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Meredith Doerr is Arete's Outstanding Teacher of 2023!!!
I think Meredith Doerr is a wonderful example of an outstanding teacher. She puts her heart and soul into teaching. She can teach any grade, connects with students so well, and makes learning fun! She holds students and families to a high standard and genuinely cares. It is evident that she is passionate about teaching and she does it so well!
She is always taking on extra duties/responsibilities. She is the head of the chicken committee and takes absolute responsibility to make sure the chickens are safe and thriving. (That has not been easy in this crazy weather.) She coordinates parents for both that and our overnight field trip to Sutter’s Fort which she is also responsible for. Meredith is the teacher that steps up for so many responsibilities that I have to check in with her to make sure she is not taking too much on. But the thing is, no matter how many extra roles she accepts, she knocks them all out of the ballpark.
She provides engaging opportunities for a variety of students. She spends time figuring out what works best for individual students. She is constantly supporting students...in the Resource Center, tutoring, and in all the enrichments she offers. She works hard to offer students an enriching and meaningful curriculum. It is clear she cares deeply about the students and our school as a whole.
Meredith’s reach goes beyond Arete as she is the first teacher to step up if Magnolia needs a substitute. She teaches after school enrichment classes for Cottage Hill and Alta Sierra and is responsible for independent study and home hospital for PRSD. It is hard to comprehend how well she does so many different tasks and jobs, but she does both thoroughly and professionally.
Meredith makes herself available night and day to support families. She curates work to scaffold lessons or to provide supplements when students are struggling with specific concepts. She is committed to professional development and signs up for extra professional learning opportunities like Math Mindset. She always has a positive attitude and is extremely thorough and timely in completing all work. Meredith has a positive rapport with all staff, students and parents. She is a dream employee and teacher.
Meredith is the absolute epitome of an Outstanding Teacher!
A news article written by 8th grader, Dakota Perrotta. She has skills!
Arete Girls Volleyball Team
Arete’s girls volleyball team has had two games so far, and they have won them both! Last season they lost a lot of their games, as it was pretty much all of their first times playing. Though not surprising, it was often disappointing. Everything changed at the start of this season; it was Arete vs. Chicago Park. The girls seemed extremely nervous, yet they actually did really well. The score kept everyone on the edge of their seats. One second they were about to win, the next they were about to lose. They did in fact win, and they were so excited they were all jumping around with excitement. One of the players to watch would definitely be #7, Bella Stafford. She brings the most positive energy anyone has ever seen to the team. Whenever she does anything like get the ball over the net, get her overhand serve over, or do a cool move, the girls love her and always get so happy! You can tell they are proud of her. She's one of the only girls who is able to consistently get her overhand serve over. 📷
This team works really well together. They always try to get the ball, they call it, and they always make sure to work together. A lot of teams can't do that, but Arete can!
In the second game it was initially clear who was going to win; however, in the second set it started getting a little nerve-racking. Eventually, they won again! The whole team is honestly amazing, and they are a team to watch! Hopefully, they will win the rest of their games as well!
Arete’s girls volleyball team has had two games so far, and they have won them both! Last season they lost a lot of their games, as it was pretty much all of their first times playing. Though not surprising, it was often disappointing. Everything changed at the start of this season; it was Arete vs. Chicago Park. The girls seemed extremely nervous, yet they actually did really well. The score kept everyone on the edge of their seats. One second they were about to win, the next they were about to lose. They did in fact win, and they were so excited they were all jumping around with excitement. One of the players to watch would definitely be #7, Bella Stafford. She brings the most positive energy anyone has ever seen to the team. Whenever she does anything like get the ball over the net, get her overhand serve over, or do a cool move, the girls love her and always get so happy! You can tell they are proud of her. She's one of the only girls who is able to consistently get her overhand serve over. 📷
This team works really well together. They always try to get the ball, they call it, and they always make sure to work together. A lot of teams can't do that, but Arete can!
In the second game it was initially clear who was going to win; however, in the second set it started getting a little nerve-racking. Eventually, they won again! The whole team is honestly amazing, and they are a team to watch! Hopefully, they will win the rest of their games as well!
***Attention Archery Students***
If your student participated in Archery Class, please complete the link below if you would like to give feedback. Thank you!
Talent Show Update
Registration: we need everyone who wants to participate in the talent show to perform what they will be doing, within a 2 minute time-frame. At registration we can discuss what they will need to bring themselves or what is available for them to use. (Microphone, stool, mats etc) students do not have to have it perfected just an idea.
Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26th at 11:30 in the MPR
Staff Appreciation Week May 4-12th
The theme is "Our Teachers Are VIPs" and the Parent Action Committee is planning some fun events to celebrate all of the amazing Arete staff. Please sign up to help if you can. Contact Mandee at [email protected] if you have questions or would rather send her money to help out! Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Update
If you have not been receiving messages from our district office, PRSD, through our communication system, Bright Arrow, please follow these directions to update your Power School account. You can also edit HOW you receive messages, whether it will be email, text, phone call or a combinationClick here and sign in.*Go to Forms*Go to "B- Student Contacts"*Make sure that all of your contact information is correct and the appropriate boxes are checked.*Submit for approval.
