Hello Arete Families!
Join us now for our Read-A-Thon and mark your calendars for Feb. 3rd!
Get ready to Read Across the USA!
The Arete Read-A-Thon will take place February 3rd-28th and is open to every student and their families. Students will keep track of the minutes they spend each day reading books. You are welcome to use any genre of book that you can find in your home, your county library, or our very own Arete library. Reading to students counts as well!
Turn in your Passport each week as you meet your reading goals to collect cool prizes including a hot cocoa party and pizza lunch served to you by Ms. Sarah & Ms. Kate! All students who earn the parties are invited to Arete to receive their awards!
You must submit your final reading times/passports by Feb 28th and return pledge money by March 14th. If you have not gotten your Passport or Flyer,
please stop by the office to pick one up.
We also have a sponsor sheet to go along with it. 100% of the pledges are used to reward the reader and Arete Charter Academy. 20% of pledges go to the student to be used at the Scholastic Book Fair, and 80% will go to the Arete library, orchard, chickens, and garden.
The book fair dates are March 26th - April 3rd.
We look forward to hearing all about the books they read this month.
Happy reading everyone!
Hello families,
So many new and exciting events are coming. Reminder that anything posted new each Sunday is in bold text. Happy rainy Sunday!
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You are all invited to the next Parent Action Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 4 at 12:15 in the Arete library. Hope you can come. We will be planning many fun events and reviewing our School Safety Plan. |
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Reminder that this awesome event is THIS Thursday. I’ll be bringing pizza, salad, and juice! Every year, students in grades 3-8 complete CAASPP testing in the spring. CAASPP testing results are reported to the state and we use the results of these tests to help keep our charter open. We are looking to show growth each year. Many families have questions about how to help their children practice and prepare, and this night is for you! Please join us for a welcome dinner from 5:00 - 5:30 followed by an informative session and training from 5:30 - 6:30. Bring your questions and a charged chromebook if you have one (chromebooks can also be checked out to families during the event). We will go over basic testing information, answer questions, and complete practice test walk-throughs to help your family learn about the CAASPP testing platform and how your children can practice at home. This is a great opportunity for both confident testers and students who struggle with testing anxiety. Also very helpful for students in the Blended Middle School Program! You don't want to miss this important event! We will be handing out raffle prizes to attendees! CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades |
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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! |
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Third Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- Grades 1st-6th There are now three different options. State vaccination regulations apply. Funds are removed from curriculum first, and then enrichments. Work samples will be sent home. The first two programs utilize student's funds to add a day of on campus instructional time for families who are desiring more higher level academic instruction from credentialed teachers with more advanced projects and more time with other students. We have a nine student minimum. Classes would be broken up into two multi-age groups of 2nd and 3rd grade (Wednesday Class) and 4th/5th/6th grade (Tuesday Class). Students at the lower grade level (2nd and 4th grades) should be reading at grade level to be able to have success at the multiage learning model. Literacy Launch (1st-3rd grades) has a focus that is perfect for emerging readers. 1. Hello Arete Tuesday 4th-6th Enrichment Families! I am excited that your kiddos will be joining in this opportunity during the third trimester! Students are expected to line up on the wall outside room 2 at 9am. Class time will include continuing with our writing practice and creative-writing studies, where students will begin to develop a collaborative "Choose Your Own Adventure" story; daily chicken checks; whole group activities/games in math; and a short unit in PE games and activities (wear comfortable shoes!). Ms. Doerr 2. The second option is Wednesday's 2nd/3rd grade Academic Enrichment. In science we will continue biology by looking at animal life cycles. In Writer’s Workshop, students will focus on persuasive writing, and poetry. Students will also build on their concept of multiplication; reinforcing multiples of 0-6, and 10, and begin 7, 8, and 9. Students will practice cursive writing, and begin typing. New students are welcome! -Mrs. Baker 3. The third program is Literacy Launch on Wednesdays. During the third trimester of the school year, our astronaut literacy team will continue to explore new places each week (incorporating social studies learning) and also investigate different creatures and aspects of nature each week (incorporating science learning). We will finish up our alphabet exploration, doing fun and engaging read-alouds, book studies, spelling/phonics, and writing connected to our learning. We will also incorporate art and hands-on activities as part of our reading and writing adventures and continue to work on improving penmanship. I look forward to rounding out the school year with an amazing Arete literacy team! This class would be appropriate for 1st-3rd graders who are not yet fluent readers. Mrs. McGough Mrs. McGough By completing this form, families are committing for one trimester from 9am-12pm, for a total of $165 out of Curriculum/Enrichment Funds. (Yes, that breaks down to $5 an hour for high quality instruction). Tuesday classes will run from March 4- (No Class April 15.) Wednesday classes will run from March 5- March 21 (no class April 16.) All students should come prepared with a water bottle and a healthy snack that does not contain nuts. |
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When students come to the Resource Center or the Blended Middle School, we do monthly CAASPP practice testing with them. Here is an opportunity for 3-8th grade students to have the same practice, one on one, with our computer tech or myself. We hope you sign up for some days! |
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2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025 Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or a Blended Middle School kiddo. It's that time to start scheduling the final round of NWEA Math and Accelerated Reader Testing for the 2024-2025 school year. Reminder that all testing will be completed in person and is mandatory. (CAASP Testing is on the State schedule for May). Second-Eighth Grade students will still need to take the STAR AR test and the NWEA Math test. Testing sessions will be offered on Monday, March 3, Thursday, March 6, Friday, March 7, Monday, March 10, Thursday, March 14, and Monday, March 17. If you have a busy schedule, please sign up early. We only have ONE Friday testing day, so if you need that PLEASE book early. Sign up here. |
