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Sunday, March 20 Update
Good evening,
*Reminder that this Tuesday/Wednesday is the Pizza Party for students who participated in the Read-a-Thon and read more than 800 minutes. If your child earned the party, Miss Laura sent an email invite. Students who didn't make it this year will have another chance to participate next year!
*Chess Club is this Friday. Please let me know if your kiddo is not attending. Last time only one kiddo showed up.
*Brush-a-Thon continues this week. All Hybrid classes got their toothbrush kits last week in the library. Two classes did not get their Brush-a-Thon logs and will get them this Tuesday. Sorry about that! Logs are due after Spring Break. Students who complete them will receive a color changing cup and be entered into a drawing for an electric toothbrush.
*The state of California requires 5th and 7th graders to complete Physical Fitness Testing each year. This year we have scheduled the testing for Monday, May 16. Students will participate in five activities. We have two sign up times, so please choose the time that works best for your schedule.
The PFT is given to all students enrolled in a California public school in grades five, seven, and grade nine. Students with disabilities should be given as much of the test as each student’s physical condition permits.
If you have questions about the PFT, please contact the Physical Fitness Testing Office by email at [email protected].
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-physical
*Track will not require Covid testing or masks to be worn as it is an outside activity. If your child is interested in joining, please fill out the attached form. Also attached is a form with all of our track meets. If you have any other questions please contact Amanda Tamo @ [email protected]
List of Track and Field Events
*Reminder that team sports require up to date vaccinations (not including Covid) and funds will be charged $150 to pay for track meet fees and coach stipends. No fees charged to students in the Blended Middle School.
*Spring Photos with Aimee O’Brian are coming, with options for sibling or non- Arete student pictures as well!
SHOOT DATES
Tuesday 4/5/22
Wednesday 4/6/22
https://www.aimeeobrienphotography.com/2022aretespringphotos
Sign Up for Winter/Spring Field Trips Here
Winter and Spring Field Trips 2022
Spring Enrichments
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-spring2
Important Dates (These dates are always listed at arete.prsd.us on the main page and under events. Normally I will include the dates for the week in the Sunday update.) Here is the exact link for the dates through the rest of the year) https://arete.prsd.us/apps/news/article/1477643
*Monday, March 21- 4/5 Garden 9:15-9:45
*Monday March 21st 12:15-1:30am -4-8th STEAM with Meredith Doerr
*Tuesday, March 22-12-12:30 Pizza Party- By invitation only
*Tuesday, March 22- 1st Grade Garden 9:15-9:45
*Tuesday, March 22, 5:00pm- Girl’s Volleyball game at Magnolia Middle School against Magnolia MS
*Tuesday March 22nd 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Sculpture Class PART 1/2
*Wednesday, March 23-12-12:30 Pizza Party- By invitation only
*Wednesday, March 23 - 5:30-6:30 - Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Zoom Info Session
*Wednesday. March 23rd 5:30pm- Girl’s Volleyball at Forest Lake Christian School against Forest Lake Christian School
*Wednesday March 23rd 12:15-1:15 -4-8th Sculpture class with Susie Bell PART ½
*Thursday, March 24 ⅔ Garden 9:15-9:45
*Thursday March 24th 12:15-1:45 -TK-3rd Sculpture class with Susie Bell PART 1/2
*Thursday, March 24th at 4:30-6:00pm- Girls Volleyball Practice at Magnolia MS (small gym)
*Friday, March 25 - Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Application DUE
*Friday March 25th 9:00am-10:00am -TK-3rd French Classes with Josee Savard Schumer
*Friday March 25th 10:30-11:30am -Earth Day Terrarium Class
*Friday, March 25th 10:15am-11:15am - 4-8th French Classes with Josee Savard Schumer
*Friday, March 25th 11:30-12:15pm- Chess Club with Mr. Walsh
Arete Track Team
Attention all 4th-8th grader's. Anyone interested in joining our track team this spring? Practice will begin the week of March 28, 2022. The full practice schedule will be coming soon. There will be three or four meets for the entire season in late April to early May. If your child is interested in joining, please fill out the attached form. Also attached is a form with all of our track meets. If you have any other questions please contact Amanda Tamo @ [email protected]
List of Track and Field Events
Reminder that team sports require up to date vaccinations (not including Covid) and funds will be charged $150 to pay for track meet fees and coach stipends. No fees charged to students in the Blended Middle School.
Arete is so EXCITED to announce that we will have our first yearbook this year!
