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Good evening families, Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. I had my kiddos both home for a week and that makes me incredibly thankful, and a little teary as they both leave today to head back to college. Good thing we have a few busy and fun filled weeks coming at Arete! |
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Arete Parent Crew- Our next meeting is Tuesday, December 2nd at 9:15am - RSVP here. For this holiday edition, feel free to bring a holiday cookie/ treat to share. |
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Snowflake Ball 5th-8th Grade Dance Your 5th-8th Grade student is invited to Arete's Snowflake Ball. Dance sign up: Snowflake Ball Middle School Dance Permission. We are also hoping that you might be able to help with some donations or volunteer decorating or chaperoning. Here is the volunteer/donation sign up. Tickets and permission slips are due by Wednesday, December 3rd. We also are in great need of parent help with both chaperoning and decorating! |
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We are planning our Arete Resource Center Pajama Ice Skating Party. This event promises to be lots of fun and we will need some help with family volunteers and supplies. This was a tradition at the original Pleasant Ridge School and we are bringing it back. We are building a mini ice skating rink in the MPR, bringing in fake snow and students will skate around on paper plates. We could still use a few donations in anyone is able! The 4-8th Hybrid Resource Center Party with Ms. Baker and Mrs. Veblen AND the BMS Party will be Wednesday, December 17 from 11:15-11:55. Ms. Tomasetti's, Ms. McAlister, and Mrs. Codiga's Resource Center Party will be Thursday, December 18 from 11:15-11:55. The Blended Middle School will also have a special craft project with Susie Bell on Thursday, December 10 from 9:10-10am. Please review the slots carefully to see how you can help! Don't forget to wear your jammies!! Students must meet state mandated vaccine requirements to attend this event. |
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The Arete Parent Teacher Crew (PTC) is hosting an author visit on Tuesday, December 16 from 10:30-11:15. . Kentrell Martin is an author who brings an unforgettable literacy and inclusion experience to our students. Current book titles include Shelly Goes to the Zoo, Shelly's Outdoor Adventure, Shelly Goes to the Bank (co-author), Kasey's First Day of Basketball Practice, Shelly Goes to the Fiesta, Shelly va a una fiesta (Spanish), Shelly Meets a New Friend, KJ's Emotional Day, Shelly Goes to New York, Count with KJ, Shelly Goes to the Dentist, and Colors with KJ. These are the first 12 books that bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing world through American Sign Language. Here is a video about Kentrell’s visit. ALL families are invited on campus for this special event!! You also have an opportunity to pre-order his books and receive your autographed copies during his visit. Here is the link to the store. |
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Wednesday 12/10 Throwback Thursday (Dress From Your Favorite Decade) Thursday 12/11 Wacky Tacky (Mismatch Day) Monday 12/15 Blizzard Day Tuesday 12/16 Pajama Day Wednesday 12/17 Pajama Day Thursday 12/18 |
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Important Sign Ups: K- 12 Arete Piano Lab - Semester Two Registration 25/26 Second Semester Enrichments 2026 Arete Christmas Celebrations 2025 2nd-8th Grade and High School Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2025-26 Spelling Bee Sign up: Register now on SignUp Genius Tuesday Math Tutoring at Arete High School Blended Middle School Field Trip 2526 Fall Enrichment Sign Ups 26/26 Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26 Arete Planning for the 2025-2026 School Year (This is the official Resource Center Sign Up). Click here to join our Arete Family Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/248326042576101 |
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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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December 1 |
1:30-2:30 |
Art w/Friends |
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December 1 |
2:30-3:30 |
After Art w/Friends |
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December 2 |
12:15 1:30 |
Culinary Science |
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December 3 |
9:00-3:00 |
Hearing/Vision Screening Grades TK, K, 2, 5, 8, 10 |
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December 3 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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December 3 |
12:15-1:15 |
Snack Attack |
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December 3 |
1:15-2:30 |
Culinary |
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December 3 |
Session #1- 4:30-5:20 Session #2- 5:30-6:20 |
Family Christmas Party |
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December 4 |
9-12 |
NWEA/AR Testing |
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December 5 |
5:30-7 |
Middle School Winter Dance |
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Arete Parent Crew- Our next meeting is Tuesday, December 2nd at 9:15am - RSVP here. For this holiday edition, feel free to bring a holiday cookie/ treat to share. |
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The Arete Parent Teacher Crew (PTC) is hosting an author visit on Tuesday, December 16 from 10:30-11:15. . Kentrell Martin is an author who brings an unforgettable literacy and inclusion experience to our students. Current book titles include Shelly Goes to the Zoo, Shelly's Outdoor Adventure, Shelly Goes to the Bank (co-author), Kasey's First Day of Basketball Practice, Shelly Goes to the Fiesta, Shelly va a una fiesta (Spanish), Shelly Meets a New Friend, KJ's Emotional Day, Shelly Goes to New York, Count with KJ, Shelly Goes to the Dentist, and Colors with KJ. These are the first 12 books that bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing world through American Sign Language. Here is a video about Kentrell’s visit. ALL families are invited on campus for this special event!! You also have an opportunity to pre-order his books and receive your autographed copies during his visit. Here is the link to the store. |
