Three new field trips added and one updated date…

*The Nevada County Nutcracker-TK-8th Grade Thursday, December 19, 11:15-12:45. The Performances are at NUHS Don Baggett Theatre. Meet out front at 11am. 

This presentation is put on by Center Stage Dance Studio. Arete will pre-pay for students. All parents and non-Arete siblings will $5. and This fee MUST be paid on Mealtime or in exact cash/check at the Arete front office by Friday, December 6, 2024.

*California Academy of Science- (in San Francisco) Friday, April 25 from 10:30am-5pm. The Planetarium show is at 12pm, and all students must be in line by 11:30pm. All families must meet Ms. Doerr by 10:15 in front. Once she enters the museum at 10:30am- you will not be able to enter without her. Arete students are free. The first six parents who sign up need to pay $15.95 out of pocket. The next five parents will pay $41.95. This fee MUST be paid on Mealtime or in exact cash/check at the Arete front office by Friday, April 1. The Academy of Sciences does not allow siblings on this field trip.

*Food Love Farm in Nevada City- Wednesday, April 30 from 10:30am-12:00pm All Ages and paid for by PRSD. Food Love Farm gives visitors a glimpse into our natural world offering endless hours of exploration, food education, and good old-fashioned farm fun. Directions to Food Love Farm

16200 Lake Vera Purdon Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959, You can find the Food Love Farm by taking N. Bloomfield Road from Hwy 49, and turning left on Lake Vera Rd. Look for the Burton Homestead on the left-hand side, #16200, just before Excelsior Ditch Rd.

Cal Fire is hosting a visit by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on our scheduled field trip date, so we need to move the field trip to Thursday, October 3 at 1:30 at Cal Fire. Please log back in and delete your sign up if you can no longer attend at the new date. Thanks!

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Running through September 26 Fanwear Sales are back!  https://bsnteamsports.com/index Access Code: y5cxUFmdo8 This is the way families can purchase Arete gear. There are dozens of choices including hoodies, tees, hats, etc. Scroll towards the bottom for the kids’ sizes.

Join Us for Sami's Virtual Family Nights!  September 25- Livestream kickoff at 6 PM.

Get ready for an exciting, live, interactive evening filled with energy, inspiration, and fun activities! Engage with Sami, win cool prizes, and enjoy a special chat session after each event. Perfect for families, students, and even school staff!

Families can access the Virtual Family Nights by going to www.samiscircuit.com/familynight just before 6pm PST on the day of the event, and selecting either the YouTube or Zoom option to join the live event. 

"Cookies and Classics" Reading Night

Our Dear Families! We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be diving into the children's classics, accompanied by another classic, cookies and milk. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite children's classic character, or some comfy pajamas. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.

The schedule is as follows:

5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table.

6:00- 6:15- Cookies and milk will be provided.

6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows,

and blankets for reading time.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

If you would like to sign up to provide alternative allergy free cookies and dairy free milk, there are slots to do so.

09/26/2024 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DABA623A4F4C16-51002761-cookies?fbclid=IwY2xjawFC4D5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW84lr_nMDMt3QJIq9FidILLP3cclqOGejMxP8DKTaWl3JBdyqKuDAtqXA_aem_dfhL5O0NKrWonzkA_XAX_Q#/

*Please email Sheila at [email protected] if you would like to order free/reduced breakfast or lunch this year.

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:

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Fall Enrichments 2024

Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 

Arete Music Sign Up 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School (5-8th Grades)24/25

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. 

Starting tomorrow and running through September 26 Fanwear Sales are back!  https://bsnteamsports.com/index Access Code: y5cxUFmdo8 This is the way families can purchase Arete gear. There are dozens of choices including hoodies, tees, hats, etc. Scroll towards the bottom for the kids’ sizes.

Join Us for Sami's Virtual Family Nights!  September 25- Livestream kickoff at 6 PM.

Get ready for an exciting, live, interactive evening filled with energy, inspiration, and fun activities! Engage with Sami, win cool prizes, and enjoy a special chat session after each event. Perfect for families, students, and even school staff!

Families can access the Virtual Family Nights by going to www.samiscircuit.com/familynight just before 6pm PST on the day of the event, and selecting either the YouTube or Zoom option to join the live event. 

"Cookies and Classics" Reading Night

Our Dear Families! We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be diving into the children's classics, accompanied by another classic, cookies and milk. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite children's classic character, or some comfy pajamas. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.

The schedule is as follows:

5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table.

6:00- 6:15- Cookies and milk will be provided.

6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows,

and blankets for reading time.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

If you would like to sign up to provide alternative allergy free cookies and dairy free milk, there are slots to do so.

