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Reimbursement Update/ 20 Day Meeting Treats

Due to continued updates from the state charter authorizers and PRSD requirements, starting this week, Arete families are being asked to provide a grade appropriate work sample in combination with reimbursements for visiting museums, theaters, art galleries and other experiences as we need to show that our students attended the events that Arete is using state funds to pay for. Please email [email protected] if you have further questions.
 
We are excited to announce that Friday, December 15- Tuesday, December 19, 20 day meeting treats are in the front office. Please bring in your ticket from your EA after you have successfully turned in ALL logs and work samples on time and come to the Trail Mix Bar. We have healthy and gluten free options as well. Congrats on your hard work and enjoy!

Free Movie Opportunity For Middle School Families

Hello Arete Family!

Please read the  message below regarding a free movie and popcorn below:

Teens today are being flooded with images of vaping, drugs, and alcohol on social media, movies, and TV shows. We cordially invite all Arete Middle School parents and their teenagers to a special showing of the film, Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age, at Auburn Regal on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

This informative and entertaining film combines cutting-edge science with personal stories and highlights how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. It debunks myths and depicts strategies parents can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments. The film also includes many ways young people are using their wisdom and strength to help each other and themselves through this complicated terrain around substance use. We hope you can join us!   

Admission is FREE and each attendee will receive a voucher for a free small popcorn and a small drink.  Click on the following link to reserve your seats for this special screening: https://screenagers-aud10.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, so act now. 

This event was so popular that it sold out!  Our partners below sponsoring this event added an additional theater showing for our community!  Don't take too much time to reserve your tickets!  This event will most likely sell out, too!

Thank you to the organizations sponsoring this film screening!  See you at the movies!

 

Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth (CALY)
Granite Wellness Centers
Lincoln Community Foundation
Placer County Office of Education (PCOE)
Placer Union High School District
Sutter Health Center for Psychiatry
YOR California

Sunday, December 10 Update

Hello all,

For anyone wanting to order supplies or curriculum, the last day we will be taking budgets will be the 13th of December. PRSD has chosen this day to ensure all items can be safely delivered in time before we go on winter break. 

This Tuesday evening I am presenting to Superintendent Clark and the school board for PRSD. This will include an LCAP mid year update on our goals and all of the exciting things we have done this fall. Here is some of the exciting news I will be sharing!

*While our reading test scores are down from 63% of students reading at grade level last year, fall testing showed 50% of students were reading at grade level and winter testing showed 54% of students reading at grade level. That is great news!

*Even better, 63% of students showed growth in STAR reading. That is amazing news! We also saw a lot of growth in our Dibels reading and Phonemic Screening for Intervention assessments. Families, kids and teachers are working hard at reading and it is showing. Such great news. 

*In math, 41% of students made Measures of Academic (MAPS) growth targets by five points in their grade level in math in 2023. From fall to winter testing, 61% made Measures of Academic (MAPS) growth targets by five points in their grade level in math. When adding together the 16 students who already score over the 70th percentile (several in the high 90s) that percentage comes up to 71% of students.

*37% of students are at grade level in math. We implemented two math intervention programs this fall and are seeing great growth. 

*Ms. McAlister or Mrs. Tamo may be reaching out to you if your child qualifies for this FREE intervention program. We worked really hard to get this MTSS grant and credentialed teachers are providing research based intervention for free. Students are considered to be at grade level if they score at the 50th percentile. We will be offering intervention if they scored in the 35th percentile or lower.

 

We also have some fun dress up days coming planned by our awesome Leadership Class. 

 

*Tuesday, December 12- Dress like a Grinch or wear something green.

*Thursday, December 14- Ugly Christmas sweaters

*Monday, December 18- Christmas colors: red, green, and gold.

*Tuesday, December 19-  Tree Topper Day: wear a Christmas hat or any festive hat 

*Wednesday, December 20- PJ Day (because this is the day the 4-8th grade hybrid kids have their party)

*Thursday, December 21-  PJ Day

 

*Practice CAASP testing. In January, we will be offering opportunities on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for kiddos who are typically off campus to come in and have access to this same practice. We encourage you to take us up on this and give your kiddos the chance to see what kids of questions are on the test, to practice logging in and typing and using the tools within the test portal. Below is a link that parents can use at home to do some more limited test practice. CAASP Testing Practice

*Click here

*Click the GREEN Sign In at the bottom. (No need to change anything on the page)

*Select GRADE 3-8th.