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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: Math Night at Arete: Where Math Meets Movement! Go to www.treering.com/validate, enter school passcode 101636661669265 Arete Sprit Wear by Feb 20 CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades 2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025 Second Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 Third Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- Grades 1st-6th Trimester Two Arete Piano Sign Up (There is a waiting list, please sign up to be added to the waiting list.) 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
*February 3-28 Read-A-Thon
*February 3 Cookie Science 12:15-1:30- CLASS CANCELLED DUE TO INSTRUCTOR ILLNESS
*February 4 Cookie Science 12:15-1:30
*February 4 Garden
*February 5 Garden
*February 5 Bear River High School 8th GradeVisit 9:15
*February 5 Field Trip @ Nevada County Media 10-1:30
*February 5 Pottery Wheel w/ Susie Bell 12:15-1:15
*February 5- Last Day to Order from Amazon until February 18
*February 6 Pottery Wheel w/ Susie Bell 12:15-1:15
*February 6- Make and Take Home Dinners 12:15-1:30pm
*February 6- Snack Cooking Class 1:30-2:15pm
*February 6 Animal Assisted Learning @ Rise Ranch 3-4:30
*February 6- 5:30 CAASPP Parent Night
*February 7- Foraging and Cooking 11-1 @ 18414 Alexandra Way GV
*February 7- Art Class with Friends 1:30-2:30pm
*February 7- Fun Friday 2:30-3:30pm
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!
On February 19 and 25 our school nurse will be conducting Hearing and Vision Screening for Grades TK/K, 2, 5, and 8 or other concerned parents- 8-3:30. If your students are in those grade bands and at the Resource Center or Blended Middle Schools those days, we will pull them in for screening. If you are on campus and want to opt your child out, please complete this form. Copy of Mandatory Vision and Hearing Opt Out Form
If you are off campus and want you kiddo screened, pop into the front office.
On February 19 and 25 our school nurse will be conducting Hearing and Vision Screening for Grades TK/K, 2, 5, and 8 or other concerned parents- 8-3:30. If your students are in those grade bands and at the Resource Center or Blended Middle Schools those days, we will pull them in for screening. If you are on campus and want to opt your child out, please complete this form.Mandatory Vision and Hearing Opt Out Form If you are off campus and want you kiddo screened, pop into the front office.
Hello families,
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We have had some cancellations for the Foothills Bowl Field Trip for February 21. Click here to sign up. Field Trips |
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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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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! |
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When students come to the Resource Center or the Blended Middle School, we do monthly CAASPP practice testing with them. Here is an opportunity for 3-8th grade students to have the same practice, one on one, with our computer tech or myself. We hope you sign up for some days! |
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Arete Spirit Gear! Campaign runs January 23- February 20. Paper order forms were handed out in the Resource Center last week and will be handed out during 20 day meetings. You can also order here. Arete Sprit Wear Shirts and sweatshirts take about three weeks to arrive. We must sell 25 items to place the order. |
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Every year, students in grades 3-8 complete CAASPP testing in the spring. CAASPP testing results are reported to the state and we use the results of these tests to help keep our charter open. We are looking to show growth each year. Many families have questions about how to help their children practice and prepare, and this night is for you! Please join us for a welcome dinner from 5:00 - 5:30 followed by an informative session and training from 5:30 - 6:30. Bring your questions and a charged chromebook if you have one (chromebooks can also be checked out to families during the event). We will go over basic testing information, answer questions, and complete practice test walk-throughs to help your family learn about the CAASPP testing platform and how your children can practice at home. This is a great opportunity for both confident tester and students who struggle with testing anxiety. Also very helpful for students in the Blended Middle School Program! You don't want to miss this important event! We will be handing out raffle prizes to attendees! CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades |
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2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025 Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or a Blended Middle School kiddo. It's that time to start scheduling the final round of NWEA Math and Accelerated Reader Testing for the 2024-2025 school year. Reminder that all testing will be completed in person and is mandatory. (CAASP Testing is on the State schedule for May). Second-Eighth Grade students will still need to take the STAR AR test and the NWEA Math test. Testing sessions will be offered on Monday, March 3, Thursday, March 6, Friday, March 7, Monday, March 10, Thursday, March 14, and Monday, March 17. If you have a busy schedule, please sign up early. We only have ONE Friday testing day, so if you need that PLEASE book early. Sign up here. |
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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: Go to www.treering.com/validate, enter school passcode 101636661669265 Arete Sprit Wear by Feb 20 CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades 2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025 Second Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 Trimester Two Arete Piano Sign Up (There is a waiting list, please sign up to be added to the waiting list.) 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
*January 27- STEAM 12:15-1:30
*January 28- STEAM 12:15-1:30
*January 29- 7/8th Grade Sexual Health Education 9:30-10:45
*January 30- Make and Take Home Dinners 12:15-1:30pm
*January 30- Snack Cooking Class 1:30-2:15pm
*January 31- Foraging and Cooking Friday @ 18414 Alexandria Way 11-1:00
*January 31- Botanical Workshop 11-12
*January 31- Culinary Adventures 12-1:30
*January 31- Culinary Book Course @ 18414 Alexandria Way 1-3, Online dates TBD
*January 31- Art Class with Friends 1:30-2:30pm
*January 31- Fun Friday 2:30-3:30pm
Hello families,
Reminder that our offices are closed tomorrow in honor of Martin Luther King, Junior.