Sunday, March 13 Update
Good evening,
Thank you to our new garden volunteers, Mrs. McNamar, Mrs. King and Mrs. Shrable. All new garden dates are listed weekly below or the dates for the entire year can be found at arete.prsd.us under Important Dates. We still have a few openings for helpers if anyone is available. Ms. Tomasetti’s K class visits the garden EVERY Thursday from 11:30-12 so that is not listed on the weekly calendar.
Attention all 4th-8th grader's. Anyone interested in joining our track team this spring? Practice will begin the week of March 28,2022. The full practice schedule will be coming soon. There will be three or four meets for the entire season in late April to early May. If your child is interested in joining, please fill out the attached form. Also attached is a form with all of our track meets. If you have any other questions please contact Amanda Tamo @ [email protected]
List of Track and Field Events
Reminder that team sports require up to date vaccinations (not including Covid) and funds will be charged $150 to pay for track meet fees and coach stipends. No fees charged to students in the Blended Middle School.
We have a few dozen kiddos who need to still take the Early Star AR (you received an email with specific directions) or the STAR AR by March 18. If your kiddo has not completed it yet, please have them do so now. We will start sending reminder emails/phone calls out on Wednesday.. Students can take the STAR AR test anytime between March 1-18 at home by clicking here. STAR AR They click on "I'm a Student" and enter their AR/Gmail username and password. They will then click on the blue "Star Reading" on the left.
You can also access on our website under Student Resources- Student Links.
We are excited that Monday, March 14 kicks off our Brush-a-Thon. Ms. Laura (how much do we love her and her awesome book fair?) will be reading books in the library to the kiddos about dental health (see we really do strive for a well rounded education at Arete). Then students will be given a brushing log and a cute pack with a tooth brush, dental floss, toothpaste and a little sand timer to set for how long to brush their teeth. If they complete the log, they will receive a free color change cup to rinse with and be entered into a drawing to win an electric toothbrush. The Brush-a-Thon runs Monday, March 14-Friday April 18 Arete Brush-a-Thon- Return Brush Logs between April 18-22. We will have the drawing April 22 at 12pm.
Spring Photos with Aimee O’Brian are coming, with options for sibling or non- Arete student pictures as well!
SHOOT DATES
Tuesday 4/5/22
Wednesday 4/6/22
https://www.aimeeobrienphotography.com/2022aretespringphotos
Sign Up for Winter/Spring Field Trips Here
Winter and Spring Field Trips 2022
Spring Enrichments
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-spring2
Important Dates (These dates are always listed at arete.prsd.us on the main page and under events. Normally I will include the dates for the week in the Sunday update.) Here is the exact link for the dates through the rest of the year) https://arete.prsd.us/apps/news/article/1477643
*Monday, March 14-6-8th Garden 9:15-9:45
*Monday, March 14-Friday April 18 Arete Brush-a-Thon- Return Brush Logs April 18-22.
*Monday, March 14-1 2-12:15 Hot Cocoa Party- By invitation only
*Tuesday, March 15- 12-12:15 Hot Cocoa Party- By invitation only
*Tuesday, March 15th 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd DIY Musical Instruments class with Susie Bell
*Wednesday, March 16th 12:15-1:15 -4-8th DIY Musical Instruments with Susie Bell
*Wednesday, March 16 at 12:15-1:45- 4-8th Digital Drawing and Design with Autodesk Sketchbook: Class 8/8 (Make Up Day)
*Thursday, March 17 K Doerr/Codiga Garden 9:15-9:45
*Thursday, March 17th 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd DIY Musical Instruments with Susie Bell
*Friday, March 18- School is in session- No PD for teachers
*March 18th, from 8:30-1:00. Bitney Prep High School- 8th Grade Shadow Day Event,” We are inviting 8th graders from around the county to spend the day shadowing one of our phenomenal students and to get a feel for what a day in the life of a Bitney student feels like, plus a complimentary lunch!”
*Friday March 18th 10:30-11:30am-Glow in the Dark Sensory Jar- Room 7
*Friday March 18th 10:30-11:30am-Sewing Class- Room 3
Arete Track Season is Coming
Spring Photos in April and Chess Club Meets This Friday
Spring Photos with Aimee O’Brian are coming, with options for sibling or non- Arete student pictures as well!
SHOOT DATES
Tuesday 4/5/22
Wednesday 4/6/22
https://www.aimeeobrienphotography.com/2022aretespringphotos nad