*Select any of the Smarter Balanced Practice Tests.

*After you have tried all of those, Click​ Smarter Balanced Training Tests

*Click the Green SELECT at the bottom.

*Click the Green Begin Test Now

 

*PRSD is focusing on reducing Tech Addiction in Children and building pathways for Digital Health. Each week I will share a NEW tidbit about this or how to to reduce screen time for kids who struggle with this.

*“Facebook Depression”: more “friends”= greater depression rates. The “Comparison effect”.

* “Facebook literally changes your relationship with society, with each other. God only knows what it’s doing to our children’s brains,” Facebook co-founder Sean Parker, NY Post article, 11/9/17.

*“Facebook is designed to exploit ‘a vulnerability in human psychology’ to get its users addicted,”Facebook co-founder Sean Parker, NY Post article, 11/9/17. “The inventors, creators- it’s me, it’s Mark [Zuckerberg], it’s Kevin Systrom on Instagram, it’s all of these people – understood this consciously,” he said. “And we did it anyway.”

*Resources for Digital Health for Adults: https://www.nidhw.org/our-mission/

 

*Our Leadership class in the Blended Middle School is requesting your input on what you would like them to work on this year. They are an awesome team of 6th-8th graders so please keep that in mind! Arete Leadership Survey

*Want to Sign Up For the Resource Center- do so here

 

*Winter Enrichments- Sign up here

*2023-2024 Field Trips- Sign up here

*Have Photos For the Yearbook? Upload here 

 

Want to join Arete’s Private Family Group on Facebook- do so here. Arete Charter Academy Family Group

 

*Want to see dates for the entire year? Click here

 

Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

*December 13 Culinary Holiday German Plum Cake  12:15-1:15

*December 13 Culinary Cinnamon Rolls 1:15-2:15

*December 14 Ugly Sweater Day

*December 14 Culinary Holiday German Plum Cake  12:15-1:15

*December 14 Lighted Bottle  12:15-2:15

*December 14 Lego Motor Madness 12:15-1:45

*December 14 Culinary Cinnamon Rolls 1:15-2:15

*December 15th, 18th, 19th 20 Day Meetings- Trail Mix (with lots of healthy options) in the Office For Everyone Who Turns EVERYTHING in during their meeting.

*December 15 Art Class Hot Cocoa Bar 10:30-11:30

*December 15 Friday Fun  11:30-12:30

December 4 Update

Hello all,

*Reminder, this Wednesday is our Annual Family Christmas Party! This is one of my favorite nights of the year! This community event is open to ALL Arete Families! On Wednesday, December 6 from 4:30 to 5:20 AND 5:30-6:20pm we are inviting families to come join in a Christmas craft together (making wooden snowpeople) while we listen to Christmas music and enjoy potluck snacks/treats. Local artist, Susie Bell, will be leading our painting activity! Arete will provide juice and paper products and we are asking families to please bring a food item to share. (If your item needs bowls or silverware, please bring those). Enrollment is capped at 15 families. When you sign up, please select ONE slot for your family. 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. We still have a few spots! Arete Christmas Celebrations


*If you have taken pictures of field trips or other fun school events and want to submit them for the yearbook, upload here. (FYI, this link is always at the bottom of the page)


*We also have some fun dress up days coming planned by our awesome Leadership Class. (We are telling you now even though they don’t start until next week so you can start planning ahead!)

*Tuesday, December 12- Dress like a Grinch or wear something green.

*Thursday, December 14- Ugly Christmas sweaters

*Monday, December 18- Christmas colors: red, green, and gold.

