Monday Morning Update
Options Program - September 16, 2019
COMPASS & OPTIONS SCHOOL NEWS
ADVENTURE TO LEARNING ~ We are proud to introduce a new partnership program for our scholars, Adventure to Learning! Families will receive full access to their content library, including their full-length Adventure Videos. Learn more and register for your access to this new program today!
ASSESSMENTS
Istation: To log into the Istation Parent Portal, navigate to secure.istation.com and use your scholar’s username and password for Istation. Additional resources for our learning coaches include the Parent Portal and Parent Portal 2.0 that can help you navigate the reports and resources in Istation. Also, more information about the Edgenuity Parent Portal is coming soon!
BLOG ~ September is Attendance Awareness Month, and chronic absenteeism is a serious challenge that many children face. Read our latest blog for six important facts about chronic absence and how scholars can avoid it.
DEWEY AWARDS 2019 ~ Scholars, has a teacher at Compass had a positive impact on your life? If so, you’re invited to submit a story about the teacher that’s had a positive impact on your life for the 2019 Dewey Awards. If selected as the winning story, you could help Compass earn a $1,000 charter school grant.
ENERGY BUS ~ Tip of the week: We know the first month of school can be crazy, but it can also be fun! Learning coaches can help their scholars try to keep a positive outlook and attitude through what we know is a challenging month!
LEARNING COACH SUPPORT SESSION ~ Thank you to all our families who were able to join us last week for our inaugural Learning Coach Support Session! The topic was “How to Prepare for a Successful School Year.” If you missed the session, or simply want to hear the presentation again, please visit our YouTube channel. And if you have any questions on this particular topic, please contact Lindsey Chalco-Paz, Scholar Success Coordinator, at lchalcopaz@compasscharters.org.
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ~ Yesterday, September 15, 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!
OPTIONS HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHT ~ Approved Vendors List - The list displays all the vendors currently approved by CCS. These vendors have gone through an enrollment and approval process to be on our list. For service vendors, we require them to complete an application form, provide proof of liability insurance, submit a W-9, and complete a fingerprint background check since they will be working with your children. The list is not static and, therefore, it is important to check it regularly for new vendors. New vendors will often be announced in our newsletters. The list can be found on our website here.
SCIENCE SATURDAYS ~ The Western Science Center in Hemet hosts Science Saturdays the first Saturday of each month at 10:30am during the school year. Our scholars are invited to attend these events to enjoy hands-on science activities.
NAVIGATORS' NEWS
OCLC TOUR ~ This Thursday, September 19, the Orange County Learning Center (OCLC) will have a tour from 9:30-10:30 am. If you know of a family that would love our Navigator community, please contact Linda Larson llarson@compasscharters.org to join the tour.
VENDOR NEWS
New Vendors in Northern California
Marin County:
- Rhythms Performing Arts
Napa County:
- Phil's Impromptu Piano School
Contra Costa County:
- Rebel Art School
- APEX Movement NorCal
- Mustang Corner Bookshop
- Early Elements Tutoring
Lake County:
- Kim's Dance Factory
New Vendors in Southern California
Riverside County:
- Backstreet Performing Arts
San Diego County:
- Art's in Motion
- Sylvan Learning Center - Chula Vista
San Bernardino County:
- TinkerSpace Inc.
- Huntington Music (Yucca Valley)
Orange County:
- Ms. Umana
Los Angeles County:
- Lynn Ann Hayes
COUNSELING SERVICES
NACAC PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE FAIRS ~ The NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Fairs, held only in the fall, are designed for scholars interested in studying the areas of music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design, and other related disciplines. Families are invited to attend the fairs to learn about educational opportunities, admission and financial aid requirements, portfolio days, auditions, and much more by visiting with admission representatives from college and university art programs, conservatories, festivals and other educational institutions with specialized programs in the visual and performing arts. Use the links below to register for the fair closest to you:
Thursday, September 19 - SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA
Saturday, September 21 - SAN DIEGO
Sunday, September 22 - LOS ANGELES
UPCOMING COLLEGE ENTRANCE/PREP EXAMS
2019 PSAT/NMSQT Test - Wednesday, October 16 and Saturday, October 19
Registration Deadline: Let Ms. Olson know as soon as possible if you are interested.
ACT Test - Saturday, October 26
Registration Deadline: September 20, 2019
SAT Test - Saturday, November 2
Registration Deadline: October 3, 2019
Enjoy a detailed list of Fall 2019 helpful college and career planning resources for middle and high school scholars.
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLAR SERVICES
FEATURED WEBINAR ~ The New Science of Learning: Effective Approaches for Older Students with Autism and Attention Disorders.: What does the latest brain research suggest about how we can individualize services, help scholars pay closer attention to oral instruction, develop self-regulation skills, complete assignments on time and meet their educational goals? Our learning coaches are invited to watch this webinar to get insights and practical advice about results-oriented practices for educating middle and high school scholars who have been diagnosed with these disorders.
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