Monday Morning Update (MMU) - Compass Charter Schools - September 28, 2026

Dear Compass families,

Thank you to all of our families and scholars for participating in our beginning-of-the-year assessments! We know assessments are just one part of the learning journey, but they give our teachers, scholars, and Learning Coaches valuable information about how each scholar is progressing, where they are thriving, and where they may benefit from additional support.

These results are also an important part of telling the story of Compass Charter Schools. This year, both our Los Angeles and Yolo charters are up for renewal. We will submit our renewal petitions in October and November, with decision hearings taking place in January. Assessment data helps us demonstrate our scholars’ academic growth and gives our authorizers information that can be compared with other schools and with statewide results.

Of course, a test score is only one piece of the puzzle! We know our scholars are learning and growing every day through their individual curriculum, enrichment classes, synchronous instruction, projects, activities, and the many experiences that make their education uniquely their own.

Together, all of these pieces help us see the full picture of each scholar’s growth—and that is the story we are proud to share. Thank you for partnering with us and supporting your scholar throughout the year!

Kind regards,

Elizabeth Brenner

Superintendent & CEO

Friday, October 2  - San Diego County Field Trip - Pumpkin Patch at the Carlsbad Strawberry Farm (October 15 Event)

Friday, October 2  - Orange County Field Trip - Tanaka Farms (October 22 Event)

Friday, October 2  - San Bernardino County Field Trip - Greenspot Farms Pumpkin Patch (October 27 Event)

Friday, October 2  - Orange County Field Trip - Underwood Family Farms (October 29 Event)

Friday, October 2  - Virtual Scholar Workshop - Kindness Rocks (Grades TK-6) (October 16 Event)

Friday, October 9 - San Bernardino County Field Trip - Logan's Candies (October 21 Event)

Friday, October 9 - Sacramento County Field Trip - Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker (December 17 Event)

Friday, October 9 - San Diego County Field Trip - LEGOLAND California (February 4 Event)

All Learning Programs - Please join Janae Smith, Director of Learning Programs for Donut with the Director on Thursday, October 1 from 8:30am-9am.  These meetings will be scheduled on the first Thursday of each month via this Zoom link. We look forward to collaborating with learning coaches and schedules during these monthly meetings. “See” you then virtually!

Scholars in grades 10 to 12 with a 3.0 GPA or higher are invited to apply for National Honor Society (NHS). This is a wonderful way to be recognized for academic achievements, grow leadership skills, and give back through service. Encourage your scholar to apply today. 

Questions? Reach out to Rebecca MacAlpine at rmacalpine@compasscharters.org

Can you believe it's already Learning Period 2?  By this point in the year, scholars have usually established a routine and a schedule.  If you or your scholar is struggling with creating a routine or schedule you are not alone. Your supervising teacher (ST) is a great resource! Please reach out to your ST for help creating and establishing a great routine!

Continuing our series on the California School Dashboard (Dashboard), this week we discuss How Colors are Determined on the Dashboard. Performance is based on two factors:

• Current year data for the measure (Status)

• Difference between current year and prior year data (Change)

The Dashboard identifies performance gaps among student groups through its Equity Report, which is available for each state measure.

Translated flyers are available on the Translations Tab of the Dashboard Resources web page. 

Providers can find the Pre-Application for Interested Businesses form* link on the Compass website (Community Providers Information). Please note the onboarding is a lengthy process that can be delayed during school breaks, and when there is a high volume of ordering. Thank you for your patience! 

Rockstars of Tomorrow Rancho Cucamonga  (Services, All Ages)

Learning Spotz LLC (Services; K-12; All Counties)

American School of Martial Arts - West Palmdale (Services; TK-12; West Palmdale)

Fall intervention tutoring and resource group sessions will begin Monday, October 21st. Intervention Tutors and Resource Intervention Specialists will send their invitations on Monday, October 28th. If your scholar qualifies for early literacy, math and/or reading intervention, please complete the RSVP form to let us know how your scholar will participate in intervention this semester. Please reach out to Scholar Success Manager, Melissa Mayer, if you have any questions. 

Please refer to the calendar below for our complete SEPAC meeting schedule. Zoom Link

 Let Logan's Candies create a magical set of memories for you and your scholar(s) on Wednesday, October 21 in Ontario, CA! Join us for an exciting tour of the candy shop, watch candy-making demonstrations and even take home a sweet treat of your own! Registration for this event is open through next Friday, October 9. For more information, please visit ParentSquare.

