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Arete Pro Tip #5

Sign your 2-12th grader up early to get the testing slots that best fit your schedule! 2-12th Grade Star AR/NWEA Fall Testing
 

Welcome to the first district assessment schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. Our 2nd-12th grade students will be taking the NWEA Math and Acelerated Reader Testing. The directions are a little lengthy, but please read all the way through them and follow them carefully. We REALLY appreciate the people who sign up early and do not need reminders to sign up. That helps our office save a lot of time. Thank you!

Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or Blended Middle School kiddos. 

2-8th grade Students will take the NWEA Math test from 9:15-10:30. They will be encouraged to take their time, try their best and work out their problems on paper before they enter them into the computer. If they finish before the 10:30 snack break, they may read a book they brought from home or work on lessons they brought from home. At 10:30, students will have a 20 minute snack/recess break. When they return from the break, they may finish the math test if they need to or may start on the STAR Accelerated Reader test. They will be encouraged to take their time and try their best. If they finish early, they may read a book they brought from home or work on lessons they brought from home. At 12pm, all students will head out to the front of the school to be picked up by parents. This will give students the opportunity to show all they have learned and to not feel rushed or disrupted by students moving into and out of the classroom.

Reminder that all testing will be continue to be completed in person this year. (CAASPP Testing is on the State schedule for May). Second-Eighth Grade will need to take the STAR AR test and the NWEA Math test. We will offer testing sessions on Monday, August 18, Thursday, August 21, Friday, August 22, Monday, August 25 and Thursday, August 28 from 9:00am-12pm. Ninth-Twelfth Grades will need to take the STAR AR test and the NWEA Math test. Ms. Doerr will offer testing sessions for high schoolers on Monday, August 18 from 1-3pm and Thursday, August 21 from 10am-12pm.

If you have a busy schedule, please sign up early. If your child has an Arete Chromebook checked out to them, please charge and have them bring it with them. If they need to check one out from us, please enter "chromebook needed" in the comments section and come 10 minutes early to check it out so the kiddos can be logged in and ready when the testing session starts. We do not have extra Chromebooks on site for students who forget to bring or charge their Arete issued Chromebook, so please do not forget!

ALL 2-12th grade parents should sign their kiddos up for one of the testing slots. Only the Blended Middle School will complete these assessments during their regular resource center time. As always, please email [email protected] with questions! Thanks!

Arete Needs Science Camp Counselors

Our Science Camp dates are official!! We will be going September 8 - 12, 2025

Arete is looking for enthusiastic high school students to serve as Science Camp Counselors!

If you know a high school sophomore, junior, or senior who enjoys working with younger students and has an interest in science and nature, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to mentor middle schoolers while gaining leadership experience.

Interested students can download, print, and complete the application attached. Once the form is signed by a parent or guardian (unless the student is 18 or older) and approved by their high school administration, it should be submitted as soon as possible to Sarah at [email protected]

Please feel free to pass this along to any students who might be a great fit!

Arete Pro Tip #4

Please sign up for our Arete Family Orientation for new and returning families. ALL are invited!!
 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-57281951-arete#/
 

This is a community event that ALL families (new and returning) are invited to. Please join us at  Arete on August 14 as we are so excited to offer a Family Orientation with a variety of educational and fun options on that day. (This is also the first day of instruction for the 2025-2026 school year). Read carefully through the descriptions and sign up for the ones that best fit your families’ needs. Children are invited and we will have staff to supervise school aged children (TK on up) in a classroom or on the playground when they are not needed in a training. Children under four should be kept with you. 

We are asking that all new families attend one of the coffee talk orientations to learn valuable information about policies procedures and have all of your questions answered.

*New Parent Zoom Coffee Chat- Tuesday, July 29 10-10:30am
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 481 795 0151
Passcode: GoAreteGo

*New Parent In Person Coffee Chat Orientation- Thursday August 14 8:15-8:45am, Arete Library

ALL Family Orientation Schedule- August 14, 9am-12pm

9-9:25 Session #1

*Budgets and Forms 101- Arete Library How to complete and turn in all Forms- budgets and ordering, reimbursement, etc. How and who to turn them in email/in person). Timelines for turning them in. How to use funds toward approved vendors. How to access Arete resources- library/Parent Resource Center, how to correctly complete a 20 day binder. Sarah is the founding Director at Arete and Andrea and Mary are the secretaries who handle funding, vendors, purchases, enrichments, and reimbursements.

