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5/3 Update

Hi there,
Tomorrow will be a regular middle school day at Arete with hours from 9-11:30. Painting and testing hours do not count, so all middle schoolers are welcome to attend.
 
All Arete students need to have their 20 day meetings next week (Mrs. Lavelle has a few that carry to the next week, that's ok) as Session #8 ends on May 10th. If students come in to Arete to work, we can help them to complete work for the meeting. All students need to have two work samples for math, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. PE records and assignment logs.
 
 
Testing will continue on May 7 and 8th with the same routine.
 
 
 
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 15- 10:30-12 Farm Field Trip
 
 
 
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. We use this information to plan for next year and to say what we would like our school to be like in the future. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!

5/2 Update

Our 3-8th graders were rock stars today! They jumped right in with both feet to CAASP testing and most were trying their best. We will test again tomorrow and then resume with the same routine Monday and Tuesday. The Arete Resource Center will be open for normal during testing with Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. B and Mrs. Tamo providing art, science, and social studies. We are open Friday for regular middle school hours.
 
Also, tomorrow is our fun field trip to Alta Sierra School to climb inside the huge Earth dome and learn about geography. Plan to meet me in front to the MPR at 16607 Annie Drive at 12:45 for about 45 minutes.
 
We had a lovely day painting with Ms. Tiffany today. Thanks to all who came!
 
*Starting Wednesday, all 3-8th graders will meet me at Arete at 8:50 to walk over to A2 for CAASP testing until 10:58. Please do not be late as I want them logged in the computer and working by 9am. This will count as two hours of their daily work time and then they will have two hours to complete when they get home. They will have access to computers until 11 if they get done with testing early, but should bring any other books, etc they might need to complete lessons. Any kiddos who want to, are welcome to stay until 12  and can come back to Arete with me. Middle School students should bring their chromebooks if they choose to do that.
 
Testing will continue on May 3, 7, and 8th with the same routine.
 
*Please remember that state testing is one way to measure students. We all know there are many other ways to measure the progress a student makes. I know for some students, this is the first time they are taking these kinds of tests, and we appreciate that you are trusting us to administer them to your children. I will be there the entire time and will be monitoring how it is going and if they need breaks, etc.
 
*Please ask your child to do their best as data from these tests help us to measure how Arete has done this year educating your child and helps us see what strengths and weaknesses are in our curriculum and program. The information will help us to plan better for the future of Arete and your child's education. We will gain valuable information about how your children are progressing towards meeting or exceeding grade level standards. Thanks so much for your support!
 
*The Arete Resource Center will be open as normal for K-2 during testing times. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. B and Mrs. Tamo will be here with lots of fun lessons ready to go for the kiddos!
 
*Don't forget, this Thursday Arete visits Alta Sierra School for an amazing Earth Dome presentation. Students can stay at Arete until 12:15 to eat lunch and then parents should plan on picking up their kiddos to drive them to Alta School where I will meet you in front of the MPR. This should be a fun Geography event! Please let me know if you can make it.
 
 
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School, 12:45pm
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 15- 10:30-12 Farm Field Trip
 
*May 15- 5:30-5:30 Arete Vision, Mission and LCAP Parent Meeting 5:30-6:30 Childcare provided.
*May 29- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for K-5.
*May 30- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for 6-8.
*June 7- Last day of school.
 
To sign up for next week's 20 day meetings:
 
Ms. Schwartz-
Mrs. Lavelle-
 
All students should have PE Records, Assignment logs and two work samples per subject. Thanks!
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. We use this information to plan for next year and to say what we would like our school to be like in the future. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!

5/1 Update

We had a lovely day painting with Ms. Tiffany today. Thanks to all who came!
 
*Starting Wednesday, all 3-8th graders will meet me at Arete at 8:50 to walk over to A2 for CAASP testing until 10:58. Please do not be late as I want them logged in the computer and working by 9am. This will count as two hours of their daily work time and then they will have two hours to complete when they get home. They will have access to computers until 11 if they get done with testing early, but should bring any other books, etc they might need to complete lessons. Any kiddos who want to, are welcome to stay until 12  and can come back to Arete with me. Middle School students should bring their chromebooks if they choose to do that.
 
Testing will continue on May 3, 7, and 8th with the same routine.
 
*Please remember that state testing is one way to measure students. We all know there are many other ways to measure the progress a student makes. I know for some students, this is the first time they are taking these kinds of tests, and we appreciate that you are trusting us to administer them to your children. I will be there the entire time and will be monitoring how it is going and if they need breaks, etc.
 
