Compass Connections

• Dungeons & Dragons Club- Monday, February 24, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 111)
• Yearbook- Tuesday, February 25, 3:35-4:05 (Rm. 140A)
• Youth & Government- Tuesday, February 25, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 111)
• First Responders Field Trip to St. Charles Police Department (Crash Reconstruction)- Wednesday, February 26, 9:15-11:30 (Meet in 140)
• SWAMP- Wednesday, February 26, 9:15-11:15 (Rm. 140)
• Culinary Club- Thursday, February 27, 3:45-4:45 (Rm. 143)
• Block E/SWAMP- Thursday, February 27, 3:45-5:45 (Rm. 140)
• Kane County Institute Day (No Students)- Friday, February 28

The students in the Culinary Arts Specialty seminar focused on bread baked and shared breads that have personal cultural significance in their lives. Their presentations included an exploration of the bread's history and how it has traveled and changed over time. One pair of students in the photos below made traditional Jewish bagels while the other made Polish rye bread with sausage.

Students in the Disaster Management seminar created scientific models that moved in a specific manner to demonstrate the earth science behind a natural phenomenon that can lead to a natural disaster. As they presented on the natural phenomena they chose, students explained the scientific concepts that cause earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and tornadoes. The two students who presented this week used dry ice to enhance their simulation.

D303 is working with the Alignment Collaborative this summer to allow students access to internship opportunities in manufacturing/engineering, pharmacy, and finance. Interested students will be required to attend a resume-writing workshop, and subsequently apply/interview for internships of interest. Not all students who interview are guaranteed an internship, but the experiences with resume writing and interviewing are important for all.

Students interested in participating in this opportunity must complete the interest form HERE so Ms. Ohslon can send them additional information when she receives it. Students will need to be signed into their school Google accounts for this form to allow them access.

The mandatory resume writing workshop (Zoom-based), is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th from 1:30-2:30PM. More info to follow on that later this week for students who complete the form.

Completion of either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Illinois non-participation waiver is a requirement for graduation in Illinois. Students who have not successfully completed either their FAFSA online, or the ISAC non-participation waiver, are not able to receive a diploma even if they have completed all other graduation requirements.

Do you want to avoid end-of-school-year stress? Complete this graduation requirement NOW is you haven't already.

The St. Charles Cool School Plunge is a way for high school students to support Illinois Special Olympic athletes across the state, helping to provide them with life-changing programing. This includes year-round training and competition, as well as leadership, personal development, and health education opportunities. The plunge will take place on The Range at St. Charles East High School on Wednesday, March 5th, at 3:30 p.m.. Plungers who raise $100 will jump into an ice cold pool filled with water directly from the St. Charles Fire Department Truck! Washrooms in the Sports Complex will be available for changing immediately after the plunge. For more information and to register, follow this link.

STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE THEIR LUNCH ORDER FOR THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE BOX ABOVE AND MAKING THEIR SELECTION BY 9:45 A.M. THE FIRST MORNING OF THE SCHOOL WEEK.

Compass Academy students pre-order their lunch, so if your student plans to order lunch, please have them complete the form that is linked above. Students are always welcome to bring food from home, if they prefer. If your student may qualify for free or reduced lunch, please complete this form or have them get a paper copy of the form from the Compass office.

Capture the memories of the year at Compass Academy with our vibrant, full-color yearbook! For just $15, relive the highlights, friendships, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out—grab your piece of history before it’s gone! Order online at this link!

Sharon Stanley, Director

Email: sharon.stanley@d303.org
Website: https://compassacademy.d303.org/
Location: Compass Academy, South 9th Street, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: (331)228-3400
X (Twitter): @CompassD303