*Tuesday, December 19-  Tree Topper Day: wear a Christmas hat or any festive hat 

*Wednesday, December 20- PJ Day (because this is the day the 4-8th grade hybrid kids have their party)

*Thursday, December 21-  PJ Day


*Last week on campus we started doing some practice CAASP testing. One might think the kiddos would not enjoy this, but they were thankful that they got to participate in this because they could ask questions  and gain practice in logging in and taking the tests without feeling any pressure. In January, we will be offering opportunities on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for kiddos who are typically off campus to come in and have access to this same practice. We encourage you to take us up on this and give your kiddos the chance to see what kids of questions are on the test, to practice logging in and typing and using the tools within the test portal. Below is a link that parents can use at home to do some more limited test practice.

*Click here

*Click the GREEN Sign In at the bottom. (No need to change anything on the page)

*Select GRADE 3-8th.

*Select any of the Smarter Balanced Practice Tests.

*After you have tried all of those, Click​ Smarter Balanced Training Tests

*Click the Green SELECT at the bottom.

*Click the Green Begin Test Now

 *If you have not completed the California Healthy Kids Parent Survey, please do so now. We have had 15 of about 150 families complete it, which is not considered a wide enough pool to give us a truly representative survey. We use this information to guide our school and plan our LCAP. The last day to complete the survey is December 9. https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/tr8l*Here is the link for 

*Typing Practice

Most of you know that we are struggling at Arete to show progress from year to year on CAASP testing (which is one of the assessments used to renew our charter petition every five years) as well as NWEA math and Star AR. As we analyze why this is occurring, it is becoming apparent that some of it may have to do with many of our students having a lack of access to typing practice. We love that families closely monitor their children’s screen time, and are hoping that you might consider having your child do some daily or a few times a week typing practice. Students in public school generally start practicing typing a few times a week starting in second grade.

These programs will teach your kiddos where to place their fingers for typing.

Here's the link to Typing Pal's school edition https://www.typingpal.com/en/school-edition

Email [email protected] to have her set up a free account for your kiddo!

Here's Dance Mat Typing https://www.dancemattypingguide.com/

There is also ed club https://www.edclub.com/  Which is a lot like Typing Pal- you'll have to pay to keep track of your progress

Then there are free typing games https://www.typing.com/student/games But these don't really focus on where to place your fingers

These links are also at arete.prsd.us under Student Links.

*April 9 and 10 Arete Student Showcase- Similar to our STEAM Showcase last year- we are inviting ALL students to display projects they work on during the year. Please drop off projects on April 4, 5, or 7 for us to create the display. Then come back on April 9/10 at 9am to stand by your project. Classes and other interested adults are invited to view the displays starting at 9:15. We are telling you now so you can save projects you can complete during the year. Projects can be submitted by any Arete student!

*Chess Club is back at Arete! It runs every other week at 12pm in Room 1. Check arete.prsd.us for specific dates.

*PRSD is focusing on reducing Tech Addiction in Children and building pathways for Digital Health. Each week I will share a NEW tidbit about this or how to to reduce screen time for kids who struggle with this.

*According to WHO (World Health Organization), by 2020 depression will be second to heart disease as leading cause of disability.

*Numerous studies link “hypertexting”(over 120 daily texts) and “hypernetworking”(over 3 daily hrs. social media) with behavioral and psychological problems.

*Resources for Digital Health for Adults: https://justinpatchin.com/


*Our Leadership class in the Blended Middle School is requesting your input on what you would like them to work on this year. They are an awesome team of 6th-8th graders so please keep that in mind! Arete Leadership Survey

*Want to Sign Up For the Resource Center- do so here

*2023-2024 Field Trips- Sign up here

Arete Christmas Events

*Here is the link for Winter Enrichments:

Arete Winter Enrichments November 2023 - February 2024

*Have Photos For the Yearbook? Upload here 


Want to join Arete’s Private Family Group on Facebook- do so here. Arete Charter Academy Family Group


*Want to see dates for the entire year? Click here


Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

*December 4- Last day to complete Dibels, NWEA Math and STAR AR Testing

*December 5 Art Docent

*December 6 Art Docent

*December Culinary Gingerbread w/Whipped Cream

*December 6 Art Christmas Crafts

*December 6- Arete Christmas Party- 5:30

*December 7 Culinary Holiday Brioche Art

*December 8 Art Tea Towels Gift

*December 8 Friday Fun

CAASP Testing Practice

Thanks Ashley and Jessica for letting me know the link was not working. Let's try this again.
 
