Arete Student Recites at
GH Symposium
The inaugural National Classical Symposium was held this week. It brought together headmasters and faculty from Great Hearts academies as well as other academic and school professionals to discuss the importance of a liberal arts education. This year’s symposium focused on the art of reading fiction and having seminar over expository literature and fiction. Our very our, Alissa Kassebaum was asked to recite her excerpt from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 
Welcome Baby Chin!

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Make your 2018 Tax Credit gift before Friday, March 19 th to be entered into a drawing for a free sports participation fee (Value $250 for MS, $290 for HS) to be used in 2019-20.
**Each tax credit submitted on behalf of your child earns you another ticket in the drawing! 

Re-enrollment Time is Here
Re-enrollment begins on Monday, March 4 via an email from Great Hearts. All families that submits paperwork to the office by Friday, March 8 will be entered into a drawing for a free yearbook for two lucky families (or reimbursement if already paid)! Re-enrollment paperwork can be dropped off during the following times:

Monday - Friday
7:30 - 9:00 am
2:30 - 3:45 pm  

We look forward to seeing all of our incredible families!
Upcoming Events
  • Senior Drama Night: TONIGHT from 7 - 9 pm
  • Senior Trip: 3/6 through 3/12
  • Spring Break: 3/11 through 3/18
  • Rising Senior Night: 3/25 @ 6:30 pm
  • JRs & SRs – Save the Date for Prom – May 11. More details to follow

Recurring Events:
  • “First Fridays” of the month breakfast items will be for sale in the courtyard.

Future Events:

  • Germany, Austria and Switzerland Trip: June 2020
For more information contact Ms. Hansen
Yearbooks for Sale
Yearbooks are for sale for $60 each. Click here to purchase .
PSO Announcements and Opportunities to Volunteer
  • New lunch vendors in March! Please support the PSO by simply ordering lunch for your student
  • Please support the PSO by simply ordering lunch for your student.
  • Lunch Volunteers needed for third quarter
  • Sign up here for March teacher birthdays
  • Sign up here for Coffee Shop Conversations
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Click here
  • Support the PSO: Click here
  • PSO looking to fill the following position: Tablecloth Organizer. If interested please email: aretepreppso@gmail.com
  • Opt in for PSO text messages by texting: "@aretepso" to 81010
  • PSO Meeting - 3/26 from 8:30 - 10 am, Arete Library
  • “First Fridays” – Breakfast in the Courtyard benefiting the 2020 SRs. Mark your calendars: 4/5, and 5/3
  • JRs & SRs – Save the Date for Prom – May 11. More details to follow

You must have a fingerprint clearance card on file to volunteer

Charger Athletic Calendars:
College Counseling Corner
Looking for a summer program, volunteer opportunity or pre-college program to explore?
Browse through our    Summer Programs  document.

Juniors:
SAT Registration and test prep resources: www.collegeboard.org
ACT Registration and test prep resources: www.act.org
ASU Barrett Honors Day- 3/30; registration email to be sent by Great Hearts on 3/1; space is limited
Phoenix College Fair- 4/28, 12 to 2 pm @ ASU Tempe Campus Memorial Union Bldg; register here

College counselors are now available for meetings! Juniors and Seniors may sign up directly outside of office. 9 th and 10 th grade families, inquire by email to Ms. Arguello ( rarguello@areteprepacademy.org ).   

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

Student's - check the calendar on the college counseling doors for location and to sign up  
Reminder-
  • 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 location: Click here for Anton website
  • Lunch Program info, click here.
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