From the Headmaster

Dear Families,
The topic of charter school funding is often in the press and can be confusing or misleading. Below is a link to a Facebook live conversation with our GreatHearts Arizona President, Erik Twist. The video highlights our three funding sources: the state, the federal government, and you, our parents. Compared to Mesa public schools, Arete faces a $50,600 funding deficit per section . Because of this deficit, we ask you to join us in support of the Liberal Arts education that you have chosen for your child.

Thank you to all who have generously given in order to bridge this funding gap this year. It is in direct support of our teachers and your chosen form of education. 


Sincerely,

Julia Gillingham | Headmaster

Thank You!
Thanks to your support of our Community Investment campaign, our students engage in Socratic dialogue in their Humane Letters classes, where they are able to discuss and refine their ideas with each other in thoughtful ways.

The quality of education delivered at our school is only possible with your generous support of our Community Investment campaign. We are honored to publicly recognize those families and friends who have contributed to the Community Investment campaign.  Please click here  for a listing of our 2018-19 Community Investment campaign donors as of 10/25/18.
Anton Uniform Sale - October 21 - October 27

Arete Prep Uniform Exchange - October 31 from 2 - 4 pm


Upcoming Events

  • Literary and Historical Figure Day (dress code): Wednesday, 10/31
  • Field Day: Friday, 11/2 (dress code)
  • Half Day: Friday, 11/2
  • 6th Grade Drama: 11/2, 6 - 8:30 pm, on the stage
  • Chipotle Senior Fundraiser – 11/5; 4 - 8 pm
  • 11th Grade Coffee Shop: 11/7; 8:30 am in the front office
  • Winter Concert: Thursday,11/8; 6:30 pm in the Gym
  • Missed Picture Day?: Thursday, 11/8; morning
  • NO SCHOOL: Veteran's Day Observed, Monday, 11/12
  • 12th Grade Coffee Shop: 11/14; 8:30 am in the front office
  • 6th Grade History Field Trip: 11/15; school hours
  • Fall Athletic Banquet: Friday, 11/16 in the Gym; MS 5:30 pm & HS 7 pm
  • NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break, 11/21 - 11/23

Recurring Events:
  • Mentor Meetings: Thursdays at 7:45 am,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:
  • Costa Rica Trip: June 2019,
  • Germany, Austria and Switzerland Trip: June 2020
For more information contact Ms. Hansen
Charger Athletic Calendars:
PSO Announcements and Opportunities to Volunteer
  • Arete Lunch Signup 2nd quarter
  • Mark your calendar for next fingerprinting opportunity: 10/31; 2-4 pm in the school library
  • Uniform exchange along with fingerprinting in the school library, 10/31 from 2-4 pm
  • Kneaders Parent Mix & Mingle - 11/8, 8:30 - 9:30 am. Come and meet other Arete Prep parents – coffee provided by PSO; no agenda, informal mixer. 
  • 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
  •  Opt in for PSO text messages by texting: "@aretepso" to 81010
  • Chipotle Senior Fundraiser – 11/5, 4- 8 pm @ 3440 E Baseline Rd Mesa, AZ (Dana Park) Mention Arete Prep and 33% of the proceeds will go toward Arete Senior Trip! http://areteprepacademy.greatheartsacademies.org/news-events/calendar/

You must have a fingerprint clearance card on file to volunteer

College Counseling Corner
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
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.

Yearbooks are currently on sale at the lowest price of the season, $50. This price is good until the end of 2018. On January 1, 2019 the price goes up to $60. The provided link will take you to Jostens' website to purchase your yearbook.   http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07631715
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