09/26/2024 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DABA623A4F4C16-51002761-cookies?fbclid=IwY2xjawFC4D5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW84lr_nMDMt3QJIq9FidILLP3cclqOGejMxP8DKTaWl3JBdyqKuDAtqXA_aem_dfhL5O0NKrWonzkA_XAX_Q#/

In an effort to make academic tutoring more accessible, once you have all of your curriculum purchased for the four core subjects, you can use the rest of the curriculum funds towards tutoring with Arete EA's or approved vendors!

This week we will continue processing supply and subscription orders. Remember that supplies must be “basic” in nature, educational, and like what you would see in a classroom. If unsure of an item, please check the Parent Handbook as there are very detailed directions, or email [email protected] to check.

Last week started our first round of 20 Day Meetings. Your Educational Advisor sent you detailed information, but please bring in ALL work completed for the 20 Day meeting so the EA can choose which two samples they want to use for each subject of English, Science, Social Studies and Math. Please complete ALL logs before you arrive and make every effort to arrive on time for your scheduled meeting. After your meeting, head to the office so your child can get their very own Arete Water Bottle!

*Please email Sheila at [email protected] if you would like to order free/reduced breakfast or lunch this year.

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:

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Fall Enrichments 2024

Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 

Arete Music Sign Up 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School (5-8th Grades)24/25

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. 

In an effort to make academic tutoring more accessible, once you have all of your curriculum purchased for the four core subjects, you can use the rest of the curriculum funds towards tutoring with Arete EA's or approved vendors!

This week we will start processing supply and subscription orders. Remember that supplies must be “basic” in nature, educational, and like what you would see in a classroom. If unsure of an item, please check the Parent Handbook as there are very detailed directions, or email [email protected] to check.

This week starts our first round of 20 Day Meetings. Your Educational Advisor will send you detailed information, but please bring in ALL work completed for the 20 Day meeting so the EA can choose which two samples they want to use for each subject of English, Science, Social Studies and Math. Please complete ALL logs before you arrive and make every effort to arrive on time for your scheduled meeting. After your meeting, head to the office so your child can get their very own Arete Water Bottle!

"Cookies and Classics" Reading Night

Our Dear Families! We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be diving into the children's classics, accompanied by another classic, cookies and milk. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite children's classic character, or some comfy pajamas. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.

The schedule is as follows:

5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table.

6:00- 6:15- Cookies and milk will be provided.

6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows,

and blankets for reading time.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

If you would like to sign up to provide alternative allergy free cookies and dairy free milk, there will be slots to do so.

Thursday, 09/26/2024 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DABA623A4F4C16-51002761-cookies?fbclid=IwY2xjawFC4D5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW84lr_nMDMt3QJIq9FidILLP3cclqOGejMxP8DKTaWl3JBdyqKuDAtqXA_aem_dfhL5O0NKrWonzkA_XAX_Q#/

*Please email Sheila at [email protected] if you would like to order free/reduced breakfast or lunch this year.

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:

Cookies and Classics Reading Night

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Fall Enrichments 2024

Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 

Arete Music Sign Up 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School (5-8th Grades)24/25

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. 

*Our amazing garden parents are looking for more parents to help support the garden with completing projects or working with classes. Lori Long is our Garden Coordinator and would love a partner. Email l[email protected] if interested!

*Please email Sheila at [email protected] if you would like to order free/reduced breakfast or lunch this year.

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:

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Fall Enrichments 2024

2nd-8th Grade Fall NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025

Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 

Arete Music Sign Up 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School (5-8th Grades)24/25

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. 

*NWEA/AR Testing-

-August 26- 9-12

-August 26- 9-12 Make Up Testing

*Resource Center Starts Monday, August 26 for Hybrid 4-8th

*Resource Center Starts Tuesday, August 27 for Hybrid TK-3rd

-August 28- Cross Country Practice 2:10-3pm

-August 30- Cross Country Practice 2:10-3pm

*September 2- Labor Day- No School

We had a great first day of testing. We had a little tech issue, but it is worked out for future days. Reminder to send your child a water bottle, with some work to complete if they finish early or a book to read. We have snacks or if they want a special snack, they can bring that.

If you have a 2-8th Grader who is NOT in the Blended Middle School, please click on the link and read the directions carefully if you have not signed up for testing yet. 2nd-8th Grade Fall NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025

This will be the first sign-up for enrichments for the 2024-2025 School Year. There will be some classes that are single-week sign-ups and then some classes that are a series of classes with multiple sessions. If you sign up for a series of classes, please DO NOT sign up for additional classes that overlap. If you do so, the sign-up for the individual class will be deleted. There can be no overlap of classes, as Arete cannot pay for services that your child does not receive.