*Click here
*Click the GREEN Sign In at the bottom. (No need to change anything on the page)
*Select GRADE 3-8th.
*Select any of the Smarter Balanced Practice Tests.
*After you have tried all of those, Click​ Smarter Balanced Training Tests
*Click the Green SELECT at the bottom.
*Click the Green Begin Test Now
 
 

California Healthy Kids Parent Survey

If you have not completed the California Healthy Kids Parent Survey, please do so now. We have had 15 of about 150 families complete it, which is not considered a wide enough pool to give us a truly representative survey. We use this information to guide our school and plan our LCAP. The last day to complete the survey is December 9. https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/tr8l

We are asking ALL parents to complete this!! ALL GRADE LEVELS!!

Sunday, November 26 Update

Hello all,

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As many of you have probably heard, my son was home from college for the first time in three months (he has a really good job now working with students who have special needs that makes time off work tricky) so we were over the moon just getting to look at him! This having kids away at college thing is hard! Also, we celebrated my daughter turning 18. She was born a micro preemie at 25 weeks, weighing 1 lb and 12 oz. She is a living and breathing miracle and reaching this milestone was sweet and emotional for our family. She is a senior in high school who also works with kiddos. I am writing this the day before Thanksgiving and reflecting on all that we have to be grateful. That brings me to you all. We are so thankful for our staff, students, and families. Every single member of our staff loves kids, believes in them, and wants them to do well. I am so privileged to spend my days with them. Our kiddos are kind and sweet. They interact on campus with kids of different ages and backgrounds and easily make friends and include each other. Some of you we don’t see on campus as often, but when you come through the doors with a smile on your faces, we are so happy to see you and you are like a breath of fresh air. We are so thankful for our families. You are kind when you come on to campus and in your emails. You trust us to be part of your children’s educational journey and that is a job that we take very seriously. Thank you!


Last week on campus we started doing some practice CAASP testing. One might think the kiddos would not enjoy this, but they were thankful that they got to participate in this because they could ask questions  and gain practice in logging in and taking the tests without feeling any pressure. In January, we will be offering opportunities on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for kiddos who are typically off campus to come in and have access to this same practice. We encourage you to take us up on this and give your kiddos the chance to see what kids of questions are on the test, to practice logging in and typing and using the tools within the test portal. Below is a link that parents can use at home to do some more limited test practice. CAASP Testing Practice


If you have not completed the California Healthy Kids Parent Survey, please do so now. We have had 15 of about 150 families complete it, which is not considered a wide enough pool to give us a truly representative survey. We use this information to guide our school and plan our LCAP. The last day to complete the survey is December 9. https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/tr8l


This week we finish Winter Assessments. Please come to the date you signed up for. 2nd-8th Grade Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2023-24

 

Free Event for Parents Brain Balance (Click here to sign up)

Healthy Screen Habits for Kids and Teens

Date: Thursday, December 7th, 2023 Time: 11:30 AM PT 

Join us for an important conversation on creating healthy screen habits for kids and teens! Attend this live conversation with Dr. Rebecca Jackson, Chief Programs Officer of Brain Balance, and Nicole Lawson, internationally recognized digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic®. Nicole brings over 20 years of teaching experience and a personal journey of helping her own son overcome gaming addiction, providing a unique perspective to the discussion. Don't miss this chance to gain insights, actionable steps, and personalized guidance from experts who understand the challenges faced by parents in today's digital age.

What You'll Learn

  • Distinguish between healthy screen habits and problematic usage.
  • When and how to seek external support.
  • Practical steps for implementing changes in your household.
  • Tailor screen habits and boundaries for different age groups.
  • Tips for handling emotional moments and sticking to the plan.

*Here is the link for  Arete Christmas Events


*Here is the link for Winter Enrichments:

Arete Winter Enrichments November 2023 - February 2024


*California Healthy Kids Survey- It is that time of year again! The survey is administered to all parents and staff and students at grades five-eight. It enables schools and communities to collect and analyze data regarding local youth health risks and behaviors, school connectedness, school climate, protective factors, and school violence. The anonymous survey helps us make decisions for our school plan. Please complete by Friday, December 8th.  We will be administering to students at school during the Blended Middle School program or when they are on campus for Winter Testing. We must have a permission form for 5th and 6th grades to complete. If parents of 7th and 8th graders do not want their student to participate, please email me at [email protected] to opt out.


