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!

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

This week starts our 4th 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 December 13-18. This month is 100% organic fruit snacks. 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. 

Grade Level Writing Packets

Each year students are building upon three writing genres.  Our next genre of focus is Informative Writing.  We will be sending home Informational Writing packets to be used as a resource and tool in teaching this very important writing genre.  Each packet contains student writing examples, all grade checklists, graphic organizers, simple lesson plans, and a grading rubric. Please see your Educational Advisors to pick up a packet and see how you can incorporate it into your lessons at home. 

November SEL Lesson

In November’s SEL lesson, students will explore healthy defense mechanisms to cope with stress, manage their emotions, and navigate challenging situations. As part of the lesson, they will reflect on their responses to adversity and identify positive choices they can make when faced with difficulties. Each student will write their “Positive Choice” on a shield, which will be displayed on our community wall. This activity fosters self-awareness and encourages students to recognize and embrace constructive strategies for managing tough moments.

November's SEL Lesson Plans

Shield Needed for the Lesson

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:

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.