9:30-10 Session #2

*Homeschool Best Practices Workshop- Room 6 We'll focus on practical tips for Organizing your learning space, Planning your curriculum effectively, and Prioritizing your child's educational journey for optimal results. Cassie McAlister is a veteran homeschool teacher of two schools. 

*Standards- Making Sure Your Kiddo is Getting the Grade Level Content They Need- Room 7 In this session we will address new “I can” grade level forms, Teacher manual exploration and student study practice. Marina Codiga is an experienced classroom and homeschool teacher.

10-10:15 Break

10:20-10:55 Session #3

*Annual Testing Information (what to expect and how to prepare throughout the year)- Room 1  All students in grades 2-8 complete on-campus testing throughout the school year.  Many families have questions about these tests and how to help their children practice and prepare.  In this session, we will go over basic testing information, answer questions, and show a practice test walk-through on the CAASPP testing platform.  This is a great opportunity for both new and returning families! Leah Veblen is an experienced home school parent and teacher

*Building Blocks of Reading Room 3 This session will explore the systematic approach of phonics progression and its direct correlation to reading proficiency, highlighting two prominent programs from Logic of English: Foundations for lower grades and Essentials for upper grades. We will offer practical strategies for implementation, supplemental programs will be available to peruse, and ask questions about. We will offer an overview of DIBELS assessments: How these standardized tools connect to the Science of Reading and provide educators and parents with valuable insights into student progress and instructional needs. Amber Baker is an experienced classroom and homeschool teacher and homeschool parent.

11-11:30 Session #4

*Plan for Success- Room 4 Planning is vital for homeschool parents because it creates a balanced and structured learning environment, reduces stress, and ensures the family's homeschooling goals are met. Learn strategies to set yourself up for success! Nicole Tomasetti is a very experienced classroom and home school teacher who likes to help parents prepare to flourish.

*How to Make Reading Engaging For Your Child- Library This orientation provides homeschooling parents with practical strategies and library resources to make reading a more engaging and enjoyable experience for their children. Learn how to foster a lifelong love of reading through choice, read-alouds, and creating a reading-rich environment. Kate Dabney is an experienced home school parent and the Arete librarian.

11:30-12 Homeschool Family Connect MPR This activity helps homeschool families connect by sharing their unique learning adventures, daily routines, and exciting hobbies through interactive station rotations and a fun "Connect the Dots" game. It's a great way to discover common interests and build community among families!Sarah Herring is a credentialed teacher and homeschool mom of several Arete students. 

12pm Parent Meet Up- Lawn at the Front of the School New parents (or those who just want to connect with veteran homeschool parents) can meet and connect with returning parents. Many experienced homeschool parents who love Arete and welcoming new people to our school will attend as well.

(Arete will be providing sandwiches. Please bring your own water bottle and a side to share if you want.) All attendees should RSVP so we have enough food. If you have dietary restrictions/allergies, feel free to bring our picnic lunch and join us.

10:00-11:30 Blended Middle School Families

*ALL Orientation Room 15  For families who have students attending the Blended Middle School. 6th-8th Grades- This will be similar to a Back-to-School Night where teachers review class policies and expectations. We will also have training on how to use Google Classroom and a peek at the gradebook in PowerSchool. These are the platforms we will be using in the BMS this year utilizing hands-on Bright Thinker and Moving Beyond the Page materials. Whether you have a new or returning student, this is a MUST SEE session. 

Mrs. Whalen ELA:  Students will embark on a comprehensive journey through the writing process, mastering the steps to craft compelling essays. We'll engage with captivating novels, developing literary analysis techniques to interpret texts and articulate their understanding.

Mr. Codiga Science: Science is all about exploring the world around us and understanding how things work, from tiny atoms to giant galaxies. We use observation, experiments, and critical thinking to uncover amazing discoveries and solve real-world problems.

Mrs. Tamo Math: Math is the language of the universe, helping us understand patterns, solve problems, and make sense of numbers and shapes. We use logical thinking and powerful tools to explore everything from simple arithmetic to complex equations and real-world applications.

10:00-11:30 Required High School Orientation Room 13

All high school students are required to attend this important orientation session. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. During the session, we will:

  • Review how to access and use Google Classroom, Canvas, UC Scout, and BrightThinker
  • Help students log in and troubleshoot access to all learning platforms
  • Answer questions and ensure students are set up for success before coursework begins

Meredith Doerr is an experienced home school teacher.