5th and 6th grade students – https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/f3qa

7th and 8th grade students- https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/f3qa

Parent – https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/tr8l


*Typing Practice

Most of you know that we are struggling at Arete to show progress from year to year on CAASP testing (which is one of the assessments used to renew our charter petition every five years) as well as NWEA math and Star AR. As we analyze why this is occurring, it is becoming apparent that some of it may have to do with many of our students having a lack of access to typing practice. We love that families closely monitor their children’s screen time, and are hoping that you might consider having your child do some daily or a few times a week typing practice. Students in public school generally start practicing typing a few times a week starting in second grade.


These programs will teach your kiddos where to place their fingers for typing.


Here's the link to Typing Pal's school edition https://www.typingpal.com/en/school-edition

Email [email protected] to have her set up a free account for your kiddo!

 

Here's Dance Mat Typing https://www.dancemattypingguide.com/

 

There is also ed club https://www.edclub.com/  Which is a lot like Typing Pal- you'll have to pay to keep track of your progress

 

Then there are free typing games https://www.typing.com/student/games But these don't really focus on where to place your fingers

 

These links are also at arete.prsd.us under Student Links.

 

*April 9 and 10 Arete Student Showcase- Similar to our STEAM Showcase last year- we are inviting ALL students to display projects they work on during the year. Please drop off projects on April 4, 5, or 7 for us to create the display. Then come back on April 9/10 at 9am to stand by your project. Classes and other interested adults are invited to view the displays starting at 9:15. We are telling you now so you can save projects you can complete during the year. Projects can be submitted by any Arete student!

*Chess Club is back at Arete! It runs every other week at 12pm in Room 1. Check arete.prsd.us for specific dates.


*PRSD is focusing on reducing Tech Addiction in Children and building pathways for Digital Health. Each week I will share a NEW tidbit about this or how to to reduce screen time for kids who struggle with this.

*Extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan and ISIS are targeting lonely, alienated teens for recruitment into their organizations via gaming, Facebook or You Tube platforms. The FBI and the Pentagon have both begun monitoring various sites that are being used for such recruitment

purposes.

*We’re the most digitally and social media connected society ever-1.23 billion are onFacebook—yet depression and mental health diagnosis are skyrocketing.


*Resources for Digital Health for Adults:

https://www.screenagersmovie.com/blog


*Our Leadership class in the Blended Middle School is requesting your input on what you would like them to work on this year. They are an awesome team of 6th-8th graders so please keep that in mind! Arete Leadership Survey

 

*Want to Sign Up For the Resource Center- do so here


*Fall Enrichments- Sign up here

*2023-2024 Field Trips- Sign up here

*Have Photos For the Yearbook? Upload here 


Want to join Arete’s Private Family Group on Facebook- do so here. Arete Charter Academy Family Group


*Want to see dates for the entire year? Click here


Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

*November 27 NWEA Testing 9:15-12

*November 29 Culinary Gourmet Mac & Cheese

*November 29 Sculpty Gifts/Toys/Creatures

*November 29 Culinary Holiday Fudge w/Peppermint Top

*November 30 Field Trip The Nutcracker @ Don Baggett Theatre 8:45

*November 30 NWEA Testing 9:15-12

*November 30 Culinary holiday fudge w/Peppermint Top

*November 30 Sculpty gifts/Toys/Creatures

*December 1 NWEA Testing 9:15-12

*December 1 - Field Trip @ Crocker Art Museum 11-12

*December 1 Art Class Christmas Countdown

*December 1 Friday Fun Day

Sunday, November 19

Hello all,

This week we start Winter Assessments. Please come to the date you signed up for. If your child is sick, please cancel them on the Sign Up Genius so another kiddo can have that spot. If you” no show” that day, we will call you at 9:20 to see if you are on your way. The only days we have room for makeup right now is on Mondays. If you have an Arete Chromebook, please bring it charged and ready. If you need to borrow a CB from Arete, please arrive early to the office so you have the CB and are at the classroom door by 9:15 and ready to test. Please also bring a book to read if they finish early, a water bottle and a snack.

