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We are so excited to announce the return of Aimee O'Brien Photography for Spring Photos
Intent to Return Form 23/24 School Year
Thank you for completing one form for each child who attends our school. Please complete for TK-7th grade. This form is due TODAY March 8th and will guarantee your child's enrollment at Arete for the 2023-2024 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 2023 school year if needed.
Arete Charter Academy 2023-2024 School Year- Intent to Return
Sunday, March 5 Update
Good Evening Families!
I know the weather has made NWEA/STAR AR Testing and 20 Day Meetings a little tricky. Thanks for being so flexible. Thanks to all who were able to get their kiddos in for testing last week so we had less make ups. We understand people live all over the county, and other counties and safety is our first priority, It’s possible school will be canceled tomorrow. If so, we will re-schedule testing until March 13, so please block out that day on your calendar if your kiddo is signed up for tomorrow and it gets canceled due to snow. Some of you have missed 20 day meetings due to snow conditions and school closures. Thanks for emailing in logs and samples, doing phone, in person, and Zoom meetings and overall just being awesome. 20 Day meetings were originally scheduled for Feb 27-March 6. We are extending those days to March 6-10. We are hoping to have all meetings held and binders in by March 10, assuming no future closures.
Tomorrow continues our last round of NWEA Math and STAR AR Reading testing. Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or a Blended Middle School kiddo. Please sign up here if you have not already done so. Remember to bring a charged Chromebook if you have one or come early if you need to check one out. Bring a snack and water bottle. Spring NWEA/AR Testing
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
The Writing Club at the library is canceled for tomorrow due to weather.
*Arete Intent to Return for the 2023-2024 School Year- Reminder that the deadline to ensure enrollment for next year is THIS Wednesday, March 8.
Thank you for completing one form for each child who attends our school. Please complete for TK-7th grade. This form is due by March 8, 2023 and will guarantee your child's enrollment at Arete for the 2023-2024 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 2023 school year if needed.
Arete Charter Academy 2023-2024 School Year- Intent to Return
Maidu Museum & Historic Site- Wednesday, May 24th from 12:00p.m. to 1:30p.m.
Due to a snow day, this day is being rescheduled to an on campus event where the Maidu Museum is sending out staff. We visited the Museum site last year and will again next year!
"Bring the Maidu Museum into your classroom with this hands-on program. Your students will compare different tribal communities from up and down California. Discover how these cultures reflected their relationships with the diverse environments in which they live. Games Add-on (30 min): Add on an extra 30 minutes to your Outreach Program to include two games: the Trade Game and the Stave Game. During the Trade Game, students become traders for their community and learn about about what it takes to make the best trades. The Stave Game is a traditional California Indian game that is played throughout the state."
We can have 35 children. If you were signed up for the original field trip, you have first rights to this event. This is open to ALL Arete students who are signed up. Parents can either stay or drop off at 12pm and pick up at 1:30. If your child will NOT attend that day, please sign in to Sign Up Genius and delete their spot so another child can attend. We are wanting to have all 35 spots filled!!!
Please do not double book with an enrichment on this day.
January Through May Field Trips 2023
*Arete New Family Informational Night- Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5-6pm. Zoom or in person. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Let your interested friends know!
March Through May 2023 Enrichments- no budget needed
We can pay for anything listed on this link after it is added to a budget form. New funds drop March 6.
Current Independent Contractors
Next Park Meet Up-The next one will be Thursday, March 16 from 1-2pm at Minnie Park. This is a special meet up as beloved former Arete family, Emily and Abby Adams will be attending as well!
The Next Arete OC Adventures On Campus Meet Up is Friday, March 24 from 12-2pm Join us for a garden activity, a craft, and time with friends! Bring lunch and we look forward to seeing you there! There will also be a visit to see the chickens! Everyone is welcome!
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!
*Sign up for our Arete Charter Academy Family Facebook Group here...
Arete Charter Academy Family Group
*Sign up for our Arete OC Adventures Group here...
