Monday Morning Update
Online Program ~ January 14, 2019
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
COMPASS SCHOOL NEWS
CCS NEWS ~ CCS announced last Friday that Airis Yeung, a 7th grade scholar from La Verne, has been awarded 1st place in the MY HERO International Film Festival. Read the full press release!
ENERGY BUS ~ Energy Bus tip of the week: remember this when negative thoughts start getting the best of you: Positive Mind= Positive Vibes Positive Life! Also, don’t forget to check out this week’s Make a Difference Monday Message from the Energy Bus.
PHOTO CONTEST ~ San Diego Family is looking for six SUPERSTAR children ages 2-11 and one multiples combo to appear on the cover of a future issue of San Diego Family Magazine! Click here for more information.
K-8 SCHOOL NEWS
ELEMENTARY ENVIRONMENT FUN ~ Join Ms. Kenbeek in her Virtual Classroom tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15 at 10 am for a super fun lesson on environmentally friendly cars!
MISS D.’S SUCCESS TIP OF THE WEEK ~ Beat the post-holiday blues by developing a productive routine this week! Make short-term goals with your scholar each day and find creative ways to celebrate every success!
MLK DAY ~ Join Ms. Hooper in her Virtual Classroom this Thursday, January 17 at 9 am to learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. and why we celebrate him in January with MLK Day!
TEST PREP ~ Sixth and Eighth graders are invited to join Ms. Angelo in her Virtual Classroom tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15 at 11:00 am and Wednesday, January 16 at 1 pm to learn testing strategies as they prepare for semester one finals!
ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
AVID ~ Time management is an important skill for any scholar to master, and especially important for independent study programs. As scholars and learning coaches prepare to finish the first semester and plan ahead for semester two, use this resource to reflect on how time is being budgeted. This is also a great time of year to make any adjustments to ensure a successful end of semester one, and your scholar is set up for success in semester two.
LEARNING LABS ~ As the semester starts to come to an end, learning labs will be a crucial component to help scholars prepare for finals and final projects. Contact your teacher for learning lab days and time or check your calendar on your dashboard.
COUNSELING SERVICES
College Fairs Online invites our scholars to a free virtual college fair for the western region of the United States! This fair is scheduled for Monday, January 28 through Saturday, February 2. Scholars can log on any time during this week and get information from many colleges. There is a question and answer section for the scholars to get answers directly from college representatives. If you are interested, please go to www.collegefairsonline.com and click on the students tab to register ASAP; you will receive an email the day before the fair starts.
The San Diego Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 5, 2019 (2:00 p.m.)
Available to: High school seniors who are San Diego County Residents.
Award Amount: Varies
A variety of scholarship opportunities are available for San Diego County residents pursuing a higher education locally and nationally
Learn more information about the San Diego Foundation Scholarship.
Bank of America Student Leader Internship Opportunity
As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs. To become a Student Leader, you must:
Currently be a junior or senior in high school
Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week
Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2019
Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (July 8 - July 13, 2019) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)
Be a student in good standing at your school
Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator.
Deadline: February 1, 2019
Learn more about the Bank of America Student Leader Internship Opportunity.
Enjoy a detailed list of Spring 2019 helpful college and career planning resources for middle and high school scholars.
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLAR SERVICES
FEATURED WEBINAR ~ The Wonderful World of Words: Help Struggling Readers Connect with the World of Words and Reading. In this edWebinar this Thursday, January 17 at 11 am, the following information will be shared to help restore the connection between words and struggling readers: why reading is so hard for struggling readers; the importance of word exposure and what it means for lifelong success; when to use words at a student’s decoding level and when to use words at their cognitive level; and how to bring the right words to scholars that inspire continued learning. Register here.
FEATURED ARTICLE ~ Have you heard the term “Executive Functioning” brought up at an IEP meeting? This article will shed some light about what it means in more detail.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit our ParentSquare Calendar for more information on our upcoming events.
Compass Charter Schools
- Ashley Daugherty, Online K-8 Coordinator, at adaugherty@compasscharters.org.
- Janae Smith, Online High School Coordinator, at jsmith@compasscharters.org.
- Erin Smith, Director of Online Learning, at esmith@compasscharters.org.
Email: info@compasscharters.org
Website: www.compasscharters.org
Location: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Phone: 855-937-4227
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassCS/
Twitter: @CompassCS