Reminder that we are closed tomorrow to honor the veterans who have fought for our country.

We are coming to the end of Trimester 1 on November 15th. First Trimester reimbursements for subscriptions must be submitted before 12pm Friday, Nov 15, 2024. Also, if you haven't already, please submit any new or continuing budgets for Vendors or subscriptions that you want to use in Tri-2 (Dec-Jan-Feb). 

Amazon just informed us that they are discontinuing their subscription services so moving forward, we will only be able to reimburse for subscriptions. They still have to be approved and put on a budget before you may order them.

This week starts our 3rd round of 20 Day Meetings. Reminder that ALL logs and work samples must be turned in to your EA DURING the meeting to earn a ticket. Tickets can be redeemed in the front office on November 12-14th. This month is Cotton Candy and 100% fruit snacks as the healthy alternative. If you did not earn your Arete water bottle last month, we have it waiting in the front office for you to earn this month. 

We are partnering with Snow Citrus to sell mandarins for a fundraiser for Arete. Each 10# bag sells for $20 and $8 is earned by Arete for student events and needs. Thanks to Mary in the front office, and Arete parents, Rachel Chaddock and Cody Voellinger for organizing. We will pass the attached fliers out to Resource Center classes, at 20 day meetings, you may pick one up at the front office or print one. Order forms and payment in check to PRSD or exact cash are due on Thursday, December 5. Mandarins should be picked up in the Arete office on December 16-18. 

Snow’s Citrus is a family owned & operated citrus grove in Newcastle, California, located in the Sierra foothills. They are proud and prudent stewards of the land, using sustainable farming practices, farming without pesticides or chemicals. Their fruit is grown naturally, never stored, treated on or off the tree. The fruit is all premium quality, carefully inspected but not size graded. Every bag or box of fruit is hand packed. They are conscientious caretakers of the land and appreciate the bounties harvested.

Nevada County Speech Tournament

Who: 4th - 8th grade (2 students from your school for each grade)

“Tell about an influential person in your life.”

Preliminary and Semi-Finals

Friday, March 7, 2024

8:30am-12:15pm and 12:45-3:45pm

Calvary Bible Church

Finals Competition

Tuesday, March 10, 2025

6:30-8:30pm

The Historic Nevada Theatre

If your child is interested in participating, please let me know! Mrs. Codiga would love to take a team from Arete!

Arete Christmas Celebrations

We are so excited to announce our Family Christmas Party! This is one of my favorite nights of the year and it is BACK!! This community event is open to ALL Arete Families! On Thursday December 5 from 4:30 to 5:20 AND 5:30-6:20pm we are inviting families to come join in a Christmas craft together (painting a winter design on a decorative paint brush) while we listen to Christmas music and enjoy potluck snack/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.When you sign up, please select ONE slot for each person 2+ who wants to paint an art project. 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.

In addition, we are planning our Arete Resource Center Pajama Ice Skating Party. This event promises to be lots of fun and we will need some help with family volunteers and supplies. This was a tradition at the original Pleasant Ridge School and we are bringing it back. We are building a mini ice skating rink in the MPR, bringing in fake snow and students will skate around on paper plates. 

The 4-8th Hybrid Resource Center Party with Ms. Doerr and Mrs. Veblen AND the BMS Party will be Wednesday, December 18 from 11:15-11:55.

Ms. Tomasetti's, Ms. McAlister, and Mrs. Codiga's Resource Center Party will be Thursday, December 19 from 11:15-11:55. SANTA WILL BE HERE THURSDAY FROM 11:15-11:55 FOR CHRISTMAS PICTURES. 

The Blended Middle School will also have a special craft project with Susie Bell on Thursday, December 19 from 1:15-2pm.

Please review the slots carefully to see how you can help! Don't forget to wear your jammies!! Students must meet state mandated vaccine requirements to attend this event.

Arete Christmas Celebrations

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 Sign Ups:

Trimester Two Arete Piano Sign Up 

2nd-8th Grade Winter NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-25

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Fall Enrichments 2024

Second Trimester Academic Enrichment Class- 1st-6th Grades for 2024-2025

Trimester Two Arete Piano Sign Up (There is a waiting list, please sign up to be added to the waiting list.)

Arete Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year

Arete Charter Academy Blended Middle School (5-8th Grades)24/25

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.