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2021-2022 CAASP Testing 3-8th grade Only

CAASP testing will begin in late April. Please sign up early to get spots that work with your schedule. PRSD will be conducting in person testing only. These assessments help us monitor what our students have learned throughout the year. They also help us to see if there are areas in our curriculum or program that we need to improve upon. The state of California uses these assessments to make sure our students are working toward grade level standards. All third through eighth grade students are required to take four assessments- two each in Math and Language Arts. Also, fifth and eighth graders need to take a Science assessment. Monday, April 25 and Monday, May 2, the Arete Resource Center will be open for testing only.  The Blended Middle School will test during their time on campus, so please DO NOT sign them up for any slots. The Resource Center will run as normal all of the other days. Some students may not complete their testing in this allotted amount of time so we will have some make up times at the end of testing.
Please sign up for the following slots:
*3rd grade- 2 slots
*4th grade- 2 slots
*5th grade- 3 slots
*6th grade- 1 slot
*7th grade- 2 slots
*8th grade- 3 slots
Students should plan on staying from 9am-12pm and should bring their charged Chromebooks that Arete has loaned them. If you do not have an Arete Chromebook, we will check one out to you. Computers from home will not work on the secure server. We have extra chromebooks on site for students who do not have an Arete Chromebook (Those are the only kind that have a password for our internet). Please come at 8:50 to check out a Chromebook if needed. Also, bring any books/supplies needed to complete lessons when they are done testing for the day. PLEASE have kiddos bring in their OWN water bottles and snacks. Thanks!
 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EAAAB29A6FE3-caasp1

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]

Arete Athlete Permission Slip

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

truck
From one of our sweet families...
“Touch a Truck” is a great even in Yuba City at Playzeum where they have all different vehicles for kids to touch, sit behind the wheel and learn about the people who drive them. They also have an indoor exhibits pretend city, art studio, stage, construction zone, science lab, tot spot, and outdoor play area. They will be having a sensory friendly time 10-11. After 11 it gets very busy and loud from all the honking. One year they even had a helicopter from life flight stop by. We’ve gone in the past and always have a great time."

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]

Arete Athlete Permission Slip

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.

Father Daughter Dance and Mother Son Breakfast

Hello PRSD parents! The Father Daughter Dance and Mother Son Breakfast are soon approaching. Tickets available now through 3/28 in below links along with QR codes available on flyer. Parent volunteers are needed, please click on the below links to sign up to help. Thank you all for your support!

Thank you,

Michelle Brundage & Kimberly Rechnitzer
PTM Co-Treasurer

Arete is so EXCITED to announce that we will have our first yearbook this year!

Got pictures? We would like to have photos of Arete students from home lessons, field trips, projects, etc.  Please label the photo by changing the file name to the grade and/or student name(s) so we could file them into the proper categories.  Place in the photos folder and we will take care of the rest!  
 
 
Thank You,
 
The Arete Yearbook Staff

Join us for our Youth Scavenger Hunt

Here is a message from a field trip Arete attended in the fall. Looks like a fun event!

Greetings, 

The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) is excited to announce its first ever Know Your Watershed Scavenger Hunt and invites you to participate in the fun!   

This Scavenger Hunt is designed for families with children under 12 years of age to test their knowledge of the South Yuba River Watershed. Participants will receive a Scavenger Hunt booklet of questions before embarking on an adventure to visit three different trails within the watershed. All trails are in close proximity to Nevada City and Grass Valley. Along the way, participants will discover clues to answer the questions while learning about the watershed’s ecology and cultural history. Participants will also be in search of a special stamp on the trail to stamp their booklets to show they completed each section of the scavenger hunt.   

Dates: The event launches on March 27th, 2022. Participants have until Monday, April 4th to complete the Scavenger Hunt.   

Cost: $5.00 per child (All proceeds go to support the Environmentalist of the Year scholarship, which SYRCL awards annually to a local college-bound high school senior pursuing a degree in the environmental field). 

Prizes: Turn in your completed booklet to the SYRCL office (313 Railroad Avenue) by Monday, April 4th, between 9:00am and 5:00 pm will receive a Watershed Explorer sticker, a Salmon Saver booklet, and a Wild & Scenic Film Festival coloring page.  

Registered participants will receive an email on March 27th with a PDF of the Know Your Scavenger Hunt booklet for print. Copies of the booklet can also be picked up at the SYRCL office.  

Visit Know Your Watershed Scavenger Hunt page to register today! You can contact SYRCL's Education Manager, Monique Streit at [email protected] or (530) 265-5961 x218 if you have any questions.  

We hope that you will join the fun! 

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]

Arete Athlete Permission Slip

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

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]
 
Thank you, 
Amanda Tamo 
 
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.

Garden Helpers Needed

Hi there,
We are in need of some garden helpers. Please let me know if you are available for this 30 minute commitment two times per month.
*1st and 3rd Thursdays 9:15-9:45- Kinder with Doerr/Codiga- two helpers needed
*1st and 3rd Mondays 9:15-9:45- 4/5 with Doerr/Codiga- one helper needed
*2nd and 4th Mondays 9:15-9:45- 6-8th with Main- two helpers needed
 
Thanks for considering!