Skip to main content
Sarah Schwartz » Home

Home

 

Posts

Sunday, May 22 Update

Good day, 

Wow, it’s so hard to see how quickly this year has passed and how few days we have left! What a wonderful year we have had! For the first time ever, we have filled our capacity and have closed enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. At this point we are accepting applications and those students will be placed into a lottery for any spots that open up. This week I will be sending out directions to update your Power School forms and completion of that will secure your children’s spots for next school year. If you have previously told us your child will be attending Arete next year and your plans have changed, please email us ASAP so we can open that spot for another child. We are also hiring new staff based on these numbers, so please let us know if your plans have changed as it also affects teacher’s jobs. 

5th Grade Picnic- 5th grade families (and Arete staff)  are invited to our informal 5th Grade Picnic on Wednesday, June 1 after Fun Field Day from 12-12:45. Students can attend both events, either event or none of the events! Please bring your own picnic lunch. I will provide ice cream, bowls and spoons. If you attend, please bring a topping such as whipped cream,. chocolate sauce, sprinkles, chocolate chips, cherries, etc to share.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-funfield1

Please RSVP if you are coming to the 5th Grade Picnic and let me know what you will bring for the ice cream toppings. We have chocolate sauce so far.

*Arete Parent’s Club- We are looking for a head parent that would facilitate the communication for this informal group. We are thinking they would meet monthly in the Parent Resource Center. There would not be official officers yet, unless the group decided they wanted that. Please let me know if you would be interested in being the Communication Lead.

*Library- We are no longer checking out books for this school year to students or parents as we are actively collecting books. Starting June 13, Mrs. Mary Chaddock  will have some office days open when families can come in and check out books for the summer. Mrs. Mary is working diligently at compiling lists of what each student needs to return at the end of the year and has been sending those emails out. If your child is returning next year, you may complete the following Google form to check out items for the summer.

 

Summer 2022 Curriculum Checkout

 

Here is the Sign Up all students need to complete to return items...

 

2022 Non-Consumable Items & Chromebook turn in with Mrs. Chaddock


*Arete 8th Grade Promotion 2022

We are starting to plan our Arete 8th Grade Promotion for Wednesday, June 8 at 5:30pm.  We will have a promotion ceremony and students will receive a diploma on the stage and then we will pass out cake. We are hoping to have a student speech and a student musical guest. Please let me know if you are or are not interested in having your child participate.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MRmeB10oCC8wC31ahWVjXSjEPg9efJQrrg2Me3lp2Tc/edit

*CAASP testing continues for makeups. Please work with us to get these completed this year.

Spring Enrichments

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-spring2


Important Dates (These dates are always listed at arete.prsd.us on the main page and under events. Normally I will include the dates for the week in the Sunday update.) Here is the exact link for the dates through the rest of the year) https://arete.prsd.us/apps/news/article/1477643

*Monday, May 23- 6-8th Garden 9:15-9:45

*Monday, May 23- Friday, May 27th- 6th and 7th Grade Science Camp

*Tuesday, May 24- Water Safety Assembly-

10-10:55- TK/K/1

11-11:55- 2/3

*Wednesday May 25th- 9:15- Stage- 4/5th grade play “A Story” 9:20- Stage- Angelina and Jossalin performing a dance

*Wednesday May 25th 12:15-1:15 -4-8th Still Life Drawing Class 

*Thursday, May 26- ⅔ Garden 9:15-9:45

*Thursday May 26th 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Still Life Drawing Class

*Friday, May 27 8th Grade Trip to Sunsplash

*Friday, May 27, Last Day to Attend Classes/Enrichments for the 2021-2022 School Year

*Friday May 27th 9-10:30am -TK-3rd Baking class with Meredith Doer and Susie Bell

*Friday May 27th 10:30-11:30am -Summer Journal class

*Monday, May 30- Memorial Day- No School for Students

*Tuesday, May 31- Fun Field Day- Last Day of Resource Center

*Tuesday, May 31- 9:05-9:50 BRHS Starlite Express Visits

*Wednesday, June 1- Fun Field Day- Last Day of Resource Center

*Wednesday, June 1- Thursday, June 2- 8th grade Adventure Camp

*Thursday, June 2- Last Day of Blended Middle School- Special Activity 

*Monday June 6th 12:15-1:15 -4-8th Soccer fun for FREE

*Tuesday June 7th 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Soccer fun for FREE

*Wednesday, June 8- 5:30 Arete 8th Grade Promotion

*Friday, June 10- Last Day of School

lost and found
So many things in the lost and found. Also, we have a tub of dishes to return to people who spoiled our staff during appreciation week. These will be out ALL week (again) and will walk away June 1st.

