Hello families,
Hope you all had a restful Spring Break. Tomorrow is an Emergency Day that we did not use so there are no classes on campus. Also, please remember that on April 28 (next Monday) the Resource Center is Closed EXCEPT for CAASPP Testing. Remember that anything posted new each Sunday is in bold text.
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The final day for Arete to purchase any supplies or curriculum is Friday, April 25, 2025 and all budgets and orders must be submitted by that date. Only enough materials to educate the child through June 5, 2025 will be allowed. The quantity of approved materials is determined by PRSD. Purchases for materials to be used through the summer are not permitted. Third Trimester reimbursements for subscriptions must be submitted by 12pm Friday, May 23, 2025. Subscriptions must be completed by May 30, 2025. No subscriptions can roll into summer months. |
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If you have non-consumable items that are checked out to you and are required by California Education Code to be returned to Arete, you will get an email from Mary with the list of what needs to be returned. Here is a summary of the information included: Return Sign Up; you will need to pick a time to return all of the items found on your attached checkout lists. Important things to note: -slots will fill up fast -you will need to pick a time slot for each child -items being returned should be in good clean condition -if your child has a Chromebook and charger checked out, they also have a Chromebook case that needs to be returned. *If you are a returning family next year and you completed the Intent to Return for 25/26, you can check out some of your items to use over the summer. If you would like to do this, here is the link- Summer Check Out. Important things to note: -fill out the form for each child -you MUST list the tag number and give a short description of the item. -This is a courtesy we provide for returning families only. |
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Staff Appreciation Week is being organized by Samantha Randall this year and runs from May 5 through May 9. Click here to sign up to help if you can. Staff Appreciation Week |
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Arete's third annual Dragon Fair will be Friday, May 2 from 10:00am-1:00-pm. Set Up begins at 9:30am. If you would like to participate in this craft fair please fill the information out down below and pay by Friday, April 11th. Current and former Arete parents and students are invited to participate. Please bring two items to donate to the raffle to raise money for sports gear, P.E equipment, new books, science gear or fixes that are needed around the school. Restrooms will be available. Booth size is 10x10. BYO Booth, tables, and everything else you'll need for your setup. (We have a limited number of tables that are first come, first served. Please add that to the comments if you need one.) This is a great community event. Even if you do not sign up to sell items, please come visit that day and see all of the cool stuff our talented families make! |
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Our THIRD Annual Arete Student Showcase will be May 6 and 7 this year from 9:15-9:45 in the MPR. This is an awesome event where students can bring in 2D or 3D projects that they have worked on this year and are proud of. Please start saving these projects. We will have a museum walk those two mornings and would love to have parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc come view the awesome projects and ask the students about them. |
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You have been invited by Sarah Schwartz to sign up for "3-8th Grade CAASPP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2025." This is DIFFERENT than PRSD Spring Math & Reading testing that happens in March. This sign up is for State testing and is ONLY for 3-8th grade students who are NOT part of the Blended Middle School. PLEASE read ALL of the directions CAREFULLY as there are lots of different details for each grade level. Please email [email protected] with questions. Thank you! 3-8th Grade CAASPP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2025 |
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Arete’s Amazing Yearbook will be back thanks to Ms. Tomasetti and our Blended Middle School Leadership Team! Go to www.treering.com/validate, enter school passcode 101636661669265, pay $20.34 and create your two custom pages by April 25. Yearbooks will be delivered for free to Arete before Fun Field Day at the end of May. We do not purchase extra ones, so make sure to plan ahead! We are hoping that both off and on campus families will send in pictures of the awesome school activities they are doing, whether it is school or individual field trips or any other fun learning opportunities. Please email to [email protected] and put "Yearbook Pictures" in the subject heading. The sooner you can get these in, the better. Thanks! |
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We are a NUT FREE campus. Please save nut snacks for while at home. Also, we have some other class specific allergies, so please email Sarah and the classroom teacher BEFORE bringing in birthday treats. We are also working towards a healthier campus and encourage snacks/treats that align with that. Low and zero waste items are preferred. |
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Important Sign Ups: 3-8th Grade CAASPP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2025 Arete On Campus Spring Enrichments 2024-2025 Go to www.treering.com/validate, enter school passcode 101636661669265 Third Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- Grades 1st-6th Trimester Three Arete Piano Sign Ups Arete Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year Want to join Arete’s Private Family Group on Facebook- do so here. Arete Charter Academy Family Group A week’s worth of dates will be posted at the bottom and a list of Important Dates (along with other important sign ups) is on arete.prsd.us. |
Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year
*April 21 Emergency Day - School is not in session
*April 22 - Cookie Science 12:15-1:15
*April 25- Bishops Hamburger Farm Field Trip Payment is Due Today
*April 24- CAASPP Testing room 1&2 9:00-12:00
*April 25- CAASPP Testing 9-12
*April 25- Physical Fitness Testing 9-12
*April 25- Field Trip @ California Academy of Science SF 10:30-11:30
*April 28- Resource Center is Closed EXCEPT for CAASPP Testing