Arete Prep Newsletter- September 16, 2016

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Mrs. Piper

Mrs. Bonnie Piper joined Arete Prep this year as a sixth and seventh grade Literature and Composition teacher. Majoring with a degree in Secondary Education from the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College, Bonnie is passionate about teaching her students how to communicate effectively. During her own high school experience, Bonnie was the school mascot and a spirited student. Bringing that pep with her to Arete, Bonnie is starting the Booster Club this year! She is a board game fanatic, a book enthusiast, and a world traveler.

Coffee Shop Conversations

Coffee Shop Conversations will continue on Wedn esday, September 21st at 8:30 am with

8A and 8B. Watch for an email with details.

New Grading System: Jupiter

All Prep teachers have switched to using Jupiter gradebooks. You may receive emails regarding your student's progress, grades or other communication about the class from "Jupiter." Please add "Jupiter" to your contacts to avoid these being stored in the junk folder.

PSO Events

The PSO would like to thank Mrs. Miller for

organizing a monthly 'Treat Day' for our teachers. This week she provided our teachers with a delicious fresh fruit salad.

The PSO was excited to host our first Parent Social for Mentor and Mentee parents. A special thank you to Jonna Mueller, Miran Ho, Meg Zajdzinski and Robin Baskin-McNulty for their efforts in making this a great night. Also, thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Dunshie, who generously donated all the water provided during the Parent Social, as they do for so many school occasions.

COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER

Highly Selective Colleges

All 9-12th Arete students and parents are invited to Great Hearts "Highly Selective College Night" being held on Tuesday, October 4th at 7 pm. The location is Veritas Preparatory Academy:

3102 N. 56th Street, Suite 100

Phoenix

Dress attire is professional. When in doubt, wear your uniform. I look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming College Visits/Events

University of Chicago

Monday, Sept 19 at 1:30 in room 111.

Please see Ms. Arguello for a pass.

Emory University

Tuesday, Sept 27 at 12:25 in room 109

Wellesley College

Wednesday, Sept 28 at 12:05 in room 109

Wabash College

Wednesday, Sept 28 at 1:30 in

Ms. Hager's office. See Ms.Hager for a pass.

Boston College

Thursday, Sept 29 at 7:45 in room 110

Off Campus College Visit

Tulane University Information Night

Tuesday, October 25 at 7 pm at Sun Studios, Tempe. Click HERE to register

Please see Ms. Hager with any questions.

Financial Aid Night

Jamie Vasil, Admissions Representative from ASU, will present information regarding the Early FAFSA, merit/need based aid. The event is for 9th - 12th graders and their parents and will be held on Monday, September 26 at 6:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room.

Peer Tutoring

Peer tutoring is available to help with math, language, and lit/comp. If you are interes t ed

you can e mail [email protected] to request a tutor. You can expect to hear from Lindsey Koelbel or Chloe Wesson, Arete's Peer Tutoring st udent leaders.

ASU Vocal Connection

Dr. Jana Minov and seven high school vocalists attended the ASU Vocal Connection this past Saturday from 8 am until 3:30 pm. This is a state-wide highly selective workshop to energize, inspire and train young vocalists. ASU vocal coaches, directors and conductors coached the attendants with the event culminating in performances by the students as well as the teachers.

Mr. Smith's Art Show

Arete's art teacher, Mr. Smith, will have his art work displayed now through Oct 15. Click here for more info.

Community Investment Campaign

Join your fellow families who participate in Arete's Community Investment Campaign! All tax deductible donations go toward paying and retaining our awesome teachers! All forms may be turned in at the front desk or mailed to the school. For more information contact Ms. Wilson at [email protected] or 480-299-7785.

Campus Hours

The Prep building will open each morning at 7:20 am and will be locked at 4 pm. Students will not be permitted* to enter the building if the doors are locked.

The Administration building opens each morning at 7:30 am and closes at 4 pm on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri; and closes at 2:30 pm on Wed. Middle school students who are on campus past 4 pm and who do not participate in an after school club or sport can be enrolled in Athenaeum or use homework club.

*This excludes students who are on campus for sports or clubs. They will be supervised and let into and off of campus by their sport/club leader.

Lunch Volunteers Needed

L unch Volunteers needed! Please help us fill the last remaining spots! This is a great way to be a part of your student's day and get involved!

Drop off & Pick-Up

In order to ensure student safety and our relationship with our neighbors, we will not allow students to cross the parking lot from the east or west. Please use the Arete parking lot traffic flow to drop your students off on the east side of the building.

New Payment System

Arete Prep has a new payment portal for families. It is a "One Stop Shop" format where families are able to purchase books, make book deposits, pay for sports, make donations and much more!

Click here to view the site.