For ALL classes, please check your calendar to see if your kiddo is REALLY available on the days you select. For classes canceled by families with less than one week's notice, student funds will be charged, and a "to go" kit will be waiting for you in the school office. (Instructors have to buy materials in advance, and other kids could attend). If a class is full and you want to be added to the waiting list, please email Sarah at [email protected].  Please sign up for classes at least 48 hours in advance so we can check to make sure you have enough funds and that the instructor has enough supplies. We will try to add more sessions of the same classes if possible.  If classes do not meet the minimum number of students, they will be canceled with a week's notice, and funds will be returned to the student's account. 

***If your child is out of funds, Arete will delete them from the class sign-up and Sign Up Genius will send you an email notifying you. Then you may refer back to the Sign Up for the Instructor's email address to make private arrangements for signing up for the class and for private payment.

If school is canceled due to weather, enrichment classes will be rescheduled to the same day of the week if possible, but at the end of the trimester.

California law requires all students who receive classroom instruction through a school to be up to date on vaccinations or have a valid medical waiver registered with the CAIR Me website. Blended Middle School Students use all of their funds for that program, so please email instructors to sign up and pay privately. Thanks!

Fall Enrichments 2024

We will be sending out information later this week about Regular Resource Center and Academic Enrichment Classes which both start next week.

*Please email Sheila at [email protected] if you would like to order free/reduced breakfast or lunch this year.

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.

*If you checked out items for the summer, please return them to the front office this week from 8am-4pm. We need to inventory them before the school year starts and then you can re-check out the items if you still need them.

*Our amazing garden parents are looking for more parents to help support the garden with completing projects or working with classes. Lori Long is our Garden Coordinator and would love a partner. Email l[email protected] if interested!

We are so excited to offer a new round of field trips. Starting August 26, you may sign up for as many as you would like. Until then, please choose one per family. Please pay attention to age restrictions. All field trips meet at the location and parents drive/carpool with their children. An Arete teacher will meet you there. Please watch dates closely and make note of the field trips that require prepayment for adult chaperones. Please pay 2 weeks early in the Arete office with exact cash, check made to PRSD, or at Mealtime https://www.mymealtime.com/($20 minimum). We pre-pay for all Arete students so if you need to cancel with less than a week's notice, you will need to reimburse Arete for the field trip fee for your child. All field trips will start at the field trip location with check in 15 minutes before the start time. Families are responsible for making transportation arrangements for their children. Families typically join the field trip. Please email at [email protected] if you need to drop off and pick up your child.

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

*Below is an Update to Cell Phone/Smart Watch Policy…

Arete Charter Academy and the Pleasant Ridge School District recognize the use of smartphones and other mobile communication devices on campus may be beneficial to students and their well-being but could be a distraction to learning and a disruption of the instructional program. To minimize such disruptions students in the grade TK- 8h grades may not use cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, or other mobile communication devices once they have entered campus for the instructional day. Devices must be turned off and secured in backpacks or phone lockers during the school day. (BP 5131.8) Students may resume the use of their mobile communication device after the end of of the school day

If the school rule is violated, students will be held accountable based on the progressive discipline outlined below. Electronic devices on campus/in class Board Policy 5131.8. Handbooks and EC48900 (k).

1st Offense- Teacher confiscates the object and sends it to the office. Students can retrieve it at the end of the day and the parent is contacted.

2nd Offense- Teacher confiscates the object and sends it to the office. Parents can retrieve it at the end of the day.

3rd Offense- Teacher confiscates the object and sends it to the office. Parents can retrieve it at the end of the day. Students must check in at the office when entering the campus.

4th Offense- Teacher confiscates the object and sends it to the office. Parents can retrieve it at the end of the day. Studentmay not bring the object on campus any longer.

Important Sign Ups:

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Fall Enrichments 2024

2nd-8th Grade Fall NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025

Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 

Arete Music Sign Up 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School (5-8th Grades)24/25

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. 

*NWEA/AR Testing-

-August 19- 9-12

-August 20- Cross Country Practice 2:10-3pm

-August 22- 9-12

-August 22- Cross Country Practice 2:10-3pm

-August 26- 9-12

*Resource Center Starts Monday, August 26 for Hybrid 4-8th

*Resource Center Starts Tuesday, August 27 for Hybrid TK-3rd

-August 28- Cross Country Practice 2:10-3pm

-August 30- Cross Country Practice 2:10-3pm

*September 2- Labor Day- No School