* To simply opt in to receiving BrightArrow texts, text "yes" to 87569.
Sunday, March 26 Update
Good Evening Families!
Hope you had an opportunity to enjoy the lovely spring weather!
*Arete STEAM Expo- We will have two days and all students are invited to display projects they completed this year in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math. All families are invited to attend and view student work. Students will stand with their projects and answer questions about them. Resource Center and Blended Middle School classes will also attend.
April 18- Arete STEAM EXPO 9-9:30
April 19- Arete STEAM EXPO 9-9:30
*Arete's Blended Middle School Program is excited to be offering our second yearbook. The deadline to purchase the yearbook and have it delivered by the end of the school year is April 17. You can even personalize two pages! Go to www.treering.com/validate and enter Arete's code of 1016366166265
*CAASP (3-8th Grades) and Physical Fitness Testing (5th & 7th Grades)
The state of California requires 5th and 7th graders to complete Physical Fitness Testing each year. This year we have scheduled two testing days for Friday April 14 and Monday, April 24 from 9am-12pm. Students will participate in five activities. We have two sign up times, so please choose the time that works best for your schedule.
3-8th Grade CAASP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2023
Pictures with Aimee O’ Brien
Tuesday, April 18
9:15-9:30 Walk-ins & Staff
9:30-9:50 Marina Codiga's Class (3/4)
9:50-10:10 Nicole Tomasetti's Class (TK/K)
10:10-10:30 Leah Veblen's Class (1/2)
10:30-10:50 Cassie McAlister's Class (2/3)
10:50-11:10 Megan Lingo and Amber Baker's Class (K/1)
11-11:20 Walk-ins & Staff
Wednesday, April 19
9:15-9:30 Walk-ins & Staff
9:30-9:50 6th Grade BMS
9:50-10:10 7th Grade BMS
10:10-10:30 8th Grade BMS
10:30-10:50 Meredith Doerr's Class (4/5)
10:50-11:10 Rachael Von Ruden and Amanda Tamo's Class (6-8th Resource)
11:15-12:15 Walk-ins & Siblings
🐉🍄 ✨ Arete’s Dragon Fair!!!! ✨🍄🐲 Friday, May 19, 2023 from 12:30-1:30pm
Click here to read all of the information. And here to sign up!
Remember to email Sarah at [email protected] a few days before a kiddos’ birthday if you want to send in treats so I can check for food allergies. Nuts are never allowed, but some individual classes have food allergies that I also monitor closely. Thanks for keeping our students safe. We also strongly encourage healthier treats if possible as some families closely monitor their kiddos’ sugar and food dye intake.
Please remember that we are a NUT FREE school as we have several students with severe nut allergies. Kiddos may enjoy nut free granola bars and spreads on their sandwiches and all the nut free favorites when away from Arete. Thanks!
Important Dates 2022-2023 School Year
Important Dates for the 2022-2023 School Year
*March 27 Sea Quest Science Lab and Field Trip all ages 11-12:30
*March 27 Archery - Robin Hood Workshop Series 12:15-3:15
*March 27 Class Garden McAlister 11:30-12
*March 27 Read A Thon Pizza Party 12-12:30
*March 27 Girls Volleyball @ Forest Lake Christian 5:15
*March 28 Read A Thon Pizza Party 12-12:30
*March 28 STEAM 12:15-1:30
*March 28 Archery - Robin Hood Workshop Series 12:15-3:15
*March 29 STEAM 12:15-1:30
*March 29 Felting Wool Snakes 12:15-1:15
*March 30 New Family Tour 9:15-9:30
*March 30 Class Garden Tomasetti 9:45-10:15
*March 30 Felting Wool Snakes 12:15-1:15
*March 30 Lego Robotics - 12:15-1:45
*March 31 Engineering Adventure Series -The Great Egg Drop 9-10:30
*March 31 Art Class- 3D Easter Eggs with Basket 10:30-11:30
*March 31 After Art Fun w/Stephanie and Wendy 11:30-12:30
*April 3-7- Spring Break- No School for Students
2023 STEAM Arts Showcase and Competition
Congrats to Arete's 8th Grade Team- Ella Beirne, Ella DesAutels and Avery Myers for winning 3rd Place in Arts for their Digital Mixed Media Video on Plastic Waste. We are so proud of you!!! (Thanks to Mr. Codiga for facilitating and supporting this).
Nevada County Reads
What: Front Desk Book Club for ages 8-12
When: 4-5:30 Fridays, March 24, April 7, May 5, May 19
Where: Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City
Why: We love to read!
Details: Readers are welcome no matter how much they’ve read of the novel.
Here’s more information about Front Desk by Kelly Yang.
Thanks!
Tricia Caspers
Youth Services Librarian
Madelyn Hellling Library
980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1541