Monday Morning Update
Options Program - December 17, 2018
Compass Family,
During this upcoming holiday season, we hope you are taking some time to laugh, smile and embrace the present! As a friendly reminder, our teachers are off from Monday, December 24 until Friday, January 4, the same time as our scholars.
Please also note that all Compass Charter Schools offices will be closed from December 24 through January 4, 2019. If you would like to continue working on your courses over Winter Break or need any additional support, use this list of helpful online resources, which can also be found on our Parents / Scholars Resource Page.
On behalf of the entire Compass Charter Schools family, we wish you a Happy Holidays, a Happy New Year, and a relaxing, and family‐filled vacation. Please rest, spend time together, play games, laugh, and eat the occasional sugary treat. We look forward to seeing you back on Monday, January 7, 2019!
COMPASS & OPTIONS SCHOOL NEWS
ART & POETRY CONTEST ~ Scholars are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the Coastal Art & Poetry Contest, presented by the California Coastal Commission. Up to ten winners will be selected to win $100 gift certificates to an art supply store (for artists, courtesy of Blick Art Materials) or book store (for poets).
Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2019 to be eligible for the upcoming contest.
BLOG ~ It’s often a heartbreaking experience when parents watch their child feel discouraged or overwhelmed. This week on the blog, check out 5 Tips to Help Scholars Who May Feel Discouraged.
CCS NAMES THEIR NOVEMBER SCHOLARS OF THE MONTH ~ We are proud of our scholars and use the Scholar of the Month program to recognize their accomplishments. Join us in congratulating our award-winning scholars:
Options: Natasha Bravo
END OF LEARNING PERIOD 4 ~ As noted in last week’s MMU, LP5 ended last week. Please make sure your activity logs for December so far have been completed and the necessary work samples have been uploaded. Reach out to your EF if you have any questions.
ENERGY BUS ~ "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." Dennis P. Kimbro. Also, don’t forget to check out this week’s Make a Difference Monday Message from the Energy Bus, provided by J.J. Lewis, our Superintendent & CEO!!
WINTER BREAK ~ Our 1st semester of classes is coming to a close, which means Winter Break is almost here! Please be sure that you complete this week’s activity logs in ParentSquare on Friday before break begins. As a reminder, our academic team will also be out on Winter Break at the same time as our scholars.
VIRTUAL HOMESCHOOLING CONFERENCE ~ Kristy Smith, Director of Options Learning, will be a speaker at the Mid Year Switch Homeschool Virtual Conference on Wednesday, January 8, 2019. Interested in attending? Homeschooling for Success has extended an offer to our families and friends for 50% admission ($14.50) with coupon code Compass.
NAVIGATORS' NEWS
GEOGRAPHY BEE ~ All 4 - 8 grade scholars are welcome to join us for our annual Geography Bee on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 1:15 to 2:30 pm. Check-in time is 1 pm for all non-OCLC scholars. Registration will open soon, so please stay tuned for more details!
SPELLING BEE ~ We will be hosting the SCRIPPS National Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 10:45 am. Scholars in grades K-8 are welcome to participate. This Friday, December 21, is the deadline to register for all non-OCLC scholars to RSVP.
VENDOR RELATIONS
Lighthouse Players, located in Vista, is a new vendor with us this year. They are an ensemble of professional artists with a passion for equipping the next generation in the arts while also producing cabarets and musicals to raise funds for arts education. They use their skills and passion to train scholars of all ages in visual and performing arts. If you are in the North San Diego County area and your child is interested in acting classes, look no further than Lighthouse Players! Performance classes are offered for actors in grades K-12, and scholars learn to act, sing, and dance. Lighthouse Players also offers a Visual and Performing Arts enrichment class for homeschoolers in which scholars learn about visual design by drawing and painting. Check out their website here and their most recent flyer. They are accepting enrollment for the Winter production of Wizard of Oz until 12/18, so don’t delay!
With a focus on helping scholars learn to their potential, Gander Publishing produces resources based on the theory of cognition. The sensory-cognitive programs are best suited for scholars with learning challenges as well as advanced learners. The products available through Gander Publishing help children to visualize and verbalize concepts, including math, comprehension, reading, and spelling. In addition, Gander Publishing also has assessments available to help you monitor your scholar’s progress. Feel free to poke around Gander Publishing’s website for more information.
COUNSELING SERVICES
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
Juniors, if you are planning to apply to a 4-year university, you may need to take the ACT or SAT standardized exams to meet college entrance requirements. Please note the following ACT and SAT testing dates and registration deadlines. We recommend contacting the colleges you are interested in applying to for additional information. Contact Mataya Olson, College & Career Readiness Counselor, for support at molson@compasscharters.org.
Upcoming ACT Test
Test Date: February 9, 2019
Registration Deadline: January 11, 2019
You can find more information about the ACT at www.act.org
Upcoming SAT Test
Test Date: March 9, 2019
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2019
You can find more information about the SAT at www.collegeboard.org.
ATTENTION SENIORS!
Seniors, make sure that you continue to check your emails for any college-related information. Some colleges may reach out to you to request more information during this time. If this information is not received, it could affect your admission status. Also, check your spam to assure that none of the college-related information is being missed!
I CAN AFFORD COLLEGE “SNAPS FOR COLLEGE CASH” SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: December 30, 2018
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: One $5,000 grand prize winner, several smaller prizes available
Do you need money to help pay for community college? Take a selfie and post about how you spend college cash to enter the “Snaps for College Cash” sweepstakes! One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship. There are weekly prizes, too.
Get more information and enter at icanaffordcollege.com
WEEKLY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) SPOTLIGHT ~ Labeling and stereotyping ourselves and people around us can have extremely negative effects. Watch this short video to learn about how you can learn to recognize stereotypes, and what you can do to break or challenge them.
Enjoy a detailed list of Fall 2018 helpful college and career planning resources for middle and high school scholars.
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLAR SERVICES
FEATURED SITE ~ The US Department of Education website has many offerings to look into to assist with the transition from high school to college life.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit our ParentSquare Calendar for more information on our upcoming events.
Compass Charter Schools
Email: info@compasscharters.org
Website: www.compasscharters.org
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Phone: 855-937-4227
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