Sunday, May 18 Update

The last day for you to submit parent reimbursements this year is May 23rd. Please include all parts with your submission to your EA, Andrea, and Sarah: Reimbursement form, proof of purchase, proof of how you paid, and work samples if reimbursement is for a field trip.

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26

If you expressed interest in this awesome program, ​but have yet to formally sign up, please complete the form ​above by June 2 so we can order the curriculum. ​(Marking yes on the Intent to Return, tells us that you are interested in the BMS program, but it's not reserving their spot.) If your child will not attend, it is helpful for us to know that as well, so please either complete the form or respond to this email letting us know. Click on the link for more info.

Fun Field Day- TK-8th Grade Fun Field Days 

Please sign your kiddo up if they can attend Fun Field days so we have enough materials.

Our last days of regularly scheduled hybrid Arete Resource Center with lessons will be Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22.  

The last day of school for the Blended Middle School will be Thursday, May 29 

(ALL Students will work at home until June 5).

On May 28 (4-8th) and May 29 (TK-3) we will be having Fun Field Days. On May 29 at 9am, we will be hosting our second annual 8th Grade Breakfast for ALL STUDENTS who are eligible to promote. Click here to sign up to contribute. 

8th Grade Breakfast

8th Grade students who attend 100% homeschool or other enrichment centers are invited to attend.

ALL families are invited, BUT PLEASE SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ATTENDING SO WE CAN PLAN FOR NUMBERS. Students are invited to wear summer clothes and sandals and bring a towel. (There is water involved on this fun day)! 

*There will be a photo booth set up for the kindergarten students and their families to take pictures on Thursday during field day.

This day only works if LOTS of families sign up to run stations. Please sign your kiddo up to attend and then sign yourself up to help out. Please read each stations directions carefully and make sure to show up and WORK the station. Some also need you to bring materials and for some we will provide the materials. Thanks!

Here is the schedule of events for 4-8th Grade kiddos on Wednesday:

9:00-9:30 Yearbook and Friendship Book Signing in classes. 

9:30-11:15- Classes visit stations in a rotation for Fun Field Day.

11:15-11:45- Snack and students visit any stations they want for Field Day Fun or free play on playground.

11:45-12: Final wrap up of the year and goodbye. Blended Middle School students- head to your homeroom.

Here is the schedule of events for kiddos on Thursday:

9am Classroom check in.

9:15-9:45 AquaSmart Sheriff Water Safety Assembly

9:45-11:15- Classes visit stations in a rotation for Fun Field Day.

11:15-11:45- Snack and students visit any stations they want for Field Day Fun or free play on playground.

11:45-12: Final wrap up of the year and goodbye.

Here is the schedule of events for parents volunteering for Wednesday and/or Thursday.

9-9:30 Arrive to check in at the office, head to the playground and get directions and set up your station

9:30-11:15 Run Field Day station

11:15-11:45-  Continue Running Field Day Stations for Free Choice Time

11:45-12: Clean Up Field Day

Thursday 8th Grade Breakfast 

8:45-9 8th Grade Breakfast Setup

9-9:9:45 8th Grade Breakfast

9:45-10 8th Grade Breakfast Clean Up

PLEASE SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ATTENDING SO WE CAN PLAN FOR NUMBERS.

Hello 8th grade families! The end of the year is quickly approaching. We need your help to end the year in style for our kids. Please sign up to help bring items to the 8th grade breakfast and graduation. 

The breakfast will take place on May 29th and is only for 8th grade students. We have some students who are dairy free, gluten free, and vegetarian so we are asking for a variety of items to make this an enjoyable breakfast for everyone. Please deliver it early to campus so we can have time to set up and serve the kids at 9.

On 6/4, we are planning to do a charcuterie style grazing table for families to snack on before the graduation ceremony begins. We will be collecting all items for that the day before graduation on 6/3. If you are unable to donate an item for this and would like to contribute money, please let us know​!

Arete 8th Grade End of Year Activities

End of the Year Pool Party- sponsored by the Arete Parent Crew

Celebrate all of your hard work this year with Arete's *unofficial* end of year pool party Friday, May 30th from 11am-2pm at Lake of the Pines.

There is a lifeguard on duty but parents need to be present to watch their kids. 

To RSVP for the pool party, please email [email protected] with your first and last name so you can enter the Lake of the Pines gate. 

*May 20 - High School Information Meeting 2pm- Room 13

Although the meeting will take place in person at Arete, (with a tour included) we understand that not everyone may be able to attend on-site. If that’s the case, please feel free to join us virtually via the Zoom link provided below.

Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM Pacific Time 

Join us via Zoom:

• Zoom Meeting Link: https://prsd-us.zoom.us/j/6576733990?pwd=TXZwcW1MdTI0dmpRUE1FV3B3N3pYZz09&omn=86705004903
• Meeting ID: 657 673 3990
• Passcode: 832364

We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to [email protected].

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.

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.

Important Sign Ups:

Return Sign Up

Summer Check Out

3-8th Grade CAASPP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2025

Arete On Campus Spring Enrichments 2024-2025

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.