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Arete needs you to complete this online survey to learn more about your opinions about it. This survey is an opportunity to communicate your perceptions about your child’s school. If you have any questions about the survey please contact [email protected] Your participation is voluntary. It is also very important. The information you provide will help guide district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, and improve student achievement. -This is an anonymous survey. It is designed so that no one can be identified from the data. You do not have to respond to any questions that you feel could be used to identify you. Simply skip any such questions. - All questions apply to Arete only. - The results are for the use of PRSD. The California Department of Education and WestEd will preserve data confidentiality and refer data requests to the district. If you have more than one child here, you will only need to complete one survey. Please access the survey here: CA School Parent Survey 2025-2026 Thank you for taking this very important survey! |
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Wednesday 12/10 Throwback Thursday (Dress From Your Favorite Decade) Thursday 12/11 Wacky Tacky (Mismatch Day) Monday 12/15 Blizzard Day (Dress in All White) Tuesday 12/16 Pajama Day Wednesday 12/17 Pajama Day Thursday 12/18 |
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Important Sign Ups: Arete Christmas Celebrations 2025 K- 12 Arete Piano Lab - Semester Two Registration 25/26 Second Semester Enrichments 2026 Arete Christmas Celebrations 2025 2nd-8th Grade and High School Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2025-26 Spelling Bee Sign up: Register now on SignUp Genius Tuesday Math Tutoring at Arete High School Blended Middle School Field Trip 2526 Fall Enrichment Sign Ups 26/26 Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26 Arete Planning for the 2025-2026 School Year (This is the official Resource Center Sign Up). Click here to join our Arete Family Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/248326042576101 |
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Reminder to sign in (and out) every time you are on campus. This is a safety issue. We need to have an accurate accounting of who is on campus. When we do a drill (or if we have a real event), we have to find every person who sings in (but not out) and account for all of the parents who are on campus but did not sign in. Thanks! |
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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. This means NO nuts at any event, whether there is a reminder for that specific event or not. 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. |
Important Dates
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Event |
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November 24-28 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
School is not in session |
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December 1 |
1:30-2:30 |
Art w/Friends |
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December 1 |
2:30-3:30 |
After Art w/Friends |
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December 2 |
12:15 1:30 |
Culinary Science |
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December 3 |
9:00-3:00 |
Hearing/Vision Screening Grades TK, K, 2, 5, 8, 10 |
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December 3 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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December 3 |
12:15-1:15 |
Snack Attack |
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December 3 |
1:15-2:30 |
Culinary |
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December 4 |
9-12 |
NWEA/AR Testing |
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December 5 |
5:30-7 |
Middle School Winter Dance |
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December 8 |
1:30-2:30 |
Art w/Friends |
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December 8 |
2:30-3:30 |
After Art w/Friends |
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December 9 |
12:15-1:30 |
STEAM |
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December 10 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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December 10 |
1:00-2:00 |
Spelling Bee Practice |
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December 10 |
Session #1- 4:30-5:20 Session #2- 5:30-6:20 |
Family Christmas Party |
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December 11 |
2:15-3:15 |
Staff Christmas Party- Office Closed from 2-3:30pm |
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December 15-18 |
Spirit Week |
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December 16 |
10:30-11:30 |
Author Kentrell Martin |
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December 17 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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December 17 |
11-11:55 |
The 4-8th Hybrid Resource Center Party with Ms. Baker and Mrs. Veblen AND the BMS Party |
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December 18,19, Jan 6 |
20 Day Meetings |
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December 18 |
11-11:55 |
Ms. Tomasetti's, Ms. McAlister, and Mrs. Codiga's Resource Center Party will be Thursday, December 18 from 11:15-11:55. |
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December 19 |
End of Semester 1 |
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December 22-31 January 1-2 |
Winter Recess- No School |
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January 5 |
Professional Development Day- No School |
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January 7 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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January 14 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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January 19 |
MLK Day- No School |
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January 30 |
12-1:30 |
Nimbus Fish Hatchery Field Trip All Ages Field Trip |
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February 2, 3, 4 |
20 Day Meetings |
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January 21 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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January 27 |
9:15-12:30 |
Future Bruin Day |
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January 27 |
5:30-7 |
Future Bruin Parent Night |
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January 28 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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Feb 2-27 |
Read-a-Thon |
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February 4 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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February 6 |
10-11 |
Esquire IMAX Theatre Field Trip All Ages |
