Spring Fest Set for Saturday, Feb 29
Activities include the 1 Mile Color Run, Obstacle Course, Pie-a-Teacher, Teacher Dunk Tank, Inflatables and more! Enjoy some great food or win a Silent Auction Item or a Gift Basket! For more details,   CLICK HERE . Come support the Class of 2021 Washington DC trip!  

Register online  HERE  or submit registration form at the front desk through Friday, February 28. Order your T shirt by Monday, February 24.
 
Get a sneak peek at the Obstacle Course:   Spring Fest will support the class of 2021 Washington DC trip !
Spirit Week Attire
Arete Prep students will have themed days during Spirit Week, Monday February 24 through Friday, February 28. CLICK HERE for each day's spirit wear!
Spring Pictures & Other Picture Days Starting Tuesday
Arete Prep will have a Spring Picture Day for grades 6 - 11 on Tuesday, February 25 . Click here for online ordering info . Envelopes are also available in the front office for orders turned in on picture day.

Senior Group Photo : Tuesday, February 25 @ 9:30 am in the courtyard
Junior head shots for 2020-2021 senior area: Tuesday, February 25 @ 9:45 am in the library
Grades 6 - 10 Photos: Tuesday, February 25 starting at 10:30 am
Senior Cap and Gown photos : Monday, April 6 @ 9:30 am in the library
Purchase a Yearbook NOW!
Place your order for the 19-20 yearbook this month to ensure your child receives one! Limited availability after Sat, 2/29. Visit Jostens.com to order!  
New Neighbors Breaking Ground
Construction for our new neighbors to the west is set to begin Monday March 2. The parking lot on their property will not be open to school traffic, and there will be construction vehicles and equipment in the area. Construction sites are dangerous area's. Do not attempt to walk or drive through the area. Do not drop off your child(ren) at CarLife or Chase Bank or Wedgewood. Inspire Entertainment is securing their site with a fence, and parents will only be able to access the school through our main entrance on Baseline Road.

If possible, please do not drop off prep students until after 7:50 am to help alleviate heavy traffic at that time.
Archway Arete & Arete Prep Go Head to Head
Archway Arete and Arete Prep teachers will go head-to-head in a fun game of basketball in support of the 2019 Tax Credit Drive! We are grateful to our families who designate their Arizona Public School Tax Credit to Arete. We hope you enjoy this fun event as a token of our appreciation.

When: Saturday, April 4
Where: Arete Gym
Time: 2 - 4:30 pm

Cost:
Make or schedule your Arizona Public School Tax Credit contribution and get free entrance! If you have already taken your 2019 Tax Credit you will get free entrance as well!

Sign Up:
Once you have made or scheduled your tax credit , RSVP HERE . Space in the gym is limited, 4 spots PER FAMILY maximum. Please note: Students 15 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult.

For more information contact Jessica Vaughan in Academy Giving or 480-699-5283.
PSO Corner
Prom Info
Juniors and seniors and their guests are invited to attend Arete Prep 2020 prom - Twilight in Tokyo on Saturday, April 25 from 6:30 - 10:30 pm. Prom will be at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club, 6425 E. Teton Circle, Mesa 85215.

  • Lunch Volunteers - PSO needs more lunch volunteers, February - SIGN UP HERE. March - SIGN UP HERE
  • Next PSO Meeting: Thurs, 2/27 from 8:30 - 10 am
  • Support 2021 Seniors: Buy Spring Fest Tickets HERE!
  • Parti
  • Breakfast Treats: Every Friday (sold by junior class) in the courtyard before school.
  • Support the PSO by simply ordering lunch; Click here for details
  • Opt in for PSO text messages by texting: "@aretepso" to 81010
Upcoming Events
  • Update on Winter Sports Awards: Due to the WIN this past weekend, the Winter Sport Awards has been changed to: Wed, 2/26
  • Spring Pic Day: Tue, 2/25
  • JR & SR Pic's: Tue, 2/25
  • SR Cap & Gown Pics: Mon, 4/6
  • Board of Director Meetings: Thurs 2/13/20; Thurs 5/14/20
  • Breakfast Treats: Every Friday (sold by junior class) in the courtyard before school.
College Corner
SUMMER PROGRAMS - What are you doing this summer?
Check out the resources below for summer programs, volunteer activities, and pre-college programs.
  • Browse through our  Summer Programs document! Volunteer opportunities located at the end of the document.
  • STEM Programs: Pathways to Science K-12 Programs, Summer Programs and Internships
  • ASU Summer Programs: General summer program information as well as links to the Poly Summer Leadership Academy, Barrett Summer Scholars and Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Institute.

Check out the College Counseling website HERE .
For College Planning Resources, Articles and Tools, click HERE .
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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
Become a Charter Champion
Become a Charter Champion today and learn how you can fight for Arizona charter students. Text "azcharters" to 52886 and fill out the form to join!  (Read More Here)
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