Compass October News

As we wrap up first quarter, we’re excited to share all the great things coming up at Compass in our new, easy-to-read, phone-friendly news format!

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CLASSES & REGISTRATION

📅	2nd Quarter Fall Registration Open now. The 7-week quarter starts Monday, October 26. Register for 2nd quarter classes ›

🏷️	Early Registration Discount 10% off 2nd quarter classes through this Friday, October 16 at midnight. Register now to save 10% ›

⏰	Join a Class in Progress For a semester or year-long class, ask about space and a prorated fee. Contact Compass ›

🏋️	FUNctional Fitness & PE New Monday and Wednesday sections now open, with new coach Donny Smith. See Compass Fitness Classes ›

📚	Reading Rally Small-group literature and language arts on Wednesdays, levels 2–6. Choose a level ›

🏊	Homeschool Swim Groups of 3–5 at the Reston YMCA (0.9 miles away), K–6th grade, Tuesday or Thursday mornings. See swim classes ›

Register for 2nd quarter classes ›

SPECIAL EVENTS

📖	Annual Homeschool Book Fair Tue–Thu, Oct 13–15 · 10 am–3 pm · Suite C Commons, 510 Herndon Parkway. PaperPie (Usborne) books, Smart Lab Toys and more; Buy 4, Get One More in person; no shipping on special orders picked up at Compass. Open to the public.

🦴	National Fossil Day Wed, Oct 14 · 10 am–12 pm · Suite D lobby. Fossil exhibits and a take-home fossil, while they last.

🌿	Curious Naturalists Field School Guided family nature outings with naturalist Sevim Kalyoncu, every other Friday. Register by date: EC Lawrence Park, Oct 16 › Walker Nature Center, Oct 30 › Riverbend Park, Nov 13 › Reservoir Park at Beaverdam Reservoir, Dec 4 ›

📅	Get Your Stuff Together! (teens) Mon, Oct 19 & 26 · 3:30–5 pm. Two sessions to build a system for schoolwork, schedules and deadlines. Register ›

📸	School Pictures Mon–Fri, Oct 19–23. No sitting fee; outdoors, weather permitting. Sign up for your day: Mon › · Tue › · Wed › · Thu › · Fri ›

🗺️	Field Trip Fridays Monthly group trips with Kerry Diederich. Register by date: Colvin Run Mill, Oct 23 › Cox Farms, Nov 6 › Medieval Times, Dec 4 ›

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Chef’s Specials 3-hour Friday workshops with Chef Mimi. Register by date: Sushi from Scratch, Oct 23 › Eating Through History: Medieval Fare, Nov 6 › Kids’ Own Thanksgiving, Nov 20 › Deck-the-House Gingerbread Workshop, Dec 4 › Christmas Cookie Academy, Dec 11 (kids/tweens) › Christmas Cookie Academy, Dec 11 (little kids) ›

🖌️	Special Effects Make-Up Workshops Fri, Oct 23. Blood, Bruises & Battle Scars 10 am–12 pm; Creatures & Corpses 12–2 pm. Take one or both. See both workshops ›

🏆	Volunteer Scholars Awards Ceremony Wed, Oct 28 · 4–5 pm · Activity Room. Required for students who earned a Volunteer Service, Citizenship or Student Leadership award.

🩸	Red Cross Blood Drive Thu, Oct 29 · 10 am–3 pm. Hosted by Compass’s honor society. Book at RedCrossBlood.org (search COMPASS) or 1-800-RED CROSS. Book a time ›

🎭	“Happily Never After” Teen Costume Party Sat, Nov 7 · 7–10 pm. High schoolers 14+ and their guests. Get tickets ›

👻	“Once Upon a Fright” Middle School Costume Party Sun, Nov 8 · 5–7 pm. Ages 12–14, Compass students only. Get tickets ›

Special Events Registration ›

CLUBS

	CLUB	GRADES	WHEN
🏅	National Honor Society (Alpha Rho) Compass › · Non-Compass › · Qualifications ›	9–12	Fridays 3:15–4:30, twice a month
❓	Quiz Bowl Register ›	5–12	Thursdays 3–4, on Zoom, twice a month
➗	Crazy 8s Math Club Register ›	3–5	Wednesdays 3–3:55
🤸	Urban Motion Parkour Register ›	Teens	Fridays 3:30–4:30, Mindshift Gym
🚧	Build Zone Construction Lab Choose a day ›	2–6	Tue, Wed or Thu, 3–4
🩰	Ballet Theater Club (Nutcracker) Register ›	3–6	Thursdays 3–3:55, next door in 510
🧶	Crochet Club Tuesday › · Wednesday ›	All ages	Tue or Wed, 3–3:55
♟️	Checkmate Champs Chess Compass › · Non-Compass ›	All	Thursdays 3–3:55
🎉	Middle School Social Club Register ›	6–8	Every other Wednesday; Compass students only

Clubs Registration ›

LOOK AHEAD

🎨	Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Party Tue–Thu, Nov 17–19. A one-hour painting session; pre-pay for one or two pieces. Registration coming soon.

📿	Mini Mosaic Jewelry Workshop Thu, Nov 19 · 4–6 pm with Shona D’Cruz. Make a pendant, bracelet or earrings. Register ›

🦃	Thanksgiving Compass is closed and classes do not meet Nov 23–27.

🎿	Homeschool Ski Adventures Liberty Mountain, PA. Choose Full Adventure or Meet Us There packages (leaves Compass 8:30 am, back about 5 pm). Families welcome; drop-off for ages 10+. Wed, Jan 27 › · Mon, Feb 8 › · Mon, Feb 22 ›

🌍	NoVA Homeschool Geography Bee Wed, Jan 27 · 4 pm. Grades 4–8. Register ›

♟️	Grandmaster Gambit Simultaneous Chess Sat, Jan 30 · 10 am–1 pm. Take on GM Rashad Babaev alone, with a partner or as a team; everyone welcome. Registration coming soon.

🔤	Spelling Bees Junior (K–2nd, under 9): Wed, Feb 24. Senior (3rd–8th, under 15): Wed, Mar 3. Both at 4 pm. Junior Bee › · Senior Bee ›

RESOURCES

👚	Spirit Wear Tees and hoodies for kids and adults. Order by Sun, Nov 1; delivery mid-November. Shop ›

🎓	Compass2College A four-year college-prep roadmap: Foundations (grades 9–10) and Scholars (11–12). Learn More ›

✏️	Private Tutoring Math, writing, reading, languages, executive functioning and more, on campus. Request a tutor ›

🎵	Music Lessons Piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, viola, trumpet, drums, songwriting and theory. Slots are filling fast. Request lessons ›

🗂️	Co-Working Offices Six offices for parents during class: $20 for 1 hour, $35 for 2, $45 for 3. Email Compass to get booking access (Skedda). Email Compass ›

REMINDERS

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Costume Week Mon–Fri, Oct 26–30. Costumes are welcome with a few rules: No realistic blood or gore Modest, per the dress code Nothing that gets in the way of class (claw gloves in art, full masks in lab, dresses in PE) Nothing that sheds glitter, sequins or feathers No inflatables or oversized costumes No costumes in cooking or baking classes Compass isn’t responsible for damaged costumes or lost accessories

📋	Dress Code Shirts cover the abdomen, shorts and skirts are fingertip length, and undergarments stay covered.