Important Dates for the 2022-2023 School Year
*March 6 20 Day Meetings - Rewards - Popcorn
*March 6 Scholastic Book Fair 12pm-1pm
*March 6- Trimester 3 Funds Released
*March 6 Spring NWEA/AR TESTING
*March 6- KMC Archery Level 2 12:15-1:15 4-8th
*March 6- Intellibricks Game Design w/Scratch 2-8th 12:15-1:45 (make up class 2/27)
*March 7 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30am-1pm
*March 7 Cookie Science 12:15-1:30 (rescheduled from 1/10)
*March 7 Archery 12:15-1:15 (rescheduled from 1/10)
*March 8 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30am-1pm and 4-5pm
*March 8 Create a Board Game 12:15-1:15
*March 8- 5-6pm Prospective New Family Meeting- Zoom and In Person
*March 9 Spring NWEA/AR TESTING
*March 9 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30am-1pm
*March 9 Class Garden 9:45-10:15
*March 9 Class Garden Veblen 11:30-12
*March 9 Create a Board Game 12:15-1:15
*March 10 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30am-1pm
*March 10 Engineering Adventure Series -The Great Egg Drop 9-10:30
*March 10 Art Class- Creative Monogram Letters 10:30-11:30
*March 10 After art Fun w/Stephanie and Wendy 11:30-12:30
*March 10 Chess Club 12:30-1:10
Maidu Museum Field Trip
Due to a snow day, this day is being rescheduled to an on campus event where the Maidu Museum is sending out staff. We visited the Museum site last year and will again next year!
Wednesday, May 24th from 12:00p.m. to 1:30p.m.
"Bring the Maidu Museum into your classroom with this hands-on program. Your students will compare different tribal communities from up and down California. Discover how these cultures reflected their relationships with the diverse environments in which they live. Games Add-on (30 min): Add on an extra 30 minutes to your Outreach Program to include two games: the Trade Game and the Stave Game. During the Trade Game, students become traders for their community and learn about about what it takes to make the best trades. The Stave Game is a traditional California Indian game that is played throughout the state."
We can have 35 children. If you were signed up for the original field trip, you have first rights to this event. This is open to ALL Arete students who are signed up. Parents can either stay or drop off at 12pm and pick up at 1:30. If your child will NOT attend that day, please sign in to Sign Up Genius and delete their spot so another child can attend. We are wanting to have all 35 spots filled!!!
Please do not double book with an enrichment on this day.
The Book Fair Showed Up Today, Three Days Late
The Fair will be extended to run through Monday, March 13th. Come in and check out all the fun new books from Scholastic. We will be up and operational each day from 8:30AM-1:00 PM. We are looking for volunteers to help set up and to help during the fair. Anytime you are able to help would be so greatly appreciated!!
Please check out our Book Fair website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/aretecharteracademy
Thank you for all those participating in the Read-A-Thon! Anyone with Book Bucks earned in the Read-a-Thon, can use them at the Book Fair! (you get to keep those forever and ever).
Arete Enrichment Funds of up to $100 may be spent at the book fair on books after being added to a budget form. (Please complete the budget ahead of time. It usually takes a day to process it.) Those books are considered non-consumable and have to be returned at the end of the year. They will be added to the Arete library. They can be checked out again.
We are so excited to be offering our annual Family Information Night on Wednesday, March 8 from 5:00-6:00pm. Please share with any interested friends. Mrs. Cindy will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from 4-5pm that night.
Hope to see you soon at the Book Fair.
Schedule for 3/3

Another Snow Day, Thursday, March 2nd
As Arete has no school tomorrow, 3/2/2023, I have rescheduled this testing day to Thursday, March 16 from 9:15am-12pm. If that does not work for you, please delete your Sign Up on the link and schedule your kiddo for another day. Thanks for your patience!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-2nd8th2#/
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No School or School Activities on Wednesday, March 1
Make Ups
NO School or Anything at School Tomorrow. Stay home!