Fun Field Days & 5th Grade Picnic

Our last days of the Arete Resource Center with lessons will be Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1. The last day of school for the Blended Middle School will be Thursday, June 2. (Students will work at home until June 10). On May 31 (TK-3) and June 1 (4-8th) we will be having Fun Field Days. We will also be having a 5th grade picnic on June 1 from 12-12:45 (5th grade families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch and an ice cream topping to share then we will have an ice cream sundae bar). Students are invited to wear summer clothes and sandals and bring a towel. (There is water involved on this fun day)! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-funfield1

HELP!!! For Science Camp

Our 6/7th grade students will leaving to Science Camp on Monday, May 23- Friday, May 27. We are in desperate need of a male counselor to stay in the cabin with a group of boys. It could be a responsible high schooler, college student, or parent. You would be volunteering your time in exchange for a paid week of lodging, hiking, meals, etc. Please email [email protected] if you are interested!
 

Amanda
Amanda Tamo was chosen as one of PRSD's Outstanding Teachers.
"Amanda enjoys working with the most challenging students and prioritizes relationships with kids. She takes the time to get to know each of her students to build a connection with them. She often can be found tutoring students for free who need extra support. She has even made home visits when needed to best support her students. She participates in Universal Design for Learning and Math Mindset to better reach her students. She also is working with other teachers and students to bring those concepts to them. She coaches Volleyball at Arete. In addition, she coaches Track for Arete and Magnolia and Cross Country for Arete, Cottage Hill, and Magnolia." Photo by Aimee O'Brien Photography.

Parent Training About Fentanyl

All Parents:
Informational  event coming up on May 26 for parents and teens regarding Fentanyl. This is a free event via zoom. Registration information is included on the attached flyer. 
Marlene Mahurin 

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Parent Training About Fentanyl

Sunday, May 15 Update

Good day, 

*The state of California requires 5th and 7th graders to complete Physical Fitness Testing each year. This year we have scheduled the testing for tomorrow, Monday, May 16. Please bring your kids on time, wearing athletic clothes and shoes and with water bottles.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-physical

*Library- Last week was the last week to check out books so we have time to collect them all before the end of the year. This week Mrs. Chaddock will read to the kiddos and the last day of library will be Tuesday, May 17. Mrs. Chaddock is working diligently at compiling lists of what each student needs to return at the end of the year and will send those emails out soon. If your child is returning next year, you may complete the following Google form to check out items for the summer.

 

Summer 2022 Curriculum Checkout

 

Here is the Sign Up all students need to complete to return items...

 

2022 Non-Consumable Items & Chromebook turn in with Mrs. Chaddock


*Arete 8th Grade Promotion 2022

We are starting to plan our Arete 8th Grade Promotion for Wednesday, June 8 at 5:30pm.  We will have a promotion ceremony and students will receive a diploma on the stage and then we will pass out cake. We are hoping to have a student speech and a student musical guest. Please let me know if you are or are not interested in having your child participate.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MRmeB10oCC8wC31ahWVjXSjEPg9efJQrrg2Me3lp2Tc/edit

*CAASP testing continues for makeups. Please work with us to get these completed this year.