Arete Pro Tip #3

Explore some of our local reading resources and help build a love of reading.
 
We have so many cool library resources in our community.
 
*Here is a link for the children's program through the Nevada County Library.
 
*Here is a link for the children's program through the Placer County Library.
 
*Here is a link for Arete's Library Website.
 
*Here is a link for Magnolia's Library Website.
 

Arete Pro Tip #2

 
Thank you for choosing Arete Charter Academy as your children's school. We are so happy to have you! Please complete a separate form for EACH child. Please complete this form so we know you received it and have made a decision. Otherwise we do not know if you received it and we want to prepare teachers and staff for the school year. Thanks so much!

We will have three options this year. 1. We will have a 100% at home learning option. 2. We will have a hybrid option with two mornings on campus and the rest at home learning. 3. Finally we will have a Blended Middle School Program on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9am-2pm for 6-8th graders. Click here to sign up. Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26 Note: Per the State of California, students must be vaccinated or have a valid medical waiver to attend in person classes.

We will use this information to help us staff the Arete Resource Center and to purchase Chromebooks for the new school year. Resource Center hours are Mondays and Wednesday from 9am-12pm for 4-8th Grades (divided into cross grade level classrooms) and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm for TK-3 (divided into grade level classrooms) and Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-1pm. (You may have previously said you were interested in the Resource Center, but this form is where you OFFICIALLY sign up and we add your kiddo to the attendance sheet))

We will give your children social time with other students, whole group instruction, fun, academic support, and more. Please complete the form by August 1, 2025 to reserve your spot in the Resource Center and to reserve a Chromebook.

School starts August 14 for the Blended Middle School, Arete Charter High School and at home learning for the rest of the students. The Resource Center will open August 25 for 4-8th and August 27 for TK-3. See the attached calendar. Parent 25/26 Arete Calendar

Please complete this form so we know you received it and have made a decision. Otherwise we do not know if you received it and we want to prepare teachers and staff for the school year. Thanks so much!

Color Our World with Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program

by Nevada County LibrariesJune 5, 2025

 

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Get ready to dive into a summer of creativity and fun with Nevada County Library’s 2025 Summer Learning Program: Color Our World! Designed to keep young minds active while school is out, the program encourages kids and teens to log their reading, explore the arts, and participate in engaging activities all summer long.

This year’s theme, Color Our World, celebrates art and creativity, inviting participants to explore self-expression through music, storytelling, puppetry and more.

From June 14 through Aug. 8, young readers can visit their local library to pick up a reading log or go digital with the Beanstack app, where they can track reading minutes, log book titles, and join leaderboard challenges with friends. Register or sign in at https://mynevadacounty.beanstack.com.

Kickoff Celebration

Join the fun on Saturday, June 14, at the Madelyn Helling Library (980 Helling Way, Nevada City) from 1 to 3 p.m. The kickoff celebration includes:

  • Live music
  • Face painting
  • Snow cones
  • A special performance of Little Red Riding Hood by Puppet Art Theater at 2 p.m.

All youth ages 0-18 can sign up for the reading and activity challenge and receive a free book to get started.

Event Details

What: Summer Learning Program Kick-off Celebration
When: Saturday, June 14
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Madelyn Helling Library 
Audience: 0-18
Admission: Free 

Program Highlights:

The fun doesn’t stop after kickoff! Thanks to generous support from the Friends of the Nevada County Libraries and the Friends of the Truckee Library, a wide variety of free, family-friendly programs will be offered throughout the summer, including:

  • Wild Things Animal Rescue
  • Musical Mondays with InConcert Sierra
  • Magical puppet shows with Emily Butterfly and Puppet Art Theater
  • And more!

For a complete calendar of events and a list of our summer learning partners, visit https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3574/Summer-Learning

Lunch at the Library:

Nevada County Library is proud to partner with the Grass Valley School District and the USDA Summer Food Service Program to offer free, healthy meals for children and teens ages 0–18. Meals are available Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis—no sign-up, ID, or library card required. Crafts and activities will also be available during lunch.

Lunch Sites and Dates:

  • Grass Valley Library: June 16 to Aug. 8
  • Madelyn Helling Library: June 16 to Aug. 8
  • Penn Valley Library: June 16 to Aug. 8 (healthy snacks only)
    Time: 12 to 1 p.m. daily

Meals will not be served on Wednesday, June 19, or Friday, July 4, in observance of federal holidays.

