Good evening! So much information coming out to you tonight with lost of new classes and enrichment and other Spring Events. Let me know if you have any questions! Important Dates (with new additions) added at the bottom.

 

We do have enough students to field a Girls’ Volleyball team. Please send your daughter in to the Arete office THIS week to complete an Athletic Clearance Form. Amanda Tamo will be the coach and will attend the informational meeting this week and will have more information then.

If your child participated in Art Docent this Tuesday and Wednesday, they created a beautiful picture of the Bridgeport Bridge that we will be entering into the Bridgeport Bridge Restoration Project & Student Competition. There’ll be a cash award for a winner in every grade level and the winners will be given the chance to be the first to walk across the bridge at the grand re-opening ceremony Fall 2020! Please sign and return the permission slip ASAP. We sent them home with students this week. I can email you a copy if you need one.

Kindergarten/All Ages Family Information Open House

March 5th from 5:30-6:30 Come out and meet staff, preview curriculum, ask questions, and see what Arete is all about! Children invited and snacks provided! Invite your interested friends!

*March 18- 5:30-6:30- Arete Family visit to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School- Please come out on this exciting night to view the campus to plan and discuss the possibility of Arete Charter Academy moving locations next year to have their own campus.

16229 Duggans Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949

Culinary Classes with Susan Gouveia return to Arete!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AADAE23A13-culinary

Kids will create a healthy, delicious & nutritious "Snack of the Day". Additionally, they will Make & Take a dish contribution for the family dinner. $140 for 4 sessions. Additionally, kids will learn hospitality, nutrition, and how to say Thank You in 6+ languages-an important skill! We use fresh, organic & Non GMO ingredients as much as possible. Please note there is a one week break between weeks one and two.

Tuition Includes:

• Instruction & ingredients for Snacks & Make/Take Dishes. Vegetarian, Meat & Gluten-Free Options available.

1. Make & Take: Chinese Stir-fry & Pot stickers

• 12:15- 2:15 Tues Feb 18 (K-3)
• 12:15-2:15 Wed Feb 19 (4-8 grades)
• Mandarin & Lychee Smoothies

2. Make & Take: Mediterranean Greek Salad with Grilled Veggies / European Cheese & Sundried Tomato Hummus

• 12:15-2:15 Tues March 3 (K-3)
• 12:15-2:15 Wed March 4: (4-8)
• Rosemary Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten free, sweetened with honey)

3. Make & Take: Spring “Sushi” Nori Rolls with Miso, Sesame & Ginger Dipping Sauce & Gogi, Kale & Avocado Salad w Kumquat Dressing

• 12:15-2:15 Tues March 10 (K-3)
• 12:15-2:15 Wed March 11: (4-8)
• Snack: Mango Lassie

4. Make & Take: French Dinner Crepes & Sorrel Salad (Gluten free)

• 12:15-2:15 March 17th (K-3)
• 12:15-2:15 March 18th (4-8)
• Snack: Lemon Zesty Fruit Crepes with crème fraiche (gluten free)

 

4-8th Grade Writing Workshop

Did you miss the last Writing Workshop focused on Informational Writing?  Do you need more practice with this genre? 

We are offering another opportunity for students to work on Informative Writing.  In doing so we will work on note taking and completing the writing process from drafting through to final copy. New to this session will be the practice of writing the Perfect Answer to informational articles.  A necessary skill, as short essay answers are used in all school subjects.  Students will also have an opportunity to develop their typing skills utilizing an online program. Finally, students will be given additional resource time to complete individual assignments.

Mrs. Codiga will run this workshop on Tuesdays for five weeks. It is important for your student to attend each session for the duration of this class 2/11 - 3/10. The work we do one day will roll over to subsequent days.

9:00-10:30 Additional Resource Time--Cost $7.50 per week

10:30-12:00 Writing Workshop--Cost up to $15 per week

*Please bring a snack and water bottle!

Lab Fridays- ELA and Science (Feb & March)

Your child is invited to sign up to participate in Lab Fridays! Students have a two hour opportunity on Fridays to work on Science and English Language Arts lessons. The cost of each lab is $10.  

9:00-10:00

6th/7th Grade Science Lab; 8th Grade ELA Lab 

10:00-11:00

6th/7th Grade ELA Lab; 8th Grade Science Lab 

Science: Led by Ms. Tomasetti. Students have a space in classroom A3 to work on individual science lessons. Partner and group work is faciliatated when applicable and is highly encouraged. Lab materials are provided as needed in order for students to complete assignments. 

English Language Arts: Led by Mrs. Tamo. Students have a space in classroom 8 to work on individual ELA lessons and are provided the support needed to complete novel requirements and other ELA assignments. 

*February 11- Writing Lab- 4th-8th Writing Workshop Sign Up-

             K/1 Library

             12:15-1:45 Painting Hearts on Wood Canvas February Fun

*February 12- 12:15-1:45 Painting Hearts on Wood Canvas February Fun

                       Future Bruins Night at Bear River High School-5:30-8pm

*February 13- K-5 Valentine's Day Festivities- If sending in Valentine's please leave the "To" spot blank and just have your kiddo complete the "From" spot. Please send in 30 cards.

                       Lego® Robotics starts Thursdays, Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12, 19 Room 8 12:15-1:45 February Fun

*February 14- No Resource Center- President's Day Weekend

*February 17- No Resource Center- President's Day Weekend

*February 18- 2/3 Library

                             Cooking Classes returning with Susan Gouveia-

*February 19- 4/5 Library

                             Cooking Classes returning with Susan Gouveia-

 

*February 21- Lab Fridays- ELA and Science (Feb & March)Lab Fridays- Language Arts and Science

                       6-8th Grade Family Life- Healthy Relationships, Sex and the Law, Sex Trafficking, Effects of Pornography Family Life 

*February 24- JavaScript Coding & Electronics starts Mondays, Feb 24, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 20 Room 8 12:15-1:45 February Fun

*February 25- K/1 Library

*March 3- Art Docent

            2/3 Library

*March 4- Art Docent

                 4/5 Library

                 Kinder/All-Age Spring Open House- 5:30-6:30pm- We have curriculum on display and staff on site to answer questions. Send in any of your interested friends. Kids invited and treats are included!

*March 6- 6-8th Grade Family Life- Fetal Development, Pregnancy and Pregnancy Options, Contraceptives Family Life 

*March 9-13 Spring STAR and NWEA Math Testing Spring Testing

*March 10- 1/2 Library

             TK-3rd 12:15-1:15 Clay Mug Class with Susie Bell- Sign Up coming

*March 11- 4-8th 12:15-1:15 Clay Mug Class with Susie Bell- Sign Up coming

*March 18- 5:30-6:30- Arete Family visit to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School- Please come out on this exciting night to view the campus to plan and discuss the possibility of Arete Charter Academy moving locations next year to have their own campus.

16229 Duggans Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949

*March 20- - 6-8th Grade Family Life- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Family Life 

*March 20-1-3pm Field trip to Curious Forge- Sign Up coming

*March 30:  5th Grade Girls Hygiene 9-9:50 & 5th Grade Boys Hygiene 10:45-11:35

*April 1: 5th Grade Boys Puberty 9-9:50 & Girls Puberty 10:45-11:35.