There is still time to join Compass for 2nd quarter! Several classes had staggered start dates and begin this week. The following classes in acting, outdoor science, crafting, magic, music, and afternoon clubs are meeting for the first time this week: Acting Crafting Outdoor Science/Nature Magic Music Afternoon Clubs We welcome last minute, same-day, walk-in … Read more
Create family keepsakes! Paint one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts and get a head start on the holidays! Join us for our annual Paint-Your-Own Pottery Party on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, November 11-13. Kids can paint ceramic plates, bowls, mugs, figurines, or a set of 3 mix-and-match ornaments. Painting will be done studio-style at Compass, and pieces will … Read more
We love Halloween week at Compass and welcome our students to dress up any or all of the days this week. To help everyone have a fun and safe celebration, please keep these costume guidelines in mind: 👻 Keep it Age-Appropriate: Costumes with excessive or realistic blood and gore are not allowed, as they may … Read more
We Want Your Blood! Alpha Rho, the Compass chapter of the National Homeschool Honor Society, is proud to host a Red Cross Blood Drive this week! Parents, teachers, community members, friends, and neighbors are invited to donate blood and help replenish the region’s life-saving blood supply. Every pint makes a difference—your donation could help save … Read more
Show your true colors! Wear your Compass spirit. Choose from short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve tees, and hoodies. Choices include youth, women’s and men’s fits, extended sizes, and a wide range of colors featuring two collegiate-style graphic logos. Order through Reston Shirt’s convenient online store: www.storessimple.com/restonshirt/37706 The online sale has been extended until Friday, October 24. … Read more
Compass is bringing a school tradition to our homeschool families again this year! Professional portrait photographer, Angela Goodhart, of Goodhart Photography will be taking “school pictures” for interested families Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 24. See samples of Angela’s work on her website. Picture times are scheduled between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm each day. … Read more
From stage to screen and just in time for Halloween! Learn ghoulish special effects make-up tricks from a professional make-up artist: hollow, sunken eyes, cuts and gashes, scars and scabs, bruises, and peeling or ripping skin. This is a 2-hour clinic for students ages 12 and up. Part of the clinic fee includes a kit … Read more
The fall Homeschool Book Fair is open to the public. The Homeschool Book Fair is brought to us by PaperPie, an exclusive distributor of Kane Miller books, SmartLab STEM toys/kits, and Usborne books. Usborne books have gorgeous illustrations, superb photographs, quality bindings, and award-winning content. Look for: Illustrated encyclopedias • Fairy tales/myths • Beginning readers … Read more
1. 2nd Quarter Fall Registration: Registration for 2nd quarter classes is open and ongoing. Classes begin the week of October 27. The 10 % Early Registration Discount continues through this Friday on October 10 at 11:59 pm. Spaces remain in many classes. Pick up a paper copy of the schedule at the front desk and … Read more
It is Food Truck Week at Compass! Leave your lunch at home and step out into the Compass parking lot to take advantage of on-site lunch options from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. All vendors will have kids’ meal options. California Taco Truck Monday, October 6 Kebobmix Tuesday, October 7 Leo’s Food Truck … Read more
