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Sunday, November 2

Hi families,
Reminder to set your clocks back today!
 

Important Update: New Attendance Reporting System

Dear Parents,

We are currently working on and about to release a new online system for tracking and reporting student attendance! This change is in response to new state regulations that require us to be more specific in how we document student attendance.

The new system will help us accurately track student participation and ensure that each student meets the applicable minimum school day requirement for their grade. To be counted as a day of attendance, a student's engagement must meet the required instructional time. The online system will give you a clear and convenient way to view your child's attendance and participation, helping us all work together to ensure their success.

Thank you for your cooperation as we transition to this new and improved system. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

You will be trained on this system will during November 20 day meetings and we will start using it for session 4 attendance!

 

Our Dear Families! We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be nibbling on popcorn while we enjoy some poetry selections presented by the teachers. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite poet, character in their favorite poem, or some comfy pajamas. Also, you may bring a book for the book exchange table, if you would like. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.

The schedule is as follows:

5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table. 

6:00- 6:15- Popcorn will be provided.

6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows, and blankets for reading time.


"Popcorn and Poetry" Reading Night

 

 

Arete's 4th Annual Dragon Fair will be Friday, November 14  from 11:00am-1:00-pm. Set Up begins at 10:30am.If you would like to participate in this craft fair please fill the information out down below and pay by Friday, October 31st. Current and former Arete parents and students are invited to participate. Please bring two items to donate to the raffle to raise money for sports gear, P.E equipment, new books, science gear or fixes that are needed around the school. Restrooms will be available. Booth size is 10x10. BYO Booth, tables, and everything else you'll need for your setup. (We have a limited number of tables that are first come, first served. Please add that to the comments if you need one.) This is a great community event. Even if you do not sign up to sell items, please come visit that day and see all of the cool stuff our talented families make! Arete Dragon Fair- Fall 2025 SignUp

 

Important Sign Ups:

2nd-8th Grade and High School Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2025-26

Arete Dragon Fair- Fall 2025 SignUp

Spelling Bee Sign up: Register now on SignUp Genius 

Tuesday Math Tutoring at Arete High School

Popcorn and Poetry" Reading Night

Garden Wish List

2025-2026 Field Trips

Blended Middle School Field Trip 2526

Fall Enrichment Sign Ups 26/26

Academic Enrichment Class- K-6th Grades for 2025-2026

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

 

November 3 

1:30-2:30 

Art w/Friends

November 3 

2:30-3:30

After Art w/Friends

November 4 

12:15-1:30

Cookie Science

November 4 

12:15-1:15 

Pottery Wheel Class

November 4 

12:15-1:15 

Pottery Wheel Class

November 4 

12:15-1:15 

Snack Attack

November 4 

1:15-2:30

Culinary Class

November 5 

12-1

Drawing Club

November 5

5:30-6:30

Popcorn and Poetry Family Night- ALL are invited

November 6 

12:15-1:15

Snack Attack

November 6 

1:15-2:30

Culinary

November 7 

10:00-11:00

Pottery Wheel

November 7 

1:30-3:00 

Cal Fire FT @ Loma Rica Rd GV

 

poetry night

Popcorn and Poetry Family Night- ALL are invited

Dear Families! We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be nibbling on popcorn while we enjoy some poetry selections presented by the teachers. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite poet, character in their favorite poem, or some comfy pajamas. Also, you may bring a book for the book exchange table, if you would like. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.

The schedule is as follows:

5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table. 

6:00- 6:15- Popcorn will be provided.

6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows,

 Popcorn and Poetry

volunteer
From Arete Parent Crew:
- Huge shoutout to Sarah Herring for turning a dream into a dance, and all of the many volunteers for Arete's first Family Dance!  We had >100 tushies shaking on the dance floor and raised $1,500 that will go towards Arete assemblies, art docent, and other school events this year!
 
- APC is using Slack for all of our communications between monthly meetings, so please sign up for our APC Slack w/ this link.
 
- Here is a quick tutorial video about how to use it, and Slack is open to ALL Arete Parents, even if you can't attend APC Meetings.
 
