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Sunday, April 3rd Update

Good day, 

We have some special events this week! New items are in BOLD. Last call for prepayments for the Folsom Zoo Field Trip- The cutoff was Friday and 10 parents still need to pay. If you do not pay TOMORROW, your and your kids slots will be deleted. There is no option to pay at the door.

*Wednesday, April 6- 20 Day Meeting Parties- By initiation only- 12-12:15 Pudding Dirt Cups- We will meet in the MPR and have a quick treat for all students who turned in all of their logs and samples DURING their 20 day meeting.


*Thursday, April 7- 20 Day Meeting Parties- By initiation only- 12-12:15 Pudding Dirt Cups


**Leadership has planned some fun dress up days for the last week of school before Spring Break!

*Tuesday, April 5- Spring Dress Up Day- Tie Dye Day

*Wednesday, April 6- Spring Dress Up Day- Spring Colors- Pastels

*Thursday, April 7- Spring Dress Up Day- Onesie and PJ Day


*Arete’s First EVER Talent Show is coming (See what happens when you come to the Parent Action Committee meetings and give input).

Arete’s First Annual Talent Show!!! We’re so excited to invite all students to come share their talents! There will be performances during student's own Resource time at 11am on Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17, and then everyone will perform together on Tuesday, May 17 at 5:30 at the amphitheater. Everyone is invited to bring blankets and picnics to enjoy the show!

Before that, registration for participants will take place April 18th and 19th at 12 PM. If they have an enrichment that day, we will take care of that with them. Students must register and show us the piece to participate in the show. Have them bring music, instruments, or anything else they need. There will be three more weeks for practice so it’s OK if it isn’t yet perfected. Please keep pieces, especially lip syncs, to 1 to 1 1/2 minutes long.  Part of the registration process will be assessing that all performances don’t need any adjustments for the show. 

We can’t wait to see all the talent we know these kids have!

*We have posted our CAASP Testing Sign Up Genius for 3rd-8th grades ONLY. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-caasp1

We started tracking who has signed up and are noticing that many of you have not signed up at all and some have signed up, but not for enough spots. Please review the required amount of slots below and make sure you are signed up for enough DIFFERENT time slots.

Please sign up for the following slots:

*3rd grade- 2 different time slots

*4th grade- 2 different time slots

*5th grade- 3 different time slots (to include Science testing)

*6th grade- 2 different time slots

*7th grade- 2 different time slots

*8th grade- 3 different time slots (to include Science testing)

It is super helpful if you sign up now and put the dates on your calendar so we do not have to keep emailing and calling to get you to sign up. All 3-8th graders need to select two DIFFERENT dates to complete the tests. 5th and 8th graders also need one ADDITIONAL slot to take the Science test.

*Arete Student Survey- If your child is in 4th-8th grade, we would like them to complete the Arete Student Survey so we can see how we are doping and how we can improve (the parents survey is coming soon). If your kiddo was at the Resource Center this Wednesday or Thursday, they should have taken it at school. If not, please have them take it here. Thanks so much!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/177BmnO7knbY-MJtbP_qrDk-kqoBfrWX6p_kmWt2XFWc/edit#responses

*Square 1 Art Paper orders are due to the Arete office April 5 and online orders are due April 8.

*Brush-a-Thon continues this week. 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. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-physical

*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, April 4- ⅘ Garden 9:15-9:45

*Monday April 4th 12:15-1:30am -4-8th STEAM with Meredith Doerr

*Tuesday, April 5- Spring Dress Up Day- Tie Dye Day

*Tuesday, April 5- Square 1 Art Paper orders due in Arete office

*Tuesday, April 5- 1st Grade Garden 9:15-9:45

*Tuesday, April 5- 4th-8 Art Docent

*Tuesday, April 5- Spring Photos With Aimee O’ Brien- 

*Tuesday April 5th 12:15-1:30am -TK-3rd STEAM with Meredith Doerr

*Wednesday, April 6- Spring Dress Up Day- Spring Colors- Pastels

*Wednesday, April 6th at 4:30-6:00pm- Girls Volleyball Practice at Magnolia MS (small gym)

*Wednesday, April 6- TK-3 Art Docent

*Wednesday, April 6- 20 Day Meeting Parties- By initiation only- 12-12:15 Pudding Dirt Cups

*Wednesday. April 6th 12:15-1:15 -4-8th Sculpture Class PART 2/2

*Wednesday, April 6- Spring Photos With Aimee O’ Brien-

*Thursday, April 7- Spring Dress Up Day- Onesie and PJ Day

*Thursday, April 7 K Doerr/Codiga Garden 9:15-9:45

*Thursday, April 7- 20 Day Meeting Parties- By initiation only- 12-12:15 Pudding Dirt Cups

*Thursday April 7th 12:15-1:45 -TK-3rd Sculpture class with Susie Bell PART 2/2

*Thursday, April 7th at 4:30-6:00pm- Girls Volleyball Practice at Magnolia MS (small gym)

