Monday Morning Update
Options Program - November 11, 2019
Compass Charter Schools is closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day. Veteran’s Day, not to be confused with Memorial Day, celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering those who died serving our country.
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day. Weeks led the first national celebration in 1947 in Alabama and annually until his death in 1985. President Reagan honored Weeks at the White House with the Presidential Citizenship Medal in 1982 as the driving force for the national holiday. Elizabeth Dole, who prepared the briefing for President Reagan, determined Weeks as the “Father of Veterans Day.”
COMPASS & OPTIONS SCHOOL NEWS
ASSESSMENTS ~ As a kind reminder, CAASPP state testing will be held from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 10, 2020. Please see the table below to determine if your scholar needs to participate in state testing:
CAASPP consists of English Language Arts and mathematics, and the science test (CAST). If you have any questions, please contact your scholar’s homeroom teacher, or Assessment Coordinator Beth Sneyd at bsneyd@compasscharters.org.
AVID ~ AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a program that supports scholar academic achievement school-wide. Compass is a proud AVID school that provides multiple supports including the AVID Elective course, instructional strategies, and engagement opportunities such as the Poly Challenge, Scholar Leadership Conferences, and AVID Tutorial sessions. The AVID Elective is especially helpful in teaching fundamental academic skills and supporting scholars in all of their courses, which can be very helpful for AP and concurrent enrollment. For more information about our AVID program, please contact Jason Bee, AVID Program Coordinator, at jbee@compasscharters.org.
CCS NAMES THEIR OCTOBER 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:
CCS of Los Angeles
Options Elementary School: Gemma B.
Options Middle School: Micah A.
Options High School: Arion A.
CCS of San Diego
Options Elementary School: Kevin P.
Options Middle School: Lidia M.
Options High School: Madison A.
CCS of Yolo
Options Elementary School: Lucas M.
Options Middle School: Julius G.
Options High School: Ava G.
DONATE TO COMPASS: AMAZON SMILE ~ Did you know your purchases can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to Compass Charter Schools when you do your holiday shopping at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-3643984.
ENERGY BUS TIP OF THE WEEK ~ It’s the season to give thanks! Thank a family member or a friend today for everything they do for you on a daily basis. Thank them for even the small things that usually go unnoticed!
LEARNING COACH ACADEMY ~ Sign up today to join our first Learning Coach Academy! Our Learning Coach Academy is full of information designed to help learning coaches be more comfortable, confident and supported all within a virtual setting. Learning Coaches who complete 10 Academy Sessions and actively participate in the Learning Coach Academy Support Group are provided with certificates to acknowledge the time and effort put forth to complete the requirements of the Learning Coach Academy. Please fill out this form by next Friday, November 22 to indicate your interest to be included in future communications about Learning Coach Academy trainings and discussions!
OCLC ~ Interested in learning more about our learning center in Santa Ana? Families are invited to take a tour of our learning center this Thursday, November 14 from 9:30 am-10:30 am. Contact Linda Larson at llarson@compasscharters.org for more details.
VENDOR NEWS
Northern California
Alameda County
Onstage Kids 'N Dance 'N Theater Arts LLC. (Oakland)
Southern California
Riverside County
Firestorm Freerunning Galaxy (Moreno Valley)
Online
Temecula Valley Driving School
COUNSELING SERVICES
FEATURED COUNSELING SERVICES LESSON
CCS Cafe: GIVING BACK - COMMUNITY SERVICE & THE CCS SAMARITAN AWARD
Next Tuesday, November 19 from 12:00-1:00 pm our middle and high school scholars are invited to join Ms. Olson to learn why community service is important for scholars, and how they can get started. Scholars will also learn more about the CCS Samaritan Award, which celebrates scholars who participate in at least 50 hours of community service during the school year.
