Good afternoon,

I hope everyone has enjoyed their well-deserved 5 day weekend! I can't believe it's almost over. We had a great meet against Arcadia on Thursday! The girls won 94-89 and the boys only lost by 2 points (86-84)! There was some great racing even though many of you are physically exhausted, but that's what makes you stronger mentally. We have a quick turn around with another meet on Tuesday, so keep that mental toughness; your bodies can do it, be sure your mind knows it can too!

This week's character quality is LOVE. Pinnacle swim & dive has always been about family. Families love and care for one another. Families make each other feel like they belong, that they are not alone. They are devoted and committed to making the family a better unit by meeting others needs first before their own. Most importantly they are compassionate and not self-seeking, they do what's best for the family/team. That's why I am proud to be a Pioneer. This week, focus on loving one another by being caring, devoted, and compassionate toward your teammates!

"Love is patient. It is kind. It does not envy, does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrong. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."

Notes for this week:

- HOME Meet on Tuesday against Horizon. I mentioned earlier that this will be a double dual meet, in which there will be two meets running at the same time. I will explain more in detail before warm-ups. Please note below that our Kneaders fundraiser was changed to October 20th due to the NHS induction the same night. Parents: We will need help with timing again!! I am unsure of how many timers PV will be providing. Please be there 10-15 minutes before the meet starts at 4 pm so that we can assure the meet will start on time! Thank you in advance!
Athletes: Please wear your team t-shirts (true grit) all day on Tuesday! Meet in the usual spot after school.

- Mandatory practice will still be on Wednesday!

PV has another meet this week on Thursday, so we will have to practice later than usual. We will practice from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Please bring shoes for dryland...we will do dryland before getting in the water. 

- Brophy/Xavier Swim Invite is this Saturday at Brophy (on campus). Please be at school by 6:30 am. Bring a folding chair, snack, water, sunscreen, etc.
The following athletes will be attending: Kennedy, Ally, Gabby, Zoe R, Grace R, Jess W, Jesse A, Lexi, Hayley, Emily F, Mickaela, Rachel R, Paris, Kelsie, Kaitlyn, Elisa, Isabel, Casey, Nicole, Faith Steele, Sam B, Ryan N, Blake, Danny T, Jack, Max, Hunter, Ryan K, Aaron, James, Matthew, Danny T, Ryan C, Sam F

Good luck to our divers competing on Friday!

Notes from Boosters/parents:

- BRAVO!!!! We had a great response to the Krispy Kreme Fundraiser. Due to your commitment we are able to purchase the 3/4 zip up jackets for the athletes. The coaches and captains will be collecting sizes this week. (Please check with your athletes to see if monies or cards have been returned to Mrs. LaPorte.
We have four families that have not turned them in. Also, we have about 50 extra cards if anyone is willing to sell).

- Next week, Oct 7th, is our Senior Meet and we will be celebrating our seniors with a pizza party after the meet. The cost will be $5.00. Please bring your money to practice and give it to Casey Allen by 10/06/15.

- Dropbox: Here is a link to a website where you "drop" (upload) any photos you have been taking throughout the season. There is a folder for this season. https://www.dropbox.com/en/login Username: carol.schroedl24@gmail.com Password: PHSSwim14

- Banquet volunteers: If you can help with any of these, please contact Carol at carol.schroedl24@gmail.com
*someone to gather Senior questionnaire answers for the program, and forward them to me all together. (We have the template saved from last year)
*someone to email senior parents to collect photos of their child for senior slide show. After collected forward them to me unless a senior parent would like to do the senior slide show themselves.
*someone to pick the cake up from Costco

Save the Dates:
Wednesday, Oct 7, Home Meet vs Campo Verde ( Senior Meet, Pizza Party )
Tuesday, Oct 20 ( Date Change ), KNEADERS, All you can eat French Toast fundraiser ( after meet against Chaparral )
Thursday, Oct 29, PASTA PARTY ( info coming )
 riday, Oct 30, DISTRICT MEET Saturday, Oct 31, Last Chance Invite Friday, Saturday, Nov 6 & 7, SWIM & DIVE STATE ( qualifiers )
Monday, Nov 30, SWIM & DIVE BANQUET ( info coming )

See you at the pool, Coach Paige