Compass Connections
October 9, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
- No School (Indigenous Peoples' Day)- Mon., October 10
- PSAT/NMSQT/PSAT 8/9 Testing Day (9th-11th grades)- Wed., October 12* --The school day begins at 7:20 a.m. and dismisses at approximately 11:45 a.m. Buses will depart EHS/NHS at 11:45.
- Compass Council- Thurs., October 13, 12:05-12:35 (Rm. 145)
- Culinary Club- Thurs., October 13, 12:05-12:35 (Rm.143)
- Yearbook- Thurs., October 13, 12:05-12:35 (Rm. 141)
- End of First Quarter- Fri., October 14
- First Responders Course Begins- Tues., October 18, 4:15-6:45 pm (Rm 141)
*All Compass students in grades 9-11 will take the PSAT exam at their home high school. Transportation will be provided, as needed, to and from home high schools for Compass students. IF YOUR STUDENT WILL NEED TRANSPORTATION ON WEDNESDAY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY, WHICH WAS ALSO EMAILED TO STUDENTS.
STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE THEIR LUNCH ORDER FOR THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE BOX ABOVE AND MAKING THEIR SELECTION BY 9:45 A.M. MONDAY MORNING.
EXTENDED STUDY FOR STUDENTS
While some students may have been invited by their teachers to attend Extended Study during Block D, this academic intervention is open to all students who may benefit. If you would like to register your student for Extended Study, please follow this link. Students who will not need district-provided transportation may begin attending Extended Study tomorrow. If students need district-provided transportation, parents should complete the registration form that was emailed and they will be notified by Mrs. Eutsler as soon as transportation is arranged.
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THE FALL STUDENT SHOWCASE WAS A SUCCESS!
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BIG HEARTS OF FOX VALLEY WEEK WILL BE CELEBRATED THROUGHOUT ST. CHARLES THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10TH-16TH!
Big Hearts of Fox Valley is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization making a difference in our own community by brightening the lives of D303 children affected by financial hardship at Christmas time and throughout the school year.
Please bring in a NEW unwrapped toy or board game to the Compass Academy Community Room during this week to show your support for D303 kids in need. Each school will be collecting these items for the annual Big Hearts Toy Drive. We also encourage you to wear RED on Friday to help raise awareness for Big Hearts of Fox Valley.
To learn more about Big Hearts of Fox Valley or to make a much needed donation, visit their website at bigheartsfv.org.
Thank you for helping to make holidays brighter, winters warmer, and every day easier for kids in need in D303.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS IN THE AREA? PLAN TO ATTEND PATHWAYS NIGHT AT COMPASS ACADEMY ON 10/25!
CITY OF ST. CHARLES JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM - AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT CAREERS OF INTEREST AND EARN CREDIT
Many Compass Academy students have already begun participating in job shadowing through this program, but we are hoping that even more students will participate in this fantastic opportunity throughout the year. In the city's career pathway job shadow program, Compass students can shadow people in many career fields, including engineering, communications, accounting, firefighting, government, law enforcement, construction, forestry, water management, and vehicle maintenance. Students who participate in job shadowing on Wednesdays, and then write reflections about their experiences, have the opportunity to earn credit for career exploration.
Interested students should print and complete the Registration Form and return it to Ms. Ohlson at Compass Academy. Students may also receive a paper copy of this form from Ms. Ohlson in her office.
ILLINOIS COUNCIL ON WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Illinois Council on Women and Girls invites young women in high school to apply to join the council’s Girls Committee. Participants will share about their experiences and perspectives to help make Illinois a place where all girls can thrive.
Chaired by Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, the Illinois Council on Women and Girls advises Governor JB Pritzker and the General Assembly on policy issues impacting women and girls in Illinois. Girls participating in the council will have the opportunity to make a difference in issues affecting their lives and the lives of their peers.
The council highly values diversity in its membership and seeks applicants with a range of geographic, racial, academic, and personal backgrounds. The application is open to all nonbinary and female-identifying youth residing in Illinois and in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades at the time of applying.
Applications to the Girls Committee are due by Oct. 23. Apply online here.
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING EVENTS
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Compass Academy
Email: sharon.stanley@d303.org
Website: https://compassacademy.d303.org/
Location: Compass Academy, South 9th Street, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: (331)228-3400
Twitter: @CompassD303