FROM THE HEADMASTER

Dear Arete Families, 

We have some bittersweet news to share with our community.

Our Office Manager, Nancy Harris, is retiring, and her last day with us on campus is Friday, October 21st. Nancy has served as Office Manager since January of 2016. She has been an integral part of our school and demonstrated tremendous commitment for the last six years welcoming families to Arete, leading events, and supporting our staff. Although we are sad to see her leave, we are excited for her next adventure and opportunities that lie before her. Please send her your 'goodbyes' the last week she is on campus. 

Melanie Attridge | Headmaster

Conference Week

Conferences are next week. If you have not already signed up for your assigned day, you can do so here.

Coffee with the Headmaster

Would you like to enjoy a cup of joe and a great conversation with our Headmaster? If so, view the grade level dates here! Evites will go out closer to the dates, so keep an eye out! Next meet-up is for 11th and 12th grade families on November 1, 2022. College Counselors will be there too! 



Next Content Night - Lit/Comp, Humane Letters, and History

If you are interested in learning more about what we teach, why we teach, and how we teach the curriculum for Lit/Comp, Humane Letters, or History, please join our second Content Night on November 9th - starting in the gym at 5:30pm.

Picture Re-takes

If you were not able to attend Picture Day, no worries! You can attend picture re-take day Thursday, November 3rd. 

Parent-School Compact Agreement/Family Handbook

Log in to your parent portal to e-sign the Family Handbook. Please e-sign as soon as possible as the deadline for completion is Monday, October 17th. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Sirianni. View a PDF version of the Family Handbook linked below. 

Text Messages

Sign up for important text messages from Arete Prep. Text Y to 67587. 

Calendar Update

Please note that there is a change in our schedule. The winter concert will now be held on Thursday, November 17th! 

Don’t miss what’s happening at Arete Prep! From important dates and reminders to events, celebrations and more.

Click below to get access to our family calendar and stay in the loop year-round. 

PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION

Spirit Week

Next Week is Spirit Week! Show your school spirit - themes and guidelines are listed below. 

Fall Festival

Trunk-or-treat, Carnival Games, oh my! Come and have a fun time at our Fall Festival held by our wonderful PSO. This event will be on Saturday October, 29th from 5:00- 9:00pm. See Flyer attached below.  

PSO Leads 22-23 

Our PSO is looking for leads to help out with teacher appreciation, Lunch Volunteer Coordination, and Grade Level Communications Lead. If interested please email  Arete Prep PSO.

PSO Shopper's Rewards Program

Amazon Smile: Shop at smile.amazon.org or on the Amazon app and register Arete Prep Academy. Amazon will donate .5% eligible purchases to PSO at no cost to you.

Fry’s: Link your Fry’s Shoppers Card to Arete Prep Academy and a donation will be made every time you use your card at checkout. 

Order Hot Lunch

Does your child like pizza and Chick-fil-A? Then you should sign up for our lunch program. We have several different vendors that deliver food to the school on a rotating calendar. Ordering cut off is the Wednesday before service week at midnight. Order now! 

greathearts.boonli.com 

School password: AreteLunch5

Please make sure to complete your volunteer clearance through Raptor prior to your scheduled volunteer date. This must be done annually so even if you were cleared last year, it must be completed again for this school year.

Interested in volunteering? Our lunch program is made possible by the PSO and the unwavering support of you - our fantastic parents, grandparents, and school community members! We really need your help this year! The sign up for October, and November shifts below.

COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER

High school families - you’re invited to our Great Hearts Financial Aid Night! ASU will be hosting a virtual Financial Aid/FAFSA overview night for all Great Hearts schools on Thursday, November 17th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This will be general information relevant to students applying to any college or university and will not include ASU-specific information. Students can register for the session through the link below. All high school families are encouraged to attend at least one Financial Aid night event prior to senior year.

OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION

Because of your gifts to our Community Investment campaign, our scholars can immerse themselves in subjects like science, and discover new ways to show their creativity.

Pictured is Natalie Paulesc, with her work of comparing cell anatomy with something else; she chose to compare it to a carnival.

The quality of education delivered at Arete Prep is only possible with your generous support of our Community Investment campaign. 

Please take a moment to click below and partner with us by giving, and if you already do, THANK YOU!

Nancy Harris, Office Manager

nharris@areteprepacademy.org