- Our next Arete Parent Crew meeting is Tues, Nov 4 @ 9:15am - you can RSVP here.  
What to expect from the meeting? Coffee, conversation, and community w/ Arete Parents.

Attention Current 7th grade families:


Hi families,   I have great news!  We are accepting reservations for our 2027 trip to Washington D.C AND New York, NY!   I will host a meeting to discuss this wonderful opportunity: 

Thursday, November 13th

7 pm

A-5/6 at Magnolia

 

Here are some important details about the trip and our webpage:

https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2027-magnolia-inter-dcny-226889/

 

Flyer attached

Sincerely,

Tina Toft

[email protected]

pie

***PIE ALERT***

If you would like to purchase a pie we need to sell at least 55 pies to make this happen!  Currently we have only sold 12 pies! If you would like to purchase a pie, see details below.

The Person who sells the most pies will receive an Arete Beanie!

Arete Parent Crew is teaming up with High Hill Ranch to make your

Holidays a little less stressful this year. We are selling High Hill

Ranch “take and bake” pies as our fundraiser this fall- just in time

for the holidays. Pie sales will be from now until November 7th. All

orders and money must be into the front office by November 7th.

We can accept exact cash, checks to PRSD, or you can pay online at

MyMealtime.com

Orders will be available for pick up on November 18th from

11:30-2:30 only. These will be Fresh Frozen pies and storage here

is limited. Order yours today!

Fliers are being passed out to on campus students, given to Education Advisors for 20 Day Meetings and are available in the front office!

Sunday, October 26 Update

 

Good evening families,

Hope you had a wonderful week with your family. Both of my kids came home for my sweet niece’s wedding and then my husband and I headed out to explore New Mexico. What a beautiful state!
 

 

Arete's 4th Annual Dragon Fair will be Friday, November 14  from 11:00am-1:00-pm. Set Up begins at 10:30am.If you would like to participate in this craft fair please fill the information out down below and pay by Friday, October 31st. Current and former Arete parents and students are invited to participate. Please bring two items to donate to the raffle to raise money for sports gear, P.E equipment, new books, science gear or fixes that are needed around the school. Restrooms will be available. Booth size is 10x10. BYO Booth, tables, and everything else you'll need for your setup. (We have a limited number of tables that are first come, first served. Please add that to the comments if you need one.) This is a great community event. Even if you do not sign up to sell items, please come visit that day and see all of the cool stuff our talented families make! Arete Dragon Fair- Fall 2025 SignUp

 

On Thursday, October 30th all kids on campus can dress in their Halloween costumes and will Trick or Treat around the playground at 11:30. All students who are not on campus that day may sign up to come Trick or Treat with their parents. Please reserve a spot for each kiddo who you are bringing on campus that day! Please do not "show up" that day if you are not signed up or we will not have enough treats/toys. We need volunteers and treats or toys for the Trick or Treating. There are two parts to this Sign Up. 


Part 1- Sign up to bring in your students if they do not normally attend school on Thursdays. 

Part 2- Sign up to come in and hand out 40 treats/toys. This only works if people come in to help that day! All treats should be absolutely 100% NUT FREE. Please sign up for something if you plan on attending! Even if your kids normally attend on Thursdays, we still need people to bring treats and pass them out!

This is a BRING YOUR OWN BAG EVENT!!! We will NOT be providing disposable bags this year. Please bring or send in a bag for your kiddo and maybe an extra for a kiddo who forgot. Thanks!

Trick or Treat at Arete 2025-2026

 

Important Update: New Attendance Reporting System

Dear Parents,

We are currently working on and about to release a new online system for tracking and reporting student attendance! This change is in response to new state regulations that require us to be more specific in how we document student attendance.

The new system will help us accurately track student participation and ensure that each student meets the applicable minimum school day requirement for their grade. To be counted as a day of attendance, a student's engagement must meet the required instructional time. The online system will give you a clear and convenient way to view your child's attendance and participation, helping us all work together to ensure their success.

Thank you for your cooperation as we transition to this new and improved system. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

Our Dear Families! We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be nibbling on popcorn while we enjoy some poetry selections presented by the teachers. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite poet, character in their favorite poem, or some comfy pajamas. Also, you may bring a book for the book exchange table, if you would like. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.