FEATURED SCHOLARSHIP
Edison Scholars Program
Deadline: Monday, December 16
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: Thirty $40,000 scholarships
Applicants must live in SCE's service territory and plan to be a full-time undergraduate college freshman majoring in a STEM field in fall 2020. Eligible scholars must be a high school senior, have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Scholars from underserved communities and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible for the Edison Scholars Program.
Learn more about the Edison Scholars Program
Enjoy a detailed list of Fall 2019 helpful college and career planning resources for middle and high school scholars.
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLAR SERVICES
FEATURED WEBINAR ~ Voice Devices and Beyond in the Classroom: Our learning coaches are invited to join this webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12 at 1pm to learn more about technologies that cater to more learning styles. Audio and voice technologies allow scholars to access and engage with a “computer” in a conversational, human-like way. Immersive reality allows children to learn via sights and sounds. Seeing, hearing, and experiencing educational material brings it to life in a new way, allowing for either an individual or communal learning experience.
FEATURED ARTICLE ~ Inside Your Teen’s ADHD Mind:“Adolescent boys with ADHD are their own worst enemies because they refuse to ask for help.” Our learning coaches are invited to read this article to learn more about ways to help their teenage son recognize his strengths, take responsibility, and succeed in high school.
FIELD TRIPS & EVENTS
Upcoming Engagement Event Registration Deadlines
*Note deadlines may be several days prior to the actual event*
Tuesday, November 12 - Virtual Scholar Talent Show Auditions Due
Thursday, November 14 - Virtual Scholar Workshop: Scholar Talent Show (November 14 Event)
Friday, November 15 - Deadline to apply for CCS National Honor Society
Friday, November 15 - (SD) Habitat for Humanity (November 20 Event)
Friday, November 15 - (LA) Aquarium of the Pacific (December 6 Event)
Friday, November 15 - (LA) AVID Student Leadership Conference (December 7 Event)
Thursday, November 21 - Virtual Scholar Workshop - Investigating the First Thanksgiving (November 21 Event)
Friday, November 22 - Last day to enter the Acts of Kindness Bingo Contest
Friday, November 22 - Last day to fill out Learning Coach Academy Interest Survey
Friday, November 22 - (CC) Jelly Belly Factory Tour (December 9 Event)
Friday, November 22 - (KE) Bakersfield Museum of Art (December 13 Event)
Friday, November 22 - (RV) Pennypickle's Workshop (December 18 Event)
Friday, November 22 - (LA) Getty Center (January 10 Event)
HOW TO REGISTER
*Note RSVP'ing on ParentSquare is not registering to attend the event*
· Click on “Calendar” within ParentSquare
· Locate the calendar item that corresponds with the event that you’d like to attend
· Read all details and follow “Instructions to Register Scholars & Guests”
ENGAGEMENT NEWS
CONTEST SPOTLIGHT ~ Participate today in our Acts of Kindness Bingo Contest! November is a great time to be thankful and show gratitude. Spread kindness and make someone's day with Acts of Kindness Bingo! Everyone can participate in this contest and submissions must be received by next Friday, November 22.
COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT ~ Earn volunteer hours at the San Diego Habitat for Humanity ReStore next Wednesday, November 20! Scholars will interact with future Habitat homeowners and assist with tasks throughout the store including working with merchandise, stocking store shelves, customer service, and more! Scholars must be 14 years or older to participate in this community service event. Sign ups are currently open and close this Friday, November 15.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT ~ Join us on a self-guided tour through the Aquarium of the Pacific on Friday, December 6! Scholars will discover and learn about the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants, leaving them with a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship. Sign ups are currently open and close this Friday, November 15.
CLUB SPOTLIGHT ~ The Arts & Crafts club is for artists in grades TK to 6! It’s the place for scholars to showcase their art and inspire each other with new ideas. Club members pick the activities they want to share and discuss. We welcome scholars in grades TK to 6 to join this awesome community of artists today! To learn more about this club or any of our other Scholar Clubs, please visit the “Parents & Scholars” section of our CCS website.
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
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