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THIS Wednesday and Thursday we are having our annual Christmas party for students. Instead of Winter Holiday Around the World stations, like we have done in the past, we are having an ice skating party. We bought piles of fake snow and students will wear jammies and socks and skating around our improvised ice rink in the MPR while enjoying hot cocoa (and a visit with Santa on Thursday). We are still in need of a few items. Please sign up if you are able to help. Thanks! For Wednesday, we need whipped cream and two parents to help make hot cocoa.
For Thursday, we need two gallons of chocolate milk (we have an extra crockpot if someone wants to sign up for dairy free hot cocoa), one parent to help make cocoa, and we need 25 frosted/decorated sugar cookies for our Blended Middle School kids in the afternoon. Please sign up on the link or email me if you can help!
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Winter Dress Up Days- December 16th and 17th- Christmas Day (Santa hats and light up necklaces, etc) December 18th and 19th- PJ Days |
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This week continues our 4th round of 20 Day Meetings. Reminder that ALL logs and work samples must be turned in to your EA DURING the meeting to earn a ticket. Tickets can be redeemed in the front office on December 13-18. This month is 100% organic fruit snacks. If you did not earn your Arete water bottle last month, we have it waiting in the front office for you to earn this month. Grade Level Writing Packets Each year students are building upon three writing genres. Our next genre of focus is Informative Writing. We will be sending home Informational Writing packets to be used as a resource and tool in teaching this very important writing genre. Each packet contains student writing examples, all grade checklists, graphic organizers, simple lesson plans, and a grading rubric. Please see your Educational Advisors to pick up a packet and see how you can incorporate it into your lessons at home. |
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November SEL Lesson In November’s SEL lesson, students will explore healthy defense mechanisms to cope with stress, manage their emotions, and navigate challenging situations. As part of the lesson, they will reflect on their responses to adversity and identify positive choices they can make when faced with difficulties. Each student will write their “Positive Choice” on a shield, which will be displayed on our community wall. This activity fosters self-awareness and encourages students to recognize and embrace constructive strategies for managing tough moments. |
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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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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: 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
*December 16-18- Mandarins May Be Picked Up From Arete (Possible Weather Delay)
*December 16 & 17- Christmas Day (Santa hats and light up necklaces, etc)
*December 17 Resource Center Visits the Garden
*December 18 & 19- PJ Dress Up Day
*December 18 Resource Center Visits the Garden
*December 19- 11:15-12:45 Nevada County Nutcracker @ Don Bagget Theatre
*December 19- Art Class with Friends 12:15-1:15pm
*December 19- Fun Friday 1:15-2:15pm (Date and time change)
*December 20 Gingerbread with Meredith Doerr 9-10:30
*December 20 Botanical Home Workshop 11-12
*December 20 Culinary Adventures 12-1:30
*December 23- January 3- Winter Break- No School
The rain this morning and the forecast for the next four days will be making it extremely difficult to harvest. Mandarins are particularly sensitive to moisture and cannot be harvested wet.
We may be unable to deliver Monday morning and may need to move delivery until Wednesday morning.
