*December 4- We will be hosting a Ghidotti High School Presentation for 6-8th Grade students and interested parents 9:15-9:45 in Room 15.

Winter Dress Up Days-

December 12th- Ugly Sweater Day

December 16th and 17th- Christmas Day  (Santa hats and light up necklaces, etc)

December 18th and 19th- PJ Days

Reminder that we continue Winter NWEA/STAR AR Testing tomorrow. 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! If you signed up for a Chromebook, there will be one waiting for you in the front office with your kiddos’ name on it.

Kids should bring a water bottle, snack, and school work or a book to use when they are completed. We will walk them down to meet you in the front of the school at 12pm. They will take the math test before a snack/recess break and then take the reading test. We want them to go slowly and try their best and show all of the great stuff they have learned!

In case you need to reschedule your testing…

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

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.

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

California Healthy Kids Surveys are used to make goals for our school for the upcoming school year. Parents, staff, and 5-8th graders are invited to participate. Please complete the parent survey  here by December 13. Thanks so much!

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.

Important Sign Ups:

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

Arete Field Trips 2024-2025

Winter Enrichments 2024-2025

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.