*Thursday April 7th 12:15-1:45 -TK-3rd Sculpture class with Susie Bell PART 2/2

*Thursday April 7th 1-2pm Blended Middle School Party

*Friday, April 8th- Square 1 Art Paper online orders due 

*Friday April 8th 9:00-10:30am -Cookie Science with Meredith Doerr

Friday April 8th 10:30-11:30am -Easter Garland Class

*Friday April 8st 10:15am-11:15am - 4-8th French Classes with Josee Savard Schumer

*Friday, April 8th 11:30-12:15pm- Chess Club with Mr. Walsh

*Monday, April 11-15 Spring Break- No School

*Monday, April 18- School Will Be in Session

Teacher Appreciation Week

From May 2-6 we celebrate the amazing staff at Arete. Lori Long and Alyise Temores are helping to organize this year. They would love a few helpers. Please email me or Lori at [email protected] if you are willing to help. Thanks!

Folsom Zoo Parent Payment Due Tomorrow 4/1

This is not an April Fools' Joke. If you do not pay for your spot tomorrow, we will release it to someone else. You have already been emailed a reminder. We are missing 11 payments!

Library, Film and Food Help for Spring Break News

This is just a friendly reminder that when books are ready to be returned to our Arete library, they must be turned into a blue return basket at the front office or in the library.
 
When books are placed directly on the shelf without me entering them back into the computer, they get "lost". Going through this system ensures that books go back to their proper location and you do not get charged for it being lost at the end of the year.
 
Thank you for enjoying our library!
 
Permission slips were sent home today to Tk-3rd grade students about the possibility in participating in a documentary film on kindness and selfishness. This is completely voluntary and not required. If you return the permission slip, students will be interviewed Tuesday, May 3rd. If you have questions, please email  if you have questions contact Catherine Busch, the filmmaker at [email protected].
 
We're inquiring to see if there is a need for some supplemental food bags for students during Spring break beginning 4/11. Bags would be dropped off to us April 7 or 8th and then would need to be picked up in the front office. Please let me know by 3/30 if this would be helpful.

Track practice will be canceled or today due to impending rain. Zoom info meeting at 5pm

If any parent or student who has not turned in paperwork yet wants to join, the zoom link is below.
 
Amanda Tamo is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 2022 Track and Field- Magnolia/Arete
Time: Mar 28, 2022 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://prsd-us.zoom.us/j/7480219050?pwd=d2lBSkNjNG5wdWhFUWQ1RlgxWDROdz09

Meeting ID: 748 021 9050
Passcode: 737539
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,7480219050#,,,,*737539# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,,7480219050#,,,,*737539# US (Tacoma)

Sunday, March 27 Update

Good evening, 

*We have posted our CAASP Testing Sign Up Genius for 3rd-8th grades ONLY. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-caasp1

It is super helpful if you sign up now and put the dates on your calendar so we do not have to keep emailing and calling to get you to sign up. All 3-8th graders need to select two DIFFERENT dates to complete the tests. 5th and 8th graders also need one ADDITIONAL slot to take the Science test.

*Arete Student Survey- If your child is in 4th-8th grade, we would like them to complete the Arete Student Survey so we can see how we are doping and how we can improve (the parents survey is coming soon). If your kiddo was at the Resource Center this Wednesday or Thursday, they should have taken it at school. If not, please have them take it here. Thanks so much!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/177BmnO7knbY-MJtbP_qrDk-kqoBfrWX6p_kmWt2XFWc/edit#responses

*Square 1 Art Paper orders are due to the Arete office April 5 and online orders are due April 8.

*Brush-a-Thon continues this week. 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. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-physical

*Track Reminder- Beginning Monday, March 28th practices will be at the Bear River track from 3:30pm-4:45pm Mondays,  3:30pm-4:30pm on Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:40pm-4:00pm. 

We will meet right after school at the tables in the quad at Magnolia.  We will need to start walking to BR by 3:25, so runners will need to get dressed quickly and be ready to go! 

**There will be a parent information meeting on Monday 3/28 after practice at the BR track, 4:45pm-5:15pm.**

*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 28- 6-8th Garden 9:15-9:45

*Tuesday. March 29th 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Build and Paint a bat box class

*Tuesday, March 29th 4:00pm- Girl’s Volleyball at Mount St. Mary’s against Mount St. mary’s

*Wednesday, March 30th at 4:30-6:00pm- Girls Volleyball Practice at Magnolia MS (small gym)

*Wednesday, March 30th 12:15-1:15 -4-8th Build and Paint a Bat Box with Susie Bell

*Thursday. March 31st 5:00pm- Girl’s Volleyball at Seven Hills against Seven Hills 7th

*Thursday, March 31st 12:15-1:15 -TK-3rd Build and Paint a Bat Box with Susie Bell

*Friday April 1st 9:00-10:30am -Cookie Science with Meredith Doerr

*Friday April 1st 9:00am-10:00am -TK-3rd French Classes with Josee Savard Schumer

*Friday April 1st 10:15am-11:15am - 4-8th French Classes with Josee Savard Schumer

*Friday April 1st 10:30-11:45am -Woodland Animal Forest Shadow Box

*Friday, April 1st 6:30-8:30pm, Father/Daughter Dance- Magnolia School Gymnasium

* Saturday, April 2nd, 9-11am, *Mother/Son Breakfast- Magnolia School Gymnasium

Maisu Museum Field Trip

We have some spots that have opened up in our Maidu Museum field trip. Click here to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-winter2
 
Here is all of the information.
 