We’re exploring the possibility of two exciting field trips to Cuyamaca Outdoor School (6th Grade only) and Pali Institute (Grades 4 and above)! These outdoor education experiences would give scholars the opportunity to learn, explore, build confidence, and connect with their peers in a fun, hands-on environment. At this stage, we’re simply gauging family interest to help us determine whether to move forward with planning. For more information, please visit the Cuyamaca Outdoor School Website or the Pali Institute Website.

Passionate about engagement? Have suggestions for how to improve the engagement experience? We’re looking for a group of learning coaches to help us create a more streamlined and enjoyable experience for our families and scholars. The group would meet quarterly to share feedback, ideas, and suggestions to help shape future processes.

Get ready to rock the world with kindness on Friday, October 16 at 1pm! We will meet via Zoom and scholars will explore how small acts of kindness can make a big difference—and how kindness makes both others and ourselves feel good. Together, they’ll brainstorm ways to spread kindness at school, at home, and in their community. Then, scholars will paint their own colorful “Kindness Rocks” with uplifting words, messages, and designs to help kindness ripple outward! Registration for this virtual event is open through this Friday, October 2. For more information, please visit ParentSquare.

 Informational Session Today! Calling all Learning Coaches! This afternoon, Monday, September 28, at 1 pm we will host an engaging interactive session: Learning Coach Roundtable: Real Routines, Real Challenges & Real Support . This session will be a great opportunity to connect with other learning coaches to share what’s working, learn from other LC’s, troubleshoot challenges, ask questions, and more! If you are interested in participating in Learning Coach Academy, please register here. If you missed last weeks session, you can catch up here: LCA library. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to highlight our TK-5 Lego Club! The LEGO Club (TK–5) is a fun and interactive space for scholars who love to build! Each month, scholars will design, create, and share their LEGO masterpieces while exploring new challenges and themes. Open to builders of all skill levels who love using their imagination! Sign your scholar(s) up for this club by using the Club Sign-Up Form and selecting the Lego Club TK-5!

Scholars in grades 6-8 are invited to join Mrs. Sara Abdelhadi and Mrs. Mandi Schwartzberg in the Counseling Learning Lab for "Building a Trusted Space," an opportunity for scholars to develop self-management and social skills while building community with CCS peers. Trusted Spaces are places for joy to live, healing to happen, and learning to occur. They are spaces where individualism is celebrated and acceptance thrives. They are spaces where authority is maintained while relationships are cultivated. Trusted spaces help us all thrive.In the third lesson, "Choosing with Intention," scholars will learn about proactive versus reactive, consider the outcomes they want after noticing what they are experiencing, and establish purposeful intentions.

Navigator's Guide - "Map to My Future" 6-8th Grade Level Checklists 

Middle school is the time to build the habits, knowledge, and confidence that help scholars thrive now and prepare for high school and beyond. This checklist is a great tool to help scholars connect to resources, manage their time, stay organized, and self-monitor their progress throughout the school year. Scholars please use the resource to set goals, check in on what’s going well, and identify where support may be needed. 

Calling all scholar readers! The Book Club (6–12) is a welcoming space for scholars who love to read and talk about books! We’ll explore different genres, dive into themes, and help choose what we read next. Scholars of all reading levels are encouraged to join and connect through shared stories. Sign your scholar(s) up for this club by using the Club Sign-Up Form and selecting the Book Club 6 to 12!

Counseling 101: Academic Outlook - CCS 4 year plans 

This recording with Mr. Samples is for 9-12th graders to walk you through an example of the Academic Outlook, including how to read it, understand the information provided, and use it to support your academic planning and success.

Navigator's Guide - College Application Go-To Guide 

This guide overviews the college planning and application process for UC, CSU, Common App, Community College. 

Connect Me Tutoring Club (9-12) Do you have a scholar who would love to mentor or tutor? The Connect Me Tutoring club is a scholar-led organization dedicated to providing accessible high-quality, one-on-one academic support to K-8 scholars here at Compass. Our members serve as qualified scholar leaders and volunteer tutors who help bridge educational gaps while developing valuable mentorship and leadership skills. By operating as a local chapter of a global nonprofit network, the club empowers scholars to earn community service hours and make a meaningful, direct impact on our school community and beyond. Sign your scholar(s) up for this club by using the Club Sign-Up Form and selecting the Connect Me Club and following the application process linked on the sign up form!