May 2009

Peter Terwilliger wins Congressional Art Award

Submitted by Rick Gordon on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 9:26am

Compass students have been producing incredibly high quality work this year. The numerous public exhibitions have highlighted the wealth of talent here. Compared to other schools at these exhibits, it appears Compass has a higher percentage of students displaying their art, the art is more often connected to the academic curriculum, and the quality is more consistent across the board. For some examples of relatively simple incorporation of the arts in an academic course, check out Beth White's website.

Compass Newsletter -- May 27, 2009

Submitted by Eric Rhomberg on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:20am

Compass 10th Anniversary Celebration - Sunday May 31st at 5pm

Compass Newsletter -- May 20, 2009

Submitted by Eric Rhomberg on Wed, 05/20/2009 - 9:07am

Check out today's Brattleboro Reformer: Front page article on Compass

Here's a link to the story on their websiteà http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_12408990

  

Beth's Advisory Page

We are near the time to travel on our Service Learning Expedition to Ecuador.  Here is the packing list.

 

 

Project Week

Submitted by Beth White on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 9:15am

Project week is soon upon us!  It will take place June 3-9, 2009 this year!

Get your Indiviudal Project Week Contracts in to your advisor soon!

Compass Middle School Vernal Pool Study

Submitted by Beth White on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 12:29pm

Students at Compass Middle School officially documented a nearby vernal pool with Citizen Scientist training by Compass parent David Moon.  Click here to view our two main Youtube video clips: David Moon explaining Vernal Pool amphibians and students collecting data.

Five Compass Students Attend the 2009 Vermont Girls Conference

Submitted by Beth White on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 7:50am

Five Compass teens attended a 1-day violence against women conference in Essex Junction, Vermont.  They had the opportunity to focus their awareness on sexual violence and its prevention in order to empower themselves with the necessary resources to make healthy decisions about relaitonships and personal safety.

9-10 Student Work

Submitted by Beth White on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 1:57pm

Sarah Lynde's Amazing Pet Rock Book!

9-10th Grade River Watercolor
Here is the Geologic History of VT/NH Comic Collaboration

Compass Newsletter -- May 13, 2009

Submitted by Eric Rhomberg on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 9:02am

Schedule Notes: The last month of school is an exciting time; we will be busy with exhibitions, roundtables, presentations of learning, project week, and final ceremonies. Here is a schedule of events:

·       Wed. May 13th - Our last day of regular community service

·       Wed. May 13th - 8th grade NECAP science test

9-10 Student Work

Kailey's Illustrated Geological History of Cape Cod: The True Story of Super Laurentide