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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! |
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
A Special RequestIf 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. |
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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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February 23 |
Resource Visits Garden |
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February 23 |
1:30-2:30 |
Art w/Friends Homemade Stress Ball |
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February 23 |
2:30-3:30 |
After Art Fun |
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February 23 |
3:30-5 |
Volleyball Practice |
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February 24 |
12:15-1:15 |
Water Color Painting |
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February 24 |
12:15-1:30 |
Science Adventures in STEAM |
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February 24 |
3:30-5 |
Volleyball Practice |
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February 25 |
9:15-10:45 Veblen/Whalen 11:10-12:40 Codiga/Tamo |
Hands Only CPR/Stop the Bleeding Training |
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February 25 |
12:15-1:15 |
Make and Take a Dinner Dish |
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February 25 |
3:30-5 |
Volleyball Practice |
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February 26 |
12:15-1:15 |
Make and Take a Dinner Dish |
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February 26 |
1:00-2:00 |
Drama Club |
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February 26 |
3:30-5 |
Volleyball Practice |
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February 25 |
12:15-1:15 |
Water Color Painting |
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February 27 |
9-1 |
Heritage Festival |
Please complete one form for each child who attends our school. Please complete for TK-10th grade. If your child is in 8th grade, please let us know what high school they will be attending if it will not be at Arete as we will need to transfer their permanent records to their new school. This form is due by Friday, February 27 and will guarantee your child's enrollment at Arete for the 2026-2027 school year. If you do not respond, we will follow up ONE time, and then will consider your answer to be that your child is NOT returning to Arete. If you decide to come back later, there may be openings and if not, you will get priority in the lottery. Arete currently has a large waiting list and those families can apply March 1. The lottery will be held by the end of the 2026 school year if needed.
Arete Charter Academy 2025-2026 School Year- Intent to Return
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Good evening families, Hope you had a wonderful long weekend! I got to meet my big kiddo in Santa Cruz for the weekend. It was sprinkly but wonderful to see his face! Reminder that Arete is closed tomorrow due to President’s Weekend. Also, make sure to listen/watch for notifications from Bright Arrow for PRSD regarding possible school closures this week. Arete is part of PRSD and we follow all of their school closure information. Queen of Drama Isabelle let me know that Drama Club in CANCELLED this Thursday due to the possibility of Snow. |
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Second Annual Heritage Festival Friday, February 27th 2026, 9:00-1:00. All Are Welcome Please join us for this one of a kind community building event. Last year’s festival was such a special experience, we decided that we had to make it an annual tradition. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for parents and students alike, to connect with one another. We want to nurture the “village” mentality, so that school feels like a home away from home, and students are set on the secure foundation of a strong community. If you do not 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 of the day. Poster Boards, rectangular stickers to hold parent contact information (share whatever you are comfortable with), and round student stickers to represent the country your family chooses, are available in the front office. Some parents were hoping to have them to work on over Winter Break. Second Annual Heritage Festival There is a planning meeting this Wednesday, February 18 in the Arete library if anyone is interested. The meeting is in person, but can also be attended remotely. Email [email protected] for the link. |
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The Enchanted Forest Read-a-Thon has svtarted and we area already impressed with how much kiddos have been reading. Mrs. Kate found some really fun prizes to match the theme. It runs until Friday, February 27th! Kiddos will come see Mrs. Kate to collect their prizes as they reach the end of each journey on their reading adventure. 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 an Arete Beanie or Arete Baseball Hat! |
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Arete Charter Academy 2026-2027 School Year- Intent to Return Thank you so much for being part of our ninth year at Arete. This year has been an amazing journey and we are so glad your family has been on it with us. We also know that homeschool is not for everyone, and want parents to make the best decision for their families. We are excited to be offering a high school again for 9th-12th grades. We are making arrangements for next year for all classes and need to know what your plans are. Thank you for completing one form for each child who attends our school. Please complete for TK-10th grade. If your child is in 8th grade, please let us know what high school they will be attending if it will not be at Arete as we will need to transfer their permanent records to their new school. This form is due by Friday, February 27 and will guarantee your child's enrollment at Arete for the 2026-2027 school year. If you do not respond, we will follow up ONE time, and then will consider your answer to be that your child is NOT returning to Arete. If you decide to come back later, there may be openings and if not, you will get priority in the lottery. Arete currently has a large waiting list and those families can apply March 1. The lottery will be held by the end of the 2026 school year if needed. Arete Charter Academy 2025-2026 School Year- Intent to Return |
