Hi there,

Please remind your kiddos to stay on paved walkways as it is rattlesnake season. We have found them on pavement a few times (so kiddos should keep their eyes out) but more often in the grass and bushes. Jon works really hard to keep everything trimmed up, but 12 acres requires a lot of upkeep.

 

Also, reminder that if your kiddo is not normally on campus and not used to the district cell phone policy, cell phones must be turned off and in backpacks or the school cell phone safe (not pockets) anytime kids are on campus. This includes testing, recess, meetings, etc. Thanks for your support in this!

Hi there,

Please remind your kiddos to stay on paved walkways as it is rattlesnake season. We have found them on pavement a few times (so kiddos should keep their eyes out) but more often in the grass and bushes. Jon works really hard to keep everything trimmed up, but 12 acres requires a lot of upkeep.

 

Also, reminder that if your kiddo is not normally on campus and not used to the district cell phone policy, cell phones must be turned off and in backpacks or the school cell phone safe (not pockets) anytime kids are on campus. This includes testing, recess, meetings, etc. Thanks for your support in this!

As we wrap up the school year, please note that the library is now officially closed for the season. We’ve had a wonderful year of reading, and we are already looking forward to reopening our doors this September!

To help us get everything accounted for, please note the following return instructions:

• General Library Books: Please place these in the book bin, located in the hallway next to Ms. Sarah's desk.

• Curriculum Books: If you are returning these before your scheduled check in time please place these books directly on Mrs. Kate’s desk.

• Deadline: All items must be returned by Friday, May 29th.

 Summer Reading

Planning to keep books over the break? Please remember that any items kept for the summer MUST be recorded on the Summer Checkout List and is for returning families only. Anything not on that list needs to be back at the school by the 29th of May.

Thank you for helping us keep our library organized! Have a great summer!

Important Dates

 

Dear Arete Families,

We have sent out Alexandria and/or Asset Tiger reports to you so you can begin gathering all non-consumable items that need to be returned to Arete.

To complete this process, you will need to sign up for a time slot to return all items listed on your checkout lists. Please use the following link to schedule your return time:

25-26 Return Sign-Up: 25-26 Return Sign Up.

Important Details for Returning Items:

• Individual Time Slots: You will need to select a separate time slot for each child.
• Item Condition: All items being returned must be in good and clean condition. Please be aware that if items are not in acceptable condition, they will need to be paid for out of your own pocket.
• Chromebooks: If your child has a Chromebook and charger checked out, please remember that the corresponding Chromebook case must also be returned.

Return Location: Returns will be collected at the Parent Resource Room during your scheduled sign-up time. Please pull up the gravel driveway, which is located just past the front office and before the garden. We will have two reserved parking spaces available for your convenience.

Summer Checkout Option for Returning Families: If you are a returning family for the next school year (25/26) and have completed your Intent to Return form, you may be eligible to check out some of your items to use over the summer. This is a courtesy we provide specifically for returning families.

To request a summer checkout, please use this link:

Summer Checkout Form: Summer Checkout Form

Important Details for Summer Checkout:

• Chromebook Inspection: If you wish to keep your Chromebook over the summer, you must bring it into the Parent Resource Room so we can verify that it is in good working order.
• Individual Forms: Please fill out a separate Summer Checkout form for each child.
• Item Identification: On the form, you MUST list the tag number and the item/title name for each item you wish to keep.

Questions? If you have any questions, please email us and CC [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].

Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Amber, Kate, and Sarah

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to share some important updates regarding our library and the transition into our year-end curriculum wrap-up.

Showing Love to Our Library

Our library is a shared treasure, and we want to keep our collection in the best shape possible for all students. We have seen an unusually high number of damaged books requiring extensive repairs this year.

We kindly ask for your help in reminding your students to:

• Handle with care: Use clean hands and turn pages gently.

• Shelve with respect: If a book isn't being checked out, please ensure it is placed back on the shelf properly rather than tucked away or left in the wrong section.

• Keep it safe: Keep books away from liquids, snacks, and pets while at home.

• There is NO eating in the library.

Final Checkout & Return Dates

To allow our staff to prepare for the upcoming year, please note the following timeline:

• Monday, May 11, 2026: This is the final day for library book checkouts.

• Immediate Returns: If you have library books at home that you are finished with, please return them as soon as possible.

Shifting Focus to Curriculum

Returning library books now allows our team to shift our full attention to Curriculum Books during your scheduled end-of-year return appointments.

Gathering, cleaning, repairing, and bagging curriculum sets for next year is a massive undertaking. By clearing out your library accounts early, we can ensure your final appointment is quick, focused, and efficient.