In 2023, Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap reported that 15.2% of Nevada County children under 18 were food insecure. This program aims to support local families and help ensure all children have access to nutritious meals this summer.

Why Summer Reading Matters

Children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to two months of learning by the time they return to school in the fall. Kids and teens who participate in summer learning programs and read at least six books over the summer tend to score higher in reading and math upon their return. That’s why libraries nationwide promote summer reading with engaging activities, challenges, and community events.

For more details on completion prizes and the full program, check out https://nevadacountyca.gov/3574/Summer-Learning or call (530) 265-7050. Don’t forget to follow the Nevada County Library on Instagram and Facebook. Hope to see you at the library this summer! 

More Information 

The Nevada County Library system provides a range of resources and services to inspire learning, discovery, and connection for community members of all ages. Nevada County Library remains committed to enriching the community through dynamic cultural programming and invites everyone to join in these exciting events! 

For more information about this event and other library programs, visit https://nevadacountyca.libcal.com or call 530-273-4117. Don’t forget to follow Nevada County Library on Instagram and Facebook for the latest program updates!   

Arete Pro Tip #1

Throughout the summer, we will list a few tips that will be helpful to families. Here is tip #1...
 
One of the items needed before we can purchase curriculum in August, is a birth certificate or other legal document showing your child's date of birth. You may drop that off in the Arete office through July 2 between the hours of 8-3 or email to our Registrar, Sheila, at 530-268-2805. Thanks!

2025-2026 Update for New Families Added Since Last Week

Families,

We are so excited that Arete Charter Academy will be part of your family’s educational journey for the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled to be planning for next year and all of the new adventures we will be having including continuing with our music teacher, new field trips, enrichment instructors, and classes. We will be continuing three hour morning academic enrichment classes as they were such a hit this year.  We are gathering lots of information about what you would like your child's school year to look like this year including the Resource Center, the Parent Action Committee, off campus activities, and special events throughout the year. 

There are many important links in this email. Please read carefully through this and review and complete them. Mid July you should get a welcome email from your Educational Advisor with a Sign Up Genius request to schedule your Enrollment Meeting in late July or early August. We cannot purchase curriculum until all budgets are signed, proof of residence has been verified and budgets have been completed. Then we purchase curriculum in order of completed students files.

 

Thanks for taking the time to share your plans and dreams with us! Arete Planning for the 2025-2026 School Year (This is the official Resource Center Sign Up). 

 

Here is our official Parent 25/26 Arete Calendar.

 

We are super excited to announce that we are continuing our three day a week Blended Middle Schools next year. Click here to learn more. Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26 We are also adding bussing to Magnolia on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday over to Magnolia Intermediate School where our students can take Woodshop electives. Then they can get picked up there by parents or ride a Magnolia bus home (if they live in the district). (If you have previously completed this form, please answer the last question about electives only).

 

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

This program would utilize student's curriculum and enrichment funds to add a day of on campus instructional time for families who are desiring more higher level academic instruction from credentialed teachers with more advanced projects and more time with other students. Families would need to commit for one semester for a total of $215 out of Curriculum/Enrichment Funds for Tuesdays and $225 for Wednesdays. (Yes, that breaks down to $5 an hour for high quality instruction). We have a nine student minimum. Classes would be broken up into two multi-age groups of 2nd and 3rd grade (Wednesday Class) and 4th, 5th and 6th grade (Tuesday Class). Students at the lower grade level (2nd and 4th grades) should be reading and writing at grade level to be able to have success at the multiage learning model. Students who are gaining reading skills are invited to our K-2nd grade Literacy Launch class on Wednesdays.  K-2nd Grades (Kinder students should know all letter names and the majority of sounds and demonstrate an interest in reading basic words and should be comfortable with writing/formation of all letters.) State vaccination regulations apply. Work samples will be sent home. Please complete the form if you are officially signing up here


*There have been some changes to our approved curriculum, based on data from student growth that we are/ are not seeing. Parent Copy of Arete Approved Curriculum 2025-2026

 

New families to Arete must provide proof of residency in two areas before their child is considered a student at Arete and anything may be purchased. 