Monday, February 27 Update
Sunday, February 26 Update
Good Evening Families,
Tomorrow begins our last round of NWEA Math and STAR AR Reading testing. Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or a Blended Middle School kiddo. Please sign up here if you have not already done so. Remember to bring a charged Chromebook if you have one or come early if you need to check one out. Bring a snack and water bottle. Spring NWEA/AR Testing
*Arete Intent to Return for the 2023-2024 School Year
Thank you for completing one form for each child who attends our school. Please complete for TK-7th grade. This form is due by March 8, 2023 and will guarantee your child's enrollment at Arete for the 2023-2024 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 2023 school year if needed.
Arete Charter Academy 2023-2024 School Year- Intent to Return
*Arete New Family Informational Night- Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5-6pm. Zoom or in person. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Let your interested friends know!
March Through May 2023 Enrichments- no budget needed
We can pay for anything listed on this link after it is added to a budget form. New funds drop March 6.
Current Independent Contractors
Next Park Meet Up-
The next one will be Thursday, March 16 from 1-2pm at Minnie Park. This is a special meet up as beloved former Arete family, Emily and Abby Adams will be attending as well!
The Next Arete OC Adventures On Campus Meet Up is Friday, March 24 from 12-2pm
Join us for a garden activity, a craft, and time with friends! Bring lunch and we look forward to seeing you there! There will also be a visit to see the chickens! Everyone is welcome!
THIS IS CANCELLED TOMORROW 2/27 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER *Arete Writing Club Continues Each Monday, from 2-3pm at the Madelyn Helling Library. Please feel free to RSVP or just show up! Arete Writing Club
*Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or a Blended Middle School kiddo. Spring NWEA/AR Testing
*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!
*Sign up for our Arete Charter Academy Family Facebook Group here...
Arete Charter Academy Family Group
*Sign up for our Arete OC Adventures Group here...
Important Dates for the 2022-2023 School Year
*February 27- Intellibricks Game Design w/Scratch 2-8th 12:15-1:45
*February 27- KMC Archery Level 2 12:15-1:15 4-8th
*February 27 Spring NWEA/AR TESTING
*February 28 Class Garden McAlister 11:30-12
*February 28 Science Adventures in STEAM w/Ms. Doerr TK-3
12:15-1:30
*February 28- KMC Archery Level 2 12:15-1:30 2-3rd Grade
*March 1 Garden Von Ruden 9:30-10
*March 1 Lockdown Drill 9:30
*March 1 Doerr Garden 10-10:30
*March 1 Soccer 12:15-1:15
*March 2 20 Day Meeting - Rewards - Popcorn
*March 2 Spring NWEA/AR TESTING
*March 2 Tomasetti Class Garden 9:45-10:15
*March 2 Class Garden Baker 10:45-11:15
*March 2 Class Garden Codiga 11:30-12
*March 2 Soccer 12:15-1:15
*March 3 Spring NWEA/AR TESTING
*March 3 20 Day Meeting - Rewards - Popcorn
*March 3- End of Trimester 2
*March 3 Crafty Fridays 10:30-11:30 String Art (make up class from 2/24)
*March 3 Friday Fun Day 11:30-12:30 (make up class from 2/24)
*March 3 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30-1pm
*March 3 Field Trip Meeting Mozart @center for the arts GV all ages, 10-11
*The Scholastic Book Fair starts Friday, March 3. Next Friday!
The Fair will run until Friday March 10th. Come in and check out all the fun new books from Scholastic. We will be up and operational each day from 8:30AM-1:00 PM. We are looking for volunteers to help set up and to help during the fair. Anytime you are able to help would be so greatly appreciated!!
Please check out our Book Fair website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/aretecharteracademy
Thank you for all those participating in the Read-A-Thon! Anyone with Book Bucks earned in the Read-a-Thon, can use them at the Book Fair! (you get to keep those forever and ever).
Arete Enrichment Funds of up to $100 may be spent at the book fair on books after being added to a budget form. (Please complete the budget ahead of time. It usually takes a day to process it.) Those books are considered non-consumable and have to be returned at the end of the year. They will be added to the Arete library. They can be checked out again.
We are so excited to be offering our annual Family Information Night on Wednesday, March 8 from 5:00-6:00pm. Please share with any interested friends. Mrs. Cindy will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from 4-5pm that night.
Hope to see you soon at the Book Fair.