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February 11 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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February 13 February 16 |
Presidents’ Day- No School |
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February 18 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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February 20 |
10-12 |
Sierra College Natural History Museum 2nd grade & up |
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February 25 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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February 27 |
9-1 |
Heritage Festival |
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March 4, 5, 6 |
20 Day Meetings |
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March 4 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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March 6 |
10-12 |
US Davis Anthropology Outreach Program Field Trip 2nd grade & up |
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March 9, 12, 13, 16, 19 Spring |
NWEA/AR Assessments |
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March 11 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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March 9-12th |
Spirit Week |
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March 12 |
Read-a-Thon Donations Due |
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March 13 |
9-10 |
Staff Meeting |
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March 18 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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March 19 |
10:30-12:30 |
Empire Mine Field Trip All Ages |
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March 24 |
10:30-12 |
Talent Show |
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March 25 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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*March 30-31 *April 1-3 |
Spring Recess- No School |
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April 6 |
Emergency Day- No School if not used earlier in year |
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April 8 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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April 8-14 |
Scholastic Book Fair |
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April 15 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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April 9, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, May 1, 4 |
9-12 |
CAASPP Testing |
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April 9, 10, 13 |
20 Day Meetings |
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April 14 & 15 |
9:15-9:30 |
Student Showcase |
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April 22 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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April 25 |
9:30 |
Staff Hike |
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April 29 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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April 30 |
10:00-12:00 |
Nevada Union High School Spring Dance Concert Field Trip |
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May 1 |
10:00-11:00 |
Esquire IMAX Theatre Field Trip All Ages |
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May 5&6 |
Overnight Starts 11am first day |
Fort Ross Marine Ecology Program Overnight Field Trip All Ages |
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May 6 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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May 7 |
9:30-12 |
Percussion Set up and Dress Rehearsal |
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May 7,8,11 |
20 Day Meetings |
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May 12 |
9:15 |
Arete Music Showcase |
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May 13 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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May 15th |
Middle School Dance |
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May 20 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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May 20 |
6:30 |
PRSD Spring Concert at Magnolia |
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May 25 |
Memorial Day- No School |
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May 26 |
Emergency Day |
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May 27 & 28 |
9-12 |
Last Day of Resource Center |
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May 27 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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May 29 |
9-10 |
Staff Meeting |
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June 2 |
9-12 |
TK-3 Fun Field Day |
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June 2 |
9-10 |
8th Grade Breakfast |
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June 3 |
9-12 |
4-8 Fun Field Day (Last Day of BMS on campus) |
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June 8,9,10 |
20 Day Meetings |
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June 9 |
5:30 |
Arete Promotion |
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June 10 |
Last Day of School |
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June 11 June 12 |
Emergency Days |
20 Day Meetings
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December 18,19, Jan 6 |
Session 4 |
PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports Informative Writing Packets |
Stretchy Dragon Fidget |
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February 2-4 |
Session 5 |
Review Standards Checklists |
Panda Express |
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March 4-6 |
Session 6 |
Dibels and Math Narrative Writing Packet |
Popcorn |
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April 9-10, 13 |
Session 7 |
PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports |
Squishies |
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May 7-8, 11 |
Session 8 |
Opinion Writing Packet |
Popsicles |
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June 8-10 |
Session 9 |
Fair Tickets |
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Students on campus in grades TK, K, 2, 5, 8, 10 and students with IEPs will be pulled for Hearing/Vision Screening. Families not on campus that day are welcome to bring their kids in to be screened between 9am-3pm on November 18 and December 3. |
Please join us this Wednesday and Thursday from 9-9:45 for Parent Appreciation Cafe/Bar hosted by our Blended Middle School Leadership class!
