A Note from the Head of School
by Kendra Rickerby
I’m thrilled to announce the IT upgrade is close to being wrapped up! Compass School’s new mobile phone number, 802-428-3868, is up and running.
For those old enough to remember that one hit wonder by Tommy Tutone, Jenny, I am singing 802-428-3868.
Going forward:
Expect to receive a message from the 802-428-3868 over the course of the next few days. Then please be sure to save this number in your contact list.
Communicate absences and/or early dismissals via text to 802-428-3868. Or, you can email attendance@compassvt.org. Texting method is preferred. Either way will be received.
Expect announcements re: inclement weather and other reminders to be texted as well as published in this Compass Connector. School closings are also published on WCAX (not quite yet ready to think about snow)
With this IT upgrade comes some improvements to our communication system including a video cam being installed at the front entry. This allows whomever is carrying the new phone to see who is entering the building. The front doors will remain locked at all times. There are signs indicating where you can find the buzzer and someone will always be in the main office and/or art room. Please be patient with us as we use our new systems. Someone will come let you in!
Also, Compass School has a new domain name: compassvt.org. If your child is encountering glitches accessing their new email address, please send them to me or Lou Vitale. All emails are now firstname.lastname@compassvt.org.
Lastly, our Internet connection is now functioning on fiber optics, which provides us with more reliable bandwidth. Words won’t convey how much we appreciate the donation given last year to make these upgrades.
Thank you for your support.
Regards,
Kendra
Reminder: Mountain Day is Friday, Oct. 11!
by Zoey Perry
We are excited for Mountain Day this Friday at Mount Ascutney! The weather looks like it’s going to cooperate but please remember to dress in layers, pack a hat, gloves and lunch. (unless you ordered a bag lunch from Cher).
If you’re picking up at Compass at the end of the trip, remember that all returning vehicles will be back to Compass by 4:30 p.m.
️New Teacher Feature️
Meet Brian Weber!
by Jacksyn McAllister and Carter DeCoste
Brian came to Compass because of the tight and close community where he can connect more with his students and where people take care of each other. He is a STEM teacher(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
He teaches 10th-grade geometry and 11/12 science. He shares the 8th-grade advisory with Gabe and does the coding ELO. Brian likes to play Magic: The Gathering in his free time and with students during lunch.
He also likes to kayak, hike, camp, mountain bike, and anything remote control tech-related like flying drones and RC Cars/ Crawlers. Brian especially enjoys hanging out with his family.
Thank You For Your Support!
By, Raisa Wentworth
Juniors and Seniors screen printing shirts to fundraise for the Puerto Rico trip.
Starting Thursday, Juniors will be selling cookies, brownies, and personalized T-shirts to fundraise for the Global Connections Program and other Compass community trips. The cookies/brownies are $5/bag, and the T-shirts are $20. The juniors and seniors went to the Wonky Press in Brattleboro this year for a service day. The juniors have decided that they will be going to Puerto Rico for their trip!
On the Calendar - Fall 2024
Thursday, 10/10 Hireability meets with the 11 & 12th grade
to learn more about their goals for the future
Friday, 10/11 Mountain Day! (no regular classes)
Monday 10/14 NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People’s Day
Thursday 10/24 Juniors take the PSATs at Compass
Friday, 10/25 Student Led Conferences (more info soon)
Tuesday, 11/5 Junior & Senior’s Election watch party