the team!

Wendy Quinonez

SWIM AND DIVE APPAREL

2010-09-04T09:58:00.005-07:00

Swim and Dive T-shirts, Hats, Visors and Sweats can be ordered for students and parents.

T-Shirts: $10 each – Large and Extra Large Available, Medium can be ordered (this is the same one that your students received this week)
Hats: $20 each – specify blue, red or white
Visors: $15 each – specify blue, red or white
Sweatshirts (hoody style): $25 – blue (no year on parent sweatshirt), specify size
Sweatpants: $25 – grey, specify size

Please place orders by emailing Sara Reinstein at scottsdalesara@yahoo.com by next Friday, September 10. Checks should be made out to Pinnacle Swim and Dive. Sara will be at the pool to collect money on Friday, September 10 from 5:45 to 6:30. No orders will be placed before money is received.

Jamba Juice Fundraiser Update

2010-09-03T05:12:00.000-07:00

Important Notes:

· I have 45 additional cards left to distribute (and can get MORE if we need them).

· I will be at practice from 5:45 to 6:30 PM, FRIDAY, Sept. 3

· I also teach a Zero Hour class in the StuGo Room F-120 and can meet you on campus between 7:15 and 7:25 AM. If you do want to do that, please let me know to make sure I have cards available.

· I will be on campus 9/3, 9/7 and 9/8.

· DEADLINES: ALL monies (cash) and/or left over cards (in good shape) by Friday, September 10 – in one week!

· Swimmers/Divers you are responsible for turning in your cash proceeds, or all of your returned cards by 9.10.10.

· If cards are not in “like new” condition, we can’t return them. It’s the “You Break it, You Buy it” scenario. These are Jamba’s rules, not ours.

· Neither Coach Mike nor Coach Lamell can take money or the cards. Everything should be returned to Mr. Reinstein or Mrs. Quinonez

If you have any questions, please contact me by phone/email/text:

480-510-9762

ken@blue22pr.com

How to excuse a swimmer from taking the bus home from a meet

2010-08-31T06:22:00.002-07:00

I have received questions regarding the process of notifying the school about excusing a swimmer/diver from taking the team bus home from a meet. The following is the procedure:

You must email Rich Amanati, the Athletic Director, at ramanati@pvschools.net the following information:

Swimmer or Diver’s name

Date of the meet

The parent who will be taking him/her home

The information MUST be received no later than the day before the meet. The sooner the better. Mr. Amanati will share the info. with Coach Lamell who will then be authorized to release the swimmer/diver after the meet to the parent listed in the notification email.

Wendy Quinonez

UPDATE FROM WENDY

2010-08-30T12:09:00.002-07:00

Jamba Juice Fundraiser

Almost half of all swimmers and divers have picked up some jamba juice tickets to sell. Way to go!

I have gotten a question regarding checks. We would like CASH only. If your customer doesn’t have cash, it is up to you to work something out with them. Please turn in cash only.

If you haven’t been able to pick any up yet, I will be at the Mandatory practice this Tuesday from 6p – 8p.

Club Swimmers

Attention all club swimmers: All Club Swimmer Sheets are due this TUESDAY. They can be picked up in Coach Lamell’s room or at the pool.

1^st Swim Meet

Wednesday is our first swim meet against Goldwater and Willow Canyon. We will be swimming at Glendale Community College. The buses will pick up at 2:15p and the meet will begin at 4p.

Any parents planning on attending, this is a reminder that the DV school district is now charging for their swim meets. We don’t know exactly how much it will be, so bring some cash.

Meet Donations

If you have any water, snacks, etc that you are donating for this first meet, please bring it to the Tuesday Mandatory swim practice. I will be there collecting those items from 6p to 8p. I must leave right at 8p so please be sure to get there sooner or send your items with your swimmer.

Sadly, the divers will not be attending this meet since there is no dive pool available. We will miss you.

Email Distribution

I believe we finally have everyone accounted for. If there are any changes, please be sure to send them to me asap.