Spring Enrichments

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-spring2


Important Dates (These dates are always listed at arete.prsd.us on the main page and under events. Normally I will include the dates for the week in the Sunday update.) Here is the exact link for the dates through the rest of the year) https://arete.prsd.us/apps/news/article/1477643

*Monday, May 16- Physical Fitness Testing

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-physical

*Monday, May 16- ⅘ Garden 9:15-9:45

*Monday, May 16- 11am Talent Show

*Monday, May 16- 12:15 Chicken Chat- Room 3

*Tuesday, May 17- 1st Grade Garden 9:15-9:45

*Tuesday, May 17- 11am Talent Show

*Tuesday, May 17- 11:45-12:15 Chicken Chat- Room 3

*Tuesday, May 17- 12:15 Parent Action Committee Meeting- Library

*Tuesday, May 17- 5:30pm Talent Show- Arete’s First Annual Talent Show!!! Everyone is invited to bring blankets and picnics to enjoy the show! Popcorn and drinks are on sale to support the garden and chickens!

*Wednesday, May 18th Shelter in Place Drill

*Wednesday May 18th 12:15-1:15 -4-8th Knit a Scarf class with Susie Bell

*Wednesday May 18th- Volleyball End of Season Party 2-3pm. Parents and staff invited for an adult vs. kiddo VB Game

*Thursday, May 19- K Doerr/Codiga Garden 9:15-9:45

*Thursday May 19th 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Knit a Scarf class with Susie Bell

*Friday May 20th 10:30-11:30am -Slime Making class

Thursday, May 12 Update

*Arete's FIRST EVER Talent Show 2022!!

Come watch our talented kids! There are 3 performances. Students who are in the show will be invited to perform, on Monday the 16th or Tuesday the 17th at 11am. If you are coming just to perform, please arrive at 10:45 so you are ready to go promptly at 11am. All other Resource Center students will get to enjoy the show!

ALL performers will be showing their talents on Tuesday evening, May 17, at 5:30pm. Bring a picnic blanket and come enjoy the show! There will be popcorn and drinks for sale to support the school garden and chicken coop, so please bring change or small bills.

We hope to see you there!

*Chess Club tomorrow from 11:30-12:45.

*6/7th Grade Science Camp- ALL parents MUST complete the Alliance Redwoods Link by tomorrow, Friday 5/13 at the LATEST. Today is even better! Thanks! https://tinyurl.com/14413Magnolia 

School Photos

Arete Families,

Our school's photo gallery closes tomorrow at midnight, so please make sure to place your orders today!

password: WATERBALLOONS

info about ordering: arete school photos

Thank you-

Aimee

Sunday, May 8 Update

Good day, 

*Happy Mother's Day to the most amazing group of Mama's and Grandmas a school could ever dream of for their kiddos!

*Staff Appreciation- Thank you so much for spoiling our entire staff last week. Everyday we were surprised with wonderful treats. We appreciate you all so much!

*Good news- CAASP testing continues for two more days. We are so impressed with how hard the kiddos are working at trying their best. CAASP Testing

*Session 8- 20 Day Meeting Treats will be  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 10, 11, and 12th. Cotton candy will be served in the front office for students who turn in all 20 Day Meeting paperwork on time. (On time means the SAME DAY as your scheduled meeting.)

*The state of California requires 5th and 7th graders to complete Physical Fitness Testing each year. This year we have scheduled the testing for Monday, May 16. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-physical


Sign Up for Winter/Spring Field Trips Here

Winter and Spring Field Trips 2022


Spring Enrichments

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-spring2


Important Dates (These dates are always listed at arete.prsd.us on the main page and under events. Normally I will include the dates for the week in the Sunday update.) Here is the exact link for the dates through the rest of the year) https://arete.prsd.us/apps/news/article/1477643

*Monday, May 9- CAASP Testing- CAASP Testing

*Monday, May 9- 6-8th Garden 9:15-9:45

*Monday, May 9- 10-11:30 + Picnic lunch after Field Trip to Nevada County Railroad Museum and Railbus ride

*Monday, May 9 Track Practice at Bear River- 3:25-5:00pm

*Tuesday, May 10- 4th-8 Art Docent

*Tuesday, May 10- Cotton candy in front office for students who turn in all 20 Day Meeting paperwork on time.

*Wednesday, May 11- TK-3 Art Docent

*Wednesday May 11th 7/8th Grade- 10:30-12 Family Life- Send permission slip if student is NOT allowed to attend.

*Wednesday, May 11- Cotton candy in front office for students who turn in all 20 Day Meeting paperwork on time.

