Sunday, March 2 Update
Hello families,
So many new and exciting events keep on coming. Remember that anything posted new each Sunday is in bold text. Happy sunny Sunday!
We start Spring testing tomorrow. If you need to change your date, please click on the link and do so. I added as many extra spots as I could so please choose a time listed. Please do no "no show". If your kiddo is sick, click on the link and choose a different date. We start calling at 9:15 if your kiddo is not there on their scheduled date. Thanks!
2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025
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. |
Thank you so much for being part of our eighth year at Arete. This year has been an amazing journey and we are so glad your family has been on it with us. We also know that homeschool is not for everyone, and want parents to make the best decision for their families. We are excited to announce that we will be adding a high school next year for 9th-12th grades. We are making arrangements for next year for all classes and need to know what your plans are. Thank you for completing one form for each child who attends our school. Please complete for TK-8th grade. If your child is in 8th grade, please let us know what high school they will be attending if it will not be at Arete as we will need to transfer their permanent records to their new school. This form is due by March 13, 2025 and will guarantee your child's enrollment at Arete for the 2025-2026 school year. If you do not respond, we will follow up ONE time, and then will consider your answer to be that your child is NOT returning to Arete. If you decide to come back later, there may be openings and if not, you will get priority in the lottery. The lottery will be held by the end of the 2025 school year if needed. Arete Charter Academy 2025-2026 School Year- Intent to Return |
Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 students at the Arete Resource Center will be participating in a Guest Chef cooking experience. Families of students who do not attend that are invited for a cooking night on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30-6:30 with Chef Susan. We will be working together to make Spring Tacos + Salsa Primavera. Parents! Please sign up for ONE spot for EVERY Arete student and parent attending. Please note only one parent will be able to attend! Please email me at [email protected] to be on the waiting list. Please do not sign up if you think you are going to cancel at the last minute as that will take a spot from someone who can attend. Thank you! Guest Chef |
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 |
We Are Arete: A Family Heritage Festival Friday March, 28th 2025 9:00-1:00, Arete Campus All Are Welcome Arete staff is on a mission to bring families together. We have been granted some funds to invest in developing the social and emotional intelligence of our students, and we think the best way to do that is by providing them with an opportunity to experience the joy of the school community. The more we know each other, the more we care about each other. The more we care about each other, the more we are there for one another. Navigating the ebbs and flows of life effectively is the goal of SEL. And doing that with people who know you and care about you, makes the journey much brighter. Please join us on our mission to bring Arete families together! Our Vision: An intro VIDEO from Ms. Tomasetti Participation counts as social studies!! Three Ways to Participate Option #1: Do it ALL! (be a festival goer, set up a booth, and bring a potluck dish) Option #2: Bring a Dish! (be a festival goer, and bring a potluck dish) Option #3: Join in the Fun! (be a festival goer only) Main points to know... Family Posters: All participating families are encouraged to make a poster with pictures and artifacts representing their family, which will be displayed throughout the festival. *poster board provided by Arete. Turn into school office between 3/24-3/27 to be set up prior to event "Choose Your Outlet": After our opening gathering, festival-goers will visit family booths and teacher stations, where they will get to learn about the history of those around them, and the activities and traditions they value. Pin trading and raffle prizes: Families will design their own pins which will be traded during "Choose Your Outlet." All festival-goers will be provided with a lanyard to attach their traded pins to. The more pins collected, the more raffle tickets earned for our prize drawing! *blank pins provided by Arete, and prepared by families prior to event Potluck Lunch: We will close the event by breaking bread together, where we can nurture new connections, spend time with good friends. Family Booths: Families who choose to participate will set up a booth displaying an important aspect of their lives. This could be sharing possessions or traditions that have been passed down through the generations. It could also include honoring an important person, sharing something artistic, teaching about a favorite family activity, or presenting on something that contributes to the family's livelihood. *We want everyone to be able to participate. If support is needed with paying for materials to put together a booth, please let us know! We can help. This is Social Studies: Students' contribution to this event counts as social studies lessons. With full participation, you can make this a month-long unit! Link to helpful resources and more details. Click to sign up. We Are Arete: A Family Heritage Festival Please also complete this form. Arete Heritage Festival- March 28 Family Information |
Math Night at Arete: Where Math Meets Movement! On March 13th, from 5:30-6:30, Arete will host an exciting and interactive Math Night, where families can experience the magic of math in a whole new way—through PE-inspired games and activities! This fun-filled evening will combine physical activity with learning, showing students that math isn’t just about numbers and equations—it’s something that can be enjoyed through movement, teamwork, and play. The night will consist of a series of stations, each designed to help students explore different math concepts while staying active. From obstacle courses to relay races, students can join in a variety of games that incorporate math problems into the activities they are participating in. We would love to have you all join Mrs. Tamo for this fun and active night! This is a free night and ALL are invited! |
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! |
Important Sign Ups: 3-8th Grade CAASPP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2025 Arete Charter Academy 2025-2026 School Year- Intent to Return Arete On Campus Spring Enrichments 2024-2025 We Are Arete: A Family Heritage Festival Please also complete this Arete Heritage Festival- March 28 Family Information Arete On Campus Spring Enrichments 2024-2025 Math Night at Arete: Where Math Meets Movement! Go to www.treering.com/validate, enter school passcode 101636661669265 2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025 Third Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- Grades 1st-6th Trimester Three Arete Piano Sign Ups 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. |
Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year
*March 3- Spring NWEA and AR Testing 9-12
*March 3 Garden
*March 4 Garden
*March 4 STEAM 12:15-1:30
*March 5 Pottery 12:15-1:15
*March 6- Spring NWEA and AR Testing 9-12
*March 6 Pottery 12:15-1:15
*March 6 Make & Take a Meal 12:15-1:30
*March 6 Snack Attack 1:30-2:30
*March 7- Spring NWEA and AR Testing 9-12
*March 7 Field Trip @ Middle Mountain Hikes 9:30-2
*March 7 Make & Take a Meal 12-1:30