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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. |
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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 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 Spelling Bee Sign up: Register now on SignUp Genius Tuesday Math Tutoring at Arete High School 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 |
Important Dates
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February 13 February 16 |
Presidents’ Day- No School |
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February 17 |
Resource Visits Garden |
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February 17 |
12:15-1:30 |
Culinary Science |
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February 18 |
12:15-1:15 |
Make and Take a Dinner Dish |
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February 19 |
12:15-1:15 |
Make and Take a Dinner Dish |
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February 19 |
1:00-2:00 |
Drama Club |
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February 20 |
10-12 |
Sierra College Natural History Museum 2nd grade & up |
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Good evening families, |
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Drama Club started with a hit last Thursday from 12-1 in Room 3. Isabelle Robinson led a group of kids of all ages in some fun get to know you and improv activities. Please come join us. (As there is a gap in class time between 12-1, make sure you are watching your kiddos before you deliver them to Drama). |
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Hello Arete families, we are about to embark on a reading journey through the Enchanted Forest. Join us for our fifth annual read-a-thon from Monday, February 2nd to Friday, February 27th! Kiddos will come see Mrs. Kate to collect their prizes as they reach the end of each journey on their reading adventure. 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! |
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Arete Charter Academy 2026-2027 School Year- Intent to Return THIS DATE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING!
Thank you so much for being part of our ninth year at Arete. This year has been an amazing journey and we are so glad your family has been on it with us. We also know that homeschool is not for everyone, and want parents to make the best decision for their families. We are excited to be offering a high school again for 9th-12th grades. We are making arrangements for next year for all classes and need to know what your plans are. Thank you for completing one form for each child who attends our school. Please complete for TK-10th grade. If your child is in 8th grade, please let us know what high school they will be attending if it will not be at Arete as we will need to transfer their permanent records to their new school. This form is due by Friday, February 27 and will guarantee your child's enrollment at Arete for the 2026-2027 school year. If you do not respond, we will follow up ONE time, and then will consider your answer to be that your child is NOT returning to Arete. If you decide to come back later, there may be openings and if not, you will get priority in the lottery. Arete currently has a large waiting list and those families can apply March 1. The lottery will be held by the end of the 2026 school year if needed. Arete Charter Academy 2025-2026 School Year- Intent to Return |
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Second Annual Heritage Festival Friday, February 27th 2026, 9:00-1:00 All Are Welcome Please join us for this one of a kind community building event. Last year’s festival was such a special experience, we decided that we had to make it an annual tradition. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for parents and students alike, to connect with one another. We want to nurture the “village” mentality, so that school feels like a home away from home, and students are set on the secure foundation of a strong community. If you do not 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 of the day. Poster Boards, rectangular stickers to hold parent contact information (share whatever you are comfortable with), and round student stickers to represent the country your family chooses, are available in the front office. Some parents were hoping to have them to work on over Winter Break. Second Annual Heritage Festival There is a planning meeting this Wednesday, January 14 in the Arete library if anyone is interested. The meeting is in person, but can also be attended remotely. Email [email protected] for the link. |
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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! |
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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 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 Spelling Bee Sign up: Register now on SignUp Genius Tuesday Math Tutoring at Arete High School 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! |
Important Dates
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February 9 |
Resource Visits Garden |
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February 9 |
1:30-2:30 |
Art w/Friends Valentine Art |
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February 9 |
2:30-3:30 |
After Art Fun |
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February 10 |
12:15-1:30 |
Botanical Home Workshop |
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February 10 |
12:15-1:15 |
Pottery Wheel |
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February 11 |
9:15 |
Ghidotti Early College High School Visit, Rm 14 |
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February 11 |
12:15-1:15 |
Pottery Wheel |
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February 11 |
12:15-1:15 |
High School Pottery Wheel |
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February 11 |
12:15-1:15 |
Make and Take a Dinner Dish |
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February 12 |
12:15-1:15 |
Make and Take a Dinner Dish |
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February 12 |
1:00-2:00 |
Drama Club |
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February 13 February 16 |
Presidents’ Day- No School |