I have found out the hard way that my email sending is limited to 300 recipients per day. Obviously, 1 distribution email eats up a lot of that. I will only be able to send out 1 per day to allow for any other emails that must be taken care of since this is also my work email. If there is anything you have a question on, or would like addressed in the next email, be sure to get it to me the night before and I will include it in the next day’s email blast. Thank you for your understanding.

Let’s have a great week!

Wendy Quinonez

FUNDRAISING - JAMBA JUICE

2010-08-27T05:53:00.004-07:00

We are excited about our first Fundraiser of the season – Jamba Juice. Who doesn’t LOVE Jamba Juice? The team would like to have the opportunity to earn team sweats. This is their solution.

Jamba is LOANING us the gift cards to sell. Whatever we don’t sell, we MUST return or we are responsible financially for them. I’m just putting that out there in advance so we all know to take very good care of the cards. If you take cards you don’t sell and don’t turn them back in, you personally will be responsible for paying for them. You can always come back for more.

This is how it works:

We get $10 Jamba Juice gift cards to sell at face value for CASH. The customer receives $10 of product when they redeem the gift card at one of the 18 participating locations. We receive 50% profit. For every card we sell, we earn $5.00.

You are each individually earning your team sweats. It is up to you if you want a sweatshirt, sweatpants or both.

What do you want?

Team Sweatshirt = $20 = sell 5 gift cards (must add in for tax)

Team Sweatpant = $20 = sell 5 gift cards

Both = $40 = sell 10 gift cards

What if I sell more than the 10 gift cards?

Awesome! The next time the team wants to purchase anything personal or do anything special, those monies will come into play.

Who do I get my cards from?

Swimmers will have a chance to pick up cards at August 27^th, Friday’s high school practice at PV Pool from Mr. Reinstein, our fundraising chair until 6:45pm. You will sign out the cards you have taken to sell. When you have sold them, be sure to turn your money into Mr. Reinstein to be able to account for your sales. You can then pick up more cards if you need to.

Divers will have a chance to pick up the cards the same day after their dive practice at 6p until 6:45p.

How long is the fundraiser?

The fundraiser begins Friday, August 27 until Friday, September 10^th. That is 2 weeks encompassing 2 weekends to get those cards sold. The remaining monies and gift cards MUST be turned in that Friday, September 10^th at PHS swim practice.

What if I have a question regarding the fundraiser?

Please contact your fundraising chair Ken Reinstein at 480-510-9762 or ken@blue22pr.com or myself wendyq@q.com 623-326-8223 only. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

AGAIN, I must reiterate, please take very good care of the gift cards so that if there are any leftover, they are in great shape to turn back into Jamba Juice.

Alright everyone, go get em!

UPDATE FROM WENDY

2010-08-25T14:16:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

The captains have decided to make t-shirts for the team this Friday to be ready for our first meet next Wednesday.

THIS IS OPTIONAL!!! If you are interested in one of these t-shirts, please bring $5 to Coach Lamell’s room F127 or give it to a captain by this Friday. Be sure to have something with your money identifying it’s yours.

Also, our first fundraiser is almost underway. It is selling Jamba Juice cards $10 each and we keep 50%!!! That’s a great return! The kids want to buy sweats, so they are taking the initiative to fundraise the money – so Mom and Dad, you’re off the hook ;-)! Look for more details in upcoming emails.

Reminder: if you have any water / ice donations, please bring them to the Mandatory practice next Tuesday and I will pick them up from you. If you would like to be reimbursed, please let me know.

FYI – NEW INFORMATION – We have recently learned that Deer Valley Dist has begun charging for entry to their swim meets. Our first meet of the season is next Wed. September 1 against Goldwater at Glendale Community College. We are not aware of the cost to enter, so be prepared with extra cash when you arrive. If we get a specific fee amount, we will be sure to update you.

This pool doesn’t provide any shade or seating. We have 1 team tent and we will bring our tent. If anyone has a tent they would like to bring, GREAT! The more shade the better. If you would like to sit, be sure to bring chairs. The weather has been very unpredictable lately.

