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Neil Gillingham
Headmaster
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Virtues of the Month
Each month, our teachers and staff highlight one of our nine core virtues. I encourage parents to find ways to incorporate these virtue into your drive-time and dinner conversation in the months to come. The virtue for September is citizenship. We teach students that they are citizens of our school, our community, and our great country. A short definition we like to use at Archway Arete for citizenship is, “Live to serve”. I encourage families to chat with your children about the virtues of citizenship and look for other opportunities to discuss our nine core virtues during your next drive time or dinner hour. The full calendar for our virtue of the months are below.
August: Responsibility
September: Citizenship
October: Honesty
November: Courage
December/January: Humility
February: Friendship
March: Perseverance
April: Integrity
May: Wisdom
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Curriculum Night
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents are invited to Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 13th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. This event will begin in the gym. Come get acquainted with your child(ren)'s teachers, classroom procedures, the academy's curriculum, and specific grade level curriculum maps. Singapore Math, Spalding Phonics, and other resources will be shared to equip you with the vocabulary and tools necessary to best support your child(ren) at home. Please note this is an adult-only event.
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Grandparents Day
Come celebrate with us this Saturday, September 9th as we honor all grandparents with a morning of Bingo and fun!
This event will be held in the Arete Gymnasium from 10AM to 12PM.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP below to let us know if you’re coming.
We can’t wait to see you!
For questions contact jbrockmeyer@archwayarete.org
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Volunteers needed
Want to be there for grandparents’ day? We will need volunteers to help setup, assist with Bingo and clean up
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Annual Title I Grant Program Meeting
The annual Title I Grant Program meeting will be held virtually Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023.
Two sessions will be available on this date:
Session 1 at 9:30 AM: https://greathearts.zoom.us/j/96438604344
Session 2 at 1 PM. https://greathearts.zoom.us/j/98531593449
These sessions will answer the questions:
What is Title I? What is the Title I Grant Program?
What resources are available for students who qualify for this assistance?
The meeting will conclude with an open Q & A. Following the meeting a brief survey will be distributed to collect feedback from attendees.
Questions about this event or Title I: Please email Missy Penniman at melissa.penniman@greathearts.org
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The Great Hearts Gala is heading West!
Join us for the 6th Great Hearts Gala on Saturday, September 30th at the beautiful Earnhardt Lexus Showroom in Phoenix, as we switch up our traditional sit-down Gala for a western themed evening including a live country concert, dancing, and delicious food and beverage.
Proceeds benefit Great Hearts Arizona teachers and our mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students in the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Come dressed in your best western attire for an evening you don’t want to miss! More info to come.
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Fall Festival, Saturday Oct. 28th
Arete Prep senior class will be hosting the Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28th, on the football field.
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Employment opportunity
Arete Prep is looking for a Part-time Front Desk Assistant to join our team! If you are customer service minded and love being involved in the Arete Community please reach out to Anna Sirianni at asirianni@areteprepacademy.org
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Academy Giving | Our Community in Action!
Matching Gifts | Free Money for Our School
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Did you know that you can double, or even triple your Community Investment and Tax Credit donations to Archway Arete?
Many companies will match their employees’ donations to our school through their Corporate Gift Matching Programs, and that’s an easy way to increase the impact of your donations!
Search our directory to see if your company is listed. If they aren’t there, please take the extra step to inquire with your Human Resources department to find out if your company offers a matching gifts program.
Please contact me at (480) 222-4233 ext. 2408 with any questions. Thank you!
The first step? Making your Community Investment or Tax Credit gift!
Give to Archway Arete Community Investment | Contribute your Tax Credit to Archway Arete
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Event Vendors Needed
The PSO has an exciting opportunity!
We are seeking Archway Arete families with small businesses to support our community at events and around campus this year!
If you own a business such as a food truck, bounce-house rental, restaurant, photo booth etc. let’s get you added to the vendor list for this year’s social events and share your business with our amazing community.
For more information, please contact psoevents@archwayarete.org.
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Library
If you have a love for reading, a desire to foster learning, and an hour or two to spare, we'd love to have you on board.
Our school library is a hub of knowledge and inspiration, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help us create an engaging and welcoming environment for our students.
Follow the link to see when your child(ren) will be visiting the library and sign-up as a volunteer!
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Spirit Shirts
Our first Spirit Wear day is coming up on Thursday, September 14!
During these days, our scholars are encouraged to show their support by wearing a spirit shirt, brought to you by our PSO.
If you don't yet have a shirt for your child(ren), you can purchase by clicking the button below. All ordered shirts will go home with scholars on Wednesdays (if ordered by Tuesday night). If for any reason you do not receive yours, please email PSOSpiritwear@archwayarete.org.
Go Chargers!
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Does your child like pizza, burgers or smoothies? Set up your My Hot Lunch Box today! You can order up to noon the day before with no minimum order. Prep and Archway students are all on the same account.
Link to create your account and order hot lunch:
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We need your help in the lunchroom this year.
Join the team!
Lunch shifts are only 90 mins long and full training is provided during your first shift.
It's fun and easy!
BONUS - you get to see your child(ren) while at lunch and make new friends! You can choose which shift(s) based on your availability. Some parents team up together to serve on the same day(s).
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Krispy Kreme Donuts
Do you love donuts and supporting your school? From now till Oct 8th you can enjoy dozens of donuts and support the Archway Arete PSO. The link is good for any location in the US so share it with family and friends in other states that have Krispy Kreme.
Please reach out to our PSO President if you have any questions: psopresident@archwayarete.org
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ARCHWAY ARETE WINTER FESTIVAL
Calling all small businesses, local artisans, Etsy shops, and crafty folks who would like to join the 2023 Archway Arete Winter Festival!
This year’s Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the Arete football field. It’s a fun school event where the kiddos can play while parents/guardians come and do some holiday shopping.
All vendors will be able to begin setting up at 9:00 AM and they must provide their own equipment, i.e., canopies, tables, chairs, etc. No electricity or running water will be available. Each vendor will be allotted an approximate 10’ x 10’ spot.
Vendor Cost is just $25.00 per booth! All fees are nonrefundable. Payment can be made via check payable to Archway Arete PSO or Venmo to @archwayaretepso.
The PSO is offering teachers and staff of Archway Arete and Arete Prep a reduced booth cost of $15.00. Archway Arete PSO reserves the right to censor any booth.
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Volunteer Background Check
All volunteers must be background checked annually. Have you submitted your volunteer application for 23-24?
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Welcome back to school and Athenaeum!
In September, scholars will travel back in time to explore Ancient Mesopotamia. Scholars will go on a historical adventure learning the inventions, art, games, governance, and culture of the first civilization.
Theme – Ancient Mesopotamia
Virtue – Perseverance
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Archway Classical Academy - Arete | |
Sandra Master, Office Manager
smaster@archwayarete.org
Attendance Email: Frontdesk@archwayarete.org
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4525 East Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone:(480) 222-4233
Fax:(480) 222-4234
Contact the School Board President
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