The schedule is as follows:

5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table. 

6:00- 6:15- Popcorn will be provided.

6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows, and blankets for reading time.


"Popcorn and Poetry" Reading Night

 

Important Sign Ups:

2nd-8th Grade and High School Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2025-26

Arete Dragon Fair- Fall 2025 SignUp

Spelling Bee Sign up: Register now on SignUp Genius 

Tuesday Math Tutoring at Arete High School

Popcorn and Poetry" Reading Night

Garden Wish List

Trick or Treat at Arete 2025-2026

Fall Field Trips- Semester One

Blended Middle School Field Trip 2526

Fall Enrichment Sign Ups 26/26

Academic Enrichment Class- K-6th Grades for 2025-2026

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

 

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.

Typing Pal

Dance Mat Typing

Ed Club  

Learn to Type With Me  

 

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.

 

October 27 

1:30-2:30

Art w/Friends

October 27 

2:30-1:30

After Art w/Friends

October 28 

12:15-1:15 

Little Fish Arts

October 28 

12:15-1:30

STEAM

October 29

12-1

Drawing Club

October 29 

12:15-1:15 

Little Fish Arts

October 29th 

  

Door Decorating Contest (Leadership)

October 30

11:15-11:55

Trick-or-Treating 

 

Trick or Treat at Arete- We still need some volunteers to hand out treats/toys

On Thursday, October 30th all kids on campus can dress in their Halloween costumes and will Trick or Treat around the playground at 11:30. All students who are not on campus that day may sign up to come Trick or Treat with their parents. Please reserve a spot for each kiddo who you are bringing on campus that day! Please do not "show up" that day if you are not signed up or we will not have enough treats/toys. We need volunteers and treats or toys for the Trick or Treating. There are two parts to this Sign Up. 


Part 1- Sign up to bring in your students if they do not normally attend school on Thursdays. 

Part 2- Sign up to come in and hand out 40 treats/toys. This only works if people come in to help that day! All treats should be absolutely 100% NUT FREE. Please sign up for something if you plan on attending! Even if your kids normally attend on Thursdays, we still need people to bring treats and pass them out!

This is a BRING YOUR OWN BAG EVENT!!! We will NOT be providing disposable bags this year. Please bring or send in a bag for your kiddo and maybe an extra for a kiddo who forgot. Thanks!

Trick or Treat at Arete 2025-2026

Popcorn and Poetry

The date is quickly approaching and not too far after we return for October Break. We have several teachers coming to run an interactive poetry lesson and share fun poems with us. We even have some surprise guests. And POPCORN and juice are provided. Sign up now!
 

Our Dear Families! We are excited for our annual Reading Night held in the MPR, Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30 pm. This year we will be nibbling on popcorn while we enjoy some poetry selections presented by the teachers. We are encouraging students to come in costume dressed as their favorite poet, character in their favorite poem, or some comfy pajamas. Also, you may bring a book for the book exchange table, if you would like. Don't forget to bring a cozy blanket and pillow for our reading time.

The schedule is as follows:

5:30- 6:00- Students will visit crafting booths and a book exchange table. 

6:00- 6:15- Popcorn will be provided.

6:15- 7:00- Families will pile in the middle of the MPR with pillows, and blankets for reading time.


"Popcorn and Poetry" Reading Night

fair
Arete's fourth annual Dragon Fair will be Friday, November 14  from 11:00am-1:00-pm. Set Up begins at 10:30am.If you would like to participate in this craft fair please fill the information out down below and pay by Friday, October 31st. Current and former Arete parents and students are invited to participate. Please bring two items to donate to the raffle to raise money for sports gear, P.E equipment, new books, science gear or fixes that are needed around the school. Restrooms will be available. Booth size is 10x10. BYO Booth, tables, and everything else you'll need for your setup. (We have a limited number of tables that are first come, first served. Please add that to the comments if you need one.) This is a great community event. Even if you do not sign up to sell items, please come visit that day and see all of the cool stuff our talented families make!      Arete’s Dragon Fair 2025