Our committees are hard at work already planning. Thank you for your contribution everyone! We couldn’t do it all without you!

Any questions, please let me know.

Thank you!!

Wendy Quinonez

Realtor

Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

18940 N. Pima Rd., #100

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Cell: (623)-326-8223

Fax: (888) 331-3548

Email: wendyquinonez@kw.com

PICTURES

2010-08-23T13:27:00.001-07:00

Pictures will be taken at 5:30 on Monday, September 13th

FEES

2010-08-21T10:15:00.008-07:00

Thank you to all who have already paid their swim fees!

As a reminder
The booster club fee of $140 is due no later than Wednesday (8/25/10). Your student can bring a check to practice and give to one of the Captains. This fee pays for swimsuits, personalized swim cap, t-shirts, drinks and snacks for invitationals, payment for invitationals (not covered by district), equipment (i.e, stop watches, pace clock), banquet, Senior night and other items for the swimmers.

The $200 athletic fee is due to the finance office no later than Friday (8/27/10). This fee is mandated by the district.

SCHOOL RECORDS (as of 11/9/09)

2010-08-21T09:54:00.003-07:00

GIRLS
200 Medley Relay, 1:48.72, 2009 -- J. LaPorte, S. Morse, K. Milligan, L. LaPorte
200 Freestyle, 1:48.13, 2007 -- A. Evans
200 Individual Medley, 2:03.50, 2005 -- D. Milligan
50 Freestyle, 24.24, 2006 -- P. LaPorte
6 Dives, 252.60, 2006 -- A. Zepeda
11 Dives, 448.95, 2005 -- A. Zepeda
100 Butterfly, 57.17, 2008 -- K. Milligan
100 Freestyle, 51.28, 2008 -- L. LaPorte
500 Freestyle, 4:42.61, 2007 -- A. Evans
200 Freestyle Relay, 1:41.43, 2007 -- B. Lanute, C. Broenen, K. Milligan, A. Evans
100 Backstroke, 55.91, 2008 -- L. LaPorte
100 Breaststroke, 1:07.34, 2009 -- C. Decker
400 Freestyle Relay, 3:30.60, 2009 -- A. Evans, K. Milligan, J. LaPorte, J. LaPorte

BOYS
200 Medley Relay, 1:43.26, 2009 -- H. Thompson, J. Goll, V. Zovkic, E. Brady
200 Freestyle, 1:52.16, 2003 -- A. Hervey
200 Individual Medley, 1:53.50, 2008 -- R. Barrett
50 Freestyle, 21.96, 2009 -- E. Brady
6 Dives, 164.90, 2003 -- B. Lochert
11 Dives, 270.55, 2003 -- B. Lochert
100 Butterfly, 56.63, 2009 -- V. Zovkic
100 Freestyle, 48.31, 2008 -- R. Barrett
500 Freestyle, 5:05.59, 2002 -- A. Hervery
200 Freestyle Relay, 1:31.63, 2009 -- H. Thompson, A. Tedesco, M. Florez, E. Brady
100 Backstroke, 53.41, 2009 -- H. Thompson
100 Breaststroke, 58.25, 2008 -- R. Barrett
400 Freestyle Relay, 3:28.73, 2009 -- M. Florez, V. Zovkic, A. Tedesco, J. Goll

Parent Meeting - August 19th - 6:30 p.m.

2010-08-19T06:40:00.000-07:00

We will be collecting $140 at this meeting to pay for swimsuits, caps, t-shirts and other miscellaneous expenses throughout the season. In order for your child to swim this season, this fee is due no later than August 24.

Policies, team schedules, and parent committees will be discussed at the meeting.

If you have not already paid your $200 athletic fee - please pay at the Athletic Office.

