Compass News & Announcements: Week of 10/7/2024
Greetings! Compass is off to a strong start this fall with a great first quarter underway. Please find many details and updates below in this long-overdue update:
Class News
(1) Q2 Registration: Registration for 2nd quarter classes is open and ongoing. Classes begin the week of October 21. The Early Registration Discount ends this Friday on October 11 at 11:59 pm. Spaces remain in many classes. Pick up a paper copy of the schedule at the front desk, and invite other homeschool friends. New families are welcome!
(2) Free ‘Self Defense & Personal Safety’ Workshop: Coach Iman is offering a free, 1-hour workshop on ‘Self Defense & Personal Safety’ on Monday, October 14 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am to promote her upcoming 2nd quarter class. This class is for teens and adults, ages 13+ to see if they would like the 7-week class. To RSVP for the free session, contact Compass.
(3) American History Alive! One-day passes are available to see the final two 18th century presentations for American History Alive this fall. Meet Abigal Adams on Monday, October 14 and meet Thomas Jefferson on Monday, October 21. Presentations are from 11:30 am – 12:35 pm, and characters are in costume and give first person accounts of the lives/contributions to history. Pay for single passes online on the Acvitity Fees page.
Calendar Notes
(3) Calendar/Holidays: Compass classes are held on Columbus Day, Election Day, and Veterans Day. Compass does not meet Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 25-29). See the complete Compass calendar online.
(4) School Pictures: Compass photographer Angela Goodhart will be at Compass all week October 21-25 to take fall pictures. Compass families received an email with links to sign up for spots through Sign-Up Genius. Check your spam. Spaces are filling up quickly!
Special Events
(5) Food Truck Week: No need to bring lunch to Compass next week! It is Fall Food Truck Week with the following food trucks on site from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Tuesday, October 15– Leo’s (Mexican), Wednesday, October 16– Hangry Panda (Asian Fusion), Thursday, October 17– Masala Grill (Indian), and Friday, October 18– Leo’s. Watch for a separate announcement with menus and pre-order information.
(6) Teen Dance: The Ghostly Gala will take place on Saturday, November 2 from 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm for Compass students and their guests, ages 14+. See more details and buy tickets online on the Acvitity Fees page.
(7) Middle School Party: The Spooky Spectacular will take place on Sunday, November 3 from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm for Compass students ages 11-13. See more details and buy tickets online on the Acvitity Fees page.
(8) Geography Bee, Spelling Bees: Registration is open for the annual Compass Geography Bee (1/29/25), Junior Spelling Bee (2/19/25), and Senior Spelling Bee (2/26/25). Sign up online on the Activity Fees page.
(9) Math Kangaroo: Compass will host the annual international Math Kangaroo competition on Thursday, March 20. MK is a 75-minute math quiz with fun challenge problems. Compass offers two test sessions: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Sign up online through Math Kangaroo.
Resources
(10) High School Roundtable: If you are homeschooling a teen in 9th-12th grade, join us for a facilitated roundtable discussion of high school concerns: courses, credits, transcripts, college readiness, and more. Two dates: Monday, October 21 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or Tuesday, October 29 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm. RSVP through Sign-Up Genius.
(11) Middle School Look-Ahead: If you are homeschooling a tween in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, join us for a look-ahead at middle school milestones and a sneak-peek at what homeschooling high school might look like. Two dates: Monday, November 4 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or Tuesday, November 12 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm. RSVP through Sign-Up Genius.
(12) Tutoring: Compass has a range of tutors who are available to work with students before, between, and after classes in math, science, reading, writing, sewing, and foreign language (French, Spanish, ASL, Latin, Arabic, German, Mandarin, and Russian). Contact Compass for more information.
(13) Educational Consultant: Compass partners Todd Lanier, Ed.S. who performs educational assessments such as complete psychoeducational testing, screenings, IQ batteries, and provides individualized academic coaching and counseling. He works with students who have a range of learning differences including ADHD, 2e, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD, processing disorders, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. Mr. Lanier can meet homeschool families at Compass. Contact him directly through his practice, Lanier Education Group, or stop by the Compass front desk or office for his information.
(14) HSLDA Discount for Compass Families: Use code 306160 to get a discount of $15.00 a family membership to HSLDA. HSLDA is a national organization based in Purcellville, VA, that “defend[s] homeschool freedom and equip[s] homeschool” families. See their website for advice on homeschooling and membership.
(15) Co-Working Offices: Parents may rent quiet Co-Working Offices in Suite H while their children are in class. Offices are available for $20.00 per hour with discounts for multiple hours. Parents who wish to rent an office must contact Compass to be added as a parent user and then set up user name, password, to reserve through our online system, Skedda.
(16) Compass Parents Group (Facebook): Remember that Compass parents can connect and ask questions on a parents-only Facebook page.
(17) PVSA: Compass students and other area homeschoolers are invited to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award! Students can track their community service hours from now until August 31 and earn a medal and certificate for their contributions. There is no cost for Compass students and a nominal activity fee for other area homeschoolers. Read more about the award here and sign-up on the Acvitity Fees page.