All new enrollees’ need to provide one document from each of the categories below:

Category l - One Proof Required:  At least one of the following documents showing the name and residence address of the parent/guardian or caregiver within the district: (Education Code 48204.1)

  1. A copy of the deed
  2. A copy of the most recent mortgage statement
  3. Property tax bill/payment receipt dated within the past year
  4. A copy of the fully executed lease/rental agreement.  The lease/rental agreement must show the rental address and include the lessor/lessee names and signatures
  5. Pay Stub
  6. Voter Registration
  7. Correspondence from a government agency
  8. Declaration of Residency executed by the student's parent/legal guardian

Returning Students

Category ll - One Proof Required: At least one utility service statement or payment receipt dated within the last forty-five (45) days showing the name and service address of the parent/guardian or caregiver within the district.  On-line documentation is accepted as long as it fulfills the requirement of a complete statement (all pages).  Utility set-up and 15 day notice letters are acceptable proofs of residency if statement or payment receipt is submitted within 30 days of residency verification.

Acceptable utility services include: (Education Code 48204.1)

  1. PG&E
  2. Nevada Irrigation District (NID)
  3. Waste Management
  4. Residential cable/internet/satellite
  5. Landline telephone (cell and long-distance service not accepted).

If the student is an unaccompanied youth as defined in 42 USC 11434A, a declaration of residency executed by the student will be required. 

If the student is residing in the home of a caregiving adult within district boundaries, an affidavit executed by the caregiving adult in accordance with Family Code 6552 will be required. 

 

If you are no longer planning on having your child attend Arete, please email Sarah at [email protected] so she can release their spots. Thank you!

Here are some important dates for next year!


20 Day Meetings

**July 30-31, Aug 1 - Enrollment Meetings- Dibels

Session 1- September 9-11- PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports

Session 2- October 7-9- Writing Packet

Session 3-  November 13,14,17- Dibels and Math Performance Tasks

Session 4- December 18,19, Jan 6- PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports

Session 5- February 2-4- Review Standards Checklists/Writing Packet

Session 6- March 4-6 Dibels and Math Performance Tasks

Session 7- April 9,10,13- PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports

Session 8- May 7,8,11- Writing Packet

Session 9- June 8-10


Important Dates

*July 28 Arete Office Opens for the Year

*July 30-31- Sarah at Admin Workshop

**July 30-31, Aug 1 - Enrollment Meetings 

*August  7 Professional Development Day- 

*August 11- Professional Development Day- Ice Cream Social 1-2pm

*August 14- 1st Day of School and Parent Orientation

*August 18, 21, 22, 25, 28 Fall NWEA/AR

*September - 1 Labor Day

*September 9, 10, 11 20 Day Meetings

 

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

 

A week’s worth of dates will be posted at the bottom and a list of Important Dates (along with other important sign ups) is on arete.prsd.us. 

We are so EXCITED for the adventure of a new school year and hope you have an amazing summer!

If you received this email, your child is accepted at Arete Charter Academy for the 2025-2026 school year and you are registered on our website, Edlio, to receive all Arete updates. 

2025-2026 School Year Update

Families,

We are so excited that Arete Charter Academy will be part of your family’s educational journey for the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled to be planning for next year and all of the new adventures we will be having including continuing with our music teacher, new field trips, enrichment instructors, and classes. We will be continuing three hour morning academic enrichment classes as they were such a hit this year.  We are gathering lots of information about what you would like your child's school year to look like this year including the Resource Center, the Parent Action Committee, off campus activities, and special events throughout the year. 

There are many important links in this email. Please read carefully through this and review and complete them. Mid July you should get a welcome email from your Educational Advisor with a Sign Up Genius request to schedule your Enrollment Meeting in late July or early August. We cannot purchase curriculum until all budgets are signed, proof of residence has been verified and budgets have been completed. Then we purchase curriculum in order of completed students files.
 

Thanks for taking the time to share your plans and dreams with us! Arete Planning for the 2025-2026 School Year (This is the official Resource Center Sign Up). 
 

Here is our official Parent 25/26 Arete Calendar.
 

We are super excited to announce that we are continuing our three day a week Blended Middle Schools next year. Click here to learn more. Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26 We are also adding bussing to Magnolia on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday over to Magnolia Intermediate School where our students can take Woodshop electives. Then they can get picked up there by parents or ride a Magnolia bus home (if they live in the district).
 

