Weekly News Update

Go ahead.....Make my day!!

The Challenge is still on and we need you! We have $30,000 on the table from an anonymous donor, and Arete keeps it all with one condition: We need 150 families, who have not donated to our Capital Campaign to make a donation of any amount. Thus far, we have 22 families who have stepped up to help us. This challenge is not about how much you donate, but that you donate! If you have not already given to our Capital Campaign,

go ahead...make my day by clicking HERE to make your donation online. You may also drop a check off at the school. Please reference "Capital Campaign" in the memo portion.

For families that donate $100 or more you will receive the new Arete Prep or Archway Arete sticker as a thank you. I am confident that between our two schools, we can add 130 donors to our list this weekend!

Your donation will help put us over the top of our goal and end the campaign early. Again, click HERE to make your donation.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Gratefully,

Michele Wilson

Director of Academy Giving

4 Week Rally!

Put on your rally caps and earn a chance to win prizes!

How it Works: Families will be eligible to win the prize of the week by making their tax credit donation or e-pledge for a future payment during each particular week (Saturday through Sunday). If your name is not drawn on week one, you will remain in the "hat".

Deadline 11/23/14, Wk 1: Receive a Complimentary Athletic Fee

Deadline 11/30/14, Wk 2: Suns Tickets for 4

Deadline 12/07/14, Wk 3: Spring Training game for your family

Deadline 12/14/14, Wk 4: $100 gift card

Remember: Pledges for a scheduled future payment will be eligible. If you have already donated, you are eligible as well beginning week 1. Drawings will be held Monday mornings and you will be notified by email; we will post the winners in the weekly newsletter.

80% Participation Reward

Any grade level that reaches 80% participation in the tax credit drive will receive an R & R weekend in January 17 - 20.

Tax Incentive +1 Credit

All families who donate their tax credit and refer a friend or family member to donate as well, will be entered at the end of the drive for a drawing to win an IPad Mini.

Confused about the giving campaigns at Arete? Check this out!

Congrats, Mr. Downing!

Baby Noah was born this week. He is a healthy 9 lbs, 5 oz and both mom and baby are doing fantastic.

Coffee Shop Conversations

Next week's Coffee Shop Conversation wraps up the conversations for the semester. Mr. Wagner will meet with the Seniors on Wednesday, November 26th, at 8:30 am. He looks forward to continuing the conversations after the break.

Hoodies Still for Sale!

Support your seniors!

Stay warm this winter with some style. All proceeds go toward the Senior trip.

Click HERE for order forms, drop it off at the front desk.

Science Field Trip Update!

Our first ever Great Hearts joint field trip for Life Science and Earth Science was fabulous! We traveled to Flagstaff, AZ for some hands-on earth science. About 35 people attended with students, parents, and siblings of Arete and Trivium Prep, and it was a ton of fun. Stay tuned for a chance to attend future trips!

Peer Tutoring

Arete Prep students (upper level) are now available to tutor your student in the subject areas of math, science, Latin and study skills. Email Alyssa Davis to facilitate a match for your student.

College Corner

College Visits

U.S. Naval Academy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 7:30 AM

Alumni Panel Discussion

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2:30 PM - Arete Prep Gym

All Arete Prep students and their parents are invited to listen to Arete Prep alumni discuss how their Great Hearts education prepared them for college. Alumni will do short presentations, followed by a question & answer session.

SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

Upcoming test dates: 12/6, 1/24, 3/14, 5/2 and 6/6

Deadline to register for December 6th test is November 24.

Visit http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-us-dates for a list of the subject tests and registration deadlines.

ACT Test Dates

Upcoming test dates: 2/7, 4/18 and 6/13

Visit http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

for deadlines and registration details.

Great Hearts Summer College Tour

All rising juniors and seniors are invited to participate in the 2015 Summer College Tour

Students will tour 10 campuses, attend information sessions and student panels, and enjoy meals on campus. Space is limited -first come, first serve basis. Registration Opens: January 5, 2015
www.greatheartaz.org/trans/collegetrip.html