Polar Bear Express
Updates for the Week of November 11
Compass Rose Academy
CRA Polar Bears do what's...
- Respect
- Ingenuity
- Grit
- Honesty
- Teamwork
Email: info@compassrosesa.org
Website: https://www.compassrosepublicschools.org/
Location: 8005 Outer Circle Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-540-9265
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassRoseSA/
🚎 New Bus Stop 🚎
First Student Bus
The South Park Mall stop will be moved to Grosvenor Blvd., right behind the Mayan Palace movie theater.
The new stop will begin on Monday, 11/11/2019. Pick-up and drop off times will remain the same.
- Pick-up: 6:59 am
- Drop-off: 4:45 p.m.
Compass Rose Academics
Polar Bears of the Week
6th grade: Graciela Vazquez-De La Torre
7th grade: Ethan Uriegas Reyes
8th grade: Chase Lugo
9th grade: Rudy Lopez
Weekly Advisory Restorative Circle Question
Think of a time that you took something or someone for granted, what would you do differently?
We encourage you to revisit this conversation at home to learn more about your scholar's experiences.
Bi-weekly Assessments
Saturday School for AP Human Geography
Advanced Placement Information
Compass Rose will pay for any student who wishes to take the AP exam(s) in May. Students must return their signed contract and be enrolled in the AP course through the College Board website to be eligible for testing.
2019-2020 AP Course Offerings
AP Human Geography (full school year)
AP Psychology (spring semester)
Contracts are past due to Dr. Chambers. Please see the file at the end of the newsletter for downloading if your scholar did not bring their copy home. The final deadline is Friday, November 8th.
Grade Update Schedule & RIGHT Reports
Grades will not be updated weekly. The dates on the table below reflect the frequency. Additionally, you will find the number of grades that will be updated each time.
Ask your scholar about their RIGHT Report today! Weekly progress reports go home every Thursday afternoon. RIGHT reports do not have to be signed or returned to the school. These are strictly for your information.
TxEIS Ascender Parent Portal
Last week, your scholars received individual letters introducing our new Parent Portal. The portal will allow you to check your child's assignments in each class. You will be able to see the title of the assignment, whether it was classwork or an assessment, and your scholar's grade on it. This gives you more specific information regarding their progress and/or makeup assignments. You may also review your child(ren)'s attendance information in the portal.
Please ask your child for the letter they received on Tuesday. It includes the unique access code(s) you will need to link their grades to your parent account. The official link to our portal is https://txeis20.txeis.net/ParentPortal/login?distid=015838. You may also click the Login button below. Select "Create Account" and follow the directions. Again, you will need the access code to see your child's grades.
Compass Rose Extracurriculars
Homecoming Committee Information
Homecoming Week Details
Monday (11/11)- Meme Day: Represent your favorite (school appropriate) meme on this day!
Tuesday (11/12)- Twin Day: Match with your best friend on this day! (School appropriate attire)
Wednesday (11/13)- Walt Disney Day: Dress as your favorite Disney character!
Thursday (11/14)- Throwback to the 90s Day
Friday (11/15)- Blue Out: Come to school wearing all blue to show your school spirit! (No Bandanas Allowed)
Dance: November 15 6-8 p.m.
Theme: Alice in Wonderland
Tickets: Pre-Sale Tickets for singles are $7. Pre-Sale Tickets for couples are $10. $10 at the door.
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun! Please feel free to ask any 9th-grade teacher for more information.
Homecoming Volunteers, Chaperones, and Donations Welcome!
Are you interested in donating snacks, supplies, decorations, etc. to the homecoming extravaganza?
Please contact Ms. Trevino at ttrevino@compassrosesa.org for more information!
Yearbook Photo Submissions!
All photos for consideration can be submitted to Ms. Sumnani at ksumnani@compassrosesa.org
Mariachi Band Practice
- 6th, 7th, & 8th grade--3:30-5:30 p.m.
- 9th grade--4:00-5:30 p.m.
Every Friday
- 6th, 7th, & 8th grade--1:00-3:00 p.m.
- 9th grade--2:00-3:00 p.m.
Scholars must be picked up on time; transportation is not provided. Scholars must bring their Mariachi binder to every practice. Scholars must attend each practice to be included on the roster.
Mariachi Program Parent Meeting
Thursday, Nov 14, 2019, 05:00 PM
Compass Rose Academy, Outer Circle Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
8th/9th Grade Field Trip to Houston
NOTE: Starting November 4th, any students who have received an L3 or higher, more than three L2s, or have more than two unexcused absences will be unable to attend. Letters and permission slips were sent home on Monday. Payment and permission slips are due by Friday, November 22nd. This is a HARD DEADLINE. For a copy of both communications, please refer to the attachments at the bottom of this newsletter.
Compass Rose Basketball Tryouts
- 6th & 7th Grade Boys- Nov. 11th & 12th - 4:15pm-5:30pm
- 6th & 7th Grade Girls- Nov. 13th & 14th - 4:15pm-5:30pm
- 8th & 9th Grade Boys- Nov. 18th & 19th - 4:15pm-5:30pm
- 8th & 9th Grade Girls- Nov. 20th & 21st - 4:15pm-5:30pm
*All tryouts will be located at Harvey Najim YMCA located on 3100 Roosevelt San Antonio, TX 78214
*Parents will be responsible for transportation to practice & games
*Have questions, call Mr. Mora @ 210-389-2589
After School Polar Bear Care
See the attached flyer.
Food Drive
Which grade level will donate the most? Join us in a friendly competition focused on giving back to our community.
Non-perishable Food Item Examples
- Canned Meats
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly (no glass)
- Canned or Dry Soups
- Tea Bags
- Coffee (ground no beans)
- Packaged Pasta (Macaroni & Cheese, etc.)
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Pasta (Spaghetti “O’s”)
- Hot and Cold Cereals
- Rice
- Cake Mixes
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
- Powdered Milk
- Juice Boxes
- Canned Juices
- Canned Beans
- Canned Gravy
- Sugar
- Granola Bars
- Cereal Bars
Upcoming Events...
Friday, November 15
- Homecoming Dance
Tuesday, November 19
- Town Hall Meeting
Friday, November 22
- Thanksgiving Family Lunch Day
Monday-Friday, November 25-29
- Thanksgiving Break
You can now find our weekly newsletters on the Compass Rose website under the ABOUT tab!
Have questions?
Front Office - frontoffice@compassrosesa.org
Student Supports (Special Education, ESL, 504) - studentsupports@compassrosesa.org