*Please ask your child to do their best as data from these tests help us to measure how Arete has done this year educating your child and helps us see what strengths and weaknesses are in our curriculum and program. The information will help us to plan better for the future of Arete and your child's education. We will gain valuable information about how your children are progressing towards meeting or exceeding grade level standards. Thanks so much for your support!
 
*The Arete Resource Center will be open as normal for K-2 during testing times. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. B and Mrs. Tamo will be here with lots of fun lessons ready to go for the kiddos!
 
*Don't forget, this Thursday Arete visits Alta Sierra School for an amazing Earth Dome presentation. Students can stay at Arete until 12:15 to eat lunch and then parents should plan on picking up their kiddos to drive them to Alta School where I will meet you in front of the MPR. This should be a fun Geography event!
 
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School, 12:45pm
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 15- 10:30-12 Farm Field Trip
 
*May 15- 5:30-5:30 Arete Vision, Mission and LCAP Parent Meeting 5:30-6:30 Childcare provided.
*May 29- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for K-5.
*May 30- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for 6-8.
*June 7- Last day of school.
 
To sign up for next week's 20 day meetings:
 
Ms. Schwartz-
Mrs. Lavelle-
 
All students should have PE Records, Assignment logs and two work samples per subject. Thanks!
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. We use this information to plan for next year and to say what we would like our school to be like in the future. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!

4/30 Update

This is a very busy week please read through all of the reminders carefully!
 
*Tomorrow, Ms. Tiffany is coming to paint with us. We pre-paid for this and you needed to have signed up in a Google Form ahead of time. The Arete Resource Center will be closed for all regular classes. Please email me with questions.
 
*Starting Wednesday, all 3-8th graders will meet me at Arete at 8:50 to walk over to A2 for CAASP testing until 10:58. Please do not be late as I want them logged in the computer and working by 9am. This will count as two hours of their daily work time and then they will have two hours to complete when they get home. They will have access to computers if they get done with testing early, but should bring any other books, etc they might need.
Testing will continue on May 3, 7, and 8th with the same routine.
 
*Please remember that state testing is one way to measure students. We all know there are many other ways to measure the progress a student makes. I know for some students, this is the first time they are taking these kinds of tests, and we appreciate that you are trusting us to administer them to your children. I will be there the entire time and will be monitoring how it is going and if they need breaks, etc.
 
*Please ask your child to do their best as data from these tests help us to measure how Arete has done this year educating your child and helps us see what strengths and weaknesses are in our curriculum and program. The information will help us to plan better for the future of Arete and your child's education. We will gain valuable information about how your children are progressing towards meeting or exceeding grade level standards. Thanks so much for your support!
 
*The Arete Resource Center will be open as normal for K-2 during testing times. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. B and Mrs. Tamo will be here with lots of fun lessons ready to go for the kiddos!
 
*Don't forget, this Thursday Arete visits Alta Sierra School for an amazing Earth Dome presentation. Students can stay at Arete until 12:15 to eat lunch and then parents should plan on picking up their kiddos to drive them to Alta School where I will meet you in front of the MPR. This should be a fun Geography event!
 
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School, 12:45pm
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 15- 10:30-12 Farm Field Trip
 
*May 15- 5:30-5:30 Arete Vision, Mission and LCAP Parent Meeting 5:30-6:30 Childcare provided.
*May 29- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for K-5.
*May 30- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for 6-8.
*June 7- Last day of school.
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. We use this information to plan for next year and to say what we would like our school to be like in the future. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!

4/25 Update

What a great day for PE testing!! Our 5 & 7th graders did awesome! I ran with them and could not keep up with some of them!! Thanks for bringing them in!
 
*It is time for hearing and vision screening for grades all K, 2, 5 & 8 students and color screening for 1st grade boys. The nurse is at Magnolia on Mondays. Please plan to come in next Monday for the screening or to email her at [email protected] to set up an alternate appointment date. Thanks so much!
 
 
Believe it or not, we are quickly approaching the end of Session #8. All meetings need to be held, with all work samples completed in the binders, by Thursday, May 10 to receive attendance credit for that time.
 
Here is the Sign Up Genius for Sarah Schwartz for Session #8.
 
