What a wonderful first week back! We have lots of fun events coming up and they are listed below. Also, we still have some openings for our Field Trip to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento on Tuesday. Please sign up here. Arete pays for students and parent are free. January Events

 

*We have a griddle and a electric pan left over from our Pancake Breakfast. Please swing by and pick up.

*I have not heard that any 6-8th graders are going to the Winter Semi-Formal. Please email me by Monday, January 13 so I can reserve a teacher chaperone.

 

February Fun Sign Up-

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP HERE FOR THESE COURSES, I PREVIOUSLY EMAILED TO GAUGE INTEREST. THAT WAS NOT AN OFFICIAL SIGN UP. TO RESERVE A SPOT, PLEASE SIGN UP NOW. THANKS!

JavaScript Coding & Electronics- Mondays, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 2, 9, 16, Room 8 12:15-1:45, $130 will be deducted from students Instructional Enrichment Funds

Age: 9 and up

IntelliBricks is now partnering with the nationally-renowned, local startup Podpi. We have created a curriculum that teaches students about Java-Script coding and applies that knowledge to student-designed, real-world projects. Using Java-Script with an Arduino board, students are able to build their first simple circuits and code them to accomplish a variety of tasks. Replacing ordinary lesson plans with an exciting series of adventures on the Island of Podpi, students are engaged in solving real problems, performing critical thinking tasks, and participating in hands-on lessons with reduced screen time. IntelliBricks will provide all supplies. No coding experience is necessary. (Please note: IntelliBricks will provide all supplies and touch screen computers for the camp. Children cannot take home any of their creations. Materials are available for purchase if interested.) *This is not a Lego class

Lego® Robotics- Thursdays, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12, Room 8 12:15-1:45, $130 will be deducted from students Instructional Enrichment Funds

Age 5 to 12

In conjunction with the simple and intuitive WeDo coding platform, students use the types of Lego® they already play with at home, in addition to hard-to-find pieces like electronic, pneumatic, and solar panel Lego® to build working models and real-life machines. With a colorful, drag-and-drop interface being used alongside child-friendly themes like Battlebots, Wizardbots, and Gamebots, this class is bound to excite children who will bring their everyday Lego® to life by exploring and adding new technology! Here, students have fun while sharpening their STEM-based skills like logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and modeling simulations.

IntelliBricks will provide all LEGO® and touch screen computers for the camp. Children cannot take home any of their creations or LEGO® products.

 

"Ride Sally Ride" B Street Theatre- Friday, February 7, 11:30-1:15 (Please arrive 15 minutes early). Arete students are free. Parents pay $9 exact cash or check to PRSD to Andrea by 2/6. Please recod how many student and adults in the comment area.

The story of Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride! In this thrilling story, young Sally Ride is visited by her idol. Amelia Earhart. Together, they explore the history of aviation, the breaking barriers and the role women had in the obliteration of the patriarchy. This electrifying play will illuminate these fearless icons and inspire children of all ages!

 

Painting Hearts on Wood and Canvas- TK-3 Tuesday, Feb 11 and 4-8 Wednesday, Feb 12 12:15-1:45 $35 will be deducted from students Instructional Enrichment Funds

Create a valentines painting on wood and an 8x10 canvas. Hearts will be the focus. Pieces can be taken home and given to a loved one.