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We are so excited to announce our Family Christmas Party! This is one of my favorite nights of the year and it is BACK!! This community event is open to ALL Arete Families! On Wednesday December 10th from 4:30 to 5:20 AND 5:30-6:20pm we are inviting families to come join in a Christmas craft together (creating a Christmas ornament/hanging out of a cinnamon stick) while we listen to Christmas music and enjoy potluck snack/treats. Local artist, Susie Bell, will be leading our craft activity! Arete will provide juice and paper products and we are asking families to please bring a finger food item to share.When you sign up, please select ONE slot for each person 2+ who wants to paint an art project. If slots fill up and you still want to attend, please email me to be added to the waiting list. Please give at least 24 hours for any cancellations. All families are invited as this is an evening event open to the community. In addition, we are planning our Arete Resource Center Pajama Ice Skating Party. This event promises to be lots of fun and we will need some help with family volunteers and supplies. This was a tradition at the original Pleasant Ridge School and we are bringing it back. We are building a mini ice skating rink in the MPR, bringing in fake snow and students will skate around on paper plates. The 4-8th Hybrid Resource Center Party with Ms. Baker and Mrs. Veblen AND the BMS Party will be Wednesday, December 17 from 11:15-11:55. Ms. Tomasetti's, Ms. McAlister, and Mrs. Codiga's Resource Center Party will be Thursday, December 18 from 11:15-11:55. The Blended Middle School will also have a special craft project with Susie Bell on Thursday, December 10 from 9:10-10am. Please review the slots carefully to see how you can help! Don't forget to wear your jammies!! Students must meet state mandated vaccine requirements to attend this event. |
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The Arete Parent Teacher Crew (PTC) is hosting an author visit on Tuesday, December 16 from 10:30-11:15. . Kentrell Martin is an author who brings an unforgettable literacy and inclusion experience to our students. Current book titles include Shelly Goes to the Zoo, Shelly's Outdoor Adventure, Shelly Goes to the Bank (co-author), Kasey's First Day of Basketball Practice, Shelly Goes to the Fiesta, Shelly va a una fiesta (Spanish), Shelly Meets a New Friend, KJ's Emotional Day, Shelly Goes to New York, Count with KJ, Shelly Goes to the Dentist, and Colors with KJ. These are the first 12 books that bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing world through American Sign Language. Here is a video about Kentrell’s visit. ALL families are invited on campus for this special event!! You also have an opportunity to pre-order his books and receive your autographed copies during his visit. Here is the link to the store. |
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Arete needs you to complete this online survey to learn more about your opinions about it. This survey is an opportunity to communicate your perceptions about your child’s school. If you have any questions about the survey please contact [email protected] Your participation is voluntary. It is also very important. The information you provide will help guide district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, and improve student achievement. -This is an anonymous survey. It is designed so that no one can be identified from the data. You do not have to respond to any questions that you feel could be used to identify you. Simply skip any such questions. - All questions apply to Arete only. - The results are for the use of PRSD. The California Department of Education and WestEd will preserve data confidentiality and refer data requests to the district. If you have more than one child here, you will only need to complete one survey. Please access the survey here: CA School Parent Survey 2025-2026 Thank you for taking this very important survey! |
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Make Up Picture Day Details: November 18. BMS Group Picture- 9:45. Make ups 10:30-11 Ordering Information Parents can either order online before picture day and up to 4 days after picture day at www.dorianstudio.com or via a paper order form. Paper order forms should be turned in on picture day to the photographer. We are not able to accept late paper order forms. |
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Important Sign Ups: Second Semester Enrichments 2026 Arete Christmas Celebrations 2025 2nd-8th Grade and High School Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2025-26 Spelling Bee Sign up: Register now on SignUp Genius Tuesday Math Tutoring at Arete High School Blended Middle School Field Trip 2526 Fall Enrichment Sign Ups 26/26 Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26 Arete Planning for the 2025-2026 School Year (This is the official Resource Center Sign Up). Click here to join our Arete Family Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/248326042576101 |
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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. |
Important Dates
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November 17, 20, Dec 1, 4 and 6 |
9:15-12 |
NWEA/STAR AR Assessments |
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November 17 |
9:00-12:00 |
NWEA/AR Testing |
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November 17 |
1:30-2:30 |
Art w/Friends |
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November 17 |
2:30-3:30 |
After Art w/Friends |
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November 18 |
9:00-3:00 |
Hearing/Vision Screening Grades TK, K, 2, 5, 8, 10 |
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November 18 |
BMS Group Picture- 9:45 .Make ups 10:30-11 |
Dorian Picture Day Make Up Day |
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November 18 |
12:15-1:15 |
Botanical Wkshp |
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November 19 |
9-9:45 |
Parent Appreciation Cafe Bar |
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November 19 |
California Healthy Kids Survey Administered to 5-8th on campus students |
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November 19 |
12-1 |
Drawing Club |
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November 20 |
9-9:45 |
Parent Appreciation Cafe Bar |
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November 20 |
9-12 |
NWEA/AR Testing |
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November 20 |
10-12 |
FT @ Center For the Arts Student Matinee |
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November 21 |
9-12 |
NWEA/AR Testing |
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November 21 |
10-11:30 |
FT @ Bernhard Museum |
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November 24-28 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
School is not in session |