If Mrs. Lavelle is your Educational Advisor, you will be getting a Sign Up Genius email from you soon. If Mrs. Boyer is your Educational Advisor, she will be contacting you to set up your next 20 Day session meeting.
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. We use this information to plan for next year and to say what we would like our school to be like in the future. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 
*April 26th Arete Track meet at Colfax 3:30pm
*May 1- 9:30-11:30am Community Canvas visits Arete- The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day except for the painting class.
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School, 12:45pm
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 15- 10:30-12 Farm Field Trip
 
*May 15- 5:30-5:30 Arete Vision, Mission and LCAP Parent Meeting 5:30-6:30 Childcare provided.
*May 29- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for K-5.
*May 30- Last day of Arete Resource Center Classes for 6-8.
*June 7- Last day of school.
 
The Cottage Hill Library will be once again be open this summer! Yay!
 
Let's avoid the summer slump by visiting the library! Check out books, log your minutes and pages read, do some crafts, and play games! We will be open every Thursday from 12pm - 4pm.
 
The schedule will be as follows:
6/28 12pm - 4pm
7/5 12pm - 4pm
7/12 12pm - 4pm
7/19 12pm - 4pm
7/26 12pm - 4pm

4/23 Update

Hi there,
We have lots of fun events coming! Please read all of the way through!
 
*The Arete Track team practices at Magnolia on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30-5pm. They have a track meet this Thursday on 4/26. Thanks to Carolyn for finding jerseys for our members!
 
*April 25th- 9am-12pm 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness testing- Students need to be dressed in athletic shoes and clothes and be ready to run.
 
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School, 12:45pm. Students who attend Arete that day may stay and eat lunch at our picnic table from 12:12:15pm, but please pick them up by 12:15 to head up to Alta Sierra. I will meet you in front of the MPR at Alta Sierra School.
 
*Great news, our Farm Field trip was rescheduled for May 15 from 10:30-12pm. Please sign up here:
 
Believe it or not, we are quickly approaching the end of Session #8. All meetings need to be held, with all work samples completed in the binders, by Thursday, May 10 to receive attendance credit for that time.
 
Here is the Sign Up Genius for Sarah Schwartz for Session #8.
 
If Mrs. Lavelle is your Educational Advisor, you will be getting a Sign Up Genius email from you soon. If Mrs. Boyer is your Educational Advisor, she will be contacting you to set up your next 20 Day session meeting.
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. We use this information to plan for next year and to say what we would like our school to be like in the future. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 
 
*April 25th- 9am-12pm 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness testing- Students need to be dressed in athletic shoes and clothes and be ready to run.
*May 1- 9:30-11:30am Community Canvas visits Arete- The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day except for the painting class.
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School, 12:45pm
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2

4/22 Update

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a Teacher Professional Development Day for the PRUSD. The Arete Resource Center will be closed as we will be in and out for training. Any students who are behind in progress should still work at home. I will be available by email. Thanks so much!

4/18 Update

*Please take our survey for Arete. We use this information to plan for next year and to say what we would like our school to be like in the future. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 
Arete/ Magnolia Track has our first Meet of 2018 Thursday, April 19 at Nevada Union High School.
 
 
*April 23- Professional Development Day- No school for students unless they are behind on lessons and need to make up work.
*April 25th- 9am-12pm 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness testing- Students need to be dressed in athletic shoes and clothes and be ready to run
*May 1- 9:30-11:30am Community Canvas visits Arete- The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day except for the painting class.
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2

4/16 Update

*Please take our survey for Arete. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 
*April 17th- 10:30-12 and then picnic lunch. Field trip to Harmony Ridge Farm- 16741 Lewis Road in Nevada City. Please RSVP. The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day while we are on the field trip. One of our moms has two spots to share for carpooling tomorrow from Alta Sierra or could meet in town. Please let me know if you are interested and I will connect you. Please use the bathroom before you come and follow the parking directions I emailed to you.
 
 
*Track and Field Season is coming at Magnolia and Arete students may participate.The season is April 3-May 10 for 6-8th graders and runs Tuesday-Thursdays from 3:30-5pm. Although the season had already started, some students have asked if they could still join. I spoke with Coach Jill this morning and she said yes. Please let me know ASAP as there are forms to complete and the season is underway.
 
Thanks so much!

4/12 Update

Hi there,
 
Friendly Reminder that our Resource Center is open the following days for the listed ages. There are a very few students who receive services that require them to be here on a different day than that schedule, but otherwise, please work within this schedule.
 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9-11:30 for 6-8th grades
 
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15-12 for K-5 grades.
 
Students may only be at Arete for six total hours per week per California Educational Codes definition of home school.
 
School Safety Meeting:
In response to recent concerns regarding school safety, there will be a South County School Safety Forum on Monday, May 7th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Bear River High School theater.  

