Compass Programs: Trimester 2

December 2, 2024

Mid level students only have 14 days of school in the month of December; 12/2 - 12/19, 6-9th graders will not have school on December 20th due to staff development.

Online & TPP students only have 15 days of school in the month of December; 12/2 - 12/20

It is very important to attend everyday as missing school can lead to falling behind. Even a few days can make it harder to catch up. Also, school is a place for social interactions, and staying engaged with classmates and teachers can help you feel connected and prepared for the break.

Winter Break

Mid level - 12/20/24 - 1/1/25

Online & TPP - 12/23/24 - 1/1/25

All staff and students return to school on January 2, 2025!

Anoka Hennepin is now accepting In-district Transfer applications. If you want your student to be considered for a school in the district other than your neighborhood school upon their program completion at Compass, you need to complete and submit the application to the district no later than January 15, 2025. Results will be communicated February 15, 2025 for the first round of acceptance. Parents must confirm commitment by March 1, 2025.

The transfer may be denied if the commitment response is not received by this deadline.

If approved for a transfer, the parent, guardian, or student shall be responsible for the student's transportation. Students must arrive and be picked up from school on time. 3 Lottery rounds will be held for all applications received by the following deadlines. Results will be communicated after each round.

○ Round 1- January 15, 2025

○ Round 2- Mid-April, 2025

○ Round 3- Mid-June, 2025

○ IDT process is closed after Round 3, for the 2025-2026 school year.

Please review this policy with your student. We have had an increase in personal technology use issues during the school day. The expectations were gone over with all students at the beginning of this trimester.

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.

If families are in need of holiday help resources, here are 2 still accepting registrations:

Anonymous Santa - Christmas with Dignity

• Address: Main Street United Methodist Church 6500 Main Street North Branch, MN 55056

• Phone: (651)983-0496

• Serves: Residents of Chisago County and Forest Lake School District (Columbus, East Bethel, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, Marine, May Township, Scandia, Stacy - in Chisago County only, and Wyoming)

• Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 years. The child must be in high school if 18 years old.

• Registration: Applications are due Friday, December 6, 2024

• Intake: Visit website to apply online. All information must be completed with a current phone number for a call back. All information must be completed for the application to be processed. If all information is not provided, the application may be delayed. A volunteer will attempt to follow up by phone call once all application documents have been submitted. A confirmation letter will be mailed to families during the first week of December.

• Documents: Proof of residency at the time of distribution

• Distribution: Pick up dates will be held December 18-20. Dates and times for pick of the toys will be provided to families. Parents and legal guardians must pick up toys on the date designated for them.

• Description: Offers parents and legal guardians who are unable to buy presents for their children an opportunity to shop in a holiday store

Mission for Evangelism and Holistic Development (MEHD) - Toys for Tots Program

• Address: 10506 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433

• Phone: (763)200-4062

• Email: aclinton807@gmail.com

• Serves: Residents of Anoka County

• Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18 years

• Intake: Visit website to register. All information must be entered correctly to be considered for approval. Families will be contacted by email once approved.

• Registration: Tuesday, November 5 - Monday, December 9

• Distribution: Families will receive an email with distribution date and time

• Description: Holiday Toys for Tots program

You can also call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211* to learn about other holiday gift programs in your area.

Winter gear:

Did you know Compass has winter gear onsite available for students? If your student is in need, have your student talk to one of the Compass social workers.

If you have any needs or barriers to accessing resources to provide for your family, please contact one of our Social Workers for further support options.

Julie Beaufeaux - julie.beaufeaux@ahschools.us or 763-506-3221

Elizabeth Hummel - elizabeth.hummel@ahschools.us or 763-506-3244

December 2nd- First day of trimester 2

December 20th- No school for Middle School students- Staff Development

December 23- January 1st- No School Winter Break

January 17th- No school for Middle School students- Staff Development

January 20th- District closed- Holiday

February 17th- District closed- Holiday

February 18th- No school- Staff Development

March 6th- Last day of trimester 2

March 7th- No school- Grading day