Compass Programs: News and events
October 31, 2023
Upcoming events
Upcoming Breaks
November 22-24, 2023-No school holiday break
November 30, 2023-Last day of the Trimester
December 1, 2023-No school-grading day
December 4, 2023-No school-staff development
December 25-29, 2023-No school-holiday break
Compass Updates
Child Nutrition Update
Starting Sept. 5, 2023, every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast meal and one lunch meal for every student daily, however the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items.
If a family needs access to any other educational benefits, please encourage them to visit ahschools.us/freereduced to complete an application.
The enrollment window for the 2023 Applications for Educational Benefits opened Aug. 1, 2023.
Compass Programs Electronic Device Policy
Personal Electronic devices and cell phones are not needed from 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
Devices should not be seen or heard
If a communication need arises, ask a staff member to use a phone
Violations of the policy may result in the device being turned into the office
Repeated violations will require a parent/guardian meeting
Compass Programs are committed to maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment
Compass School Social Worker Updates
Community Supports
Dear Compass families~
With the holidays approaching, we wanted to offer some resources for food and gifts for the holiday season. Please review the resources carefully if you need them, as many have deadlines that may be earlier than expected!
If you are in need of Thanksgiving/Native Heritage meal support, please reach out to Wendy Mathiason (wendy.mathiason@ahschools.us) or Julie Beaufeaux (julie.beaufeaux@ahschools.us) at Compass by Friday, November 3rd.
For winter holiday gift support, please see the following resource list:
Christmas Committee/Toys for Joy Serves Andover, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Bethel, Blaine, Burns, Cedar, Circle Pines, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Now Then, Oak Grove, Ramsey, St. Francis, Stacey, and Wyoming. Online application between Oct. 1- Nov. 21. Distribution Dec. 18-19 per appointment only. Limited food distribution Serves Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop and Spring Lake Park only. Online application between Oct. 10- Nov. 11. Distribution Dec. 15th by appointment only Angel Tree (Anoka County Salvation Army) Serves Anoka County, open to applicants who missed the deadline for Christmas Committee and SACA (above). Apply online Nov. 2 - Dec. 2 Twin Cities Toy Shop (Twin Cities Salvation Army) Serves Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Scott, Carver, Washington, Chisago, Wright and Sherburne Counties. Online registration begins Nov. 1, 2023. Serves Osseo, Maple Grove, Rogers, Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, St. Michael, Albertville. Must be registered with CROSS to visit the Toy Shop; shopping will be offered starting 11/6/23 through Dec. No appointment required, call or check website for hours & stop in to meet with a family advocate. Contact the local Non-Profit Agencies and Organizations partnered with Toys for Tots listed on the website to register for toys for your children. Applications accepted Oct. 1- Nov. 18. Distributions between Nov. 15-16 Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) Program Jewish Family and Children’s Service of MN provides ritual Passover foods and holiday gifts confidentially. Call 952-546-0616 or ask your synagogue for a referral to Hag Sameach. Applications due Nov. 4 (with some exceptions). Distribution Dec. 11. St. Stephen’s Christmas Basket Program Parishioners and Anoka County applicants only. 1 basket per family with wish list items and some food items. Information will be available online in November. If you have additional needs or barriers to accessing these resources, please contact Julie or Wendy for further support options.
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