Picture Day - Thursday, September 20
Picture Day is this Thursday, 9/20. Students are to wear their uniforms and follow normal dress code.
No prepay! More information for ordering pictures is coming soon!

"The Greatest Homecoming" Weekend
Friday, 9/21 is the Homecoming Football Game - kick-off is at 7 pm, with festivities starting at 6:30 pm including face painting, balloon artist, games, and Froyo!

"The Greatest Homecoming" Dance
Saturday, 9/22, is the High School Homecoming Dance! Tickets are on sale at the front office or during lunch in the courtyard this week on Wednesday and Thursday for $30 each.

Action Items
  • Students must be signed in or out by a parent or guardian if they are late and leave early.
  • Student's must be in uniform compliance, click here for Uniform and Dress Code Info.
  • Anton Uniform has a new location. Click here for info
  • Lunch Program info, click here.
Upcoming Events

  • 8th Grade Coffee Shop Conversation: Wednesday, 9/19 at 8:40 am in the Library
  • Final Costa Rica Informational Meeting: Wednesday, 9/19 at 7:00 pm class room 211
  • Picture Day: Thursday, 9/20
  • Student Life Night, MS Girls: Friday, 9/21, 3:45 - 5:45 pm, Gym
  • Parent Social: Friday, 9/21, 5 - 7 pm, Library
  • Homecoming Dance: Saturday, 9/22, 7 - 10 pm, Gym.
  • Junior Night with College Counseling: Monday, 9/24 at 6:30 pm, MPR
  • Teacher Birthday Treats: Thur, 9/27, bring treats between 7:30 am - 11 am. Click here to sign up
  • NO SCHOOL: Friday, 9/28
  • GALA: SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
  • Deadline to enroll for Costa Rica (8 spots left): Sunday, 9/30. Open to current 8-12 graders. Contact Ms. Hansen for more info.


Recurring Events:
  • Mentor Meetings: Thursdays at 7:45 am 9/20, 10/04, 10/25, 11/15, 12/13
  • Monday Morning: Einstein Bagels will be sold
  • Friday morning: breakfast items will be sold
  • Lunch: Otter Pops will be sold

Future Events:
  • Arete Dinner and Silent Auction Fiesta for 2019 Senior Trip: Friday, 10/19, 6:30 - 9 pm, Arete Courtyard Silent Auction packages Sponsor & Donor. All proceeds will benefit the 2019 Senior Trip
  • Costa Rica Trip: June 2019, contact Ms. Hansen for more information.
Sports and Clubs Announcements
Parent needed to co-advise yearbook club. The co-adviser will need to be available Friday's either during the morning, at lunch, or after school. Please email Mr. Narish if interested.
PSO Announcements and Opportunities to Volunteer
  • Opt in for PSO text messages by texting: "@aretepso" to 81010
  • Join us for a Parent Social - 9/21, 4:45 - 5:45 pm, in Library
  • PSO Meeting: 9/25, 8:30-10 am, in the Library - all parents invited - Find info here
  • PSO will be selling Homecoming tickets on Tues, Wed, and Thurs at lunch
  • Help us celebrate September teacher birthdays by bringing in a treat! When: Thur, 9/27, between 7:30 am - 11 am - sign up here
  • Panera Night: ·10/7, 2018, 4 pm - 8 pm, 3426 E Baseline Rd Mesa, AZ (Dana Park) When you join us at Panera, 20% of the proceeds will benefit Arete Prep. MUST bring this flyer.
  • Arete Dinner and Silent Auction Fiesta (benefiting the Seniors) Friday, October 19 from 6:30 - 9 pm in the Arete Courtyard. Pre-order tickets now for just $15/person! Childcare available
  • BOXTOPS
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Click here
  • Support the PSO: Click here
  • PSO looking to fill the following positions.  PSO Secretary & Tablecloth Organizer If interested please email: aretepreppso@gmail.com
 
You must have a fingerprint clearance card on file to volunteer

College Counseling Corner
Junior Night with College Counseling has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 pm in the MPR
Click here for details. 

PSAT Testing: Wednesday,10/24 for all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders: Click here for details.

Upcoming College Visits to Campus
  • Macalester College: Wed., September 19 at 7:40 am
  • Creighton University: Wed., September 19 at 12:05 pm
  • Lake Forest College: Thur., September 20 7:40 am
  • Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, LA: Thur., September 20 at 12:20 pm
  • Occidental College: Fri., September 21 at 7:40 am
  • University of Chicago: Fri., September 21 at 12:20 pm

For a list of visits throughout the year, visit the Arete Prep College Counseling webpage here.

Student's - check the calendar on the college counseling doors for location and to sign up
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