*Wednesday May 11 12:15-1:15 -4-8th Embroidery class with Susie Bell

*Wednesday May 11, Colfax Meet At Colfax HS

*Thursday, May 12- CAASP Testing- CAASP Testing

*Thursday, May 12- Cotton candy in front office for students who turn in all 20 Day Meeting paperwork on time.

*Thursday May 12 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Embroidery class with Susie Bell

*Thursday, May 12 TK/K and 2/3 Garden 11:30-12

*Friday May 13th 10:30-11:30 -Paint a Birdhouse class

*Friday May 13th 9-10:30am -4-8th Baking class with Meredith Doer and Susie Bell

*Friday, May 13th 11:30-12:15pm- Chess Club with Mr. Walsh

Parent Action Committee and Yearbook

Our next and last Parent Action Committee Meeting will be Tuesday, May 17 at 12:15. We will be reviewing Arete's LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan), Fun Field Days for the last day of Resource Center, 8th Grade Promotion and plans for next year including some kind of Parent's Club and enrichments, field trips, etc . If you want  to have a say in decisions that we make at Arete, THIS is the meeting to come to! We will be inside for part of the meeting as we need to review the LCAP on the screen (I will email it to meeting attendees ahead of time to review and comment on). I have a list of people who signed up at the beginning of the year that I will invite, but we have lots of new families and we would love to have a robust committee. Please email [email protected] to RSVP and receive the agenda. Thanks!
 
The Chicken Chat for Tuesday, May 17th was moved to 11:45-12:10 so you can talk chickens with Meredith and then come talk Arete with me.
 
 
*Wednesday May 4th- Last day to order the school yearbook. www.treering.com/validate. Our school’s passcode is 101636661669265.
You only have two days left to purchase your Arete Charter Academy yearbook for $18.60. That's just 48 hours! And don't forget the price includes two FREE custom pages.

We're biased but we rank yearbooks up there on the list of "VIP" purchases!

Today is going to be great,
Your friends at TreeRing
WE will not be purchasing any extra yearbooks to have for sale, so if you miss this deadline, you can order and have it shipped to your house but it might not make the end of the school year.

Tuesday, May 3 Update

Garden request- please save your extra cardboard and lean it up against the garden shed. We will use them for weed control for the upcoming wildflower garden!
 
Attention all CHICKEN lovers! Ms. Doerr has committed to being the Boss of the chickens (but needs two parent team mates.) Read below for upcoming meeting.
 
Hello Arete Families!
We have some exciting news! Arete is looking to start a small ag department, beginning with our very own chicken flock!
I am volunteering to be the head teacher for this endeavor, but I will need TWO parent volunteers to co-chair this committee. You don’t need to be an expert in fowl upkeep and management to jump onboard, you simply need to be willing to learn and be committed to take on the position for the 2022-2023 academic year. This is going to be a fun and collaborative project!
We also have position available for those looking to volunteer for chicken care one day per week! For 15-30 minutes, once a week, volunteers will visit the coop to do a quick clean up, collect eggs, and perform a visual health check on the hens. This is something that can be done in the mornings before Resource Center.
How can you participate? Sign up to volunteer with Arete’s team and donate a few minutes once a week to help create this egg-cellent experience!
Please join us for an introductory “chicken-chat” meeting!
12:15pm, Monday, May 16th
12:15pm, Tuesday, May 17th
If you would like more information, have chicken-knowledge to share, or if you know you want to be part of this fun adventure, please contact me directly at mdoerr@prsd,us.
Thank you!
Meredith Doerr
 

2 Days to Purchase Your Yearbook

 
 
*Wednesday May 4th- Last day to order the school yearbook. www.treering.com/validate. Our school’s passcode is 101636661669265.
 
You only have two days left to purchase your Arete Charter Academy yearbook for $18.60. That's just 48 hours! And don't forget the price includes two FREE custom pages.

We're biased but we rank yearbooks up there on the list of "VIP" purchases! 

Today is going to be great,
Your friends at TreeRing
 
WE will not be purchasing any extra yearbooks to have for sale, so if you miss this deadline, you can order and have it shipped to your house but it might not make the end of the school year.