Notice that we have the start time a few minutes later than the Resource Center so that the office and parking lot are not so busy at the same time!

2nd-8th Grade Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2023-24

 

Free Event for Parents Brain Balance (Click here to sign up)

Healthy Screen Habits for Kids and Teens

Date: Thursday, December 7th, 2023 Time: 11:30 AM PT 

Join us for an important conversation on creating healthy screen habits for kids and teens! Attend this live conversation with Dr. Rebecca Jackson, Chief Programs Officer of Brain Balance, and Nicole Lawson, internationally recognized digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic®. Nicole brings over 20 years of teaching experience and a personal journey of helping her own son overcome gaming addiction, providing a unique perspective to the discussion. Don't miss this chance to gain insights, actionable steps, and personalized guidance from experts who understand the challenges faced by parents in today's digital age.

What You'll Learn

  • Distinguish between healthy screen habits and problematic usage.
  • When and how to seek external support.
  • Practical steps for implementing changes in your household.
  • Tailor screen habits and boundaries for different age groups.
  • Tips for handling emotional moments and sticking to the plan.

*Here is the link for 

Arete Christmas Events


*Here is the link for Winter Enrichments:

Arete Winter Enrichments November 2023 - February 2024


*California Healthy Kids Survey- It is that time of year again!

The survey is administered to all parents and staff and students at grades five-eight. It enables schools and communities to collect and analyze data regarding local youth health risks and behaviors, school connectedness, school climate, protective factors, and school violence. The anonymous survey helps us make decisions for our school plan. Please complete by Friday, December 8th.  We will be administering to students at school during the Blended Middle School program or when they are on campus for Winter Testing. We must have a permission form for 5th and 6th grades to complete. If parents of 7th and 8th graders do not want their student to participate, please email me at [email protected] to opt out.


5th and 6th grade students – https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/f3qa

7th and 8th grade students- https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/f3qa

Parent – https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/tr8l


*Typing Practice

Most of you know that we are struggling at Arete to show progress from year to year on CAASP testing (which is one of the assessments used to renew our charter petition every five years) as well as NWEA math and Star AR. As we analyze why this is occurring, it is becoming apparent that some of it may have to do with many of our students having a lack of access to typing practice. We love that families closely monitor their children’s screen time, and are hoping that you might consider having your child do some daily or a few times a week typing practice. Students in public school generally start practicing typing a few times a week starting in second grade.

These programs will teach your kiddos where to place their fingers for typing.

Here's the link to Typing Pal's school edition https://www.typingpal.com/en/school-edition

Email [email protected] to have her set up a free account for your kiddo!

Here's Dance Mat Typing https://www.dancemattypingguide.com/

There is also ed club https://www.edclub.com/  Which is a lot like Typing Pal- you'll have to pay to keep track of your progress

Then there are free typing games https://www.typing.com/student/games But these don't really focus on where to place your fingers

These links are also at arete.prsd.us under Student Links.

*April 9 and 10 Arete Student Showcase- Similar to our STEAM Showcase last year- we are inviting ALL students to display projects they work on during the year. Please drop off projects on April 4, 5, or 7 for us to create the display. Then come back on April 9/10 at 9am to stand by your project. Classes and other interested adults are invited to view the displays starting at 9:15. We are telling you now so you can save projects you can complete during the year. Projects can be submitted by any Arete student!

*Chess Club is back at Arete! It runs every other week at 12pm in Room 1. Check arete.prsd.us for specific dates.

*Our Leadership class in the Blended Middle School is requesting your input on what you would like them to work on this year. They are an awesome team of 6th-8th graders so please keep that in mind! Arete Leadership Survey

*Want to Sign Up For the Resource Center- do so here


*Fall Enrichments- Sign up here

*2023-2024 Field Trips- Sign up here

*Have Photos For the Yearbook? Upload here 


Want to join Arete’s Private Family Group on Facebook- do so here. Arete Charter Academy Family Group


*Want to see dates for the entire year? Click here


Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

*November 20 NWEA Testing 9:15-12

*November 20 Art - Turkey Centerpiece 

*November 20 Archery

*November 21 Archery

*Thanksgiving Break-November 22-24

Blended Middle School Drama Performance

The Blended Middle School Drama class will be presenting a greek mythology play, "The Story of Eternal Love" on Wednesday, November 15.  We will be starting the play at 9:15am on the outside stage.  We hope to see you there!

