Monday Morning Update
Options Program - September 17, 2018
A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement. - Bo Bennett
COMPASS & OPTIONS SCHOOL NEWS
ACTIVITY LOGS ~ Our learning coaches should be actively using ParentSquare to receive important school updates and complete our Weekly Activity Logs, which are emailed through ParentSquare every Friday! Please be sure to have your scholar’s log completed by the following Tuesday each week. If you have questions about Activity Logs or ParentSquare, please visit this post or reach out to your EF.
BLOG ~ 6 SIGNS OF SUICIDE TO MONITOR IN SCHOLARS: Last week we recognized National Suicide Prevention Week. It’s a sensitive topic, but we believe it’s important to have an open dialog to help both parents and scholars recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts and how to help those who may be at risk.
ENERGY BUS ~ We’re excited to share that Compass will continue to be an Energy Bus School this year! All of our scholars and families are invited to join our Energy Bus by checking out this week’s Make a Difference Monday message!
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ~ Last Saturday marked the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month! We are proud to celebrate Hispanic heritage and the positive impact it has on American culture including art, music, food and more. Did you know, Victor Ochoa, a Mexican-American invented the first model of a windmill!
SEESAW ~ Reminder that learning coaches need to use Seesaw to submit work samples to their EF each learning period. Please be sure to download the Seesaw apps -- both the CLASS app (used to share samples) and the FAMILY app (used to see all the submissions and EF feedback). Here is a video walkthrough of Seesaw to guide you. Please reach out to your EF for additional assistance.
VENDOR NEWS
2 CRAFTY MAMAS ~ Located in Fresno, 2 Crafty Mamas offers both in-person craft classes and monthly craft kits to do at home with your child. Classes give kids the opportunity to make personal creations and décor. Monthly kits are personalized with your child's name, favorite colors, and includes a craft and activity to keep them happy and busy.
BIXBY ~ Bixby Educational Events (BEE) has three new informational flyers to share with Compass families! First, if you are looking for a drop-off program, review the information here about Bixby’s Hive and Arts Teach two-day programs in Irvine. Second, if you have a scholar who loves to make and create, check out Bixby’s Urban STEAM program in Costa Mesa. Lastly, Bixby would like to share this flyer that provides an overview of their services.
LIVE ONLINE MATH ~ If you are looking for a little help teaching your scholar math this year, consider checking out Live Online Math! Live Online Math offers video-based teaching, tutoring, live online classes, and workshops. Classes offered are Pre-Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus. Review their flyer for more information.
COUNSELING SERVICES
FEATURED COUNSELING SERVICES PRESENTATION ~ High school scholars are invited to join us this Thursday, September 20 at 12 pm for a workshop called "Peer to Peer Respect". The information presented will explore real-life examples and tools on how to respond to harassing texts and/or social media messages. The sessions will be interactive and clearly define how to deal with harassing messages.
FREE CASH FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOPS ~ Starting on Monday, October 1 through Saturday, March 2, 2019, our high school scholars and families are invited to attend FREE Cash for College workshops across California. Scholars and families will receive assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications at these workshops.
COLLEGE CAREER READINESS PLANNING ~ Attending college fairs is an important step in the college research process. The NACAC Performing and Visual Arts Fair serves to connect scholars with a passion for the arts to relevant colleges and universities. The fairs are free and open to the public! Learn more and register:
San Diego College Fair on Saturday, September 22 from 1-3pm at the University of San Diego, Hahn University Center.
Los Angeles College Fair on Sunday, September 23 from 1-3 pm at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Ackerman Union
Enjoy a detailed list of Fall 2019 helpful college and career planning resources for middle and high school scholars.
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLAR SERVICES
SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR ~ Learning coaches are invited to join “Understanding and Supporting Students with Mental Health and Learning Disorders,” a webinar this Thursday, September 20 at 12 pm hosted by Dr. Cooley. The presentation will describe various mental health and learning disorders, clarify misunderstandings, and explains new or revised diagnoses. The session will feature important information about ADHD, dyslexia, autism, self-injury, trauma, and adverse childhood events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit our ParentSquare Calendar for more information on our upcoming events.
Compass Charter Schools
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