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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! |
6-8th Grade Wrestling- Boys and GirlsMagnolia is hosting a wrestling team this year and Arete students are invited to practice with Magnolia and then wrestle under Arete Charter Academy. Please let me know if your child is interested. Vaccinations are required. WRESTLING PRACTICE Magnolia's Wrestling Team practices in the B2 Mat Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Questions? Email Coach Georgeson: [email protected] |
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When students come to the Resource Center or the Blended Middle School, we do monthly CAASPP practice testing with them. Here is an opportunity for 3-8th grade students to have the same practice, one on one, with our computer tech or myself. We hope you sign up for some days! |
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Arete Spirit Gear! Campaign runs January 23- February 20. Shirts and sweatshirts take about three weeks to arrive. We must sell 25 items to place the order. Fliers will be out soon! |
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Every year, students in grades 3-8 complete CAASPP testing in the spring. CAASPP testing results are reported to the state and we use the results of these tests to help keep our charter open. We are looking to show growth each year. Many families have questions about how to help their children practice and prepare, and this night is for you! Please join us for a welcome dinner from 5:00 - 5:30 followed by an informative session and training from 5:30 - 6:30. Bring your questions and a charged chromebook if you have one (chromebooks can also be checked out to families during the event). We will go over basic testing information, answer questions, and complete practice test walk-throughs to help your family learn about the CAASPP testing platform and how your children can practice at home. This is a great opportunity for both confident tester and students who struggle with testing anxiety. Also very helpful for students in the Blended Middle School Program! You don't want to miss this important event! We will be handing out raffle prizes to attendees! CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades |
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2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025 Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or a Blended Middle School kiddo. It's that time to start scheduling the final round of NWEA Math and Accelerated Reader Testing for the 2024-2025 school year. Reminder that all testing will be completed in person and is mandatory. (CAASP Testing is on the State schedule for May). Second-Eighth Grade students will still need to take the STAR AR test and the NWEA Math test. Testing sessions will be offered on Monday, March 3, Thursday, March 6, Friday, March 7, Monday, March 10, Thursday, March 14, and Monday, March 17. If you have a busy schedule, please sign up early. We only have ONE Friday testing day, so if you need that PLEASE book early. Sign up here. |
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SEL Corner- The December/January's SEL lesson introduces students to the power of positive affirmations as a way to build self-esteem, resilience, and a supportive classroom community. Through creating a Positive Affirmation Jar, students will learn how kind and encouraging words can boost their confidence, help them manage challenges, and strengthen connections with their peers. By the end of the lesson, students will have a practical tool to promote positivity and emotional well-being in their daily lives. file:///Users/sarahschwartz/Desktop/DECEMBER_JANUARY_%20SEL%20Counseling%20Lesson.pdf |
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One of the lovely things Arete homeschool parents do is limit their children’s screen time. We wholeheartedly agree. One time this becomes a little tricky is when kiddos need to type. Typing/ keyboarding is a skill they will need in life, school, and on assessments. In comprehensive schools, students usually start typing practice in second grade for 20 minutes about two-three times a week. There are websites that make this fun and easy for kids and families. Please consider checking out one of these programs to support your kiddos in this area. Please email Carrie at [email protected] if you need assistance. |
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*Please email Sheila at [email protected] if you would like to order free/reduced breakfast or lunch this year. |
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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: CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades 2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025 Second Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025 Trimester Two Arete Piano Sign Up (There is a waiting list, please sign up to be added to the waiting list.) 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
*January 20- MLK Day- No School
*January 21 Cookie Science 12:15-1:30
*January 22- 7/8th Grade Sexual Health Education 9:30-10:45
*January 22- Sculpture Class Part 2 of 2 12:15-1:15
*January 23- Sculpture Class Part 2 of 2 12:15-1:15
*January 24- Field Trip @ California State Capitol 10-11
*January 24- Art Class with Friends 1:30-2:30pm
*January 24- Fun Friday 2:30-3:30pm
