We have had some cancellations for the Foothills Bowl Field Trip for February 21. Click here to sign up. Field Trips

We are hoping that both off and on campus families will send in pictures of the awesome school activities they are doing, whether it is school or individual field trips or any other fun learning opportunities. Please email to [email protected] and put "Yearbook Pictures" in the subject heading. The sooner you can get these in, the better. Thanks!

Arete’s Amazing Yearbook will be back thanks to Ms. Tomasetti and our Blended Middle School Leadership Team! Go to www.treering.com/validate, enter school passcode 101636661669265, pay $20.34 and create your two custom pages by April 25. Yearbooks will be delivered for free to Arete before Fun Field Day at the end of May. We do not purchase extra ones, so make sure to plan ahead!

When students come to the Resource Center or the Blended Middle School, we do monthly CAASPP practice testing with them. Here is an opportunity for 3-8th grade students to have the same practice, one on one, with our computer tech or myself. We hope you sign up for some days!

Practice CAASPP Testing

Arete Spirit Gear! Campaign runs January 23- February 20. Paper order forms were handed out in the Resource Center last week and will be handed out during 20 day meetings. You can also order here. Arete Sprit Wear Shirts and sweatshirts take about three weeks to arrive. We must sell 25 items to place the order.

Every year, students in grades 3-8 complete CAASPP testing in the spring.  CAASPP testing results are reported to the state and we use the results of these tests to help keep our charter open. We are looking to show growth each year. Many families have questions about how to help their children practice and prepare, and this night is for you!  Please join us for a welcome dinner from 5:00 - 5:30 followed by an informative session and training from 5:30 - 6:30. Bring your questions and a charged chromebook if you have one (chromebooks can also be checked out to families during the event).  We will go over basic testing information, answer questions, and complete practice test walk-throughs to help your family learn about the CAASPP testing platform and how your children can practice at home.  This is a great opportunity for both confident tester and students who struggle with testing anxiety. Also very helpful for students in the Blended Middle School Program! You don't want to miss this important event! We will be handing out raffle prizes to attendees! CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades

2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025

Feel free to ignore this if you only have TK/K/1 or a Blended Middle School kiddo. It's that time to start scheduling the final round of NWEA Math and Accelerated Reader Testing for the 2024-2025 school year. Reminder that all testing will be completed in person and is mandatory. (CAASP Testing is on the State schedule for May). Second-Eighth Grade students will still need to take the STAR AR test and the NWEA Math test. 

Testing sessions will be offered on Monday, March 3, Thursday, March 6,  Friday, March 7, Monday, March 10, Thursday, March 14, and Monday, March 17.

If you have a busy schedule, please sign up early.  We only have ONE Friday testing day, so if you need that PLEASE book early. Sign up here.

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:

Go to www.treering.com/validate, enter school passcode 101636661669265

Arete Sprit Wear by Feb 20

Practice CAASPP Testing

CAASPP Parent and Student Night 3-8th Grades

2nd-8th Grade Spring NWEA Math and AR Reading Assessments 2024-2025

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.