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Tuesday 4-8th Writing Workshop Did you miss the last Writing Workshop focused on Informational Writing? Do you need more practice with this genre?

We are offering another opportunity for students to work on Informative Writing. In doing so we will work on note taking and completing the writing process from drafting through to final copy. New to this session will be the practice of writing the Perfect Answer to informational articles. A necessary skill, as short essay answers are used in all school subjects. Students will also have an opportunity to develop their typing skills utilizing an online program. Finally, students will be given additional resource time to complete individual assignments. 4/5 Sign Up- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050949ACAE2EA0F94-4th5th3



Mrs. Codiga will run this workshop on Tuesdays for five weeks. It is important for your student to attend each session for the duration of this class 2/11 - 3/10. The work we do one day will roll over to subsequent days. Click link for more information.
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Arete Family Life for Middle School

Starting in late February and continuing into March on three Fridays, Arete will be offering Family Life for any interested middle school students. If you have any questions, you may call or email Rebekah from Living Well Medical Clinic at 530-272-6800 or LivingWellMedicalClinic.com or you may call or email me as I sat through the Parent Information Meeting with her. No students will be allowed to attend who are not signed up here. Thanks!
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Friday ELA/Science Lab

Your child is invited to sign up to participate in Lab Fridays! Students have a two hour opportunity on Fridays to work on Science and English Language Arts lessons. The cost of each lab is $10.

9:00-10:00

6th/7th Grade Science Lab

8th Grade ELA Lab

10:00-11:00

6th/7th Grade ELA Lab

8th Grade Science Lab

Science: Led by Ms. Tomasetti. Students have a space in classroom A3 to work on individual science lessons. Partner and group work is faciliatated when applicable and is highly encouraged. Lab materials are provided as needed in order for students to complete assignments.

English Language Arts: Led by Mrs. Tamo. Students have a space in classroom 8 to work on individual ELA lessons and are provided the support needed to complete novel requirements and other ELA assignments.
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Arete Charter Academy- Read To Succeed is a free program that allows students in grades K-6 to earn tickets to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom just by reading six hours for fun.

2019-2020 READING LOG
FOR MRS. SCHWARTZ'S Class (All Arete K6 students)
Read To Succeed is a free program that allows students in grades K-6 to earn tickets to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom just by reading six hours for fun.
Here is how your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags:
2) Your child may read any books they choose.
3) Keep track of your child’s reading using the form below.
4) Record your child’s reading at our website.
5) Receive a free Six Flags Discovery Kingdom ticket from Mrs. Schwartz in May.
Students can optionally earn bonus awards by reading more than six hours such as discounts on additional tickets for family members, Season Passes or Memberships.

1) Register this fall using this link:
Visit: sixflags.com/books
Use Mrs. Schwartz's code: PB5CA

DO NOT return this sheet to your teacher. Log your child’s reading using the link above.
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Arete Charter Academy- January Events

!Bienvenidos a español!

This 4 week class will teach the basics of Spanish language from the alphabet to animals, cognates to numbers, food, culture, and more! 

Maestra Ford will conduct this series on Wednesdays, Jan 8-Jan 29 (4th-8th) and Thursdays, Jan 9-30 (K-3rd) from 12:15-1:15.

Cost: $10/class; minimum 3 students/class

Take and Bake Class

Students will help create a healthy snack with "Produce of the Day" and a sampling of the "Daily Dish".  Additionally, they will create a "Take and Bake" contribution for their family.  All dishes will have instructions for fresh baking at home! 12:15-1:45pm (Monday 4-8 and Tuesday K-3)

3 week Session, $80 fee is all inclusive; 6 student minimum/maximum




Jan. 7th (K-3) and Jan 13 (4-8): Grandma's Homemade Bread Pudding (This is a funny schedule because we think there is no school and a Professional Development Day on Jan 6 and there is a field trip to Crocker Art Museam on January 14.)

