Monday Morning Update
Online Program ~ October 28, 2019
COMPASS SCHOOL NEWS
ASSESSMENTS: PREPARING FOR CAASPP ~ It’s never too early to start test preparation for CAASPP state testing, which will be held starting Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 10. To help scholars prepare for state testing, we are sharing a few test-taking strategies. Practice and training tests are available for scholars or they can use this scholar guide for support. Scholars can use the practice tests to learn about the testing interface, practice using the tools available, and experience the types of questions they may encounter on the assessments. We will continue to share new strategies as we get closer to state testing in the spring.
AVID POLY CHALLENGE ~ We are currently recruiting scholars for the AVID Poly Challenge. The Poly Challenge is a weekly team competition where scholars in grades K-12 engage in creative problem solving and computational thinking to win prizes. Each week teams have a new chance to win a $250 gift card to the AVID eStore. Interested scholars will need to contact Mr. Jason Bee, AVID Coordinator, at jbee@compasscharters.org by Monday, December 9 to participate!
BLOG: BULLYING PREVENTION ~ October is National Bullying Prevention Month and we’re recognizing the important campaign by sharing a few important signs of bullying that parents should be aware of to help keep their children safe.
ENERGY BUS TIP OF THE WEEK ~ Take a moment this week to write a letter to a friend or relative you miss.
ONLINE HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHT ~ Activity Logs: The learning coach and scholar must ensure that activity logs are accurate, marking activity each day in the relevant subject areas. Activities may include virtual classes, outside classes, lessons at home, field trips, etc. This log is a mandatory requirement and must be updated weekly.
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL ~ Our first Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year is this Friday, November 1 at 3 pm. Have a suggestion you’d like the PAC to consider? Submit your suggestion(s) in our Virtual Suggestion Box!
SCHOLAR ID BADGES ~ We are once again providing Scholar ID badges to our scholars. If you have not done so already, and if you would like a Scholar ID, please submit your scholars’ photo in the Community section of your scholar’s Parent Scholar Portal (see reference sheet for instructions). Once the photo has been reviewed by our staff, it will either be approved or denied. Once the photo has been approved, please allow four to six weeks for processing.
WRITER’S WORKSHOP ~ Our middle school scholars are invited to join us for the final sessions of our Personal Narrative Writer’s Workshops. Scholars in grades 6-8 are invited to join us this Wednesday, October 30 at 11 am. You can access the recordings of our previous sessions on our Compass YouTube channel!
Weekly Photo Gallery
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World Travel
K-8 SCHOOL NEWS
ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE ~ Don’t forget to join us this Thursday, October 31 at 10 am for our annual Elementary Virtual Halloween Parade! Please make sure your scholar is dressed in a school-appropriate costume and ready to share! To join the fun, click THIS LINK!
ELEMENTARY WEBSITE ~ Visit our K-5 elementary website to see what’s happening during this week’s elementary school learning labs!
MIDDLE SCHOOL HALLOWEEN FUN ~ Our middle school teachers have some spooky, fun Halloween activities planned this week! Ms. Tatum will be having a costume contest, Ms. Lomeli will be doing a spooky short story writing lab, and more! Scholars should be sure to attend all of your learning labs this week to join the fun!
ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
ATTENDANCE COMPETITION WINNERS ~ Congratulations! The winner of our “Fall” into learning labs is Ms. Woodley’s chemistry class. Scholars in Ms. Woodley’s chemistry class will receive a prize to use on a class assignment. Second place goes to Ms. Woodley’s algebra 2 class and third place goes to Mr. Spink’s biology class.
CAASPP WRITING PREP ~ Starting in November, our 11-grade scholars are invited to join Mrs. Shabaglian’s English 11 learning lab each week to prepare for the writing portion of the CAASPP state test scheduled this spring. It's never too early to work on your writing skills so you can show them off during state testing.
COUNSELING SERVICES
NOVEMBER SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) LESSON
Our scholars in grades 4-12 are invited to join our next Social Emotional Learning (SEL) session focused on mindfulness next Tuesday, November 5 from 12- 12:30 pm. Scholars will learn about the meaning and benefits of mindfulness and techniques to implement mindfulness in their daily lives. Please encourage your scholar to join Ms. Bateman, Counselor, and Mrs. Wingate, Scholar Success Coordinator, to learn more about mindfulness.
COLLEGE APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD
The University of California (US) and California State University (CSU) application submission period opens this Friday, November 1 and closes on Saturday, November 30. If you have any questions about college applications, please reach out to Ms. Olson, College and Career Readiness Counselor, at molson@compasscharters.org.
UPCOMING COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
ACT Test - December 14, 2019
Registration Deadline: November 8, 2019
SAT Test - December 7, 2019
Registration Deadline: November 8, 2019
Seniors, please note this is the final testing date for your scores to be reported to colleges and universities for admission in Fall 2020.
Enjoy a detailed list of Fall 2019 helpful college and career planning resources for middle and high school scholars.
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLAR SERVICES
FEATURED ARTICLE ~ Why Is My Child So Angry and Defiant? An Overview of Oppositional Defiant Disorder: 40 percent of children with ADHD also develop oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), a condition marked by chronic aggression, frequent outbursts, and a tendency to argue, ignore requests, and engage in annoying behavior. Learning coaches are invited to read this article to learn more about their child’s defiant behavior.
FEATURED WEBINAR ~ New Insights for Building Disability Pride and Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: Our learning coaches are invited to watch this on-demand webinar to learn about the importance of a positive disability identify. Parents can learn new ways to help build connections with their child to build on their assets.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Engagement Event Registration Deadlines
*Note deadlines may be several days prior to the actual event*
Friday, November 1 – (SB) Riley's Farm (November 12 Event)
Friday, November 1 - (SA) Sacramento Ballet Nutcracker Performance(December 12 Event)
Friday, November 1 - (LA) VT Ranch (December 16 Event)
Friday, November 8 - Scholar Clubs Interest Survey Due
Friday, November 8 - (SO) A Very Electric Christmas (December 2 Event)
Friday, November 8 - (SD) Petco Park Tour (December 2 Event)
Friday, November 8 - (OC) Environmental Nature Center (December 4 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”
EVENT SPOTLIGHT ~ Learn about the history of the Gold Rush where gold was first discovered in California at VT Ranch! Join us on Monday, December 16 as we explore VT Ranch and learn first hand about all the history in Santa Clarita! Registration is open now and closes on Friday, November 1. Click here to learn more!
ENGAGEMENT NEWS
SCHOLAR CLUB SPOTLIGHT ~ We had a great time at our Virtual Scholar Clubs Kick-Off last week! Those who were unable to join us can watch a recording of the session. To sign up for our scholar clubs, please complete this survey by next Friday, November 8.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ~ Are you in grades 10-12 with strong grades? Have you completed at least a full semester at Compass? Are you interested in community service, scholastics, leadership, and character? If you answered yes, you might be interested in our National Honor Society and be eligible to apply and join. Encourage your scholar to learn more about our eligibility requirements and apply to join the National Honor Society!
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.
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