August 19, 2016
Arete Prep Club Fair

Friday, September 2nd
Second Half of MS and HS Lunch
In the Gym
The club fair will provide both new and returning students with the opportunity to see what clubs are offered. Students will be able to ask questions, learn about clubs, and students will be inspired to get more involved in clubs and the Arete community.

College Upcoming Events
Junior Night- College Counseling: Monday, August 22at 6:30pm in MPR

Introduction to 9th and 10th Grade: Monday, August 29 at 6:30 pm in MPR

M.S Curriculum Night: Tuesday, September 6
 
H.S Curriculum Night: Tuesday, September 13
 
Mentor/Mentee Evening: September 16, 4 - 6 pm in the gym.   Mentor/Mentee Parent Social 5-6 pm (more information to come from Arete's PSO)

Varsity Football
Due to low participation and the uncertainty of which league we would be playing, we are sad to report we will not have a varsity football team this year. We remain hopeful the AIA will allow us to continue as an 8-man program next year, and we WILL have a team next year. 
Rate the Fall Sport Info Night
If you attended the Fall Sport Info Night, help us by completing this two-question survey about the Fall Sport Info Night. Click HERE

Homecoming Game
We are still planning how to best have the homecoming game. More to come soon.
Order Lunches
For information on ordering lunches for Prep students click here.
Give a Gift
If you have not yet made your Community Investment pledge for this school year, please join our donors and give a gift online HERE .  Pledge as you are financially able. 

Double Your Gift - Free
Did you know that many companies will match your Community Investment and Tax Credit gifts to Arete Prep?
 
Click on this link, type the name of your employer in the "Matching Gifts" tab, and hit submit to find out if your company offers a Matching Gifts Program. If your company does have a Matching Gifts program, please submit the appropriate paperwork to your Human Resources department. Having your gift matched is an easy and free way to double and sometimes triple your support of Arete Prep!
 
For more information, contact Michele Wilson at Mwilson@areteprepacademy.org or 480-299-7785.
PSO Gift
We are so grateful for our PSO! Because of their generosity, we were able to pave the courtyard during the summer break.  In addition to making the courtyard more attractive, this improvement will  cut down on dust and allergens, as well as keeping shoes and clothes cleaner.

Thank you Parent Services Organization!
Parent Art Class Offered
Have you ever wanted to learn to draw? Are you blown away by your student's artwork from school? Mr. Smith is offering a parent drawing class that you can come take with him! 
 
The class will begin Thursday August 25 at 6:30 pm in the Arete Prep Art room 112.  There is a $25 materials and instruction fee to take the class.
 
Please contact Mr. Smith to sign up at 

 For more information on the arts at Arete, click here.
Coffee Shop Conversations
Coffee Shop Conversations will resume on Wedn esday, August 24th, beginning with 6A and coffee_table.jpg  6B. Watch your email for details.
 Drop off & Pick-Up 
In the past year it has become difficult for our neighbors to the west, CarLife and Chase Bank, to conduct business during drop off and pick up times due to our families dropping off and picking up in their parking lots. In August CarLife will begin enforcing trespassing with police support. 
 
In order to ensure student safety and our relationship with our neighbors, we will not allow students to cross the parking lot from the west. Please use the Arete parking lot traffic flow to drop your students off on the east side of the building. 
 
We are continuing to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the traffic flow to get you on and off the lot in a safe and timely manner. 

Friday, August 19,  2016
In This Issue 
Club Info
Varsity  Football

    
Dates to Remember
Aug 29 - 9th & 10th Into College Counseling
Sept 6 - MS Cirriculum Night
Sept 13 - HS Cirriculum Night
Sept 15 - School Pictures


Arete Preparatory Academy
4525 E. Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-4233

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