Dear Families,
As we approach the end of the first quarter, Great Hearts Academies asks our parents, students, and faculty to respond to satisfaction surveys. To hold ourselves accountable to families like yours who have entrusted us with the education of their children, we are again asking for your vitally important input. Would you please take a few minutes to respond to this
VERY
brief and confidential survey?
Please respond only once for each school where you have children enrolled. If you have children enrolled in multiple Great Hearts schools, please respond once per school.
This survey will remain open through September 30 (11:59 pm am MST).
Thank you for your time and trust.
Robert Jackson, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer
Great Hearts
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Meet Mr. Downing, in his own words...
"In the moment when my students completed The Chosen, in the moment that they realize the depth of Reb Saunder's sacrifice, in the moment that young men and women in the class stopped trying to hide their tears at that realization, I find the power and value of teaching literature.
The impact that good-natured engagement with great texts has on students is inestimably large. Students, confronted with the difficult questions that these great texts proposed, learn who they are, and how they want to live their lives. I am constantly complimented and humbled to experience with my students their great, exciting, and often terrifying inquiry of Literature."
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Congratulations Jacobson Family!
Congratulations to Ms. Jacobson and her family as they welcome baby Ayvri Layne Jacobson into their family. Ayvri was born on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 12:02 am, weighing in at
7 lb. 12 oz.
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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!
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Coffee Shop Conversations
The next Coffee Shop Conversations will be Wednesday, September 21st at 8:30 am with
8C and 8D. Watch for an email with details.
New MS Evening
Coffee Shop Conversation
On
Tuesday, October 1st from 6 pm -7 pm we will have a
Middle School and New Parent evening Coffee Shop Conversation in the MPR. We will be talking about how the year has started, what to expect at conferences and how to sign up. This is also a great time for any of your questions or concerns. Please click here to RSVP.
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Order the 2016-2017 Yearbook
By November 20
Order yearbook's by November 20th and save $20 off the full price of $75!
Order now and SAVE at
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PSO Announcement
It is Box Top Collection time! Please help Arete Prep reach its Box Top goal of at least $700 this year. Place your Box Tops in a sealed plastic bag with your grade and section in the collection box in the front office. The section that submits the most Box Tops wins an ice cream party! Deadline is October 20th.
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Peer Tutoring
Peer tutoring is available to help with math, language, and lit/comp. If you are interes
t
ed
you can e
mail
aretetutoring1@gmail.com
to request a tutor. You can expect to hear from Lindsey Koelbel or Chloe
Wesson, Arete's Peer Tutoring st
udent leaders.
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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
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
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 in the Multi-Purpose Room.
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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.
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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.
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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
mwilson@areteacademy.org or 480-299-7785.
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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.
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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!
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Friday,
September 23, 2016
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In This Issue
Great Hearts Letter
Teacher Feature
Congratulations
Meet New Teacher
Payment System
Coffee Shop Conversation
Yearbook
PSO - Box Tops
College Counseling Corner
Peer Tutoring
And more!
Dates to Remember
Sept 23 - Middle School Girls Student Life Night
Sept 30 - NO SCHOOL
Oct 4 & 5 - JR Drama Night
Oct 6 - SR Drama Night
Oct 7 - Academic Field Day
Quick Links
Teacher Tutoring Times
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Arete Preparatory Academy
4525 E. Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-4233
Office Manager:
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