Weekly News Update
OUR TAX CREDIT DRIVE HAS ENDED!!
Thanks to all of our generous and supportive families for making this one of the most successful drives ever.  Together we raised $97,777, which will make up for half of our 2016-2017 extra-curricular budget.
 
MARCH MADNESS RECAP
  A special congratulations to section 12C for having 80% participation!   They were awarded a Bosa Donut Party, as were sections 6C and 7D for their hard work in bringing in 9 extra tax credits. Way to go!

Free Money for our School!  
Did you know that you can double or even triple your Community Investment and Tax Credit donations to Arete Prep? Many companies will match your donations to our school through their Corporate Gift Matching Programs.  Here's how to get started:  
  • Click on this link
  • Choose the "Matching Gifts" tab and enter the name of your company in the box.
  • Hit submit to find out if your company offers a Corporate Matching Gifts Program.
  • If so, please submit the appropriate paperwork to your Human Resources department. Please contact Michele Wilson at [email protected]
    or 480-299-7785 with any questions.
  A matched gift is an easy way to increase the impact of your donations to Arete Prep without any additional cost to you. Your support provides our faculty and students with the resources they need to learn and thrive. 
Thank you!
Amazon Smiles for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8. When you shop at smile.amazon.com
Amazon will donate to Arete Preparatory Academy.

AmazonSmile Mother's Day Link
Senior Thesis Oral Defenses
Please come support our Senior students. 
Click HERE for the week of April 25th.
Senior Defenses will run from 3:45-4:45pm. 
Coffee Conversations
 - 8th Grade - 
Ms. Gillingham would like to meet with you, and we welcome you to see Arete's beautiful new library! 

Please click HERE to see the newly added dates.
Robin Hood Performance!
Come join us for an enchanting evening in Sherwood Forest!  The spring performances of Robin Hood will be held on

Friday, April 29th  &
Saturday, April 30th
6:30pm in the courtyard

Every grade level is represented in our cast, and a good time is sure to be had by all.  
PSO
April Showers Are Here! Show Your Appreciation to Our Teachers!
   
During the last week of April, and first week of May, you can show your thanks and support by bringing a monetary gift of any value to the front office. Thank you!

Help Still Needed!
We are still in need of some parent support to show our teachers appreciation for all that they do. If you can help, please contact Meg Zajdzinski at [email protected] 

Want to Be More Aware of PSO Info? 
Follow the PSO blog! http://aretepreppso.blogspot.com/ 
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College Corner

Princeton Review SAT Class
Princeton Review is offering an SAT Review class in preparation for the June SAT at a discounted rate for Arete students.T he class will be held at Princeton Review's Tempe location.  Please see the attached  flyer  for additional details and registration information.

April 28th Financial Aid Presentation - Canceled
This event has been canceled. Please contact Ms. Hager if you have any questions.
College Testing
SAT:  May 7, Jun 4 
ACT: Jun 11
Friday, April 22,  2016
In This Issue 
Tax Credit Drive Ended
March Madness Recap
Free Money For Our School
Amazon Smiles - Mother's Day
Senior Thesis Oral Defenses
Coffee Conversations
Robin Hood Performances
PSO
College Corner
    
Dates to Remember
Apr 27 Coffee  Conversations - 8th Grade
Apr 28 Mentor Life Night
Apr 29 April Break/NO SCHOOL
Apr 29, 30 Robin Hood
May 3 Poetry/Studio Art Night - 9th Grade
May 5 Senior Dinner
 

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

Office Manager:
Nancy Harris
[email protected]