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Arete Track Team

The season runs from March 30-May 29 with the first meet on Tuesday, April 14. 4-8th grade students are invited if they have vaccinations or a valid medical waiver. The fee is $150 out of funds or free for students in the Blended Middle School. Our amazing Arete parent, Sarah Herring, will be our coach as long as we get enough kiddos! Please email [email protected] by Monday, March 10 if your kiddo is interested.

Arete Thanks Ours Vendors

Arete would like to thank the following vendors for donating gift certificates for their services to our Arete Parent Crew to use as prizes at the Spelling Bee or for the Silent Auction at the Heritage Festival raising over $200.
*Foraging and Cooking Classes with Susan Gouveia
*Gold Rush Climbing Gym
*Piano with Heather Grove
*Spanish Classes with Open Door
*Healing Pastures at "C" Horse Ranch- Horseback riding lesson and a field trip to the ranch with five friends
*Masterpiece ART Academy- One semester class
*Wild Acorns Village- two free craft classes

Talent Show
Hi Arete Family, time to show off your talents!  Arete Talent Show casting calls will be next Tuesday, March 10 & Wednesday, March 11 - 10:30am-12pm both days.
 
No practice required, just be prepared to tell us what you plan to perform for the Talent Show in a few weeks.
 
If you attend Resource on those days we will come by your room. If you don't attend Resource and want to sign up you can find us in the MPR or Outdoor Stage depending on the weather.
 
The actual Talent Show is Tuesday, March 24 10:30am-12pm.
spell
In no surprise to anyone who know him, our own Luukas Coleman sailed right through the next round of spelling for the Scripps Spelling Competition. Thanks Cody V for organizing this event at our school and Amanda Tamo for helping facilitate this round of the competition!

Sunday, March 1 Update

 

Good evening families,

 

The Intent to Return for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year has expired. If you did not complete the form by the deadline to guarantee your spot for next year, you can complete the Arete application Here. Also, if you have another child who you want to attend Arete next year, we would love to have them! Please complete the above application.

 

Our Arete Parent Crew meeting will be Tuesday, March 3 11am-12pm. RSVP Here  

Feel free to show up at any point and bring some lunch for you and your family to eat.  The plan is to hang out on the lawn, have our meeting, and mingle as kids finish up Resource classes.

Hope to see you all soon!

 

Read-a-Thon Update

Due to the snow days, we are extending the date that you can turn in your minutes read until 4pm on Tuesday, March 3 to earn the Hot Cocoa and Pizza Party. You can turn in your minutes for the other prizes until we run out of the items.

The pledge money is due by Thursday March 12th. 

All students who earn a prize will also be given a ticket to win $50 Cash donated by the Lion’s Club Reading Contest. Additionally, the student who raises the most money and the student who reads the most minutes will win either Arete Beanie or Arete Baseball Hat! 

Click the link to learn more about the upcoming Book Fair.


 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/aretecharteracademy

 

Celebrating Curiosity: Arete Annual Student Showcase

Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 from 9:15-9:45am in the MPR

We are proud to invite parents, teachers, and community members to join us for an evening of innovation and hands-on learning. Our students have been hard at work moving beyond textbooks to create tangible solutions, art, and experiments.

This showcase is a celebration of the process as much as the result. Students will be stationed with their projects to demonstrate their work, answer questions, and share the "aha!" moments they experienced along the way. From engineering prototypes to interactive history exhibits, come see how our students are applying their knowledge to the real world.

 

On Thursday, March 12th, from 5:30-6:30, Arete will host an exciting and interactive Math Night, where families can experience the magic of math in a fun-filled evening with a series of stations, each designed to help students explore different math concepts while getting ready to see math in a whole new light! Join us for a fun and engaging Family Math Night where we will unleash our inner artists and explore the beautiful connection between mathematics, shapes, and creativity. This evening is dedicated to the visual and artistic side of math, focusing on hands-on activities that build spatial reasoning and a love for patterns. We would love to have you all join Mrs. Tamo for this fun and active night!

This is a free night and ALL are invited!

Two Great Nights of FUN and LEARNING: CAASPP Family Night and Geometry Night

 

Important Sign Ups:

3-8th Grade CAASPP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2026

Spring STAR AR/NWEA Math Testing

Two Great Nights of FUN and LEARNING: CAASPP Family Night and Geometry Night

Arete Parent Crew Slack

25/26 8th Grade High School Information

Second Annual Heritage Festival

K- 12 Arete Piano Lab - Semester Two Registration 25/26

Second Semester Enrichments 2026

2025-2026 Field Trips

Second Semester Academic Enrichment Class- 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th/6th Grades for Literacy Launch K-2nd Grades

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

 

Important Dates

March 2 

1:30-2:30

Art w/ Friends Slime

March 2 

2:30-3:30

After Art Fun

March 2 

5-6:30       

Volleyball Practice

March 3 

12:15-1:15

Sculpture 1 of 2

March  3 

12:15-1:30 

Cookie Science

March 3 

5-6:30      

Volleyball Practice

March 4, 5, 6

 

20 Day Meetings

March 4 

12:15-1:15 

Make and Take a Dinner Dish

March 4 

12:15-1:15

Sculpture 1 of 2

March 4 

5-6:30        

Volleyball Practice

March 5 

12:15-1:15 

Make and Take a Dinner Dish

March 5 

1:00-2:00

Drama Club

March 5 

5-6:30       

Volleyball Practice

March 6 

10-12

US Davis Anthropology Outreach Program Field Trip 2nd grade & up

March 9, 12, 13, 16, 19 Spring

 

NWEA/AR Assessments

High School Support

Dear Arete Colleagues and Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to ask for your support in helping our high school students secure local, age-appropriate job opportunities.