Sunday, November 12 Update

Hello all,

This week we start Winter Assessments. Please come to the date you signed up for. If your child is sick, please cancel them on the Sign Up Genius so another kiddo can have that spot. If you” no show” that day, we will call you at 9:20 to see if you are on your way. The only days we have room for makeup right now is on Mondays. If you have an Arete Chromebook, please bring it charged and ready. If you need to borrow a CB from Arete, please arrive early to the office so you have the CB and are at the classroom door by 9:15 and ready to test. Please also bring a book to read if they finish early, a water bottle and a snack.

Notice that we have the start time a few minutes later than the Resource Center so that the office and parking lot are not so busy at the same time!

2nd-8th Grade Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2023-24

 

*Here is the link for 

Arete Christmas Events

 

*Here is the link for Winter Enrichments:

Arete Winter Enrichments November 2023 - February 2024

 

*California Healthy Kids Survey- It is that time of year again!

The survey is administered to all parents and staff and students at grades five-eight. It enables schools and communities to collect and analyze data regarding local youth health risks and behaviors, school connectedness, school climate, protective factors, and school violence. The anonymous survey helps us make decisions for our school plan. Please complete by Friday, December 8th.  We will be administering to students at school during the Blended Middle School program or when they are on campus for Winter Testing. We must have a permission form for 5th and 6th grades to complete. If parents of 7th and 8th graders do not want their student to participate, please email me at [email protected] to opt out.

 

5th and 6th grade students – https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/f3qa

7th and 8th grade students- https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/f3qa

Parent – https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/tr8l

*April 9 and 10 Arete Student Showcase- Similar to our STEAM Showcase last year- we are inviting ALL students to display projects they work on during the year. Please drop off projects on April 4, 5, or 7 for us to create the display. Then come back on April 9/10 at 9am to stand by your project. Classes and other interested adults are invited to view the displays starting at 9:15. We are telling you now so you can save projects you can complete during the year. Projects can be submitted by any Arete student!

*Chess Club is back at Arete! It runs every other week at 12pm in Room 1. Check arete.prsd.us for specific dates.

 

*PRSD is focusing on reducing Tech Addiction in Children and building pathways for Digital Health. Each week I will share a NEW tidbit about this or how to to reduce screen time for kids who struggle with this.

*A 2004 study by Dr. Christakis published in “Pediatrics” found that for every hour of television watched by children between the ages one and age three, there is a ten percent higher chance of developing an attention problem that could be diagnosed as ADHD by age 7.

*Published in 2010 in the APA Journal Psychological Bulletin, the most comprehensive meta-study review ever conducted in the area of video games and aggression analyzed 130 research studies with over 130,000 participants worldwide. The study concluded that violent games are “not just a correlation, but a causal risk factor or increased aggressive thoughts and behavior.”

 

Media Literacy Guidelines for Student Use in Education:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/ml/

 

*Our Leadership class in the Blended Middle School is requesting your input on what you would like them to work on this year. They are an awesome team of 6th-8th graders so please keep that in mind! Arete Leadership Survey

*Want to Sign Up For the Resource Center- do so here

*2023-2024 Field Trips- Sign up here

*Have Photos For the Yearbook? Upload here 

 

Want to join Arete’s Private Family Group on Facebook- do so here. Arete Charter Academy Family Group

 

*Want to see dates for the entire year? Click here

 

Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

*November 13 NWEA Testing 9:15-12

*November 14th-16th- 20 Day Meetings- Temporary Tattoos For Everyone Who Turns EVERYTHING in during their meeting.

*November 16 NWEA Testing 9:15-12

*November 16- 1pm BMS Walk- Must be caught up on work and have permission slip on file to attend. Blended Middle School Walk

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