Jan. 20th/21st: Sweet Treat Fruit Pie

Jan. 27th/28th: Warm and Crunchy Oatmeal Bake




Field Trip to Crocker Art Museum- Homeschool Day: Landscape

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 12pm 25 students spots available. Arete pays for all students. 20 parent spots are available for free. Please sign up separately for the amount of Arete students attending and parents attending.
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November Happenings

So Many fun happenings in November (and December)!

*Field Tip to Placer Nature Center. This field trip has a max capacity of 20 students (their rules because it is very hands-on). This is a drop off/pick up field trip for Arete students only. This year's theme is "Bugs, Bats, and Owls" Drop off at 10am and pick up at 12pm. There is a lovely outdoor play area if you want to have a picnic lunch after. Amanda Tamo will be the on-site teacher there that day. Arete pays for students.

Phonics instruction for parents and families- Nov 7 & 14, 12-12:30pm. Fee is @$20 out of Curriculum & Academic Instructional Funds and you take home many hands-on supplies. We will be offering two workshops focused on learning strategies and techniques for making phonics instruction hands-on and engaging. This workshop will be geared towards families who are using TK-1st grade curriculum. Please bring your students so you may practice these techniques together in a learning environment. Mrs. Codiga and Mrs. Ford will be leading our families in two half hour sessions. We look forward to helping you navigate phonics instruction and sight words with easy to use strategies and every day materials.

*After School Snack Attack with Susan Gouveia. Kids will create a healthy, delicious & nutritious "Snack of the Day". Additionally they will Make & Take a contribution for the family dinner. $105 from Enrichment Instructional Funds includes instruction & ingredients fee for Make & Take Meal for all three sessions. All classes run from 12:10-2:15 in room A-3.

Tues 12th (K-3) and Wed 13th (4-8) Snack plus "Make & Take Thai Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce" "Make & Take Vegetarian or Chicken Enchiladas"
Tues 19th (K-3) and Wed 20: (4-8) Snack plus "Make & Take Vegetarian or Chicken Pot Pie"
Tues Dec 2nd (K-3) and Wed 3rd: (4-8) Snack plus "Taco Tuesday Madness" Make & Take Fresh Tortillas & Taco Plate for the family.

*Stem Field Trip at Roller King- Friday, November 15 from 1-4pm. Arete pays for the first 30 Arete students. K-8. Learn all about the science behind roller skating. Students will have a chance to showcase their creativity and and design a new feature for a skate.

*Holiday Make & Take Gifts- 12-3pm $75 (includes all materials) from Enrichment Instructional Funds. Make & Take 6 Unique Holiday Gifts for the whole family. Bring your list of names & we will make & wrap: Specialty Tea Blends, Garden Art, Exotic Spice Blends, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Tuscan Herb Salt Dec 10th (K-3) & 11th (4-8) All classes run from 12:10-3:30 in room A-3.
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Arete Charter Academy- Winter Pancake Breakfast 2019- PJ or Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

We will have our Christmas Breakfast Wednesday, December 18th for 4-8 and Thursday, December 19th for K-3 from 10-11am. Please have all donations here by 9am. Please pay attention to what days your kiddos come in and sign up for items on that day. Some items we will ask for on Wednesday and share them on Thursday. Also, they may wear their jammies or ugly Christmas sweaters that day and bring in a favorite stuffed animal and/or Christmas book to share. Thanks for all of your support and please remember to mark all bowls, platters, serving utensils and storage containers with your name!
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Arete Charter Academy- Thanksgiving Stone Soup Meal

We will be hosting two separate Stone Soup events on Monday, November 25 for 4-8th and Tuesday, November 26 for K-3. Please check the date when you sign up. We will be reading the story Stone Soup where many people each contribute a little to make a beautiful soup. We are asking each child to bring a cleaned and chopped soup vegetable (carrots, onion, cabbage, celery, potato, fennel, tomatoes, etc) to add to our community soup. We will cook it and then gather around and enjoy our mini-feast. Please sign up to contribute if you are able. We are hoping ALL students can bring the cleaned and chopped veggie (no sign up needed). Thanks!
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