WE WILL NOTIFY EVERYONE OF THE POSSIBLE DELAY
Hello families,
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California Healthy Kids Surveys are used to make goals for our school for the upcoming school year. Parents, staff, and 5-8th graders are invited to participate. Please complete the parent survey here by December 13. Thanks so much! |
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Winter Dress Up Days- December 12th- Ugly Sweater Day December 16th and 17th- Christmas Day (Santa hats and light up necklaces, etc) December 18th and 19th- PJ Days |
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This week starts our 4th round of 20 Day Meetings. Reminder that ALL logs and work samples must be turned in to your EA DURING the meeting to earn a ticket. Tickets can be redeemed in the front office on December 13-18. This month is 100% organic fruit snacks. If you did not earn your Arete water bottle last month, we have it waiting in the front office for you to earn this month. Grade Level Writing Packets Each year students are building upon three writing genres. Our next genre of focus is Informative Writing. We will be sending home Informational Writing packets to be used as a resource and tool in teaching this very important writing genre. Each packet contains student writing examples, all grade checklists, graphic organizers, simple lesson plans, and a grading rubric. Please see your Educational Advisors to pick up a packet and see how you can incorporate it into your lessons at home. |
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November SEL Lesson In November’s SEL lesson, students will explore healthy defense mechanisms to cope with stress, manage their emotions, and navigate challenging situations. As part of the lesson, they will reflect on their responses to adversity and identify positive choices they can make when faced with difficulties. Each student will write their “Positive Choice” on a shield, which will be displayed on our community wall. This activity fosters self-awareness and encourages students to recognize and embrace constructive strategies for managing tough moments. |
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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: 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
*December 9 Cookie Science 12:15-1:30
*December 10 Cookie Science 12:15-1:30
*December 11 Lighted Bottle 12:15-1:15
*December 12 Lighted Bottle 12:15-1:15
*December 12- Ugly Sweater Dress Up Day
*December 12- Office closed from 2:15-3:15 for Staff Event
*December 13- Gingerbread Houses 9-10:30am
*December 13- Art Class with Friends 1:30-2:30pm
*December 13- Fun Friday 2:30-3:30pm
Hello families,
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Reminder that our Family Christmas Partyis open to ALL Arete Families! On Thursday December 5 from 4:30 to 5:20 AND 5:30-6:20pm we are inviting families to come join in a Christmas craft together (painting a winter design on a decorative paint brush) while we listen to Christmas music and enjoy potluck snack/treats. Arete will provide apple juice, cups, plates and silverware. Please bring a potluck dish (we are a NUT FREE campus) to share. It is helpful if you arrive on time as it is a quick moving and fun filled event! Please give at least 24 hours for any cancellations. All families are invited as this is an evening event open to the community. |
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Reminder that Thursday is the last day to turn in order sheets to sell mandarins for a fundraiser for Arete. Each 10# bag sells for $20 and $8 is earned by Arete for student events and needs. Order forms and payment in check to PRSD or exact cash are due on Thursday, December 5. Mandarins should be picked up in the Arete office between December 16-18. |
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*December 4- We will be hosting a Ghidotti High School Presentation for 6-8th Grade students and interested parents 9:15-9:45 in Room 15. *February 12 - We will be hosting a Bitney Prep High School Presentation for 6-8th Grade students and interested parents 9:15-9:45 in Room 15. |
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Winter Dress Up Days- December 12th- Ugly Sweater Day December 16th and 17th- Christmas Day (Santa hats and light up necklaces, etc) December 18th and 19th- PJ Days |
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Reminder that we continue and complete Winter NWEA/STAR AR Testing this week. All kiddos must test by Friday. Notice that we have the start time a few minutes later than the Resource Center so that the office and parking lot are not so busy at the same time! If you signed up for a Chromebook, there will be one waiting for you in the front office with your kiddos’ name on it. Kids should bring a water bottle, snack, and school work or a book to use when they are completed. We will walk them down to meet you in the front of the school at 12pm. They will take the math test before a snack/recess break and then take the reading test. We want them to go slowly and try their best and show all of the great stuff they have learned! In case you need to reschedule your testing… 2nd-8th Grade Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-25 |
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California Healthy Kids Surveys are used to make goals for our school for the upcoming school year. Parents, staff, and 5-8th graders are invited to participate. Please complete the parent survey here by December 13. Thanks so much! |
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November SEL Lesson In November’s SEL lesson, students will explore healthy defense mechanisms to cope with stress, manage their emotions, and navigate challenging situations. As part of the lesson, they will reflect on their responses to adversity and identify positive choices they can make when faced with difficulties. Each student will write their “Positive Choice” on a shield, which will be displayed on our community wall. This activity fosters self-awareness and encourages students to recognize and embrace constructive strategies for managing tough moments. |
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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: 2nd-8th Grade Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-25 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
*December 2- Winter NWEA & STAR AR Assessments 9:15-12pm
*December 3 Resource Center Visits the Garden
*December 4 Resource Center Visits the Garden
*December 4- Ghidotti Presentation for 6-8th Grade 9:15-9:45 Room 15
*December 5- Make and Take Home Dinners 12:15-1:30pm
*December 5- Snack Cooking Class 1:30-2:15pm
*December 5- Arete Christmas Party 4:30-5:20 and 5:30-6:20
*December 5- Mandarin Sales End
*December 6- Winter NWEA & STAR AR Assessments 9:15-12pm
*December 6- Art Class with Friends 1:30-2:30pm
*December 6- Fun Friday 2:30-3:30pm