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

This program would utilize student's curriculum and enrichment funds to add a day of on campus instructional time for families who are desiring more higher level academic instruction from credentialed teachers with more advanced projects and more time with other students. Families would need to commit for one semester for a total of $215 out of Curriculum/Enrichment Funds for Tuesdays and $225 for Wednesdays. (Yes, that breaks down to $5 an hour for high quality instruction). We have a nine student minimum. Classes would be broken up into two multi-age groups of 2nd and 3rd grade (Wednesday Class) and 4th, 5th and 6th grade (Tuesday Class). Students at the lower grade level (2nd and 4th grades) should be reading and writing at grade level to be able to have success at the multiage learning model. Students who are gaining reading skills are invited to our K-2nd grade Literacy Launch class on Wednesdays.  K-2nd Grades (Kinder students should know all letter names and the majority of sounds and demonstrate an interest in reading basic words and should be comfortable with writing/formation of all letters.) State vaccination regulations apply. Work samples will be sent home. Please complete the form if you are officially signing up here


*There have been some changes to our approved curriculum, based on data from student growth that we are/ are not seeing. Parent Copy of Arete Approved Curriculum 2025-2026
 

New families to Arete must provide proof of residency in two areas before their child is considered a student at Arete and anything may be purchased. 

All new enrollees’ need to provide one document from each of the categories below:

Category l - One Proof Required:  At least one of the following documents showing the name and residence address of the parent/guardian or caregiver within the district: (Education Code 48204.1)

  1. A copy of the deed
  2. A copy of the most recent mortgage statement
  3. Property tax bill/payment receipt dated within the past year
  4. A copy of the fully executed lease/rental agreement.  The lease/rental agreement must show the rental address and include the lessor/lessee names and signatures
  5. Pay Stub
  6. Voter Registration
  7. Correspondence from a government agency
  8. Declaration of Residency executed by the student's parent/legal guardian

Returning Students

Category ll - One Proof Required: At least one utility service statement or payment receipt dated within the last forty-five (45) days showing the name and service address of the parent/guardian or caregiver within the district.  On-line documentation is accepted as long as it fulfills the requirement of a complete statement (all pages).  Utility set-up and 15 day notice letters are acceptable proofs of residency if statement or payment receipt is submitted within 30 days of residency verification.

Acceptable utility services include: (Education Code 48204.1)

  1. PG&E
  2. Nevada Irrigation District (NID)
  3. Waste Management
  4. Residential cable/internet/satellite
  5. Landline telephone (cell and long-distance service not accepted).

If the student is an unaccompanied youth as defined in 42 USC 11434A, a declaration of residency executed by the student will be required. 

If the student is residing in the home of a caregiving adult within district boundaries, an affidavit executed by the caregiving adult in accordance with Family Code 6552 will be required. 

 

If you are no longer planning on having your child attend Arete, please email Sarah at [email protected] so she can release their spots. Thank you!

Here are some important dates for next year!


20 Day Meetings

**July 30-31, Aug 1 - Enrollment Meetings- Dibels

Session 1- September 9-11- PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports

Session 2- October 7-9- Writing Packet

Session 3-  November 13,14,17- Dibels and Math Performance Tasks

Session 4- December 18,19, Jan 6- PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports

Session 5- February 2-4- Review Standards Checklists/Writing Packet

Session 6- March 4-6 Dibels and Math Performance Tasks

Session 7- April 9,10,13- PSI and NWEA/AR Score Reports

Session 8- May 7,8,11- Writing Packet

Session 9- June 8-10


Important Dates

*July 28 Arete Office Opens for the Year

*July 30-31- Sarah at Admin Workshop

**July 30-31, Aug 1 - Enrollment Meetings 

*August  7 Professional Development Day- 

*August 11- Professional Development Day- Ice Cream Social 1-2pm

*August 14- 1st Day of School and Parent Orientation

*August 18, 21, 22, 25, 28 Fall NWEA/AR

*September - 1 Labor Day

*September 9, 10, 11 20 Day Meetings

 

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

A week’s worth of dates will be posted at the bottom and a list of Important Dates (along with other important sign ups) is on arete.prsd.us. 

We are so EXCITED for the adventure of a new school year and hope you have an amazing summer!

If you received this email, your child is accepted at Arete Charter Academy for the 2025-2026 school year and you are registered on our website, Edlio, to receive all Arete updates. 

 

Exploring Careers in Health

Good morning, Educators and Administrators,
 
Each year,  Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Dignity Health, Yuba College and Sierra College sponsor a program to give students entering grades 9-12 an opportunity to contemplate a career in the health care field.
 
