Polar Bear Express
Updates for the Week of November 18
Compass Rose Academy
CRA Polar Bears do what's...
- Respect
- Ingenuity
- Grit
- Honesty
- Teamwork
Email: info@compassrosesa.org
Website: https://www.compassrosepublicschools.org/
Location: 8005 Outer Circle Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-540-9265
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompassRoseSA/
🚎 New Bus Stop 🚎
First Student Bus
The South Park Mall stop will be moved to Grosvenor Blvd., right behind the Mayan Palace movie theater.
- Pick-up: 6:59 am
- Drop-off: 4:45 p.m.
November Perfect Attendance Contest - Nov. 13th - Nov. 20th
Students with perfect attendance from 11/13 to 11/20 will be entered into a grade level raffle to receive a $50 gift card!!! All students with perfect attendance will also receive a free dress day!!!
Parent Chaperones for Houston Trip
On Wednesday, November 20th, we are having a parent informational for our upcoming trip to Houston for our 8th and 9th graders. If you would like to volunteer as a chaperone or receive more information about the trip, please join us at 4:45 pm in the cafeteria. Hope to see you there!!
Compass Rose Academics
Polar Bears of the Week
6th grade: Britney Shaw
7th grade: Leila Medina
8th grade: Noah Gonzales
9th grade: Samantha Becerra
Weekly Advisory Restorative Circle Question
What or who are you thankful for?
We encourage you to revisit this conversation at home to learn more about your scholar's experiences.
Bi-weekly Assessments
Saturday School for AP Human Geography
Advanced Placement Information
Compass Rose will pay for any student who wishes to take the AP exam(s) in May. Students must return their signed contract and be enrolled in the AP course through the College Board website to be eligible for testing.
2019-2020 AP Course Offerings
AP Human Geography (full school year)
AP Psychology (spring semester)
The deadline to submit for ordering has passed. Any students who wish to order an AP exam or cancel an ordered exam is responsible for the College Board's $40 change fee.
Grade Update Schedule & RIGHT Reports
Grades will not be updated weekly. The dates on the table below reflect the frequency. Additionally, you will find the number of grades that will be updated each time.
Ask your scholar about their RIGHT Report today! Weekly progress reports go home every Thursday afternoon. RIGHT reports do not have to be signed or returned to the school. These are strictly for your information.
TxEIS Ascender Parent Portal
The portal will allow you to check your child's assignments in each class. You will be able to see the title of the assignment, whether it was classwork or an assessment, and your scholar's grade on it. This gives you more specific information regarding their progress and/or makeup assignments. You may also review your child(ren)'s attendance information in the portal.
Please ask your child for the letter they received, or contact Dr. Chambers at cchambers@compassrosesa.org for your unique ID information.
The official link to our portal is https://txeis20.txeis.net/ParentPortal/login?distid=015838. You may also click the Login button below. Select "Create Account" and follow the directions. Again, you will need the access code to see your child's grades.
Thanksgiving Break Packets
- 6th grade: Math and ELA
- 7th grade: Math, ELA, Writing
- 8th grade: Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies
- 9th grade: Algebra 1, ELA, AP Geo, Biology
English I (9th) - Poetry Anthology Projects
Compass Rose Extracurriculars
Homecoming Committee Information
Homecoming Week Details
Thursday (11/14)- Throwback to the 90s Day
Friday (11/15)- Blue Out: Come to school wearing all blue to show your school spirit! (No Bandanas Allowed)
Dance: November 15 6-8 p.m.
Theme: Alice in Wonderland
Tickets: Pre-Sale Tickets for singles are $7. Pre-Sale Tickets for couples are $10. $10 at the door.
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun! Please feel free to ask any 9th-grade teacher for more information.
Homecoming Volunteers, Chaperones, and Donations Welcome!
Are you interested in donating snacks, supplies, decorations, etc. to the homecoming extravaganza?
Please contact Ms. Trevino at ttrevino@compassrosesa.org for more information!
Yearbook Photo Submissions!
All photos for consideration can be submitted to Ms. Sumnani at ksumnani@compassrosesa.org
Mariachi Band Practice
- 6th, 7th, & 8th grade--3:30-5:30 p.m.
- 9th grade--4:00-5:30 p.m.
Every Friday
- 6th, 7th, & 8th grade--1:00-3:00 p.m.
- 9th grade--2:00-3:00 p.m.
Scholars must be picked up on time; transportation is not provided. Scholars must bring their Mariachi binder to every practice. Scholars must attend each practice to be included on the roster.
Mariachi Program Parent Meeting
Thursday, Nov 14, 2019, 05:00 PM
Compass Rose Academy, Outer Circle Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
8th/9th Grade Field Trip to Houston
NOTE: Starting November 4th, any students who have received an L3 or higher, more than three L2s, or have more than two unexcused absences will be unable to attend. Letters and permission slips were sent home on Monday. Payment and permission slips are due by Friday, November 22nd. This is a HARD DEADLINE. For a copy of both communications, please refer to the attachments at the bottom of this newsletter.
Compass Rose Basketball Tryouts
- 6th & 7th Grade Boys- Nov. 15th - 2:15pm-3:30pm
- 6th & 7th Grade Girls- Nov. 14th - 4:15pm-5:30pm
- 8th & 9th Grade Boys- Nov. 18th & 19th - 4:15pm-5:30pm
- 8th & 9th Grade Girls- Nov. 20th & 21st - 4:15pm-5:30pm
*All tryouts will be located at Harvey Najim YMCA located on 3100 Roosevelt San Antonio, TX 78214
*Parents will be responsible for transportation to practice & games
*Have questions, call Mr. Mora @ 210-389-2589
After School Polar Bear Care
See the attached flyer.
Food Drive
Which grade level will donate the most? Join us in a friendly competition focused on giving back to our community.
Non-perishable Food Item Examples
- Canned Meats
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly (no glass)
- Canned or Dry Soups
- Tea Bags
- Coffee (ground no beans)
- Packaged Pasta (Macaroni & Cheese, etc.)
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Pasta (Spaghetti “O’s”)
- Hot and Cold Cereals
- Rice
- Cake Mixes
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
- Powdered Milk
- Juice Boxes
- Canned Juices
- Canned Beans
- Canned Gravy
- Sugar
- Granola Bars
- Cereal Bars
Upcoming Events...
Tuesday, November 19
- Town Hall Meeting
Friday, November 22
- Thanksgiving Family Lunch Day
Monday-Friday, November 25-29
- Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 3-11
- Interim Assessments
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 10-11
- STAAR Algebra I and English I EOC Retest
You can now find our weekly newsletters on the Compass Rose website under the ABOUT tab!
Have questions?
Front Office - frontoffice@compassrosesa.org
Student Supports (Special Education, ESL, 504) - studentsupports@compassrosesa.org