Recent Compass Connector Highlights
The Compass Connector is a weekly email distributed each Friday to our community with highlights from the school and surrounding area.
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Thank you to all the parents who came together to make staff feel so appreciated on Wednesday, May 1st. When the Compass family committee decided to host a Staff Appreciation Day we had no idea how many parents would volunteer their time, donate materials and funds, and join us as we came together as a whole community.
Parents and students shared stories and 'shout outs' of gratitude to teachers. I heard things like, "We are so grateful to have a school where our kids want to come everyday." and "The level off flexibility and personalization is what makes our kids, who are 'unique' learners, so successful here."
Listening to parents, teachers, and students share breakfast together was just lovely. Honestly, I haven't seen the dining room so full in ages! Colored tablecloths and hand-cut flower bouquets made it quite fancy.
And check out the pictures of our Maypole dance! We're hoping we started a new Compass tradition! I dropped a few 'shout outs' of my own at the end of this newsletter.
Thank you again to all for such a special day.
Cara
Director of Flexible Pathways and Community Engagement -
if you haven't already please be sure to schedule a meeting with me about that -- expect some changes to come regarding the tuition payment process and financial aid. Please do this by no later than Friday, May 10th.
Here is a link to our inquiry form: https://www.compass-school.org/enrollment. This process will revolve for as long as we have capacity to accept students.
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The 9th and 10th grade humanities classes are working hard at preparing our annual Decade Living Museum, this year featuring the 1920s!
The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 9th from 5:30-7pm. We invite everyone in the community to join us and explore our exhibits as America in the 1920s comes back to life.All 9th and 10th graders are required to attend the Roaring 20's Museum evening on Thursday 5/9/24. It is the culminating project for the trimester. Students will remain at school to prepare the museum and will not depart until 9pm on the day of the event. The school will provide a pizza dinner for students. There will also be light fare at the event for all who attend.
We hope to see you all at the museum!
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The Gardening Service group is still looking for donations of potting soil, mulch and seeds for the Compass garden beds. Have any in your garage or shed? We will gladly accept any donations!.
Email Sandra at sandra.stromberg@compass-school.org with questions or donations!
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➡️Monday, May 9th - 5:30 to 7pm Freshman/Sophomore 1920's Living History Museum
➡️Friday, May 10th - DEADLINE to speak to Kendra about re-enrolling your student for the 2024/25 school year
➡️Tuesday, May 14th - End of Trimester 3
➡️Tuesday, May 14th - Senior Project Exhibitions 9:30-11am
➡️Wed, May 15 - Fri, May 17 - Spring Trips by Grade (advisors will reach out directly)
➡️May 20th - NO SCHOOL, Teacher In-service Day
➡️May 21-24 - Portfolio Week
🙏🏽It was wonderful to see so many parents here on Wednesday for Staff Appreciation Day! Sharing stories, the Maypole dance and breakfast together really helped us see how connected our community is. So many parents volunteered their time to help make this happen. We appreciate all of you.
📣 A special shout out to Arlie Hart for putting up the Maypole, Alexandrin for leading the dance, and Lori Wright for clearing her day and giving chair massages to the whole staff!