We will have representation from:
·        Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
·        California Highway Patrol
·        Higgins Fire Department
·        Nevada County Office of Emergency Services
·        Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office
·        South County School Administrators

All parents and community members are invited to attend.  You will learn about what plans and procedures are in place to ensure the safety of our students, and what you can/should do in the case of a school emergency.
 
Hi there,
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 
*April 17th- 10:30-12 and then picnic lunch. Field trip to Harmony Ridge Farm in Nevada City. Please RSVP. The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day while we are on the field trip.
 
 
*April 23- Professional Development Day- No school for students unless they are behind on lessons and need to make up work.
 
*April 25th- 9am-12pm 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness testing- Students need to be dressed in athletic shoes and clothes and be ready to run

*May 1- 9:30-11:30am Community Canvas visits Arete- The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day except for the painting class. RSVP by April 17th.
 
 
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 7- 6:30-8:00 Bear River High School Theater- South County Community Safety Meeting
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
 
 

4/10 Update

Hi there,
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 
*April 17th- 10:30-12 and then picnic lunch. Field trip to Harmony Ridge Farm in Nevada City. Please RSVP. The Arete resource Center will be closed that day while we are on the field trip.
 
 
*April 23- Professional Development Day- No school for students unless they are behind on lessons and need to make up work.
 
*April 25th- 9am-12pm 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness testing- Students need to be dressed in athletic shoes and clothes and be ready to run

*May 1- 9:30-11:30am Community Canvas visits Arete- The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day except for the painting class. RSVP by April 17th.
 
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2

4/9 Update

Hi there,
It has been so fun meeting with all of our families for our 20 day meetings. I cannot believe this was the 7th round of them for the year. Here are a few reminders of what is coming.
 
*Tomorrow, we are attending Book Fair at Cottage Hill. Please send money if you would like your kiddo to shop!
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 
*April 17th- 10:30-12 and then picnic lunch. Field trip to Harmony Ridge Farm in Nevada City. Please RSVP.
 
*April 25th- 9am-12pm 5th & 7th Grade Physical Fitness testing- Students need to be dressed in athletic shoes and clothes and be ready to run
*May 1- 9:30-11:30am Community Canvas visits Arete- The Arete Resource Center will be closed that day except for the painting class. We pay per student, so please RSVP by April 17th. All TK-8th grade students are invited. Students will create a beautiful acrylic painting on canvas that day. Arete pays all fees.
 
*May 2- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 3- Earth Dome Assembly- Alta Sierra Elementary School
*May 7- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2
*May 8- 9:05-10:58 3-8 grades CAASP testing A2

4/4 Update

We had such a lovely field trip yesterday. Thanks to all who came!
A few important reminders- please read all the way through.
 
*All 5th and 7th graders must complete Physical Fitness testing for the state of California. At Arete, our date will be Wednesday, April 25th at 9am. Students need to be dressed in athletic shoes and clothes and be ready to run. Please let me know if you need to schedule a make up day as I have to coordinate with the school nurse to have her complete her part of the test.
 
*Next Tuesday, we are attending Book Fair at Cottage Hill. Please send money if you would like your kiddo to shop!
 
*If you have not already done so, please sign up for your next 20 day meeting. All meetings need to be held by April 9th. 
 
To sign up with Sarah, click here-
 
To sign up with Laura, click here-
 
*Please take our survey for Arete. This is completely anonymous and helps gives us important information that we will need to write our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It only take a few minutes!
 

3/21 Update

 
Hello there,
I am leaving bright and early tomorrow morning to travel to UC Riverside in my position as Director of Odyssey of the Mind for the PRUSD. I will be returning Sunday night. The Arete Resource Center will run as normally and will be staffed by DeAnne Harrison and Amanda Tamo (our awesome sub who was here Tuesday with us). Please feel free to email me, DeAnne at [email protected] or Laura at [email protected] with questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and wish us luck!
 
*If you have not already signed up for your Session #7 20 Day meeting, please do so now.
 
To sign up with Sarah Schwartz, click here...
 
 
To sign up with Laura Lavelle, click here...
 
*Bring Chromebooks to class this week.
*Spring Break is March 26-30.
*Monday, April 2 is a Snow Day and Arete will be closed.
*Tuesday, April 3 Maidu Museum in Roseville 11-12 tour and then picnic lunch.
Maidu Museum Field Trip- Please complete Form.
 *Track and Field Season is coming at Magnolia and Arete students may participate.The season is April 3-May 10 for 6-8th graders and runs Tuesday-Thursdays from 3:30-5pm. Please let me know if you are interested!