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M, T, Th, F: 7:30 am - 4 pm

W: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

480.222.4233

September 16, 2022

The Story Behind Our Mission and the Difference You Can Make! 

Almost 20 years ago, a group of parents and educators took a leap of faith because they believed that public education could do better. They opened the first Great Hearts school with an educational model that up until that time, could only be found behind the walls of private institutions. Their mission was to provide students with the best education possible through a robust liberal arts curriculum with small classroom sizes that would be led by dedicated faculty, and this is still our mission today!

What our founders didn’t know when they applied to be a charter school with this mission in mind, was that they would be funded significantly less than public district schools. With this realization, our founders knew that our education model and mission would only be sustainable with the support of our families--and this was the precise moment Community Investment was born.

• The most recent numbers show that we receive approximately $1500 less per student/per year in public funding than our neighboring district schools.

• We want 100% of our families to be part of this collective effort and participate in Community Investment!

Your contribution of $1500 per year or $125/month makes a difference; however, gifts of all sizes are meaningful.

Schedule your monthly gifts or make a one-time gift today through this link.

With much gratitude,

June Brockmeyer - Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer

JBrockmeyer@archwayarete.org or 480-699-5283

Noteworthy News

Picture Day

Tuesday, Sep 20; to pre-order and order CLICK HERE and use code: 72644RF

Senior Trip

Arete Prep senior parents: Don't forget to enroll your student on the senior trip ASAP. We will begin to have pre-departure meetings soon. The dates of the trip are March 2-6, 2023. CLICK HERE for more information. 

For questions please reach out to Ms. Hansen via email here

Half Day Schedule

Please note that there is a change for our half-day schedule. For the prep side only, half days will be released at 12:30 pm.

Stay in the know with text messages 

If you would like to receive text messages for important updates from Arete Prep text Y to 67587

Would you like to know more about our School Counselor? 

You can do so by clicking HERE 

NO PARKING AT CARLIFE, iNSPIRE, WEDGEWOOD WEDDINGS, MEDICAL BUILDINGS ACROSS BASELINE OR IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS. You may be towed if you park in those areas. Park in the free parking across Baseline near Auto Zone.

Please, parents and students, drive with caution while on campus.

• Mentor Meetings: Mentor meetings will take place almost every Thursday during the first quarter. Meetings start at 7:45 am and occur on the following dates: 9/22, and 9/29. We ask that new students bring a pencil and their planner to the meetings.

• MATH Content Night: Thurs, Sep 15; CLICK HERE to RSVP by Mon, Sep 12

• JR Night: Mon, Sep 19 @ 6 pm

• Picture Day: Tues, Sep 20; to pre-order and order CLICK HERE and use code: 72644RF

• PSO Meeting: Fri, Sep 23 @ 8:30 am; meet in the front office

• Great Hearts Gala: Sat, Sep 24

• Fall Break: Mon, Oct 3 through Fri, Oct 7

• Conference Week: Mon, Oct 17 through Fri, Oct 21

• Academic Break: NO SCHOOL Mon, Oct 24

PSO News

• PSO Meeting: Fri, Sep 23 @8:30 am; meet in the Front Office

• Faculty & Staff Birthday Luncheon: Thurs, Sep 15; CLICK HERE to sign up

• Lunch Volunteers Needed. The lunch program is solely run by volunteers. Click Here to sign up; or Venmo @AretePrepPSO

• Looking for PSO Leads 22-23 - If interested please email Prep PSO  
• Teacher Appreciation
• Lunch Volunteer Coordinator
• Grade Level Communications Lead 

College Counseling News

All high school students are invited to attend College Presentations during the first half of high school lunch throughout the year. Listing of colleges can be found in Naviance or on the bulletin boards outside of the college counseling offices. Students may bring their lunch and learn about colleges and programs across the country. For more information, please contact Lead College Counselor Ms. Arguello 

Upcoming College Counseling Events:

• Junior Night – A College Counseling Presentation for all 11^th grade students and families on Monday, Sep 19 at 6 pm. This is a virtual event. Check your email from Mrs. Arguello for more details
• PSAT- 10^th and 11^th grade on Tuesday, October 25 during the school day

Co-Curricular Employment Opportunities

The Co-Curricular Department is searching for great-hearted teachers and program assistants for our after-school Athenaeum program. The program runs throughout the school year from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. and offers homework assistance, theme-based curriculum activities, and opportunities for scholars to create and socialize. Beginning this school year, Great Hearts Prep students who are at least 17 years old are welcome to apply.

Volunteer opportunities are also available to parents, families, and current Prep students in 11th and 12th grade. Inquire or send your resume to Amanda Johnson or CLICK HERE to apply.

Info for Parents & Drivers

• Prep students WITH Archway siblings: In the mornings, Prep students WITH Archway siblings may walk through the Archway atrium to the Prep side; however, after school, ALL Prep students may not enter the Archway building. They must walk around the building to access the walk-up door or Archway MPR exit
• Demographic Changes: if your contact info (cell phone, address, home phone) changes throughout the year, please update your Parent Portal AND contact the school with the changes 
• Uniforms: Anton Uniform is the vendor to purchase from, CLICK HERE; handbook uniform info CLICK HERE
• Classics to Keep Booklist: CLICK HERE
• Lab Notebooks: CLICK HERE
• Family Calendar: CLICK HERE
• Coffee Shop Conversations: Click Here for Schedule
• Lunch Program Info: CLICK HERE
• School Counselor Info: CLICK HERE
• HS Contributions (9th - 12th grades): CLICK HERE
• Grade Level Bundles (6th - 12th grades): CLICK HERE
• Volunteer Opportunities: All returning and new volunteers must be cleared through Raptor for the 22-23 school year; CLICK HERE to apply.
• Parking: no parking at CarLife, iNSPIRE or Wedgewood Weddings or neighborhoods. Please be good neighbors and respect their property.

Senior Parents!

Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed in THIS FLYER. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines in the flyer during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 1/27/2023. You can find the direct link by going to the Sales tab in Yearbook Ave > Ad Offer Setup and it’s listed at the top.

See the attached flyer with volunteer opportunities for 7^th – 12^th graders that will expand their personal growth, tolerance, and acceptance. The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) desperately needs typically developing teen volunteers to participate in their PEERS program alongside their clients with ASD. The program meets every Thursday from 5 to 8 for 16 weeks. SARRC has shared with us that teens that do this report a great experience volunteering.

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