This FREE program allows 25 Nevada County high school students the opportunity to learn about a wide range of careers in the medical field providing direct exposure to health care professionals and observing them in their work environments. 
 
The Exploring Careers in Health Institute, will be held during Fall break on October 20 - 23, 2025. 
 
Please review the flyer attached for more information. I have also included the application for admission which must be postmarked or delivered to NCSOS by September 29, 2025. Completed applications will be reviewed and participants will be notified via email. 
 
 
For more information, please contact Olivia Carson. NCSOS: [email protected] or 530-478-6400 ext. 2008.
 

Promotion Information- Please read if your child is participating

We are so excited for tomorrow night's promotion. Many parents partnered with Arete to create a beautiful picnic charcuterie table for families to nosh on before the main promotion. If you are helping decorate for this fun event, please meet out at the stage at 9am. If you are helping set up for the evening event, please meet at 4:30 outside of room 3. We will quickly set up the food and be ready for families to start building their charcuterie boxes to enjoy from 4:45-5:20. At 5:20 we will close off the food area and begin preparing for the ceremony. Students should be seated next to the stage by 5:25 as we will star promptly at 5:30. PLEASE bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, pop up shade if you want, and water bottles. We will be serving iced water and cool lemonade and cake after the ceremony. There will be a cooling center in room 2 for anyone who needs to utilize it. Our Blended Middle School will be selling popsicles as a fundraiser for $1 each and taking cash or Venmo. See you then!

Sunday, June 1 Update

Hello families,

Hope you had a beautiful warm weekend! This is the last Edlio of the 2024-2025 school year. That makes me a little teary to think of. What a wonderful, wonderful year we have had. We are so thankful for our Arete family of students, families, and staff that make this such a lovely school. I wish you a most amazing summer and if you are returning next year and have completed the Intent to Return and Powerschool Enrollment forms by the deadlines for the 2025-2026 school year, you will be receiving a new Edlio from me later this week.

Student Scholar Tickets for the NC Fair are Here!

Please check in at the front office with Sheila so she can check you off our list and give you your kiddos tickets. Keep them safe as we only have one per kiddo. We will also be handing them out in early August if you want to grab them!

 

Thank you to PAC Crew Chief, Cody Voellinger, for organizing Friday’s super fun end of the year pool party. It was bigger than ever and I loved seeing so many families there. I think next year I will line up all of the kids and see who wants to join me in my annual cannon ball into the pool! Summer is coming!

 

Informational Website for 6th Grade Science Camp for Fall 2025

Science Camp Information Sept 2025

 

Hello 8th grade families! The end of the year is quickly approaching. We need your help to end the year in style for our kids. Please sign up to help bring items to the 8th grade breakfast and graduation. 

On 6/4, we are planning to do a charcuterie style grazing table for families to snack on before the graduation ceremony begins. We will be collecting all items for that the day before graduation on 6/3. If you are unable to donate an item for this and would like to contribute money, please let us know​! Arete 8th Grade End of Year Activities

 

If you have non-consumable items that are checked out to you and are required by California Education Code to be returned to Arete, you will get an email from Mary with the list of what needs to be returned. Here is a summary of the information included:

Return Sign Up; you will need to pick a time to return all of the items found on your attached checkout lists. Important things to note: 

-slots will fill up fast

-you will need to pick a time slot for each child

-items being returned should be in good clean condition

-if your child has a Chromebook and charger checked out, they also have a chromebook case that needs to be returned. 

 

*If you are a returning family next year and you completed the Intent to Return for 25/26, you can check out some of your items to use over the summer. If you would like to do this, here is the link- Summer Check Out. 

Important things to note: 

-fill out the form for each child

-you MUST list the tag number and give a short description of the item. 

-This is a courtesy we provide for returning families only.
 

 

Important Sign Ups:

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School 25/26

Return Sign Up

Summer Check Out

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

A week’s worth of dates will be posted at the bottom and a list of Important Dates (along with other important sign ups) is on arete.prsd.us. 

Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year

*June 2 Sunsplash 8th Grade- 9-6:30

*June 4- 5:30pm 8th Grade Promotion

*June 5- Last Day of School

 

20 Day Meeting Dates:

June 3-5 

Student Scholar Tickets for the NC Fair are Here!

Please check in at the front office with Sheila so she can check you off our list and give you your kiddos tickets. Keep them safe as we only have one per kiddo. We will also be handing them out in early August if you want to grab it them!