Sunday, May 1 Update

Good day, 

*Staff Appreciation- It’s  not too late to sign up to help treat the staff this week. Also, the lovely parents who are organizing this (thank you to them) are requesting students bring in flowers to their teachers on Monday and Tuesday. There will be cute mason jars in the classes to hold them. Teacher Appreciation Week

*Good news- CAASP tests are shorter this year and students are completing them more quickly so Room 1 will be open for CAASP testing tomorrow and room 2 will be open for 4-8th Resource Center. We are also doing a fun raffle. Every time a student completes a test, they get to put a raffle ticket into the tub. At the end of the test, we will pull our many, many names to choose a prize. We will have Crumble cookies, Pop It Bracelets and Pop it Fidget Toys, fun journals, notebooks, and pens. We are asking all kiddos to try their best.   CAASP Testing

*We are so excited to offer Arete's FIRST yearbook created by our Blended Middle School. The deadline to upload pictures is May 1st. Here is the link. Yearbook Photo Drop  The deadline to customize pages and to PURCHASE the yearbook is Wednesday, May 4th for school delivery on June 3rd. If you order after that you will pay shipping and it will be delivered to your house at a later date. Yearbook order information- www.treering.com/validate. Our school’s passcode is 101636661669265.


*PRSD Survey- I was hoping to have 81 families complete the survey as that would have been 50% of our families. We ended up with 71, which is 44% and better than last year. The comments you left were so amazing, heartfelt and much appreciated so Meredith Doerr and I will be eating a cricket this week on Wednesday with the big kids. (EEEK)

 

*Session 8- 20 Day Meeting Treats will be  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 10, 11, and 12th. Cotton candy will be served in the front office for students who turn in all 20 Day Meeting paperwork on time. (On time means the SAME DAY as your scheduled meeting.)

*The state of California requires 5th and 7th graders to complete Physical Fitness Testing each year. This year we have scheduled the testing for Monday, May 16. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-physical


Sign Up for Winter/Spring Field Trips Here

Winter and Spring Field Trips 2022


Spring Enrichments

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-spring2


Important Dates (These dates are always listed at arete.prsd.us on the main page and under events. Normally I will include the dates for the week in the Sunday update.) Here is the exact link for the dates through the rest of the year) https://arete.prsd.us/apps/news/article/1477643


*Monday, May 2- CAASP Testing- Room 1 CAASP Testing

*Monday, May 2- 4-8th (Kids who aren't’ testing)  Garden 9:15-9:45

*Tuesday, May 3- 1st Grade Garden 9:15-9:45

*Monday May 2nd 12:15-1:30am -4-8th STEAM with Meredith Doerr

*Monday, May 2 Track Practice at Bear River- 3:25-5:00pm

*Tuesday, May 3- Sierra Harvest Guest Chef visits all classes

*Tuesday May 3rd 12:15-1:30am -TK-3rd STEAM with Meredith Doerr

*Wednesday May 4th 5/6th Grade Family Life- Send permission slip if student is NOT allowed to attend.

9am- Boys       10am- Girls

*Wednesday May 4th- Last day to order the school yearbook. www.treering.com/validate. Our school’s passcode is 101636661669265.

*Wednesday May 4th 7/8th Grade- 10:30-12 Family Life- Send permission slip if student is NOT allowed to attend.

*Wednesday, May 4 Track Practice at Bear River- 3:25-5:00pm

*Thursday, May 5- CAASP Testing- CAASP Testing

*Thursday, May 5- K Doerr/Codiga Garden 9:15-9:45

*Thursday May 5th 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Make a Marionette or Puppet class

*Friday May 6th 9:00am-10:00am -TK-3rd French Classes with Josee Savard Schumer

*Friday May 6th 10:15am-11:15am - 4-8th French Classes with Josee Savard Schumer

*Friday May 6th 10:30-11:45am -Paper Flower Bouquet Class

*Friday May 6th 9:00-10:30am -Cookie Science with Meredith Doerr

*Friday May 6th 10:45-12 Folsom Zoo Field Trip