Please note: 1st DAY OF PRACTICE HAS CHANGED TO AUGUST 16th

2010-08-06T12:30:00.001-07:00

2010-08-01T07:26:00.000-07:00

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19th
Parent Meeting (Mandatory)
6:30 pm - P.V. Pool

FRIDAY, August 20th
Swimsuit Fitting
5:30 pm - P.V. Pool

INFORMATION FOR THE FALL 2010 SEASON:

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SWIM PRACTICE WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, AUGUST 16th

Swim practice will be Monday thru Friday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Dive practice will be Monday thru Friday 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

All practices will be at PV POOL

17648 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=paradise+valley+pool+phoenix&fb=1&gl=us&hq=paradise+valley+pool&hnear=phoenix&cid=16851457948291909350

In order to be eligible to swim you must have all of your athletic documentation submitted to the Pinnacle High School Athletic Office prior to the first practice.

Required documents:

1. Parent Consent Form (page one of link below)

2. Physical form completed by your doctor (page two of link below)

http://cmweb.pvschools.net/stusrvpvusdathleticsweb/pdfs/Athletic_Informed_consent_form.pdf

3. First time athletes and Parent/guardians must watch an informed consent video and power point presentation (good for four years), to become acquainted with the policies and procedures regarding sports participation. http://cmweb.pvschools.net/stusrvpvusdathleticsweb/

Equipment:

Swimmers will be required to provide their own practice suit, cap and goggles.

Fees:

The fee to participate in athletics is $200.

This PVUSD fee is the same for each sport; the maximum fee for a family during the school year is $400. Tax Credit money may be used to pay athletic fees.

PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE THIS SUMMER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Coaches:

Mike Wardwell (coachmikew@gmail.com) (602) 803-3692

Jodi LaMell (jlamell@pvschools.net) room # F127

District Dive Coach: Barb Nejman bjsnejman@cox.net

PHS Swim & Dive

End of Year Banquet

Booster Update

Miracle Mile Dinner - 10/6/2011

Come to Culver's of 9/22 - Invite Family & Friends

Required by 10/1 - AIA Mandated

Jamba Juice Fundraiser

UPPER CRUST

Update - August 30

First Team Dinner at Upper Crust - September 8th

Welcome Back to PHS Swim & Dive Team 2011-2012

Things To Do To Get Ready For Swim Season

Google Calendar

Cell Phone Numbers Needed

JAMBA CARDS & MONEY ARE DUE -- MONDAY - APRIL 18TH

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

REMINDER!!!!!! TODAY!!!STELLA & DOT FUNDRAISER

How do you want to participate this year?

In the Fall...

TEAM YARD SALE - DATE TBD

SAVE THE DATE & FUNDRAISERS

SAVE THE DATE!STELLA & DOT FUNDRAISER

How do you want to participate this year?

In the Fall...

TEAM YARD SALE - DATE TBD

Working out technical errors

WELCOME TO PHS SWIM & DIVE 2011!

The Keys to Success

It's all in the communication and planning!

Committees

To be determined before summer break.

50% Back to the team!!!

Swim & Dive Slide Show

BANQUET R.S.V.P.

STATE DIVER and STATE UPDATE

MONEY and More

Weekly Update

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Weekly Update

UPDATE FROM WENDY

Weekly Update

Coach's Update

Boots and Heals Donations

Weekly Update

Automatic or a Provisional Time for State

CAR WASH / BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER

Weekly Update

SWIM AND DIVE APPAREL

Jamba Juice Fundraiser Update

How to excuse a swimmer from taking the bus home from a meet

UPDATE FROM WENDY

FUNDRAISING - JAMBA JUICE

UPDATE FROM WENDY

PICTURES

FEES

SCHOOL RECORDS (as of 11/9/09)

Parent Meeting - August 19th - 6:30 p.m.

Please note: 1st DAY OF PRACTICE HAS CHANGED TO AUGUST 16th

INFORMATION FOR THE FALL 2010 SEASON:

REMINDER!!!!!! TODAY!!!
STELLA & DOT FUNDRAISER

SAVE THE DATE!

STELLA & DOT FUNDRAISER