I just received an email with more clarity about this field trip. Due to Covid, only school aged children are allowed to attend, and no other aged siblings. If for that, or any other reason you are unable to attend, please login to the Sign Up to cancel by Friday, April 8. Any cancellations after that date will incur a repayment fee to Arete of $10 as Arete can not pay for events that students do not attend. You will meet Mrs. Codiga at the field trip that morning out front at 9:45. We will be split into two groups at that point for the field trip and we come together in between for lunch.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaaab29a6fe3-winter2
Maidu Museum and Historic Site, Roseville, April 22, 10am All ages Parent chaperones to pay $10 at the door
Museum Tour- Be guided through the Maidu Museum exhibits and participate in activities to learn about Nisenan Maidu society. Students will learn about past and present Nisenan peoples, experience a native story and play the traditional Stave Game and the new Trade Game. Bring a picnic lunch for in between tours. Trail Tour- Explore our 34 acre historic site with a tour guide and learn about how the Nisenan Maidu thrive in the area. You will see 4,000 year old petroglyphs, hundreds of grinding holes and many native plants and animals. This tour includes a demonstration of acorn grinding and, the most popular part of this tour, students will be able to try ochre face painting.
 

Friday, March 25 Update

YMCA Model UN (Middle School): Got a sibling, neighbor, cousin, or friend in grades 6, 7, and 8? Model UN is for them! Model UN focuses on collaboration, understanding, public speaking, and geography.  Ambassadors learn more about the world around them and their role in it. Since covid continues to make travel tricky and planning a little more challenging, we'll be offering a Sacramento Valley focused program open to all middle schoolers in the region, with our local delegation meeting in downtown Grass Valley. It will consist of three Tuesday meetings (April 26, May 3, and May 10) and a weekend conference at the Y (May 14-15) --including a pool party! Registration is now open: bit.ly/capcomun2022
 
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Parents Corner:

Parents of students enrolling in grades 9-12 for the 2022-23 school year:

The 14th Annual “Exploring Careers in Health-Summer Institute" Is accepting applications online.  This program requires a referral by a school counselor or teaching staff in Nevada County Schools only.  Students will explore various health career opportunities in the clinical and community health setting. They can envision their future as a health care provider and learn the prescription for a health care pathway and academic requirements needed to succeed.  Students will receive many experiences such as CPR & First Aid Certification, field trip to Sierra College Nursing Lab, exposure to dentistry, optometry and physical therapy.  Hands on activities, trauma simulation & emergency services just to name a few!  Please use the link for more information.   Health Careers

Arete's Free Breakfast/Lunch Program

Arete now has the ability to offer free breakfast, lunch, and milk pick up for families who are in need. Please see Andrea in the office to complete the application (other services may also be available for those who qualify). For this year, anyone who needs food assistance will receive it. Please let us know ASAP as it takes a day or two to order more. We will start this service next week.

Track Update

Hello all interested track and field participants,
This is Coach Tamo with some updated information about practices and meets for the 2022 track and field season 4th-8th grades.
Practices:
Beginning Monday, March 28th practices will be at the Bear River track from 3:30pm-4:45pm Mondays,  3:30pm-4:30pm on Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:40pm-4:00pm. 
We will meet right after school at the tables in the quad at Magnolia.  We will need to start walking to BR by 3:25, so runners will need to get dressed quickly and be ready to go! 
 
**There will be a parent information meeting on Monday 3/28 after practice at the BR track, 4:45pm-5:15pm.**
 
Meets:
WE have 3 scheduled meets so far, with the possibility ofone more if we decide to host a meet.  I will only be able to host a meet if we have parent interest to help run events, time, etc.  We will discuss this during the meeting on Monday.
 
Here is the meet schedule as of now:

  • April 20 - Union Hill Invitational (at Nevada Union HS)

  • April 28 - Gold Country Middle School Championships(at Nevada Union HS)

  • May 11 - Colfax Meet 9 9 AT (Colfax HS)

 
Any questions, please email me at [email protected].
 
Thanks,
Amanda Tamo

WATER BOTTLES!!!

WATER BOTTLES!!! We have an awesome filtration system, but for it to work, we need your kiddos to bring in their water bottles to refill when they get thirsty. We do not have a budget to provide paper cups for kids (and some are coming in every day, because it's HOT) and that is a lot of trash for us to keeping putting back out into the earth. Please remind your kiddo to bring their water bottle daily (with their name on it). Thanks so much!