As part of our Work Exploration elective at Arete Charter Academy High School, students are learning about career pathways, workplace expectations, and job readiness skills. Many of them are eager to gain part-time employment experience; however, we have not yet been successful in securing enough local opportunities for them.

Each visit would include a small group of approximately 4–6 students, accompanied by a school staff member. We are flexible with scheduling and would plan a visit on an upcoming Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at a time that works best for your business. Each visit would last about 60–90 minutes.

During the visit, students hope to:

Observe how your business operates day-to-day

Learn about the different jobs, roles, and skills within your field

Ask questions about hiring, applications, interviews, training, and career paths

If you own a business, manage a workplace, or have connections to local employers who may be open to hiring responsible high school students, we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Even part-time, entry-level, seasonal, or internship-style opportunities can make a meaningful difference in helping students build confidence, develop professional skills, and gain valuable real-world experience.

Our students are being prepared with foundational workplace skills such as communication, professionalism, and reliability, and we are committed to supporting both students and employers in creating positive working relationships.

If you are able to help, or if you know someone who might be willing to connect with us, please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected]. I would be grateful for any leads, referrals, or guidance you can provide.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community and for supporting our students as they take their first steps into the workforce.

Warmly,
Meredith Doerr

Chess Tournament on March 7 at Magnolia

Arete Families- Mr. Walsh wants to make sure that registration fees are not a barrier for any kiddo to compete AND we need one more K-5 kiddo and one more 6-8 kiddo to register to have Arete teams. Text him at 530-368-0461 to make arrangements.

Chess Club starts tomorrow. AFTER the Heritage Fest!
 
Arete Dragon Knights are Reuniting for 2026!!
 
By parent request, we are bringing back Chess Club to Arete. Starting Friday, February 27 at 1pm in Room 5, please join our chess master, Mr. Walsh, and other Arete students for a little chess instruction and time to play other students. Please RSVP to [email protected] as Mr. Walsh drives over from Magnolia on his lunch and we want to make sure students are here.

Heritage Fest is THIS Friday!

All Families Welcome!
This Friday, February 27th, over twenty countries will be represented at our 2nd Annual Heritage Festival. We invite all of our Arete community to come join us as families and teachers take us around the world.  Opening gathering starts at 9:40 and we will have a potluck lunch at 12:15. We would love to see you there!

Sunday, February 22 Update

 

Good evening families,

 

This is the last week to accumulate minutes and turn in your reading log to Mrs. Kate in the library. She has so many fun prizes for our readers that go all along with the theme!

Don’t forget to ask friends and families to sponsor your student. 100% of the pledge is used to reward your reader and Arete Charter! 20% of the money that you, family, and friends sponsor your young reader with will be returned to the student to use at the book fair in April! The remaining 80% goes to the Arete Library, Orchard, Chickens, and garden. The pledge money is due by Thursday March 12th. 

All students who earn a prize will also be given a ticket to win $50 Cash donated by the Lion’s Club Reading Contest. Additionally, the student who raises the most money and the student who reads the most minutes will win either Arete Beanie or Arete Baseball Hat! 

Enchanted Read-A-Thon Packet

 

 

You’re Invited: The Heritage Festival ✨

Last year’s gathering was so special that we’ve decided to make it an annual tradition. We invite you to join us for this one-of-a-kind community-building event designed to create meaningful connections for parents and students alike.

We want to nurture the "village" mentality, ensuring school feels like a home away from home where every student is supported by a strong, secure community.

Save the Date

  • When: Friday, February 27th 2026,
  • Time: 9:00-1:00
  • Where: Arete Charter Academy MPR and selected classrooms
  • What to Bring: Yourself. Lots of families are sharing booths and food about a country they selected, but we are hoping other families from the school will attend and participate!

A Special Request

If you don’t typically attend school events, please—from the bottom of our hearts—consider joining us for this one. Every family adds a bit of magic to the adventure, and the village isn't complete without you.

Second Annual Heritage Festival

 

 

Important Sign Ups:

3-8th Grade CAASPP & 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness Testing 2026

Arete Charter Academy 2025-2026 School Year- Intent to Return

Spring STAR AR/NWEA Math Testing

Two Great Nights of FUN and LEARNING: CAASPP Family Night and Geometry Night

Arete Parent Crew Slack

25/26 8th Grade High School Information

Second Annual Heritage Festival

K- 12 Arete Piano Lab - Semester Two Registration 25/26

Second Semester Enrichments 2026

2025-2026 Field Trips

Second Semester Academic Enrichment Class- 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th/6th Grades for Literacy Launch K-2nd Grades

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

 

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

February 23 

 

Resource Visits Garden

February 23 

1:30-2:30

Art w/Friends Homemade Stress Ball

February 23 

2:30-3:30

After Art Fun

February 23    

3:30-5        

Volleyball Practice

February 24 

12:15-1:15 

Water Color Painting

 

February 24 

12:15-1:30

Science Adventures in STEAM

February 24   

3:30-5        

Volleyball Practice

February 25

9:15-10:45 Veblen/Whalen

11:10-12:40 Codiga/Tamo

Hands Only CPR/Stop the Bleeding Training

February 25 

12:15-1:15 

Make and Take a Dinner Dish

February 25 

3:30-5        

Volleyball Practice

February 26 

12:15-1:15 

Make and Take a Dinner Dish

February 26 

1:00-2:00

Drama Club

February 26 

3:30-5        

Volleyball Practice

February 25 

12:15-1:15 

Water Color Painting

February 27 

9-1

Heritage Festival

The Talent Show is Coming!

Deadline extended to Tuesday, February 24!

Help us make beautiful talent show posters!
 
Don't worry about info like dates and times, we will add those details, just submit artwork that you are proud of. 
 
Please turn in all art at the front desk or email to [email protected]